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Q.1) Consider the followings statements:

1. Large hydro projects greater than 25MW are not designated as renewable energy projects.
2. India’s total renewable energy capacity is 34.4% of the overall energy mix.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: New hydro policy to help meet renewables target

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Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. According to the 2011 national census, West Bengal is the most-populous state in India.
2. West Bengal had a population density of 1,029 inhabitants per square km making it the second-most densely populated state in India, after Bihar.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Migration in Bengal delta driven by livelihood issues, social factors

 

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Q.3) The term Solar Tsunami, sometimes seen in news is  directly caused by?

a) Sun’s magnetic field

b) Nuclear fusion reaction

c) El-Nino

d) None of these

Inspired by: Solar tsunami can trigger the sunspot cycle

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/solar-tsunami-can-trigger-the-sunspot-cycle/

 

Q.4) The Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 19) recently seen in news is a:

a) Bilateral Military Exercise

b) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise

c) Counter-terrorism exercise

d) None of these

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) The Schools Strike for Climate is a global, growing movement of students demanding more action from authorities regarding global warming and climate change. It began in:

a) Austria

b) Norway

c) Sweden

d) Denmark

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the following body is responsible for coordinating India’s international interface with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

a) NITI Aayog

b) PMO

c) Financial Stability and Development Council

d) Ministry of External Affairs

Inspired by: Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/financial-stability-and-development-council-fsdc/

 

Q.2) The natural host of the West Nile Virus are:

a) Mosquitoes

b) Birds

c) Reptiles

d) Apes

Inspired by: West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus

 

Q.3) In order to be eligible as a ‘National Political Party of India a party must:

1. secures at least six percent of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly; and
2. wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Registration of political parties under Section 29A of the RP Act, 1951

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-registration-of-political-parties-under-section-29a-of-the-rp-act-1951/

 

Q.4) With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:

1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP 2018)

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: India’s solar capacity addition has slowed down

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-solar-capacity-addition-has-slowed-down/

 

Q.5) Absentee Ballot refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station. With reference to this, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. This is practiced in India through postal ballot.
2. In India, Heads of states and those serving in the armed forces are allowed to vote through postal means.

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 

 

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Q.1) The UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential) document recently seen in news was released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Energy Efficiency Services Limited

c) Bureau of Energy Efficiency

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] UNNATEE (UNlocking NATional Energy Efficiency Potential)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-unnatee-unlocking-national-energy-efficiency-potential/

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. Energy modeling or energy system modeling is the process of building computer models of energy systems in order to analyze them.
2. The India Energy Modelling Forum (IEMF) is organised by NITI Aayog with courtesy of United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] India Energy Modelling Forum

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-energy-modelling-forum/

 

Q.3) The Bannerghatta National Park sometimes seen in news in context to its ESZ is located in the state of:

a) Odisha

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Karnataka

d) Tamil Nadu

Inspired by: Despite objections, Bannerghatta National Park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone curtailed

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/despite-objections-bannerghatta-national-parks-eco-sensitive-zone-curtailed/

 

Q.4) With reference to the Climate Vulnerability Index (India), which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The index is prepared under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2. It is a measure of the inherent risks primarily by virtue of its geography and socio-economic situation.
3. The research is based on village level surveys.

Select the correct options:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: Climate Vulnerability Index for India on the anvil

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/climate-vulnerability-index-for-india-on-the-anvil/

 

Q.5) The Right to Information (RTI) is an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens. With respect to the RTI Act, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. It replaced the erstwhile Freedom of information Act, 2002.
2. Under the act, any citizen of India may request information from a “public authority” (a body of Government or “instrumentality of State”) which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days.
3. RTI has overriding effect over the Official Secrets Act.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Only 2

b) Only 3

c) 2 and 3

d) None of these

Inspired by: RTI trumps Official Secrets Act, says SC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rti-trumps-official-secrets-act-says-sc/

 

