Attachment March Current Affairs Test 2018 MARCH PDF

March Current Affairs Test 2018
March Current Affairs

Q.1) 1. With reference to National Virtual Library, Consider the following statements 1. It will be a
multi-lingual online platform, of the collection of documents, books, audio-visual of different subjects
2. It is a part of the National Mission on Libraries. Consider the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.2) With reference to International Competition Network, Consider the following statements 1. It
advocates adoption of superior standards and procedures in competition enforcement around the
world. 2. India hosted the ICN2018 Annual Conference for the second time. Which of the following
statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.3) Consider the following statements 1. Geographical Indications (GI) are one of the eight
intellectual property items coming under WTO‘s TRIPs 2. It allows member countries to protect
products belongs to a specific territory against commercial exploitation by other parties Which of the
following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.4) With reference to Saora Paintings, Consider the following statements 1. Saora Paintings are
traditional fresco-murals and are locally called as Idital 2. They are painted with figurative patterns
and figures which are drawn in stylized manner Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.5) With reference to Peat lands, Consider the followings statements 1. It regulates water flow ,also
play an important role in retention of pollutants and nutrients 2. They are source of berries,
mushrooms and medicinal plants in boreal and temperate regions 3. Parties of Global Peatlands
Initiatives recently signed Brazzaville Declaration to save peatlands Which of the following
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1,2 and 3
Q.6) With reference to Conservation Assured, Consider the following statements 1. It is a

management tool which sets basic criteria for effective management of tiger conservation reserves
only 2. It is a key element in realizing the ambitious goal of doubling the global tiger population by
2022 Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.7) With reference to Priority Sector Lending, consider the following statements 1. It is the lending
by a commercial bank for certain sectors which are identified as ―priority sector‖ by the central bank
2. With any shortfall in lending to priority sector banks have to contribute to the Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
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[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.8) With reference to Gold Related Schemes, Consider the following statements 1. Gold
Monetization Scheme aims to merge the gold into the formal economy and reduce the country‘s gold
imports. 2. Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme is government securities denominated in grams of gold
issued by RBI. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.9) With reference to National E-Mobility Programme, Consider the following statements 1. It aims
to provide an impetus to the entire e-mobility ecosystem. 2. It will be implemented by Energy
Efficiency Services Limited and Ministry of Power. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.10) With reference to, Energy Transition Index, Consider the following statements 1. It is a
composite index that focuses on tracking specific indicators to measure the energy system
performance and transition readiness of 192 countries. 2. It ranks countries on how well they are
able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability. Which
of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.11) With reference to Inner Line Permit System, Consider the following statements 1. It regulates
the entry of non-domicile Indian citizens into a restricted region. 2. It is imposed in Arunachal
Pradesh and Mizoram only. Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
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[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.12) With reference to Cyber Swachhta Kendra, Consider the following statements 1. It is part of
Digital India initiative to create a secure cyber space by detecting botnet infections. 2. It is being
operated by CERT-IN. Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.13) With reference to, Cold fusion Sector Consider the following statements 1. It is a nuclear
fusion supposedly occurring at or close to room temperature. 2. It is a form of energy generated
when hydrogen interacts with various metals like nickel and palladium. Which of the following
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.14) With reference to World Hindi Secretariat, consider the following statements 1. It is an
international organization representing countries and regions where Hindi is the first or customary
language 2. It was set up by the governments of India and Mauritius to promote Hindi across the
world Which of the following statements iss/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.15) With reference to Ex Samvedna, consider the following statements 1. It is the first composite
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster relief Air exercise in the South Asian region 2. It is aimed at
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setting up a scenario of post Tsunami disaster requirements only. Which of the following statements
is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.16) Consider the followings statements 1. United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March
the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012 2. Theme of 2018 is Forests and Sustainable Cities
Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.17) With reference, SATH-E program, consider the following statements 1. It aims to transform
elementary and secondary school education across the selected states. 2. Roadmaps for this
program were jointly prepared by NITI Aayog, the three States aiming to become ‗Role Model
States‘ in school education Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.18) With reference to World Happiness Report, consider the followings statements 1. It is a
measure of happiness published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
2. Rankings are based on Gallup polls of self-reported wellbeing, as well as perceptions of
corruption, generosity and freedom Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.19) With reference to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), consider the
following statements, 1. It is an International Certification run by U.S Green Building Council and
UNEP 2. It provides a framework to building owners and operators for identifying and implementing
green building solutions. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.20) With reference to ‗SWADHAR GREH SCHEME‘, consider the following statements 1. It targets
the women victims of difficult circumstances who are in need of institutional support for relief and
rehabilitation 2. It is duty of the State/UTs to setup the Swadhar Grehs 3. It is administered by
Ministry of Women And Child Development Which of the following statement is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1,2 and 3
Q.21) 1. With reference to Pritzker Prize, Consider the following statements 1. It is awarded each
year to a living architect for his/her significant achievements 2. Balkrishna V. Doshi is the first Indian
who won the prestigious Pritzker Prize for his innovative work of designing low-cost housing Which
of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.22) With reference to ―MAA (Mother Absolute Affection), Consider the following statements 1.
Flagship programme to ensure that adequate awareness is generated about the benefits of
breastfeeding 2. Programme will focus on initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusive
breastfeeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding for at least three years. 3.
UNICEF and UNDP will administer it. Which of the following statements is /are correct?
[A] Only 1
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[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1,2 and 3
Q.23) With reference to ―Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana‖ consider the following statements
1. It was previously known as Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana 2. It provides direct benefit
transfer of Rs. 5000 in beneficiary‘s bank/post office account in three installments 3. It is available to
all Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM). Which of the followings statements is/are
incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
Q.24) Consider the following statements 1. Under Price Deficiency Payment (PDP system), farmers
will be compensated for difference between the MSPs and the Procurement Price. 2. Price
deficiency system will be introduced for targeted crops only. Which of the following statements is/are
incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.25) With reference to Peer-to-Peer lending, consider the following statements 1. It refers to a
crowd funding platform, online only 2. Recently RBI classified them as Non-Banking Financial
Companies(NBFCs) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Q.26) The term Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is sometimes seen in the news with reference
to
[A] It is method of Private placement in qualified institutions.
[B] It is capital-raising tool wherein a listed company can issue equity shares.
[C] A fund offers the security of a fund and liquidity of stock.
[D] Certifying the skills acquired by the trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.
Q.27) With reference to Atal Innovation Mission, consider the following statements 1. It is a flagship
initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. 2. Atal Incubation
Centers and Atal Tinkering Laboratories are one of the sub- components of this mission. Which of
the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.28) With reference to Saubhagya‘ scheme, Consider the following statements 1. It aims to provide
free electricity connections to all households in rural areas and poor families in urban areas. 2. Rural
Electrification Corporation (REC) has been designated as nodal agency for this scheme Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.29) With reference to Smart India Hackathon 2018, consider the following statements 1. It is a
non-stop digital product development competition, where problems are posed to technology students
for innovative solutions. 2. It is been organized by Ministry of Human Resource and IISc. Which of
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.30) With reference to Know India Programme, Consider the followings statements 1. It is a
flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs for engagement with Indian origin youth to
enhance their awareness about India 2. One should have visited India through any previous
Programme of Government of India Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.31) With reference to India Convention Promotion Bureau, Consider the following statements 1. It
has been set up to promote India as a venue for International Conferences and Exhibitions. 2. It has
been set up under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Commerce. Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.32) With reference to National Building Construction Corporation, consider the following
statements 1. It is a blue-chip Government of India Navratna Enterprise under the Ministry of Urban
Development and Ministry of Finance. 2. It is the sole land authorized agency for central
undertakings. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.33) With reference to Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, Consider the following
statements 1. It is responsible for approval of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered
organisms and products into the environment 2. It is the regulatory body for Genetically Modified
Organisms (GMOs) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
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[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.34) With reference to National Financial Reporting Authority, Consider the following statements 1.
It is a body proposed in Companies Act 2013 for the establishment and enforcement of accounting
and auditing standards and oversight of the work of auditors. 2. Its jurisdiction will extend to all listed
companies as well as large unlisted public companies only. Which of the following statement si/are
correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.35) With reference to No confidence motion, consider the following statements 1. It is a

parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against the entire council of ministers. 2.
There is no mention of a no-confidence motion in the constitution. Which of the following statements
is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.36) With reference to Geomagnetic storm, consider the following statements 1. They are caused
when events such as solar flares can send higher than normal levels of radiation towards Earth. 2.
Its effects include disruptions in communication systems and appearance of auroras. Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.37) With reference to State of the Global Climate in 2017, consider the following statements 1. It is
released by World Meteorological Organization 2. According to it, 2017 was 2nd warmest year on
record after 2016 Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.38) With reference to LaQshya programme, consider the following statements 1. It is an initiative
to improve the quality of care in the labour rooms, operation theatres and other mother and child
areas in public health facilities across the country. 2. It is launched by Union Ministry of Health and
Family welfare and Ministry of Women & Child Development Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.39) With reference to South Asia cooperative environment program, consider the following
statements 1. It is an inter-governmental organization, established by the governments of South Asia
to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region.
