UPSC Prelims · GS Paper 1 · Current Affairs & GK
Current Affairs & GK: Prelims PYQs with answers
126 questions from 2014 to 2026, newest first. The 2026 answers are not yet final: UPSC releases its official key after the final result.
Q1Prelims 2026
Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi:
- 1. The Summit’s intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress.
- 2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws.
- 3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, Al for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q2Prelims 2026
Consider the following statements with regard to the film ‘Boong’:
- 1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children’s and Family Film category.
- 2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
- 3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children’s and Family Film category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2 only
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q3Prelims 2026
At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for “Blue resilient livelihood and Transformation”.
Which of the following combinations about the “Four Betters” proposed by FAO for “Blue Transformation” is correct?
- (a) Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
- (b) Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
- (c) Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
- (d) Better estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation
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Answer: (b) Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q4Prelims 2026
‘X’, born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify X’:
- (a) Michel H. Devoret
- (b) Richard Robson
- (c) John Clarke
- (d) Joel Mokyr
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Answer: (c) John Clarke · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q5Prelims 2026
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(Indian Army Corps) (Headquarters)
- (a) 3 Corps: Dimapur
- (b) 4 Corps: Tezpur
- (c) 14 Corps: Leh
- (d) 33 Corps: Srinagar
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Answer: (d) 33 Corps: Srinagar · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q6Prelims 2026
Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct?
- 1. The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments.
- 2. They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14.
- 3. There is a limitation on the number of ‘Wild Cards’ a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q7Prelims 2026
Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?
- 1. They carry a beacon emitting red light pulses to facilitate underwater detection.
- 2. They record both the cockpit voice and flight data.
- 3. Their memory units are made using either stainless steel or titanium.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q8Prelims 2026
Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?
- 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
- 2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.
- 3. Samudrayaan is a project under this Mission.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q9Prelims 2025
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’?
- I. The President of India
- II. The Prime Minister of India
- III. The Chief Justice of India
- IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) II and IV only
- (b) I, II and III
- (c) II, III and IV
- (d) I and III only
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Answer: (c) II, III and IV
Q10Prelims 2025
Consider the following pairs:
- I. International Year of the Woman Farmer: 2026
- II. International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism: 2027
- III. International Year of Peace and Trust: 2025
- IV. International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence: 2029
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All the four
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Answer: (d) All the four
Q11Prelims 2025
Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:
- I. The event was held in Delhi, India.
- II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.
- III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54-36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) I only
- (b) II and III only
- (c) I and III only
- (d) I, II and III
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Answer: (a) I only
Q12Prelims 2024
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of America.
- Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Stateme-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement--I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement--I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Q13Prelims 2024
Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”?
- (a) Bhupender Yadav
- (b) Nalin Mehta
- (c) Shashi Tharoor
- (d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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Answer: (d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Q14Prelims 2024
What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
- 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
- 2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.
- 3. Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-service matters.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
Q15Prelims 2024
Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:
- (a) Operation Sankalp
- (b) Operation Maitri
- (c) Operation Sadbhavana
- (d) Operation Madad
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Answer: (c) Operation Sadbhavana
Q16Prelims 2024
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of the Indian Defence Forces?
Army Air Force Navy 1. Brigadier Air Commodore Commander 2. Major General Air Vice Marshal Vice Admiral 3. Major Squadron Leader Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel Group Captain Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 4
- (b) 1 and 3
- (c) 2, 3 and 4
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only
Q17Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojna:
- 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
- 2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
- 3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
- 4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q18Prelims 2023
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?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (c) Only three
Q19Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I:
According to the United Nations’ 'World Water Development Report, 2022’, India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year.
- Statement-II:
India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world’s population living in its territory.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Q20Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I:
India accounts for 3.2% of global exports of goods.
