Category: Prelims Daily

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Q.1) Scientists have detected the presence of water on Psyche. Which of the following correctly describes about ‘Psyche’.

a) Moon of the Jupiter

b) Largest comet from the Kuiper belt

c) Largest metallic asteroid in our solar system

d) Smallest habitable planet from Goldilocks zone

 

Q.2) Recently, First Meeting of Governing Council for Indian Council for Fertilizer and Nutrient Research (ICFNR) held. Consider following statements in this regard.

1.ICFNR is set up under the administrative control of Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (MoCF)

2.ICFNR is exclusively devoted to promotion of research in Fertilizer sector.

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.3) Consider following statements about ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’.

1.Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is the flagship scheme for skill training of youth in the country.

2.Scheme is implemented by Ministry of Labour and Employment through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

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.4) Recently, India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Marine-Earth Science and Technology with which of the following country?

a) USA

b) Japan

c) China

d) Britain

 

Q.5) Which of the following states are under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

1.Tripura

2.Assam

3.Jammu and Kashmir

4.Nagaland

5.Manipur

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1,2 and 4

b) 2,3 and 5

c) 1, 2, 3 and 5

d) 2,3,4 and 5 only

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Dear students,

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Q.1) Recently, Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) was in the news for Guinness World Record for highest altitude fix of a GPS signal. Which of the following space agency is related to MMS.

a) European Space Agency (ESA)

b) NASA

c) ISRO

d) Russia’s Roscosmos

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements about ‘International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines’ (IRCH)

1.IRCH is a global network of regulatory authorities created by Ministry of AYUSH.

2.Its mission is to protect and promote public health and safety through improved regulation for herbal medicines.

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.3) Consider the following statements about ‘WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control’ (WHO FCTC).

1.It is the first global evidence-based public health treaty that recognises the right of all people to the highest standard of health.

2.The Treaty was developed by countries in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic.

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.4) Consider the following statements about Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).

1.IANA body is responsible for delegating and managing domain names and Internet protocol addresses globally.

2.It is headquartered in the Geneva, Switzerland.

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.5) Which of the following is the first state in the country to join new GST (Goods and Service Tax) System.

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Delhi

c) Puducherry

d) Maharashtra

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Dear students,

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about International Agrobiodiversity Congress.

1.The first International Agrobiodiversity Congress – IAC 2016 to be held in Rome, Italy.

2.It is co-organized by the Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources and the Bioversity International organisation, Italy.

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.2) The famous Thotlakonda Buddhist Site located in

a) Visakhapatnam

b) Bodh Gaya

c) Sarnath

d) Amaravathi

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about ‘Bioversity International’.

1.Bioversity International is a global research-for-development organization, with a vision that agricultural biodiversity nourishes people and sustains the planet.

2.Its Headquarters is in Maccarese, Italy.

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.4) Consider following statements about ‘The National Waterways’.

1.The National Waterways-1 is being implemented under Jal Marg Vikas project.

2.It involves developing a 1,620-km navigable waterway between Haldia and Varanasi.

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.5) Raqqa, which is now considered as de facto capital of Islamic state(IS). Raqqa city is located in

a) Iraq

b) Syria

c) Iran

d) Turkey

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

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Q.1) Karewas are a feature generally found in the state of

a) Arunachal Pradesh

b) Himachal Pradesh

c) Jammu and Kashmir

d) Uttarakhand

 

Q.2) Which of the following departments are not under any ministry

1.Dept. of Atomic Energy

2.Dept. of Space

3.Dept. of Sports

4.Dept of Personnel and Training

Select the correct option

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 1, 2 and 3 Only

c) 3 and 4 Only

d) All of the above

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about the Global Innovation Index

1.The Global Innovation Index 2016 ranks India 66th out of 128 countries

2.It is co-published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO, an agency of the United Nations)

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about the three-day Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) 2016 held recently

1.It is a biennial conference jointly organized by different Asian countries and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

2.The next AMCDRR will be held in South Africa in 2020

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) In which region have the least tsunamis occurred

a) Pacific Ocean

b) Mediterranean Sea

c) Atlantic Ocean

d) Indian Ocean

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Q.1) Which of the following is/are recognised as the classical languages in India?