2. It serves as the secretariat of South Asian Seas Programme Which of the following statement
is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.40) With reference to UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, Consider the
following statements 1. It was established by International Telecommunication Unit as Broadband
Commission for Digital Development. 2. Its aim is to boost the importance of broadband on the
international policy agenda and expand broadband access in every country Which of the following
[A] Only 1
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[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.41) With reference, Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme, Consider the following statements. 1. It aims
to ensure balanced use of fertilizers, improve agriculture productivity, promote growth of indigenous
fertilizer industry 2. Under this scheme a fixed amount of subsidy decided on monthly basis Which of
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.42) With reference to Urea Subsidy Scheme, Consider the following statements 1. It is a part of
Central Sector Scheme which is partially financed by the Government 2. It also includes freight
subsidy for movement of urea across the country. Which of the following statement is/are incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.43) With reference to National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India, Consider
the following statements 1. It aims to promote co-operative marketing of agricultural produce to
benefit farmers. 2. Its objective is to organize, promote and develop marketing, processing and
storage of agricultural, horticultural and forest produce. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.44) With reference to Eco-Circuits Projects, consider the following statements 1. It is one of the
thematic circuits identified for development under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2. There are 6 eco
circuit projects are in the states of Uttrakhand, Mizoram, Kerala, Telegana and Madhya Pradesh and
New Delhi Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.45) With reference to National Mission for Manuscript, Consider the followings statements 1.
Mission has the mandate of identifying, documenting, conserving and making accessible the
manuscript heritage of India 2. A manuscript is a handwritten composition on paper, bark, cloth,
metal, palm leaf or any other material dating back at least sixty-five years Which of the following
statements is/are incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.46) With reference to India-based Neutrino Observatory, Consider the following statements 1. It is
a particle physics research project to primarily study the elusive sub-atomic particles called neutrino.
2. observatory is said to symbolize India‗s quest for research in particle physics. Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.47) With reference, Hypervelocity Asteroid Mitigation Mission for Emergency Response vehicle,
Consider the following statements 1. It is a spacecraft designed to serve as either a kinetic impactor
or as a transport vehicle for a nuclear device. 2. It can deflect an asteroid by nudging Which of the
following statement si/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
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[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.48) Consider the followings statements 1. A trade deficit is an economic measure of international
trade in which a country's imports exceeds its exports. 2. India‗s trade deficit has increased in last 6
months Which of the following statements is /are incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.49) With reference to India Council for Cultural Relations, Consider the following statements 1. It
is an autonomous organization under the administrative control of Ministry of External Affair. 2. Its
objective is to foster and strengthen cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and
other countries Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.50) With reference to Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, consider the following
statements 1. It is a multilateral mechanism to assist in the implementation of pledges made by the
G20 in Pittsburgh in September 2009 2. Its objective is to improve incomes and food and nutrition
security in low-income countries by boosting agricultural productivity. Which of the following
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.51) With reference to Permanent Indus Commission, consider the following statements 1. It is a
bilateral commission of officials from India-Pakistan, created to implement and manage goals of
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Indus Waters Treaty 2. Meeting of the commission is held alternately in India and Pakistan every
quarterly Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.52) Consider the following statements 1. Cool EMS Service is one-way service from Japan to
India which allows customers in India to import Japanese food items for personal use which is
allowed under Indian regulations 2. Cool EMS Service will be available in Delhi only. Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.53) Consider the following statements 1. India Development Foundation is an autonomous not for-
profit Trust, to facilitate Overseas Indian philanthropy into social and development projects in India 2.
It is chaired by Minister of External Affairs. Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.54) With reference to European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Consider the following
statements 1. It is an international financial institution that supports projects in over 130 countries 2.
It also works with publicly owned companies, to support privatization, restructuring state-owned firms
and improving municipal services. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.55) With reference to International Criminal Court, Consider the following statements 1. It is the
court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity 2. It is the
first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the
perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.56) With reference to Gender vulnerability index, consider the following statements 1. It is aimed
at comprehensively understanding the dimensions of various problems affecting children, particularly
girls. 2. It was released for the second time by Child development NGO Plan India Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.57) With reference to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana,Consider the following
statements 1. It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality
medicines at affordable prices to the masses. 2. PMBJP stores have been set up to provide generic
drugs, which are available at lesser prices but are equivalent in quality and efficacy as expensive
branded drug. Which of the following statements
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.58) 3. With reference to Digital Information in Healthcare Security act, Consider the following
statements 1. It lays down that any health data is the property of the person who it pertains to 2. It
envisages a health information exchange, a State Electronic Health Authority and a National
Electronic Health Authority Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.59) . With reference to e-Sanad, Consider the following statements 1. It is a project aimed at
online submission and verification of documents 2. Recently national academic depository has been
integrated with the e-SANAD portal. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.60) . Consider the following statements 1. Honolulu Strategy is a global framework for the
prevention and management of marine debris 2. Washington Declaration on Protection of the Marine
Environment from Land-based Activities created Global Programme of Action of UNEP. Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.61) With reference to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Consider the following statements 1. It is a
neurodegenerative condition that attacks the motor nerve cells in the brain only 2. It is also known as
Lou Gehrig‘s disease Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.62) Consider the following pairs Schemes : Ministries 1. SAATHI Ministry of Textile 2. NAQUIM
Ministry of Water Resources 3. SAKSHAM Ministry of Skill Development Which of the following pairs
is /are in correct
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1,2 and 3
Q.63) With reference to Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act 2003(FRBM Act), which
of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Recently it is being amended on the recommendations
of fiscal reform and budget management committee headed by N.K Verma 2. The amendments
includes bringing down the central government debt to GDP ratio to 40% 3. The Fiscal target of 3%
was achieved only once ,in 2007-08 Select the correct answer using the code below.
[A] Only 1
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1,2 and 3 only
[D] 1 and 3 only
Q.64) With reference to Public Financial Management System, Consider the following statements 1.
It provides platform for efficient management of funds through tracking of funds and real time
reporting of expenditure and receipts through treasury and bank interface 2. It is implemented by the
Controller General of Accounts. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.65) With reference to Gulf Bridge International Cable System, consider the following statements 1.
It is a private submarine cable system connecting the Gulf countries together and provide onward
connectivity to the rest of the world 2. It was launched in Feb. 2014, connecting the world to the Gulf
Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
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[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.66) With reference to Crew Interactive MObile CompanioN, Consider the following statements 1. It
will be the first AI-based mission and flight assistance system 2. It is designed to support astronauts
in performing routine work Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.67) With reference carbonaceous chondrites, Consider the following statements 1. They are
formed in oxygen-rich regions of the early solar system 2. It contains very primitive traces of carbon
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.68) Consider the following statements 1. Cold fusion is a form of energy generated when
hydrogen interacts with various metals like nickel and palladium. 2. No radioactive materials are
used in cold fusion Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.69) With reference to Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, Consider the following statements 1. It
is an upcoming NASA mission that will look for planets orbiting the brightest stars in Earth‘s sky. 2. It
will occupy a never-before-used orbit high above Earth Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
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[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.70) Consider the following statements 1. Insight Mission is the first-ever mission by NASA
dedicated to exploring the deep interior of Mars. 2. It will also be the first Nasa mission to place a
seismometer, a device that measures Marsquakes, on the soil of another planet Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.71) With reference to Global Climate Observing System, consider the following statements 1. It is
co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)and United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) 2. Its objective to provide climate observations, data records and information to
specified users only. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.72) With reference to Climate Watch, consider the following statements 1. It is a comprehensive,
user-friendly database of all countries‘ Nationally Determined Contributions 2. It is managed by
World Resources Institute Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.73) In which state, the world‘s largest solar park ‗Shakti Sthala‘ was inaugurated?
[A] Rajasthan
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[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kerala
Q.74) In which state, India‘s first coastal policing academy ―The National Academy of Coastal
Policing (NACP)‖ was set up?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Vishakhapatanam
[C] Goa
[D] West Bengal
Q.75) Consider the following pairs, Worlds First : Place 1. Photovoltaic Highway Japan 2. Solar road
France 3. Solar bike path Netherlands Which of the following pairs is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
Q.76) In which among the following states, India's first Insect Museum has been opened?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Q.77) With reference to KrishiVigyan Kendra, Consider the following statements 1. It aims to impart
vocational training to the practicing farmers, school dropouts and field level extension functionaries.
2. It is a project of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
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[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.78) With reference to Udyam Sakhi Portal,consider the following statements 1. Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) has launched a portal for women entrepreneurs of India 2. It
is a network for nurturing entrepreneurship and creating business models for low cost products and
services in order to empower women Which of the following statement sis/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.79) With reference to Suvidha by Government of India, Consider the following statements 1. It is a
100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin 2. This sanitary napkin will be available for Rs. 3.50 per
padat over 3200 Janaushadhi Kendras across India Which of the followings statements is/are
correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.80) With reference to Kuthiyottam ritual, consider the followings statements 1. It is a ritual
performed every year during the Pongala festival at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple of Chennai 2.
Attukal Pongala festival is the largest congregation of women for a festival in the world Which of the
following statements is/are incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.81) With reference to Nile festival, consider the following statements 1. It is organized by the
Embassy of India in Egypt and the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture 2. It is the biggest
festival in Egypt Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.82) With reference to Assisted Reproductive Technology, Consider the following statements 1. It
refers to all techniques that attempt to obtain a pregnancy by handling the sperm or the egg outside
the human body. 2. Surrogacy is an ART process. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.83) With reference to E-cigarettes, consider the following statements 1. It a type of Electronic
Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) which claims to emit nicotine without other harmful chemicals 2. It
produces an aerosol by heating a fluid that usually doesn‘t contains nicotine Which of the following
statement sis/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.84) . With reference to Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and
Asia, Consider the following statements 1. It is an inter-governmental body registered under the
United Nations 2. It aims to establish a regional early warning system within a multi-hazard
framework Which of the following statementys is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.85) With reference to NYAYA MITRA, consider the following statements 1. Its primary objective is
to remove pendency of cases across selected districts, with special focus on those pending for more
than 10 years 2. Nyaya Mitra would be a retired judicial or executive with no legal experience Which
of the following statements‘ is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.86) In context of which of the following, do you sometimes find terms ―Project Sunrise and Mission
Sampark in the news?
