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TOPICS COVERED IN THE DOCUMENT:
1. UNESCO World heritage site
2. DISHA Portal
3. FATF
4. Island development agency
5. RIMPAC
6. Interpol red notice
7. cVigil
8. MSP
9. E- Visa
10. Vermicompost
11. Aspirational district programme
12. Formalin
13. Institutions of eminence
14. Fundamental rights
15. Human rights council
16. Nilgiri Thar
17. Black Rhino
18. Tramadol
19. National registry of citizen
20. Prevention of corruption act
21. Subject list of constitution
22. Courts
23. BRICS
24. Schedules of constitution
25. SAARC
26. Asia – Pacific Trade agreement
27. Project Sashakt
28. Green bonds
29. IceCube
30. National food security act 2013
31. Fundamental rights
32. Sreya Singhal case
33. Anti – Defection
34. Fundamental duties
35. Govt of India act 1935
36. Directive principles of state
policy
37. Preamble
38. Equality
39. Mahadayi
40. 2+2 Dialouge
41. Anti – retroviral therapy
42. Indian research stations at Artic
region
43. Parker Probe
44. Cloud seeding
45. PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana
46. Digital India
47. Digi Yatra
48. FasTag
49. Blood Moon
50. Writs
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Topic: Environment
1. Consider the following statements
regarding World Heritage sites
(1) UNESCO selects the world
heritage sites across the world
(2) Khangchendzonga National Park is
a mixed world heritage site
(3) India has the highest number of
world heritage sites
Choose the correct answer from the
below given codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Topic: Governance
2. With reference to DISHA,
consider the following statements
(1) “Disha” for effective development
coordination of all the programmes
of Central to promote synergy and
convergence for greater impact.
(2) The main purpose of this
committee is to coordinate with
Central and State and local
Panchayat Governments, for
successful and timely
implementation of the schemes.
Which of the above given statements
are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Topic: Economy
3. Consider the following
statements
(1) Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) is an inter-governmental
body mainly set up to combat
money laundering.
(2) If FATF puts a country under
Black-list indicates the country is
non-cooperative in the global fight
against money laundering and
terrorist financing.
Which of the following statements are
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Topic: Governance
4. With reference to Island
development agency, look at the
following statements
(1) Prime Minister is the chairman of
this agency
(2) It has selected 10 Islands each from
Andaman & Nicobar and
Lakshadweep respectively.
(3) It aims at promoting and
implementing development based
on sustainable approach to building
a thriving maritime economy of the
project islands.
Which of the above statements are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Topic: International relations
5. The “RIMPAC” is seen in news
refers to the which of the
following statement
(a) RIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific
Exercise, is the world's largest
international maritime warfare
exercise.
(b) RIMPAC is the maritime exercise
between India and Indonesia
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(c) RIMPAC is the air force exercise
between USA and United Kingdom
(d) None of the above.
Topic: International relations
6. “Interpol red notice” is often
seen in news, what does it
indicate?
(a) It is a request to locate and
provisionally arrest an individual
pending extradition.
(b) It is a request to locate, identify or
obtain information on a person of
interest in a criminal investigation.
(c) It is a request to provide warnings
and intelligence about persons who
have committed criminal offences
and are likely to repeat these
crimes in other countries.
(d) None of the above
Topic: Polity
7. With reference to “cVigil” choose
the correct statement/s
(1) It is a mobile app for citizens to
report any violation of the model code
of conduct during elections.
(2) The app is operational in only
where elections are declared.
(3) The people have to report only
about Model Code of Conduct
violations.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above.
Topic: Economy
8. Consider the following
statements regarding Minimum
Support Price(MSP) for Minor
forest produce
(1) MSP for minor forest produce
announces by Cabinet Committee
on Economic Affairs.
(2) Total 23 minor forest produce
covered under the scheme
(3) TRIFED will act as the Central
Nodal Agency for implementation
and monitoring of the scheme
through State level implementing
agencies.