- Statement-II:
Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India’s ‘Production-linked Incentive’ scheme.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q21Prelims 2023
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 years 2. Arjuna Award For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson 3. Dronacharya Award To honor eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams 4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar To recognize the contribution made by sports persons even after their retirement How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q22Prelims 2023
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?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q23Prelims 2023
Which 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?
- (a) Angola
- (b) Costa Rica
- (c) Ecuador
- (d) Somalia
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Answer: (d) Somalia
Q24Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I:
Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.
- Statement-II:
Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Q25Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I:
Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the ‘Trade and Technology Council’.
- Statement-II:
The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Q26Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
The ‘Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European Union is a treaty that
- 1. limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union
- 2. makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities
- 3. enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies
How many of the above statements are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (a) Only one
Q27Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- 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?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q28Prelims 2023
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?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Q29Prelims 2023
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements:
- 1. None of them uses seawater.
- 2. None of them are set up in water-stressed districts.
- 3. None of them is privately owned.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q30Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I:
7th August is declared as the National Handloom day.
- Statement-II:
It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi movement was launched on the same day.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Q31Prelims 2023
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 × 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?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statements-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statements-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q32Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of the components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
- 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.
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
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q33Prelims 2023
Consider the following actions:
- 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously
- 2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive.
- 3. Detection of the tilt of the smartphone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode
How many of the above actions is the function of the accelerometer required?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (c) All three
Q34Prelims 2023
‘Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
- (a) Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
- (b) Converting crop residues into packing material
- (c) Producing biodegradable plastics
- (d) Producing biochar from thermochemical conversion of biomass
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Answer: (a) Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
Q35Prelims 2023
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:
- 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
- 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
- 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q36Prelims 2022
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?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q37Prelims 2022
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:
- 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
- 2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
- 3. It has seamless portability across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 3 only
Q38Prelims 2022
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?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Q39Prelims 2021
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC Word 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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q40Prelims 2021
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q41Prelims 2021
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 the maximum number of times compared to others.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Q42Prelims 2020
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not?
- (a) Some use uranium and others use thorium
- (b) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
- (c) Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
- (d) Some are State-owned, and others are privately-owned
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Answer: (b) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
Q43Prelims 2020
International agreement/set-up Subject
1. Alma-Ata Declaration Healthcare of the people 2. Hague Convention Biological and chemical weapons 3. Talanoa Dialogue Global climate change 4. Under2 Coalition Child rights Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 4 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Q44Prelims 2019
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:
- (a) Anti-malarial drug
- (b) Biodiesel
- (c) Pulp for paper industry
- (d) Textile fibre
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Answer: (d) Textile fibre
Q45Prelims 2019
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
- 1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
- 2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
- 3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
- 4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q46Prelims 2019
Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018?
- (a) Australia
- (b) Canada
- (c) The European Union
- (d) The United States of America
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Answer: (c) The European Union
Q47Prelims 2019
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 stored in a system only in India.
- 2. They shall ensure that the systems are owned and operated by public sector enterprises.
- 3. They shall submit the consolidated system audit report to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India by the end of the calendar year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q48Prelims 2019
The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the:
- (a) International Monetary Fund
- (b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- (c) World Economic Forum
- (d) World Bank
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Answer: (c) World Economic Forum
Q49Prelims 2019
Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank’s 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
- (a) Maintenance of law and order
- (b) Paying taxes
- (c) Registering property
- (d) Dealing with construction permits
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Answer: (a) Maintenance of law and order
Q50Prelims 2018
Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?
- (a) The incentive given by a bank to a merchant for accepting payments through debit cards pertaining to that bank.
- (b) The amount paid back by banks to their customers when they use debit cards for financial transactions for purchasing goods or services.
- (c) The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank's debit cards.
- (d) The incentive given by the Government to merchants for promoting digital payments by their customers through Point of Sale (PoS) machines and debit cards.
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Answer: (c) The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank's debit cards.
Q51Prelims 2018
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q52Prelims 2018
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q53Prelims 2018
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?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q54Prelims 2018
“Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following?
