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Q1.

As per the Agriculture Census 2015-16, what is the average size of operational
holding in India?
A. 1.01 ha
B. 1.08 ha
C. 1.21 ha
D. 1.37 ha
E. 1.45 ha

Answer: Option B
Q2. As per the Agriculture Census 2015-16, the maximum number of operational
land holdings in India is ________
A. Marginal
B. Small
C. Semi-Medium
D. Medium
E. Large

Answer: Option A
Q3. As per the Agriculture Census 2015-16, what is the average size (in hectare) of
marginal land holding in India?
A. 0.78
B. 0.68
C. 0.58
D. 0.48
E. 0.38

Answer: Option E
Q4. Which of the following survey is also being carried out along with Agriculture Census in every five
years, which collect information on use of various inputs like fertilizers, manures, Agriculture credit,
implements and machinery, seeds, livestock etc.?
A. Raw Materials Survey
B. Input Survey
C. Supplementary Survey
D. Primary Survey
E. Basic Survey

Answer: Option B
Q5. Which of the following international organizations conducted World Census of
Agriculture?
A. World Bank
B. UNICEF
C. FAO
D. UNESCO
E. OECD

Answer: Option C
Q6. As per the Agriculture Census 2015-16, percentage of female operational land
holders increased from 12.79% in 2010-11 to _______ in 2015-16.
A. 13.96%
B. 14.96%
C. 15.96%
D. 16.96%
E. 17.96%

Answer: Option A
Q7. According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2020, what is the total
number of households in India that are engaged in handloom activities (weaving
and allied activities) in lakhs?
A. 45.23
B. 31.45
C. 28.89
D. 75.59
E. None of the above

Answer: Option B
Q8. According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2020, what percentage of
total handloom weavers are female?
A. 72%
B. 45%
C. 28%
D. 63%
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q9. According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2020, what is the average
number of person days of engagement in weaving activity in the past one year?
A. 262
B. 201
C. 183
D. 208
E. 287

Answer: Option D
Q10. According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2020, what is the
percentage of workers earning between Rs.5000 to Rs.10,000 a month?
A. 26.3%
B. 25.8%
C. 45.9%
D. 52.3%
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q11. According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2020, how many
handloom weavers in rural areas are self- employed?
A. 82%
B. 51%
C. 71%
D. 65%
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q12. According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2020, out of the total
weavers who were enumerated, how many have bank accounts?
A. 23.3%
B. 41.8%
C. 20.8%
D. 53.9%
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q13. As per 20th livestock Census, total indigenous cattle population has declined
by what percentage over the previous Census (2012)?
A. 7%
B. 6%
C. 5.33%
D. 7.4%
E. 6.99%

Answer: Option B
Q14. As per 20th livestock Census, which of the following is the total milch animals (in –
milk and dry) population in the country?
A. 121.87 million
B. 125.34 million
C. 113.42 million
D. 117.45 million
E. 121.23 million

Answer: Option B
Q15. As per 20th Livestock Census 2019, which of the following is total goat
population in the country?
A. 156 million
B. 142.37 million
C. 124.21 million
D. 148.88 million
E. 178 million

Answer: Option D
Q16. According to the 20th Livestock Census 2019, total poultry in the country is _____ in
2019.
A. 842.69 million
B. 820 million
C. 851.81 million
D. 748.27 million
E. 745.21 million

Answer: Option C
Q17. According the 20th Livestock Census 2019, which state has shown the highest
percentage increase in Livestock population over previous Census (2012)?
A. West Bengal
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
E. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option A
Q18. Which of the following States Livestock Population has declined over
previous Census?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. All of the Above
E. Only 1 & 2

Answer: Option D
Q19. From 2014 to 2021, the annual growth percentage of the spice sector in India
is about _____ % according to Spice Statistics at a Glance -2021 book?
A. 6.9
B. 8
C. 10.9
D. 7.9
E. 7.59

Answer: Option D
Q20. According to Spice statistics at a glance – 2021 book, the growth rate of
spices export has increased from _____tonnes to _____ tonnes in the period
between 2014 and 2021.
A. 10 lakhs; 14 lakhs
B. 9.54 lakhs; 14 lakhs
C. 8. 94 lakhs; 16 lakhs
D. 9.94 lakhs; 16 lakhs
E. None of the above

Answer: Option C
Q21. India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices.
According to the spices statistics at a glance – 2021 book, the spice sector of India
contributes to _____ % of exports in the world trade market.
A. 50
B. 47
C. 51
D. 41
E. 40.59

Answer: Option D
Q22. According to the Spices statistics at a glance – 2021 book, this spice accounts
for 38% of the quantity of spices exported and 31% of the total foreign exchange
earnings through spices in 2020-21. Identify the Spice.
A. Cumin
B. Chilli
C. Turmeric
D. Pepper
E. Cardamom

Answer: Option B
Q23. According to the book, Spice statistics at a glance – 2021, the area of
production of spices in India has increased to _____ in 2020-21.
A. 32.24 lakh hectare
B. 45.28 lakh hectare
C. 45.58 lakh hectare
D. 32.54 lakh hectare
E. None of the Above

Answer: Option B
Q24. Recently (February 2022) Northeast Center for Technology Application and
Reach (NECTAR) under the Saffron Bowl project has identified a few locations for
saffron cultivation in _____ and _____.
A. Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya
B. Assam and Mizoram
C. Tripura and Manipur
D. Nagaland and Meghalaya
E. Meghalaya and Tripura.

Answer: Option A
Q25. As per the recently (March 2023), released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics – 2022,
what is the total milk production in the country during 2021-22?
A. 221.06 million tonnes
B. 201.87 million tonnes
C. 186.31 million tonnes
D. 254.37 million tonnes
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q26. According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics – 2022, what is the per capita availability of milk
in India during 2021-22?
A. 395 grams
B. 410 grams
C. 444 grams
D. 498 grams
E. None of the above

Answer: Option C
Q27. As per the recently (March 2023), released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics – 2022,
what is the total egg production in the country during 2021-22?
A. 110.20 billion numbers
B. 129.60 billion numbers
C. 145.40 billion numbers
D. 139.60 billion numbers
E. None of the Above

Answer: Option B
Q28. As per the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics – 2022, which of the following
states is the top producer of eggs in 2021-22?
A. West Bengal
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Andhra Pradesh
E. Karnataka

Answer: Option D
Q29. What is the per capita availability of meat per annum in the country, as per
the recently (March 2023), released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics – 2022?
A. 6.82 kg
B. 4.56 kg
C. 7.12 kg
D. 8.58 kg
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q30. According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics – 2022, in 2021-22, which of the following states
have reported Zero wool production because of non-availability wool producing breed, Shifting to Meat
production-based cultivation?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu
D. 1 and 2 only
E. All of the above

Answer: Option D
Q31. As per the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare report (Agricultural Statistics at a glance 2022), which of the following states
in India has the highest percentage of area under the cultivation of food grains in 2021-22?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
E. None of the above

Answer: Option B
Q32. As per the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare report (Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2022), which state has the highest
total oilseed production (for 2021-22)?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
E. None of the above

Answer: Option D
Q33. As per the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare report (Agricultural Statistics at a glance 2022, which state has the highest
area covered under micro irrigation (as on 31.03.2022)?
A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Gujarat
E. Karnataka

Answer: Option E
Q34. As per the FAOSTAT, based on the data of 2022, India stands number one in
the production of which the following crops?
A. Pulses
B. Wheat
C. Sugarcane
D. Paddy
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q35. As per the Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2022, the consumption of major
fertilizers (NPK) in 2021-22 was _____(in kg/hectare)?
A. 247.24
B. 214.34
C. 297.96
D. 227.50
E. 241.05

Answer: Option C
Q36. As per the recently (May 2023), released State-wise and item-wise value of output
from agriculture, forestry, and fishing year 2011-12 to 2020-21, what is the total arable land
in India?
A. 156.07 million hectares
B. 201.87 million tonnes
C. 186.31 million tonnes
D. 254.37 million tonnes
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q37. As per Annual Report of Animal Husbandry & Dairying 2022-23, India has
contributed ___________ of the World’s total milk production.
A. 24%
B. 21%
C. 33%
D. 27%
E. 29%

Answer: Option A
Q38. Rashtriya Gokul Mission has been mentioned in Annual Report of Animal Husbandry
& Dairying 2022-23. Due to implementation of this mission, productivity of buffaloes has
been increased from 1792 kg per animal per year in 2013-14 to __________ per animal per
year in 2021-22.
A. 2041.6 kg
B. 2051.5 kg
C. 2022.1 kg
D. 2071.3 kg
E. 2081.7 kg

Answer: Option C
Q39. International Market Analysis Research and Consulting Group (IMARC) 2021 report has
been mentioned in Annual Report of Animal Husbandry & Dairying 2022-23. As per the report,
dairy market is expected to reach a market size of about Rs. 30.84 lakh crores by which of the
following years?
A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2025
D. 2027
E. 2030

Answer: Option D
Q40. What is India’s growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in FY2023 according
to the NABARD Annual Report 2022-23?
A. 7.9%
B. 7.3%
C. 7.2%
D. 8.4%
E. 9.2%

Answer: Option C
Q41. According to the NABARD Annual Report 2022-23, what is the compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) during the 5-year period ending FY2023?
A. 4.9%
B. 5.3%
C. 4.5%
D. 2.9%
E. 4.0%

Answer: Option E
Q42. According to the NABARD Annual Report 2022-23, As on 31 March 2023, NABARD sanctioned a grant assistance of ₹37.9
crore for the promotion and development of ______ OFPOs.
A. 70
B. 71
C. 72
D. 73
E. 74

Answer: Option C
Q43. According to NABARD Annual Report 2022-23, The Government of India (GOI) allocated
₹ _____ crores for Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) in FY2023.
A. 25,000
B. 40,000
C. 12,500
D. 15,000
E. 75,000

Answer: Option B
Q44. According to NABARD Annual Report 2022-23, under the Long-Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF), NABARD borrowed ₹______
crores as NABARD-serviced bonds during FY 2023.
A. 2500
B. 1500
C. 3000
D. 2000
E. None of the above

Answer: Option D
Q45. According to NABARD Annual Report 2022-23, which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct regarding the
Agroecological transformation through JIVA?
a. JIVA is an agroecological transformation program that was launched to pioneer and scale up agroecology as a strategic
and transformational approach in watershed and wadi projects, leveraging the pre-existing natural and social capital.
b. Designed according to the framework of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
c. During FY2023, 25 JIVA projects have been sanctioned across 11 states, including watershed and tribal (wadi) areas,
covering five agroecological zones in vulnerable rainfed areas.
A. a and b only
B. a and c only
C. b and c only
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Answer: Option E
Q46. According to the recently (April 2023), released Agricultural ministry annual report
2022-23, what is the total workforce that is engaged in agriculture and allied sector activities?
A. 56.8
B. 54.6
C. 59.3
D. 50.1
E. None of the above

Answer: Option B
Q47. According to recently (April 2023) released Agricultural Ministry Annual report 2022-23, what
is the target amount fixed by the government for agriculture credit for the year 2022-23?
A. Rs.19,50,000 crore
B. Rs.20,50,000 crore
C. Rs.17,50,000 crore
D. Rs.18,50,000 crore
E. None of the above

Answer: Option D
Q48. What is the total budget outlay to the department of Rural Development for the Financial
Year 2023-24?
A. Rs. 1,20,147.19 crores
B. Rs. 1,05,447.88 crores
C. Rs. 1,17,647.19 crores
D. Rs. 1,59,964. 23 crores
E. Rs. 1,31,519.08 crores

Answer: Option D
Q49. According to the annual report of Ministry of Rural Development 2022-23, As of December 31st 2022,
how many crores household have been provided employment under MGNREGA?
A. 7.98
B. 7.25
C. 5.54
D. 5.90
E. None of the above

