1.

 Researchers have found a new Species of Ancient Humans "Homo Luzonensis" in

Philippines, with reference to that consider the following statements:

1.  Scientists named the species Homo luzonensis after the island of Luzon, where the
discovery was made.
2. The discovery could mean primitive human relatives left Africa and made it all the
way to South-East Asia
Which of the following statement is/are correct?

• a. 1 only
• b. 2 only
• c. Both 1 and 2correct


• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered

Explanation:

• Researchers in the Philippines have found fossil bones and teeth of apreviously unknown
human species (Homo Luzonensis) in the northern Philippines.
• The discovery could mean primitive human relatives left Africa and made it all the way to
South-East Asia, something not previously thought possible.
• Scientists named the species Homo luzonensis after the island of Luzon, where the
discovery was made.
• Homo Luzonens lived on the island of Luzon at least 50,000 to 67,000 years ago.
• The hominin was identified from a total of seven teeth and six small bones and teeth from
two adults and one child found in a cave on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
2. With reference to Melamine, consider the following statements:

1.  It is used to adulterate milk

2.  It is added to inflate the apparent vitamins content
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

• a. 1 onlycorrect


• b. 2 only
• c. Both 1 and 2
• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered
Explanation:

• The government has extended the ban on import of milk and its products, including
chocolates, from China till laboratories at ports for testing presence of toxic chemical
melamine are upgraded.
• Melamine is a chemical compound that has a number of industrial uses, including the
production of laminates, glues, dinnerware, adhesives, molding compounds, coatings and
flame retardants.
• It is a name used both for the chemical and for the plastic made from it. In this event, all
references are to the chemical.
• It is illegally added to inflate the apparent protein content of food products.
• Because it is high in nitrogen, the addition of melamine to a food artificially increases the
apparent protein content as measured with standard tests. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
3. Consider the following statement about National Registry of Sex Offenders

1. The National Registry of Sex Offenders is maintained by the National Crime Records
Bureau (NCRB).
2. The records in the registry are sourced from the Crime and Criminal Tracking
Network and Systems (CCTNS).
3. India is the first country that maintains a sex offenders list.
Choose correct option

• a. 1 only
• b. 1 and 2correct


• c. 3 only
• d. 1 and 3
Question was not answered

Explanation:

• The National Registry of Sex Offenders is maintained by the National Crime Records
Bureau (NCRB). NCRB was set-up in 1986 to function as a repository of information on
crime and criminals.
• The records in the registry are sourced from the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and
Systems (CCTNS). CCTNS is a programme of Ministry of Home Affairs. It seeks to a)
deliver various web based police related services to citizens, b) facilitate a pan-India search
of crime and criminal records of individuals through a national database, c) generate crime
and criminal reports at the state and central level to inform policy interventions d)
 computerise police processes and e) establish a basic platform for an Inter-operable
Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
• India is among few countries like the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland,
New Zealand, South Africa, and Trinidad & Tobago, that maintains a sex offenders list.
However, the United States is the only country where the sex offender registry is available
to the public.
4. Consider the following statements with regards to International Council on Monuments
and Sites (ICOMOS)

1. ICOMOS is a professional association that works for the conservation and protection
of cultural heritage places around the world.
2. It offers advice to UNESCO on World Heritage Sites
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

• a. 1 only
• b. 2 only
• c. 1 and 2 bothcorrect


• d. None of the above

Question was not answered

Explanation :

• ICOMOS is a professional association that works for the conservation and protection of
cultural heritage places around the world. It was founded in 1965 in Warsaw as a result of
the Venice Charter of 1964 and offers advice to UNESCO on World Heritage Sites. It is
headquartered in Paris, France.
• Further, ICOMOS is also a partner and founding member of the Blue Shield, which works to
protect the world’s cultural heritage threatened by wars and natural disasters.
5. Consider the following statements about Padma awards

1. The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma
Awards Committee headed by prime minister
2. Padma Vibhushan award comprises a Sanad (Certificate) issued under the hand and
seal of the President and a cash prize of 50 lakh
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• a. 1 only
• b. 2 only
 • c. Both 1 and 2
• d. Neither 1 nor 2correct


Question was not answered

Explanation:

• The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards
Committee. The committee is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The Padma
Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. It includes Home Secretary,
Secretary to the President and 4-6 eminent personalities as its members.
• The Padma award is just an honour. No cash allowance or any facility/benefit in terms of
concession etc. in rail/air travel is attached to these awards.
6. Consider the following statements

1. A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area which is selected by UNESCO as having

cultural, historical, scientific significance
2. It is legally protected by international treaties.
3. World Heritage Day is celebrated on April 18th every year
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

• a. 1 and 3
• b. 1 and 2
• c. 2 and 3
• d. 1, 2 and 3correct


Question was not answered

Explanation:

Recently,World Heritage Day has been celebrated on April 18th,2019.The International Council on
Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 had decided to celebrate April 18 as the International
Day for Monuments and Sites or World Heritage Day.