- (a) Amnesty International
- (b) International Court of Justice
- (c) The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
- (d) World Justice Project
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Answer: (d) World Justice Project
Q55Prelims 2018
Recently, in which of the following countries having lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?
- (a) Angola and Zambia
- (b) Morocco and Tunisia
- (c) Venezuela and Colombia
- (d) Yemen and South Sudan
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Answer: (d) Yemen and South Sudan
Q56Prelims 2018
The term “Two state Solution” is sometimes mentioned in the new in the context of the affairs of:
- (a) China
- (b) Israel
- (c) Iraq
- (d) Yemen
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Answer: (b) Israel
Q57Prelims 2018
What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
- (a) An Israeli radar system
- (b) India's indigenous anti-missile program
- (c) An American anti-missile system
- (d) A defence collaboration between Japan and South Korea
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Answer: (c) An American anti-missile system
Q58Prelims 2018
The terms ‘Wanna Cry, Petya and Eternal Blue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to:
- (a) Exoplanets
- (b) Crypto currency
- (c) Cyber attacks
- (d) Minisatellites
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Answer: (c) Cyber attacks
Q59Prelims 2017
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:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q60Prelims 2017
Consider the following statements:
The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at
- 1. 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 fertilisers in farmlands.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 3 only
Q61Prelims 2017
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cybersecurity incidents?
- 1. Service providers
- 2. Data centres
- 3. Body corporate
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q62Prelims 2017
Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
- (a) Corbett National Park
- (b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- (c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
- (d) Sariska National Park
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Answer: (b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Q63Prelims 2017
The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to:
- (a) Developing solar power production in our country
- (b) Granting licenses to foreign T.V. channels in our country
- (c) Exporting our food products to other countries
- (d) Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country
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Answer: (a) Developing solar power production in our country
Q64Prelims 2017
Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
- (a) Resident Indian citizens only.
- (b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only.
- (c) All-State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments.
- (d) All Central Governments Employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1st April 2004.
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Answer: (c) All-State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments.
Q65Prelims 2017
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The Standard Mark of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
- 2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q66Prelims 2017
With reference to ‘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. The 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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q67Prelims 2017
Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)'?
- (a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online payments.
- (b) Digital currency will totally replace physical currency in about two decades.
- (c) FDI inflows will drastically increase.
- (d) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor people will become very effective.
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Answer: (a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online payments.
Q68Prelims 2017
Recognition of 'Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to:
- (a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
- (b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.
- (c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.
- (d) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.
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Answer: (a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
Q69Prelims 2017
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
- 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.
- 2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.
- 3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 2 and 3 only
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q70Prelims 2017
With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations Programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
- 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
- 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
- 3. UN-Habitat contributed to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1 only
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Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Q71Prelims 2017
'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and:
- (a) European Union
- (b) Gulf Cooperation Council
- (c) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
- (d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
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Answer: (a) European Union
Q72Prelims 2017
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 the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q73Prelims 2017
Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?
- (a) World Economic Forum
- (b) UN Human Rights Council
- (c) UN Women
- (d) World Health Organization
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Answer: (a) World Economic Forum
Q74Prelims 2017
What is the purpose of the 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?
- (a) To detect neutrinos
- (b) To detect gravitational waves
- (c) To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system
- (d) To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems
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Answer: (b) To detect gravitational waves
Q75Prelims 2017
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q76Prelims 2017
The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', ‘String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of:
- (a) Observation and understanding of the Universe
- (b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
- (c) Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth
- (d) Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth
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Answer: (a) Observation and understanding of the Universe
Q77Prelims 2016
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
- (a) Andaman Islands
- (b) Anaimalai Forests
- (c) Maikal Hills
- (d) Tropical rain forests of northeast
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Answer: (a) Andaman Islands
Q78Prelims 2016
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
- (a) Amphibious warfare ship
- (b) Nuclear-powered submarine
- (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
- (d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
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Answer: (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
Q79Prelims 2016
What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?