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Q.1)  Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Exercise: Country

1. Ex Al Nagah: Oman
2. Ex Sampriti: Bangladesh
3. Ex Cutlass Express: USA
4. Ex Mainamati Maitree: Sri Lanka

Select the correct option:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Al Nagah III 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-al-nagah-iii-2019/

 

Q.2) The Locarno Agreement recently seen in news is related to which of the following organizations?

a) UNEP

b) WTO

c) WIPO

d) IMF

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves accession to three new agreements for IPR

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-approves-accession-to-three-new-agreements-for-ipr/

 

Q.3) Chitosan gel sometimes seen in news is used for:

a) Antiseptic purpose

b) Rocket Propulsion

c) Food preservation

d) None of these

Inspired by: Combat Casualty Drugs

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/combat-casualty-drugs/

 

Q.4) The Transports Internationaux Routiers is adopted under the auspices of:

a) WTO

b) IMF

c) ADB

d) UN

Inspired by: India gets first TIR shipment via Chabahar Port from Afghanistan

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-gets-first-tir-shipment-via-chabahar-port-from-afghanistan/

 

Q.5) The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) Report is released by:

a) UNEP

b) IUCN

c) UNFCCC

d) The Lancet

Inspired by: Global Environmental Outlook Report 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/global-environmental-outlook-report-2019/

 

 

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Q.1) Project Varshadhare sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Crop Loan

b) Weather Prediction

c) Flood Alerts

d) Cloud Seeding

Inspired by: Project Varshadhare

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/project-varshadhare/

 

Q.2) With reference to the Salt Satyagraha in India, which of the given pairs is/are incorrectly matched?

1. Madras: K Kelapam
2. Malabar: C Rajagopalachari
3. Dharasana: Sarojini Naidu

Select the correct answer:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: Role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the Dandi march of 1930

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/role-of-sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-in-the-dandi-march-of-1930/

 

Q.3) For the first time in the arecanut sector, ‘Sirsi arecanut’ has received the Geographic Indication (GI) tag. It belongs to the state of:

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Karnataka

c) Odisha

d) Maharashtra

Inspired by: Arecanut gets its first GI tag for ‘Sirsi Arecanut’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/arecanut-gets-its-first-gi-tag-for-sirsi-arecanut/

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Enemy Property refers to any property that was belonging to a person who migrated from India to an enemy country when a war broke out.
2. It is defined under the Defence of India Act.
3. Punjab accounts for highest share of enemy property in India

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: Centre allows states to put enemy properties exclusively to ‘public use’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-allows-states-to-put-enemy-properties-exclusively-to-public-use/

 

Q.5) Which one of the following statements is correct?

a) Rights are claims of the State against the citizens.

b) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.

c) Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.

d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many.

Inspired by: CSP 2017

 

 

 

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Q.1) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during general elections in India, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The MCC has no statutory backing.
2. The MCC comes into force from the date the election schedule is announced until the date that results are out.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: Model Code of Conduct

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Q.2) Recently India unveiled the Xuzhou IT Corridor Project in China. With respect to it, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The Xuzhou IT Corridor Project is partnered by FICCI.
2. It is first such IT corridor ever set up by India in China.

Select the correct answer:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: India launches third IT corridor in China

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-launches-third-it-corridor-in-china/

 

Q.3) The New Caledonia comprising dozens of islands in the South Pacific is a sovereign territory of:

a) France

b) United Kingdom

c) USA

d) Portugal

Inspired by: The Indian Express

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Daylight Saving is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times.
2. Countries near the Equator do not experience high variations in daytime hours between seasons.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Inspired by: The Indian Express

 

Q.5) If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?

a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.

b) The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilo metres from the edge of the wetland.

c) The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed.

d) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’.

Inspired by: CSP 2014

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the following is/are correct about the White Label ATM?

1. These are ATMs set up, owned and operated by non-bank entities.
2. They are used for Demat purposes.
3. They are regulated by National Payments Council of India.

