Consider the following countries:I.AustriaII.BulgariaIII.CroatiaIV.SerbiaV.SwedenVI.North MacedoniaHow many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
Current Affairs and GK
2025
Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:I.It is important for the upliftment of rural poor, as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.II.It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following types of vehicles:I.Full battery electric vehiclesII.Hydrogen fuel cell vehiclesIII.Fuel cell-electric hybrid vehiclesHow many of the above are considered as alternative powertrain vehicles?
With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements:I.All types of UAVs can do vertical landing.II.All types of UAVs can do automated hovering.III.Al types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply.How many of the statements given above are correct?
In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements:I.CobaltII.GraphiteIII.LithiumIV.NickelHow many of the above usually make up battery cathodes?
What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL- 20, HMX and LLM-105, which are sometimes talked about in media?
Consider the following statements:I.It is expected that Majorana l chip will enable quantum computing.II.Majorana l chip has been introduced by Amazon Web Services (AWS).III.Deep learning is a subset of machine learning.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements:I.They are man-made proteins.II.They stimulate immunological function due to their ability to bind to specific antigens.III.They are used in treating viral infections like that of Nipah virus.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:I.Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a future ready railway system by 2028.II.'Kavach' an Automatic Train Protection system developed in collaboration with Germany.III.'Kavach' system consists of RFID tags fitted on track in station section.Which of the statements given above are not correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC :I.It is a regional organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025.II.It came into existence with the signing of the Dhaka Declaration, 1999.III.Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal are founding member States of BIMSTEC.IV.In BIMSTEC, the subsector of 'tourism' is being led by India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?I.It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.II.It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.III.It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements regarding Al Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025:I.Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024.II.Along with other countries US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable Al.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS;I.16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.II.Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.III.The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2024
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization :1.It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.2.World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.3.The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following activities:1.Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft2.Monitoring of precipitation3.Tracking the migration of animalsIn how many of the above activities can the radars be used?
Consider the following aircraft:1.Rafael2.MiG-293.Tejas MK-1How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
In which of the following are hydrogels used?1.Controlled drug delivery in patients2.Mobile air- conditioning systems3.Preparation of industrial lubricantsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items"?
Consider the following statements:1.India is a member of the International Grains Council.2.A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called :
Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.Statement-II :Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.Statement-II :There have been military takeovers/coups detat in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements :1.This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.2.Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM- SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:1.The entry age group for enrolment in the shceme is 21 to 40 years.2.Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.3.Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.4.Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
2023
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable.Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the 'Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002'.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct the following statements:Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:1.It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.2.It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth.3.It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.4.It addresses non- nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.2.Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
Consider the following statements:1.Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket- powered only in the initial phase of flight.2.Agni-V is a medium- range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid- fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to green hydrogen, Consider the following statements:1.It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.2.It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.3.It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following countries:1.Bulgaria2.Czech Republic3.Hungary4.Latvia5.Lithuania6.RomaniaHow many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
Aerial metagenomics' best refers towhich one of the following situations?
Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?
With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements:1.It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system.2.A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time-fame for spending it.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.Statement-II :Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?
Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002 :Statement-I :One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.Statement-II :The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statement :1.Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.2.The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries.3.The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Regions often Reason for being in news1.North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan2.Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique3.Kherson and Zaporizhzhia : Dispute between Israel and LebanonHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative' Mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:1.Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most Spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years2.Arujna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson3.Dronacharya Award : To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams4.Rashtriya Khel Protshan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirementHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 :1.It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.2.The official mascot was named 'Thambi'.3.The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.4.The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located1.Donbas : Syria2.Kachin : Ethiopia3.Tigray : North YemenHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention forwhich one of the following reasons common to all of them?
2022
"Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements:1.It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.2.It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
Consider the following:1.Aarogya Setu2.CoWIN3.DigiLocker4.DIKSHAWhich of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?
With reference to "Software as a Service (SaaS)", consider the following statements:1.SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields.2.SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices.3.Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of SaaS.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned?
Consider the following statements:1.Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.2.Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.3.Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.Which of the statements given above are correct?
In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements:1.The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.2.Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform.3.COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaccine.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements:1.It is a fungus.2.It grows in some Himalayan forest areas.3.It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:
With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements:1.They enable the digital representation of physical assets.2.They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain.3.They can be traded or exchanged at equivalency and therefore can be used as a medium of commercial transactions.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.2.The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements:1.It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.2.It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.3.It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
Consider the following statements:1.Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.2.Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.3.Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following countries:1.Armenia2.Azerbaijan3.Croatia4.Romania5.UzbekistanWhich of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?
Consider the following statements:1.Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.2.Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.3.Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
The World's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently.Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?1.Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.2.A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.3.Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:1.assess the age of a plant or animal.2.distinguish among species that look alike.3.identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2021
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:1.All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.2.All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.3.The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.Which of the statements given above are correct?
R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
What is blue carbon?
Consider the following statements1.St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.2.St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.3.The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.2.The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
With reference to recent developments regarding 'Recombinant Vector Vaccine', consider the following statements:1.Genetic engineering is applied in the development
In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements:1.Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg.2.A child inherits mitochondrial diseases
Consider the following statements:1.Adenoviruses have single- stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.2.Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to street- lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?1.Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps.2.As street-lights, sodium lamps have longer life span than LED lamps.3.The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic while LED lamps offer significant colour advantages in street- lighting.Select the correct answer using the code given below
The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of
Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
'Triclosan', considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?
Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1.Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.2.During judicial custody, the policy officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1.When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such
Consider the following statements:Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:1.American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.2.The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far.3.Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:1.The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.2.Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this, Olympics.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship :1.The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.2.New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2020
Consider the following statements:1.Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.2.A person's genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage.3.Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?1.These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.2.Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug resistant bacteria can be reduced.3.These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure is used in the context of
Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?1.Automobile exhaust2.Tobacco smoke3.Wood burning4.Using varnished wooden furniture5.Using products made of polyurethaneSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
The term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?1.Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one's computer2.Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it, if proved so3.Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to minimize the loss in case of cyber extortion4.Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third-party files a suitSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:1.The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade.2."Textile and textile articles" constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh.3.In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Inwhich one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:1.The leader of an elephant group is a female.2.The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.3.An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.4.Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following protected areas is well- known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
Steel slag can be the material for which of the following?1.Construction of base road2.Improvement of agricultural soil3.Production of cementSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?1.Askot Wildlife Sanctuary2.Gangotri National Park3.Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary4.Manas National ParkSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?1.Cassava2.Damaged wheat grains3.Groundnut seeds4.Horse grams5.Rotten potatoes6.Sugar beetSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the
With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:1.Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps.2.Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:1.A substantial saving in seed material is made when 'bud chip settlings' are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.2.When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single-budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.3.If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.4.Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?1.It is spread over two districts.2.There is no human habitation inside the Park.3.It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?
2019
The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
Consider the following statements:1.The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'.2.The UNCAC is the ever- first legally binding global anti-corruption instrument.3.A highlight of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is the inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at returning assets to their rightful owners from whom they had been taken illicitly.4.The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its members States to assist in the implementation of both
Consider the following statements:As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 20181.if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers2.no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workmanWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements:1.AIIB has more than 80 member nations.2.India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.3.AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?
Consider the following statements:1.Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India.2.One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for gas.3.Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017?1.Pregnant women are entitled for three months
Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
Consider the following statements: The Reserve Bank of India's recent directives relating to 'Storage of Payment System Data', popularly known as data diktat, command the payment system providers that 1. they shall ensure that entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are store in a system only in India
Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?
The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to
2018
As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements:1.Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households.2.Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs.3.In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported to have received maximum income from source other than agricultural activities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?
Consider the following statements:1.Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.2.Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?
Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply?1.It can be integrated into any electronic device.2.Online authentication using iris is possible.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?
Consider the following statements:1.As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.2.As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.3.In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.2.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:1.The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidized food grains.2.The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.3.Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements:1.BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.2.While a chip-pin debit card has four factors of authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of authentication.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
International Labour Organization's Convention 138 and 182 are related to
In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?
Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India?1.Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.2.Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centers within our national geographical boundaries.3.Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centers.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The terms 'WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:1.IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.2.IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.3.India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:1.GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.2.GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.3.GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:1.India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.2.The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following items:1.Cereals grains hulled2.Chicken eggs cooked3.Fish processed and canned4.Newspapers containing advertising materialWhich of the above items is/are exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax)?
With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:1.'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.2.'The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.3.Sikkim has become India's first fully organic State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2017
'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?
The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to
With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements:1.A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction.2.Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.3.The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'?1.To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.2.To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women.3.To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice.4.To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
Consider the following statements:1.The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.2.The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
Consider the following statements:1.In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.2.Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements:1.QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.2.Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)'?
The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is an organ of NITI Aayog.2.It has a corpus of Rs. 4,00,000 crore at present.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)',which of the statements given below is/are correct?1.Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.2.An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news?
Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):1.Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.2.IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at1.expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.2.enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.3.checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country.2.NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and
What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?1.Service providers2.Data centres3.Body corporateSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'?1.To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.2.To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.3.To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?
Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their habitat in Gujarat towhich one of the following sites?
2016
Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?1.Undernourishment2.Child stunting3.Child mortalitySelect the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news,which of the statements given below is/are correct?1.The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.2.They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Recently,which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?
Consider the following pairs:Community sometimes mentioned in the news - In the affairs of1.Kurd : Bangladesh2.Madhesi : Nepal3.Rohingya : MyanmarWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements:1.Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.2.This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?1.River basin is the unit of planning and management.2.It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.3.One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.Select the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.2.It provides for refinance through SIDBI.Select the correct answer using the code given below
'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to
'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit1.held in 2015 was the third such Summit2.was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?
What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?
'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is
The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in
'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?
'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the
Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.2.Only one member of a family can join the scheme.3.Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death.Select the correct answer using the code given below
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?1.Ceiling fans2.Electric geysers3.Tubular fluorescent lampsSelect the correct answer using the code given below
'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an
Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.2.It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
A recent movie titled 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' is based on the biography of
2015
The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of
Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?
The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
Amnesty International is
'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the
With reference to the 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements:1.It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.2.It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term 'IndARC', sometimes in the news, is the name of
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is
Consider the following countries:1.China2.France3.India4.Israel5.Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference towhich one of the following diseases?
With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:1.The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.2.Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?1.Banaras Brocades and Sarees2.Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma3.Tirupathi LadduSelect the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a Public Limited Government Company.2.It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.Select the correct answer using the code given below