1.Odia (Oriya)

2.Kannada

3.Telugu

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements about the decisions of the GST Council meeting held this week

1.There will be a multiple slab rate structure, with rates ranging from 0% to 28%

2.Existing cesses will continue to exist, independently of the GST

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) There has been an unprecedented interest in studying the asteroids because

1.They are believed to hold clue to the origin of the solar system and the origin of life on earth.

2.Some of them might provide potential sites for mining valuable minerals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the Paris Agreement

1.The agreement is a arms deal between India and France to purchase 36 Rafale aircraft

2.It is an agreement which seeks to keep the rise in global average temperatures below 1 C

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) ‘Gig economy’ is a term which appears frequently in the news. Which of the following is an incorrect explanation of the term

a) An economic system in which temporary positions are common and companies hire for short-term work

b) It describes a single project or task for which a worker is hired, often through a digital marketplace, to work on demand

c) They refer to a type of short-term job, and some workers pursue gigs as a self-employment option

d) It refers to the hiring of illegal migrants

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Q.1) Consider the following statements

1.The James Webb telescope, recently completed by NASA, is the largest space telescope

2.It will search for concentrations of dark matter and was built in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Which of the following statement is/are indirect taxes?

1.VAT

2.Sales Tax

3.Service Tax

4.Customs Duties

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

 

Q.3) Which of the following is the correct order of the following cities as one moves from north to south?

1.Naypyidaw

2.Bangkok

3.Hanoi

4.Phnom Penh

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

a) 4-1-2-3

b) 3-1-2-4

c) 3-2-1-4

d) 4-2-1-3

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about the National Food Security Act

1.It now covers the whole of India

2.Under it people will get wheat at Rs. 2/ kg and rice at Rs. 3/ kg

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Select the correct objective of the Sendai Framework (2015-2030)

a) It identifies targets and priority action areas towards reducing disaster risk

b) It seeks to establish a USD 10 billion fund to help tsunami victims

c) It is a trade agreement between India and Japan

d) It is a trade agreement between India and South Korea

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Q.1) The term contract labor appears frequently in the news. Which of the following statements best describes them

a) Any person hired by signing a contract

b) A person doing work for the company but under a third-party contractor

c) Any employee in the private sector

d) Any person paid below minimum wage

 

Q.2) The GST Council is frequently in the news, consider the following statements regarding it

1.It is tasked with finalising the rates and other modalities for the new indirect tax regime

2.It is headed by the Prime Minister, with the Union Finance Minister as Vice President

Which of the following options is correct

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) The Global Hunger Index report is published by

a) International Food Policy Research Institute

b) World Health Organisation

c) World Bank

d) International Monetary Fund

 

Q.4) The Sagarmala Project involves

a) modernisation of ports in India

b) boosting the jewellery sector exports

c) deep sea mining for rare-earth minerals

d) road development in the north-east

 

Q.5) Which of the following cities is not in Iraq

a) Mosul

b) Baghdad

c) Aleppo

d) Fallujah

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Q.1) Consider following statements

1. Children suffer greater damage from air pollution since they breathe twice as quickly

2. UNICEF publishes a report titled The State of the World’s Children

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.2) Which of the following is correct about benami transactions as defined by the recent Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act

a) Those transactions which bring disrepute upon a person

b) Transactions involving advanced financial techniques

c) Those transactions where a property is held by one person, but has been provided or paid for by another person

d) Everyday transactions involving sale and purchase of property

 

Q.3) Avian influenza is also referred to as

a) H1N1

b) HIV

c) H1N2

d) H5N8

 

Q.4) In which landmass does Trinidad and Tobago lie?

a) Americas

b) Africa

c) Eurasia

d) Australia

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements about PUSA Arhar-16

1.It is a early maturing, semi dwarf high yielding variety

2.It has been developed by seed MNC Monsanto

Select the correct option –

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements about an innovative project “System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)

1. It is is developed by the Indian institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune and weather information and forecasting is done by India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2. One of the major objectives of this project is to increase the awareness among general public regarding the air quality.