Select the correct answer:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: White Label ATM

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/white-label-atm/

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) Infrastructure:

1. It is a global chat bot for inter-banks communication.

2. It does facilitate funds transfer.
3. It sends payment orders that are settled by correspondent accounts that institutions have with each other.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: A SWIFT response could have saved banks : RBI

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/a-swift-response-could-have-saved-banks-rbi/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Indian part of Sundarbans was designated as Ramsar wetland in 2019.
2. The Sundarban delta which also lies in Bangladesh is not yet accorded Ramsar status.

Select the correct option:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Sundarbans Wetlands

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sundarbans-wetlands/

 

Q.4) Which of the given statements with respect to the Sunderbans Wetlands is not correct?

a) Indian Sundarban is a UNESCO world heritage site.

b) It constitutes over 10% of the country’s total mangrove forest area.

c) It is the 27th Ramsar Site in India and now the largest protected wetland in the country.

d) The northern river Terrapin the Irrawaddy dolphin are found here.

Inspired by: Sundarbans Wetlands

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sundarbans-wetlands/

 

Q.5) The Belle II Experiment sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Big Bang

b) Earths Magnetism

c) Particle Physics

d) Gravitational Waves

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The India State of Forest Report counts both plantations and private lands for estimating the portion of India’s geographical area covered by forest.
2. The report is published annually by the Survey of India.

Select the correct statements:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Do forest surveys separately

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Q.2) Recently the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has referred a famous dispute for mediation of eminent persons.  Which of the following authorizes the courts to do so?

a) Indian Evidence Act

b) Civil Procedure Code

c) Constitution of India

d) Courts take suo-moto decisions for such issues

Inspired by: Mediation in Ayodhya dispute

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mediation-in-ayodhya-dispute/

 

Q.3) The India Cooling Action Plan recently seen in news is an initiative by:

a) The Energy and Resources Institute

b) Bureau of Energy Efficiency

c) NITI Aayog

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-cooling-action-plan-icap/

 

Q.4) The Lantana Camara sometimes seen in news in context to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve is a:

a) Taxonomic name of Siberian Crane

b) Invasive weed specie

c) Endemic specie of frog

d) None of these

Inspired by: Explained: Why are fires frequent at the Bandipur reserve?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-why-are-fires-frequent-at-the-bandipur-reserve/

 

Q.5) The Delta 32 effect recently seen in news is related to the treatment of:

a) HIV

b) Zika

c) MDR TB

d) Swine flu

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The Delta 32 effect

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snapthe-delta-32-effect/

 

 

 

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 Q.1) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is a constituent board under the:

a) Bureau of Indian Standards

b) Quality Council of India

c) National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] NABL launches Quality Assurance Scheme for Basic Composite Medical Laboratories

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-nabl-launches-quality-assurance-scheme-for-basic-composite-medical-laboratories/

 

Q.2) With reference to the “Dictionary of Martyrs” Project, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is a project commissioned under the Ministry of Culture.
2. It is launched to commemorate platinum jubilee of India’s independence.
3. It also includes ex-INA or ex-military personnel who died fighting the British.

Select the correct options:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: [pib] Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-dictionary-of-martyrs-of-indias-freedom-struggle-1857-1947/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Official Secrets Act (OSA) was first enacted during the time of Lord Curzon.
2. Public servants are not obliged to give any information terming it a “secret” when asked under the RTI Act.
3. The OSA explicitly defines “official secrets”.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) None

Inspired by: Explained: India’s Official Secrets Act, its history and use

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-indias-official-secrets-act-its-history-and-use/

 

Q.4) It was one of the early planned cities in post-independent India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design for half a million Partition-uprooted people. The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier.

