Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) The Russian IGLA-S (SA-24) recently seen in news is a:

a) Artillery Gun

b) Anti-Tank Missile

c) Surface to Air Missile

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Indian Army zeroes in on Russian Igla-S missile

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZ):

1. ESZ have been explicitly finds mention and is defined by Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. Any State Govt. can declare a particular area as ESZ under its territory.

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: Make elephant corridors eco-sensitive zones, says NGT

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Q.3) Recently the 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was held in New Delhi. With reference to the BASIC, consider the following statements:

1. The BASIC countries are a bloc of large industrialized countries – Brazil, South Africa, India, China and Australia.
2. The group was aimed to act jointly at the Copenhagen summit for common minimum position on emission reduction and public finance on Climate Change.

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: BASIC nations push for ‘climate finance’

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. 7^th edition of the International Tourism Mart was recently held in Agartala, Tripura.
2. It is an annual event organised only in the North Eastern region on rotation basis.

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: Press Information Bureau

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to Treasury Bills in India:

1. T-bills are zero coupon securities that pay no interest and are issued at a discount and redeemed at the face value at maturity.
2. T-Bills can be issued for a maximum period of 90 days.

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: Financial Express

 

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Q.1) Kibble balance is a self-calibrating electromechanical device used to measure:

a) Mass

b) Volume

c) Time

d) Gravity

Inspired by: [pib] World’s standard definition of kilogram now redefined

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Q.2) The Manodhairya Yojana, scheme providing financial support for rehabilitation of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and acid attacks is an initiative of which of the following states/UT?

a) Karnataka

b) Maharashtra

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Delhi

Inspired by: The Indian Express

Q.3) According to the Global Education Monitoring Report 2019 consider the following statements:

1. The report has been published by UNESCO.
2. Inter-State migration rates have doubled between 2001 and 2011 in India.

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: Literacy levels in rural India suffer due to migration, finds UNESCO study

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Q.4) With reference to the General Consent given to help CBI seamlessly conduct its investigation, consider the following statements:

1. A State government can withdraw the general consent to CBI for exercising the powers and jurisdiction for an investigation.
2. Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal governments withdrew “general consent” to the CBI for the first time in India.

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: Explained: Why CBI needs consent

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Q.5) With reference to the Vajra Prahar Bilateral Military Exercise, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Indo-US Special Forces joint training exercise.
2. It is held every year, alternately in India and the US.

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: Times Now

 

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Q.1) With an aim to reinforce the spirit of communal harmony and national integration the “Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) is being celebrated across the country. With respect to this event, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The event is being organised by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH).
2. The NFCH is a statutory body under Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] National Integration Week

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Decision Support System (DSS):

1. A DSS is a computer programme that helps in making sound rational decisions using mathematical programming and operation research techniques.
2. The DSS can be devised for decision making systems in implementing government schemes.

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: IIT devises program to maximize LPG Connections

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Q.3) The Global Relay of Observatories Watching Transients Happen (GROWTH)-India Telescope recently found mention in the news. With reference to the GROWTH, consider the following statements:

1. It is a robotic telescope designed to capture cosmic events occurring over relatively shorter periods of the cosmological timescale.
2. The telescope is a part of a multi-country collaborative initiative to observe transient events in the universe.
3. The US, UK, Japan, India, Germany, Taiwan and Israel are part of the initiative.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: GROWTH-India telescope’s first science observation

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Q.4) With reference to the Governor’s rule in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, consider the following statements:

1. Since J&K has a separate Constitution, Governor’s rule is imposed under Section 92 for six months after an approval by the President.
2. In case the Assembly is not dissolved within six months, President’s rule under Article 356 is extended to the State.

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: J&K all set for President’s rule

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Q.5) Recently India’s First Elephant Hospital was opened in the state of:

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Meghalaya

c) Jharkhand

d) Chhattisgarh

Inspired by: The Quint

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to East Asia Summit (EAS):

1. India has been participating in the EAS since its very inception in 2005.
2. The EAS consists of 10 ASEAN nations and Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the U.S.

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: 13th East Asia Summit

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Q.2) With reference to the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess, consider the following statements:

1. This cess is charged by the office of Chief Labour Commissioner under Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. Diversion of cess fund for welfare of workers is permissible.
3. The states/UTs are required that the schemes funded from cess fund should be exclusively for building and other construction workers only.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Maternity Leave Incentive Scheme

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Q.3) Which of the following statements tempts to closely define the term Economic Capital (EC)?

a) EC is the amount of capital held by a country’s central bank in foreign currency.

b) EC is the amount of risk capital that a bank estimates in order to remain solvent at a given confidence level and time horizon.

c) EC is the total FOREX reserves held by a country.

