APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –18/07/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 18 July 2025
Topic 1: Assam Signs MoU with ISRO for Satellite-Based Flood Monitoring
Q1. Which of the following platforms are associated with ISRO’s satellite-based governance and disaster response systems?
- Bhuvan
- IFLOWS
- VEDAS
- CHANDRAYAAN Portal
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Bhuvan, IFLOWS, and VEDAS are all ISRO tools used for geospatial governance and flood monitoring.
- CHANDRAYAAN is a lunar mission, not a data platform for disaster management.
Q2. The Integrated Flood Warning System (IFLOWS), recently adopted by Assam, was first developed for which of the following Indian cities?
(a) Patna
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Mumbai
(d) Guwahati
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Answer: (c)
Explanation: IFLOWS was first developed for Mumbai as a joint initiative between ISRO and MoES.
🔹 Topic 2: NSG Regional Hub in Assam
Q3. With reference to the National Security Guard (NSG), consider the following statements:
- It operates under the Ministry of Defence.
- It comprises the Special Action Group (SAG) and Special Rangers Group (SRG).
- It was established in response to Operation Blue Star.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- NSG is under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not Defence.
- It consists of SAG (Army) and SRG (Paramilitary) units.
- It was formed after Operation Blue Star, in response to Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984, not directly because of Blue Star.
Q4. The proposed NSG hub in Assam will be primarily responsible for:
(a) Maritime surveillance of Northeast rivers
(b) Anti-Maoist operations in central India
(c) Counter-terror, hostage rescue, and rapid response in NE states
(d) Cybersecurity coordination in border areas
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Answer: (c)
Explanation: The hub will strengthen internal security, focusing on counter-terrorism and rapid deployment in the Northeast.
🔹 Topic 3: AI-Powered Chatbots in Assam’s e-Governance
Q5. Which of the following are potential benefits of integrating AI chatbots into public service delivery?
- Real-time grievance redressal
- Multilingual support for regional users
- Replacement of all human personnel in government offices
- Enhanced transparency and access
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Chatbots assist with grievance handling, multilingual service, and transparency.
- They do not replace all human personnel.
Q6. The Right to Public Services (RTPS) Act in Assam is primarily aimed at:
(a) Guaranteeing reservation in jobs for local communities
(b) Ensuring time-bound delivery of notified public services
(c) Promoting cooperative farming
(d) Protecting tribal forest rights
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The RTPS Act mandates timely and accountable delivery of essential public services to citizens.
🔹 Topic 4: Dengue DNA Vaccine Trial in Assam
Q7. With reference to DNA vaccines, consider the following statements:
- They involve the direct injection of viral RNA to produce immune response.
- India’s first approved DNA vaccine was ZyCoV-D for COVID-19.
- DNA vaccines are typically less stable and harder to transport.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: DNA vaccines use DNA, not RNA (like mRNA vaccines).
- Statement 2 is correct: ZyCoV-D was India’s first approved DNA vaccine.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: DNA vaccines are more stable than mRNA vaccines and easier to store.
Q8. Dengue virus is primarily transmitted by:
(a) Anopheles stephensi
(b) Aedes aegypti
(c) Culex pipiens
(d) Phlebotomus argentipes
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Dengue is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, active during daytime.
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