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1. Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Medical Association is a

founder member of the World Medical

Association.

2. The Indian Medical Association is

registered under the Companies Act of

1956.

Which of the given statement/s is/are

correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. India's Chang La seed bank in the

Himalayas, at a height of 17,300 feet,has

a storage facility with over 5,000 seed

accessions.

2. The vault is a joint venture of the

National Bureau of Plant Genetic

Resources (under ICAR) and the

Defence Institute of High-Altitude

Research (under DRDO).


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. The Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) was

recently observed worldwide. Which of the

following statements about the EOD is/are

correct?

1. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date

when humanity’s demand for ecological

resources and services in a given year

exceeds what Earth can regenerate in

that year.

2. EOD is hosted and calculated by Global

Footprint Network.

3. The global overshoot so calculated is the

number of days of that year that Earth’s

biocapacity suffices to provide for

humanity’s Ecological Footprint.

Select the correct statements:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 2 and 3

4. India’s Seed vault is located in

a) Sahyadris

b) Aravallis

c) Himalayas

d) Satpuras

5. What is the theme of the 22nd National

Conference on e-Governance 2019?

a) Digital India: Success to

Excellence

b) e-governance-A successful way to

digitize India

c) Digital Transformation


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d) Digitalization: Start up India, Standup

India

6. Consider the following statements

1. The Solar Charkha Mission is launched

by the Ministry of new and renewable

energy

2. The Mission will cover 50 clusters and

every cluster will employ 400 to 2000

artisans.

Which of the above statements is/are true

about The Solar Charkha Mission?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the

Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the

Parliament during the passage of

1. Ordinary Legislation

2. Money Bill

3. Constitution Amendment Bill

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

8. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in

the air is slowly raising the temperature of

the atmosphere, because it absorbs

a) the water vapour of the air and retains

its heat

b) the ultraviolet part of the solar

radiation

c) all the solar radiations

d) the infrared part of the solar

radiation

9. Thudumbattam- is a folk art of which of the

following states?

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Karnataka

c) Kerala

d) Andhra Pradesh

10. Consider the following statements about

Adarsh Smarak Scheme:

1. It is launched by Ministry of Tourism to

promote basic tourist facilities in well-

known historical sites

2. One of its components is to implement

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Which of the above statements is/are true

about The Solar Charkha Mission?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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1. Samabhanga is one of the three

primary dance positions in Odissi

2. Odissi is a dance form performed only

by women.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. The Muga Silk is recognized as a

protected geographical indication (GI) in

the state of:

a) Jharkhand

b) Assam

c) Odisha

d) Tamil Nadu

3. The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen

in the news in the context of-

a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna

b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves

c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation

System

d) Security of National Highways


regarding Orang National Park:

1. Orang National Park is located on the

North Bank of Brahmaputra River.

2. It is home to great Indian one-horned

rhinoceros.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. The National Data Quality Forum

(NDQF) recently seen in news is an

initiative of:

a) NITI Aayog

b) National Sample Survey Office

c) Centre for Development of Advanced

Computing (C-DAC)

d) National Institute for Medical

Statistics


regarding PUNCH Mission:

1. PUNCH stands for Polarimeter to

Unify the Corona and Heliosphere.

2. PUNCH Mission is focused on

understanding the transition of

particles from the Sun’s outer corona

to the solar wind that fills

interplanetary space.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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7. With reference to Automated Multi-

Modal Biometric Identification system,

Consider the following statements:

1. It aims to create an instant criminal

database by addition of fingerprint,

retina and face scans.

2. This system was recently adopted by

Maharashtra Police.


given below?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. ‘Chundan Vallam’ recently seen in news is

related to:

a) Nehru Trophy boat race in

Punnamada Lake

b) Kerala snake boats

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above

9. ‘TOI 270 c’ recently seen in news, refers

to:

a) an asteroid

b) Neptune’s moon

c) Exo planet


10. Tiger Hills frequently seen in news are

located in which of the following states?

a) Nagaland

b) Uttarakhand

c) Jammu & Kashmir

d) Mizoram


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1. Tx2’ program recently seen in news is

related to:

a) Conservation of Panda

b) Conservation of Tiger

c) Conservation of Taj Mahal

d) Conservation of Tropical Rainforest


regarding Geographical Indication Tag

1. It is governed by the Geographical

Indications of Goods (Registration and

Protection Act), 1999.

2. It is administered by the Controller

General of Patents, Designs and Trade

Marks, under the aegis of Ministry of

Commerce and Industries.

3. The registration of GI is valid for 20

years after which it needs to be renewed.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above

3. “Microdot Technology”, recently seen in

news is related to

a) A Nano satellite used in Military

communication.

b) A Spraying Technology used to

affix unique microscopic dots.

c) A technology used in non-invasive

surgery.

d) A technology used in nano sized drones.


1. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution

deals with the special status given to the

state of Jammu & Kashmir.

2. The President of India does not have

power to declare financial emergency in

the state of Jammu & Kashmir.


correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Consider the following statements in

respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna

and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):

1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United

Nations Environment Programme

(UNEP).

2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure

that trade in wild plants and animals is

not a threat to the conservation of

nature.

Which of the above statements is/are

correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only


6. Which of the following statements is/are

correct regarding the National Tiger

Conservation Authority (NTCA)?

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry

of Environment, Forests and Climate

Change

2. It lays down guidelines for

implementing project tiger in the buffer

and core area of tiger reserves


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Select the correct option:

a) 1 only b) 2 only


7. Regarding the POCSO Act, which of the

following statements is/ are correct?

1. The Act defines a child as any person

below 16 years of age

2. People who traffic children for sexual

purposes are also punishable under the

provisions

3. It provides for the establishment of

Special Courts for the trial of offenses

under the Act

Select the correct option:

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All the above


regarding the Singapore Convention on

Mediation which was recently seen in news:

1. It is associated with UN Convention on

International Settlement Agreements

(UNISA)

2. The mediation is based on the

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

principle


correct?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. What is the provision to safeguard the

autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

1. While appointing the Supreme Court

Judges, the President of India has to

consult the Chief Justice of India.

2. The Supreme Court Judges can be

removed by the Chief Justice of India

only.

3. The salaries of the Judges are charged

on the Consolidated Fund of India to

which the legislature does not have to

vote.

4. All appointments of officers and staffs of

the Supreme Court of India are made by

the Government only after consulting

the Chief Justice of India.


correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

10. Which one of the following sets of elements

was primarily responsible for the origin of

life on the Earth?

a) Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium

b) Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

c) Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus

d) Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium

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1. The purpose of Meghdoot Mobile App is:

a) To provide crop specific weather

based agro advisories to farmers

in local languages

b) To promote study of cloud science and

monsoon prediction

c) To commemorate the capture of Siachen

Glacier by the Indian Army


2. Area 51 recently seen is news is located in:

a) United States of America

b) Canada

c) Russia

d) Norway

3. Consider the following pairs:

1. Ulhas River - Karnataka

2. Rushikulya River - Odisha

3. Kosi River - Assam

Which of the above given pair(s) is/are

matched incorrectly?

a) 1 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 and 3 only

4. Valkyrie recently seen in news is a:

a) Fighter aircraft developed by Russia

b) Semi-autonomous robot

developed by NASA

c) Ancient Roman Goddess



Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles

(QRSAM):

1. It is an all-weather and all-terrain state-

of-the-art missile developed by ISRO for

the Indian Army

2. It uses solid-fuel propellant and has a

range of 25-30 km

Which of the statement(s) given above

is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. Spodoptera frugiperda which was recently

seen in news is:

a) A drone used for surveillance in border

areas.

b) An instrument used to remove space

debris.

c) An invasive pest that attacks

cereals and forage grasses.