[A] For Door-to Door Service Delivery
[B] For Interstellar Projects of India
[C] For AIDS prevention and eradication
[D] To make India free from Diabetes and Tuberculosis
Q.87) 1. With reference to Bio-medical Waste ,Consider the following statements 1. It consists of any
waste which is generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals
or in research activities 2. It includes syringes, needles, cotton swabs and bodily liquids only Which
of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.88) With reference to Veblen Goods, Consider the followings statements 1. It is a good for which
demand increases as the price increases. 2. It violates the law of demand Which of the followings
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
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Q.89) With reference to Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, Consider the
following statements 1. It is a legally binding global treaty that aims to protect human health and the
environment from the effects of persistent organic pollutants 2. India hasn‘t ratified this convention.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.90) Consider the following statements 1. Biogas is primarily a mixture of methane (CH4) and inert
carbonic gas (CO2). 2. Bio CNG is the purified form of Biogas where all the unwanted gases are
removed to produce >95% pure methane gas Which of the following statements
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.91) With reference to Swachh Yug Campaign, consider the following statements, 1. It is the efforts
to make villages located along Ganga open defecation-free. 2. It is a collaborative effort, of The
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation; Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; Ministry of Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Which of the following statements is/are
incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.92) With reference to Recap Bonds, Consider the followings statements 1. They are dedicated
bonds to be issued at the behest of the government for recapitalizing the trouble hit Public Sector
Banks (PSBs). 2. They are used as payment for the shares bought by the government to ailing
banks in a bid to raise their capitals. Which of the followings statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
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[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.93) Which one of the following statements about Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is not correct?
[A] It is a marketable security.
[B] It experiences price changes throughout the day.
[C] It typically has lower daily liquidity and higher fees than mutual fund shares.
[D] An ETF does not have its net asset value calculated once at the end of every day.
Q.94) With reference to One Planet City Challenge of World Wild Life Fund, Consider the following
statements 1. It was previously known as Earth Hour City Challenge. 2. 4 Indian cities have been
selected as the national finalist in this challenge. Which of the following statements is /are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.95) Consider the following statements 1. Global Foreign Exchange Committee s a newly-
constituted forum of central bankers and experts working towards promotion of a robust and
transparent forex market. 2. India will not join Global Foreign Exchange Committee. Which of the
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.96) Consider the following statements 1. A bilateral investment treaty (BIT) is an agreement
establishing the terms and conditions for private investment by nationals and companies of one
State in another State. 2. BITs help project India as an attractive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
destination, Which of the following statement is/are correct?
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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] neither 1 and 2
Q.97) With reference to International World Water Day , Consider the following statements: 1. It is
held annually as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for
the sustainable management of freshwater resources. 2. United Nations Conference on Environment
and Development designated 22nd March as World Water Day Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.98) With reference to Newton Bhabha fund Consider the following statements 1. It is a fund
provided and managed by Ministry of Science and Technology 2. It aims to bring together UK and
Indian scientific research and innovation sectors to find joint solutions to the challenges in India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
Q.99) With reference to RashtriyaUchchatarShikshaAbhiyan, Consider the followings statements 1.

It aims at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions 2. Its objectives
is to correct regional imbalances in access to higher education by setting up institutions in unserved
& underserved areas Which of the following statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Q.100) With reference to Seeker Technology, Consider the following statements 1. It is a critical
technology that determines the accuracy of a missile 2. BrahMos missile was recently flight-tested
successfully for the first time with an indigenous seeker. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 and 2
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Answers
Q.1)C Q.2)A Q.3)C Q.4)A Q.5)D Q.6)B Q.7)C Q.8)C Q.9)C Q.10)B Q.11)A Q.12)C Q.13)C Q.14)C Q
.15)A Q.16)C Q.17)C Q.18)CQ.19)B Q.20)D Q.21)C Q.22)A Q.23)D Q.24)C Q.25)C Q.26)B Q.27)C
Q.28)C Q.29)A Q.30)B Q.31)A Q.32)B Q.33)C Q.34)C Q.35)CQ.36)C Q.37)C Q.38)A Q.39)C Q.40)
B Q.41)A Q.42)A Q.43)C Q.44)A Q.45)B Q.46)C Q.47)C Q.48)A Q.49)C Q.50)C Q.51)A Q.52)CQ.53
)C Q.54)B Q.55)C Q.56)A Q.57)C Q.58)C Q.59)C Q.60)C Q.61)B Q.62)B Q.63)D Q.64)C Q.65)A Q.
66)C Q.67)C Q.68)C Q.69)CQ.70)C Q.71)A Q.72)C Q.73)B Q.74)A Q.75)D Q.76)B Q.77)C Q.78)C
Q.79)A Q.80)A Q.81)B Q.82)C Q.83)A Q.84)C Q.85)A Q.86)CQ.87)C Q.88)C Q.89)A Q.90)C Q.91)
C Q.92)C Q.93)C Q.94)A Q.95)A Q.96)C Q.97)A Q.98)B Q.99)C Q.100)C
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Explanations
Q.1) Explanation:
Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/india/national-virtual-library-of-india-c-dac-spearheads-
massive-virtual-library-project-5086698/
• Spearheaded by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), headquartered in
Pune, the massive the National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) will be an online platform covering tens
and hundreds of fields, ranging from arts, music, dance, culture, theatre, science and technology to
education, archaeology, literature, museums, cartography maps, e-papers and manuscripts, among
others. • This programme is a part of the National Mission on Libraries initiated by the National
Knowledge Commission under the Ministry of Culture.
Q.2) Explanation:
Reference http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=177583
• ICN is an informal network comprising 138 competition authorities from 125 jurisdictions. • The
ICN advocates adoption of superior standards and procedures in competition enforcement around
the world, formulates proposals for procedural and substantive convergence, and facilitates effective
international cooperation to the benefit of member agencies, consumers and economies worldwide. •
This is the first time India is hosting the ICN2018 Annual Conference since it joined International
Competition Network (ICN) in 2009.
Q.3) Explanation:
Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/india/madhya-pradeshs-kadaknath-chicken-gets-
geographical-indication-tag-5116784/
• Geographical Indications (GI) are one of the eight intellectual property items coming under WTO‘s
TRIPs (Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights). • The GI provision allows member countries to
protect products belongs to a specific territory against commercial exploitation by other parties. This
can be done by including such products in a Geographical Indications Registry. • Such a registry will
protect that product from commercial utilization by others using a trade mark. For example, a US firm
can‘t use a trademark in the name of basmati rice as the rice is protected as a GI under the GI
Registry of India. • Madhya Pradesh has won the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kadaknath, a
black-feathered chicken • The GI tag will ensure that no one else can use the name Kadaknath while
selling any other black chicken and will also translate into higher prices for producers
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Q.4) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/saora-paintings-travel-from-tribal-homes-to-
living-rooms-overseas/article23343798.ece
Saora Paintings o Saora Paintings are traditional murals (made on walls) and are locally called as
Idital and the painters are known as iditalmar. Features of Saora Paintings o They are painted with
figurative patterns and figures which are drawn in stylized manner. o Each painting has a rectangular
frame and has icons of deities and motifs from nature. o Purpose of the painting is to please Gods
and ancestors, averting diseases, promoting fertility, honour deceased etc. o Idital is a house which
is represented by a circle. The figures are placed in panels like circles, triangular around the Idital
Q.5) Explanation:
Reference https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/
historic-agreement-signed-protect-worlds-largest-tropical-peatland Importance of Peatland •
Although they cover less than 3% of the global surface, estimates suggest that peatlands contain
twice as much carbon as in the world‘s forest. • They are home to some of the most unique and even
endangered species which are adapted to live there. • They regulate water flow, exert a cooling
effect during hot periods through evaporation and cloud formation, play an important role in retention
of pollutants and nutrients and water purification, counteract eutrophication of water bodies and also
prevent intrusion of salt water. • They are source of berries, mushrooms and medicinal plants in
boreal and temperate regions and of non-timber forest products in tropical regions. Brazzaville
Declaration o In an unprecedented move to protect the Cuvette Centrale region in the Congo Basin,
the world‘s largest tropical peatlands, from unregulated land use and prevent its drainage and
degradation, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo and Indonesia jointly
signed the Brazzaville declaration that promotes better management and conservation of this
globally important carbon store
Q.6) Explanation:
Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/india/only-13-of-over-hundred-tiger-conservation-areas-
meet-global-standards-5082380/ https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/only-13-of-
tiger-conservation-areas-meet-global-standards/article22899973.ece
Conservation Assured (CA|TS) • It is a management tool which sets basic criteria for effective
management of tiger conservation reserves or other conservation reserves and protected areas
which have tiger populations. • It is based on a set of seven pillars with 17 minimum standards and
associated criteria for effective management. • It addresses multiple factors which impact
conservation management, including support for resident human populations (including their social,
cultural, spiritual and economic needs), enhancing overall biodiversity richness, prey-base and
habitat cover, and also considers the legal context of an area in terms of content, application and
capacity of those on the ground to enforce those laws. • It is driven by the CA|TS Partnership, which
comprises of tiger range governments, intergovernmental agencies, conservation organizations and
other institutions, such as Global Tiger Forum, IUCN, United Nations Development Program
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(UNDP), WWF etc. • It is a key element in realizing the ambitious goal of doubling the global tiger
population by 2022, a commitment made by all 13 Tiger Range Countries (TRC).
Q.7) Explanation:
Reference https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/rbi-relaxes-priority-sector-
lending-rule-for-banks/articleshow/62821128.cms
• Priority sector lending (PSL) is aimed to provide institutional credit to those sectors and segments
for which it is difficult to get credit. • According to priority sector norms, scheduled commercial banks
have to give 40% of their loans (measured in terms of Adjusted Net Bank Credit or ANBC) to the
identified priority sectors in accordance with the RBI regulations. • The regulations are modified
periodically by setting limits for subsectors and other qualifications for the beneficiary groups. • If
these targets are not realized, banks have to finance the development programmes implemented by
the government for the concerned sectors. • In April 2016, RBI has introduced Priority Sector
Lending Certificates so that banks can trade the loan certificates given to the different sectors to
meet their targets. • Recently, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised certain priority sector
lending targets & classification
Q.8) Explanation:
Reference https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cut-gold-import-duty-form-
jewellery-parks-niti-aayog-panel/articleshow/63474584.cms
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme: • SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold
issued by RBI. • They are substitutes for holding physical gold. Investors have to pay the issue price
in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity. • The Bond is issued by Reserve Bank
on behalf of Government of India Gold Monetization Scheme • Its aim is to merge the gold into the
formal economy and reduce the country‘s gold imports. • Only Resident Indians can make deposits
under the scheme, either individually or jointly
Q.9) Explanation:
National E-Mobility Programme • Programme aims to provide an impetus to the entire e-mobility
ecosystem including vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators,
service providers, etc. • Programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited
(EESL) which will aggregate demand by procuring electric vehicles in bulk to get economies of
scale. These electric vehicles will replace the existing fleet of petrol and diesel vehicles. • Energy
Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is working
towards mainstreaming energy efficiency and is implementing the world‘s largest energy efficiency
portfolio in the country.
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Q.10) Explanation:
Reference https://www.livemint.com/Industry/lbUso7MBWwrzeY1fRRUyUP/India-ranks-78th-on-
WEF-energy-transition-index-lower-than.html
• India has been ranked at 78th, lower than its emerging market peers like Brazil and China, among
114 countries on the World Economic Forum‘s (WEF) energy transition index that was topped by
Sweden. • The report titled Fostering Effective Energy Transition, ranks countries on how well they
are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability.
According to the report India has taken ―bold measures‖ to improve energy access, energy
efficiency, and to improve the deployment of renewable sources of energy. About Energy Transition
Index • It is a part of first edition of the Fostering Effective Energy Transition Report which builds
upon previous series of Global Energy Architecture Performance Index. • It ranks countries on how
well they are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and
affordability. • It is a composite index that focuses on tracking specific indicators to measure the
energy system performance and transition readiness of 114 countries. The score vary from 0-100%
Q.11) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-to-ease-access-to-border-areas-with-an-
eye-on-tourism/article23343873.ece
Inner Line Permit System • The Inner Line Permit regulates the entry of nondomicile Indian citizens
into a restricted region. • The British used this to safeguard their revenue generating regions in the
Northeast against raiding tribal communities from the hills. • It is imposed in Arunachal Pradesh,
Mizoram and Nagaland.
Q.12) Explanation:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/threat-of-new-malware-looms-over-
cyberspace/article22936354.ece
• Government has established the ―Cyber Swachhta Kendra‖ which is a Botnet Cleaning and
Malware Analysis Centre. • It is part of Digital India initiative to create a secure cyber space by
detecting botnet infections and providing information and enabling citizens for removal of
BOTs/malware. • It is being operated by CERT-In • Also, the Kendra will strive to create awareness
among citizens to secure their data, computers, mobile phones and devices such as home routers.
Q.13) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-warms-to-cold-fusion/article23282443.ece
Cold Fusion Sector • Cold fusion seeks to produce nuclear energy without harmful radiation,
complex equipment and the application of very high temperatures and pressures. • It is a form of
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energy generated when hydrogen interacts with various metals like nickel and palladium. • Cold
fusion seeks to produce nuclear energy without harmful radiation, complex equipment and the
application of very high temperatures and pressures. • It could be used to build vehicular and at-
home nuclear reactors that provide both heat and electricity
Q.14) Explanation:
World Hindi Secretariat building has been inaugurated in Mauritius. About WHS: • It is an
international organization representing countries and regions where Hindi is the first or customary
language, where a significant proportion of the population consists of Hindi speakers or where there
is a notable affiliation with North Indian culture. • The organization was set up by the governments of
India and Mauritius to promote Hindi across the world. • The main objective of the WHS is to
promote Hindi as an international language and further its cause for recognition at the United
Nations as an Official Language.
Q.15) Explanation:
• Samvedna‘ means ‗Empathy‘ and will ensure better understanding and sharing of response
procedures between a number of friendly neighbouring nations. • It is the first composite HADR Air
exercise in the South Asian region and would be focused on practicing Air Force centric HADR
solutions in a Multi-national cooperative Disaster Management environment. Air Forces of
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE and Myanmar have already committed resources and personnel for the
exercise. Few other Air Forces from the region are also expected to join in.
Q.16) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/forest-day-
observed/article23359459.ece
• International Day of Forests is observed on March 21st every year. • 2018 Theme: Forests and
Sustainable Cities. About the International Day of Forests: • The United Nations General Assembly
proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises
awareness of the importance of all types of forests. • On each International Day of Forests, countries
are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving
forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.
Q.17) Explanation:
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• SATH-E initiative in based on formal agreements with the States and will be funded through a cost-
sharing mechanism between NITI Aayog and the participating states. The Boston Consulting Group
(BCG) and Piramal Foundation for Education Leadership (PFEL) were chosen as knowledge
partners for the project facilitating review, data collection and implementation. • SATH-E has been
envisaged as a programme which aims to transform elementary and secondary school education
across these three states. SATH-E roadmap refers to a time-bound, goal-driven exercise that will
reach its logical culmination by the end of the academic year 2020. Further, the foundations of other
long term interventions, as is found necessary by each state, would be laid during this period. •
These roadmaps, which operate between 2018 to 2020, lay out detailed interventions which will be
taken by the three participating States- Jharkand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha – aiming to become
‗Role Model States‘ in school education
Q.18) Explanation:
Reference https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-ranked-133rd-in-world-
happiness-index-2018-118031500485_1.html
About the World Happiness Report: • The World Happiness Report is a measure of happiness
published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. • The rankings are
based on Gallup polls of selfreported wellbeing, as well as perceptions of corruption, generosity and
freedom. World Happiness Index 2018 • India has been ranked 133rd in a global list of the happiest
countries.
Q.19) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/there-is-growing-need-for-green-buildings-
across-sectors/article23274448.ece
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most popular green building
certification programs used worldwide. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) it includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance
of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods that aims to help building owners and operators be
environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.
Q.20) Explanation:
• The Ministry of Women and Child Development is administering Swadhar Greh Scheme for relief
and rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances including the victims of sexual harassment.
Similarly, a centrally sponsored scheme namely Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) is being
implemented for care, protection, rehabilitation and reintegration of children in difficult circumstances
including sexually harassed children.
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Q.21) Explanation:
References https://www.thehindu.com/society/balkrishna-doshi-wins-architectures-top-pritzker-prize-
first-indian-to-do-so/article22970740.ece
• Pritzker Prize is awarded each year to a living architect for his/her significant achievements and is
also referred to as Architecture‘s Nobel and the profession‘s highest honour. • It was established by
the Pritzker family of Chicago through their Hyatt Foundation in 1979. • Balkrishna V. Doshi is the
first Indian who won the prestigious Pritzker Prize for his innovative work of designing low-cost
housing.
Q.22) Explanation:
Reference: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=175381
MAA - "Mother‘s Absolute Affection" is a nationwide programme of the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare in an attempt to bring undiluted focus on promotion of breastfeeding and provision of
counseling services for supporting breastfeeding through health systems. The programme has been
named ‗MAA‘ to signify the support a lactating mother requires from family members and at health
facilities to breastfeed successfully. The goal of the ‗MAA‘ Programme is to revitalize efforts towards
promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding practices through health systems to achieve
higher breastfeeding rates. The following are the objectives of the Programme in order to achieve
the above mentioned goal: • Build an enabling environment for breastfeeding through awareness
generation activities, targeting pregnant and lactating mothers, family members and society in order
to promote optimal breastfeeding practices. Breastfeeding to be positioned as an important
intervention for child survival and development. • Reinforce lactation support services at public
health facilities through trained healthcare providers and through skilled community health workers. •
To incentivize and recognize those health facilities that show high rates of breastfeeding along with
processes in place for lactation management.
Q.23) Explanation:
Reference http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1524768
Objectives • Providing partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentive s so that the
woman can take adequate res t before and after delivery of the first living child. • The cash incentive
provided would lead to improved health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant Women and
Lactating Mothers (PW& LM). Benefits • Cash incentive of Rs 5000 in three installments i.e. first
instalment of Rs 1000/ - on early registration of pregnancy at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) /
approved Health facility as may be identified by the respective administering State / UT, second
instalment of Rs 2000/ - after six months of pregnancy on receiving at least one ante-natal check-up
(ANC) and third instalment of Rs 2000/ - after child birth is registered and the child has received the
first cycle of BCG, OPV, DPT and Hepatitis - B, or its equivalent/ substitute.
Q.24) Explanation:
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• A new idea has been mooted out by the Niti Aayog called, ―Price Deficiency Payment‖ in order to
support the farmers in the event when the market price falls below Minimum Support Price (MSP).
This system aims to provide a part (for example 70 %) of the difference between the MSP and the
market price to the farmers. • Under Price Deficiency Payment, proposal has been made to
compensate for the difference between the government-announced Minimum Support Price and the
actual market price for selected crops. For crops such as rice and wheat where it is effective
currently, MSP announcements will continue. • For other targeted crops, price deficiency payments
will be made. However, it has to be noted that there may be a cap on the extent to which the Centre
will bridge the gap between MSP and market price.
