Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Company Law Tribunal:’
1. It is a quasi-judicial body .
2.It was established under the Companies Act 2013.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) ‘Consumer Confidence Survey’ is done by which of the following organisation/ministries?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
d) Central Statistics Office (CSO)

Q.3) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)’ is/are correct?
1. It was introduced for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
2. It was launched in 2016.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both are correct
d) 1 only

Q.4) Recently, The technical group on tuberculosis in the ministry of health has given approval to a new Drug(to be used as a cure for Tuberculosis). The name of the drug is
a) Delamanid
b) Bedaquiline
c) Isoniazid
d) None of the above

Q.5) Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka
a) George Buhler
b) James Prinsep
c) Max Muller
d) William Jones

Q.6) With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’ which of the statements is/are correct?
1.As per the act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases not criminal cases
2.The Act allows only social activists as medeators/reconcillators
Select the correct answers using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) With reference to the ‘Trans pacific Partnership’ consider the following statements:
1.It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia
2.It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8) Consider the following statements:
The India – Africa summit
1.Held in 2015 was the third such summit
2.Was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Boundaries of ‘Lithuania'(which was recently in news) touches with
1. Baltic Sea
2. Latvia
3. Poland
4. Belarus
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only

Q.2) Indra Sawhney vs Union Of India was related to
a) Reservation
b) Fundamental Rights
c) Fundamental Duties
d) Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution

Q.3) Which of the following gases are Green House Gases(GHG)?
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Carbon Monoxide
3. Methane
4. Ozone
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q.4) With reference to the ‘Enforcement Directorate’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is part of the Department of Revenue.
2. It is headquartered in the New Delhi.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) Both are correct

Q.5) Recently, the Indian Navy has thwarted a piracy attempt on a Liberian vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The Gulf of Aden touches the boundaries of which of the following countries?
1. Yemen
2. Somalia
3. Sudan
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.6) ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
a) Production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
b) Use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
c) Installation of CNG kits in motor cars
d) Installation of water meters in urban households

Q.7) ‘India’s ranking in ease of doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following have declared that ranking?
a) Organization of Economic Cooperation and development (OECD)
b) World Economic Forum
c) World Bank
d) World trade Organization (WTO)

Q.8) Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were
a) Agriculture
b) Warriors
c) Weavers
d) Traders

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS):

1. It is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

2. The Head of RATS is elected to a three-year term.

3. It is a is a temporary organ of the SCO.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. Lowering the SLR may result in lowering of lending rate by banks.

2. SLR is meant to be used for private sector investment.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Real GDP is:

a) evaluated at market prices of current year

b) evaluated at market prices of some base year

c) total current revenue from all types of taxes net of transfer payments

d) Difference between exports and imports

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Keratitis is the inflammation of the eye

2. Keratitis can be caused by both bacteria and fungi

3. Fungi attach themselves to the cornea and release enzymes that break down the corneal proteins for their nutritional requirements

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1. The CPCB of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

2. CPCB is entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 but not under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

3. It is responsible for maintaining national standards under a variety of environmental laws, in consultation with zonal offices, tribal, and local governments

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 only

 

Q.6) Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? (CSE: 2013)

1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy

2. Coexistence of a large number of species

3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

Q.7) Which of the following constitute Capital Account? (CSE:2013)

1. Foreign Loans

2. Foreign Direct Investment

3. Private Remittances

4. Portfolio Investment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

 

Q.8) Consider the following historical places: (CSE: 2013)

1. Ajanta Caves

2. Lepakshi Temple

3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements explaining differences between Whole Price Index(WPI) and Consumer Price Index(CPI):

1. Food items have a larger weight in the CPI than in the WPI.

2. Services are not covered under WPI while they are covered under CPI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both are correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider the following

1. Consumder price index(CPI:   Central Statistics Office (CSO)

2. Whole price index(WPI):          Office of Economic Advisor (OEA)

Which of the organisation/organisations given above is/are correctly matched with the type of inflation they measure(officially)?