Which city is referred to in this description?

a) Patiala

b) Chandigarh

c) Noida

d) Gurugram

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) The International Finance Corporations offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in developing countries. It is an institution under:

a) WTO

b) IMF

c) World Bank

d) OPEC

Inspired by:The Indian Express

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the World Air Quality Report 2018:

1. The report is published with assistance of Greenpeace.
2. A/c to the report, most polluted cities of the world as well as Asia is in India.
3. New Delhi is again the most polluted city of the world.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Most polluted cities of the world are in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/most-polluted-cities-of-the-world-are-in-india/

 

Q.2) The Reunion Islands in the Indian Ocean region is a sovereign territory of:

a) Great Britain

b) Portuguese

c) USA

d) France

Inspired by: ISRO, French agency to set up maritime surveillance system

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/isro-french-agency-to-set-up-maritime-surveillance-system/

 

Q.3) With reference to the The Indian Museum of the Earth (TIME), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This museum will be modelled on the American Museum of Natural History.
2. It will be set up by the Anthropological Survey of India as a government institution.

Select the correct option:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: The Indian Museum of the Earth (TIME)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/the-indian-museum-of-the-earth-time/

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Agriculture is the major contributor in Nitrogen Pollution in India.
2. N2O is 300 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide (CO2).

Select the correct option:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Nitrogen Pollution

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/annual-un-report-recognizes-the-threats-posed-by-nitrogen-pollution/

 

Q.5) The National Rural Economic Transformation Project (NRETP) is a sub-scheme under the:

a) Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

b) National Rural Livelihoods Mission

c) DDU Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

 

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Q.1) With reference to the PM Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The unorganised workers whose monthly income is Rs 15,000/ per month or less and belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years stand eligible for the scheme.
2. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will be the Pension Fund Manager and responsible for Pension pay out.

Select the correct option:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] PM Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pm-shram-yogi-maan-dhan-pm-sym-scheme/

 

Q.2) Which of the given statements is/are correct with respect to the “PSBLoansin59min” Initiative?

1. It is a platform where MSME borrower is not required to submit any physical document for in-principle approval.
2. The State Bank of India has majority stakes in the grants of loan.
3. It is the only platform in the market with a Banker Interface which covers the Branch Level integrations.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: PSBloansin59minutes.com emerges largest fintech lending platform

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/psbloansin59minutes-com-emerges-largest-fintech-lending-platform/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the NALSA (National Legal Services Authority):

1. The NALSA is a constitutional body to provide free legal services to eligible candidates.
2. The Chief Justice of India is patron-in-chief of NALSA.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

Q.4) The Form 26 recently seen in news which has to be filed by a candidate in an election. It is related to:

a) Assets and Liabilities

b) Educational Qualifications

c )Criminal antecedents

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Explained: How a change in law has made election candidates more accountable

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-how-a-change-in-law-has-made-election-candidates-more-accountable/

 

Q.5) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

1. It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Inspired by: CSP 2017

 

 

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Q.1) Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019 recently seen in news was held between India and:

a) Sri Lanka

b) Bangladesh

c) Oman

d) Iran

Inspired by: Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mainamati-maitree-exercise-2019/

 

Q.2) CITES works by subjecting international trade in specimens of selected species to certain controls. With reference to the CITES appendices, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Appendix I include species threatened with extinction whose trade in specimens is permitted only in exceptional circumstances.
2. Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled in order to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival.
3. Appendix III completely bans any trade of any specie.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Red Sanders is now free of export restrictions

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/red-sanders-is-now-free-of-export-restrictions/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is purely a trade related forum.
2. It was initiated by US along with India and Japan.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue – 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indo-pacific-regional-dialogue-2019/

 

Q.4) The BOLD-QIT Project recently seen in news is related to:

a) Infrastructure

b) Public-Private Partnership

c) Border Management

d) Urbanization

Inspired by: [pib] BOLD–QIT Project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-bold-qit-project/

 

Q.5) National Common Mobility Card is an initiative under:

a) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

b) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

c) Ministry of Science and Technology

d) Ministry of Shipping

Inspired by: [pib] National Common Mobility Card

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-common-mobility-card/

 