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Explained: The reserves in Reserve Bank

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Q.4) Recently the India International Cherry Blossom Festival was held in which of the following states?

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Meghalaya

c) Himachal Pradesh

d) Assam

Inspired by: India International Cherry Blossom Festival begins

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Q.5) The Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated to commemorate the visit of which of the following eminent personality to the All India Radio?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Maulana Azad

c) Mahatma Gandhi

d) WC Banerjee

Inspired by: Public Service Broadcasting Day being celebrated

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Q.1) Recently the General Assembly of Network for Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC) was held in New Delhi. The NEDAC was established by:

a) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

b) International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)

c) International Labour Organisation (ILO)

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Network for Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC) sets agenda for Cooperatives Trade

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Q.2) Recently the ‘Himalayan State Regional Council’ for the Indian Himalayan region was constituted. With reference to the HSRC, consider the following statements:

1. HSRC has been constituted by NITI Aayog.
2. HSRC will be the nodal agency for the Sustainable development in the Himalayan Region.
3. Some parts of West Bengal and Assam are under the jurisdiction of the HSRC along with other Himalayan States.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] NITI Aayog Constitutes Himalayan State Regional Council

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Q.3) The Columbus Program, Arusha Declaration and the Kyoto Conventions recently seen in news is related to which of the following global organisation/convention?

a) World Trade Organisation

b) World Customs Organisation

c) UN Environment

d) World Meteorological Organisation

Inspired by: World Customs Organization’s regional meet takes off in Jaipur

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Q.4) Which of the following does represent the Fundamental Unit of a Physical Quantity?

1. Metre
2. Kilogram
3. Kelvin
4. Mole
5. Candela

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 2, 3, 5

c) 1, 2, 4

d) All of the above

Inspired by: How much is a kilogram? Here comes a new way to measure it

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Q.5) Consider the following impacts of the First World War on Indian national movement:

1. Between 1911 and 1921, literacy rates as well as the number of literate individuals increased significantly.
2. The drain on the Indian economy in the form of cash, kind and loans to the British government came to about 367 million pounds
3. Domestic manufacturing sectors such as cotton benefited from the decline in British goods that had dominated the pre-war market

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 only

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The impact of World War I on India

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme:

1. The scheme is an initiative under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2. It is a youth-friendly scheme for attracting them to cooperative business ventures.

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: [pib] Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme

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Q.2) With reference to the GSLV MK III, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. GSLV-III has a higher payload capacity than the similar GSLV.
2. It is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
3. All three stages are equipped with cryogenic engine.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: GSAT-29 has a perfect launch

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with reference to the Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary:

1. It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
2. It comprises of sandy coastal, saline swamps and thorn scrub forests around the backwater.
3. It is a protected site under Ramsar Convention.
4. Nilgiri Tahr is the flagship species of the sanctuary.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 3 and 4

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Is Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary safe for migratory birds?

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Q.4) Toll-Operate-Transfer is a model for monetizing operational national highways projects. With reference to the TOT model, consider the following statements:

1. It is a model investors make a lump sum payment in return for long-term toll collection rights backed by a sound tolling system.
2. Under TOT, the concession period is of 30 years.

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: NHAI to get Rs 10,000 cr in 2nd round of TOT highways: Nitin Gadkari

Economic Times

Q.5) #PowerOf18 campaign for encouraging youth to contribute in public debates and participate in civic engagement for the 2019 general elections is an initiative of:

a) MyGov

b) Twitter

c) Facebook

d) None of these

Inspired by: #PowerOf18: XYZABC Campaign To Boost Youth Engagement For 2019 Polls

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Q.1) The Hydro-chloro-fluoro-carbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) was set up under:

a) Montreal Protocol

b) Kyoto Protocol

c) Vienna Protocol

d) None of these

Inspired by: Report sees climate risk from rise in Indian AC units

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Q.2) With respect to the National Green Tribunal, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Establishment of NGT draws inspiration from the India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.
2. NGT has been vested with powers to hear any matter relating to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1nor 2

Inspired by: Deny MSP to stubble burners: NGT

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Q.3) The Agricultural Marketing and Farm Friendly Reforms Index is released by:

a) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

c) NITI Aayog

d) None of the above

Inspired by: New index to check ease of doing agri-business

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. A venture capitalist is an investor who either provides capital to startup ventures or supports small companies that wish to expand but does not have access to equities markets.
2. An angel investor is an affluent individual who provides capital for a business start-up, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.