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.2) The  “traditional tribal and folk art of alpana” is from which of the following state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) West Bengal
d) Assam

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)’

1. INTACH is a Non-Profit NGO registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

2.It was founded with the vision to create a membership organization to stimulate and spearhead heritage awareness and conservation in India.

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.4) Living Planet Report is published by
a) IUCN
b) World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF)
c) United Nations Environment Program(UNEP)
d) CITES

 

Q.5) ‘Global Urban Ambient Air Pollution Database 2016’ report released by
a) World Bank
b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
c) United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)
d) World Health Organization

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) The Union Cabinet has accorded its approval for establishment of a National Academic Depository (NAD). Consider following statement in this regard.

1.The decision aims at bringing another dimension and enhancement of the vision of Digital India.

2.The NAD would be operationalised by NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) and CDSL Ventures, Limited (CVL)

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.2) Consider following statements with reference to ‘Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)’.

1.APA program allows the taxpayer and the tax authority to avoid future transfer pricing disputes by entering into a prospective agreement.

2.The APA was introduced in the Advance Pricing Act in 2012.

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.3) Consider following statements about ‘PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation).

1.The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances, and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes

2.It offers a unique combination in the direction of cooperative federalism as it brings on one stage the Secretaries of Centre and the States.

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.4) Which of the following are members of ‘New Agenda Coalition’ (NAC).

1.Brazil

2.New Zealand

3.Ireland

4.India

Which of the code given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.5) Recently, India inks loan pact with World Bank for Eastern Freight Corridor (EDFC). Consider following statements in this regard.

1.EDFC designed for faster movement of goods between northern and eastern parts of India.

2.The objective of the project is to augment railway freight carrying capacity along the railway corridor between Ludhiana and Kolkata.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD).

1.NIHSAD is an independent institute established under Indian Council of Veterinary Research (ICVR).

2.It aims at research on exotic and emerging pathogens of animals.

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.2) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Ease of Doing Business report’.

1.Ease of Doing Business report is published by World Bank.

2.India improved its position to 130 in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business 2017 report.

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.3) Consider following statements about ‘Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)’.

1.The Central Advisory Board of Education, the oldest and advisory body was first established in 1920.

2.The 64th Meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education was held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister at New Delhi.

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.4) ‘Hanuman Tok’ temple is maintained by the Indian Army, located in which of the following state?

a) Sikkim

b) Mizoram

c) Bihar

d) Assam

 

Q.5) Recently, The one-man judicial committee on One Rank One Pension (OROP) submitted its report to the Defence Ministry. Which of the following committee was appointed on OROP.

a) Lt. General DB Shekatkar Committee

b) Justice Reddy Committee

c) Dharmendra Pradhan Committee

d) Justice Lodha Committee

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

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When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) ExoMars (Exobiology on Mars) project is joint endeavour by which of the following space agencies?

1.European Space Agency

2.Russian space agency(Roscosmos)

3.NASA

4.ISRO

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) 1 and 2 only

 

Q.2) Which of the following are European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members?

1.Switzerland

2.Iceland

3.Norway

4.Denmark

5.United Kingdom

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1,2, and 3 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2,3 and 4 only

d) 1,2,4 and 5 only

 

Q.3) ‘Osteoporosis disease’ is related to

a) Brain disease

b) Bone disease

c) Heart disease

d) Kidney disease

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Junko Tabei’.

1.Junko Tabei was the first woman to scale the summit of Mount Everest

2.She was the first woman to complete the Seven Summits by reaching the highest peaks of the seven continents.

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.5) Consider following statements with reference to ‘Naropa festival of Ladakh’

1.Naropa festival occurs once in 12 years, and is known as the “Kumbh of the Himalayas”.

2.Naropa festival is a celebration of the birth of the Buddhist scholar-saint ‘Naropa’.

3.Six Yogas of Naropa, are one of the fundamental pillars of the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

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Q.1) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Bitcoins’.

1.Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically, based on mathematical proof.

2.It’s the first example of a growing category of money known as cryptocurrency.

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.2) Consider following statements.

1.First National Tribal Carnival will be held in Bengaluru.

2.The carnival will showcase and promote various facets of tribal culture on a large scale.