Choose the correct from the above
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Topic: Polity
9. Consider the following
statements about “e-Visa”
facility
(1) It is introduced by the Ministry of
Home affairs to smoothen
immigration process
(2) It is applicable for citizens of all
countries
(3) It enables the prospective visitor to
apply for an Indian Visa from
his/her home country online
without visiting the Indian Mission
and also pay the visa fee online.
(4) It is available to Foreigners whose
sole objective of visiting India is
recreation, sight-seeing, short
duration medical treatment, casual
business visit, etc. and not valid for
any other purpose/activities.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1,2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1,3 and 4 only.
Topic:Environment
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10. Which of the below statements
are correct regarding the benefits
of Vermicompost
(a) It reduces the usage of chemical
fertilizers and decreasing the
amount of waste going to landfills.
(b) Improves the water retention
capacity.
(c) Decreases the production of
greenhouse gases
(d) All of the above
Topic:Polity
11. Which of the following
statements are correct regarding
“Aspirational Districts program”
(1) programme aims to quickly and
effectively transform some of the
most underdeveloped districts of
the country.
(2) NITI Aayog and other central
ministries will be the implementing
agencies of the program
(3) The program aims to transform the
district using mass movement
approach.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Topic: Science and tech
12. Formalin is in news recently in
the context of
(a) It is a preservative applied on the
body of fish to prevent its decay.
(b) It is a chemical used to keep
vegetables fresh
(c) Both a and b
(d) Neither a and b
Topic:Economy
13. Consider the following statements
regarding Institutions of Eminence
(IoE)
(1) The aim of the scheme is to bring 10
higher educational institutions selected as
IoEs in top 500 of world ranking in the
next 5 years.
(2) IoEs will have freedom to choose their
own path to become world class
institutions.
(3) Each Institution selected as IoE will be
provided financial assistance up to Rs.
1000 Cr over a period of five years.
Choose the correct option from the below
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Topic: Social issues
14. The practice of female genital
mutilation followed in some religious
communities violates which of the
fundamental rights?
(a) The right to follow the individual
choice of religion
(b) The practices which are derogatory to
the dignity of the women.
(c) The integrity and the bodily privacy of
a woman
(d) All of the above
Topic: Polity
15. Consider the following statements
regarding Human rights Council(HRC)
(1) HRC replaced the United Nations
Commission on Human Rights.
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(2) Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights
(OHCHR) is under the HRC.
(3) Russia withdrew from the Human
Rights Council (HRC) of the United
Nations
Choose the correct from the below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Environment
16. Consider the following statements
regarding Nilgiri Tahr
(1) It is classified as critically endangered
in IUCN list
(2) It is endemic to entire south India
(3) The population of Nilgiri Tahr has
been decreasing
(4) It is a state animal of Kerala
Choose the incorrect options from the
below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Topic: Environment
17. With reference to Black Rhinos
which is in news, look at the following
statements
(a) Black Rhino is classified as
Endangered in IUCN list
(b)The demand for horns makes them
lucrative for poaching
(c) Both a and b
(d) Neither of the above
Topic: Science and tech
18. Tramadol is in news in the context of
(a) It is often used to mitigate pain during
cancer treatment.
(b) It is a synthetic opioid, a prescription
painkiller that abused as a replacement for
heroin and other opioids.
(c) Both a and b
(d) Neither a nor b
Topic: Polity
19. National Register of Citizens (NRC)
is in news in the context of
(a) Updating the NRC list exclusively in
Assam to find out the original inhabitants
of Assam
(b) Updating the NRC list in the entire
country to detect the illegal immigrants
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above
Topic: Polity
20. Consider the following statements
regarding Prevention of the Corruption
Act, 2018
(1) It is applicable to the entire India
(2) The burden of the proof lies on the
prosecution
(3) India enacted the law in the lines of
United Nations Convention against
Corruption.
(4) MPs and MLAs have been brought
under the purview of this act.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
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(c) 3 only
(d) 2,3 and 4 only.
Topic: Polity
21. The union list, state list and
concurrent list appears in which
schedule of the constitution
(a) Eight schedule
(b) Ninth schedule
(c) Tenth schedule
(d) Seventh schedule
Topic: Polity
22. Consider the following statements
about Commercial Courts, Commercial
Division and Commercial Appellate
Division of High Courts Act, 2018
(1) It allows only the central government
to establish commercial courts at the
district level.