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: [pib] 2nd Startup India Investment Seminar in Beijing

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Q.5) LEAP and ARPIT initiatives recently seen in news are initiatives of:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Ministry of HRD

c) Ministry of Science and Technology

d) Ministry of Earth Sciences

Inspired by: [pib] Leadership for Academicians Program (LEAP) and Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT)

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Q.1) Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ is a bilateral naval exercise between which of the following countries?

a) Sri Lanka

b) Indonesia

c) Bangladesh

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] Bilateral Naval Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’

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Q.2) With reference to the National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group (NMDSG), which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is a national body to identify cases of monogenic diabetes across India.
2. Medical Council of India (MCI) is the nodal agency for NMDSG.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: National body set up to study rare form of diabetes

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to Monogenic Diabetes:

1. Monogenic diabetes is a rare condition resulting from mutations in a single gene.
2. In contrast, the most common types of diabetes—type 1 and type 2—are caused by multiple genes.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: National body set up to study rare form of diabetes

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Q.4) The term ‘SpiNNaker’ recently seen in news is a:

a) Largest Satellite Launching Vehicle

b) Super Computer

c) AI Driven Robot

d) Asteroid

Inspired by: World’s largest brain-like supercomputer switched on for first time

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Q.5) The Global RTI rankings is released by:

a) Centre for Law and Democracy

b) UNDP

c) Transparency International

d) Moodys

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Terms of disclosure

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Q.1) SIMBEX 2018 is a bilateral maritime exercise of India with which of the following countries?

a) Sri Lanka

b) Seychelles

c) Singapore

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] SIMBEX-18 kicks off at port Blair between India and Singapore

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL):

1. It is a100% owned energy service company (ESCO) of the Government of India.
2. It is the world’s largest public ESCO.
3. It is formed under Ministry of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] INSPIRE 2018

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Q.3) According to the National Immunization Schedule, the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) is suggested to be accorded to a child from the age of:

a) Birth

b) 6 weeks

c) 10 weeks

d) 6 months

Inspired by: Defeating pneumonia

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Q.4) With reference to the Central Board of Directors of the RBI, consider the following statements:

1. The RBI Board is a body comprising officials from the central bank and the Government of India, including officials nominated by the government.
2. The Board is also to recommend to the government the design, form and material of bank notes and also when and where they can serve as legal tender.
3. Union Finance Minister calls a Board meeting at least six times in a year, and at least once each quarter.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: Decoding the Central Board of the RBI

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Q.5) Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is a body established under the mandate of:

a) UN Environment

b) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

c) UNFCCC

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Protect the little helpers

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Q.1) Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the mechanism and procedure for sale of the enemy shares. Which of the following bodies/agencies is the Custodian of Enemy Properties in India?

a) Enforcement Directorate

b) Custodian of Enemy Property of India

c) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves laying down procedure and mechanism for Sale of Enemy Shares

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Q.2) The Global Cooling Innovation Summit recently held in New Delhi was organized by which of the following organisations/ministries?

a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

b) Ministry of Science and Technology

c) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

d) Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Inspired by: [pib] Global Cooling Innovation Summit, New Delhi

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the International Space Station:

1. The ISS is a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit.
2. It is collaboration between the United States, Russia and China only.
3. It can sometimes be seen with naked eye.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) 2 and 3

d) None are incorrect

Inspired by: China unveils new ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station as ISS days numbered

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Q.4) Article 20 mainly deals with protection of certain rights in case of conviction for offences. Consider the following statements with respect to the provisions under article 20:

1. It provides protection against double punishment only when the accused has been ‘prosecuted’ and ‘punished’ once.
2. It does not prevent subsequent trial and conviction for another offence even if the two offences have some common aspects.

