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January Which of the statements given above is/are

Sections 153A and 505 of Indian Penal Code correct? (a) 1 only
(IPC) punishes which of the (b) 2 only
following crimes? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Domestic violence (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Child labour
(c) Sedition Consider the following statements:
(d) Hate speech 1. Xenotransplantation is
transplantation or infusion of organs from a
nonhuman animal source into a human
Judicial pronouncements in Tehseen S.
recipient.
Poonawala judgements were made in the
context of (a) Mob lynching 2. Pig organs are anatomically very
similar to those of humans and are more
(b) Uniform Civil Code
tuned for genetic engineering.
(c) Defamation
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Triple Talaq correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
With reference to marital rape consider the (c) Both 1 and 2
following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. In India, marital rape is not defined
in any law.
Who is the implementating agency of the
2. Section 375 of IPC states sexual
National Organ Transplant Programme? (a)
intercourse by a man without consent of
National Health Authority
hiswife 18 years or above is rape. Which of
the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Directorate General of Health Services
(a) 1 only (c) State Governments
(b) 2 only (d) None of the Above
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following statements is not
correct in the context of National
Population Register (NPR)? (a) NPR is a
Consider the following statements:
Register of the Indian citizens only.
1. India is yet to win a medal in the
(b) It is prepared under the provisions of
Winter Olympic Games.
Citizenship Act 1955.
2. TOPS scheme was launched to
(c) Data collected under NPR is shared
provide assistance to athletes to compete in
with States and used by Central government
Olympics.
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level. (d) According to Citizenship Rules
(2003),
NPR is first step towards compilation of
National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC)
or NRC.
Consider the following statements about
Padhe Bharat campaign:
1. The campaign focuses on foreign
languages for joyful learning experience.
2. It focuses on children studying in
Grade 5 to Grade 10.
3. It is launched by Department of
School Education & Literacy under Ministry
of Education.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements in the
context of National Educational Alliance for
Technology (NEAT) 3.0.
1. It will serve as a single platform to
provide the best-developed ed-tech
solutions and courses to students of the
country.
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2. Teachers become facilitators and
curators, managing remotely.
3. It promotes use of Artificial
Intelligence for a personalized and
customized learning experience.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following statements is/are
correct in the context of the Niramay
Project?
(a) Foreign universities would be allowed to
open campuses in India in collaboration
with Indian private educational Institutes.
(b) It is based on the integrated technology
platform - AMRIT (Accessible Medical
Records via Integrated Technologies).
(c) It will facilitate cleaning of the river
Ganga before 2024.
(d) None of the above
Wastewater discharged from which of the
following sources can be considered as
‘Greywater’?
1. Bathtubs
2. Kitchen sinks
3. Washing machines
Select the correct answer using code given
below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar is launched
under which of the following ministries?
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Jal Shakti
(c) Ministry of Family and Health Welfare
(d) Ministry of Education
February
What is the objective of the VAJRA scheme?
(a) To fund social development projects in
North East India.
(b) To increase the productive capacity
of Textile sector.
(c) To develope leadership qualities of
youth and engage them in nation building
activities.
(d) To bring overseas scientists to work
in public funded institutions in India.
Consider the following statements:
1. Active euthanasia is a crime under
Indian Penal Code.
2. Passive euthanasia is legal in India
under exceptional circumstances. Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Right to die is part of which of the following
articles of Constitution of India?
(a) Article 21
(b) Article 14
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(c) Article 19
(d) Right to die is not a part of any
fundamental right
Consider the following statements with
respect to Prohibition of Employment as
Manual Scavengers and Rehabilitation Act
2013:
1. Any person who has been employed
to handle undecomposed human waste
from a railway track is a manual scavenger
under this law.
2. Every local authority is responsible
for surveying its area to identify manual
scavengers.
3. Construction of insanitary latrines is
an offence under the Act. Which of the
statements given above are correct? (a) 1
and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
1. National Education Policy (NEP)
2020, allows foreign universities to operate
in India, and Indian universities to set up
campuses in other countries.
2. The committee under K
Kasturirangan has been set up to submit a
framework for opening of campuses abroad
by Higher Education Institutes (HEI).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about
‘Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan’
(RUSA):
1. It was launched in 2013.
2. It seeks to provide strategic funding to
eligible state higher educational
institutions. Which of the statements
given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about
‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship’:
1. It is a Central Sector scheme.
2. It awards scholarships to meritorious
students of economically weaker sections.
3. It aims to arrest drop-out at class VIII.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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Consider the following statements about
SHRESTHA scheme:
1. It is to enhance reach of
development intervention of the
government and fill the gap in service
deficient Scheduled Caste dominant areas.
2. District administration is its prime
implementing agency to provide high
quality residential education to bright
scheduled caste (SC) students.
3. It is launched by Ministry of
Education in cooperation with Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about
National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC):
1. NAAC was established in 1994 as an
autonomous institution of All India Council
of Technical Education (AICTE).
2. Only those higher education
institutions that are at least six years old, or
from where at least two batches of students
have graduated, could apply for NAAC
accreditation.
3. It evaluates institutions of higher
education on parameters such as
governance structure, teaching and learning
and research.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
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(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements about
'New India Literacy Programme’:
1. It is a new scheme of Adult
Education to cover all aspects of Adult
Education which include foundational
literacy and numeracy (FLN).
2. It is launched by Ministry of
Education. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about
Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram
(RYSK):
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme that
aims to develop personality and leadership
qualities of youth and to engage them in
nation building activities.
2. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan,
National Youth Corps and National Young
Leaders Programme are sub-schemes under
it.
3. Scheme beneficiaries are in age-
group of 21 to 40 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements about
Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship 2022:
1. It was launched to recognize students,
self-help groups (SHGs), and municipal
workers who are engaged in tackling waste
management, scientifically and sustainably.
2. It is aimed sensitize the society towards
waste management and offer innovative
solutions for conversion of waste to value. 3.
It is announced by department of drinking
water and sanitation under Ministry of Jal
Shakti.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements in the
context of “SMILE” scheme:
1. It is a Central Sector scheme under the
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
2. It is is designed to provide welfare and
rehabilitation to Transgender community
and people engaged in the act of begging.
3. It provides for Scholarships for
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Transgender Students for studying in IX and