Answer: Option C
Q50. According to the annual report of Ministry of Rural Development 2022-23, As of December 31st 2022,
how many crores household have been provided employment under MGNREGA?
A. 7.98
B. 7.25
C. 5.54
D. 5.90
E. None of the above

Answer: Option C
Q51. As per the recently (May 2023), Key Statistics of Cooperative Banks (Short term cooperative credit
structure) report, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
a. As of 31 March 2022, the STCCS had 34 StCBs (with 2,089 branches), 351 DCCBs (with 13,670 branches),
and 1,02,559 PACS3 spread across 34 States/UTs.
b. Of the 34 StCBs, 24 are listed in the Second Schedule of RBI, as “Scheduled State Cooperative Banks”.
c. The StCBs operate in two-tier/three-tier/mixed tier structure.
A. a and b only
B. a and c only
C. b and c only
D. All of the above
E. None of the above recent

Answer: Option D
Q52. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the balance sheet of StCBs, as per the
recently (May 2023), released Key statistics of Cooperative Banks (Short term co – operative credit
structure) report?
a. Investments, which accounted for 33.8% of the total assets of StCBs, grew by 9.0% during FY 2021-22
and stood at ` 1.41 lakh crore as on 31 March 2022.
b. The consolidated net profit increased by 63.2% during FY 2021-22.
c. The consolidated GNPA (%) of StCBs has declined from 6.7% as on 31 March 2021 to 6.0% as on 31
March 2022.
A. a and b only
B. b and c only
C. a and c only
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Answer: Option D
Q53. According to the Microfinance Report 2022-23, how many rural households have been covered under
the Self-Help Group – Bank Linkage programme in the FY 2022-23?
A. 16.19 crores
B. 14.2 crores
C. 12.9 crores
D. 17.6 crores
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q54. According to the Microfinance Report 2022-23, which of the following states has the maximum SHGs
during 2022-23?
A. Bihar
B. West Bengal
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
E. North- Eastern Region

Answer: Option C
Q55. According to the Microfinance Report 2022-23, which of the following banks has the maximum share
of 58% in terms of Self-Help Groups saving with banks?
A. Cooperative Banks
B. Commercial Banks
C. Region Rural Banks
D. Local Area Banks
E. None of the above

Answer: Option B

In terms of the number of SHGs saving linked with banks, Commercial Banks lead with 58%
share, followed by RRBs at 30% and Cooperative Banks at 12% .
Q56. What is the MSP of Groundnut for season 2023-34?
A. 6377
B. 6357
C. 6789
D. 7890
E. 3890

Answer: Option A
Q57. What is the record production of Nutri/ Coarse Cereal as per third-advance estimates for 2022- 23?
A. 147.48Lakh Tonnes
B. 247.48Lakh Tonnes
C. 347.48Lakh Tonnes
D. 447.48Lakh Tonnes
E. 547.48Lakh Tonnes

Answer: Option E
Q58. Which one of the following organisations has recently (September 2023)
released the “Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control”?
A. World Bank
B. Conservation International
C. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
D. Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
E. Global Growth Green Institute

Answer: Option D
Q59. According to the recently (September 2023) released “Assessment Report on Invasive
Alien Species and their Control”, there is the presence of approximately _________ alien
species, introduced by human activities, across various regions and biomes.
A. 37,000
B. 38,000
C. 39,000
D. 40,000
E. 41,000

Answer: Option A
Q60. As per the recently (September 2023) released “Assessment Report on
Invasive Alien Species and their Control”, the global economic cost of invasive alien
species exceeded ______ annually in 2019.
A. $422 billion
B. $423 billion
C. $424 billion
D. $425 billion
E. $426 billion

Answer: Option B
Q61. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (September 2023) released
“Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control”.
1. The most common impact of alien invasive species is the reduction of the food supply.
2. Most negative impacts are reported on the Marine ecosystem.
3. World’s most widespread invasive alien species on land is Lantana (a flowering shrub)

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?


A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 2 and 3
E. Both 1 and 2

Answer: Option D
Q62. Which of the following entities has recently (September 2023), released
“Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023”?
A. Central Pollution Control Board
B. NITI Aayog
C. Environmentalist Foundation of India
D. Centre for Environment Education
E. Greenpeace India

Answer: Option A
Q63. Recently (September 2023), Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 was released, an
initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to
rank cities on the basis of air quality. It assessed the cities on 8 major points. Which
one of the following is not one of them?
A. Municipal solid waste burning
B. Control of biomass
C. Improvement in PM 2.5 concentration
D. Road dust
E. Improvement in PM10 concentration

Answer: Option C
Q64. Recently (September 2023), Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 was released, an initiative
by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to rank cities on the
basis of air quality. Which one of the following cities is not at the Top 5 in category 1st?
A. Agra
B. Thane
C. Indore
D. Agartala
E. Bhopal

Answer: Option D
Q65. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (September 2023), released “Swachh
Vayu Sarvekshan 2023”, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
1. Category 1 considers the Cities having a population of more than 10 lakhs.
2. Category 2 considers the Cities having a population between 3 lakhs and 10 lakhs.
3. Category 3 considers the Cities having a Population Under 3 lakhs.

Which of the following is/are incorrect?


A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Answer: Option E
Q66. According to the recently (September 2023), released “2023 Trade Finance
Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey”, the global trade finance gap grew to a record
____________ in 2022, from $1.7 trillion two years earlier, as rising interest rates,
flagging economic prospects, inflation, and geopolitical volatility reduced the
capacity of banks to deliver trade financing.
A. $2.6 trillion
B. $2.5 trillion
C. $2.4 trillion
D. $2.3 trillion
E. $2.2 trillion

Answer: Option B
Q67. Which of the following organization has recently (September 2023), released
the “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023”
report?
A. International Alliance of Women
B. World Bank
C. World Economic Forum
D. UN Women
E. Women for Women International

Answer: Option D
Q68. According to the recently (September 2023), released “Progress on the
Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023” report, if current
trends of progress continue, over 340 million women and girls will still live in
extreme poverty by _________ .
A. 2030
B. 2035
C. 2025
D. 2040
E. 2045

Answer: Option A
Q69. According to the recently (September 2023), released “Progress on the Sustainable
Development Goals: The gender Snapshot 2023” report, Girls have outperformed boys in
school completion at all education levels, yet completion rates still fall short of 100%, while
________ of girls have completed upper secondary schooling, the figure for boys is
_________.
A. 20% & 17%
B. 30% & 27%
C. 40% & 37%
D. 50% & 47%
E. 60% & 57%

Answer: Option E
Q70. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (September 2023), released “Progress on the
Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023”.
1. Universal electricity access could lift 185 million women and girls out of poverty by 2050
2. In 2022, only 27% of international patent inventors were women, while men accounted for 73%
3. Climate change-induced food insecurity is expected to affect an additional 236 million women and girls
4. 30% of countries are on track to eliminate intimate partner violence.