7. With reference to ‘’Samarth’’, consider the

following statements:

1. It aims to bring India’s artisans,

weavers, and handicrafts producers into

e-commerce.

2. This initiative is being launched by

Flipkart

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given below?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. With reference to the religious history of

medieval India, the Sufi mystics were

known to pursue which of the following

practices?

1. Meditation and control of breath

2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place

3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a

state of ecstasy in their audience


given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

9. The Rowlatt Act aimed at

a) compulsory economic support to war

efforts

b) imprisonment without trial and

summary procedures for trial

c) suppression of the Khilafat Movement

d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of

the press

10. Which of the following would include

Foreign Direct Investment in India?

1. Subsidiaries of companies in India

2. Majority foreign equity holding in

Indian companies

3. Companies exclusively financed by

foreign companies

4. Portfolio investment


given below:

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 2 and 4 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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1. The term ‘’Ppar-γ2 and Arid5a’’ recently

seen in news refers to,

a) Vitamins

b) Proteins

c) Antibiotics



regarding Ramon Magsaysay Award:

1. It was established in 1957 and is

considered as Asia’s premier prize and

highest honor.

2. It is given twice in a year to individuals

or organisations in Asia.


above correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Kala Azar:

1. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent

2. It is a slow progressing indigenous

disease caused by a protozoan parasite

of genus Leishmania.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding “Sankalp’’

1. It is a centrally sponsored programme of

Ministry of Skill Development &

Entrepreneurship.

2. The project is supported by Asian

Development Bank

3. It focuses on the overall skilling

ecosystem covering both central and

state agencies.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above

5. ’Canine Distemper’’ recently seen in news,

refers to

a) It is a viral disease that affects the

canine tooth in humans

b) It is a viral disease that affects the

respiratory system in humans

c) It is a viral disease that affects the

respiratory system in dogs and

puppies.

d) It is a viral disease that affect the canine

tooth in dogs and puppies.

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6. Machail Mata Yatra recently seen is news is

located in

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Jammu & Kashmir

c) Uttarakhand

d) Nepal


regarding Saffron cultivation:

1. India is a leading producer in saffron

cultivation.

2. It is in great demand for its medicinal,

cosmetic and aromatic properties.


incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. The term 'non refoulment' recently seen in

news is associated with

a) Nuclear Policy

b) Asylum Policy

c) Biofuel Policy

d) Public Distribution System

9. The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that

a) big banks should try to open offices in

each district

b) there should be stiff competition among

the various nationalized banks

c) individual banks should adopt

particular districts for intensive

development

d) all the banks should make intensive

efforts to mobilize deposits

10. The distribution of powers between the

Centre and the States in the Indian

Constitution is based on the scheme

provided in the

a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909

b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919

c) Government of India Act, 1935

d) Indian Independence Act, 1947

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1. With regard to SANKALP scheme, which of

the following statements is correct?

a) it is a scheme aimed for building

inclusive infrastructure for the

differently-abled citizens

b) it is a scheme to empower women from

minority groups to take up leadership

roles

c) it aims to strengthen the overall

skilling ecosystem in the country


2. Which statement correctly describes the

IMPRINT scheme?

a) it tries to increase the number of patents

filed from Indian start-ups

b) it is an innovative scheme that accounts

for the environmental cost of various

government programmes

c) it is designed to arrest the problem of

illiteracy in Scheduled Tribes of India

d) it aims to provide solutions to the

most relevant engineering

challenges


Gaur:

1. It is native to Indian subcontinent and

southeast Asia.

2. It is categorized as vulnerable in IUCN

Red list.

3. It is the state animal of Goa.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above


regarding Genome India Initiative:

1. It aims to make predictive diagnostic

markers for diseases such as cancer and

genetic disorders

2. This initiative is implemented by

Ministry of Science and Technology.


not correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Lalit Kala Academy:

1. It aims to promote and propagate

understanding of Indian art, in and

outside the country.

2. It is funded by Ministry of Culture


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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regarding Surrogacy bill 2019;

1. The bill prohibits commercial surrogacy,

but allows altruistic surrogacy.

2. Altruistic surrogacy involves no

monetary compensation to the

surrogate mother.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. ‘IMPRINT’ recently seen in news, functions

under which of the following ministry?

a) Ministry of Science and

Technology

b) Ministry of Human Resource and

Development

c) Ministry of Environment and forest

resources

d) Ministry of Electronics and Information

technology

8. How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi

and Bharatanatyam dances?

1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues

is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in

Bharatanatyam.

2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping

the feet on its edges is a feature of

Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance

does not have such a form of

movements.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. The Lahore Session of the Indian National

Congress (1929) is very important in

history, because

1. the Congress passed a resolution

demanding complete independence

2. the rift between the extremists and

moderates was resolved in that Session

3. a resolution was passed rejecting the

two-nation theory in that Session


correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3 d) None of the above

10. Under which of the following circumstances

may 'Capital Gains' arise?

1. When there is an increase in the sales of

a product

2. When there is a. natural increase in the

value of the property owned

3. When you purchase a painting and there

is a growth in its value due to increase in

its popularity


given below:

a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3

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1. Which of the following statements is/ are

correct regarding the Deep Ocean Mission

(DOM)?

1. It is launched under the Ministry of

Mines, under Government of India

2. The main objective of the mission is to

explore the deep ocean for its energy

resources.

Choose the correct answer from the

following:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Just as Art 370 is to Jammu and Kashmir,

Art 371A is to,

a) Nagaland

b) Mizoram

c) Arunachal Pradesh

d) Andhra Pradesh


regarding Measles:

1. It is a highly infections illness caused by

Rubella virus.

2. India is the first country in WHO’s

Southeast Asia region to eliminate

measles


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Farsi Island is situated in

a) Gulf of Suez

b) Persian Gulf

c) Gulf of Finland

d) Gulf of Taranto

5. Valkyrie recently seen in news is related to

a) Robot build indigenously to do cataract

surgeries

b) Robot build by China to operate nuclear

reactors

c) Robot build by USA to colonize

Moon and Mars

d) Robot build by USA to deploy in border

fields.


regarding ‘’Pattamadai Silk Mat’’:

1. They are silk mats also called Pattu paai

that originated in small village of

Andhra Pradesh.

2. This mat is made up of Korai grass.

3. It has been granted Geographical

Indication (GI) status by the trademarks

and GI authorities.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above

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7. With reference to Changpa Tribal

Communities recently seen in news

consider the following statements.

1. They are semi nomadic Tibetan people

found in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

2. Pashmina wools which got GI tag is

produced by this tribe.


incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


The price of any currency in international

market is decided by the

1. World Bank

2. demand for goods/services provided by

the country concerned

3. stability of the government of the

concerned country

4. economic potential of the country in

question

Which of the statements given above are

correct?