The objective of World Heritage Day is to raise awareness about monuments and other sites which
form a part of our history and culture.
The theme for this year’s celebrations is ‘Rural Landscapes’,which is related to the theme of the
2019 ICOMOS Scientific Symposium on Rural heritage that will take place in Marrakesh,Morocco
in October.

A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area which is selected by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having cultural, historical, scientific or other form
of significance and is legally protected by international treaties.

7. Consider the following statements with regards to Export Promotion Council for
Handicrafts (EPCH)

1. EPCH is an apex body of handicrafts exporters for promotion of exports of

Handicrafts from the country.
2. It is a non-profit organization which was established under the Companies Act
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

• a. 1 only
• b. 2 only
• c. Both 1 and 2correct


• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered

Explanation:

EPCH is an apex body of handicrafts exporters for promotion of exports of Handicrafts from the
country. It is a non-profit organization which was established under the Companies Act in the year
1986-87.

The objective of EPCH is to promote, support, protect, maintain and increase the export of
handicrafts. It also plays an important role with the objective of boosting trade in handicrafts and
also projects India’s image in the global market as a reliable supplier.

8. Consider the following statements with regards to Cotton Textile Export Promotion
Council (Texprocil)

1. Texprocil was incorporated in 1954 as an autonomous, nonprofit body dedicated to

the export promotion of cotton textiles.
2. It controls the export price of cotton
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

• a. 1 onlycorrect


• b. 2 only
• c. Both 1 and 2
• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered

Explanation:

Texprocil was incorporated in 1954 as an autonomous, nonprofit body dedicated to the export
promotion of cotton textiles. It makes suggestions for strengthening the export efforts and also to
provide data for monitoring exports. It does not fix export price of cotton

9. Consider the following statements with regards to Pulitzer Prizes

1. It is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism,

literature and musical composition
2. Pulitzer was established in 1917
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

• a. 1 Only
• b. 2 Only
• c. Both 1 and 2correct


• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered

Explanation:

The 2019 Pulitzer Prizes were announced. It is an award for achievements in newspaper,
magazine and online journalism, literature and musical composition in the United States.

Pulitzer was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American Joseph Pulitzer who had
made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.

Prizes are awarded yearly in twenty-one categories. In twenty of the categories, each winner
receives a certificate and a US$15,000 cash award. The winner in the public service category of
the journalism competition is awarded a gold medal
10. Consider the following statements with regards to State of the World Population report
2019

1. India’s life expectancy at birth is higher than the world’s

2. Per year population growth rate of china between 2010 and 2019 is less than half of
that in India.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

• a. 1 Only
• b. 2 Onlycorrect


• c. Both 1 and 2
• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered

Explanation:

While India’s life expectancy at birth is lower than the world’s (69 years to 72), it scores higher than
the global average in terms of access to healthcare during childbirth, and also has a much lower
adolescent birth rate.

China, the world’s most populous country at 1.42 billion, has a population growth rate of 0.5% per
year between 2010 and 2019, which is less than half of that in India or in the world. India accounts
for over one-sixth of the world’s population in 2019 (1.37 billion out of 7.71 billion) and has grown
at an rate (1.2% per year between 2010 and 2019) that is just over the world growth rate (1.2%),
according to State of the World Population 2019

11. Zayed Medal recently in news, is the highest civilian award of which country
• a. Saudi Arabia
• b. UAEcorrect


• c. Palestine
• d. Israel
Question was not answered

Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Zayed
Medal, the highest civilian award granted by its government. PM Modi has received the award in
appreciation of his efforts in maintaining strategic ties with UAE.

12. The World Health day is celebrated on

• a. 7th Aprilcorrect


• b. 3rd may
• c. 27th March
• d. 29th October
Question was not answered

EXPLANATION:

The World Health day is celebrated on 7th April every year. At the first World Health Assembly in
1948, it was decided to observe 7 April of each year, with effect from 1950, as the World Health
Day. The World Health Day is held to mark the founding of WHO.