Which of the following is/are correct?


A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 3
D. Both 2 and 4
E. All of the above

Answer: Option C
Q71. According to the recently (September 2023) released 'Best Countries Rankings' by U.S.
News & World Report, Japan, Singapore, China, and South Korea are in the top 25, while
India has secured _________ position in the ranking.
A. 29th
B. 30th
C. 31st
D. 32nd
E. 33rd

Answer: Option B
Q72. In the context of recently (September 2023), released World's Best
Companies of 2023 by TIME and Statista, which of the following companies does
not find its mention in the top 5 of the lists?
A. Microsoft
B. Alphabet
C. Meta Platforms
D. Amazon
E. Accenture

Answer: Option D
Q73. As per the recently (September 2023) released “2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index”, by
Chainalysis, India has secured ________ Position among 154 Nations?
A. 1ST
B. 2ND
C. 3RD
D. 4TH
E. 5TH

Answer: Option A
Q74. According to the recently (September 2023), released “The 5th Digital Quality of Life
(DQL) Index”, by Surfshark, which of the following is not among the Top 5 in the Index?
A. France
B. Sweden
C. Denmark
D. Germany
E. Luxembourg

Answer: Option B
Q75. Which of the following organisations has recently (September 2023)
released the report “Global Trends in Child Monetary Poverty According to
International Poverty Lines”?
A. World Bank Group
B. Save the Children
C. CHILD International
D. Asian Development Bank
E. Children International

Answer: Option A
Q76. According to the recently (September 2023), released report “Global Trends
in Child Monetary Poverty According to International Poverty Lines” In 2022,
children comprised __________ per cent of the extreme poor, up from 47.3 in
2013.
A. 55.5
B. 54.5
C. 53.5
D. 52.5
E. 51.5

Answer: Option D
Q77. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (September 2023), released report “Global Trends in Child
Monetary Poverty According to International Poverty Lines”.
1. 63.3 million children exited poverty during 2013-2019.
2. 29.2 million children exited extreme poverty between 2013 and 2020.
3. Child poverty significantly declined worldwide from 2013 to 2022, with the largest reductions seen only in South Asia.

Which of the following is/are correct?


A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 and 2
E. None of the above

Answer: Option D
Q78. Which of the following organisations has recently (September 2023),
released the report “The growth of ultra-processed foods in India”?
A. International Medical Corps
B. World Health Assembly
C. Global Health Council
D. World Health Organizations
E. World Bank

Answer: Option D
Q79. According to the recently (September 2023), released report “The growth of
ultra-processed foods in India” in terms of retail sales volume, the share of
____________ was the highest during 2011-2021.
A. Ready-made and convenience food
B. Salty snacks
C. Chocolate and sugar confectionery
D. Beverages
E. Breakfast cereals

Answer: Option D
Q80. Which of the following organizations has recently (September 2023) released
the report “G20 Policy Recommendations for Advancing Financial Inclusion and
Productivity Gains Through Digital Public Infrastructure”?
A. International Monetary Fund
B. World Bank Group
C. World Economic Forum
D. Reserve Bank of India
E. Asian Development Bank

Answer: Option B
Q81. According to the recently (September 2023), released “G20 Policy
Recommendations for Advancing Financial Inclusion and Productivity Gains
Through Digital Public Infrastructure” report, about _________ adults remain
financially excluded, over 50 percent of which are in seven emerging markets and
developing economies (EMDEs).
A. 1.6 billion
B. 1.5 billion
C. 1.4 billion
D. 1.3 billion
E. 1.2 billion

Answer: Option C
Q82. Which of the following organizations has recently (September 2023)
released the India Ageing Report 2023?
A. World Bank and the United Nations Population Fund
B. Asian Development Bank and the United Nations Population Fund
C. International Institute for Population Sciences and the United Nations
Population Fund
D. International Institute for Population Sciences and World Bank
E. International Institute for Population Sciences and Asian Development Bank

Answer: Option C
Q83. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (September 2023) released India Ageing
Report 2023.
1. 1.1 billion (13.9% of the Global population) people aged 60 years or above
2. The number of older persons in the world is likely to double to 2.1 billion by 2030 (22% of the total
population)
3. In the Developed world the share of older persons will increase from 26% in 2022 to 50% in 2050
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 and 2
E. Both 2 and 3

Answer: Option A
Q84. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (September 2023) released India Ageing
Report 2023.
1. Elderly in India’s population will double by 2050
2. In India, during 2000 and 2022 elderly grew by 134%
3. In India, during 2022-2050 elderly population will grow at 103%

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?