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) 1 and 4 only

9. Consider the following areas:

1. Bandipur

2. Bhitarkanika

3. Manas

4. Sunderbans

Which of the above are Tiger Reserves?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 3 and 4 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) l, 2, 3 and 4

10. Which one of the following is the

characteristic climate of the Tropical

Savannah Region?

a) Rainfall throughout the year

b) Rainfall in winter only

c) An extremely short dry season

d) A definite dry and wet season

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1. Mt. Elbrus recently seen in news is located

in.

a) Europe

b) Russia

c) Australia

d) Africa


VIKRAM SARABHAI JOURNALISM

AWARD:

1. This award aims to recognize and

reward journalists who have actively

contributed towards the field of space

science

2. The nominations are open to all Indian

scientists who have a good experience in

journalism


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. The term ‘’OFET’’ recently seen in news

related to:

a) Device to detect Alcohol consumption

b) Device to detect adulteration in food

products

c) Device to detect bacteria

d) Device to detect blood sugar level


Mt. Elbrus:

1. It is a dormant volcano in Russia.

2. This mountain is considered as the

highest mountain in Europe.


not correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. ’HERACLES INEXPECTATUS’’ is recently

seen in news is?

a) Racing bicycle

b) Super- sized parrot

c) Super computer

d) Great Indian Bustard

6. In which one among the following

categories of protected areas in India are

local people not allowed to collect and use

the biomass?

a) Biosphere Reserves

b) National Parks

c) Wetlands declared under Ramsar

Convention

d) Wildlife Sanctuaries

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7. In the areas covered under the Panchayat

(Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act,

1996, what is the role/power of Gram

Sabha?

1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent

alienation of land in the Scheduled

Areas.

2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor

forest produce.

3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is

required for granting prospecting

licence or mining lease for any mineral

in the Scheduled Areas.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

8. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of

an adjournment motion is

a) to allow a discussion on a definite

matter of urgent public

importance

b) to let opposition members collect

information from the ministers

c) to allow a reduction of specific amount

in demand for grant

d) to postpone the proceedings to check

the inappropriate or violent behaviour

on the part of some members


regarding Intergovernmental Panel on

Climate Change (IPCC):

1. It is an Intergovernmental body under

the United Nations

2. It does not conduct its own research.

3. It was established in 1988 by the World

Meteorological Organization (WMO)

and the United Nations Environment

Programme (UNEP)


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?

1. It opposed idolatry.

2. It denied the need for a priestly class for

interpreting the religious texts.

3. It popularized the doctrine that the

Vedas are infallible.


given below:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

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Bharat Ratna Awards:

1. It is the highest civilian Award of the

country, was instituted in the year

1954.

2. The recommendations for Bharat

Ratna are made by the Prime

Minister himself to the President.

3. The number of annual awards is

restricted to a maximum of three in a

particular year.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 d) None


regarding National Entrepreneurship

Awards (NEA)

1. It is the 4th edition in the National

Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA)

series.

2. It aims to recognize and honor

outstanding young first-generation

Entrepreneurs and their Ecosystem

Builders for their outstanding

contribution in entrepreneurship

development.

3. It is implemented by Ministry of Skill

Development and Entrepreneurship

(MSDE)


correct?


c) 1, 2 and 3 d) None


Convention on International Trade in

Endangered Species (CITES)

1. It is also known as Washington

Convention.

2. It is a legally binding treaty on state

parties to the convention

3. It is administered by the United

Nations Development Programme

(UNDP).

Select the correct option using the codes

below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) All the above

4. India has proposed to remove Rosewood

from Appendix II (CITES). Which of the

following statement is cited as the reason

for its removal?

a) Due to its widespread cultivation, it is

no more considered as endangered for

trading.

b) The species has lost its economic value

and not widely traded.

c) It has the capacity to become

naturalized outside its native

range

d) None of the above.


Sardar Sarovar Dam:

1. It is a gravity dam on the river

Narmada

2. The project is funded by the Asian

Development Bank

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Which of the statements given above

is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 and 2

6. Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha drive

recently seen in news is to create

awareness about

a) Cleanliness

b) Primary Education

c) Water conservation

d) Rural Connectivity


regarding Biodiesel.

1. World Biofuel day is organized by

Ministry of New and Renewable

Energy.

2. It is derived from vegetable oils like

soybean oil or palm oil, vegetable

waste, and animal fats by a

biochemical process called

“Transesterification.”


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


The most effective contribution made by

Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian

National Movement was that he

1. exposed the economic exploitation of

India by the British

2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts

and restored the self-confidence of

Indians

3. stressed the need for eradication of all

the social evils before anything else


is/are correct?


c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

9. The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is

that

a) big banks should try to open offices in

each district

b) there should be stiff competition

among the various nationalized banks

c) individual banks should adopt

particular districts for intensive

development

d) all the banks should make intensive

efforts to mobilize deposits

10. Consider the following:

1. Assessment of land revenue on the

basis of nature of the soil and the

quality of crops

2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare

3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies

Which of the above was/were introduced

into India by the English?

a) 1 only b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3 d) None

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PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and

Timely Implementation):

1. It is a multi-purpose and multi-

modal platform that is aimed at

addressing common man’s

grievances

2. It is a three-tier system (PMO, Union

Government Secretaries, and Chief

Secretaries of the States)


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

2. Atal Innovation Mission is set up under

the

a) Department of Science and

Technology

b) Ministry of Employment

c) NITI Aayog

d) Ministry of Skill Development and

Entrepreneurship

3. Recently, there was a growing

awareness in our country about the

importance of Himalayan nettle

(Girardinia diversifolia) because it is

found to be a sustainable source of

a) anti-malarial drug

b) blodiesel

c) pulp for paper industry

d) textile fibre

4. Taxalogue recently seen in news is

related to

a) Tax paying app

b) e- journal

c) A Tax book with a list of all goods

d) None

5. Among the following, which one is the

largest exporter of rice in the world in

the last five years?

a) China

b) India

c) Myanmar

d) Vietnam

6. Under which Schedule of the

Constitution of India can the transfer of

tribal land to private parties for mining

be declared null and void?

a) Third Schedule

b) Fifth Schedule

c) Ninth Schedule

d) Twelfth Schedule

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7. Why is there a great concern about the

'microbeads' that are released into

environment?

a) They are considered harmful to

marine ecosystems.

b) They are considered to cause skin

cancer in children.

c) They are small enough to be

absorbed by crop plants in irrigated

fields.

d) They are often found to be used as

food adulterants.

8. The Global Competitiveness Report is

published by the

a) International Monetary Fund

b) United Nations Conference on Trade

and Development

c) World Economic Forum

d) World Bank

9. What is Cas9 protein that is often

mentioned in news?

a) A molecular scissors used in

targeted gene editing

b) A biosensor used in the accurate

detection of pathogens in patients

c) A gene that makes plants pest-

resistant

d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in

genetically modified crops

10. Recently, scientists observed the merger

of giant 'blackholes' billions of light-

years away from the Earth. What is the

significance of this observation?

a) 'Higgs boson particles' were detected.

b) 'Gravitational waves' were

detected.

c) Possibility of inter-galactic space

travel through 'wormhole' was

confirmed.

d) It enabled the scientists to

understand 'singularity'.


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1. Consider the following the statements

regarding E-Rozgar Samachar

1. It was launched by Ministry of

Electronics and Information

Technology.

2. It has been launched with a view to

make aspirants aware of job

opportunities in government sector

including public sector enterprises.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Women Transforming India Awards

2018, the upgraded portal of the Women

Entrepreneurship Platform is launched by

a) NITI Aayog and World Bank

b) Ministry of Women and Child

Development and United Nations

c) NITI Aayog and Ministry of Women

and Child Development

d) NITI Aayog and United Nations

3. RE-INVEST 2019, Investment meet and

Expo is to attract the right investments in

which of the following sectors?

a) Electronics sector

b) Health Sector

c) Education Sector

d) Renewable Energy Sector


BOARD OF CONTROL FOR CRICKET IN

INDIA (BCCI)

1. It is the national governing body for

cricket in India.