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) 1 only

c) Both are correct

d) 2 only

 

Q.3) What is ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’, which was recently seen in news?

a) Crude oil deal

b) Nuclear deal

c) NATO’s deal with Taliban

d) NATO’s plan to counter threats from the North Korea

 

Q.4) Which country is going to conduct the first ‘BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise- 2017’ (BIMSTEC DMEx-2017)?

a) Thailland

b) Sri Lanka

c) Nepal

d) India

 

Q.5) Indian Navy has recently launched ‘INS Tarasa.’ It is a

a) Submarine

b) Destroyer

c) Stealth ship

d) Patrol vessel

 

Q.6) Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?(CSE: 2016)

1.Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets there by implementing the ‘green accounting’

2.Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future

3.Restoring and enhancing forest cover responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) 1,2 and 3

 

Q.7) With reference to pre-packaged items in India, It is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?(CSE: 2016)

1.List of the ingredients including addictives

2.Nutrition information

3.Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions

4.Vegetarian/ Non- Vegetarian

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 4 and 4

c) 1,2 and 4

d) 1 and 4 only

 

Q.8) ‘Project Loon’ sometimes seen in the news is related to(CSE: 2016)

a) Waste management technology

b) Wireless communication technology

c) Solar power production technology

d) Water conservation technology

 

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Q.1) Which of the following Commodities does not fall under the GST?
1. Petroleum
2. Electricity
3. Alcohol for industrial consumption
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) With reference to the ‘World Economic Forum (WEF)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.
2. It is an NGO, under the aegis of the UN.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both are correct

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Asian Development Bank’:
1. China holds the largest proportion of shares in the ADB.
2. ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only

Q.4) With reference to the ‘BIRAC'(recently seen in news) which of the following statemens is/are correct?
1. It is a not-for-profit Public Sector Enterprise.
2. It is related to Biotechnology Industry.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both are correct
d) 2 only

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘SATH– Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital’:
1. It is a joint initiative of Government of Maharashtra and NITI Aayog
2. One of its aims is to provide structured support in identifying key health priorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) Consider the following pairs:(CSE: 2016)
Terms sometimes seen in the news – their origin
1.Annex- I Countries- Cartagena Protocol
2.Certified Emissions Reductions- Nagoya Protocol
3.Clean Development Mechanism- Kyoto Protocol
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) In the context of the development in Bioinformatics, the term ‘Transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news , refer to (CSE: 2016)
a) A range of enzymes used in genome editing
b) The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
c) The description of the mechanism of gene expression
d) A mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells

Q.8) Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the government of India pertains to(CSE: 2016)
a) Immunization of children and pregnant women
b) Construction of smart cities across the country
c) India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
d) New Educational policy

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Morgan Stanley’:
1. It is headquartered in the USA.
2. It also deals in investment banking other than securities, wealth management and investment management services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana- Procedure’:
1. The applicant to this scheme should have been an Insured Person under the ESI Act.
2. It is for the Person who becomes unemployed on or after 1st April, 2017.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Which of the following countries constitutes ‘Horn of Africa’?
1. Somalia
2. Ethiopia
3. Eritrea
4. Djibouti along
5. Yemen
6. Kenya
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
d) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only

Q.4) Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana will be funded through
1. Central Grants
2. State Grants
3. Bank Loans
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.5) With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2.It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1.To prove modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2.To identify and safeguard ecofriendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
3.To provide Geographical Inclination status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1.Dibang
2.Kameng
3.Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.8) The Term ‘Core Banking Solutions’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/ describe this term?
1.It is networking of a bank’s branches which enable customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.
2.It is an effort to increase RBI’s control over commercial banks through computerization.
3.It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

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Q1) Which of the following currencies follow ‘Floating exchange rate’ system?
1. the United States dollar
2. the Indian rupee
3. the euro
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Marginal Cost of funds based Lending rate (MCLR)
1. It has replaced the base rate system, introduced in 2010.
2. It refers to the maximum interest rate of a bank above which it cannot lend.
Which of the statements given aboe is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only

Q.3) Recently, a report named “World Development Report 2018: ‘Learning to Realise Education’s Promise” was launched by an International Organisation. The organsation is
a) IMF
b) United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)
c) World Bank Group
d) OECD

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘
1. Private parties do not hold or use them.
2. They carry a weekly determined interest rate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Fiscal Deficit’:
1. It has been adopted by the IMF as the principal policy target in their programmes.
2. In India, the government began to report the fiscal deficit only after 1991.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’? (CSE: 2016)
1.River basin is the unit of planning and management.
2.It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
3.One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture? (CSE: 2016)
a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.
b) Neem coating slows down the rate of distribution of urea in the soil
c) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into the atmosphere by crop fields.
d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops.