13. Consider the following statements about Abel Prize, and identify

the incorrect statement:
• a. It is also called as Math’s Nobel.
• b. It is a Norwegian prize awarded annually by the King of Norway.
• c. The main objective of the Abel Prize is to recognize pioneering scientific achievements in
mathematics.
• d. None of the Abovecorrect


Question was not answered

Explanation:

The Abel Prize in mathematics was awarded to Karen Uhlenbeck of the U.S. for her work on partial
differential equations, the first woman to win the award.

About Abel Prize:

• * It is a Norwegian prize awarded annually by the King of Norway to one or more

outstanding mathematicians. The prize is named after the 19th century Norwegian
mathematician Niels Henrik Abel.
 • * It was established by the Norwegian government in 2002 on the occasion of the 200th
anniversary of Niels Henrik Abel’s birth.
• * The main objective of the Abel Prize is to recognize pioneering scientific achievements in
mathematics.
14. British Prime Minister Theresa May expressed “deep regret” in British Parliament for the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre, ahead of the 100th anniversary of the killings on April 13, 1919.
With reference to this massacre considers the following statements:

1. Hunter commission was formed in October 1919 to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh
shootings.
2. Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood after this massacre.
3.  Gandhi returned the Kaiser-i-Hind Gold medal given to him for his work during Boer
war.
Which of the following statements are correct?

• a. 1 and 2
• b. 1 and 3
• c. 2 and 3
• d. All of the abovecorrect


Question was not answered

Explanation:

• A massacre took place in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on Baisakhi on April 13, 1919.
• It occurred when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Dyer
opened fire on a crowd of people holding a pro-independence meeting when two nationalist
leaders, Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satyapal, were arrested by the British officials without
any provocation.
• The government formed a committee known as ‘Hunter Commission’ on October 1919, to
investigate the Jallianwala Bagh shootings.
• The commission submitted its final report March 1920, the committee unanimously
condemned Dyer’s actions.
• On April 18, 1919, Gandhi withdrew the movement and called it a “Himalayan blunder“. On
May 30, 1919 Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood. Gandhi returned the Kaiser-
i-Hind Gold medal given to him for his work during Boer war.
15. Consider the following statements about “Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman Awards”:

1. They are given by a Non-Governmental Organisation.

 2. They are awarded to scholars in Classical Languages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a. 1 only
• b. 2 onlycorrect


• c. Both 1 and 2
• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered

Explanation:

Vice President recently conferred around 100 ‘President’s Certificate of Honour’ and ‘Maharshi
Badrayan Vyas Samman’ Awards to scholars in Classical Languages.

The Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman distinction is conferred on persons in recognition of their
substantial contribution in the field of Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Pali, Prakrit, Classical
Oriya, Classical Kannada, Classical Telugu and Classical Malayalam.

16. Consider the following statements about “Turing Award”:

1. It is also called as Noble Prize for Computing.

2. The award was given for the first time in 1991 after the invention of World Wide Web.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a. 1 onlycorrect


• b. 2 only
• c. Both 1 and 2
• d. Neither 1 nor 2
Question was not answered

Explanation:

Three pioneers in artificial intelligence — a senior Google executive, Facebook’s chief AI scientist,
and an academic — were announced as the winners for this year’s A M Turing Award.

About Turing award:

 • It is often described as the “Nobel Prize for computing”.
• First awarded in 1966, it has been awarded annually for 53 years so far to 70 recipients.
17. Which of the following have got Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

1. Kandhamal Haldi.
2. Coorg Arabica coffee.
3. Sirsi Supari.
4. Marayur Jaggery.
5. Kadaknath chicken meat.
Select the correct code:

• a. 1, 2, 3, 5
• b. 2, 3, 4
• c. 1, 3, 4, 5
• d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5correct


Question was not answered

Explanation:

• Kandhamal Haldi a variety of turmeric indigenous to southern Odisha.

• Coorg Arabica coffee: grown specifically in the region of Kodagu district in Karnataka.
• Sirsi Supari of Karnataka– Sirsi Supari is the first product from the Arecanut sector to get
a GI tag.
• The Marayur Jaggery largely produced in the regions of Marayur and Kanthallur grama
panchayats of Kerala.
• Kadaknath chicken meat from Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh.
18. Consider the following statements about Mobilise Your City (MYC) programme

1. The MYC aims to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions related to urban
transport
2. India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR
CITY” (MYC)
3. It was launched at 24th Conference of Parties (COP24) meeting in Katowice, Poland.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a. 1, 2correct


• b. 1, 3
 • c. 2, 3
• d. 1, 2, 3
Question was not answered

Explanation:

Mobilise Your City (MYC) was launched at 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) meeting in
December, 2015.  India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE
YOUR CITY” (MYC).