 

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Q.1) The Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) recently seen in news is a mission by:

a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration

b) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

c) European Space Agency

d) SpaceX

Inspired by: Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/atmospheric-waves-experiment-awe/

Q.2) The Kanyashree Prakalpa recently often seen in news is related to:

a) Menstrual Health

b) Skill training

c) Human Trafficking

d) None of these

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Q.3) Which of the following rivers does not have their origin in the Aravallis?

a) Banas

b) Luni

c) Mahi

d) Sabarmati

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Q.4) The World Gold Council is an body under:

a) WTO

b) IMF

c) OPEC

d) None of these

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Q.5) Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42^nd Amendment to the Constitution?

a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women

b) Participation of workers in the management of industries

c) Right to work, education and public assistance

d) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers

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Q.1) The ARTEMIS Mission of NASA recently seen in news is particularly related to the study of:

a) Saturn

b) Moon

c) Asteroid Bennu

d) Mars

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Q.2) The Moon has visible ‘sunburns’, or distinctive patterns of swirls on its surface. These are caused by:

a) Solar winds

b) Gravitational waves

c) Volcanic eruptions

d) None of these

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Q.3) The second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (hybrid) Electric vehicles (FAME) was recently approved. With reference to the FAME II Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. In this phase two, emphasis is on electrification of the public transportation that includes shared transport.
2. The benefits of incentives will be extended to only those vehicles which are fitted with advanced batteries like a Lithium Ion.

Select the correct option:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.4) Who among the following is entitled to approach the government to set up units in a Special Economic Zone in India?

1. Cooperative Society
2. Trusts
3. Proprietary concern
4. Hindu undivided family

Select the correct code:

a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Q.5) Which of the following firm is associated with Inclusive Internet Index recently seen in news?

a) Microsoft

b) Facebook

c) Apple Foundation

d) None of these

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The one-horned rhinoceros is rhino specie native to the Indian subcontinent.
2. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
3. It mainly breeds in the Terai grasslands of Northern India.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

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Q.2) With reference to the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) It was launched in 2003.

b) Under EBP programme, OMCs are to blend upto 10% of ethanol in Petrol.

c) It aimed to address environmental concerns due to fossil fuel burning, provide remuneration to farmers, subsidize crude imports and achieve forex savings.

d) EBP is being run in every state and UT of the country.

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Q.3) The Pradhan Mantri JIVAN Yojana aims to:

a) Rehabilitate evicted forest dwellers

b) Procure minor forest products

c) Ethanol Manufacturing and Refining

d) Harness forest Produce in biofuel production

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Q.4) The famous Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia was originally dedicated to which of the following deity?

a) Vishnu

b) Buddha

c) Shiva

d) Shakti

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?

a) Andaman and Nicobar

b) Nicobar and Sumatra

c) Maldives and Lakshadweep

d) Sumatra and Java

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Q.1) The Yuva Sahakar Scheme sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Employment generation

b) SHGs

c) Skill development

d) Cooperative sector

Inspired by: [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

[pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

 

Q.2) The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory body functioning under the:

a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

b) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

c) Ministry of Rural Development

d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Inspired by: [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

[pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

 

Q.3) The SHREYAS Scheme of HRD Ministry for provides for:

a) Industry apprenticeship

b) Research fellowship

c) Study in foreign universities

d) Knowledge Process Outsourcing

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Q.4) Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

1.     Very Dense Forest	: All lands with tree canopy density of 70% and above.
2.     Moderately Dense Forest	: All lands with tree canopy density of 40% and more but less than 70%.
3.     Open Forest	: All lands with tree canopy density of 10% and more but less than 40%.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.1) The Exercise Sampriti-2019 recently seen in news is a bilateral military exercise of India with:

a) Nepal

b) Bangladesh

c) Sri Lanka

d) Mauritius

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM):