till post-graduation. 'Central Motor Vehicles (Second
Which of the statements given above is/are Amendment) Rules, 2022’, recently seen in
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 news, were aimed at: (a) Facilitating
(b) 1 and 2 only registration of Vehicle Scrapping Facilities.
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Recognition, regulation and control of
Automated Testing Stations. (c) Ensuring
(d) 2 and 3 only
safety of children riding as pillions on
motorcycle.
(d) Revision of conditions to be satisfied for
Consider the following statements with learner’s license.
respect to SEED scheme:
1. It is launched by the Ministry of March Which of the
Social Justice and Empowerment. following organisations released the
2. It is an umbrella scheme for report titled 'Care at work: Investing in
empowering De notified, Nomadic and Semi care leave and services for a more
Nomadic Communities. gender equal world of work'? (a)
Which of the statements given above is/are International Labor Organization
correct? (a) 1 only (b) World Bank
(b) 2 only
(c) United Nations Conference on Trade and
(c) Both 1 and 2 Development
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) International Monetary Fund
Consider the following statements with
Consider the following statements about respect to International Labor Organisation:
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM): 1. It was created in 1945 as a part of the
1. It aims to provide digital health IDs United Nations.
for all Indian citizens. 2. It is the only tripartite United
2. It creates interoperability within the Nations agency that brings together
digital health ecosystem. governments, employers and workers.
3. National Health Authority (NHA) is 3. It aims at promoting decent work for
implementing agency for it. Which of the all women and men.
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 Which of the statements given above are
only correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
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Which of the following reports are released Select the correct answer using code given
by International Labor Organisation? 1. below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
World Employment and Social Outlook (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. World Social Protection Report (c) 1 and 4 only
3. Global Wage Report Select the correct (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
answer using code given below. (a) 1 and
2 only
The State of World Population report is
(b) 2 and 3 only
released by
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) World Bank
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) United Nations Population Fund
(c) International Union for the Scientific
Consider the following statements:
Study of Population
1. The paid maternity leave in India is
(d) None of the Above
26 weeks for working women.
2. In India, there is no formal policy for
Which of the statements is/are correct with
paternity leave in both private sector and
respect to United Nations Population Fund?
public sector.
1. It is an international development agency
Which of the statements given above is/are
created in 1968 to support programmes in
correct? (a) 1 only
the area of population. 2. Its mandate is
(b) 2 only established by the United Nations Economic
(c) Both 1 and 2 and Social Council (ECOSOC).
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using code given
above. (a) 1 only
India is signatory to which of the following (b) 2 only
international conventions? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Convention on the Elimination of All (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Forms of Discrimination against Women
(CEDAW)
2. International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights (ICCPR)
3. International Covenant on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) The initiative named 'The Beijing Platform
4. Convention on the Rights of the Child for Action' is concerned with (a) climate
change mitigation
(CRC)
(b) Women empowerment

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(c) population control According to Sample Registration System

(d) controlling ozone depletion
With reference to Unified District
Information System for Education Plus
(UDISE+) 2020-21report consider the
following statements:
1. It is entire online system with real-
time data collection.
2. The report is released by
nongovernmental organization (NGO)
Pratham. 3. According to report both Gross
Enrolment Ratio (GER) and Pupil Teacher
Ratio (PTR) has improved in 2020-21. Which
of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following statements is/are
correct in the context of Sample
Registration System (SRS)?
(SRS) Statistical Report 2019 which of the
following statements is/are correct? 1.
According to report Infant Mortality Rate
(IMR) is maximum in Rajasthan and lowest
in Gujrat.
2. According to report Kerala has highest
while Uttarakhand has the lowest sex ratio
at birth.
Select the correct answer using code given
below. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Recently, 'World Happiness Report (WHR),
2022' was seen in news. It was released by
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) Oxfam
(c) World Bank
(d) United Nations Sustainable Development
Network

1. It is released by the Office of the

Registrar General & Census Commissioner.
2. It is the only official source of
demographic data in India.
3. It provides annual estimates of birth
rate and death rateat the national and
subnational levels.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following benefits is/are

Consider the following statements regarding
‘Common University Entrance Test (CUET)’:
1. Central universities will have to conduct
admissions to all undergraduate courses
solely on the basis of CUET.
2. It will be conducted by the National Test
Agency (NTA).
3. It will be a computerized exam.
4. It will test a candidate on domain-specific
knowledge as well as general knowledge.
available to women entrepreneurs under
SAMARTH scheme?
1. 33% seats in free skill development
programs will be allocated for Women.
2. Special drive for registration of
womenowned MSMEs under Udyam
registration.
3. 33% of MSME business delegations
sent to exhibitions under schemes for
marketing assistance will be dedicated to
women owned MSMEs.

5. It will be conducted in all the languages Select the correct answer using code given
included in the Eighth Schedule of the below. (a) 1 only
Indian Constitution. (b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 only
correct? (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2 and 3
only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following statements is/are
correct about Nari Shakti Puraskar?
Consider the following statements with 1. The award is conferred on
respect to Stree Manoraksha Project 1. It International Women’s Day.
was launched by Ministry of Women and
2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of
Development in collaboration with
Women and Child Development.
National Institute of Mental Health and
Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS). 3. Award is open to individuals as well
as institutions.
2. It is aimed at extending mental health
training to 6000 One-Stop Center (OSC) Select the correct answer using code given
functionaries across India. Which of the below. (a) 1 and 2 only
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 (b) 1 and 3 only
only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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1. The programme envisages fulfilling

Consider the following statements about the food requirement of the needy by
‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana providing foodgrains through the public
(PMAY)Gramin’: distribution system.
1. It aims to assist eligible rural 2. The program is operated by the
households to construct pucca houses with Department of Food and Public Distribution
basic amenities. under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs,
Food and Public Distribution.
2. Beneficiary selection for the scheme
is done by using Socio Economic and Caste 3. Under the programme, each
Census, 2011. beneficiary will get additional 5 kg free
ration per person per month in addition to
Which of the statements given above is/are
his normal quota of foodgrains under the
correct? (a) 1 only
NFSA. Which of the statements given above
(b) 2 only
are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements about
(d) 1, 2 and 3
‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
(PMAY)Gramin’:
1. Monitoring of the programme is to Who among the following are eligible to
be carried out through an end-to-end receive benefits under PM Garib Kalyan
eGovernance model Using Awaas Soft and Anna Yojana?
AwaasApp. 1. Households headed by Widows
2. The minimum size of the house 2. All Primitive Tribal households
under the scheme is 100 sq.m. 3. Landless agricultural labourers Select the
3. No contractor should be engaged in correct answer using code given below.
the construction of the houses. Which of the (a) 1 and 2 only
statements given above are correct? (a) 1 (b) 1 and 3 only
and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 April Consider the
following statements regarding the Atal
Innovation Mission (AIM):
Consider the following statements with 1. It was launched by NITI Aayog.
respect to Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan 2. It has focused on infrastructure creation
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statements given above is/are correct? (a) Which of the statements given above is/are
1 only correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 only

Consider the following statements about
‘Atal New India Challenge 2.0’:
1. It is a flagship program of Atal
Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog.
2. It aims to address the
Commercialization Valley of Death-
supporting innovators scale over the risks
associated with access to resources for
testing, piloting and market creation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about
‘Prime Minister Street Vendor’s
AtmaNirbhar’(PM SVANidhi):
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed
to provide an affordable working capital
loan to Street Vendors.
2. Under it, vendors can avail working
capital loan of up to Rs. 10,000, which is
repayable in monthly installments in the
tenure of one year.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements regarding

Consider the following statements in the
context of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
(RGSA):
1. The scheme is being implemented
by the Ministry of rural development.
2. It enables Panchayats to function
effectively to achieve Sustainable
Development Goals.
3. It also incorporates a campaign to
transform the way services are provided by
the Government.
the child adoption:
1. The number of adoptions in India
has declined between 2010-2020.
2. The inter-country adoption between
2010-2021 has gradually increased. Which
of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about the
‘Civil Registration System’ (CRS):

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1. It is a continuous, permanent,
compulsory recording of the occurrence
and characteristics of vital events, like births,
deaths, and stillbirths.
2. It is linked to National Population
Register.
3. It is the only source for providing
vital rates at the district level on regular
basis. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
‘Learning Poverty’ recently seen in the news
could be best described as: (a) Inability of a
person aged seven and above to read and
write with understanding in any language.
(b) The percentage of 10-year-olds who
cannot read and understand a simple story.
(c) The proportion of children enrolled in
primary school who are either unable to
solve the basic numerical or are unable to
read and write simple text in their mother
tongue.
(d) None of the above
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
constituted an AVGC (Animation, Visual,
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Gaming and Comics) Promotion Task Force.
In this context, consider the following
statements:
1. The task force will be headed by the
Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
2. It will work to attract FDI and enhance
exports.
3. Its one of the objectives is to boost
employment opportunities. Which of the
statements given above are correct? (a) 1
and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c)
1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
State of World Population Report, 2022 was
released by which of the following
organisations?
(a) World Bank (WB)
(b) United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA)
(c) Word Economic Forum (WEF)
(d) United Nations Development Program
(UNDP)
Consider the following statements about
‘Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban’:
1. It was launched on 2nd October
2014 by Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs.
2. It aims to bring about behaviour
change through Jan Andolan in all statutory
towns. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2

and 3 only
Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat (b) 1 only
Abhiyan) sometimes mentioned in the news (c) 1 and 4 only
is related to (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) Child care
(b) Girls education
(c) Senior citizens Consider the following statements in the
(d) Persons with disabilities context of various provisions of Indian Penal
Code(IPC):
Consider the following statements about 1. Section 375 of the IPC defines rape
‘eDetailed Action Report (e-DAR) Portal’: and lists several notions of consent that, if
vitiated, would constitute the offence of
1. It is a web portal from the Ministry of
rape by a man.
Roads, Transport and Highways (MoRTH). 2.
2. Forced sexual intercourse by a
The portal will bring relief to road accident
husband with a minor wife between ages of
victims’ families, check fake claims etc.
15 and 18 years is not rape.
through Digitalised Detailed Accident
Reports (DAR). Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only (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
Consider the following statements about
‘Global Report on Assistive Technology’
May
(GReAT):
Consider the following statements about
1. It is the first Global Report on
‘National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021’:
Assistive Technology (GReAT) from WHO
1. It is undertaken by the Department of
and UNICEF.
School Education and Literacy.
2. It is developed in response to the
2. It is conducted for all the students
World Health Assembly resolution on
studying in grade 3 to grade 10.
improving access to assistive technology.
3. NGO Pratham designed framework
Which of the statements given above is/are
and tools for the survey.
correct? (a) 1 only
4. It covers only government and
(b) 2 only
government aided schools. Which of the
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The ‘Global Report on Assistive Technology
(GReAT)’, recently seen in the news, was
released by: (a) World Economic Forum
(b) Médecins Sans Frontières
(c) World Health Organization
(d) None of the above
With reference to the national family health
survey-5 (NFHS-5), consider the following
statements:
1. Total fertility rates has been below
the replacement level.
2. This is the first time, in any NFHS or
Census, that the sex ratio is skewed in
favour of women.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements in the
context of civil registration system in India:
1. Registration of births, deaths and
stillbirths is mandatory.
2. Births and deaths are registered only
at the place of their occurrence.
3. Births and deaths are to be reported
within 21 days of occurrence of the event.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
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(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
‘Global Report on Food Crises’ report is
released by which of the following
organisation: (a) World Bank
(b) United Nations Environment Program
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) None of the above
Consider the following statements with
regards to the State of Inequality in India
Report:
1. It is released by NITI Aayog.
2. Self-employed workers accounts for more
than 50% of workforce. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a)
1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about
‘Swachh Survekshan‘(SS):
1. It is introduced by Ministry of Rural
Development in 2016.
2. It is the world’s largest annual
survey of cleanliness, hygiene and
sanitation in villages, cities and towns
across India. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
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(b) 2 only 1. It enables the Member of

(c) Both 1 and 2 Parliaments (MPs) to suggest and get
executed developmental works of a capital
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
nature.
2. MPs receive Rs.5 crore each year in
two installments of Rs. 2.5 crore each.
Consider the following statements about
3. Interest accumulated on the
‘National Creche Scheme’ (NCS):
MPLADS fund shall be deposited in the
1. It is implemented by Ministry of Consolidated Fund of India.
Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It aims to provide day care facilities correct? (a) 1 only
to children (age group of 6 months to 6
(b) 1 and 2 only (c)
years) of working mothers.
1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 2 and 3 only
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements about

‘Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship
Scheme’ (PMSSS):
1. It was introduced in 2011 to provide
funding to meritorious students each year
to study in private and government
educational institutions across country. Consider the following statements about

2. It is implemented by All India ‘Advanced Knowledge and Rural Technology

Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Implementation’ (AKRUTI) programme:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It promotes youth entrepreneurship
correct? (a) 1 only in and around Kudankulam Nuclear Power
(b) 2 only Project.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is offered by Bhabha Atomic
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Research Centre (BARC).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
Consider the following statements in the
context of the Members of Parliament Local (b) 2 only
Area Development Scheme (MPLADS): (c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
Consider the following statements about (PMSBY) is being implemented by:
‘Prime Minister’s Employment Generation (a) Indian Post
Programme’ (PMEGP): (b) Life Insurance Corporation (c)
1. It is a central sector scheme, Public Sector General Insurance
administered by Ministry of Micro, Small companies (d) Pension Fund
and Medium Enterprises. Regulatory and
2. It facilitates generation of Development Authority
employment opportunities for youth
through establishment of micro enterprises
Consider the following statements in the
in rural and urban areas.
context of Atal Pension Yojana (APY):
3. It is implemented by Khadi and
1. The scheme is being implemented
Village Industries Commission (KVIC) at
under the Ministry of Finance.
national level.
2. It covers all the bank account
Which of the statements given above is/are
holders in the age group of 18 to 40 years.
correct? (a) 2 only
3. Spouse of subscriber can continue
(b) 2 and 3 only
contribution to APY account of subscriber
(c) 1, 2 and 3 after death of subscriber. Which of the
(d) 1 and 3 only statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
only
Consider the following statements in the (b) 1 and 2 only
context of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima (c) 1, 2 and 3
Yojana (PMJJBY): (d) 2 and 3 only
1. It provides one-year life insurance
which is renewable from year to year.
2. It is available to all the citizens
including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the
age group of 18 to 50 years.
3. Death due to road accidents is not
covered under the schemes. Which of the
statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
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June Consider the 1. Children whose parental annual

following statements regarding the income is up to Rs. 2.5 Lakh per annum are
Accredited Social Health Activist eligible.
(ASHA) workers: 2. Eligible children are required to
1. They are female community health qualify for the national level entrance exam
workers instituted as community-based to access the benefits.
health functionaries under the National 3. Scheme is available for all the
Rural Health Mission . students in India.
2. The governments are not obligated Which of the statements given above is/are
to pay them a salary. correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
correct? (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 Consider the following statements about
Performance Assessment, Review, and
With reference to the provisions of Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic
‘Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021’, consider Development (PARAKH):
the following statements:
1. It is a national assessment center for
1. It completely prohibits commercial primary, secondary, and higher educational
surrogacy. institutes.
2. It provides insurance coverage for 2. It was launched by the Ministry of
the surrogate mother. Education.
3. A child born through surrogacy is 3. It was introduced under National
deemed to be the biological child of the Education Policy 2020. Which of the
couple. statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
4. A couple needs to procure only
certificates of eligibility and essentiality in (b) 1 and 2 only
order to have a child via surrogacy.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 3 only
correct? (a) 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 only
Consider the following statements about the
(d) 1 and 3 only
‘Performance Grading Index for Districts
(PGI-D)’:
Consider the following statements in the 1. It is released by the Department of
context of the SHRESTHA scheme: School Education and Literacy.