2. The board was formed as a society,

registered under the India Societies

Registration Act.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

5. Consider the following statements on

Mercury Poisoning.

1. The Minamata Convention is a

multilateral agreement that addresses

Mercury pollution.

2. India signed the Minamata

Convention but yet to ratify it.


incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None


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6. Consider the following statements with

respect to Indian crested porcupine

1. It is one of the largest nocturnal

rodent species

2. It is able to adapt to changing

environmental conditions and survive

in close proximity to human beings.


incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None


Oussudu Lake

1. It is a manmade lake located in

Puducherry and Tamilnadu.

2. The structure of the lake consists of

water, wetland/marsh and mudflats.

3. It is recognized as one of the

important wetlands of Asia by the

International Union for Conservation

of Nature and Natural Resources

(IUCN).


is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3 only

8. Almatti is a major dam built across which

of the following rivers?

a) Yamuna

b) Godavari

c) Krishna

d) Ganga

9. With reference to Asian Infrastructure

Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the

following statements

1. AIIB has more than 80 member

nations.

2. India is the largest shareholder in

AIIB.

3. AIIB does not have any members

from outside Asia.

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

10. The Chairmen of public sector banks are

selected by the

a) Banks Board Bureau

b) Reserve Bank of India

c) Union Ministry of Finance

d) Management of concerned bank


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Tardigrades:

1. These are prevalent in mosses and

lichens and feed on plant cells, algae,

and small invertebrates.

2. They are also known as water bears or

moss piglets.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Kajin Sara Lake:

1. This lake is the world’s highest lake in

Bhutan.

2. The lake would be the world’s highest

lake if its altitude of 5000-plus meters.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding World Adivasi Day:

1. The International Day of the World’s

Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9

August each year.

2. It was first pronounced by the United

Nations General Assembly in

December 1994.

3. In India, the indigenous people are

recognized constitutionally as

scheduled tribes under Article 342.


is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

4. With reference to International Atomic

Energy Agency, consider the following

statements:

1. It is the world's central

intergovernmental forum for scientific

and technical co-operation in the

nuclear field.

2. It was established as an autonomous

organization in 1957.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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5. The Composite Water Management Index

is released by,

a) World Resources Institute

b) ISRO

c) NITI Aayog

d) Sustainable Development Solutions

Network (SDSN)

6. Which statement describes the Transiting

Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) of

NASA?

a) it is a space telescope designed to

search for exoplanets

b) it is a rover designed to land in distant

exoplanets of the universe

c) it is an orbiter satellite to find Earth-

like planets in the universe


7. Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in

a) Chhattisgarh

b) Odisha

c) Maharashtra

d) Assam


1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory

Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory

body set up by the Government of

India.

2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to,

ensure competitive markets for gas.

3. Appeals against the decisions of

PNGRB go before the Appellate

Tribunals for Electricity.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following statements is / are

correct regarding the Maternity Benefit '

(Amendment) Act, 2017?

1. Pregnant women are entitled for three

months pre-delivery and three months

post-delivery paid leave.

2. Enterprises with creches must allow

the mother minimum six creche visits

daily.

3. Women with two children get reduced

entitlements.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only

c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

10. Which one of the following is not a sub-

index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing

Business Index'?

a) Maintenance of law and order

b) Paying taxes

c) Registering property

d) Dealing with construction permits


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1. Holmberg 15A recently seen in news

referred to

a) Exoplanet

b) Black Hole

c) Asteroid

d) Comet


Motor Vehicles Act,1988:

1. Protective headgear of prescribed

standards has been made mandatory

for children above 4 years.

2. Sikhs wearing turban have been

exempted from the provision of

Section 129.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Wild Buffalo:

1. Union Government declared the

Kolamarka forest area as a

conservation reserve for the Asiatic

Wild Buffalo.

2. The Wild Water Buffalo has been

listed as a Vulnerable species by IUCN.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas:

1. This campaign aims to draw up Gram

Panchayat Development Plans.

2. Gram Panchayats have been mandated

for the preparation of GPDP for

economic development and social

justice.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. In India, 'extended producer

responsibility' was introduced as an

important feature in which of the

following?

a) The Bio-medical Waste (Management

and Handling) Rules, 1998

b) The Recycled plastic (Manufacturing

and Usage) Rules, 1999

c) The e-Waste (Management and

Handling) Rules, 2011

d) The Food Safety and Standard

Regulations, 2011


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6. The economic cost of food grains to the

Food Corporation of India is Minimum

Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to

the farmers plus

a) transportation cost only

b) interest cost only

c) procurement incidentals and

distribution cost

d) procurement incidentals and charges

for godowns


respect to Black-naped hare

1. This animal is restricted to India and

Sri Lanka.

2. These creatures are known to live in

burrows

3. They come out during the night and

early mornings for grazing.


is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


PRAAPTI (Payment Ratification and

Analysis in Power procurement for

bringing Transparency in Invoicing of

generators) portal

1. It is launched by the Ministry of

Power.

2. It is developed to bring transparency

in power purchase transaction

between power generators and

distribution companies.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are

incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. The term ‘Perseids’ recently seen in news

is related to

a) Asteroids

b) Exoplanet

c) Meteor shower

d) Hurricane


regarding Measles

1. It is a highly contagious viral disease.

2. Under the plan, it targets elimination

of measles and controlling of Rubella

by 2020.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are

correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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1. The “Living with a Star” programme of

NASA aims to:

a) explore different aspects of the

Sun-Earth system

b) create awareness of science in schools

and colleges

c) take select few school students of

schools to meet the astronauts

d) find far away sun-like stars in the

universe

2. The festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in news, is

celebrated in:

a) Varanasi

b) Puri

c) Sikkim

d) Ladakh


correct about the BASIC countries?

1. It is an integral group within the

BRICS grouping and works on the

sidelines of BRICS grouping.

2. The primary aim of BASIC countries is

to pursue the interests of developing

countries at the WTO.

Choose the correct answer:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Which of the following products of Tamil

Nadu have been awarded with a GI tag?

1. Palani Panchamirtham

2. Toda Embroidery

3. Kolhapur Jaggery


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 and 3 only

5. The ‘No First Use’ doctrine often heard in

news, is related to,

a) Nuclear weapons

b) Paris climate agreement

c) Outer space weaponization

d) Organic Farming

6. Identify the correct statement regarding

the BS VI standards:

1. The Central Pollution Control Board

sets BS standards based on European

emission norms

2. Since their introduction in 2000, BS

norms for vehicular emission have got

increasingly stringent

Choose the correct answer from options

given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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7. Vyas Samman award is conferred:

a) for contribution to Sanskrit,

Persian, Arabic, Pali, Prakrit,

Classical Odiya, Classical

Kannada, Classical Telugu and

Classical Malayalam

b) for contribution to Classical Telugu,

classical Sanksrit, classical Tamil,

classical Odiya, classical Kannada,

classical Malayalam

c) for contribution to outstanding

translations from ancient Indian

literature to foreign languages

d) for a lifetime contribution to a

combination of all arts, dance, music,

theatre and art


1. Ganga Vriksharopan Abhiyan was

initiated as part of the Forest

Interventions in Ganga (FIG)

component of Namami Gange

Programme.

2. Under the program, plantation

activities are being carried out, all

along the banks of the River Ganga

with participation of local people.