- (a) Electric plane tested by NASA
- (b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
- (c) Space observatory launched by China
- (d) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO
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Answer: (a) Electric plane tested by NASA
Q80Prelims 2016
‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is:
- (a) A division of World Health Organisation
- (b) A non-governmental international organisation
- (c) An inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union
- (d) A specialised agency of the United Nations
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Answer: (b) A non-governmental international organisation
Q81Prelims 2016
The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of:
- (a) mining operation by multinational companies in resource- rich but backward areas
- (b) curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies
- (c) exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies
- (d) lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning and implementation of developmental projects
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Answer: (b) curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies
Q82Prelims 2016
Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
- 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees
- 2. Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma
- 3. Tirupati Laddu
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Q83Prelims 2016
Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan is a national campaign to:
- (a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood.
- (b) release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood.
- (c) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers.
- (d) release the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate them.
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Answer: (c) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers.
Q84Prelims 2016
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
- 1. Ceiling fans
- 2. Electric geysers
- 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q85Prelims 2016
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.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q86Prelims 2016
Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
- (a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra
- (b) Godavari and Krishna
- (c) Mahanadi and Son
- (d) Narmada and Tapti
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Answer: (b) Godavari and Krishna
Q87Prelims 2016
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
- (a) Arunachal Pradesh
- (b) Himachal Pradesh
- (c) Karnataka
- (d) Maharashtra
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Answer: (d) Maharashtra
Q88Prelims 2016
Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
- (a) Andhra Pradesh
- (b) Chhattisgarh
- (c) Karnataka
- (d) Rajasthan
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Answer: (d) Rajasthan
Q89Prelims 2016
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.
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q90Prelims 2016
Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem Coated Urea’ in agriculture?
- (a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.
- (b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil.
- (c) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into the atmosphere by crop fields.
- (d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertiliser for particular crops.
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Answer: (b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil.
Q91Prelims 2016
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 refinancing through SIDBI.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q92Prelims 2016
‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to:
- (a) Immunisation of children and pregnant women
- (b) Construction of smart cities across the country
- (c) India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
- (d) New Educational Policy
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Answer: (a) Immunisation of children and pregnant women
Q93Prelims 2016
‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the:
- (a) production and use of solar energy by the households/ consumers
- (b) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
- (c) installation of CNG kits in motorcars
- (d) installation of water meters in urban households
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Answer: (a) production and use of solar energy by the households/ consumers
Q94Prelims 2016
With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
- 2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have a larger stake in this scheme.
- 3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only
Q95Prelims 2016
Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in:
- (a) Andhra Pradesh
- (b) Gujarat
- (c) Maharashtra
- (d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: (a) Andhra Pradesh
Q96Prelims 2016
With reference to pre-packaged items in India, is it mandatory to the manufacturer to put the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?
- 1. List of ingredients including additives
- 2. Nutrition information
- 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
- 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 2, 3 and 4
- (c) 1, 2 and 4
- (d) 1 and 4 only
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Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4
Q97Prelims 2016
The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as:
- (a) G20
- (b) ASEAN
- (c) SCO
- (d) SAARC
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Answer: (b) ASEAN
Q98Prelims 2016
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.
- 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.
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
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q99Prelims 2016
‘European Stability Mechanism’, sometimes seen in the news, is an:
- (a) Agency created by the EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from the Middle East.
- (b) Agency of the EU that provides financial assistance to eurozone countries.
- (c) Agency of the EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral agreements on trade.
- (d) Agency of the EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member countries.
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Answer: (b) Agency of the EU that provides financial assistance to eurozone countries.
Q100Prelims 2016
Consider the following pairs:
Community sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the news:
1. Kurd Bangladesh 2. Madhesi Nepal 3. Rohingya Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Q101Prelims 2016
With reference to ‘Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:
- 1. It is an organisation of the European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
- 2. It monitors the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
- 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Q102Prelims 2016
With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements:
- 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.