(2) It allows Pre-Institution Mediation
(PIM) process to provide an opportunity to
the parties to resolve commercial disputes
outside courts.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Topic: International relations
23. Which of the following statements
regarding BRICS are correct
(a) BRICS was established in 2008
(b) South Africa joined the group in 2009
(c) 10th BRICS summit took place in New
Delhi, India.
(d) None of the above
Topic: Indian polity
24. Match the following
Schedule
Talks about
1. First schedule
A. defection of the elected
representatives
2. Tenth Schedule
B. Urban local bodies
3. Eight Schedule
C. Union of the India
4. Twelfth schedule
D. Languages recognised by the
constitution
Choose the correct from the below given
codes?
(a) 1-C,2-D,3-B,4-A
(b)1-C,2-B,3-D,4-A
(c) 1-C,2-B,3-D,4-A
(d) 1-C,2-A,3-D,4-B
Topic: International relations
25. Consider the following statements
(1) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) is
established for developmental projects and
programmes in poorer regions of SAARC.
(2) The secretariat of SDF is in New Delhi.
(3) The SDF has a total corpus of $ 10
billion which majority comes from India
Choose the correct answer from the below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Topic: Economy
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26. With reference to the Asia-Pacific
Trade Agreement (APTA) consider the
following
(1) APTA is preferential trade agreement
between developing economies of Asia
and developed economies of Pacific
(2) India and USA are one of the founding
members of the agreement.
(3) This is the only operational trade
agreement where India and China are the
members
Choose the correct option
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of the above
Topic: Economy
27. The project Sashakt is in news in the
context of
(a) It is a comprehensive plan for
strengthening Indian Navy
(b) It is a plan for the resolution of the
stressed assets in banking sector.
(c) It is a comprehensive plan for
decreasing the anaemia in the adolescent
girls
(d) None of the above
Topic: Economy
28. The term “Green Bonds” is
sometimes seen in news, what does it
indicate?
(a) It is like a normal bond, but the
proceeds are used for only renewable
energy projects.
(b) It can be issued by only the
government to raise funds.
(c) Both a and b
(d) Neither of the above
Topic: Science and tech
29. Consider the following statements
(1) IceCube observatory designed to
observe the cosmos from deep within the
North Pole ice.
(2) IceCube searches for subatomic
particles called neutrinos.
(3) India is one of the countries
participating in the project.
Choose the correct from the given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
Topic: Polity
30. The National Food Security Act,2013
is a complimentary to which of the
following fundamental rights?
(a) Right to livelihood
(b) Right to health
(c) Right to live with human dignity
(d) None of the above
Topic: Polity
31. The recent controversy regarding
denial of entry to women in the
Sabarimala Temple is against to which
of the following of fundamental rights?
(a) Article 15 which prohibits the
discrimination based on sex, caste etc. to
access public places.
(b) Article 17 which prohibit the
untouchability in any form.
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above
Topic: Polity
32. In Shreya Sinhal case vs. Union of
India case, Supreme Court struck down
the Section 66A of the Informational
Technology Act,2000 based on which of
the following reasons?
(1) On the grounds of violating the
freedom of speech guaranteed under
Article 19(1).
(2) On the grounds of violating the right to
life guaranteed under Article 21.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Topic: Polity
33. Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament of India placed Anti-
defection law under 9th schedule.
2. The courts don‟t have any review
power on the decision taken by the
speaker.
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
Topic: Polity
34. What was the intention behind
adding Fundamental duties to the
constitution?
(a) To make citizens aware of that they
have certain duties to perform
(b) To help courts in examining and
determining the constitutional validity of a
law
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above.
Topic: Polity
35. In the Federation established by The
Government of India Act of 1935,
residuary powers were given to the
A. Federal Legislature
B. Governor General
C. Provincial Legislature
D. Provincial Governors
Topic: Polity
36. Which of the following indicates the
inclusion of Directive Principles of State
policy to the constitution?
(a) They promote the welfare of the
community
(b) They aim at establishing political
democracy in the country.