Q.8) Consider the following statements: (CSE: 2016)
1.The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Government of that State.
2.The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Which of the following scheme is a ‘Central Sector Scheme’?
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
2. Golden Quadrilateral
3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’:
1. It is a a statutory body.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both are correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only

Q.3) The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey conducted and published by the
a) World Trade Organisation
b) World Bank
c) International Monetary Fund
d) OECD

Q.4) Consider the following statemens regarding the UDAN scheme, which is often seen in news:
1. It is applicable on flights which cover between 200 km and 800 km.
2. Under this scheme, government will provide direct subsidy to airlines, instead of passengers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘India Meteorological Department’ is/are correct?
1. It comes under the Department of Science and Technology.
2. It also have an observation station at Antarctica.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements: (CSE: 2016)
1.It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2.It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3.It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: (CSE: 2016)
1.Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2.This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of the cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2

Q.8) In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its nature habitat? (CSE: 2016)
a) Sand deserts of northwest India
b) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
c) Salt marshes of western Gujarat.
d) Western Ghats

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Council of Scientific and Industrial Research’:
1. It operates as an autonomous body through the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
2. Prime Minister of India is its Chairman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction’:
1. The Convention applies only to children under the age of 16.
2. India has ratified, but convention has not entered into force.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Ind-Ra’, which was recently seen in news:
1. It is a credit rating agency.
2. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.4) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Cabinet Committee on Security’ is/are correct?
1. Minister of External Affairs is also its member.
2. It is chaired by the Minister of Finance.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 ony
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.5) ‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a National campaign to
a) Rehabilitate the homeless and destitute the persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood.
b) Release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood.
c) Eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
d) Release the bonded laborers from their bondage and rehabilitate them

Q.6) With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
1.Siddhas (sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2.Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?
a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country.
b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year.
c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries.
d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country’s international reserves.

Q.8) Consider the following pair:
Community sometimes mentioned in the news – In the affairs of
1.Kurd – Bangladesh
2.Madhesi – Nepal
3.Rohingya – Myanmar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 only

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Human Rights Commission of India’:
1. The Chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed by the President of India.
2. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is one of its ex-officio member.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Green Tribunal’:
1. It was enacted by Supreme Court.
2. The Tribunal has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment.”
Which of the statements given abve is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘United Nations General Assembly(UNGA)’:
1. It also grants observer status to international organizations.
2. The main source of funds for the regular budget is the contributions of permanent Security Council Members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) 1 only

Q.4) Which of the following are members of ‘Asian Development Bank’?
1. USA
2. Canada
3. South Africa
Select the correct options using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.5) Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?
1.Expenditure on acquisitions of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.
2.Loans received from foreign governments
3.Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.6) What is/are the importance/importances of the ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’?
1.It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.
2.It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3.It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
a) Rouble
b) Rand
c) Indian Rupee
d) Renminbi

Q.8) With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:
1.IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.
2.The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Which of the following apps is/are launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?

1. Mycall app

2. MySpeed app

3. Do not disturb (DND 2.0)

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 only

Q.2) Which of the following are the members of Malabar Naval Exercise, other than India?

1. Australia

2. Japan

3. USA

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC)’:

1. Its headquarters is in Washington, DC, USA.

2. USIBC partners with the  National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) Both are correct

c) 2 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) Recently, Government has launched a scheme to supply electricity to all households by December 2018. The scheme will be funded by

1. Central grants

2. Bank loans

3. States

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Q.5) With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1.The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.