1. It aims to replace the Prithvi Missiles.
2. It also uses solid fuel propellant and has a stated range of strike range of 25-30 km with capability of hitting multiple targets.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) is the minimum interest rate, below which a bank is not permitted to lend.
2. MCLR replaced the earlier base rate system to determine the lending rates for commercial banks.
3. RBI implemented was implemented after 1991 reforms.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.4) The Indian Housing Project sometimes seen in news is a rehab project of India in which of the following countries?

a) Bangladesh

b) Afghanistan

c) Sri Lanka

d) Seychelles

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Q.5) The traditional Bagru block printing by Chhipa community sometimes seen in news belongs to the state of:

a) Jharkhand

b) Bihar

c) Rajasthan

d) Odisha

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. In marketplace model multiple vendors come together under an IT based platform.
2. In inventory model, inventory of goods and services is owned by e-commerce entity and is sold to the consumers directly.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.2) Which of the given statements is/are incorrect with respect to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

1. AB-NHPM covers all types of surgeries and Institutional child births.
2. For many diseases where surgeries are not established PMJAY approves a daily hospitalization cost of Rs 2,000.

Select the correct alternatives:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.3) According to the definition of information under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, which of the following can be considered as Information to be furnished under the said Act?

1. Memos
2. E-mails
3. Press releases
4. EVM Machine

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) All except 4

d) Only 3

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. All non-residents and visitors to Arunachal Pradesh must get a permit to travel to the state and stay there.
2. This provision has been accorded to Arunachal Pradesh by an act of Parliament in 1990.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 and 2

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Q.5) The Democracy Index sometimes seen in news is published by:

a) UNDP

b) Transparency International

c) The Economist Intelligence Unit

d) None of the above

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Q.1) Why is the tree Terminalia Arjuna sometimes finds mention in the news?

a) It is invasive specie

b) It is used as cosmetic

c) Smuggled for timber

d) It has medicinal uses

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Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative aims for collection and conversion of used cooking oil to bio-diesel.
2. It is an initiative of FSSAI.
3. It wants businesses using more than 100 litres of oil for frying, to maintain a stock register.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

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Q.3) The government of India has decided to roll out a public Domain Name Server, or DNS, for India aimed at providing a faster and more secure browsing experience for Internet users in the country. With respect to this DNS, which of the given statements is/are not correct?

1. The roll-out will be executed by the National Informatics Centre – the technology arm of the government.
2. NIC is already using its own DNS within the government network.
3. Every user in India will be mandated to shift to India public DNS to secure their personal data.

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) Only 1

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Q.4) Which of the following is not the aim of All India Citizens Survey of Police Services?

a) Gauge the level of non-reporting of crimes or incidents to Police

b) The position on ground relating to crime reporting & recording

c) To assess citizens’ perception and experience about women and children’s safety

d) Disposal of cases

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Q.5) The Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan is an initiative of:

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Rajasthan

c) Gujarat

d) Haryana

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Q.1) With reference to the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Eligibility to get rights under the Act is confined to those who “primarily reside in forests” and who depend on forests and forest land for a livelihood.
2. The claimant must be a member of the Scheduled Tribes scheduled in that area or must have been residing in the forest for 75 years.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.2) The Indelible Ink used during the elections to prevent deterrence caused by repetitive voting, is made up of:

a) Silver Bromide

b) Silver Nitrate

c) Silver Nitrite

d) Silver Chloride

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Q.3) The Global Health Expenditure Database (GHED) which provides internationally comparable data on health spending for close to 194 countries is released by:

a) WHO

b) World Bank

c) UN Development

d) None of these

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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Meldonium Drug:

1. Use of this drug demonstrates an increase in endurance performance of athletes.
2. It is allowed by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) under certain conditions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: The Indian Express

 

Q.5) With reference to the Golden Rice, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Golden rice is so named after its golden colour.
2. It is biofortified to prevent shortage of dietary vitamin A.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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