3. It is being organised in Uttarakhand,

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and

West Bengal.


correct?


c) 1 only d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Operation Number Plate’ refers to:

a) to identify the vehicles involved in 'hit

and run' road accidents.

b) to identify vehicles standing at

railway stations across the

country

c) to map vehicles seized in various

police operations to their respective

owners.

d) none of the above

10. Which one of the following best describes

the term “Directed energy weapons”

sometimes seen in news?

a) It is type of weapon system that is

installed on latest INS Tarkash.

b) It is India’s first long range subsonic

cruise missile, which can be launched

from land, sea and air.

c) It is a ranged weapon that

damages its target with highly

focused energy, including laser,

microwaves and particle beams.

d) It is a kind of anti-air multi target all

weather fire and forgot with short,

medium and long range.


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regarding SWACHH SURVEKSHAN

GRAMEEN 2019:

1. Ministry of Drinking water and

sanitation launched the Swachh

Survekshan Grameen 2019.

2. It is an independent survey agency to

develop ranking of all districts of India

on the basis of quantitative and

qualitative sanitation parameters.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Tatrakshak Medals recently seen in news,

awarded to:

a) Personnel for displaying conspicuous

gallantry.

b) Personnel of Indian Coast Guard.

c) Personnel of distinguished in high

order.

d) Personnel of good work on field.


Notifiable Disease:

1. A notifiable disease is any disease that

is required by law to be reported to

government authorities.

2. International Health Regulations,

1969 require disease reporting to the

WHO in order to help with its global

surveillance and advisory role.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. Increasing the number of Judges in

Supreme Court is solely decided by

President.

2. The Supreme Court (Number of

Judges) Act, 1956 was last amended in

2009.


is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. The power to increase the number of

judges in the Supreme Court of India is

vested in

a) The President of India

b) The Chief Justice of India

c) The Law Commission

d) Parliament by Law


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6. Spahaerotheca Magadha recently seen in

news refers to

a) A burrowing frog species found

in Jharkhand

b) A night frog species found in Western

Ghats

c) A new snake species found in

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

d) A new plant species found in Manipur


"Golden Butterfly"

1. It is a speciality tea from Darjeeling

2. Golden Butterfly is made of tea buds

and not tea leaves


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Pretomanid recently seen in news refers

to

a) A new drug for HIV/AIDS treatment

b) A new drug for cancer treatment

c) A new drug for Tuberculosis

treatment

d) A new drug for Malaria treatment


Microplastics

1. Microbeads are kind of microplastics

used as exfoliates in some cleansers

and toothpastes.

2. It is banned in US, Canada and India

due to its toxic properties that causes

cancer.


is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. Mico Munduruku is a type of primate

discovered in the Central India.

2. Its habitat is threatened by

developmental activities.

Which of the statements about Mico

Munduruku is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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regarding Delimitation Commission

1. It is established under the provision of

Delimitation Commission Act.

2. The main task of the commission is

redrawing the boundaries of the

various assembly and Lok Sabha

constituencies based on a recent

census.

3. The representation from each State is

changed during this exercise.


is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) All the above

2. Kondapalli toys recently seen in news is

from which place?

a) Telangana

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Karnataka

d) Odisha


Aadi Mahotsav:

1. It is a joint initiative of Union Ministry

of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.

2. The Mahotsav will comprise of display

and sale of items of tribal art and craft,

tribal medicine & healers, tribal

cuisine and display of tribal folk

performance.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Products Place

1. Palani - Tamil Nadu

Panchamirtham

2. Tawlhlohpuan - Manipur

3. Mizo Puanchei - Mizoram

4. Tirur Betel leaf - Kerala

Which of the pairs given above are

correctly matched?

a) 1, 2 and 4 only

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 1, 3 and 4 only

5. Shyamoli is recently seen in news, is the

Heritage house of:

a) Vallabhbhai Patel

b) Rabindranath Tagore

c) Subash Chandra Bose

d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak


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reference to the National Medical

Commission Bill, 2019:

1. The Bill aims to set up a National

Medical Commission

2. The Bill authorizes the government to

allow non-medical degree holders to

practice medicine as community

health providers.

3. The Bill says that the NMC will have

the authority to grant a full-fledged

licence equal to physician practicing

allopathy to certain mid-level

practitioners connected with the

modern medical profession to practice

medicine.


is/are correct?


c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Intergovernmental Panel on

Climate Change (IPCC):

1. It is an Intergovernmental body under

the United Nations

2. The IPCC does not conduct its own

research.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only


8. Tawlhlohpuan recently seen is news is:

a) A kind of traditional fabric of North

East India

b) Ethnic tribal group from Mizoram

c) Traditional herbal species found in

Himalaya

d) Extinct goat species of Eastern

Himalaya


Puanchei:

1. It is a shawl/textile from Meghalaya.

2. It is an important marriage outfit.

3. It was granted GI tag recently.


is/are correct?


c) 3 only d) 2 and 3


1. Operation – IPKF In Sri

Pawan Lanka

2. Operation – Jammu and Kashmir

Rakshak

3. Operation – Assam

Rhino

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are

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Incredible India Tourist Facilitator

Certification (IITFC) Programme:

1. It is a digital initiative of Ministry of

Culture, Government of India

2. It is an online programme where one

can learn about tourism at their own

time, space, path and pace.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. NISHTHA recently seen in news is related

to:

a) Integrated Teacher Training

Programme

b) Traditional treatment for

inflammatory diseases

c) Rewarding states for their efforts in

mitigating Climate Change



Tinospora cardiofolia:

1. It is a traditional herb useful in

treating inflammation-induced

anaemia.

2. It has been recently found by

Scientists from Pune.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Green Climate Fund (GCF)

1. It was established within the

framework of UNFCCC

2. It is based in Incheon, South Korea

3. It is an operating entity of the financial

mechanism to assist developing

countries


correct?

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


Global SO2 emission hotspot database

1. The database was recently published

by Greenpeace

2. According to a new report, India is the

largest emitter of sulphur dioxide

(SO2) in the world


is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2 0 d) Neither 1 nor 2


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6. With reference to solar power production

in India, consider the following

statements:

1. India is the third largest in the world

in the manufacture of silicon wafers

used in photovoltaic units.

2. The solar power tariffs are determined

by the Solar Energy Corporation of

India.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. The staple commodities of export by the

English East India Company from Bengal

in the middle of the 18th century were

a) Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium

b) Sugar, salt, zinc and lead

c) Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea

d) Cotton, silk, saltpeter and opium

8. Which of the following constitutes

restructured assets/loans?

a) Loans with extended repayment

period

b) Loans with reduced interest rate

c) Converting a part of the loan into

equity

d) All of the above

9. Regarding the WHO Framework

Convention on Tobacco Control, identify

the correct statements:

1. It is the world’s first public health

treaty enacted under the World Health

Organization (WHO).

2. It is the biggest global initiative in

tobacco control.