2.They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) Regarding the taxation systems of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:

1.The tax rate of land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

2.Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

a) Swapnavasavadatta

b) Malavikagnimitra

c) Meghadoota

d) Ratnavati

Q.8) In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?

a) WTO affairs

b) SAARC affairs

c) UNFCCC affairs

d) India-EU negotiations on FTA

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Q.1) Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas generated from burning of the rice paddy fields?
a) Hydrofluorocarbons
b) Nitrous Oxide
c) Methane
d) Carbon Dioxide

Q.2) ‘Balachandra & Ors. vs. Yedyurappa’ case of the Supreme Court was related to
a) 8th Schedule
b) 7th Schedule
c) 10th Schedule
d) None of the above

Q.3) Trains with ‘Shinkensan Technology’ uses which of the following fuel?
a) Electricity
b) Coal
c) Petrol
d) Diesel

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Masala Bonds’:
1. The Masala bond was issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
2. HDFC is the first Indian company to issue masala bonds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Medical Commission Bill, 2016’:
1. It ensures adequate supply of high quality medical professionals at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
2. It facilitates the maintenance of a medical register of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) Which of the following is/ are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? (CSE: 2016)
1.Undernourishment
2.Child stunting
3.Child Mortality
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.7) There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit? (CSE: 2016)
1.Reducing Revenue Expenditure
2.Introducing new welfare scheme
3.Rationalizing subsidies
4.Reducing import duties
Select the correct answer using the code below
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2,3 and 4

Q.8) The establishment of ‘Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? (CSE: 2016)
1.Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.
2.Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards
3.Payment banks cannot undertake lending activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3

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Q.1) Which of the following types(other than coal based) of energy production plants are operated by the ‘National Thermal Power Corporation’?
1. Gas Based (Owned through JVs)
2. Hydro-Electric Power Plants
3. Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants
4. Wind Power
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Q.2) Recently, the Department of Biotechnology has decided to commission ‘B4’ in future. What is the ‘B4’?
a) Boat
b) GM Crop
c) Pesticide
d) Insecticide

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Shell Companies’, which are often seen in news:
1. Shell companies are clearly defined in the the Companies Act,2013.
2. Not all shell companies are illegal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’:
1. It is basically a subsidiary company.
2. It used to isolate financial risk.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Consider the following statements
1.The sustainable development goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’
2.The sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) A recent movie titled The Man who knew infinity is based on the biography of
a) Ramanujam
b) Chandrashekhar
c) Bose
d) V Raman

Q.7) Consider the following statements:
1.The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
2.A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8) Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1.A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
2.A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Chabahar Port’:
1. It is located in the Gulf of Oman.
2. It serves as Iran’s only oceanic port.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the to DMH-11 GM Mustard:
1. It can affect honeybees directly and indirectly through effecting flowering and pollen production. (Possibility)
2. Its flowers contain both the female (pistil) and male (stamen) reproductive organs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.3) Which of the following diseases are Non-Communicable Diseases?
1. Alzheimer’s
2. Asthma
3. Fibromyalgia
Select the correct option using the codes given bleow.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) Which of the following country/countries is/are recognized nuclear weapon state acceders?
1. Pakistan
2. China
3. India
4. Israel
5. France
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 and 5 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
d) 2 only

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Pokhran-II’ Nuclear Tests:
1. It consists of only Fission Nuclear Bombs.
2. Its code name is Smiling Buddha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
c) Rajya Sabha by a Simple majority of its total membership
d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its member present and voting

Q.7) Recently which of the following states has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Chhatisgarh
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan

Q.8) With reference to the agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015,which of the following statements is / are correct?
1.The agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.
2.The agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of the century does not exceed 2 Celsius or even 1.5 celsius above pre-industrial levels.
3.Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibilities in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climatic change.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.1) Which of the following Dry Cells are Primary Dry Cells?
1. Alkaline cell
2. Lithium cell
3. Mercury cell
4. silver oxide cell
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘TRIPS-Plus’, which is often seen in news:
1. It is related to the WTO.
2. It is enacted under the Patent laws by some countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘VoLTE Technology’, which is often seen in the news:
1. It is related to Telecom Regulatory.
2. ‘T’ in VoLTE stands for ‘Term’
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.4) What are the main objectives of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003?
1. to introduce transparent fiscal management systems in the country
2. to introduce a more equitable and manageable distribution of the country’s debts over the years
3. to aim for fiscal stability for India in the long run
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.5) Build, use, maintain and treat (BUMT), which was recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
a) Swachh Bharat Mission
b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
c) Pradhan Mantri Shehri Sadak Yojana
d) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Q.6) What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907? (CSE: 2016)
a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
c) Foundation of Muslim League
d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the president of the Indian National Congress