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2. It aims to help the district to
prioritize areas for intervention in school
education. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about
‘PM eVIDYA’:
1. It is being implemented by the
Ministry of Education.
2. It unifies all efforts related to
digital/online/on-air education to enable
multi-mode access for imparting education
by using technology to minimize learning
losses.
3. It has been initiated as part of Atma
Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following institute has topped
in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World
University Rankings 2023?
(a) Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bengaluru
(b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),
Bombay
(c) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
(d) Indian Institute of Management (IIM),
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Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. National Commission for the
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a
statutory body under the Commission for
Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
2. Baal Swaraj is a mechanism for
providing skill and employment to children
in need.
3. Children in Street Situations (CiSS) is
an application for tracking, rescuing, and
rehabilitation of children. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
With reference to the recently released
‘Migration in India 2020-2021’ report
consider the following statements:
1. According to the report migration
rates in rural areas are higher than in urban
areas.
2. Report records a higher share of
female migrants as compared to males.
3. Highest level of migration rate
among females was for marriage. Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
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Recently, the ‘World Mental Health Report
was seen in the news. It is released by: (a)
Indian Council of Medical Research
(b) United Nations Human Rights Council
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) World Health Organisation
Consider the following statements about the
‘GOAL Programme’:
1. It is a joint initiative of Facebook
India with the Ministry of Tribal affairs.
2. It aims to provide mentorship to
tribal youth through digital mode.
3. It will create a platform for Self-Help
Groups and families associated with TRIFED
to take their products global. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Recently, Home Minister inaugurated
National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) in
(a) Bhopal
(b) Ranchi
(c) New Delhi
(d) Shillong
With reference to National Air Sports Policy
(NASP) 2022 consider the following
statements:
1. It is aimed at providing a safe,
affordable and sustainable air sports
ecosystem in the country.
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2. It includes 11 different air sports and
is governed by the Air Sports Federation of
India (AFSI).
3. It is launched by the Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Recently, ‘World Drug Report 2022’ was
seen in the news. It is released by:
(a) United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime
(b) World Bank
(c) International Labour Organisation
(d) World Economic Forum
Water+ certifications, sometimes seen in the
news, are associated with which of the
following schemes?
(a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
(b) Jal Jeevan Mission
(c) Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban
(d) Atal Bhujal Yojana
With reference to society which of the
following best defines the term ‘Habitus’?
(a) It refers collective entity by and into
which dominant social and cultural
conditions of a society are established and
reproduced.
(b) It is a linguistic feature peculiar to a
particular region and not part of the
standard language of a country. (c) It is
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dislike of or prejudice against people from
different cultures. (d) It is moral persuasion
of capitalists to surrender the means of
production
Consider the following statements about
‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban’:
1. It addresses urban housing
shortages among economically weaker
sections and low-income groups.
2. It aims to provide a pucca house to
all eligible urban households by 2022.
3. It includes a mandatory provision for
a female head of the family to be the owner
or co-owner of the house. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2
and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It was initiated in 2015, with a target
of constructing 1.2 crore homes by the year
2022.
2. It addresses urban housing shortage
among the Economically Weaker Section,
Low Income Group and Middle-income
groups.
3. It promotes women's empowerment
by providing ownership.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding
the Employee State Insurance (ESI) Scheme:
1. It is fully implemented in the entire
country.
2. It aims to protect employees in case
of sickness, maternity, and employment
injury. 3. Under it, covered employees
contribute 0.75% of the wages, whereas the
employers contribute 3.25% of the wages,
payable to their employees.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

July
Mission Vatsalya Scheme was launched for
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) consider the (a) Child protection
following statements: (b) Maternal health care
(c) Develop indigenous livestock breeds

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(d) Environmental protection

Which of the following statements is not

correct with reference to Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao (BBBP) initiative? (a) The scheme
The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020
covers all the districts of the country
provides for:
through multi-sectoral interventions.
1. Three language policy with a
(b) The beneficiary gets scholarship for preference for local language medium of
pursuing higher education. (c) The
instruction till class 8th.
scheme aims for zero-budget
2. School students to have 10 bag-less
advertising.
days during which they would be exposed
(d) Ministry of Skill Development and
to an informal internship.
Entrepreneurship is responsible for
3. National Testing Agency to conduct
implementing some of the components of
common college entrance exams twice a
the scheme.
year.
Select the correct answer using the code
Consider the following statements in the
given below. (a) 1 only
context of ‘Nari Adalats‘:
(b) 1 and 3 only (c)
1. It is a statutory body under the Legal
1, 2 and 3
Services Authorities Act, 1987.
(d) 2 and 3 only
2. It is established for resolving cases
of petty nature faced by women at the
Gram Panchayat level.
3. Centre and States share the ‘IKS-MIC program for technology
expenditures needed to establish and run demonstration’, recently seen in the news
Nari Adalats. Which of the statements given has been launched by: (a) ISRO
above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) NITI Aayog
(b) 1 only (c) Department of Science & Technology
(c) 2 only (d) Ministry of Education
(d) 1 and 3 only
With reference to the National Institutional
Ranking Framework (NIRF), consider the
following statements:
1. It was launched by the Ministry of
Education.

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2. It is mandatory for all government- 3. India is a party to the Incheon

run educational institutions to participate in Strategy for Asia Pacific Decade for PwDs.
the NIRF. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA)

was established to finance improvement in
infrastructure in top institutions. Its source
of funding is/are: (a) Market
(b) Donation
(c) CSR funding
(d) All of the above
Which of the following schemes have been
launched by India to attract foreign faculties
to its higher educational institutions?
1. RISE
With reference to the Draft National Policy
for Persons with Disabilities, consider the
following statements:
1. It replaces the National Policy on
Disability, 2006.
2. It promotes Atmanirbhar Bharat in
Disability Sector for manufacturing assistive
devices.

2. VAJRA 3. It provides a National level

employment portal for people with
3. GIAN
disabilities.
Select the correct answer using the code
4. It provides Cross Disability Early
given below: (a) 1 only
Intervention Centres in the selected districts
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) to provide rehabilitative services. Which of
3 only the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements: (c) 3 and 4 only
1. Rights of Persons with Disabilities (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Act, 2016 increased the number of
disabilities from 7 to 21.
Consider the following statements about PM
2. India adopted its first National Policy Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi
on Disability in 2005. (SVANidhi) scheme:

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1. It facilitates working capital loans up to
Rs. 10,000,00 to street vendors to help them
restart their businesses. 2. Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is the
implementing agency of the scheme.
3. It is a central sector scheme under the
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
With reference to National Food Security
Act (NFSA) consider the following
statements:
1. It provides coverage for upto 75% of
the rural population and upto 50% of the
urban population for receiving subsidized
food grains under the Targeted Public
Distribution System (TPDS).
2. Eligible persons will be entitled to
receive 5 Kg of food grains per person per
month. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the State of Food Security
and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report
2022 consider the following statements:
1. In India undernourishment in the
total population is about 50%.
2. Wasting in children under 5 years of
age in India is about 45%
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3. Stunting in children under 5 years of
age in India is about 30%
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Which of the following indexes are included
under Global Gender Gap Report? 1.
Political empowerment
2. Economic participation and opportunity
3. Educational attainment
4. Health and survival
5. Labour market
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3, 4 and 5 only
PENCiL Portal, often seen in the news is
related to:
(a) reduction of anti microbial resistance. (b)
suggesting alternatives to single-use
plastics.
(c) rehabilitating victims of child labour. (d)
facilitating innovation in defence
manufacturing.
With reference to measures taken by India
for population control, consider the
following statements:
1. India was the first country in the
world to launch a National Programme for
Family Planning in 1952.
2. India is a member of the Family
Planning (FP) 2020 initiative.
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Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? (a) 1 only Which of the following gases are emitted
(b) 2 only from the sceptic tanks? 1. Methane
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Hydrogen sulphide
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Carbon monoxide Select the correct
answer using the code given below. (a)
1 and 2 only
The State Ranking for National Food
Security is based on which of the following (b) 2 and 3 only
parameters? (c) 1 and 3 only
1. Coverage of National Food Security Act. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Nutrition Initiatives
3. Number of malnutrition children in the
state.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

August
Consider the following statements with
reference to the National Action for
Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem
(NAMASTE) scheme:
1. It was launched to promote 100%
mechanization, specially cleaning of
sewers and septic tanks.
2. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
3. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(MHoUA) would be implementing agency
for NAMASTE. With reference to the ‘Prohibition of
Which of the statements given above are Employment as Manual Scavengers and
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only Rehabilitation Act 2013’, consider the
(b) 2 and 3 only following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Any person who has been employed
(d) 1, 2 and 3 to clean human waste and does so with the
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equipment is considered a manual
scavenger under this law.
2. It lays down the rules and procedure
for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers
through training in alternate employment,
financial help and help with purchasing
property.
3. Every local authority, cantonment
board or railway authority is responsible for
surveying its area to identify manual
scavengers.
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to the Right to Health (RTH),
consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India does not
expressly guarantee a fundamental RTH.
2. Directive Principle of State Policy under
Article 39(E) directs the state to secure
health of the workers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the adoption procedure in
India, consider the following statements: 1.
Parents adopting a child under Hindu
Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
(HAMA) are required to register with Central
Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).
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2. Adoption related matters are being dealt
by Ministry of Law and Justice and Ministry
of Women and Child Development. Which
of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Recently seen in the news Paalan 1000
campaign is related to (a) Saving lives of
1000 Endanged Asiatic Lions in India.
(b) Cognitive developments of children in
the first 2 years of its life. (c) Estimating
1000 most polluted cities in Asia.
(d) Saving the most endangered languages
in the world.
KIRAN, CURIE and GATI initiatives are often
in the news, in the context of (a) women in
science
(b) sending astronauts in space
(c) supercomputers
(d) none of the above
Consider the following statements:
1. A person can be called functionally
literate when he or she is able to write his or
her own name, to count and read and write.
2. No tribal dominated region in India has
ever been declared fully 'functionally
literate' district.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Progress on WASH in health care facilities
2000-2021 Report has been launched by
which of the following organisations? 1.
World Health Organisation
2. United Nations Children’s Fund
3. Food and Agriculture Organisation
Select the correct answer using the
code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding
the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB):
1. It was established based on the
recommendations of the National Police
Commission (1977) and the modalities
worked out by a Task Force (1985). 2. It
looks after the Crime and Criminal Tracking
Network & Systems (CCTNS) and Central
Finger Print Bureau. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following reports are released
by the National Crime Records Bureau
(NCRB)?
1. Prison Statistics India
2. Crime in India
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3. Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements with
reference to the National Pharmaceutical
Pricing Authority:
1. It is an attached office of the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It implements provisions of Drugs
(Prices Control) Order (DPCO). Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements with
reference to the Support for Marginalized
Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise
(SMILE) Scheme:
1. It aims to provide welfare and
rehabilitation to the transgender community
and the people engaged in act of begging.
2. It includes two sub schemes, Central
Sector Scheme for Comprehensive
Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender
Persons and ‘Central Sector Scheme for
Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons
engaged in the act of Begging’. Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 Consider the following statements regarding

