The question asks us to identify the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force's elite No. 18 "Flying Bullets" Squadron in 2024. This is a current affairs question related to the Indian Air Force and the achievements of women in defence services.
Understand the Flying Bullets Squadron:
No. 18 Squadron, popularly known as the "Flying Bullets", is a fighter squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The squadron operates India's indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
Identify the historic achievement in 2024:
In September 2024, Squadron Leader Mohana Singh became the first woman fighter pilot to join the elite No. 18 "Flying Bullets" Squadron.
She also became India's first woman fighter pilot to be cleared to fly the indigenous LCA Tejas fighter aircraft.
Understand Mohana Singh's background:
Mohana Singh was among the first three women inducted into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in 2016.
The three pioneering women fighter pilots were:
Before joining the LCA Tejas squadron, Mohana Singh flew MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft.
Understand the significance of her achievement:
Mohana Singh participated in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2024, a multinational air exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force.
Her induction into the Flying Bullets Squadron marked an important milestone in women's participation in India's fighter aviation programme.
Therefore, Mohana Singh is the correct answer.
Correct Option: B) Mohana Singh — In September 2024, Squadron Leader Mohana Singh became the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force's elite No. 18 "Flying Bullets" Squadron, which operates the indigenous LCA Tejas fighter aircraft. She was also among India's first three women fighter pilots inducted into the IAF fighter stream in 2016. Hence, Option B is the correct answer.
A) Bhawana Kanth: This is incorrect because Bhawana Kanth was among the first three women fighter pilots inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2016, but she was not the first woman to join the No. 18 Flying Bullets Squadron in 2024.
C) Avani Chaturvedi: This is incorrect because Avani Chaturvedi was also among India's first three women fighter pilots and became the first Indian woman fighter pilot to fly a fighter aircraft solo in 2018. However, she was not the first woman to join the Flying Bullets Squadron.
D) Shivangi Singh: This is incorrect because Shivangi Singh is known for becoming the first woman pilot of India's Rafale fighter aircraft fleet. She did not achieve the distinction mentioned in the question.
The question asks about the total number of medals secured by India at the Paris Olympics 2024. To answer this, one needs to recall or know the final medal tally for India at this specific event.
Correct Option: D) Six. India secured a total of 6 medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, which is their best-ever performance at an Olympic Games.
The question asks to identify a correct example of a foam from the given options. To answer this, we need to recall the definition of a colloid and specifically the characteristics of a foam.
A) Pumice is a correct example of a foam because it consists of gas dispersed in a solid medium. It is formed from volcanic lava that has rapidly cooled with gases trapped inside, creating a porous structure.
The problem presents a series of three-letter terms. We need to identify the pattern in the English alphabetical order for each position (first, second, and third letter) across the terms to find the missing term.
The pattern for the first letter is a decrease by 1 in alphabetical position each time: \(21 \to 20 \to 19 \to 18\). Following this pattern, the next first letter should be the 17th letter, which is Q.
The pattern for the second letter is also a decrease by 1 in alphabetical position each time: \(26 \to 25 \to 24 \to 23\). Following this pattern, the next second letter should be the 22nd letter, which is V.
The pattern for the third letter is a decrease by 1 in alphabetical position each time: \(23 \to 22 \to 21 \to 20\). Following this pattern, the next third letter should be the 19th letter, which is S.
Combining the identified letters for the first, second, and third positions, we get QVS.
D) QVS is the correct option because it follows the established pattern where each letter in the three-letter term decreases its alphabetical position by one compared to the corresponding letter in the previous term.
The question asks about the location of apical meristematic tissue in plants. To answer this, we need to recall the types of meristematic tissues and their specific functions and locations within a plant body.
Correct Option: A) At the growing tips of the stems and roots
To find the simple interest, we use the standard formula: Simple Interest (SI) = (Principal (P) × Rate (R) × Time (T)) / 100. We are given the principal amount, the annual interest rate, and the time period.
The formula for simple interest is:
\[ \text{SI} = \frac{\text{P} \times \text{R} \times \text{T}}{100} \]The simple interest is ₹600.
Correct Option: D) ₹600
The question gives the ratio of the present ages of three persons as 4 : 5 : 6. It also states that the sum of their ages eight years ago was 51 years. We need to calculate the sum of their present ages and use the given ratio to determine the present age of the eldest person.
Identify the given information:
Calculate the sum of their present ages:
Eight years ago, each of the three persons was 8 years younger.
Therefore, the total increase in their ages over eight years is:
\[ 3\times8=24\text{ years} \]Adding this to the sum of their ages eight years ago:
\[ \text{Sum of present ages}=51+24 \] \[ =75\text{ years} \]Express the present ages using the given ratio:
Let the present ages of the three persons be:
\[ 4x,\ 5x,\ 6x \]The sum of their present ages is 75 years.
\[ 4x+5x+6x=75 \] \[ 15x=75 \] \[ x=\frac{75}{15} \] \[ x=5 \]Calculate the present age of the eldest person:
The eldest person corresponds to the largest ratio part, which is 6.
\[ \text{Age of eldest person}=6x \] \[ =6\times5 \] \[ \boxed{30\text{ years}} \]Therefore, the present age of the eldest person is 30 years.
Correct Option: B) 30 years — The sum of the present ages of the three persons is \(51+(3\times8)=75\) years. Their ages are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6, whose total is 15 parts. Each part represents \(75/15=5\) years. Therefore, the eldest person's present age is \(6\times5=30\) years. Hence, Option B is the correct answer.
A) 28 years: This is incorrect because the eldest person's age must correspond to 6 parts of the given ratio. Since each part represents 5 years, the eldest person is 30 years old, not 28 years.
C) 45 years: This is incorrect because 45 years does not satisfy the given age ratio and total present age of 75 years. The eldest person's age is 30 years.
D) 36 years: This is incorrect because 36 years would require each ratio part to represent 6 years, giving a total present age of \(15\times6=90\) years, whereas the actual total is 75 years.
The problem asks us to identify symbols in a given series that satisfy two conditions: they must be immediately preceded by an even number AND not immediately followed by an odd number. We will scan the series from left to right, checking each symbol against these conditions.
B) Two. As identified in the step-by-step analysis, there are two symbols ('@' and '*') that meet both specified conditions.
This problem involves analyzing statements and conclusions using principles of syllogistic reasoning, often visualized with Venn diagrams. We need to determine which conclusions logically follow from the given statements, treating the statements as absolutely true.
C) Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
As determined in the step-by-step analysis, neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) can be logically derived with certainty from the given statements. There are possible Venn diagram configurations where each conclusion is false, even if the statements are true.