(c) They promote welfare of the individual
(d) All of the above
Topic: Polity
37. Consider the following statements
regarding the preamble of the
constitution
(1) Parliament has the complete power to
amend any part of the preamble
(2) Preamble is a part of the constitution
(3) The provisions provided in the
preamble are enforceable in the courts of
law.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) All of the above
Topic: Polity
38. The word “Equality” in the
preamble indicates?
(a) The absence of any special privileges
to any section of the society.
(b) The provision of adequate
opportunities for all individuals without
any discrimination
(c) The provision of civic, political and
economic equality to all citizens.
(d) All of the above
Topic: Geography
39. With reference to the river
Mahadayi which is often seen in news,
consider the following statements
(1) It originates in Western Ghats of
Karnataka
(2) It flows through Karnataka, Maharastra
and Goa
(3) Waters for Dudhsagar waterfalls is
from the Mahadayi.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Topic: Polity
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40. The term 2+2 dialogue is often seen
in news in the context of
(a) It is the official name of the meeting
between Minister of Defence and Minister
of External Affairs of India and USA.
(b) It is the official name of the meeting
between Minister of Defence and Minister
of External Affairs of India and Japan.
(c) Both A and B
(d) None of the above
Topic: Science and tech
41. “Anti-retroviral therapy” used in
the context of
(a) It is the therapy which is used to treat
Tuberculosis
(b) It is the therapy which is used to treat
HIV-AIDS
(c) It is the therapy which is used to treat
Cancer
(d) It is the therapy which is used to treat
Hepatitis-C
Topic: Geography
42. Which of the following Indian
research stations located in Arctic
Circle?
(a) Maitri
(b) Himadri
(c) Bharati
(d) Dakshin Gangotri
Topic: Science and tech
43. Consider the following statements
regarding “Parker probe”
(1) It is NASAs project which aims to
unlock the mysteries of the Jupiter‟s moon
“Europa”
(2) It aims to make critical contributions to
our ability to understand the evolution of
the universe.
Choose the incorrect statements above?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither of the above
Topic: Geography
44. Consider the following statements
regarding “Cloud Seeding”
(1) It is the technique of inducing rain
from clouds
(2) Dry ice or silver iodide aerosols will be
sprayed to into the clouds to stimulate the
precipitation process and form rain.
(3) In India this technique has not been
used so far.
Choose the correct from the above?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Topic: Economy
45. With reference to the Pradhan
Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, consider
the following statements
(1) It is a flag ship program of the
government aims at convergence to
existing schemes of water management,
thus bringing efficiency to the use of water
(2) It aims at centralised level planning
and execution
(3) NITI AAYOG is the implementing
agency of this program
(4) Expand cultivable area under assured
irrigation (Har Khet ko pani) is a part of
this program
Choose the correct from the below
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 3 only
Topic: Economy
46. With reference to Digital India,
Consider the following statements
(1) It is a programme to transform India
into digital empowered society and
knowledge economy.
(2) Bharath Net is one of the pillars of this
programme
(3) DigiLocker is the result of the digital
India
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Choose the incorrect answer from the
below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the above
Topic: Economy
47. What is the reason behind
introducing 'Digi Yatra‟ initiative.
(a) To offer paperless hassle-free travel for
pilgrims under PRASAD scheme
(b) To offer digital services for train travel
(c) To offer paperless and hassle-free air
travel for passengers.
(d) None of the above.
Topic: Economy
48. With reference to the term “FasTag”
which of the following statements best
describes the purpose of it?
(a) To make the toll payment digitally and
hassle free
(b) To make the bank transactions
efficiently through mobile
(c) To make income tax payments swiftly
through FasTag
(d) None of the above
Topic: Science and tech
49. What does the term “Blood Moon”
mean?