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Denotified Tribes:
1. All Denotified Tribes are included in
either Scheduled Tribe Scheduled Caste.
2. All Denotified Tribes are nomadic
tribes. 3. As per Renke commission their
population is less than 1 lakh. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
only
(b) 2 only
Who among the following is/are (c) 1 and 2 only
beneficiaries of the ‘Saksham Anganwadi
(d) 2 and 3 only
and Poshan 2.0' scheme? 1. Children
upto the age of 6 years
2. Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers Consider the following statements regarding
National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading
(PW&LM)
with Understanding and Numeracy :
3. All Adolescent Girls (14-18 years) in India
1. It aims to ensure that every child achieves
Select the correct answer using the code
the desired learning competencies in
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
reading, writing and numeracy at the end
(b) 2 and 3 only of Grade III and not later than Grade V.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. It is an initiative of NITI Aayog.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
September (b) 2 only
In the context of health sector in India, (c) Both 1 and 2
which of the following are categorized as (d) Neither 1 nor 2
notifiable diseases?
1. Cancer
Consider the following statements regarding
2. AIDS National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB):
3. Malaria 1. The report Accidental Deaths &
Select the correct answer using the code Suicides in India is released by NCRB.
given below. (a) 1 only 2. It functions Its functions include the
(b) 1 and 2 only collection, coordination and exchange of
(c) 2 and 3 only information on international criminals to the
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Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
In the context of women develpmental
issues, the report Gender Snapshot was
released by
(a) UN Women and UN Department of
Economic and Social Affairs
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) Global Fund for Women and Equality
Now
(d) International Alliance of Women
Consider the following statements
regarding Sample Registration System
(SRS)
: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. is the only official source of various
demographic indicators in India.
2. It provides annual estimates of
various fertility and mortality indicators.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding
the scheme Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik :
1. Airports Authority of India (AAI) is
designated as implementing agency 2.
Airlines have to provide 50% of the seats at
subsidized rates.
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3. Support in the form of Concessions and
Viability Gap Funding will be provided to all
operators for RCS routes under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to abortion laws in India,
consider the following statements :
1. In India abortion beyond 24 weeks is
not permitted.
2. Advice of one doctor is needed for
terminating the pregnancy of gestation
period up to 20 weeks. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
only
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Operation Megh Chakra recently seen in the
news is related to (a) defence exercise (b)
child sexual abuse oc(c) disaster relief
(d) wildlife crime
Consider the following statements regarding
Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India
(PM-SHRI) Yojana :
1. Under this scheme one school will
be constructed in every district as a model
school with modern infrastructure and
teaching equipment.
2. Under this scheme schools will also
be developed as green schools with water
conservation and waste recycling provision.
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Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the National Family Health
Survey-5, consider the following statements
:
1. More than 30 percent of children
under 5 years of age are stunted.
2. More than 50 percent of children
under 5 years of age are underweight.
3. More than 30 percent of children
under 5 years of age are wasted. Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The report Global Estimates of Modern
Slavery is released by
(a) International Labour Organization
(b) International Organization for Migration
(c) United Nations Industrial Development
Organization
(d) United Nations Development
Programme
October Consider the
following statements regarding National
Curriculum Framework (NCF) for
Foundational Stage:
1. NCF, under National Curriculum
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Framework for Early Childhood Care and
Education (NCFECCE), for foundational stage
is the first ever integrated Curriculum
Framework for children between ages 3-8 in
India.
2. It will be the basis for all pedagogy
adopted by schools, pre-schools and
anganwadis for children studying
between nursery and Class 2.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding
National Credit Framework (NCrF):
1. NCrF was first proposed by Ministry
of Education in 2001.
2. It is an umbrella framework for
skilling, re-skilling, up-skilling, accreditation
and evaluation in educational and skilling
institutions and workforce.
3. It will enable learners to earn credits
not just through classroom learning but
through co-curriculars, extracurriculars,
vocational, online or distance learning or
recognition of prior learning.
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to the development of
education during British rule, consider the
following statements:
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1. Orientalists advocated Sanskrit, Arabic Which of the statements given above is/are
and Persian as the medium of education. 2. correct? (a) 1 only
Anglicists advocated the imparting of (b) 2 only
western education through the medium of
(c) Both 1 and 2
English.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Wood's Despatch (1854) suggested
downward filtration theory. Which of the
statements given above are correct? (a) 1 Which one of the following Articles of the
and 2 only Indian Constitution mentions 'equal pay for
(b) 2 and 3 only equal work' for both men and women?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Article 15
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Article 16
(c) Article 38
Consider the following statements: (d) Article 39
1. Radhakrishnan Committee report of
1948-49, recommended that English should Consider the following statememts
be the medium of instruction for higher regarding Global Hunger Index:
education as early as practicable. 1. India has 107th position in the
2. Official Language Commission, 1956 Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022.
made recommendations on the progressive 2. It is annually published by Concern
use of the Hindi language for all official Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. Which of
purposes of the Union. Which of the the statements given above is/are correct?
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 (a) 1 only
only
(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
Recently, Board of Control for Cricket in
India (BCCI) announced a “pay equity policy” Consider the following statements regarding
for its contracted women cricketers in the Central Drugs Standard Control
country. In this context, consider the Organisation:
following statements: 1. The match fee for 1. It is the central drug authority on
both Men and Women Cricketers will now production, distribution, sale and import of
be the same from the BCCI. drugs in India.

2. With this, India has become the first 2. It regulates the quality, safety, and
country in international cricket to implement efficacy of drugs including vaccines. Which
equal pay for men and women players. of the statements given above is/are
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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to India’s Drug Regulation
Ecosystem, which of the following are the
functions of the State Government?
1. Registration and control of imported
drugs
2. Licensing of manufacturing
establishments and sale premises 3.
Undertaking inspections of such premises to
ensure compliance with license conditions
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2022
awards were announced on the basis of
which of the following quantitative and
qualitative sanitation parameters?
1. Direct observation
2. Citizen feedback
3. Service level progress Select the correct
answer using the code given below. (a) 1
and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme: 1. It was
launched in 2015 to address the declining
Child Sex Ratio and related issues of women
empowerment over a life-cycle continuum.
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2. It has been revised and
implemented as a component of the
Sambal sub-scheme under Mission Shakti.
3. Now it includes skilling of girls in
nontraditional livelihood options where
women are historically under-represented.
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following initiatives are taken
by India to overcome learning losses? 1.
National Foundation Learning Study (based
on Global proficiency Framework) for grade
III students.
2. Alternative Academic Calendar containing
week-wise plans covering syllabus-based
learning outcomes.
3. DIKSHA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the statements regarding YUVA
2.0:
1. It has been launched by the Ministry of
Science and Technology.
2. Its objective is to promote reading,
writing and book culture in the country,
and project India and Indian writings
globally.
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3. Its implementing agency is CSIR.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding
Hunger Hotspots Report:
1. It is joint report by Food and
Agriculture Organization and World Food
Programme.
2. Key hunger hotspots include,
Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Sudan,
Somalia, Yemen, countries in Horn of Africa.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following organisations
has launched the Global status report on
physical activity 2022?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) World Health Organisation
(c) Médecins Sans Frontières
(d) United Nations Development
Programme
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Consider the following statements regarding
the Telecom Technology Development Fund
scheme:
1. It is aimed for domestic companies
and institutions involved in technology
design, development, commercialization of
telecommunication products and solutions,
to enable affordable broadband and mobile
services in rural and remote areas.
2. It does not intend creation of
Intellectual Property Rights.
3. It was launched by Universal Service
Obligation Fund (USOF). Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements
regarding the PM-KISAN scheme: 1. It is
a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of
Government of India to augment the
income of all the land holding farmers of
the country.
2. It allows land-owning eligible farmer
families to receive ₹6,000 per year in three
equal installments of ₹ 2,000 each, every
four months.
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Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1 and 3 only

correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2 the United Nations Population Fund
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (UNPFA):
1. It is the sexual and reproductive health
agency of the United Nations. 2. It is
Which of the folllowing are the features of
headquartered at New York. Which of the
the PM-KISAN Scheme? 1. Funds are
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
allocated and sanctioned Statewise
only
2. Process of Self-registration of
(b) 2 only
beneficiaries
3. Responsibilities of identification (c) Both 1 and 2
of beneficiary farmers families rest with (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the state/UT government Select the
correct answer using the code given
below. (a) 1 and 2 only With reference to the trend in world
(b) 2 and 3 only population growth, consider the following
(c) 1 and 3 only statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The global population is growing at
its slowest rate since 1950.
November 2. By 2050, India would become the
most populous country surpassing China.
Consider the following statements regarding
the India Infrastructure Project Development 3. Global life expectancy soared from
Fund (IIPDF) scheme: 34 years in 1913 to 72 years in 2022. Which
of the statements given above are correct?
1. IIPDF will be set up as a Centrally
(a) 1, 2 and 3
Sponsored Scheme.
(b) 1 and 3 only
2. IIPDF will contribute up to 75% of
project development expenses to (c) 2 and 3 only
sponsoring authority as an interest free (d) 1 and 2 only
loan.
3. IIPDF will provide government Consider the following statements regarding
access to private sector finance. Which of the Unified District Information System for
the statements given above is/are correct? Education Plus (UDISE+) report 2020-21:
(a) 1 only
1. UDISE+ has a mandate of collecting
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) information from all recognized and
3 only

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unrecognized schools imparting formal Consider the following statements regarding

education from Pre-primary to XII. the Mother Tongue Survey of India:
2. UDISE+ has the school as the unit of 1. It was conducted by the Ministry of
data collection and the district as the unit of Home Affairs.
data distribution. 2. It surveys the mother tongues, which
3. UDISE+ collects information through are returned consistently across two and
an online Data Collection Form. Which of more Census decades.
the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) (b) 2 only
3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements regarding

the Report on Performance Grading Index
(PGI) for States/UTs for 202021:
1. PGI evaluation classifies States and
UTs into rankings.
2. None of the States of India attained
the highest Level in the index.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements regarding
the Digital Shakti 4.0:
1. It was launched by the Ministry of
Which of the following organisations Electronics & Information Technology.
released the ‘Cities Alive: designing cities 2. It is a pan-India project which aim to
that work for women’ report? (a) United sensitise more than 1 million rural
Nations Development Programme. population about digitisation. Which of the
(b) World Bank statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
only
(c) World Economic Forum
(b) 2 only
(d) The Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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2. UN Women
Consider the following statements regarding 3. Small Industries Development Bank of
the the Atal New India Challenge: India
1. It is a flagship program of Atal Select the correct answer using the code
Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It provides funds up to ₹1 crore (b) 2 and 3 only
through a grant-based mechanism. Which (c) 1 and 3 only
of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (PMAY-G):
1. It aims to provide pucca house to all
December rural houseless households.
Consider the following statements regarding 2. Each beneficiary is given financial
PM Gati Shakti: assistance of Rs.5 lakh under the scheme.
1. It is a digital platform for integrated 3. It is launched by the Ministry of
planning and coordinated implementation Housing and Urban Affairs.
of infrastructure connectivity projects in Which of the statements given above is/are
India. correct? (a) 1 only
2. It aims to bring down the country’s (b) 2 and 3 only
logistics cost to about 8% of GDP in 5 years.
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. All logistics and connectivity
infrastructure projects with investment of (d) 1, 2 and 3
over ₹100 crore are routed through the
Network Planning Group. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Which of the following institutions are

involved in launching a five-year tenor
Women’s livelihood bond (WLB) in India?
1. World Bank

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With reference to the recently launched PM the following solutions to end their
Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), displacement?
consider the following statements: 1. Return to their habitual places of
1. Under the scheme, food grains shall residence
be provided free of cost for all eligible 2. Local integration in areas where they
households. take refuge
2. Also, extra 5 kg of food grains are 3. Settlement and integration
provided to beneficiaries in addition to their elsewhere in the country
monthly entitlement. Select the correct answer using the code
3. The scheme will be implemented for given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
next five years. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
correct? (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Nirbhaya Fund:
1. It is a non-lapsable fund established
Consider the following statements regarding in 2012.
Anganwadi system: 2. It is aimed at enhancing the safety
1. It is an integral part of the Integrated and security for women in the country.
Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme. 3. The fund is managed by the Ministry
2. The scheme aims to improve the of Finance.
nutritional and health status of children, Which of the statements given above are
pregnant women and lactating mothers. 3. correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
The Anganwadi Services Scheme is a
(b) 2 and 3 only
Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the (c) 1 and 3 only
statements given above are correct? (a) 1 (d) 1, 2 and 3
and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Global Report on Health Equity for Persons
(c) 1 and 3 only with Disabilities was recently launched by
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) World Health Organization
(b) World Bank
According to 1998 Guiding Principles on (c) United Nations Development
Internal Displacement, Internally displaced Programme
persons have the right to choose which of

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(d) United Nations Convention on the Rights 2. It is published annually by Oxfam

of Persons with Disabilities India. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (a) 1 only
Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only
India Inequality Report 2022: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. The 2022 report highlights the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
extent of digital divide in India.

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Adi

Adarsh Gram Yojna (PMAAGY), consider the following
statements:
1. It aims at providing basic
infrastructure in villages with significant
tribal population.
2. It is envisaged to cover villages
having at least 50% Scheduled Tribes (ST)
population and 500 STs across States / UTs
with notified STs.
3. The scheme is implemented by
Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements regarding

SHREYAS Scheme:
1. It provides financial assistance to
students from Scheduled Caste and other
communities for pursuing education.
2. It is a Central Sector Scheme (CSS)
under Ministry of Education.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Social Progress Index was released recently by

(a) Ministry of Social Justice
(b) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(c) Economic Advisory Council- Prime
Minister
(d) NITI Aayog

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