Prelims Power Play 22 August 2022

1. With reference to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), consider the following statements:

1. Tamil Nadu has the highest GSDP among 33 Indian States and Union Territories.
2. Lakshadweep has the lowest GSDP in the list of 33 states/UTs.
3. The Ministry of Finance compiles the GSDP figures.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? Select the correct answer using the code below:

2. Consider the following countries

1. Australia
2. China
3. India
4. USA

How many of the above countries provide GSP preferences to emerging and developing countries? Select the correct answer using the code below:

3. Consider the following statements about ‘Phase-Changing Materials’ or PCMs:

1. PCMs can be embedded into building materials only through macro encapsulation
2. PCMs can store a considerable amount of nuclear energy in a building during off-peak load periods.
3. PCMs can save five to 14 times more energy in one unit volume than conventional sensible storage materials.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code below:

4. Digital Sequence Information (DSI) recently in news is related to which of the following global conventions

5. Consider the following

1. Rising unemployment
2. Constricting economic output
3. Increasing inflation

Which  of the above normally characterises a recession in economy?  Select the correct answer using the code below: