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Questions – (Day 21)

3. Consider the following statements
regarding Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan
1. Central sector schemes are 100%
1. It was launched to aid, assist and
funded by the Union government
advice farmers on how to improve
and implemented by the Central
their farming techniques and raise
Government.
their incomes.
2. In Centrally Sponsored Scheme
2. Overall coordination and
(CSS) a certain percentage of the
implementation of the scheme in the
funding is borne by the States and
target villages of a district is being
the implementation is by the State
done by Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
Governments.
3. 100% coverage of bovine
3. Usually Centrally Sponsored
vaccination for Foot and Mouth
Schemes are revisited at the end of
Disease is one the activities carried
each five-year plan period.
out under this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
correct ?
(a) 2 only
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

regarding Small Farmer’s Agriculture-
1. PM-AASHA is an umbrella scheme
Business Consortium (SFAC)
aimed at ensuring fair wages to
ASHA workers of different states.
1. SFAC is an autonomous society
2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme
promoted by Ministry of Commerce
this scheme (PDPS) is the direct
and Industry.
payment of the difference between
2. SFAC provides Venture Capital
the MSP and the selling/modal price
Assistance and Project
made to pre-registered farmers
Development Facility to supports
selling his produce in the notified
the new ventures in agrobased
market yard.
industries.
3. It provides a platform for increased
accessibility and cheaper
correct ?
availability of agricultural inputs to
small and marginal farmers and in
(a) 1 only
establishing forward and backward
(b) 2 only
linkages in supply chain
(c) Both 1 and 2
management.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the statements given above is/are 7. Consider the following statements
correct ?
1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi
(a) 1 only Pariyojana is the direct market
(b) 1 and 2 only intervention scheme of Ministry of
(c) 2 and 3 only Health and Family Welfare to make
(d) 3 only available quality generic medicines
at affordable prices to all.
2. Any civil society with experience of
5. Consider the following statements minimum 3 years of successful
operation in welfare activities can
1. Project CHAMAN is a pioneer also open the Jan Aushadhi stores.
project aims for the strategic
development of the fisheries sector. Which of the statements given above is
2. Mission Fingerling is a programme are/correct ?
aimed at achieving holistic
development of horticulture sector. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
6. Consider the following statements 1. International UDAN plans to

1. Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme is connect India’s metro cities directly
introduced by West Bengal to some key foreign destinations in
government which aims to improve the neighbourhood.
the status of adolescent girls from 2. Only state governments provide the
disadvantaged families through financial support for flights under
small conditional cash transfers. international UDAN.
2. One District One Product Summit is 3. Only Indian carriers can participate
a scheme developed by Uttar in the international UDAN scheme.
Pradesh government to popularise
products produced by MSME Which of the statements given above is/are
sector. correct ?
correct ? (a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
1. National Food Security Act
(NFSA), 2013 aims to provide (a) 3 only
subsidized food grains to (b) 2 and 3 only
approximately 2/3rd of India’s (c) 1 and 2 only
population. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Every pregnant and lactating
mother is entitled to a free meal at
the local anganwadi as well as 11. Consider the following statements
maternity benefits of Rs.6,000 in
instalments under NFSA, 2013 1. North East Rural Livelihood Project
3. NFSA also guarantees age is a central Sector scheme externally
appropriate meal, free of charge aided by World Bank and
through local anganwadi for implemented in four North Eastern
children up to 6 months and one free States namely Mizoram, Nagaland,
meal for children in age group 6-14 Sikkim and Tripura.
years in schools 2. North East Special Infrastructure
Development Scheme aims to fill up
Which of the statements given above is/are the gaps in creation of infrastructure
correct ? in specified sectors till March, 2020.
(a) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(b) 2 and 3 only correct ?
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
10. Consider the following statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2
regarding ‘Price Stabilisation Fund
Scheme’ (PSF)
1. It was set up under the Department
of Agriculture, Cooperation & 1. Swajal Yojana is community owned
Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW). drinking water programme for
2. The PSF scheme was later sustained piped drinking water
transferred from DAC&FW to the supply powered by solar energy.
Department of Consumer Affairs. 2. It ensures the availability of clean
3. The PSF is utilized for granting drinking water to every rural
interest free advance of working household only at drought years.
capital to Central Agencies, 3. Swachh Bharat Mission is being
State/UT Governments/Agencies to implemented by the Ministry of
undertake market intervention Urban Development in urban areas
operations.

Which of the statements given above is/are 15. Consider the following statements
correct ?
1. Unified Mobile Application for
(a) 1 and 3 only New-age Governance (UMANG)
(b) 1 only mobile app allow citizens to access
(c) 2 only government services on a single
(d) 1, 2 and 3 platform.
2. The app is developed and operated
by National e-Governance Division
13. Consider the following statements of MeitY.
3. Cyber Shikshaa focuses on
1. Sagar Vani is an integrated providing basic education on cyber
information dissemination system system for rural masses.
that primarily serves fishermen
community with advisories and Which of the statements given above is/are
alerts towards their livelihood as correct ?
well as their safety at Sea.
2. Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (a) 1 and 3 only
scheme is implemented by India (b) 2 and 3 only
Meteorological Department for (c) 1 and 2 only
issuing crop and location specific (d) 3 only
weather based agro advisories for
the benefit of farming community.

correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 1. Astana Declaration aims to
(c) Both 1 and 2 strengthen primary healthcare and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 achieve universal health coverage
by 2030.
2. IEA is a Paris-based autonomous
14. Consider the following statements. intergovernmental organization
1. Stree Swabhiman is an initiative to established in the framework of the
empower the rural distressed World Economic Forum.
women facing financial hurdles.
2. Stree Swabhiman is implemented Which of the statements given above is/are
by Ministry of Electronics & IT correct ?
correct ? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

17. Consider the following statements 19. Consider the following statements
1. Central Water Commission (CWE) 1. The Rim of the Pacific Exercise

is a premier technical organization (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest
of India in the field of water international maritime exercise,
resources and is presently hosted by U.K.
functioning as an autonomous body 2. World Customs Organisation is a
under Ministry of Water Resources, non-governmental body established
River Development and Ganga in 1952 as the Customs Co-
Rejuvenation operation Council (CCC) whose
2. CWE works in the domains of mission is to enhance the
Water Management River effectiveness and efficiency of
Management Inter- customs administrations.
state/International Conflict
Resolution in water Related Which of the statements given above is/are
disputes correct ?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only

correct ? (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None 20. River Brahmaputra flows through
which of the following National Parks ?
18. Consider the following statements 1. Kaziranga NP

regarding Nirbhaya Fund 2. Intanki NP
3. Balphakram NP
1. The fund is created by the Ministry 4. Namdapha NP
of Finance, dedicated for
implementation of initiatives aimed Select the correct answer using the code
at enhancing the safety and security given below:
for women in the country.
2. It is a non-lapsable corpus fund. (a) 1 and 3only
3. It is being administered by the (b) 1 only
Department of Economic Affairs, (c) 2 and 4 only
Ministry of Finance. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

correct ? 21. Consider the following statements
(a) 2 only 1. Port Blair is closer to Kolkata than

(b) 2 and 3 only it is to Chennai.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 2. Duncan passage separates Middle
(d) 1 and 3 only Andaman from South Andaman.

Which of the statements given above is/are 24. What is the implication of the recently
correct ? successful ‘Pad Abort’ test (PAT) ?
(a) 1 only (a) India will achieve self-reliance in

(b) 2 only launching communication and
(c) Both 1 and 2 navigation satellites.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) India is closer to its ambition of
sending Indians to space.
(c) The cost of launching satellites will
22. Bosporus strait connects which of the reduce as rockets need not be rebuilt.
following Sea or Bays (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c)
are correct.
1. Black Sea
2. Sea of Marmara
3. Azov Sea
4. Aegean Sea
Select the correct answer using the code

given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
23. Consider the following statements 1. National Mission for Green India
aims to increase forest/tree cover to
1. AGMARK is legally backed by the the extent of 5 million hectares
Bureau of Indian Standards Act, (mha).
1986. 2. India BPO Promotion Scheme aims
2. The Directorate of Marketing and at setting up business process
Inspection, Ministry of Commerce outsourcing (BPO) units in tier II
and Industry is responsible for the and tier III to secure balanced
implementation of AGMARK regional growth of the industry.
certification scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
correct ?
(a) 1 only
a) 1 only (b) 2 only
b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
c) Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2
d) None

(Day 22) 28. Consider the following statements

1. Any individual citizen of India
(both resident and Non-resident) in
the age group of 18-65 years can
join National Pension System
1. Green Skill Development
(NPS)
Programme was launched in line
2. Under the NPS, individual savings
with the Skill India programme for
are pooled in to a pension fund
skilling India‘s youth in the
which are invested by PFRDA
environment and forest sector.
regulated professional fund
2. NITI Ayog is in charge of the
managers as per the approved
overall implementation of the
investment guidelines in to the
National Action Plan on Climate
diversified portfolios comprising of
Change.
government bonds, bills, corporate
3. National Mission on Strategic
debentures and shares.
Knowledge for Climate Change is
3. Stand Up India Scheme promotes
one of the eight core missions of
entrepreneurship among senior
NAPCC
citizens and disabled persons
correct ?
correct ?
(a) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

1. Hamari Darohar aims at upgrading
Skills and Training in preservation
1. Aam Admi Bima Yojana (AABY)
of traditional Ancestral Arts/Crafts
is a social security scheme
of minorities.
administered through Life
2. USTAAD aims to preserve rich
Insurance Corporation of India
heritage of minority communities in
(LIC).
context of Indian culture.
2. It provides death and disability
3. Nai Manzil is a bridge course to
cover to persons between the age
bridge the academic and skill
group of 18 yrs to 59 yrs.
development gaps of the deeni
Madrasa pass outs with their
mainstream counterparts
correct ?
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only

30. Which of the following states has 33. Consider the following statements
become the first state in the country to pass
the ‘Prohibition of Social Boycott’ Act ? 1. Project Sunrise is to tackle the
increasing Multi-drug-resistant
(a) Kerala tuberculosis (MDR-TB) prevalence
(b) Maharashtra in the eight North-Eastern states.
(c) Telangana 2. LaQshya Initiative objective is to
(d) Uttar Pradesh reduce preventable maternal and
new-born mortality, morbidity and
stillbirths by improving the quality
31. Consider the following statements of care provided in the labour room.
regarding Juvenile Justice Board 3. Mission Indradhanush aims to cover
all those children by 2020 who are
1. It is a statutory body created by either unvaccinated, or are partially
Juvenile Justice (Care and vaccinated against 7 vaccine
Protection of Children) Act 2000 preventable diseases.
(amended in 2006).
2. It is headed by the Chief Justice of Which of the statements given above is/are
High court. correct ?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 3 only

correct ? (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 34. Consider the following statements
regarding The National Commission for
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
1. The Swachh Bharat Kosh has been 1. It emphasizes the principle of
set up to facilitate channelization of universality and inviolability of
philanthropic contributions and child rights and recognizes the tone
Corporate Social Responsibility of urgency in all the child related
(CSR) funds towards Clean India. policies of the country
2. Donations to the Swachh Bharat 2. It enquires into complaints and take
Kosh are eligible for 100% suo moto notice of matters related to
deduction under section 80G of the Non implementation of laws
Income-tax Act, 1961. providing for protection and
Which of the statements given above is/are development of children.
correct ? 3. It examines all factors that inhibit
the enjoyment of rights of children
(a) 1 only affected by terrorism, communal
(b) 2 only violence, riots, natural disaster,
(c) Both 1 and 2 domestic violence, HIV/AIDS.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ? correct ?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is aimed at
1. Traditional Knowledge Digital providing rural India with
Library is a collaborative Project of professional resource support from
CSIR and Ministry of Environment, institutes of higher education to
Forest and Climate Change. address the development challenges
2. It contains Indian traditional through appropriate technologies.
medicine knowledge in a digitized 2. SWAYAM is a group of 32 DTH
format and is available in five channels devoted to telecasting of
international languages. high-quality educational
programmes on 24X7 basis using
Which of the statements given above is/are the GSAT-15 satellite.
correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) Both
d) None

38. Consider the following regarding
1. Bharat ke Veer is an online portal in Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
which anyone can make fiscal
contributions to the families of 1. It aims to provide antenatal care to
martyrs of the Central Armed Police all pregnant women on the 9th of
Forces. every month.
2. Central Armed Police Forces 2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme of
includes Assam rifles (AR), Border Ministry of Women and Child
security force (BSF), Central Development.
industrial security force (CISF), Which of the statements given above is/are
Central reserve police force correct ?
(CRPF), Indo-Tibetan border police
force (ITBT) and Indian Coast (a) 1 only
Guard. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

regarding Roll-Out Solar Array or ROSA
1. Higher Education Financing
1. It is developed by Council of Agency (HEFA) is a joint venture of
Scientific & Industrial Research MHRD Government of India and
2. It is an advanced and flexible new Canara Bank for financing creation
type of solar panel that rolls out like of capital assets in premier
a tape measure and can be easily educational institutions in India
adapted to different sizes, including 2. HEFA is registered under Section 8
very large arrays. [Not-for-profit] under the
3. It provides power for a variety of Companies Act 2013 as a Union
future spacecraft and satellite. Govt company and as Non–deposit
taking NBFC (NBFC-ND-Type II)
Which of the statements given above is/are with RBI.
correct ?
(a) 1 only correct ?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Accessible India Campaign aims to 42. Consider the following statements

provide accessibility to banking
services in remote areas. 1. Sattriya dance form was originated
2. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in the 15th century A.D by
facilitates online procurement of Vaishnava Saint Sankaradeva.
common use Goods & Services 2. Paika Rebellion was an armed
required by various Government rebellion against the British East
Departments / Organizations / India Company’s rule in Andhra
PSUs. Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ? correct ?

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. Which of the following traditions finds 2. Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces

their name in Representative List of Treaty was signed between United
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ? States and Soviet Union to eliminate
and permanently disown all of their
1. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of nuclear and conventional ground
Rajasthan launched ballistic and cruise
2. Yoga missiles with ranges of 500 to 5,500
3. Tradition of Vedic chanting kilometers.
4. Kalaripayatttu
Select the correct answer using the code correct ?
given below
(a) 1 only
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
46. Hand-in-Hand, a joint Military exercise

44. Consider the following statements is conducted between
1. Lingayats are distinct Shaivite (a) India and Nepal

religious tradition founded by (b) India and Japan
Basaveshwara in 12th-century. (c) India and Bhutan
2. Siddhars are a type of saint in India (d) India and China
who are said to have had many
powers and achieved a ‘god-like’
state through specific secret 47. Consider the following statements
practices.
1. Lonar crater, is a notified National
Which of the statements given above is/are Geo-heritage Monument fresh
correct ? water lake located at Lonar,
Maharastra.
(a) 1 only 2. It was created by a meteor impact
(b) 2 only during the Pleistocene Epoch.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
45. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
1. White shipping information refers (c) Both 1 and 2
to exchange of relevant advance (d) Neither 1 nor 2
information on the identity and
movement of military vessels.

48. Declared a national geo-heritage site in (Day 23)

1975, this island is estimated to be
geological formation that goes back to a
time when Greater India broke away from
Madagascar. It is renowned for its unique
hexagonal columns of basaltic lava. This is
1. Financial Action Task Force was set
up in 1989 by the G7 countries with
(a) St. Mary’s Island, Karnataka
headquarters in Paris.
(b) Divar Island, Goa
2. FATF acts as an international
(c) Umananda Island, Assam
watchdog on issues of money-
(d) Munroe Island, Kerala
laundering and financing of The
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
and the European Commission (EC)
are also its members.
1. Brazil shares border with every
South American country except
correct ?
Chile.
2. Panama connects South America
(a) 2 only
with rest of the Central American
(b) 3 only
countries.
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. Indus Water Treaty was brokered by
(c) Both 1 and 2
World Bank in 1950.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. As per the treaty, control over three
eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej
was given to Pakistan.
50. Which of the following sectors has/have
3. Ratle is the run-of the-river
application(s) from the Cyber Physical
hydroelectric power station over
System ?
Jhelum River, downstream of the
village of Ratle in Jammu and
1. Healthcare
Kashmir.
2. Smart Buildings
3. Transportation
4. Robotics
correct ?
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(d) None
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


1. It is the acronym for an association
1. Permanent Court of Arbitration of five major emerging national
(PCA) was established by the economies.
Convention for the Pacific 2. South Africa joined BRICS in 2010
Settlement of International 3. Last summit of BRICS was held at
Disputes, concluded at The Hague China.
in 1899. 4. Asian Infrastructure Investment
2. India is a signatory to the 1951 Bank is a multilateral development
United Nations Convention and bank that aims to support the
1967 Protocol Relating to the Status building of infrastructure in the
of Refugees. Asia-Pacific region is established
by
correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only (a) 3 only
c) Both (b) 1 and 2 only
d) None (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4

1. 2+2 dialogue (Two plus Two
discussion) is a diplomatic 1. The NSG was set up in 1974 as a
arrangement between India and reaction to India’s nuclear tests to
U.S. stop what it called the misuse of
2. Indians who were stranded in nuclear material meant for peaceful
Socotra Island after cyclone purposes.
Mekunu hit the area were evacuated 2. The NSG works under the principle
by INS Sunayna in an operation of unanimity and even one
called NISTAR. country’s vote against prospective
member will scuttle its bid.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. India, Pakistan, Israel and South
correct ? Sudan are among the four UN
member states which have not
(a) 1 only signed the NPT.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the following statements given
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
55. Consider the following statements (b) 2 and 3 only
regarding BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, (c) 1 and 3 only
China and South Africa) (d) 1, 2 and 3

regarding the Bank for International regarding Group of 7 (G7) countries
Settlements (BIS)
1. G7 is a group consisting of Canada,
1. It is an international financial France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the
institution jointly owned by the United Kingdom, and the United
World Bank and International States.
Monetary Fund. 2. European Union is not represented
2. It provides banking services only within the G7.
for the members nations not for the 3. G7 countries represent more than
International Organizations. 60% of the net global wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
incorrect ? given below

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
58. The World Bank Group releases which 61. Consider the following statements
of the following reports/indices ?
1. Uyghurs are ethnically Turkic
1. Ease of Doing Business Report Muslims living primarily in the
2. Global Economic Prospects Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous
3. Atlas of Sustainable Development Region of the People’s Republic of
Goals China.
2. Catalonia is a region located in
Select the correct answer using the codes south eastern part of Ukraine.
given below. 3. Kurdish people are an Iranian ethnic
group of Western Asia largely
(a) 1 only located in Iran, Iraq, Turkey and
(b) 1 and 2 only Syria.
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
59. Xiamen declaration is related to which (a) 2 only

of the following groupings/organizations ? (b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) APEC (d) 2 and 3 only
(b) BRICS
(c) ASEAN
(d) EU

62. Which one following country does not (a) Southern Ocean
come under Eurasian Economic Union (b) North-east Indian Ocean
(EAEU) (c) North Atlantic ocean
(d) South-west Pacific Ocean
(a) Russia
(b) Armenia
(c) Kazakhstan 66. Consider the following statements
(d) Azerbaijan regarding World Customs Organization
(WCO)
63. The Global Infrastructure Facility, 1. It is a non-governmental body

sometimes seen in the news, is an initiative whose mission is to enhance the
by effectiveness and efficiency of
Customs administrations.
(a) The International Monetary Fund 2. It’s the only global organization
(b) The World Bank which defines global standards and
(c) The World Economic Forum procedures for customs clearances
(d) The United Nations Conference on at the border and their
Trade and Development implementation.

64. Consider the following statements correct ?
regarding the International Campaign to
Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. It is working to promote adherence (c) Both 1 and 2
to and full implementation of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear
Weapons
2. It is a global coalition of nations 67. Consider the following statements
under the United Nations General regarding Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
Assembly and it received the Noble
Peace Prize in 2017. 1. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are
investment funds listed and traded
Which of the statements given above is/are on stock exchanges.
correct ? 2. Bharat 22 is an ETF that will track
the performance of 22 stocks, which
(a) 1 only the government plans to disinvest.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2 correct ?
(a) 1 only
65. ‘Zealandia’ is a newly discovered (b) 2 only
continent is located in which of the (c) Both 1 and 2
following oceanic region ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2

68. With reference to ‘HELINA’, an Anti- 70. Dublin Regulation is seen sometimes in
Tank Weapon, consider the following news, is related to
statements:
(a) World Bank (WB)
1. It is a helicopter launched version (b) World Health Organization (WHO)
known of NAG Anti-Tank Guided (c) European Union (EU)
Missile. (d) Food and Agriculture Organization
2. It is designed and developed (FAO)
indigenously for Indian Army under
integrated guided missile
development programme (IGMDP). 71. Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. 100% FDI by automatic route is not
not correct ? permitted in the automobile sector.
2. FAME India scheme is a part of the
a) 1 only National Electric Mobility Mission
b) 2 only Plan which encourages usage of
c) Both electric vehicles by providing
d) None subsidies.

69. Consider the following statements correct ?
regarding Maternity Benefit (Amendment)
Act, 2017. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. It provides for full paid absence (c) Both 1 and 2
from work for a period of 12 weeks (d) Neither 1 nor 2
to take care of the child.
2. It is applicable to all establishments
employing 10 or more women. 72. Consider the following statements
3. It makes mandatory for employers regarding Central Drugs Standard Control
to educate women about the Organisation (CDSCO)
maternity benefits available to them 1. CDSO works under Directorate
at the time of their appointment. General of Health Services,
Ministry of Health & Family
Which of the statements given above is/are Welfare.
correct ? 2. CDSCO is responsible for approval
of New Drugs, Conduct of Clinical
(a) 3 only Trials, laying down the standards
(b) 1, 2 and 3 for Drugs.
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1 and 3 only correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

73. Consider the following statements 2. North East Special Infrastructure

Development Scheme is fully
1. National Integration Tours are funded by Central Government.
educational and motivational tours
for youth of Jammu & Kashmir and Which of the statements given above is/are
North Eastern States. correct ?
2. National e-Vidhan Application
aims to bring all the legislatures of (a) 1 only
the country together, in one (b) 2 only
platform thereby creating a massive (c) Both 1 and 2
data depository without having the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
complexity of multiple applications.
correct ? (Day 24)
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
76. Consider the following statements.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Delhi Dialogue is a premier annual
event to discuss politico-security,
the economic and socio-cultural
engagement between India and
ASEAN.
1. National Testing Agency is an
2. Horizon 2020 is a joint project by
autonomous body under the
Indian government and European
Ministry of Human Resources
Union to develop a next generation
Development.
influenza vaccine to protect citizens
2. National Security Guard was raised
worldwide.
in the wake of Parliament Attack,
2001.
correct ?
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Migrant Caravan refers to trail of
migrants who are moving towards
1. Ideate for India is a national
Mexico and the U.S from Honduras
challenge to students of classes 6 –
and Guatemala.
12 across the country to give them a
2. Golan Heights shares border with
platform to become solution
Israel and Syria
creators for the problems.

Which of the statements given above is/are 80. Consider the following pairs
correct ?
Place/Issue in News Region
(a) 1 only 1. Port of Duqm : Yemen
(b) 2 only
2. Gilets Jaunes Protests : France
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Farzad-B Gas Block : Iran
Which of the pairs given above is/are

78. Consider the following statements correctly matched ?
1. India is the first non-member of the (a) 3 only

non-proliferation treaty (NPT) to (b) 1 and 3 only
have signed Civil Nuclear deal with (c) 1 and 2 only
Japan. (d) 2 and 3 only
2. Korea Plus is a strategic initiative
between the Governments of India
and South Korea to facilitate the 81. The Kimberly Process, often seen in
technology transfer from South news, is related with
Korea.
(a) Prevention of trafficking of wild
Which of the statements given above is/are animals.
correct ? (b) Mediation process between the North
Korea and the South Korea
(a) 1 only (c) Prevention of conflict diamonds
(b) 2 only entering into market
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Promotion of nuclear-non
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 proliferation
79. Consider the following statements 82. Which of the following countries are
regarding World Sustainable Development members of Nuclear Suppliers Group ?
Summit (WSDS)
1. India
1. It is a platform to accelerate action 2. China
towards sustainable development 3. Russia
and climate change. 4. Japan
2. It is an annual event organized by 5. Turkey
World Bank
Select the correct answer using the codes
Which of the statements given above is/are given below:
correct ?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

regarding the International Tribunal for the
Law of the Sea (ITLOS) 1. TAPI Pipeline is gas pipeline
between Turkey and India
1. It is an intergovernmental 2. Kazakhstan share border with
organization established by the Afghanistan.
United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It is open to both states parties and correct ?
entities other than state parties. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 87. Nuclear energy can provide clean and
(c) Both 1 and 2 assured supply of power in long run. In this
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 context, consider the following statements
regarding ‘International Atomic Energy
Agency’ (IAEA):
1. It is established independently of
1. Operation Insaaniyat was launched the United Nations through its own
by the India to assist Bangladesh in treaty.
managing crisis caused due to heavy 2. India is not a founding member of
influx of refugees from IAEA
neighbouring Myanmar.
2. Asia Africa Growth Corridor is an Which of the statements given above is/are
economic cooperation agreement correct ?
between the India and ASEAN. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 88. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
(c) Both 1 and 2 Sectoral Technical and Economic
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an
international organisation of 7 nations of
South Asia and South East Asia. Which of
85. The world’s first IAEA Low Enriched the following countries are not members of
Uranium (LEU) bank had established in it ?
(a) Kazakhstan (a) Nepal
(b) United States (b) Bhutan
(c) France (c) Thailand
(d) Japan (d) Malaysia

89. What is /are advantages of Radio 2. National Green Tribunal banned it

Frequency Identification (RFID) over in 2014 on grounds of it being
Barcode system ? unscientific and unsafe for workers.
3. It is less capital intensive compare
1. RFID can scan multiple items at to open cast mining.
once.
2. RFID readers are a way cheaper Which of the statements given above is/are
than barcode scanners. correct ?
3. Unlike barcodes, RFID tags do not
require line of sight scanning. (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code (c) 2 and 3 only
given below. (d) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only 92. Which of the following organisation
(c) 1 and 3 only releases Global Climate Risk Index ?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC)
90. Great Indian Bustard is naturally found (b) World Bank
in which of the following states ? (c) German Watch
(d) German Watch
1. Rajasthan
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka 93. Consider the following statements
4. Assam
1. National Waterway 1 is the longest
Select the correct answer using the code inland waterway in India.
given below 2. It passes through Uttar Pradesh,
Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal.
(a) 1 and 3 only 3. The Ganges River Dolphin can only
(b) 2 and 3 only live in freshwater and is essentially
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only blind.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct ?
regarding ‘Rat Hole Mining’ (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. It involves digging of very small (c) 3 only
tunnels, usually only 3-4 feet high (d) 1, 2 and 3
which workers enter and extract
coal.

94. Sonepur Cattle Fair, one of the biggest 97. Consider the following statements
cattle fair is was held in which state ?
1. Fall Armyworm is an invasive
(a) Uttar Pradesh species impacting the productivity
(b) Bihar of Maize.
(c) Rajasthan 2. Pokkali paddy variety is a saltwater-
(d) Punjab tolerant paddy predominantly
grown in the coastal fields of
Konkan Region.
95. ‘BepiColombo’, a spacecraft to mercury
is joint mission of Which of the statement given above is/are
correct ?
(a) ISRO and The National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA) (a) 1 only
(b) ISRO and European Space Agency (b) 2 only
(ESA) (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) The National Aeronautics and Space (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Administration (NASA) and European
Space Agency (ESA)
(d) European Space Agency (ESA) and 98. Consider the following statements
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency regarding ‘Third Pole’
(JAXA)
1. It is a region spreading across the
Himalaya-Hindu Kush mountain
96. Consider the following statements ranges and the Tibetan Plateau.
regarding Namdapha National Park 2. It has the largest reserve of fresh
water outside the two major Polar
1. It is India’s only reserve to have Regions
four big cat species the tiger,
leopard, clouded and snow leopard. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Noa-Dihing River, a tributary of the correct ?
Brahmaputra flows through it.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct ? (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

99. Which of the following country has

operationalized the world’s first ‘Floating
Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP)’
(a) U.S. A
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) France
100. The recently discovered ‘Excitonium’

is
(a) A new form of matter

(b) A new Planet
(c) A new Rare Earth mineral found in
Indian Ocean
(d) A new butterfly species found in the
Western Ghats

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