3. India is a signatory to this treaty since

2004.


a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3 only

10. During the Indian Freedom Struggle,

why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular

indignation?

a) It curtailed the freedom of religion

b) It suppressed the Indian traditional

education

c) It authorized the government to

imprison people without trial

d) It curbed the trade union activities


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1. NISHTHA initiative was recently

launched by:

a) Ministry of Human Resources

and Development

b) Ministry of Science & Technology

c) Ministry of Culture



Defence Research and Development

Organisation (DRDO):

1. It is under the administrative control

of Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

2. It was formed after the 1971 India-

Pakistan War and is headquartered in

New Delhi


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Sehat Bima

Yojana (MGSSBY):

1. It is a state government scheme

launched by Punjab Government

2. It provides insurance cover to poor

farmers from the state


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards:

1. It is the highest sporting award of

India

2. It is awarded biannually by the

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Konkan exercise is held between:

a) Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy

b) Indian Airforce and Russian Airforce

c) Indian Navy and Royal Navy of

Britain


6. Quality Unknown: The Invisible Water

Crisis report is published by:

a) World Bank

b) UN Water

c) WHO

d) UNDP


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7. A report titled ‘Skin and Bones

Unresolved: An Analysis of Tiger Seizures

from 2000-2018’

is published by:

a) Ministry of Environment

b) TRAFFIC

c) National Tiger Conservation Authority

d) Global Tiger Forum

8. A “closed economy’’ is an economy in

which?

a) The money supply is fully controlled

b) Deficit financing takes place

c) Only exports take place

d) Neither exports nor imports take

place


Mobile Metallic Ramp (MMR):

1. It has been designed and developed by

Council of Scientific and Industrial

Research’s premier research

laboratory, Central Road Research

Institute (CRRI).

2. It will provide the strategic mobility

for Armoured and Mechanized units

and formations of the Army.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. What is M-Sand, recently seen in news?

a) It is a substitute of river sand for

concrete construction.

b) It refers to the fine powder or dust

found in Moon’s surface.

c) It refers to big crescent-shaped sand

dunes found in Mars.

d) None of the above.


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regarding State Rooftop Solar

Attractiveness Index (SARAL)

1. It is published by the Ministry of New

and Renewable Energy (MNRE) only

2. The objective of Index is to incentivize

rooftop solar by creating healthy

competition among the states


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Bhakra Nangal Dam is situated on which

of the following river?

a) Sutlej

b) Ravi

c) Mahanadi

d) Narmada

3. The Archaeological Site of Phupgoan

which has revealed evidence of an Iron

Age Settlement is situated on which of the

following rivers?

a) Koyna

b) Wardha

c) Penganga

d) Purna

4. With reference to the National Mission to

improve Learning Outcomes at the

Elementary level (NISHTHA) consider

the following statements:

1. It is the world’s largest teachers’

training programme of its kind in the

world.

2. It comes under the purview of

Ministry of Skill Development and

Entrepreneurship.

3. The objective is to motivate and equip

teachers to encourage and foster

critical thinking in students.


is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 only

d) 2 and 3 only


regarding Bhakra Dam

1. The dam is built on Sutlej River and it

is the 2nd tallest dam in Asia after

Tehri dam.

2. It provides for irrigation and

electricity to Haryana, Rajasthan,

Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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regarding Archaeological Survey of India

(ASI)

1. It is a statutory organization

established under the provisions of the

Ancient Monuments and

Archaeological Sites and Remains Act,

1958.

2. It functions under the aegis of the

Union Ministry of Culture.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. The Gogabil Lake recently seen in news is

situated in which one of the following

states?

a) Maharashtra

b) Bihar

c) Karnataka

d) Uttar Pradesh

8. The project Saraswathi2.0 recently seen

in news is related to

a) develop affordable technologies

for treatment of wastewater

b) revive the lost Saraswathi River

c) clean other sacred rivers of the country

d) interlinking the sacred rivers of the

country

9. What is Op-Blue Freedom, recently seen

in news?

a) It is a Fund from the World Bank, to

supports healthy and productive

oceans.

b) It is a nation-wide adaptive scuba

diving programme for people

with disabilities as well as the

able bodied.

c) It is an initiative of Government of

India to develop seaports and

maritime transport sectors under

Sagarmala programme.

d) It is an initiative of UNCLOS for the

sustainable economic development of

the ocean.

10. With reference to a recent research

published by a team of Indian and French

researchers on the 'Kutch desert',

consider the following statements:

1. The hot arid desert of Kutch was once

a humid sub-tropical forest.

2. Geological changes eventually closed

off the salt-flats’ connection to the sea

and the region turned into a large lake,

eventually becoming salty wetlands.


is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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1. Consider the following statements regarding

ocean energy

1. Various forms of Ocean energy are eligible

for meeting the non-solar Renewable

Purchase Obligations.

2. Ocean energy was declared as a form of

renewable energy by Ministry of power.

3. Oceans can produce both mechanical

energy and thermal energy.

Choose which of the following statements are

correct using the code below:




the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

1. It is a Non-Governmental body formed to

counter money-laundering.

2. It is formed on the initiative on the G7

countries.

3. The FATF Secretariat is housed at the

OECD headquarters in Paris.

Choose the correct statements using the code

below:




the hug hormone:

1. Oxytocin is the drug which is famously

dubbed to be as hug hormone.

2. It is known to be widely misused in the

Veterinary field.

3. This drug is known for its addiction

among the youth especially females.

Choose the incorrect statement using the

code below:

a) 1 only b) 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only d) 2 and 3


Laboratory for the Conservation of

Endangered Species (LaCONES).

1. It is a facility of CSIR’s Centre for Cellular

and Molecular Biology (CCMB).

2. It is India’s only facility for conservation

of endangered species.

3. It played a major role in increasing the

population of mouse deer in Telangana

forests.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?



5. Consider the statements regarding Indian

Ocean Dipole and select the correct one

a) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is when

the western Indian Ocean becomes

alternately warmer and then colder

than the eastern part of the ocean.

b) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is when the

eastern Indian Ocean becomes alternately

warmer and then colder than the western

part of the ocean.

c) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is when the

western Indian Ocean becomes

alternately colder and then warmer than

the eastern part of the ocean.

d) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is when the

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colder and then warmer than the eastern

part of the ocean.

6. With reference to ‘San-Sadhan’ Hackathon,

which of the following statement(s) is/are not

correct?

1. It is Government of India initiative under

the Accessible India Campaign.

2. It aims to ease the lives of Divyangjan by

making toilets smarter, more accessible,

and easier to use.

3. The initiative is being organized jointly by

the Ministry of Social Justice and

Empowerment and Ministry of Human

Resource Management

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:

a) 1 only b) 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only


Leprosy:

1. It is a bacterial infection.

2. Government of India aims to eliminate

leprosy by 2025.


correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only



1. Amazon Rainforests are large tropical

rainforest occupying the drainage basin of

the Amazon River and its tributaries in

southern North America.

2. Tropical forests are closed-canopy forests

growing only within 28 degrees north of

the equator.

3. They are very wet places, receiving more

than 200 cm rainfall per year, either

seasonally or throughout the year.


correct?


c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

9. The scheme ‘Sabka Vishwas’, sometimes

mentioned in the news is related to

a) Legacy dispute resolution

b) Confidence building measures in J&K

c) Communal harmony

d) Non-Performing Asset (NPA) resolution


1. The Free Drug Service Initiative was

launched by the NITI Aayog for giving

rankings to the states, in order to

encourage them to provide free drugs to

their patients coming to public health

facilities.

2. The flagship free medicine scheme,

Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana has

bagged the first position in the monthly

rankings issued under Free Drug Service

Initiative.

3. Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana was

launched by the Chief Minister of Madhya

Pradesh in October 2011.


correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only



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Fedor (Final Experimental Demonstration

Object Research)

1. It is an unmanned rocket carrying a life-

size humanoid robot which spends 10

days learning to assist astronauts on the

International Space Station

2. It is also known as Skybot F850 and was

recently launched by Russia


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. HR Khan Committee recently seen in news,

associated with which of the following?

a) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI)

norms

b) Economic Capital Framework

c) New direct tax legislation



Laboratory for the Conservation of

Endangered Species (LaCONES).