A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 and 2
E. Both 2 and 3

Answer: Option E
Q85. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (September 2023) released India
Ageing Report 2023.
1. In India, 40% of elderly people did not have any income
2. In India, over 18.7% elderly are in the poorest quintile
3. In India women have higher life expectancy at the age of 60 and at 80, when compared to men
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 and 2
E. Both 2 and 3

Answer: Option C
Reports and Indices

Q86. Which among the following statement is/are incorrect about Global Innovation
Index 2023?
1. It captures the innovation ecosystem performance of 132 economies.
2. Angola has been ranked at the bottom of the Index.
3. India has topped in innovation economies of upper middle income group.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 2
D. Only 3
E. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Option D
Q87. What was India’s rank in the 2023 World Talent Ranking, released by the
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)?
A. 52nd
B. 56th
C. 60th
D. 70th
E. 51st

Answer: Option B
Q88. According to recently released “World University Rankings for 2024, which
one of the following universities finds it place among the top-5 universities?
A. University of Oxford
B. Stanford University
C. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
D. Harvard University
E. All of the above

Answer: Option E
Q89. Which one of the following has retains top spot as most valuable Indian
brand according to recently released Kantar’s BrandZ India ranking?
A. HDFC bank
B. Infosys
C. Tata Consultancy Services
D. Airtel
E. State bank of India

Answer: Option C
Q90. According to recently released “Economic Freedom of the World 2023 Annual
report” released by Fraser Institute, which one of the following country is the
world’s freest economy?
A. Singapore
B. Hong Kong
C. Switzerland
D. New Zealand
E. USA

Answer: Option A
Q91. Recently (In July 2023), the Department of School Education and Literacy
(DoSE&L) Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index for
Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2020-21 & 2021-22. The Index grades the district in 10
grades. Which one of the following is the highest grade a district can achieve?
A. Daksh
B. Uttam
C. Ati-Uttam
D. Prachesta
E. Akanshi

Answer: Option A
Q92. According to the recently (In July 2023) released Performance Grading Index
for Districts (PGI-D), which state has topped in the ‘Ati Uttam’ (3rd out of 10 grades)
category, with 18 districts in 2021-2022?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab
E. Karnataka

Answer: Option D
Q93. As per the recently (In July 2023) released Performance Grading Index 2.0 for
States/UTs for the year 2021-22 by the Department of School Education and
Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, how many states have achieved the
“Daksh” grade in School education?
A. None
B. Two
C. Six
D. Four
E. Three

Answer: Option A
Q94. According to the recently (In July 2023) released Performance Grading Index
2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22 by the Department of School Education and
Literacy (DoSE&L) Ministry of Education, which of the following is not one of the
domains on which states are assessed in the formation of the Performance Grading
Index 2.0?
A. Learning Outcomes (LO)
B. Access (A)
C. Equality (E)
D. Infrastructure & Facilities (IF)
E. Governance Process (GP) & Teachers Education

Answer: Option C
Q95. According to the recently (In July 2023) released “Burden of disease
attributable to unsafe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene”, deaths among
children under the age of 5 in 2019 due to "Unsafe drinking water, sanitation and
hygiene" (WASH) was ______.
A. 495,000
B. 395,000
C. 595,000
D. 695,000
E. 295,000

Answer: Option B
Q96. Which of the following organization has recently (In July 2023) released
“Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene 2000–2022: special
focus on gender” report?
A. Save the Children
B. Conservation International
C. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
D. World Water Council
E. International Water Association

Answer: Option C
Q97. According to the recently (In July 2023) released “Progress on household
drinking water, sanitation and hygiene 2000–2022: special focus on gender”,
between 2015 and 2022, household access to safely managed drinking water
increased from 69% to _______.
A. 80%
B. 75%
C. 73%
D. 76%
E. 72%

Answer: Option C
Q98. According to the recently (July 2023) released “Estimating potential health
gains from increased access to safely managed drinking-water services following
the Jal Jeevan Mission initiative” report, it is estimated that if the Jal Jeevan
Mission provided safely managed drinking-water to all of India, this would result in
averting almost ________ diarrhoeal disease deaths
A. 100,000
B. 200,000
C. 300,000
D. 400,000
E. 500,000

Answer: Option D
Q99. According to the recently (July 2023) released “Estimating potential health gains from
increased access to safely managed drinking-water services following the Jal Jeevan Mission
initiative” report, with universal coverage of safely managed drinking water in India, almost
______DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life Years) from diarrhoeal disease are estimated to be
averted, resulting in estimated cost savings of up to ________.
A. 13 million & US $ 202 billion
B. 12 million & US $ 205 billion
C. 14 million & US $101 billion
D. 16 million & US $104 billion
E. 11 million & US $100 billion

Answer: Option C
Q100. According to the recently (In July 2023) released report “2023 UNAIDS
Global AIDS Update – The Path That Ends AIDS” by the United Nations Programme
on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the number of people on antiretroviral treatment
worldwide rose almost fourfold, from 7.7 million in 2010 to _____ in 2022.
A. 39.8 million
B. 49.8 million
C. 19.8 million
D. 29.8 million
E. 31.8 million

Answer: Option D
Q101. Recently (In July 2023), the “2023 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update – The Path That Ends AIDS” report
was released by the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Consider the following statements
regarding the same.
A. About 9.2 million people living with HIV could not access HIV treatment worldwide in 2022
B. New HIV infections had been cut by 90% since its peak in 1995
C. Global target of people receiving HIV treatment by 2025 is 40 million

Which of the above statements are correct?


A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. A, B and C
E. None

Answer: Option A
Q102. According to the recently (In July 2023) released report “2023 UNAIDS
Global AIDS Update – The Path That Ends AIDS” by the United Nations Programme
on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the number of AIDS-related deaths among children was
reduced by 64% in 2010-2022, the HIV pandemic still claimed the lives of
approximately ______ children in 2022.
A. 50,000
B. 84,000
C. 64,000
D. 78,000
E. 69,000

Answer: Option B
Q103. According to recently (In July 2023) released “A world of debt, a growing
burden to global prosperity July 2023”, the Global public debt surged to a record
_______ in 2022 as governments borrowed to counter crises, such as the COVID-19
pandemic, with the burden being felt acutely by developing countries.
A. $90 trillion
B. $85 trillion
C. $92 trillion
D. $86 trillion
E. $93 trillion

Answer: Option C
Q104. Recently (In July 2023), the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released by the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development
Initiative (OPHI). Consider the following statements regarding the “Global Multidimensional Poverty
Index”.
A. In 2005/2006, about 645 million people were in multidimensional poverty in India.
B. In 2015/2016 this number declined to about 370 million.
C. In 2019/2021 this number raised to about 490 million.
Which of the above statement is incorrect?
A. Only A
B. Both A and C
C. Only B
D. Only C
E. None of the Above