Q.25) Explanation:
Reference https://www.livemint.com/Industry/hRoVwVIZrYEmtuSzSd4PaO/P2P-lending-firms-to-be-
regulated-by-RBI.html
• P2P lending is a crowd-funding model (largely online) where people looking to invest their money
with people who want to borrow can do so. The concept is centered around savers getting higher
interest by lending their money instead of saving and borrowers get comparatively lower interest
rates. • All peer-to-peer lending (P2P) platforms will be regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• The gazette notification stated that all the P2P loan platforms will be treated as non-banking
financial companies (NBFCs) and will be brought under the ambit of the banking regulator.
Q.26) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/qualified-
institutional-placement/article22577640.ece
Qualified institutional placement (QIP) is a capital-raising tool, primarily used in India and other parts
of southern Asia, whereby a listed company can issue equity shares, fully and partly convertible
debentures, or any securities other than warrants which are convertible to equity shares to a
qualified institutional buyer (QIB).
Q.27) Explanation:
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) was launched by the NITI Ayog as an innovation promotion platform
involving academics, entrepreneurs, and researchers utilizing national and international experience
to promote the culture of innovation, R and D in India particularly in technology oriented areas. • The
AIM along with Self-Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) are Government of India‘s the
leading ventures to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. • AIM has different sub-
components. Atal Incubation Centers, Atal Tinkering Laboratories, Atal Grand Challenge Awards
and Scale up Support to Established Incubation Centers.
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Q.28) Explanation:
• Aiming to empower and uplift the rural youth and development, Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship has partnered with the Ministry of Power to ensure access to electricity for every
household in the country through an ambitious scheme, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna
(SAUBHAGYA). • Under Saubhagya free electricity connections to all households (both APL and
poor families) in rural areas and poor families in urban areas will be provided. • Rural Electrification
Corporation (REC) has been designated as nodal agency for the Saubhagya scheme.
Q.29) Explanation:
• Smart India Hackathon 2018 is a non-stop digital product development competition, where
problems are posed to technology students for innovative solutions. It will harnesses creativity &
expertise of students and sparks institute-level hackathons • It builds funnel for ‗Startup India‘
campaign and crowd sources solutions for improving governance and quality of life. It also provides
opportunity to citizens to provide innovative solutions to India‘s daunting problems • All India Council
for Technical Education (AICTE) under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MHRD) is organizing Smart India Hackathon 2018
Q.30) Explanation:
Reference https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/know-india-programme-40-
indian-origin-students-meet-railways-minister-piyush-goyal/1089569/
Know India Programme: • Know India Programme is a flagship programme of Ministry of External
Affairs for engagement with Indian origin youth (between 18-30 years) to enhance their awareness
about India, its cultural heritage, art and to familiarize them with various aspects of contemporary
India. • Minimum qualification required for participating in KIP is graduation from a recognized
University /Institute or enrolled for graduation and ability to speak in English. The applicant should
not have visited India through any previous Programme of Government of India. Those who have not
visited India before will be given preference.
Q.31) Explanation:
• The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has been set up under the patronage of the
Ministry of Tourism to promote India as a venue for International Conferences and Exhibitions. • This
non-profit organization, with members comprising national airlines, hotels, travel agents, tour
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operators, tourist transport operators, conference organizers, etc. participate in International MICE
Tourism trade fairs like IMEX in Frankfurt and Las Vegas, EIBTM- Barcelona and AIME- Melbourne
along with the India tourism overseas offices.
Q.32) Explanation:
About NBCC: • NBCC (India) Limited, formerly known as National Buildings Construction
Corporation Ltd., is a blue-chip Government of India Navratna Enterprise under the Ministry of Urban
Development. • It engages in the Real Estate Development & Construction business and also
provides Project Management Consultancy. It is the sole land authorized agency for central
undertakings. • It is also designated as the implementing agency for executing projects under
Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna
(PMGSY), Solid Waste Management (SWM) and developmental work in North Eastern Region
Q.33) Explanation:
Reference https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/geac-has-not-allowed-import-of-gm-
soy-into-india-sharma-118032301214_1.html
https://www.livemint.com/Politics/IMiqxYTy00UcZq6BwPAqGO/Govt-GM-soybean-imports-only-
after-regulators-approval.html
About GEAC: • The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body constituted
in the Ministry of Environment and Forests under ‗Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and
Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989‘, under the
Environment Protection Act, 1986. • The GEAC is responsible for approval of proposals relating to
release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment including
experimental field trials (Biosafety Research Level trial-Iand II known as BRL-I and BRL-II)
Q.34) Explanation:
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/what-is-national-financial-reporting-
authority/article23280972.ece
• National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is a body proposed in Companies Act 2013 for the
establishment and enforcement of accounting and auditing standards and oversight of the work of
auditors. • It would be an overarching watchdog for auditing profession and once set up, the current
powers of the ICAI to act against erring chartered accountants will be vested with the new regulator.
The NFRA will have powers to debar an erring auditor or auditing firm for up to ten years besides
slapping heavy penalties • The jurisdiction of the NFRA will extend to all listed companies as well as
large unlisted public companies.
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Q.35) Explanation:
Reference https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/tdp-ysr-congress-no-confidence-
motions-against-bjp-govt-today-10-points-118031900102_1.html
https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/first-no-confidence-motion-against-narendra-modi-
govt-will-it-work-ysr-congress-to-take-on-centre/1102783/
• A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against the
entire council of ministers, stating that they are no longer deemed fit to hold positions of
responsibility due to their inadequacy in some respect or their failure to carry out their obligations.
No prior reason needs to be stated for its adoption in the Lok Sabha • The Rajya Sabha does not
have a procedure for moving of an adjournment motion, censure motion or no confidence motion
against the Government. • Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok
Sabha lays down the procedure for moving a Motion of No-Confidence in the Council of Ministers. •
There is no mention of a no-confidence motion in the constitution
Q.36) Explanation:
Reference https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/solar-storm-to-hit-earth-tonight-should-
you-be-worried-about-its-impact/1099561/
• Geomagnetic storms are caused when events such as solar flares can send higher than normal
levels of radiation towards Earth. This radiation interacts with the Earth‘s magnetic field causing a
geomagnetic storm • Effects from the geomagnetic storm can range from the appearance of auroras
or the northern and southern lights to disruptions in communications systems due to high radiation.
This would make it difficult to communicate with others on Earth.
Q.37) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/more-extreme-and-unusual-weather-in-
2017-wmo/article17600964.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/2017-was-the-second-or-third-warmest-year-
un/article22466387.ece
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released its State of the Global Climate in 2017
• 2017 was 2nd warmest year on record after 2016, and the warmest non-EL Nino year. • The 2013-
17 was the warmest five-year average on record. • Global sea surface temperatures were ranked as
the third warmest, as they were somewhat below the levels of 2015 & 2016
Q.38) Explanation:
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• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently announced the launch of program ‗LaQshya‘,
aimed at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT). The
Program will improve quality of care for pregnant women in labour room, maternity Operation
Theatre and Obstetrics Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and High Dependency Units (HDUs) • LaQshya‘
will reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, improve quality of care during delivery
and immediate post-partum period and enhance satisfaction of beneficiaries and provide Respectful
Maternity Care (RMC) to all pregnant women attending public health facilities.
Q.39) Explanation:
• In order to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in
the South Asian region, the Governments of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives,
Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka established the SACEP in 1982 in Sri Lanka. • The SACEP jointly
with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) developed a "Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan"
to facilitate international co-operation and mutual assistance in preparing and responding to a major
oil pollution incident in the seas around the Maritime States of Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka.
Q.40) Explanation:
Reference https://www.opengovasia.com/articles/
un-broadband-commission-sets-2025-targets-to-bring-online-the-unconnected-50-of-world-
population UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development • It was established in May
2010 by ITU and UNESCO as Broadband Commission for Digital Development. • Following adoption
of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in September 2015, the Commission was re-launched
as the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development • Its aim is To boost the importance of
broadband on the international policy agenda and expand broadband access in every country as key
to accelerating progress towards national and international development targets
Q.41) Explanation:
Reference: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=178190
About Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme (NBS) • Under this scheme a fixed amount of subsidy
decided on annual basis, is provided to fertilizer companies (other than Urea) depending on its
nutrient content to fertilizer manufacturer. • Under this scheme Minimum Retail Price (MRP) of
Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers has been left open and the
manufacturers/importers/marketers are allowed to fix MRP of P&K fertilizers at reasonable level. •
MRP will be decided taking into account the international and domestic prices of P&K fertilizers,
exchange rate, and inventory level in the country. o The scheme aims: To ensure that adequate
quantity of P&K is made available to the farmers at statutory controlled price. To ensure balanced
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use of fertilizers, improve agriculture productivity; promote growth of indigenous fertilizer industry
and to reduce the burden of subsidy.
Q.42) Explanation:
• Urea Subsidy is a part of Central Sector Scheme of Department of Fertilizers w.e.f 1st April, 2017
and is wholly financed by the Government of India through Budgetary Support. • The continuation of
Urea Subsidy Scheme will ensure the timely payment of subsidy to the urea manufacturers resulting
in timely availability of urea to farmers. • Urea subsidy also includes Imported Urea subsidy which is
directed towards import to bridge the gap between assessed demand and indigenous production of
urea in the country. It also includes freight subsidy for movement of urea across the country. • This is
in continuation to farmer-friendly policies of the Central Government. Earlier, 100% Neem Coated
Urea was made mandatory in 2015
Q.43) Explanation:
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) • The Cabinet Committee
on Economic Affairs has doubled the credit limit of agri cooperative NAFED to undertake
procurement of pulses and oilseeds. • NAFED is registered under the Multi State Co-operative
Societies Act and was established in 1958. • NAFED was set up with the object to promote co-
operative marketing of agricultural produce to benefit farmers. • Agricultural farmers are the main
members of NAFED, who have the authority to say in the form of members of the General Body in
the working of NAFED. The objectives of the NAFED shall be • To organize, promote and develop
marketing, processing and storage of agricultural, horticultural and forest produce. • To distribute
agricultural machinery, implements and other inputs. • To undertake inter-state, import and export
trade, wholesale or retail. • To act and assist for technical advice in agricultural production
Q.44) Explanation:
Reference https://www.google.com/search?q=Eco-Circuits+Projects&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-
8&client=firefox-b-ab
• Eco Circuit is one of the thematic circuits identified for development under Swadesh Darshan
scheme Integrated development of theme- based tourist circuits in the country. • The five eco circuit
projects are in the states of Uttrakhand, Mizoram, Kerala, Telegana and Madhya Pradesh. • The
completion of the projects sanctioned under the scheme would result in increased tourist inflow
thereby creating employment opportunities for the local community. • The Swadesh Darshan
Scheme (Central Sector Scheme) was launched by Ministry of Tourism (MoT) – for integrated
development of theme based tourist circuits in the country.
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Q.45) Explanation:
• National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) is engaged in documentation of Indian manuscripts. • The
National Mission for Manuscripts was established in February 2003, by the Ministry of Tourism and
Culture, Government of India. • The Mission has the mandate of identifying, documenting,
conserving and making accessible the manuscript heritage of India. • India possesses an estimate of
ten million manuscripts, probably the largest collection in the world, which covers a variety of
themes, textures and aesthetics, scripts, languages, calligraphies, illuminations and illustrations. •
NMM is working towards fulfilling its motto, ‗conserving the past for the future‗. • A manuscript is a
handwritten composition on paper, bark, cloth, metal, palm leaf or any other material dating back at
least seventy-five years that has significant scientific, historical or aesthetic value.
Q.46) Explanation:
Reference: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=178154‘
• India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is a particle physics research project to primarily study the
elusive sub-atomic particles called neutrinos. • A neutrino (ν) interacts only via weak short range
subatomic forces and gravity, which makes it very hard to detection it. • Neutrinos typically pass
through normal matter unimpeded and undetected, and its rest mass is almost zero (1 millionth of an
electron). • Its detection needs high-end instruments and an environment that is effectively shielded
from other radiant interference. • Hence, a cavern is being carved out at the depth of 1,300 meters
(4,300 ft) below the Western Ghats stretch near Theni for establishing the research site. • The site
will underlie more than 1000 meters of overhead rock that will effectively shield it from natural
cosmic radiation from outside. • The observatory is said to symbolize India‗s quest for research in
particle physics and demonstrate intent to nurture centres of excellence.
Q.47) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/hammer-to-deal-with-asteroids-heading-for-
earth/article23294930.ece
What is the HAMMER? • Mission - HAMMER is the short for Hypervelocity Asteroid Mitigation
Mission for Emergency Response vehicle. • HAMMER is a spacecraft designed to serve as either a
kinetic impactor or as a transport vehicle for a nuclear device. • It can deflect an asteroid by nudging
i.e. a device (a battering ram) is used to apply force to cause deflection. • The US team evaluated
how effective HAMMER would be in nudging away the asteroid Bennu.
Q.48) Explanation:
• A trade deficit is an economic measure of international trade in which a country's imports exceeds
its exports. • A trade deficit represents an outflow of domestic currency to foreign markets. • It is also
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referred to as a negative balance of trade (BOT) • Trade deficit of India for February 2018 was
estimated at $11,979.21 million, 25.8 per cent higher than the $9,521.73-million deficit reported
during February 2017. • Exports from the country rose 4.48 per cent in dollar terms during February
this year compared to the same month of the last fiscal
Q.49) Explanation:
• Indian Council for Cultural Relations is an autonomous organization under the administrative
control of Ministry of External Affair. • The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded
in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India‗s first Education Minister. Its objectives are
• To actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and program pertaining to
India‗s external cultural relations • To foster and strengthen cultural relations and mutual
understanding between India and other countries • To promote cultural exchanges with other
countries and people • To develop relations with nations.
Q.50) Explanation:
Reference • Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) is a multilateral mechanism to
assist in the implementation of pledges made by the G20 in Pittsburgh in September 2009. • The
objective is to improve incomes and food and nutrition security in low-income countries by boosting
agricultural productivity.
Q.51) Explanation:
Reference https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-pakistan-to-hold-permanent-indus-
commission-meet-from-thursday/articleshow/63485870.cms
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/permanent-indus-commission-meet-
begins-in-delhi/articleshow/63530928.cms
• Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission of officials from India-Pakistan, created to
implement and manage goals of Indus Waters Treaty. • Under the treaty, it is required that India and
Pakistan meet every financial year. The Indus Commission is the first step for conflict resolution. • If
an agreement cannot be reached at the Commission level, the dispute is to be referred to the two
governments. If the governments too fail to reach an agreement, the Treaty provides an arbitration
mechanism. • The last meeting of the commission was held in July 2016. • The meeting of the PIC is
held alternately in India and Pakistan every year. The PIC had last met in March 2017 in Islamabad.
Q.52) Explanation:
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Cool EMS service is one-way service from Japan to India which allows customers in India to import
Japanese food items for personal use which is allowed under Indian regulations. Initially, Cool EMS
Service will be available in Delhi only. Food items will be carried by Japan Post in special cool boxes
containing refrigerant to preserve the quality of the food items and addressee will collect them from
Foreign Post office, Kotla Road, New Delhi in-person or through a messenger in the prescribed time
frame. All other features like track and trace, etc of Express Mail Service (EMS) will be available for
Cool EMS service as well.
Q.53) Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for closure
of India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDF-OI)to enhance synergies in channelizing
Diaspora's contributions to Government of India's flagship programmes such as National Mission for
clean Ganga and Swachh Bharat Mission. Background: • IDF-OI was set up by Government of India
with the approval of Cabinet in 2008 as an autonomous not-for-profit Trust, to facilitate Overseas
Indian philanthropy into social and development projects in India.
Q.54) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-to-join-multilateral-lender-
ebrd/article22951712.ece
• India has got the go-ahead to join the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Shareholders of EBRD have given their consent in this regard. • Now, India will become EBRD‘s
69th member, enabling Indian companies to undertake joint investments in regions in which the
EBRD operates • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international
financial institution that supports projects in over 30 countries, from Eastern Europe to central Asia
and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. Investing primarily in private sector clients whose
needs cannot be fully met by the market, the EBRD promotes entrepreneurship and fosters
transition towards open and democratic market economies.
Q.55) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/duterte-urges-other-nations-to-quit-
icc/article23284756.ece
• The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for
prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. • It is the first permanent, treaty
based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most
serious crimes of concern to the international community. • Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute,
entered into force on July 1, 2002.
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Q.56) Explanation:
Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/india/goa-ranks-top-bihar-at-bottom-of-gender-
vulnerability-index-4917863/
• The composite index has been developed within research for the NGO‘s Plan for Every Child
campaign which is aimed at comprehensively understanding the dimensions of various problems
affecting children, particularly girls, in difficult circumstances. • The multidimensional index, which
provides a state wise ranking, has been calculated by analyzing four issues pertinent to the situation
of girls — child safety/protection, poverty, health and education.
Q.57) Explanation:
• Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the
Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses. •
PMBJP stores have been set up to provide generic drugs, which are available at lesser prices but
are equivalent in quality and efficacy as expensive branded drugs. • It was launched by the
Department of Pharmaceuticals in November 2008 under the name Jan Aushadi Campaign. Bureau
of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementation agency for PMBJP.
Q.58) Explanation:
Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/india/in-draft-digital-health-security-law-5-year-jail-term-
rs-5-lakh-fine-for-data-breach-5112479/
• The draft Digital Information in Healthcare Security Act (DISHA) lays down that any health data
including physical, physiological and mental health condition, sexual orientation, medical records
and history and biometric information are the property of the person who it pertains to. • The Act
envisages a health information exchange, a State Electronic Health Authority and a National
Electronic Health Authority. And lays down that a clinical establishment (as defined in the Clinical
Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010) and these three authorities shall be duty-
bound to protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of the owner‘s digital health data.
Q.59) Explanation:
Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/education/cbse-nic-in-cbse-launches-esanad-for-online-
mark-sheet-result-document-verification-4671572/
• The Human Resource Development Ministry and the External Affairs Ministry launched an online
verification portal to make the document verification process easier for students who planning to
study abroad. The Central Board of Secondary Education‘s (CBSE) academic repository of degrees
and certificates ―Parinam Manjusha‖ was also involved in the project of creating ―eSanad‖. • The
recently launched NAD has been integrated with the e-SANAD portal
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Q.60) Explanation:
Reference http://web.unep.org/nairobiconvention/
unep-global-programme-action-unepgpa UNEP Global Programme of Action (UNEP/GPA): • It aims
at preventing the degradation of the marine environment from land-based activities by facilitating the
realization of the duty of States to preserve and protect the marine environment. • It was created
through the Washington Declaration on Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based
Activities, 1995 • Honolulu Strategy - a global framework for the prevention and management of
marine debris
Q.61) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/hawking-1942-
2018/article23248391.ece
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • ALS is a neurodegenerative condition, which attacks the
motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, hampering their ability to communicate with muscles
and control voluntary movements, leading to eventual paralysis. • ALS is very rare, occurring on
average among two new cases per 100,000 people every year, most typically among individuals
aged between 55 and 65. • There is currently no cure or treatment that halts or reverses ALS
Q.62) Explanation:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=110054
• SAATHI‘ (Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of Efficient Textiles Technology to Help Small
Scale Industries) was launched jointly by Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Power to provide
energy-efficient powerlooms, motors and rapier kits to small and medium powerloom units at no
upfront cost • National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM) have been
launched entailing mapping of aquifers by Ministry of Water Resources. • Saksham (Sanrakshan
Kshamta Mahotsav) is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association
(PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India , with active
involvement of the Oil & Gas PSUs along with other stakeholders like State Governments, for
creating focused attention on fuel conservation through people centric activities and to sensitize the
masses about the conservation and efficient use of petroleum products leading to better health and
environment.
