UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Aug 01 – Aug 07 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
UPSC Exam Preparation: This week’s GK and current affairs quiz from Aug 01 – Aug 07 for UPSC Prelims Exam preparation. Test your general knowledge on current affairs now with our weekly GK and current affairs quiz for UPSC Civil Services Exam and other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the National Commission for Women?
- Its recommendations are not binding on the central and state governments.
- It was set up in 1992 under the National Commission Act, 1990.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is not a statutory body?
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Election Commission. It is a constitutional body.
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Election Commission. It is a constitutional body.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
- It is also known as the ‘Mini Constitution’.
- It gave Parliament the power to enact constitutional amendments without judicial review.
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Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the fundamental rights?
- The right to property is a fundamental right.
- They are absolute rights.
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Both are incorrect. The right to property is not a fundamental right but a constitutional right. It is also considered a legal right. Fundamental rights are not absolute rights. There are reasonable restrictions imposed on them.
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Both are incorrect. The right to property is not a fundamental right but a constitutional right. It is also considered a legal right. Fundamental rights are not absolute rights. There are reasonable restrictions imposed on them.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: EconomyAs per the FRBM Act, the government is mandated to submit which of the following documents along with the Budget?
- Macroeconomic Framework Statement
- Medium Term Fiscal Policy Statement
- Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: EconomyCash Reserve Ratio refers to
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The share of net demand and time liabilities that banks have to hold as balances with the RBI.
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The share of net demand and time liabilities that banks have to hold as balances with the RBI.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is not correct about the repo rate?
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It is the cost of collateral security.
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It is the cost of collateral security.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: EconomyBasel Convention provides
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International guidelines to control the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes between different countries.
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International guidelines to control the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes between different countries.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: EconomyAn individual investor who invests in the e-project usually during the early stage is
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Angel investor
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Angel investor
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: SchemesWhich of the following is not a feature of the Ayushman Bharat scheme?
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It provides a benefit cover of Rs. 10 lakh per family.
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It provides a benefit cover of Rs. 10 lakh per family.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyAs per the recent Tiger Census report, which of the following states has the highest number of tigers?
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Madhya Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following statements with respect to River Godavari:
- It flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
- Manjra is a right bank tributary of River Godavari.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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Both are correct.
The Manjra is the most important right-bank tributary of Godavari. It joins the Godavari after passing through the Nizam Sagar. The Godavari is India’s second-longest river after the Ganga. Its source is in Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra. It flows east for draining the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, ultimately emptying into the Bay of Bengal through its extensive network of tributaries.
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Both are correct.
The Manjra is the most important right-bank tributary of Godavari. It joins the Godavari after passing through the Nizam Sagar. The Godavari is India’s second-longest river after the Ganga. Its source is in Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra. It flows east for draining the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, ultimately emptying into the Bay of Bengal through its extensive network of tributaries.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Komodo Dragon?
- Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard species.
- It is classified as Extinct in the IUCN Red List.
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Statement 1 is only correct.
Komodo dragons are known as the Komodo monitor and are a species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. It is the largest living species of lizard. It is classified as “Vulnerable” in the IUCN Red List.
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Statement 1 is only correct.
Komodo dragons are known as the Komodo monitor and are a species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. It is the largest living species of lizard. It is classified as “Vulnerable” in the IUCN Red List.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following statements about the Deepor Beel:
- Deepor Beel is a wetland on the western edge of Guwahati.
- It is listed as a Ramsar Site.
Which of the given statement is/are correct?
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Both statements are correct.
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Both statements are correct.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following is/are correct about earthquakes?
- An earthquake’s point of initial rupture is called its focus or hypocenter.
- The epicenter is the point at ground level directly above the hypocenter.
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Both are correct.
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Both are correct.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following is/are correct about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
- It is an ASEAN-centred proposal for a regional free trade area.
- India opted out of the RCEP in 2019.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following is not a member of the ASEAN?
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Fiji is not a member of the ASEAN. ASEAN members:
- Thailand (founding member)
- The Philippines (founding member)
- Malaysia (founding member)
- Singapore (founding member)
- Indonesia (founding member)
- Brunei (joined in 1984)
- Viet Nam (joined in 1995)
- Lao PDR (joined in 1997)
- Myanmar (joined in 1997)
- Cambodia (joined in 1999)
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Fiji is not a member of the ASEAN. ASEAN members:
- Thailand (founding member)
- The Philippines (founding member)
- Malaysia (founding member)
- Singapore (founding member)
- Indonesia (founding member)
- Brunei (joined in 1984)
- Viet Nam (joined in 1995)
- Lao PDR (joined in 1997)
- Myanmar (joined in 1997)
- Cambodia (joined in 1999)
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following countries share a border with the Persian Gulf?
- Saudi Arabia
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Iraq
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: G KThe Minamata Convention relates to
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct about the Kyoto Protocol?
- It is an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- India has ratified the protocol.
- India has not ratified the second amendment to the protocol called the Doha Amendment.
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1 and 2 only are correct. India has ratified the Doha Amendment also.
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1 and 2 only are correct. India has ratified the Doha Amendment also.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following if implemented would reduce the deficit of the government?
- Disinvestment of the public sector
- Introduction of new welfare schemes
- Increase in GST rates and personal income tax
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1 and 3 only
Incorrect
1 and 3 only
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Misc.Which of the following states were once union territories?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Goa
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1, 3 and 5 only
Incorrect
1, 3 and 5 only
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: SchemesWhich of the following schemes are under the Ministry of Minority Affairs?
- Nai Manzil
- Saksham
- Manas
- Cyber Gram
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1, 3 and 4 only
Incorrect
1, 3 and 4 only
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: Current AffairsThe Mullaperiyar dam issue is between which states?
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Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about Vedic literature?
- Prose texts that explain the hymns in the Vedas are called Brahmanas.
- There are 108 Upanishads in total.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about Emperor Ashoka?
- The Kalinga War is described in Ashoka’s 13th Rock Edict.
- He conducted the third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following ancient Indian works and their authors are correctly matched?
- Abhijnanashakuntala – Kalidasa
- Mrichchhakatika – Shudraka
- Kiratarjuniya – Magha
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1 and 2 only are correct. Kiratarjuniya was composed by Bharavi.
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1 and 2 only are correct. Kiratarjuniya was composed by Bharavi.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the Battle of Wandiwash?
- It is also called the Second Carnatic War.
- This battle established Britain as the paramount European power in India.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyStar Link Network is a
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Space X project to send small satellites in Low Earth Orbit.
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Space X project to send small satellites in Low Earth Orbit.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: HealthWho publishes the Global Tuberculosis Report?
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World Health Organisation (WHO)
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World Health Organisation (WHO)