Answer: Option D
Q105. Recently (In July 2023), the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released by the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).
Consider the following statements regarding the “Global Multidimensional Poverty Index”.
A. Nearly 2/3rd of all poor people (730 million people) live in Low income countries
B. Middle-income countries constitute only 10% of the population (387 million) included in the MPI
C. Children under the age of 18 account for 1/2 of MPI-poor people (566 million)
Which of the above statement is incorrect?
A. Only A
B. Both A and B
C. Only C
D. Both C and B
E. None of the Above

Answer: Option B
Q106. As per the recently (In July 2023) released the Global Multidimensional Poverty
Index (MPI), in India ________ poor people moved out of poverty from 2005/2006 to
2019/2021 (In span of 15 years), with incidence falling from 55.1% in 2005/2006 to
_________in 2019/2021.
A. 415 million and 16.4%
B. 1.1 billion and 18%
C. 600 million and 27%
D. 314 million and 23%
E. 413 million and 16.7%

Answer: Option A
Q107. According to the recently (In July 2023) released “The global
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)”, ______ out of 6.1 billion people (just more
than 18%) live in acute multidimensional poverty across 110 countries.
A. 1.2 billion
B. 1.3 billion
C. 1.1 billion
D. 1.4 billion
E. 2.1 billion

Answer: Option C
Q108. Recently (In July 2023), the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released by the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development
Initiative (OPHI). Consider the following statements regarding the “Global Multidimensional Poverty
Index”.
A. The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index has 4 dimension and 11 indicators
B. According to the findings the poverty rate among children is 27.7%, while among adults, it is 13.4%
C. Assets is not one of the indicator on which Global MPI is based.
Which of the above statement is incorrect?
A. Only A
B. Both A and C
C. Only B
D. Both A and B
E. None of the Above

Answer: Option B
Q109. Which one of the following organisations has recently (July 2023) released
the report “National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023”?
A. World Bank
B. UNDP
C. NITI Aayog
D. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
E. Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: Option C
Q110. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (July 2023), released “National
Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023”.
A. India’s multidimensional poverty rate was 24.85% in 2015-16.
B. India’s multidimensional poverty rate further increased to 34.96 in 2019-2021.
C. Report also claims that about 13.5 crore people were added to the multidimensional poverty during
the period (2015-16 to 2019-2021)
Which of the following above statements are incorrect?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. Both B and C
E. Only C

Answer: Option D
Q111. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (July 2023) released report
“National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023”.
A. Bihar registered the largest decline in the number of poor with 3.43 crore people escaping
multidimensional poverty.
B. Kerala have the least number of people facing multidimensional poverty in states.
C. Bihar tops the chart where the percentage of total population who are multidimensionally poor
is high.
Which of the following above statements are correct?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. Both B and C
E. None of the above

Answer: Option D
Q112. The Index released recently (July 2023) presents a comprehensive analysis of India’s
export performance in FY22, along with its sector-specific and district-level merchandise
export trends and evaluates the performance of the states across four pillars. Which of the
following is not one of the pillars used by the index?
A. Policy
B. Time delay
C. Business Ecosystem
D. Export Ecosystem
E. Export Performance Export Performance

Answer: Option B
Q113. Recently (July 2023), the Index mentioned in the above passage was released by the NITI
Aayog. Consider the following statements regarding the report.
A. Tamil Nadu has topped the overall rankings with a score of 80.89.
B. Gujarat has topped in the Landlocked category.
C. Himachal Pradesh has topped the Himalayan State category.
D. Delhi has topped the UT/Small state category.
Which of the following statements are correct?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. Both A and C
E. A, B, C and D

Answer: Option A
Q114. According to the Trade in services for development "Fostering sustainable
growth and economic diversification” report launched recently (July 2023) by the
World Bank and the WTO, India has doubled its share of global commercial
services exports to ______ in 2022 from 2% in 2005.
A. 4.4%
B. 4.5%
C. 4.9%
D. 3.4%
E. 5.3%

Answer: Option A
Q115. Recently (In July 2023), Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
was released by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific's
(UNESCAP). Consider the following statements regarding the findings.
A. India has an impressive score of 93.55% in 2023
B. India achieved a perfect score of 100% in five key indicators
C. India scored 77.8% in 2023 for the “Women in Trade Facilitation” indicator
Which of the above statement is correct?
A. Only A
B. Both A and C
C. Only C
D. Both A and B
E. All of the above

Answer: Option B
Q116. According to the recently (In July 2023) released World Investment Report
2023, by The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developing countries in Asia in 2022 was ______.
A. $672 billion
B. $662 billion
C. $652 billion
D. $562 billion
E. $462 billion

Answer: Option B
Instruction: The projected growth rate of __Y__ for India in 2023, which is a 0.2
percentage point upward revision compared with the April projection. This is
reflective of the “momentum” from stronger-than-expected growth in the fourth
quarter of 2022 as a result of stronger domestic investment.
“According to the report, global growth is projected to fall from an estimated 3.5%
in 2022 to __Z__in both 2023 and 2024. While the forecast for 2023 is modestly
higher than predicted in the April 2023 __X__it remains weak by historical
standards.
Q117. Which one of the following organisations has recently (July 2023) released
the report __X__ mentioned in the passage?
A. Asian Development Bank
B. World Economic Forum
C. World Bank
D. IMF
E. New Development Bank

Answer: Option D
Q118. According to the recently (July 2023) released report X mentioned in the
above passage, Y stands for the projected growth rate for India in 2023-2024. What
is the value of Y ?
A. 4.6%
B. 3.5%
C. 6.4%
D. 6.1%
E. 5.9%

Answer: Option D
Q119. According to the recently, (July 2023) released report X mentioned in the
above passage, the Z stands for the projected global growth for both 2023 and
2024. What is the value of Z ?
A. 3%
B. 3.5%
C. 2.8%
D. 3.8%
E. 3.2%