1. It is a dedicated facility of CSIR’s Centre

for Cellular and Molecular Biology

(CCMB) in Hyderabad

2. It uses modern biotechnologies for

conservation of endangered wildlife.

3. It is India’s only facility for conservation

of endangered species.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the bilateral trade between India

and Pakistan.

1. Cement is the only good with a

significant chunk coming from Pakistan.

2. No other commodity imported from

Pakistan is more than 10% of India’s

total imports.

3. India revoked Pakistan’s most-favoured

nation (MFN) status following the

Pulwama terrorist attack.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Women Entrepreneurship

Platform (WEP)

1. It is an initiative of NITI Aayog.

2. It is a first of its kind, unified access

portal which brings together women

from different parts of India to realize

their entrepreneurial aspirations


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is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only



International Renewable Energy Agency

(IRENA).

1. It is the first international organisation

to focus exclusively on renewable

energy, addressing needs in both

industrialized and developing countries.

2. It is an official United Nations observer.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Project SURE (Sustainable Resolution) is

launched by which of the following Ministry

a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

b) Ministry of Textiles

c) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

d) None of the Above

8. If a wetland of international importance is

brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what

does it imply?

a) Changes in ecological character

have occurred, are occurring or

are likely to occur in the wetland

as a result of human interference.

b) The country in which the wetland is

located should enact a law to prohibit

any human activity within five kilo

metres from the edge of the wetland

c) The survival of the wetland depends on

the cultural practices and traditions of

certain communities living in its vicinity

and therefore the cultural diversity

therein should not be destroyed

d) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage

Site’

9. Which one of the following pairs of islands

is separated from each other by the ‘Ten

Degree Channel’?

a) Andaman and Nicobar

b) Nicobar and Sumatra

c) Maldives and Lakshadweep

d) Sumatra and Java

10. With reference to Bombay Natural History

Society (BNHS), consider the following

statements:

1. It is an autonomous organization under

the Ministry of Environment and

Forests.

2. It strives to conserve nature through

action-based research, education and

public awareness.

3. It organizes and conducts nature trails

and camps for the general public.


correct?




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1. Hepatitis is an inflammation of liver.

2. Hepatitis B, C and E lead to chronic

disease in hundreds of millions of

people and, together, are the most

common cause of liver cirrhosis and

cancer.

3. The Sustainable Development Goal

calls for eliminating viral hepatitis by

2030.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

2. Which of the following commission,

recently seen in news, to chalk out

modalities for the Register of Indigenous

Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) exercise?

(a) Aruna Sundararajan Committee

(b) Rajiv Kumar Committee

(c) Banuo Z. Jamir Committee

(d) Bimal Jalan committee


regarding Deep Ocean Mission:

1. The mission proposes an offshore

desalination plant that will work with

tidal energy and developing a

submersible vehicle.

2. Ministry of Science & Technology has

unveiled the blueprint of this mission


is/are not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Securitypedia

1. It is an online encyclopaedia launched

by CISF

2. It incorporates a wide gamut of

security-related practices across the

globe.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Tivicay, recently seen in news refers to

(a) A medication used to treat Kala-Azar

(b) A medication used to treat Ebola virus

(c) A medication used to treat

HIV/AIDS

(d) A medication used to treat Typhoid


Ulhas river:

1. It is a west flowing river in Western

India in the state of Maharashtra.

2. It is disputed between the states of

Maharashtra and Goa.

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correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Hyperbola-I recently seen in news is a/an

(a) Indigenous amphibious warship

(b) Russia’s Nuclear powered submarine

(c) China’s first commercial rocket

(d) None of the above

8. Recently a Private Member’s Bill was

discussed in Lok Sabha, in this context

consider the following statements about

private Members bill:

1. It is introduced by a person who is not

a Member of Parliament (MP)

2. It is introduced by a Member of

Parliament who is not elected but only

nominated by the President of India


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. Which one of the following is not a feature

of Indian federalism?

(a) There is an independent judiciary in

India.

(b) Powers have been clearly divided

between the Centre and the States.

(c) The federating units have been given

unequal representation in the Rajya

Sabha.

(d) It is the result of an agreement

among the federating units.

10. ‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and

‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’,

sometimes seen in the news, are related to

(a) constitutional reforms

(b) Ganga Action Plan

(c) linking of rivers

(d) protection of Western Ghats

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World Hepatitis Day, 2019:

1. It is organised every year by The

International Health Organization

(IHO)

2. It was hosted by Pakistan and is

observed on 28th July


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


National Commission of Minorities:

1. It is a Constitutional Body set up under

Article 338 of the Constitution

2. It has power to declare any religious

minority as a minority community


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Grain by Grain report recently seen in

news:

1. It is the complete assessment of the

environmental performance of the

fertilizer industry in India

2. It is released by Centre for Science and

Environment (CSE)


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. ROBOBEE X- WING recently seen in news

is:

a) An insect inspired flying robot

b) A reusable rocket launched by ISRO

c) It is a robot indigenously developed by

India


5. Consider the statements about Black

rhinoceros:

1. It is a species of rhinoceros, native to

eastern and southern Africa

2. It is categorised as Critically

Endangered in IUCN Red list


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. Al Jufra Airbase recently seen in news is

located in:

a) Egypt

b) Kuwait

c) Libya

d) Cyprus

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Article 35A of the Indian constitution.

1. It was introduced through a Presidential

order of 1954.

2. It provides for rights and privileges to

the permanent residents of J&K state.

Which of the statement/s is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Arrange the following regions of J&K from

North To South.

1. Aksai Chin

2. Siachen Glacier

3. Valley of Kashmir


given below

a) 2 – 1 – 3

b) 1 – 3 – 2

c) 1 – 2 – 3

d) 3 – 2 – 1

9. With reference to the Delimitation

Commission, consider the following

statements:

1. The orders of the Delimitation

Commission cannot be challenged in a

Court of Law.

2. When the orders of the Delimitation

Commission are laid before the Lok

Sabha or State Legislative Assembly,

they cannot effect any modifications in

the orders.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc.,

because__:

a) The actual area of contact between the

wheel and axle is increased

b) The effective area of contact between the

wheel and axle is increased

c) The effective area of contact

between the wheel and axle is

reduced

d) None of the statements is correct

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regarding the International Court of

Justice:

1. It consists of 15 judges elected to nine-

year terms of office.

2. One third of the Judges retires every

four years and are not eligible for re-

election.

3. The judges are elected by the United

Nations General Assembly and the

Security Council.

Select the correct answers using the code

given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Article 370:

1. Indian Parliament cannot increase or

reduce the borders of the state.

2. Indian citizens from other states cannot

purchase land or property in Jammu &

Kashmir.

3. The residuary powers belong to the

Parliament except certain matters to

which state government has some

exclusive powers.

Select the incorrect options using the code

given below:

a) 1 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Peacock Parachute Spider or

Gooty Tarantula:

1. It is endemic to the Eastern Ghats

2. It is categorised as critically endangered

by the IUCN


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding ‘’Maitri’’ mobile app:

1. It is aimed at bringing together

individuals suffering from loneliness

and depression of Acid attack victim.

2. This app allows users to volunteer and

donate to old-age homes and

orphanages through it.


is/are not correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Press Council of India (PCI):

1. The PCI is a quasi-judicial body which

acts as a watchdog of the press.

2. It is an executive body in India that

governs the conduct of the print media.

3. It functions under the Press Council Act

1978.