Q.63) Explanation:
Reference: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/budget-faqs/frbm-act/articleshow/62495427.cms
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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/are-fiscal-risks-increasing/article22708161.ece
• The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act was enacted in 2003 which set
targets for the government to reduce fiscal deficits. The targets were put off several times. In May
2016, the government set up a committee under NK Singh to review the FRBM Act. The government
believed the targets were too rigid. The committee recommended that the government should target
a fiscal deficit of 3 per cent of the GDP in years up to March 31, 2020 cut it to 2.8 per cent in 2020-
21 and to 2.5 % • the target fiscal deficit to GDP ratio of 3% for the Union government was achieved
only once, in 2007-08, when it was 2.5% • Budget 2018-19 has proposed amending the FRBM Act
again, which will shift the target of 3% fiscal deficit-GDP ratio to end-March 2021
Q.64) Explanation:
• The Public Financial Management System (PFMS) is an end-to- end solution for processing
payments, tracking, monitoring, accounting, reconciliation and reporting. It is administered by the
Department of Expenditure. It is implemented by the Controller General of Accounts. • It provides
scheme managers a unified platform for tracking releases and monitoring their last mile utilization. •
It provides platform for efficient management of funds through tracking of funds and real time
reporting of expenditure and receipts through treasury and bank interface.
Q.65) Explanation:
Reference: https://www.livemint.com/Companies/jeZ21cNGNbFHixNBxUZTvN/Airtel-acquires-India-
leg-of-GBI-submarine-cable.html
• The GBI (Gulf Bridge International) is a private submarine cable system connecting the Gulf
countries together and provide onward connectivity to the rest of the world. The GBI Cable System
was launched in Feb. 2012, connecting the world to the Gulf. • The GBI Cable System is designed
with a self-healing core ring in the Gulf, with double cable landings at the major terminals of Qatar
and Fujairah (UAE) and branched landings in Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Oman,
and onward connectivity to landing in India and Europe as well. • The GBI Cable System is privately
owned by Gulf Bridge International, established in December 2008 with an initial investment of $445
million
Q.66) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/ai-reaches-for-the-
skies/article22954336.ece
• CIMON will be the first AI-based mission and flight assistance system. The entire structure of
CIMON is made up of plastic and metal, created using 3D printing. • CIMON has a brain-like AI
network and is designed to support astronauts in performing routine work, for example by displaying
procedures or offering solutions to problems. With its face, voice and artificial intelligence, becomes
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a genuine ‗colleague‘ on board. • Applications: With CIMON, crew members can do more than just
work through a schematic view of prescribed checklists and procedures; they can also engage with
their assistant. CIMON makes work easier for the astronauts when carrying out every day routine
tasks, helps to increase efficiency, facilitates mission success and improves security, as it can also
serve as an early warning system for technical problems.
Q.67) Explanation:
Reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rare-meteorite-may-hold-clue-to-lifes-
origin/article23230290.ece
• Carbonaceous chondrite meteorites, unlike other meteorites, contain very primitive traces of
carbon. And carbon forms the backbone of all life on earth. • They represent some of the most
pristine matter known, and their chemical compositions match the chemistry of the Sun more closely
than any other class of chondrites. • They are formed in oxygen-rich regions of the early solar
system so that most of the metal is not found in its free form but as silicates, oxides, or sulfides. •
Most of them contain water or minerals that have been altered in the presence of water, and some of
them contain larger amounts of carbon as well as organic compounds. This is especially true for the
carbonaceous chondrites that have been relatively unaltered by heating during their history.
Q.68) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-warms-to-cold-fusion/article23282443.ece
• Cold fusion describes a form of energy generated when hydrogen interacts with various metals like
nickel and palladium. o Cold fusion is a field of condensed matter nuclear science CMNS, and is
also called low-energy nuclear reactions LENR, lattice assisted nuclear reactions LANR, low energy
Nano scale reactions LENR, among others. • Cold fusion is also referred to as the Anomalous Heat
Effect AHE, reflecting the fact that there is no definitive theory of the elusive reaction.
Q.69) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nasa-s-next-planet-hunting-probe-to-launch-
on-april-16/article23380054.ece
• The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is an upcoming NASA mission that will look for
planets orbiting the brightest stars in Earth‘s sky. Its launch vehicle will be a Falcon 9 rocket from
SpaceX. • The mission will monitor at least 200,000 stars for signs of exoplanets, ranging from
Earth-sized rocky worlds to huge gas giant planets. TESS, however, will focus on stars that are 30 to
100 times brighter than those Kepler examined. This will help astronomers better understand the
structure of solar systems outside of our Earth, and provide insights into how our own solar system
formed. • TESS will occupy a never-before-used orbit high above Earth. The elliptical orbit, called
P/2, is exactly half of the moon‘s orbital period; this means that TESS will orbit Earth every 13.7
days. Its closest point to Earth (67,000 miles or 108,000 kilometers) is about triple the distance of
geosynchronous orbit, where most communications satellites operate
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Q.70) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nasa-to-send-first-mission-to-study-heart-of-
mars/article23400037.ece
• It is the first-ever mission by NASA dedicated to exploring the deep interior of Mars. It will also be
the first Nasa mission since the Apollo moon landings to place a seismometer, a device that
measures Marsquakes, on the soil of another planet. • InSight (Interior Exploration using Seismic
Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport) is a NASA Discovery Program mission that will place a
single geophysical lander on Mars to study its deep interior
Q.71) Explanation:
Reference http://www.un.org/earthwatch/about/docs/igusthom.html
• Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) was established in 1992 to ensure that the
observations and information needed to address climate-related issues are obtained and made
available to all potential users. • The GCOS is co-sponsored by the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the International Council for Science (ICSU). •
The vision of Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) is for all users to have access to the climate
observations, data records and information they need to address pressing climate-related concerns.
• GCOS users include individuals, national and international organizations, institutions and agencies
Q.72) Explanation:
Reference https://www.climatewatchdata.org/
• Climate Watch is an online platform designed to empower policymakers, researchers, media and
other stakeholders with the open climate data, visualizations and resources they need to gather
insights on national and global progress on climate change. • Climate Watch is managed by World
Resources Institute. It is a contribution to the NDC Partnership (World Bank, UNFCCC, Google etc.).
• Climate Watch brings together dozens of datasets for the first time to let users analyze and
compare the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, access
historical emissions data, discover how countries can leverage their climate goals to achieve their
sustainable development objectives, and use models to map new pathways to a lower carbon,
prosperous future.
Q.73) Explanation:
Reference https://www.livemint.com/Industry/uJx6eSuVGTwZa6Y2aE5W7I/Worlds-largest-solar-
park-Shakti-Sthala-inaugurated-in-Karn.html
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• Karnataka Chief Minister inaugurated ‗Shakti Sthala‘ a solar power park with 2,000 megawatt
capacity at Pavagada in Tumakuru district of Karnataka. The Shakti Sthala is built on an area of
13,000 acres. It was set up at a cost of Rs 165 billion. It generated 600 MW power as of January
2018
Q.74) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/indias-first-coastal-policing-academy-
to-start-from-next-month/article23043358.ece
The National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP), India‘s first coastal policing academy, has been
set up in Okha, in Devbhoomi Dwarka district of Gujarat. This is said to be the first-of-its-kind
institution in India. It will be run by a multi-agency team of paramilitary and defence forces. This
academy aims to sharpen the skills of marine forces of various Indian states that have coastal lines.
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) will pilot the setting up of NACP. The
Border Security Force (BSF) will ensure security of the campus. The navy and the Coast Guard will
help in developing the training curriculum, providing skilled trainers and access to jetties and boats
for the academy
Q.75) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/photovoltaic-road-tested-in-
china/article22328386.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/Solar-road-opens-in-
France/article16935269.ece
https://inhabitat.com/solaroad-the-netherlands-unveils-worlds-first-solar-cell-paved-bike-path/
• France Thursday inaugurated the world‘s first ―solar highway‖, a road paved with solar panels
providing enough energy to power the streetlights of the small Normandy town of Tourouvre. •
Netherland Krommenie‘s bike path will become the first solar-paved right of way in the world,it is
termed as Sola Road
Q.76) Explanation:
Reference https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-s-first-insect-museum-opened-
118032600740_1.html
• India‘s first Insect Museum has been opened in Tamil Nadu, at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural
University in Coimbatore • It would display insects preserved as specimens as also live ones
depicting their different developmental stages, images, videos and models of their unique behaviour,
habits and habitats.
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Q.77) Explanation:
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a project of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). • Krishi Vigyan
Kendra(s) are located in every state. The first KVK, on a pilot basis was established in 1974 at
Puducherry under the administrative control of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
Q.78) Explanation:
• Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched a portal for women
entrepreneurs of India: www.udyamsakhi.org. • The portal is a network for nurturing
entrepreneurship and creating business models for low cost products and services in order to
empower women and make them self-reliant and self-sufficient. • The portal provides assistance
through its platform for entrepreneurship learning tools, incubation facility, training programs for fund
raising, providing mentors, one-on-one investor meet, provide market survey facility and technical
assistance.
Q.79) Explanation:
• Suvidha‘, the 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), here today. The affordable sanitary napkin will be available for
Rs. 2.50 per padat over 3200 Janaushadhi Kendrasacross India and would ensure ‗Swachhta,
Swasthya and Suvidha‘for the underprivileged Women of India. This step taken by the Department
of Pharmaceuticals
Q.80) Explanation:
Reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/what-is-the-kuthiyottam-ritual-and-why-
is-it-in-the-news/article22910337.ece
• The Kuthiyottam ritual is usually performed every year during the Pongala festival at the Attukal
Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. • Attukal Pongala festival is the largest
congregation of women for a festival in the world. Pongala, which means 'to boil over‘, is a ritual in
which women prepare a pudding made from rice, jaggery, coconut and plantains cooked together,
and offer it to the goddess. The ritual can only be performed by women, and the streets of the city
are known to be jam packed with devotees during the festival.