Answer: Option A
Q120. According to the recently (July 2023), released _X_ report mentioned in the
passage, the Emerging markets developing economies (EMDEs) were projected to
grow at ______ for 2023-2024.
A. 4.0
B. 5.0
C. 3.0
D. 1.0
E. 2.0

Answer: Option A
Q121. Recently (In July 2023) International Organization for Migration (IOM) released a report titled
“From Evidence to Action: Twenty Years of IOM Child Trafficking Data to Inform Policy and Programming”.
Consider the following statements regarding the data given in the report.
A. The report noted that no age range is immune to child trafficking.
B. Child victims ranged from 0 to 18 years old.
C. Most of the child victims of trafficking (90%) were being trafficked for forced labour (mainly boys)
Which of the following statements are correct?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. Both A and C
E. A, B and C

Answer: Option A
Q122. Recently (In July 2023), the report, “From Evidence to Action” was
prepared by International Organization for Migration (IOM) and François-Xavier
Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University. According to
the report _____ of child victims were female and ______ were male.
A. 60.5% and 45.6%
B. 50% and 40%
C. 57.4% and 42.6%
D. 55.4% and 43.6%
E. 44.8% and 55.6%

Answer: Option C
Q123. Recently (In July 2023) International Organization for Migration (IOM) released a report titled
“From Evidence to Action: Twenty Years of IOM Child Trafficking Data to Inform Policy and
Programming”. Consider the following statements regarding data given in the report.
A. Sexual exploitation, including through prostitution, pornography, and sexual servitude, is also
prominent, affecting 50% of trafficked children, predominantly girls.
B. Child victims reported being exploited in domestic work (19.5%)
C. Child victims reported being exploited in begging (20.2%)

Which of the following statements are incorrect?


A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. Both A and C
E. A, B and C

Answer: Option E
Q124. Which one of the following organisations has recently (July 2023) released
the report Paths to Equal "Twin indices on women’s empowerment and gender
equality"?
A. Women for Women International
B. UN Women
C. The Global Fund for Women
D. The International Alliance of Women
E. Center for Reproductive Rights

Answer: Option B
Q125. According to the recently (July 2023) released report Paths to Equal "Twin
indices on women’s empowerment and gender equality", only ______ of women
globally live in countries with high women's empowerment and gender parity.
A. 4%
B. 3%
C. 2%
D. 1%
E. 5%

Answer: Option D
Q126. According to the recently, (July 2023) released report “Paths to Equal: Twin
indices on women’s empowerment and gender equality", how many countries has
achieved high women’s empowerment while maintaining a large gender gap?
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
E. Five

Answer: Option A
Q127. Which of the following organization has recently (July 2023) released
“Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of Tiger Reserves: Final Report- 5th
cycle”?
A. International Union for Conservation of Nature
B. Worldwide Fund for Nature
C. United Nations Environment Programme
D. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
E. Fauna and Flora International

Answer: Option D
Q128. According to the recently (July 2023) released Management Effectiveness
Evaluation (MEE) of Tiger Reserves: Final Report- 5th cycle, the _____ reserve
topped with score of ______ among the 51 reserves that were evaluated. Satpura
and Bandipur came second (93.18%), while Nagarhole was ranked third (92.42%)
A. Corbett Tiger Reserve & 94.08%
B. Similipal Tiger Reserve & 94.18%
C. Manas Tiger Reserve & 94.28%
D. Periyar Tiger Reserve & 94.38%
E. Kamlang Tiger Reserve & 94.48%

Answer: Option D
Q129. All India Tiger Estimation - 2022: Detailed Report was recently (July 2023)
released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), according to the
findings of the report, India currently harbors almost ________ of the world’s wild
tiger population.
A. 99%
B. 95%
C. 85%
D. 75%
E. 65%

Answer: Option D
Q130. Which one of the following organisations has recently (August 2023)
released the “Renewable Energy Statistics 2023” report?
A. The Energy and Resources Institute
B. World Economic Forum
C. The International Atomic Energy Agency
D. International Renewable Energy Agency
E. The World Energy Council

Answer: Option D
Q131. As per the recently (August 2023), released “Renewable Energy Statistics
2023”, globally, India has the ______ largest installed capacity of renewable energy.
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
E. 5th

Answer: Option D
Q132. Recently (August 2023), “Migration in India 2020-21” was in the news, as per the
findings of the report, the all-India migration rate was 28.9 per cent in July-June 2020-21,
with ______ migration rate in rural areas and ______ in urban areas.
A. 20.5% & 31.9%
B. 23.5% & 32.9%
C. 24.5% & 33.9%
D. 26.5% & 34.9%
E. 28.5% & 35.9%

Answer: Option D
Q133. Recently (August 2023), “Migration in India 2020-21” was in the news. Consider the following
statements regarding the key findings of the report.
1. Percentage of temporary visitors stands at 0.17%
2. Among Males’ the highest level of migration (49.6%) due to employment reasons.
3. Among the Females the highest level of migration (86.8%) is due to marriage.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 2 and 3
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All of the above

Answer: Option C
Q134. The report “Migration in India 2020-21” was in the news recently (August 2023). Consider the
following statements regarding the findings of the report.
1. Data of the report is taken from Periodic Labour Force Survey (July 2020 - June 2021)
2. Migration rate in the Males stands at 10.7%
3. Migration rate in the Females stands at 47.9%
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
E. All of the above

Answer: Option D
Q135. According to the recently (August 2023) released report Global Tobacco
Epidemic, 2023, globally, which of the following countries is not one of the 4
countries that are implementing all the recommended measures to reduce tobacco
smoking?
A. Denmark
B. Netherlands
C. Mauritius
D. Brazil
E. Turkey

Answer: Option A
Q136. The report “Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2023” talks about MPower tobacco
control measures. The MPower contains 6 strategies, which of the following is not
one of them?
A. M: Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies
B. P: Protect people from tobacco smoke
C. O: Offer help to quit smoking
D. W: Waging war against the tobacco
E. R: Raise taxes on tobacco