(a) It is another name for total lunar eclipse
(b) The moon appears red in colour
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above
Topic: Polity
50. Match the following pairs correctly
Name of the Writ Issued for
the purpose
(1) Habeas corpus (A) To
produce the person who has been detained
(2) Prohibition (B) To
prevent the lower court from exceeding its
powers
(3) Mandamus (C)To
enquire the legality of claim of a person to
a public office
(4) Quo-Warranto (D)
Command the public official to perform
his official duties
(a) 1-A,2-C,3-B, 4-D
(b) 1-A,2-B,3-D,4-C
(c) 1-A,2-B,3-C,4-D
(d) 1-A,2-C,3-B,4-D
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ANSWER KEY
1. Answer: A
Explanation: A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area which is selected by the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having cultural,
historical, scientific or other form of significance, and is legally protected by international
treaties. The sites are judged important to the collective interests of humanity.
Italy has the highest number of world heritage sites.
Khangchendzonga National Park is a mixed world heritage site
2. Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre announced the formation of District Development Coordination and
Monitoring Committee (DDCMC) to be named “Disha” for effective development
coordination of almost all the programmes of Central Government, whether it is for
infrastructure development or Social and human resource development.The main purpose of
this committee is to coordinate with Central and State and local Panchayat Governments, for
successful and timely implementation of the schemes. Efforts will be made to ensure the
participation of people‟s representative at all levels in it and successful implementation of
flagship programme of central government.
3. Answer: C
Explanation: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body which
was established in July 1989 by a Group of Seven (G-7) Summit in Paris, initially to examine
and develop measures to combat money laundering.
The FATF blacklist or OECD blacklist has been issued by the Financial Action Task Force
since 2000 and lists countries which it judges to be non-cooperative in the global fight against
money laundering and terrorist financing, calling them "Non-Cooperative Countries or
Territories" (NCCTs).
4. Answer: C
Explanation: The Union Home Minister is the chairman of the newly constituted Islands
Development Agency (IDA). The Island Development Agency reviewed the concept
development plans and detailed master plans for holistic development of 09 islands (four in
A&N Islands i.e. Smith, Ross, Long, Avis) and (five in Lakshadweep i.e. Minicoy,
Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam, Suheli).The project being steered by NITI Aayog aims at
promoting and implementing development based on sustainable approach to building a
thriving maritime economy of the project islands.
5. Answer: A
Explanation: RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise), the world‟s largest international
maritime exercise.
6. Answer: A
Explanation: InterPol issues different notices
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Red Notice: A request to locate and provisionally arrest an individual pending extradition.
Blue Corner notice: It is a request to locate, identify or obtain information on a person of
interest in a criminal investigation.
Green Notice: It is to provide warnings and intelligence about persons who have committed
criminal offences and are likely to repeat these crimes in other countries.
7. Answer: D
Explanation: “cVIGIL" is a user-friendly and easy to operate Android application. It will be
operational only where elections are announced. “cVIGIL” will allow anyone in the election-
bound state to report violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that comes into effect
from the date of announcement of elections and goes on till a day after the polls.
8. Answer: C
Explanation: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India is the Nodal Ministry for
implementation of the scheme which will announce Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the
selected MFPs with the technical support from TRIFED. TRIFED will act as the Central
Nodal Agency for implementation and monitoring of the scheme through State level
implementing agencies. Total 23 minor forest produce covered under the scheme.
9. Answer: D
Explanation: E-Visa facility being implemented by the Foreigners Division of MHA. Total
around 165 countries are eligible for this facility. It enables the prospective visitor to apply
for an Indian Visa from his/her home country online without visiting the Indian Mission and
also pay the visa fee online.It is available to Foreigners whose sole objective of visiting India
is recreation, sight-seeing, short duration medical treatment, casual business visit, etc. and not
valid for any other purpose/activities.
10. Answer: D
Explanation: It reduces the usage of chemical fertilizers, increases the water retention
capacity and Production reduces greenhouse gas emissions such as methane and nitric oxide
(produced in landfills or incinerators when not composted.
11. Answer: C
Explanation: „Transformation of Aspirational Districts‟ programme aims to quickly and
effectively transform some of the most underdeveloped districts of the country.This
programme is for overall transformation of the district using mass movement approach.At
Government of India level, programme is anchored in NITI Aayog. In addition, individual
Ministries have been given responsibility to drive progress of districts
12.