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: No double jeopardy bar if there was no trial: Supreme Court

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Q.5) 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 given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: CSP 2016

 

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Q.1) Beyond Fake News Project is an initiative of:

a) Google

b) Facebook

c) WhatsApp

d) BBC

Inspired by: BBC launches fake news fight-back with global campaign

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Q.2) With reference to the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities 2018, consider the following statements:

1. It is organised by Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. India is hosting the event in collaboration with Government of Korea and Rehabilitation International (RI).
3. It propagates implementation of United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) – Article 21 relates to access to information.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: [pib] Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-global-it-challenge-for-youth-with-disabilities-2018/

Q.3) The South Asian Strategy often seen in news is related to which of the following countries:

a) Australia

b) Russia

c) USA

d) European Union

Inspired by: US exempts India from certain sanctions for development of Chabahar port in Iran

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Q.4) The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) does not denominate its Postal Stamps in which of the following Currencies?

1. US Dollars
2. Swiss Francs
3. Indian Rupees
4. Euros

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 3 and 4

d) All of the above

Inspired by: UN postal agency issues special Diwali stamp

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Q.5) Consider the following statements in context to External Commercial Borrowings of India:

1. ECBs are loans in India made by non-resident lenders in foreign currency to RBI.
2. They are used widely in India to facilitate access to foreign money by Indian corporations and PSUs.
3. Most of these loans are provided by foreign commercial banks and other institutions.
4. It is a loan availed of from non-resident lenders with a minimum average maturity of 3 months.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) All are correct

Inspired by: RBI relaxes ECB norms for infra companies

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Q.1) Lagrange Points are:

a) Points where critical velocity of a satellite is equal to its escape velocity from the orbit thus maintaining equilibrium in their respective orbit

b) Points where net gravitational effect is maximum which propels satellites in their orbits

c) Points where the pull of gravity working from two opposing celestial bodies is balanced due to the centripetal force of their orbits

d) None of these

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Q.2) Recently a Western Pacific nation has become the first country to ban many kinds of Sunscreens cream, in a move to protect its coral reefs from chemicals that scientists say cause significant damage. A 2017 report has found sunscreen products widespread in Jellyfish Lake, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the same country.

The above explanatory is referred to which of the following Pacific countries?

a) Papua New Guinea

b) Palau

c) Philippines

d) Solomon Islands

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Q.3) Which of the following ASEAN countries is/are not a member of Trans-Pacific Partnership?

1. Laos
2. Cambodia
3. Vietnam
4. Singapore

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 and 4

d) Only 4

Inspired by: ASEAN member countries of RCEP offer India concession

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Q.4) With reference to the National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Conservation and Management) Bill 2018, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to maintain Ecological flow of the River Ganga.
2. It proposes to ban the construction of all types of jetties, ports or “permanent hydraulic structures” in the Ganga.

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: National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Conservation and Management) Bill, 2018

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Q.5) Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?

1. Lord Cornwallis
2. Alexander Read
3. Thomas Munro

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: CSP 2017

 

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Q.1) The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is an important parameter in employment projections and formulation of employment strategies. With reference to the LFPR, consider the following statements:

1. LFPR is defined as the number of persons either employed or seeking jobs.
2. It is obtained by dividing the number of persons in the labour force by total population.
3. NSSO defines Labour force participation rate (LFPR) as the number of persons/person days in labour force per thousand persons/person days.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

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Q.2) Which of the following statements with reference to the Operation Greens is/are correct?

a) It aims to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops along with all horticulture crops.

b) It will ensure their availability throughout the country round the year without price volatility.

c) FSSAI is the Nodal Agency to implement these price stabilization measures.

d) MoFPI will provide 100% subsidy for transportation and hiring storage facilities for TOP crops.

Inspired by: [pib] Ministry of Food Processing Industries issues guidelines for OPERATION GREENS

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Q.3) The most earliest reference of Ayurveda is found in which of the following texts?

a) Atharva Veda

b) Charak Samhita

c) Rigveda

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] Ayurveda Day celebrated throughout the Country on 5th November

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Q.4) With reference to the Global Drug Survey 2019, consider the following statements:

1. It is conducted by World Health Organisation.
2. It releases the World Drug Report.
3. The GDS 2019 will survey consumption trends in alcohol, cannabis and opiates in India for the first time.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Global Drug Survey set to cover Indians

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Q.5) With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicle, consider the following statements:

1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3. GSLV MK III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 3 only

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) Vesta and Ceres recently seen in news are the names of:

a) Giant Stars

b) Comets

c) Bodies in Asteroid Belts

d) Exoplanets

Inspired by: ‘NASA’s historic Dawn mission to asteroid belt comes to end’

