16th April 2025

The ‘Bullet Curtain’ system developed by China’s Norinco:

1. Uses a 6x6 arrangement of 40mm gun barrels.
2. Integrates AHEAD ammunition to create projectile barrages.
3. Is compatible with naval ships and fixed installations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) Scheme includes:

1. Transfer of irrigation management to Water User Societies.
2. Mandatory installation of SCADA systems for groundwater extraction.
3. Promotion of underground pressurised piped irrigation systems.

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Consider the following statements about the LRGB Gaurav:

1. It is an engine-powered missile with a range of 500 km.
2. It uses a dual guidance system combining INS and GLONASS.
3. Development involved collaboration with MSMEs like Bharat Forge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following features are part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?

1. Ballastless tracks to reduce maintenance costs.
2. Roof plazas for urban farming initiatives.
3. Integration with ‘One Station One Product’ kiosks.
4. Solar-powered executive lounges for rural entrepreneurs.

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Which of the following is/are unique contributions of the Genome India Project?

1. Identification of population-specific mutations due to endogamy.
2. Use of CRISPR-Cas9 to edit genes linked to hereditary diseases.
3. Inclusion of Andamanese tribes to study Neolithic migration patterns.
4. Collaboration with private pharmaceutical firms for commercial gene therapies.

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