Answer: A
Explanation: In June, Kerala food safety department officials seized nearly 9,600 kg of fish
preserved in formalin at a border check post in Kollam district. Formalin is derived from
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formaldehyde which is a known cancer-causing agent. It is used to preserve bodies in
mortuaries. It can also increase shelf life of fresh food.
13.
Answer: B
Explanation: The aim of the scheme is the selected Institutions will come up in top 500 of the
world ranking in 10 years and in top 100 of the world ranking eventually overtime. Each
public Institution selected as „Institution of Eminence‟ will get financial assistance up to Rs.
1000 Crore over the period of five years under this scheme. To achieve the top world ranking,
these Institutions shall be provided with greater autonomy choose their own path to become
world class institutions.
14.
Answer: C
Explanation: khafz/female circumcision as practised by the Dawoodi Bohra community is
violating the integrity and the bodily privacy of a woman in the name of religion which is
guaranteed under the article 21.
15.
Answer: A
Explanation: U.S. withdrew from the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations in
June 2018. The HRC was established in 2006, as part of the UN‟s reform process, replacing
the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is a separate institution which presents reports
independent of the HRC.
16.
Answer: D
Explanation: Nilgiri tahr is classified as endangered in IUCN list. It is endemic to western
Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Tamil Nadu Forest Department officials said that there is a
definite increase in the number of animals. Nilgiri Tahr is state animal of Tamil Nadu.
17.
Answer: B
Explanation: Black rhinos have two horns which make them lucrative targets for the illegal
trade in rhino horn. They are critically endangered as per IUCN classification.
18.
Answer: C
Explanation: Tramadol is often used to mitigate pain during cancer treatment. But, studies
show that there is also a great possibility of Tramadol being abused as a replacement for
heroin and other opioids.
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19.
Answer: A
Explanation: NRC list is being updated to know extent of illegal migration that has taken
place into Assam and take necessary actions as per the law.
20.
Answer: D
Explanation: The act extends to whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, India
ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and agreed to bring its domestic
laws in line with the Convention. MPs and MLAs have been brought under the purview of
this act.
21.
Answer: D
Explanation : 7th
schedule talks about the union lis, state list and concurrent list.
22.
Answer: B
Explanation: The act allows state governments to set up commercial courts at the district
level. PIM process is been allowed under the new law.
23.
Answer: D
Explanation: BRICs is the acronym coined by British Economist Jim O‟Neill in 2001.
Officially formed in 2006, it originally included four emerging economies of Brazil, Russia,
India and China. Its first summit took place at Russia in 2009. Later in 2010, South Africa
became the 5th member of the grouping. Recently, the 10th BRICS Summit took place from
25th to 27th July, at Johannesburg in South Africa.
24.
Answer: D
Explanation: First schedule talks about the Union of India, Tenth schedule talks about anti-
defection law, eight schedule talks about languages recognised by the union and Twelfth
schedule talks about ULB.
25.
Answer: D
Explanation: SDF was created as umbrella financial mechanism for all SAARC
developmental projects and programmes. Its Secretariat is located at Thimphu, capital of
Bhutan. The SDF has a total corpus of $1.5 billion with the total capital base currently at
$497 million. Of this, more than 100 million has been committed.
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26.
Answer: B
Explanation: It is the oldest preferential trade agreement (PTA) among developing
countries in Asia-Pacific. Currently, the following six Participating States are parties to
APTA: 1. Bangladesh 2. China 3. India(founding member) 4. Laos 5. South Korea 6. Sri
Lanka (Mongolia is set to become the 7th member). It is the only operational trade agreement
linking China and India.
27.
Answer: B
Explanation: government announced a comprehensive plan Project Sashakt for the resolution
of stressed assets in banking sector.
28.
Answer: D
Explanation: Green bonds are debt instruments like normal bonds, but the proceeds are used
for renewable energy projects, or for services that are ecologically sustainable.
The bond is voluntary and may be issued by a financial institution, the government or even a
company to raise funds for a defined period.
29.
Answer: D
Explanation: The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is the first detector of its kind, designed to
observe the cosmos from deep within the South Pole ice. IceCube searches for nearly
massless subatomic particles called neutrinos. India is not a part of this project.