- 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.
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
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q103Prelims 2016
Consider the following statements:
The India-Africa Summit
- 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit.
- 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951.
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
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q104Prelims 2016
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The New Development Bank has been set up by Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
- 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.
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
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q105Prelims 2016
Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?
- (a) Iran
- (b) Saudi Arabia
- (c) Oman
- (d) Kuwait
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Answer: (a) Iran
Q106Prelims 2016
A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of:
- (a) S. Ramanujan
- (b) S. Chandrasekhar
- (c) S. N. Bose
- (d) C. V. Raman
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Answer: (a) S. Ramanujan
Q107Prelims 2016
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
- (a) AIDS
- (b) Bird flu
- (c) Dengue
- (d) Swine flu
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Answer: (d) Swine flu
Q108Prelims 2016
‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to:
- (a) Waste management technology
- (b) wireless communication technology
- (c) solar power production technology
- (d) water conservation technology
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Answer: (b) wireless communication technology
Q109Prelims 2015
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
- (a) Odia
- (b) Konkani
- (c) Bhojpuri
- (d) Assamese
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Answer: (a) Odia
Q110Prelims 2015
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q111Prelims 2015
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:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q112Prelims 2015
The term ‘IndARC’ sometimes seen in the news, is the name of?
- (a) an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
- (b) India’s satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
- (c) a scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
- (d) India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
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Answer: (d) India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
Q113Prelims 2015
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the:
- (a) Human Rights Commission
- (b) Finance Commission
- (c) Law Commission
- (d) Planning Commission
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Answer: (d) Planning Commission
Q114Prelims 2015
‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is:
- (a) a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
- (b) a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia- Pacific Region, an outcome of deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum.
- (c) an agenda for women’s empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations.
- (d) a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit.
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Answer: (c) an agenda for women’s empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations.
Q115Prelims 2015
With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.
- 2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.
- 3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation +)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Q116Prelims 2015
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?
- 1. Bangladesh
- 2. Cambodia
- 3. China
- 4. Myanmar
- 5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 5 only
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Q117Prelims 2015
‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the:
- (a) Asian Development Bank
- (b) International Monetary Fund
- (c) United Nations Environment Program
- (d) World Bank
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Answer: (d) World Bank
Q118Prelims 2015
Amnesty International is:
- (a) an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars.
- (b) a global Human Rights Movement.
- (c) a non-governmental voluntary organisation to help very poor people.
- (d) an inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions.
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Answer: (b) a global Human Rights Movement.
Q119Prelims 2015
The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to:
- (a) Central Asia
- (b) Middle East
- (c) South-East Asia
- (d) Central Africa
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Answer: (b) Middle East
Q120Prelims 2015
Which one of the following issues the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report periodically?
- (a) The Asian Development Bank
- (b) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- (c) The US Federal Reserve Bank
- (d) The World Bank
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Answer: (d) The World Bank
Q121Prelims 2015
Among the following which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
- (a) Syria and Jordan
- (b) Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
- (c) Philippines and Papua New Guinea
- (d) Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam
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Answer: (b) Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
Q122Prelims 2015
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?
- 1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government
- 2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India’s premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q123Prelims 2015
The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:
- (a) ASEAN
- (b) BRICS
- (c) OECD
- (d) WTO
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Answer: (b) BRICS
Q124Prelims 2015
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which of the following?
- (a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- (b) Indian Institute of Science
- (c) Indian Space Research Organisation
- (d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
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Answer: (c) Indian Space Research Organisation
Q125Prelims 2014
With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called 'coalbed methane' and 'shale gas', consider the following statements:
- 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
- 2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far, no shale gas sources have been found.
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
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q126Prelims 2014
Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as 'Arab Spring' originally started from:
- (a) Egypt
- (b) Lebanon
- (c) Syria
- (d) Tunisia
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Answer: (d) Tunisia