The Samudrayaan mission is a pivotal Indian endeavor within the broader Deep Ocean Mission, sanctioned by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in June 2021.
UPSC
UPSC Mains – Explain the concept of polymetallic nodules and delve into the importance of India’s Deep-Sea Mission, along with an examination of its challenges and constraints. (10M, 150 words)
Polymetallic nodules are clusters of minerals containing manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and iron hydroxide, discovered on the Indian Ocean floor
UPSC Mains – Elaborate on the geographical distribution of India’s primary non-metallic minerals and evaluate the effectiveness of the 2019 National Mineral Policy in revitalizing the mining sector, amplifying production, and promoting conscientious and sustainable mining practices. (10M, 150 words)
India’s diverse non-metallic mineral reservoirs play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and infrastructure development across the nation.
Solving authentic IAS question paper will give you a true sense of the pattern and style of questions that will be asked on the UPSC Mains exam.
UPSC Prelims 2022 Q100. Consider the following:
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxide
Ozone
Sulfur dioxide
Q99. Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:
Assess the age of a plant or animal.
Distinguish among species that look alike.
Q98. Consider the following statements:
Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature.
Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides
Q97. Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?
a) They protect the body from environmental
Q96. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somanath Temple at Verval
Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines
UPSC Prelims 2022 Q95. The world’s second tallest statue in the sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently.
a) The best means