Q.7) The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War (CSE: 2016)
a) India should be granted complete independence
b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence
c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth
d) India should be given Dominion status

Q.8) Consider the following pairs:(CSE: 2016)
Famous place – Region
1.Bodhgaya – Baghelkhand
2.Khajuraho – Bundelkhand
3.Shirdi – Vidarbha
4.Nasik(Nashik) – Malwa
5.Tirupati – Rayalascema
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
c) 2 and 5 only
d) 1, 3, 4 and 5

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Q.1) ‘Hamas’, which is often seen in news, is a Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist organization from
a) Palestine
b) Syria
c) Iran
d) Yemen

Q.2) Recently, The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed the guidelines for REITs InvITs in order to broaden the scope of fund raising by such instruments. REITs and InvITs are related to
a) Telecom Sector
b) Real Estate Sector
c) IT industry
d) Pharmaceutical Industry

Q.3) Which of the following statements regarding the Medical Council of India are correct?
The Medical Council of India
1. grants recognition of medical qualifications
2. gives accreditation to medical schools
3. grants registration to medical practitioners
4. monitors medical practice in India
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q,4) What is ‘Maglev’, which was recently in news?
a) World’s heaviest Submarine
b) World’s heaviest commercial Ship
c) High Speed Train
d) None of the above

Q.5) With reference to the economic history of medivial India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to
a) Bonded labour
b) Land grants made to military officers
c) Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
d) Wasteland converted to cultivated land

Q.6) With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynasty histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
a) Sharamana
b) Parivraajaka
c) Agrahaarika
d) Maagadha

Q.7) Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra

Q.8) Consider the following statements:
The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
1.Is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission
2.Made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA
3.Made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.1) ISRO is managed by the Department of Space. This department reports to the
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Ministry of Science and Technology
d) Ministry of Defence

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Chandrayan-1’:
1. It includes a lunar impactor.
2. With this India became the first Asian country to send a successful mission on moon in its first attempt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only

Q.3) According to the Schedule VII of the rules of the Corporate social responsibility(CSR). The CSR includes
1. sanitation
2. education
3. healthcare
4. poverty alleviation
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 2 and 4 only

Q.4) The Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) is a comprehensive regional and global research program of disease burden that assesses mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors. It is funded by
a) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
b) the WHO
c) OECD
d) World Bank

Q.5) The country of origin of the Advanced towed artillery gun system (ATAGS) is(recently seen in the news)
a) the USA
b) Israel
c) Russia
d) None of the Above

Q.6) Consider the following statements: (CSE: 2016)
1.The international solar alliance was launched at the United Nations climate change Conference in 2015
2.The alliance includes all the countries of the United Nations
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) ‘European stability mechanism ‘, sometimes seen in the news, is an (CSE: 2016)
a) Agency created by EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from middle east
b) Agency of EU that provides financial assistances to euro zones countries
c) Agencies of EU to deal with all the bilateral and multi-lateral agreements on trade
d) Agency of EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member countries

Q.8) Which of the following is/are the advantage / advantages of practicing drip irrigation? (CSE: 2016)
1.reduction of weed
2.reduction in soil salinity
3.reduction in soil erosion
Select the correct answer using the code given below:-
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above is an advantage of practicing drip irrigation

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Coal India Limited (CIL)’:
1. It is the largest coal producer company in the world.
2. In 2011, CIL was conferred the Navratna status by the Union Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Which of the following is/are a subsidiary/subsidiaries of the ‘Air India(AI)’?
1. Air India Express
2. Alliance Air
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’:
1. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. It divides its members into four Groups.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.4) Which of the statements given below is/are correct regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India?
1. Prime Minister is his/her Nominator.
2. He/she enjoys the same status as a Chief Justice of any High Court in India in Indian order of precedence.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only

Q.5) The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
a) G20
b) ASEAN
c) SCO
d) SAARC

Q.6) On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
1.Ceiling fans
2.Electric geysers
3.Tubular fluorescent lamps
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
a) It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
b) It can attain a global role in satellite navigation.
c) It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
d) It can build fusion reactors for power generation.

Q.8) In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term description
1.Eripatti : land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank.
2.Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3.Ghatikas : colleges generally attached to the temples.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3

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