1001: The terms Event Horizon, Singularity, 'String Theory and Standard Model are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) Observation and understanding of the Universe
(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
(c) Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth
(d) Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth
1002: "Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
(a) The Intergovernmentai Panel on Climate Change
(b) The UNEP Secretariat
(c) The UNFCCC Secretariat
(d) The World Meteorological Organisation
1003: The first among the following to establish trade links with India were:
(a) Dutch
(b) French
(c) Portuguese
(d) English
1004: The founder of Boys Scouts and Girl Guides Movement in India was
(a) Charles Andrews
(b) Robert Montgomery
(c) Richard Temple
(d) Baden Powel
1005: Some people in Manipur live in houses built on floating islands of weeds and decaying vegetation held together by suspended silt. These islands are called
(a) Tipis
(b) Barkhans
(c) Phoomdis
(d) Izba