Q.81) Explanation:
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Reference https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-by-the-nile-festival-to-start-
next-week-in-egypt-118030200396_1.html
Nile festival: • The annual festival showcases a range of Indian cultural output, including
contemporary and classical music, dance, puppet theatre, visual arts, food and yoga. • It is the
biggest foreign festival in Egypt and encourages artistic collaborations between the two countries. •
This year, the festival will also bring two new events, a fashion show and screening of the Indian
movies. • The festival is organized by the Embassy of India in Egypt and the Maulana Azad Centre
for Indian Culture in collaboration with entertainment company Teamwork Arts
Q.82) Explanation:
Assisted Reproductive Technology • It refers to all techniques that attempt to obtain a pregnancy by
handling the sperm or the egg outside the human body and transferring the gamete or the embryo
into the reproductive tract of a woman. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the most common form of ART •
Surrogacy is an ART process, where an intending couple commissions a surrogate mother to carry
their child.
Q.83) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-examining-health-effects-of-e-cigarettes-
nadda/article21938230.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Smoking-e-cigarettes-is-injurious-to-
health/article17041292.ece
• E-cigarettes are a type of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) which claims to emit
nicotine without other harmful chemicals that are present in normal cigarettes. o They aim to provide
a similar sensation to inhaling tobacco smoke, without the smoke and are sold as aids to reduce or
quit smoking. o They produce an aerosol by heating a fluid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings,
and other chemicals which is then inhaled by users of e-cigarettes.
Q.84) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/ocean-forecasting-system-
unveiled/article19572536.ece
• Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES), an inter-
governmental body registered under the United Nations, is owned and managed by 45 collaborating
countries in Asia Pacific and African Region. • It aims to establish a regional early warning system
within a multi-hazard framework for the generation and communication of early warning information,
and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards
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Q.85) Explanation:
Nyaya Mitra scheme, which is aimed at reducing pendency of cases across selected districts, with
special focus on those pending for more than 10 years. • Functionalized through a retired judicial or
executive officer (with legal experience) designated as the ‗Nyaya Mitra‘, the project would be
operated out of District Facilitation Centres, housed in CSCs. Nyaya Mitra‘s responsibilities would
include among others assistance to litigants who are suffering due to delay in investigations or trial,
by actively identifying such cases through the National Judicial Data Grid, providing legal advice and
connecting litigants to DLSA, CSC Tele Law, other government agencies and civil society
organizations.
Q.86) Explanation:
Reference https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Project-to-treat-HIV-drug-addicts-in-northeast-to-
start-soon/articleshow/50859878.cms
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174032
• Project Sunrise, steered by National AIDS Control Organization. Under the health ministry, will also
aim to create more awareness about AIDS in North Eastern States. • MissionSampark aims for
―Community Based Testing‖ to take HIV testing closer to those in need, will help in fast-tracking the
identification of all who are HIV positive and subsequently linking to ART programme.
Q.87) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/the-mounting-problem-of-
biomedical-waste/article23337961.ece
• Bio-medical waste consists of any waste which is generated during diagnosis, treatment or
immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities. • It includes syringes, needles,
cotton swabs, vials that may contain bodily liquids and spread infections. • Recently, Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the amendments to Bio-medical Waste
Management Rules.
Q.88) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/in-economics-what-is-veblen-
good/article19265451.ece
• It is a good for which demand increases as the price increases, because of its exclusive nature
and appeal as a status symbol. • It violates the law of demand, which states that when price of a
good increases, the demand decreases. • Luxury good like diamonds, whose appeal depends on
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their exorbitant price is an example of a Veblen good. • Veblen goods are similar to Giffen good
which also violates the law of demand.
Q.89) Explanation:
References https://www.livemint.com/Politics/3amAHN56V2pSq6UjKMCgAJ/Environment-ministry-
notifies-rules-to-regulate-the-use-of-P.html
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants • It is a legally binding global treaty that
aims to protect human health and the environment from the effects of persistent organic pollutants
(POPs). • The Convention sought initially 12 chemicals, for restriction or elimination of the production
and release. Now, it covers 23 chemicals. • The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) is the
designated interim financial mechanism for the Stockholm Convention. • India has ratified the
Convention and its 12 initially listed chemicals.
Q.90) Explanation:
• Biogas typically refers to a mixture of different gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter
in the absence of oxygen. Biogas can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste,
manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, green waste or food waste. Biogas is a renewable
energy source. • Biogas is primarily methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) and may have small
amounts of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), moisture and siloxanes • Bio CNG is the purified form of
Biogas where all the unwanted gases are removed to produce >95% pure methane gas
Q.91) Explanation:
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in partnership with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
and Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, has launched
‗Swachh Yug‘ campaign, which involves intensifying support to the five States of Uttarakhand, Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal to make all villages along the banks of the Ganga,
Open Defecation Free (ODF).
Q.92) Explanation:
Reference https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/recap-bonds-will-it-bring-relief-to-
bond-market/articleshow/62639838.cms
• Recapitalisation bonds are dedicated bonds to be issued at the behest of the government for
recapitalizing the trouble hit Public Sector Banks (PSBs) • The term recapitalisation means giving
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equity money to cover debt of an entity. In the case of PSBs, their NPAs (debts) will be replaced by
equity capital from recapitalisation by the government. • Money obtained from the sale of the bonds
will be injected into the PSBs as government equity funding. Procedures for the issue of the bonds
and the working mechanisms are yet to be decided by the government.
Q.93) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/all-you-wanted-to-know-about-
exchange-traded-funds/article9957174.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/rising-popularity-sees-etf-market-on-a-
roll/article22530626.ece
• ETF is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks. • An ETF is a type of fund
that owns the underlying assets which can be shares of stock, bonds, gold bars, foreign currency,
etc. • It divides ownership of those assets into shares. • It is a marketable security that tracks an
index, a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets like an index fund. • ETFs typically have higher
daily liquidity and lower fees than mutual fund shares, making them an attractive alternative for
individual investors. • The ETF mechanism is a smart, effective way for the government to help meet
its disinvestment targets. • The state gets its money, investors get a piece of PSUs and employees
stay under the PSU umbrella.
Q.94) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/one-planet-city-challenge-3-indian-cities-
among-national-finalists/article23009064.ece
• Panaji, Pune, and Rajkot are the three Indian cities which have been selected as national finalists
in 2017-2018 edition of WWF‘s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). • OPCC, earlier known as the
Earth Hour City Challenge, invites cities from the participating countries to report innovative climate
actions and plans in the areas of energy, transport, housing and waste on the international carbon.
Q.95) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/india-to-join-new-global-foreign-
exchange-committee/article9756342.ece
• GFXC is a newly-constituted forum of central bankers and experts working towards promotion of a
robust and transparent forex market. • GFXC will comprise public and private sector representatives
from the foreign exchange committees of 16 international forex trading centres.
Q.96) Explanation:
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Reference https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/turning-the-clock-back/article17684494.ece
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/china-keen-to-negotiate-bilateral-investment-
treaty-set-up-industrial-parks/article23375699.ece
• A bilateral investment treaty (BIT) is an agreement establishing the terms and conditions for
private investment by nationals and companies of one State in another State. • Government of India
has signed BITs with around 80 countries. • These are based on a model BIT formulated by India in
2016. The model BIT provides the framework for new negotiations with trading partners. • BIT
includes fair and equitable treatment, protection from expropriation, free transfer of means, and full
protection and security. • BITs are established through trade pacts. • They allow for an alternative
dispute resolution through an Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism. • BITs help
project India as an attractive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) destination, as well as protect
outbound Indian FDI. • It boosts the confidence of investors by assuring a minimum standard of
treatment and non-discrimination.
Q.97) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/world-water-day-waiting-for-blue-gold/article3155191.ece
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the
importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations
Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations
General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day. The
theme for World Water Day 2018 is 'Nature for Water' - exploring nature-based solutions to the water
challenges we face in the 21st century
Q.98) Explanation:
Reference https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/newton-bhabha-fund-for-arsenic-
research-in-ganga-basin-118031301049_1.html
The Newton-Bhabha fund is provided by the British Council. It aims to bring together UK and Indian
scientific research and innovation sectors to find joint solutions to the challenges facing India in
economic development and social welfare. India-United Kingdom (UK) Joint Team has won Newton-
Bhabha Fund for project on Groundwater Arsenic Research in Ganga River Basin. The project was
undertaken by Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with Natural
Environment Research Council (NERC), UK to find solutions to water challenges faced in
pervasively arsenic-affected Ganga River Basin.
Q.99) Explanation:
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• The RUSA or Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS),
launched in 2013. • The RUSA Scheme aims at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher
educational institutions. • The central funding (in the ratio of 60:40 for general category States, 90:10
for special category states and 100% for union territories) would be norm based and outcome
dependent. • The one of the objectives of the RUSA Scheme is to correct regional imbalances in
access to higher education by setting up institutions in unserved & underserved areas
Q.100) Explanation:
Reference https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brahmos-successfully-tested-with-indigenous-
seeker/article23319659.ece
• The seeker technology is a critical technology that determines the accuracy of a missile.So far, the
seeker technology had come from Russia.The technology is a closely guarded secret. Mastering it is
a significant milestone in missile technology and would reduce import dependence. The seeker was
developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO labs. •
BrahMos was flight tested with an Indian-made seeker for the first time, at Pokhran test range,
Rajasthan
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