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Q.2) The Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative is sometimes seen in news is an initiative of:

a) UNDP

b) World Bank and IMF

c) Paris Club and IMF

d) None of these

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Q.3) The Shreya Singhal v. Union of India Judgment is related to:

a) Online Speech

b) Section 377 of IPC

c) Triple Talaq

d) None of these

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The ghosts of laws past: on the application of Section 66A of IT Act

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Q.4) Goldilocks Planets are:

1. Planets which orbits in the habitable zone around a star, where temperatures like those on Earth occur, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.
2. Earth is a Goldilocks Planet.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: The legacy of Kepler, retired planet-hunter

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Q.5) Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?

a) The money which is tendered in courts of law to defray the fee of legal cases

b) The money which a creditor is under compulsion to accept in settlement of his claims

c) The bank money in the form of cheques, drafts, bills of exchange, etc.

d) The metallic money in circulation in a country

 

Inspired by: CSP 2018

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Q.1) Jus Soli, a term sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following issue?

a) Citizenship

b) Voting Rights

c) Federal Politics

d) Judiciary

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Q.2) Recently Seychelles has raised 15 million dollars by offering ‘Blue Bond,’ raised from investors to finance ocean-based projects. With reference to the Blue Bonds, consider the following statements:

1. Seychelles for first time in the world has offered blue bond .
2. It is supported and guaranteed by World Bank and Global Environment Facility (GEF).

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: Seychelles issues world’s 1st ‘Blue Bond’

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Q.3) Recently a famous airport was re-named after Veer Surendra Sai, a well-known freedom fighter. The activities of Veer Surendra Sai belonged to which of the following states/UTs?

a) Jharkhand

b) Manipur

c) Odisha

d) Andhra Pradesh

Inspired by: Cabinet clears renaming Jharsuguda aerodrome as Veer Surendra Sai airport

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Q.4) With reference to the PSB 59 minute loan portal, consider the following statements:

1. Loans from Rs.10 lakh upto Rs. 100 crores can be granted in-principle approval through this portal.
2. There is no mandatory requirement for collateral.

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.5) Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?

1.  Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

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Q.1) The UTSONMOBILE application is developed by:

a) IRCTC

b) Google

c) National Informatics Centre

d) Centre for Railway Information Systems

Inspired by: [pib] Railways rolls out All-India Unreserved Mobile Ticketing facility (UTS on Mobile)

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agni –I Missile System:

1. Agni-I is a short-range ballistic missile developed by DRDO of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.
2. It is sleek single-stage missile, powered by solid propellants.
3. It has strike range of about 700km.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 3

d) 1 and 2

Inspired by: India conducts successful night trial of nuclear-capable Agni-I missile

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Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Dementia is a form of cognitive impairment that affects memory and other cognitive abilities.
2. Alzheimer disease is a type of Dementia.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Programme for the Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE):

1. It is a programme aimed to provide dedicated health care facilities to the senior citizens above 60 years of age.
2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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: [pib] 1st Annual Senior Care Conclave

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Q.5) Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?

a) Francois Bernier

b) Jean Baptiste Tavernier

c) Jean de Thevenot

d) Abbe Barthel Carre

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

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Q.1) The schemes of Sammruddhi,  Unnati and Airavata which aimed for skill education of socially marginalized communities belong to which of the following states?

a) Andhra Pradesh

b) Odisha

c) Maharashtra

d) Karnataka

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC):

1. It is a apex-level body constituted as per the recommendations of Raghuram Rajan Committee in 2008.
2. It is statutory body and funds are separately allocated to the council for undertaking its activities.
3. It is headed by Prime Minister of India.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 1

c) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] 19thMeeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

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Q.3) The Doing Business Report is released by:

a) IMF

b) World Bank

c) RBI

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] India at 77 Rank in World Bank’s Doing Business Report, 2018

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Q.4) With reference to Section 7 of the RBI Act, 1934, consider the following statements:

1. The Central Government may from time to time give directions to the RBI necessary in the public interest, after consultation with the Governor of the Bank.
2. This provision of the law is applicable to not just the RBI but also regulatory bodies in other sectors.

