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PYQ 2017Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Organic Light Emitting Diodes(OLEDs) are used to create digital displays in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?
1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.
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PYQ 2017Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

What is the purpose of the ‘evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna(eLISA)’ project?

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PYQ 2017Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

The terms ‘Event Horizon’, ‘Singularity’, ‘String Theory’ and ‘Standard Model’ are sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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PYQ 2017Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Easy

If you want to see Gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

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PYQ 2017Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?
1. Service providers
2. Data centres
3. Body corporate
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PYQ 2017Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.
3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.
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PYQ 2017Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

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PYQ 2017Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
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PYQ 2017Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following statements:
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G2O group of countries.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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PYQ 2017Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute(WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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