30.
Answer: D
Explanation: The National Food Security Act,2013 is complimentary to Article 47 which
talks about to raise the level of nutrition and improve public health.
31.
Answer: C
Explanation: denial of entry to women in the Sabarimala temple is against to the fundamental
rights i.e, Article15 and 17.
32.
Answer: C
Explanation: The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology
Act, 2000, relating to restrictions on online speech, unconstitutional on grounds of violating
the freedom of speech guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) and article 21 of the Constitution of
India
33.
Answer: D
Explanation: Anti-defection law is placed under 10th schedule. Courts have review power on
the decision taken by the speaker.
34.
Answer: A
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Explanation: The Swaran Singh Committee stressed that the citizens should become
conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform
as well. As a result parliament added fundamental duties. To help courts in examining and
determining the constitutional validity of a law is one of the significance of the fundamental
duties but not the intention behind adding it.
35.
Answer: B
Explanation: Residuary legislative powers were vested in the Governor-General under the
Government of India Act of 1935.
36.
Answer: A
Explanation: DPSP aims at establishing social and economic democracy in the country. They
promote the welfare of the community.
37.
Answer: C
Explanation: Parliament has the power to amend the preamble subject to one condition i.e no
amendment is done to the basic features. Preamble provision are not enforceable in the courts
of law.
38.
Answer: D
Explanation: The term equality means absence of any special privileges to any section of the
society. To provide adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination and
secures to all citizens the civic, political and economic equality.
39.
Answer: A
Explanation: River Mahadayi is originates in Western Ghats in Karnataka and flows through
Karnataka and Goa. Dudhsagar waterfalls is on located on the River Mahadayi.
40.
Answer: C
Explanation: 2+2 dialogue is an official name of meeting between foreign & defence minister
of India & U.S.A .It was conceptualised in July 2017 when Indian prime minister was on
official visit of United State of America. Similar dialogue is also happened with Japan.
41.
Answer: B
Explanation: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection.
42.
Answer: B
Explanation: Maitri,Bharati and Dakshin Gangotri are the Indian research stations located in
Antarctica circle. Himadri is located in the Arctic circle.
43.
Answer: C
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Explanation: Parker probe is NASAs project which aims to unlock the mysteries of the
corona of the Sun. It aims to make critical contributions to our ability to forecast major space-
weather events that impact life on Earth.
44.
Answer: D
Explanation: Cloud seeding is the technique of inducing rain from clouds by dispersing
substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, which alter the
microphysical processes within the cloud. Usually dry ice or silver iodide etc is sprayed in to
the clouds to stimulate the precipitation process. In India states like Karnataka and Andhra
Pradesh have used this technique.
45.
Answer: A
Explanation: The major objective of the PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in
irrigation at the field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet ko
pani), improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water, enhance the
adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop) etc.
The programme architecture of PMKSY aims at a 'decentralized State level planning and
execution' structure, in order to allow States to draw up a District Irrigation Plan (DIP) and a
State Irrigation Plan (SIP). NITI Aayog to oversee programme implementation, allocation of
resources, inter ministerial coordination, monitoring and performance assessment, addressing
administrative issues etc.
46.
Answer: D
Explanation: Digital India aims to transform India into digital empowered society and
knowledge economy. Under several pillars of this programme Bharathnet and DigiLocker are
one of them.
47.
Answer:C
Explanation: Digi Yatra is an initiative by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The initiative seeks
to promote paperless and hassle-free air travel. There would be one-time verification at the
departure airport while travelling for the first time using the ID. After successful verification,
facial recognition biometric would be captured and stored in the Digi Yatra ID.
48.
Answer: A
Explanation: FASTag is a simple to use, reloadable tag which enables automatic deduction of
toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction.
49.
Answer: C
Explanation: A "blood moon" happens when Earth's moon is in full eclipse. Because of the
way light passes through the Earth's atmosphere during an eclipse, red light from the Sun is
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reflected onto it which is what makes the Moon appear red. This is why we call it a Blood
Moon.
50.
(d) 1-A,2-C,3-B,4-D
Answer: B
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