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correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above

6. Child Wellbeing Index is published by:

a) World Vision India and IFMR

LEAD

b) UNDP

c) Human Development Index

d) WHO


National Safety Council of India:

1. It is a self-supporting non- profit

autonomous society coming under the

purview of Ministry of Health and

Family Welfare.

2. It was registered as a Society under the

Societies Registration Act, 1860.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. Bimal Jalan Committee was constituted

by the government of India to review of

the Reserve Banks Economic Capital

Framework (ECF) and propose a

suitable profits distribution policy.

2. The committee’s recommendations are

binding on RBI.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are

correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. BS-VI emission norms are equivalent to

Euro VI emission standards.

2. India decided to transition from BS V

norms to BS VI norms with effect from

April 1, 2020.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. Sabka Vishwas Scheme is related to:

a) Legacy dispute resolution

b) Health insurance for poor

c) Scholarship Scheme for higher

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Mitra:

1. Mitra is a lunar impact crater.

2. It is on the edge of another crater called

Mach.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. 'Open Acreage Licensing Programme’ is

related to:

a) Organic Farming

b) Fertilizer industry

c) Hydrocarbon exploration

d) Minor minerals exploration

3. Which of the following sectors in India is

permitted to attract 100 % Foreign Direct

Investment (FDI):

1. Single-brand retail trading

2. Multi-brand retail trading

3. Print media

4. Business of chit fund

5. Gambling and Betting

Choose the correct option(s) using the code

given below:

a) 1, 3 only

b) 1, 2, 3 only

c) 1, 2, 3, 4 only

d) All the above


regarding National Medical Commission

Bill:

1. It aims to set up both national level and

state level Medial commissions.

2. The commission consists of both full

time and part time members.

3. The bill has proposed for a National Exit

Test for the students graduating from

medical institutions.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Consider the following statements about Fit

India Movement:

1. It has been launched on 29th August to

celebrate ‘National Sports Day’

2. It is aimed at encouraging schools to

introduce compulsory sport activities in

their syllabi


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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6. ‘Tech Saksham’ recently seen in news is

related to:

a) Waste Management

b) Water Conservation

c) MSME Development

d) Defence Technology

7. Which of the following is the conditions

characterized by Werewolf Syndrome?

a) Neural disability

b) Excessive bleeding

c) Excessive hair growth on body



National Commission for Protection of

Child Rights (NCPCR):

1. NCPCR is a statutory body set up in

2007 under Commissions for Protection

of Child Rights Act, 2005.

2. This commission comes under Ministry

of Women and Child Development.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


National Commission for Women (NCW):

1. NCW is a statutory body established in

January 1992 under the National

Commission for Women Act, 1990.

2. It is apex national level organization of

India with the mandate of protecting

and promoting the interests of women.

3. It is made up of a chairperson, five

members and a member secretary.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above

10. Saharia Tribes recently seen in news are

mainly found in which of the following

state?

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Odisha

c) Jharkhand

d) Chhattisgarh

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regarding Directorate of Enforcement.

1. It is responsible for enforcing economic

laws and fighting economic crime.

2. It is a specialized financial investigation

agency under the Department of

Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

3. ED is mandated with the enforcement of

the FEMA Act, 1999 and certain

provisions under the (PMLA).


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding The Institute of Chartered

Accountants of India (ICAI):

1. It is an Indian independent and

professional investment information

and credit rating agency.

2. It is a statutory body created by the

parliament.

3. ICAI is solely responsible for setting the

Standards on Auditing in the audit of

financial statements in India.


incorrect?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only


3. In which of the following countries Kurds

were of a considerable majority?

1. Turkey

2. Iran

3. Chad

4. Syria

Choose the correct statement(s) using the

code given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2 and 4 only

4. With reference to ‘Biometric Seafarer

Identity Document (BSID)’, consider the

following statements:

1. After the U.S and China, India is the

third country in the world to issue

Biometric Seafarer Identity Document

(BSID).

2. BSID is issued by the Ministry of

Commerce and Industry.

3. International Labour Organization

(ILO) convention C-108 deals with the

Seafarers' Identity Document.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1 and 3 only


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5. Identify the correct statements about Land

Degradation Neutrality (LDN):

1. It is a target under the UN Sustainable

Development Goals.

2. It sets targets on which land can be

allowed to degrade as compensation for

development.


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. The mobile application Janaushadhi Sugam

is launched by,

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry for Chemicals and

Fertilizers

c) Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food

and Public Distribution

d) Ministry of Finance

7. Gymnothorax andamanensesis and

Gymnothorax smithi recently seen in news

are species of:

a) Snake b) Turtle

c) Lizard d) Eel


Biometric Seafarer Identity Document

(BSID):

1. India has become the first country in the

world to issue BSID

2. In India the BSID project has been

taken up in collaboration with Centre

for Development of Advanced

Computing (CDAC), Mumbai.


is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following statements Green

Climate Fund (GCF):

1. GCF is UN-backed fund considered as

key vehicle for climate-related

development programs.

2. It aims to help developing countries to

finance clean energy projects.

3. It was formally established by UNFCCC

decision in Berlin, Germany.


correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above

10. Consider the following pairs about GI tags

Products Place

1. Lock: Dindigul

2. Kandangi saree Kanchipuram

Which of the pairs given above are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


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1. Recently in news, the term

‘#FridaysForFuture” is related to:

a) Labour Laws

b) Climate Change

c) Industry 4.0


2. With reference to Angikaar Campaign,

consider the following statements:

1. The campaign focuses on social

behaviour change and on issues such as

water & energy conservation, tree

plantation, etc.

2. It has been launched by the Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate

Change.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following products recently

got Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

1. Dindigul Lock

2. Tirur Betel Leaf

3. Kandangi Saree

4. Lonavala Chikki


given below:

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1 and 2 only

4. Nar-Par-Tapi linking project recently seen

in news is located in the waters of which of

the following region?

a) Vidarbha

b) Seemandhra

c) Marathwada

d) Bundelkhand


West Bengal (Prevention of Lynching) Bill,

2019:

1. The bill defines “lynching” and “mob”

while providing for compensation to the

victims

2. Along with the jail term the bill also

provides for death sentence for those

involved in assaulting and injuring a

person.


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. Amazon forests cover which of the

following countries:

1. Brazil

2. Ecuador

3. Bolivia

4. Chile

5. Guyana


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Select the correct option using the code

given below:

a) 1, 2 and 5 only

b) 2, 3 and 5 only

c) 1, 3 and 5 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

7. Which of the statements given below are

not correct?

1. Replacement Rate measures the number

of children born to a woman at the end

of childbearing age.

2. Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is the average

number of children a woman needs to

have to keep the population at a

constant size.

3. India’s TFR at national level is

marginally lower than the Replacement

Rate.


given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Tuberculosis (TB):

1. It is an infectious airborne bacterial

disease caused by Mycobacterium

tuberculosis

2. The government has committed to

achieve a ‘90-90-90 target’ by 2025


incorrect?

a) 1 only b) 2 only



Anandan’s day gecko:

1. It is the most recent day gecko found in

the Nilgiris and is endemic to the

Western Ghats.

2. This species of day gecko was not found

in inaccessible forests, but near human

habitations


correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Greater Barrier Reef:

1. It is the world's largest coral reef system

composed of over 2,900 individual reefs

2. It received world heritage status in 1981,

the first coral reef ecosystem in the

world to have this distinction

3. The rising sea temperatures due to

climate change is the biggest threat to

the giant organism.


correct?


c) 1 only d) 1, 2 and 3


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