The MYC aims to reduce the Green House Gas (GHG) emissions related to urban transport by
implementing urban mobility plans at local level and to help India at national level to improve their
sustainable transport policy.

19. Consider the following statements about India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural
Development.

1. India has signed an agreement for setting up the India-Africa Institute of Agriculture

and Rural Development (IAIARD) in Malawi.
2. IAIARD will be a Pan-African Institute.
3. India has developed similar institutes in other African countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a. 1, 3
• b. 2, 3
• c. 1, 2correct


• d. 1, 2, 3
Question was not answered

Explanation:

• India has signed an agreement with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Consultancy Service (NABCONS) for setting up the India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural
Development (IAIARD) in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.
•  IAIARD will be a Pan-African Institute wherein trainees from Malawi and other African countries
will be trained to develop their human resources and build their capacity.
 •  This will be the first of its kind institute developed in an African country by India. This will
further strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Malawi and that of India’s relations with
the African Union.
20. Operation Samudra Maitri, sometime seen in news is related to
• a. Indian Army launched Operation to rescue people in flood-hit Kerala.
• b. India's Army-led rescue and relief mission in quake-hit Nepal.
• c. Relief effort launched by India to assist the victims of the 2018 earthquake and tsunami
in Indonesia.correct


• d. Operation by the Indian Navy to evacuate Indian citizens from Yemen who were stranded
by Cyclone Mekenu.
Question was not answered

Explanation:

Operation Samudra Maitri is the relief effort launched by India to assist the victims of the 2018 Sulawesi
earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.

21. Consider the following statements about Project Navlekha.

1. The project is to make online content relevant for more Indian users especially in
local languages.
2. The project aims to bring 135,000 local language publishers onlineby making web
hosting smooth and simple.
3. It is the initiative of Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a. 1, 2correct


• b. 1, 3
• c. 2, 3
• d. 1, 2, 3
Question was not answered

Explanation:

• Google has unveiled Project Navlekha to make online content relevant for more Indian users
especially in local languages.
 • The project aims to bring 135,000 local language publishers online by making web hosting smooth
and simple.
22. Blue Flag Certification is awarded to
• a. Countries having Nuclear Submarine
• b. Quality export of Fisheries products
• c. Beaches with high environmental and quality standardscorrect


• d. Wastewater treatment plants across the Ganga Basin

Question was not answered

Explanation:

• Blue Flag certification — the tag given to environment-friendly and clean beaches, equipped with
amenities of international standards for tourists. The Chandrabhaga beach on the Konark coast of
Odisha is the first in Asia to get the Blue Flag certification.
23. Rhi-Tiddim Road Project, sometimes seen in news is developed by India in which
country?
• a. Bangladesh
• b. Bhutan
• c. Afghanistan
• d. Myanmarcorrect


Question was not answered

24. Consider the following statements about ‘Virtual ID’ for Aadhaar

1. The Virtual ID is a random 12-digit number.

2. The ID can be generated as many times as possible.
3. One’s Aadhaar number can be derived from the Virtual ID generated.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a. 1, 2
• b. 2 onlycorrect


• c. 1, 3
• d. 2, 3
Question was not answered

Explanation:
The Virtual ID is a random 16-digit number.

• The ID can be generated as many times as possible.

• The older ID gets automatically cancelled once a fresh one is generated.
• Users can go to the UIDAI website to generate their virtual ID which will be valid for a defined
period of time, or till the user decides to change it.
• The ID, along with the biometrics of the user, would give any authorised agency, like a mobile
company, limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification.
• Agencies that undertake authentication would not be allowed to generate the Virtual ID on behalf of
the user.
• UIDAI also introduced the concept of ‘limited KYC’, which will provide need-based or limited
details of a user to an authorised agency providing a particular service.
• One’s Aadhaar number cannot be derived from the Virtual ID that is generated.
25. Which of the following is named as World Capital of Architecture for 2020?
• a. Paris
• b. Melbourne
• c. Rio de Janeirocorrect


• d. Greece
Question was not answered

Explanation:

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced
that the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro will be the World Capital of Architecture for 2020.

Having defeated Paris and Melbourne, Rio will be the first city to receive the title under a program
launched together by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA). The city will host
the World Congress of UIA, in July 2020, an event that occurs every three years.

According to UNESCO, the World Capital of Architecture is intended to become an international

forum for debates about pressing global challenges from the perspectives of culture, cultural
heritage, urban planning and architecture.