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.3) Recently, United Nations Conference on Housing and sustainable Urban Development, Habitat III was held in

a) France

b) South Korea

c) India

d) Ecuador

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Almatti dam’.

1.Almatti dam is one of the largest reservoirs in Tamil Nadu.

2.It was chosen for the World Bank’s Award of Excellence for best utilisation of funds for renovation to enhance the strength of the dam.

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.5) Sagarmala Project sometimes appears in the news. which of the following is correct statement about Sagarmala Project?

a) To promote port-led development and infrastructure for transportation

b) To construct new highways connecting the coastal and border areas

c) Building bridges for safe and seamless travel on National Highways

d) Establishing faster transport networks between major cities and ports

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Q.1) Recently, ‘Gabion boxes technology’ was in the news, is related to

a) It is used to design electric car by NASA

b) It protect the road from tidal action

c) It saves energy used in non-conventional energy sources

d) Technology used by Japan in creating energy efficient LED bulbs

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Smooth-coated otter’.

1.According to the IUCN, conservation status of the Smooth-coasted Otter is ‘Vulnerable’.

2.Smooth-coated otter is distributed throughout South Asia and South East Asia.

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.3) Which of the following are members of Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC)

1.Srilanka

2.Pakistan

3.Iran

4.Maldives

5.India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2, and 5 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about Zonal Councils.

1.Zonal Councils were set up under the States Reorganization Act, 1956 to foster Inter-State co-operation and coordination among the States.

2.Prime Minister is the chairman of all zonal councils.

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.5) Which of the following state had the highest number of cases of human rights violation lodged by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in 2015.

a) Andhra Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Bihar

d) Uttar Pradesh

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Q.1) Consider following statements about Project C.A.T. (Conserving acres for Tigers)

1.It aims to conserve and increase the wild tiger population,which has dropped by 96% in last century.

2.Project CAT is initiated by IUCN and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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.2) Recently, Centre launches UDAN scheme for

a) Regional airlines connectivity scheme

b) Free education to minority students

c) Free skill training to unskilled workers

d) Financial support to self-help groups

 

Q.3) Recently, The Centre is considering a proposal to mandate galvanisation of steel in various sectors. consider following statements in this regard.

1.Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rusting

2.This will help to build corrosion-resistant vehicles and buildings.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Kashmir’s Red Stag’.

1.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has decided to put Red Stag on the critically endangered species list.

2.It is listed under Schedule-I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and J&K Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1978.

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.5) Consider following statements about ‘Green train corridors’ (GTC).

1.Green Train Corridors are sections of the railways which will be free of human waste on the tracks.

2.This is being achieved by the installation of bio-toilets in all coaches of Indian Railways.

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) Ministry of Railways envisioned a task of providing human discharge free bio-toilets in all its coaches by 2022. Consider following statements in this regard.

1.Bio-toilets technology jointly developed by Indian Railways and IIT-bombay for railway passenger coaches.

2.In the bio-toilet fitted coaches, human waste is collected in tanks below the toilets and the same is decomposed by a consortium of anaerobic bacteria.

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.2) Consider following statements in regard to ‘Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction’.

1.It aims at providing a platform to member countries for sharing best practices in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction.

2.Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction being organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs will be held at New Delhi.

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.3) ‘Hand in Hand exercise’ is a joint military exercise between which of the following given countries.

a) India and USA

b) India and Japan

c) India and China

d) India and France

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Mission 11 Million’.

1. The objective of the programme is to engage more than 11 million children in activities relating to Football.

2. Mission 11 Million is initiated by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

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.5) Recently, Mosul city was frequently in the news,it is located in

a) Syria

b) UAE

c) Iraq

d) Israel

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Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to ‘Global Conference on Voter Education’.

1. The first ever Global Conference on Voter Education titled as ‘Voter Education for Inclusive, Informed and Ethical Participation’ to be held in New Delhi.

2. It is being organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in association with World bank.

3. The motto of the conference is “No Voter to be Left Behind”.

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 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum’ (TPF).

1. India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum is the premier bilateral forum for discussion and resolution of trade and investment issues.

2. 10th India-United States Trade Policy Forum meeting will be held in Washington D.C.