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: Explained: Section 7 of RBI Act

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Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Commercial Papers:

1. A commercial Paper (CP) is an unsecured loan raised by firms in money markets through instruments issued in the form of a promissory note.
2. CPs can be issued for maturities between a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of up to one year from the date of issue.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Why companies use commercial papers as a source of funds

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Q.1) Lokayan 18 is a:

a) Military Exercise

b) SPV for Swachh Bharat

c) Naval Expedition

d) Seabed exploration mission

Inspired by: [pib] INS Tarangini returns after Vogage across the World

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Q.2) Recently India and Japan has concluded a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA), a move that will help in bringing greater stability in foreign exchange and capital markets in the country. With reference to the BSA, consider the following statements:

1. India can acquire Yen as well as US Dollars in exchange of India Rupees.
2. The facility is entered into agreement by RBI and the Japanese central bank.

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: India, Japan sign $75 billion currency swap agreement

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Jal Vikas Marg Project:

1. It is a World Bank assisted project.
2. It aims to build and develop all major National Waterways of India.

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: India’s 1st container movement on inland waterways begins

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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to Soil Biodiversity:

1. Soil biodiversity is the total community from genes to species, and varies depending on the environment.
2. The immense diversity in soil allows for a great variety of ecosystem services that benefit the species that inhabit it, the species that use it, and its surrounding environment.
3. Human beings does not account to Soil Biodiversity.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) None are correct

Inspired by: India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF

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Q.5) The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains does not pass through which of the following states?

1. Rajasthan
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Punjab

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) Only 4

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Assault on Aravallis

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Tesla Coil:

1. It produces high-voltage, low-current, and high frequency alternating-current electricity.
2. It allows wireless transfer of electricity.
3. The same principle is used to produce sparks in E-crackers.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] CSIR develops Green Crackers and E-crackers

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Q.2) With reference to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), consider the following statements:

1. This system is nationwide online tracking system which integrates more than 15,000 police stations across the country.
2. It is implemented by Central Bureau of Investigations.

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: [pib] CCTN System

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Q.3) Recently the Odisha government has launched the Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) to warn coastal communities and fisherfolk about impending cyclone and tsunami through siren towers.

 With reference to the EWDS, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The EWDS is been implemented under the assistance of Asian Development Bank.
2. It comprises technologies such as satellite-based mobile data voice terminals, digital mobile radio, mass messaging system and universal communication interface for interoperability.
3. It is a part of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project and aims to inform the last man living near the sea in case of an impending cyclone.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Inspired by: Odisha launches disaster alert system for its coast

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Q.4) The Living Planet Report 2018 is released by:

a) UN Environment

b) IUCN

c) WWF

d) Birdlife International

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Q.5) The term Significant Economic Presence (SEP) is related to:

a) Taxes laid on foreign remittances

b) Taxing non-resident persons/firms in India

c) Taxation of Companies in SEZs of India

d) None of the above

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Q.1) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex governmental body to address governmental corruption in India. With reference to the CVC, consider the following statements:

1. It has the status of an autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charged with monitoring all vigilance activity under the Government of India.
2. It was set up after K. Santhanam Committee recommendations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] CVC observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2018

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Q.2) With reference to the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner of the CVC, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President.
2. The committee consists of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs (Member) and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] CVC observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2018

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Q.3) The United Nations regards him as a living legend. He has been described by the United Nations Environment Programme as “the Father of Economic Ecology.” Moreover he was one of three from India included in Time magazine’s 1999 list of the “20 most influential Asian people of the 20th century,” the other two being Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore.

Which of the following eminent personality is referred in the above paragraph?

a) Verghese Kurien

b) Amartya Sen

c) S. Swaminathan

d) K. R. Varadaraja Rao

Inspired by: [pib] Global Agriculture Leadership Summit 2018

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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Electoral Bonds Scheme 2018:

1. The bonds will be available in multiples of Rs1,000, Rs10,000, Rs1 lakh, Rs10 lakh and Rs1 crore.
2. It will remain valid for 15 days and shall not carry the donor’s name, although the payee will have to fulfill KYC.
3. It will be available for purchase from all branches of the State Bank of India (SBI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Electoral Bond Scheme 2018

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Q.5) With reference to the migratory bird Amur Falcon, consider the following statements:

1. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia, Mongolia and Northern China and then migrates in winter to Southern Africa.
2. Its IUCN Conservation status is “Critically Endangered”.
3. Doyang Lake in Nagaland’s Wokha district is their stopover in India.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Siberian visitors freeze Assam-Meghalaya border dispute

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