Answer: Option D
Q137. Consider the following statements regarding the findings of report “Global Tobacco
Epidemic, 2023”.
1. Indian state Bengaluru finds its mention in the report for its progress in implementing the
state and National smoke free laws.
2. In India 75% of Cigarette packs carry health warnings.
3. Countries that have adopted at least one MPOWER measure has grown from 44 in 2007 to
181 in 2022.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Both 2 and 3
E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Q138. Recently (August 2023), report ‘Assessment of Employment Potential of Jal Jeevan
Mission’ was released by which of the following organisations?
A. IIT Madras
B. NITI Aayog
C. IIM Bangalore
D. Ministry of Rural Development
E. Ministry of Jal Shakti

Answer: Option C
Q139. Which of the following organizations has recently (August 2023) released the World
Trade Statistical Review?
A. World Trade Organization
B. World Economic Forum
C. World Bank
D. International Monetary Fund
E. International Trade Centre

Answer: Option A
Q140. According to the recently (August 2023) released World Trade Statistical Review
(WTSR) 2023 report, which of the following country does not feature in the list of top 4
Exporters in World Merchandise Trade, 2022.
A. China
B. Netherlands
C. USA
D. France
E. Germany

Answer: Option D
Q141. According to the recently (August 2023) released World Trade Statistical
Review (WTSR) 2023 report, which of the following country does not feature in list
of top 4 Importers in World Merchandise Trade, 2022?
A. China
B. India
C. USA
D. Netherlands
E. Germany

Answer: Option B
Q142. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (August 2023) released World Trade
Statistical Review (WTSR) 2023 report.
1. In Exports, India Ranks 9th in World Merchandise Trade 2022
2. In Imports, India Ranks 18th in World Merchandise Trade 2022
3. In Exports, India Ranks 7th in World Trade in Commercial Services 2022
4. In Imports, India Ranks 9th in World Trade in Commercial Services 2022
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Both 3 and 4
E. All of the above

Answer: Option D
Q143. Recently (August 2023), the “75th Endemic Birds of India survey” was released.
Consider the following statements regarding the survey.
1. It was released by the Birdlife International
2. Publication points out that the 85 bird species belong to 11 different orders, 31 families,
and 55 genera
3. According to the survey 50% of birds found in the India are endemic and are not reported
in other parts of the world.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
E. None of the above

Answer: Option E
Q144. According to the recently (August 2023) released “75 Endemic Birds of
India” survey, India is home to ______ bird species, which represents
approximately ______ of global bird diversity.
A. 1,253 & 14.40%
B. 1,153 & 13.40%
C. 1,353 & 12.40%
D. 1,453 & 11.40%
E. 1,553 & 10.40%

Answer: Option C
Q145. Which one of the following organisations has not participated in the release
of recently (August 2023) released the “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in
the World 2023” report?
A. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
B. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
C. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
D. World Bank
E. World Food Programme (WFP)

Answer: Option D
Q146. According to the recently (August 2023) released report “The State of Food Security
and Nutrition in the World 2023”, global hunger is impacting approximately _______ of the
global population in 2022 compared to 7.9% in 2019.
A. 9.2%
B. 9.3%
C. 9.4%
D. 9.5%
E. 9.6%

Answer: Option A
Q147. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (August 2023) released
report “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023”.
1. People in the world faced hunger in 2022 :: About 900 million
2. The projected population will be chronically undernourished in 2030 :: 600 million
3. Severely food insecure population in 2022 :: 735 million
Which of the following statements is/are incorrectly matched?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 2 and 3
D. Both 1 and 3
E. All of the above

Answer: Option D
Q148. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (August 2023) released report “The
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023”.
1. 148.1 million children under five years of age (22.3%) :: were wasted
2. 45 million (6.8%) :: were stunted
3. 37 million (5.6%) :: were overweight
Which of the following statements is/are correctly matched?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Only 3
E. Both 2 and 3

Answer: Option D
Q149. As per recently (August 2023) released “State of the Education in Rural India
2023” report, a total of _______% of parents of girls and _______% of parents of boys
wanted to educate their children to graduation and above.
A. 78 & 82
B. 82 & 72
C. 62 & 72
D. 72 & 62
E. 52 & 42

Answer: Option A
Q150. Consider the following statements regarding the recently (August 2023) released
“State of the Education in Rural India 2023” report.
A. 35% of male children dropped out of school during primary schooling.
B. The dropout rate at primary schooling was higher for female children at nearly 25%
C. Nearly 75% boys and 65% girls dropped out of school after completing primary school
education.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Answer: Option C
Q151. Which of the following institution has recently (August 2023) released the
6th minor irrigation census mentioned in the above passage?
A. Ministry of Jal shakti
B. NITI Aayog
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
E. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Answer: Option A
Q152. Consider the following statements regarding recently (August 2023) released the 6th
Census on Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes Report mentioned in the above passage.
1. 6th Census :: 23.14 million minor schemes are reported
2. 5th Census :: 21.7 million minor schemes were reported
3. Highest share in MI schemes :: Shallow tube-wells
Which of the following statements is/are correctly matched?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 and 2
E. Both 1 and 3

Answer: Option D
Q153. Which of the following organization has recently (August 2023) released the “Digital
in Health – Unlocking Value for Everyone”?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. World Bank
C. Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
D. UNICEF
E. Global Health Council

Answer: Option B
Q154. According to the recently (August 2023) released Digital-in-Health: Unlocking the
Value for Everyone report, health systems worldwide use less than _________ of available
health data to improve patient outcomes.
A. 8%
B. 7%
C. 6%
D. 5%
E. 4%

Answer: Option D
Q155. Recently, (August 2023) released Digital-in-Health: Unlocking the Value for
Everyone report, proposes ten recommendations across three priority areas for
governments to invest in: prioritize, connect and scale.
Which of the following is not one of them?
A. Leadership and partnership
B. Local governance
C. Digital infrastructure and health information gaps
D. Digital skills and literacy
E. Global and regional collaboration

Answer: Option B
Q156. According to the recently (August 2023) released Digital in Health – Unlocking Value
for Everyone report, in India, World Bank support enabled over _______of Anganwadi
workers to use digital technology.
A. 45%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 40%
E. 80%

Answer: Option D
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