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.3) Consider following statements about ‘National SC/ST Hub’.

1. It will work towards strengthening market access, capacity building, leveraging financial support schemes and sharing industry-best practices.

2. It will be set up under Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME)

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.4)  Consider following statements about SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) programmes

1. Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation was launched by Election Commission of India(ECI) in 2009.

2. Its aim was to creating awareness among voters and in turn make Indian democracy more participative and meaningful.

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.5) Where is Tihayu island (presently known as Katchal island) located?

a) Andaman Islands group

b) Lakshadweep

c) Maldives

d) Nicobar Islands group

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Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to recent breakthrough of producing electricity from water.

1. National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Bengaluru have developed a novel way of producing electricity from water at room temperature.

2. Nanoporous magnesium ferrite was used to split water into hydronium (H3O) and hydroxide (OH) ions

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.2) Recently, An expert committee of geologists and hydrologists reported the evidence of course of the river Saraswati. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. The Sarasvati River is one of the important river mentioned in the scripture Rig Veda and later Vedic texts.

2. River was once the lifeline of the north-western states of India and Harappa civilisation had flourished on the banks of this river.

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.3) Consider following statements about ‘INS Arihant’.

1. INS Arihant is an built nuclear-powered ballistic submarine with help of Russia.

2. INS Arihant is capable of carrying nuclear tipped ballistic missiles, the class referred to as Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN).

3. With launch of Arihant, India has quietly completed its nuclear triad – the capability to fire nuclear weapons from air, land and sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) “Hunar Haat”, an exhibition of handicrafts and embroidery made by the artisans at ‘India International Trade Fair’ is going to organised by

a) Ministry of Culture

b) Ministry of External Affairs

c) Ministry of Finance

d) Ministry of Minority Affairs

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)’

1. It was set up as a non profit company under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

2. Meeting of NSFDC held under chairmanship of Prime Minister.

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) Consider following statements about ‘Kigali amendment to Montreal Protocol’.

1. Kigali Agreement is a reaffirmation of the global intent to mitigate climate change and exemplifies international co-operation in this regard.

2. This is not a legally binding agreement to reduce use of HFCs.

3. In all, 197 countries agreed to a timeline to reduce the use of HFCs by roughly 85 per cent of their baselines by 2045.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about China’s ‘Manned Space Mission’, which was recently in the news.

1. This mission launched as part of China’s efforts to set up its own manned space station by 2022.

2. This will make it the only the country to have such a facility in service as the current in-service International Space Station (ISS) retires by 2024.

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.3) Consider following statements about ‘Botany legend Janaki Ammal’.

1. She organised and associated with the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).

2. She was one of the first women scientists to receive the Padma Shri award way back in 1977.

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.4) In 1990s, Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov articulated concept of a “strategic triangle” which was associated with which of the following multilateral group?

a) ASEAN

b) BRICS

c) SCO

d) BIMSTEC

 

Q.5) The Temple Mount (Haram esh-Sharif) is the religious site located in

a) Indonesia

b) Saudi Arabia

c) Iran

d) Jerusalem

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘Women of India Festival-2016’.

1. Festival is intended to highlight the health and environmental advantages of organic goods and benefits to women entrepreneurs.

2. It was organised and sponsored by the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare.

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.2) Consider following statements about ‘The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)’.

1. BIMSTEC is an international organisation involving a group of countries in South Asia and South East Asia.

2. Myanmar and Thailand are only member states of BIMSTEC from South East Asia.

3. BIMSTEC Headquarters is situated in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3) Recently, ‘Investing in Urban Resilience’ report is published by

a) BRICS

b) IUCN

c) World Bank

d) APEC

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Commonwealth of Nations’.

1. It is a voluntary intergovernmental organisation of 53 independent and equal sovereign states.

2. The Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters is at the Marlborough House, London.

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.5) Recently, India is focusing on offshore rupee bonds to finance its long-term infrastructure projects rather than green bonds. Consider following statements about ‘Green bonds’ .

1. Green bonds is debt instruments specifically used to fund ‘green’ environment-friendly projects.

2. The Exim Bank of India issued a India’s first dollar-denominated green bond.

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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