UPSC 2022: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Jan 08 – Jan 14 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: International RelationsIndia is a member of which of these?
- Belt and Road Initiative
- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
- The Indo-Pacific Business Forum
- The Blue Dot Network
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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None of the above.
- India is not part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China citing sovereignty concerns over the passing of CPEC through PoK.
- India decided against signing onto the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership fearing that it would affect the domestic producers.
- The Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF), was created by the U.S., Japan and Australia as also the Blue Dot network.
- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim, promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It includes both China and the U.S.
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None of the above.
- India is not part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China citing sovereignty concerns over the passing of CPEC through PoK.
- India decided against signing onto the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership fearing that it would affect the domestic producers.
- The Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF), was created by the U.S., Japan and Australia as also the Blue Dot network.
- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim, promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It includes both China and the U.S.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: G K“The Blue Dot Network” is associated with:
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- The United States, along with Japan and Australia, have started the “Blue Dot” network, which has been described as “promoting global, multi-stakeholder sustainable infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world.
- Officially, it is a joint project of the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation, in partnership with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
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- The United States, along with Japan and Australia, have started the “Blue Dot” network, which has been described as “promoting global, multi-stakeholder sustainable infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world.
- Officially, it is a joint project of the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation, in partnership with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
- Bibi Ka Maqbara was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
- Bibi Ka Maqbara is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
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- Bibi ka Maqbara was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1660 in memory of his wife Dilras Banu Begum (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani).
- It is known as the ‘Taj of the Deccan’ because of its resemblance to the Taj Mahal.
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- Bibi ka Maqbara was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1660 in memory of his wife Dilras Banu Begum (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani).
- It is known as the ‘Taj of the Deccan’ because of its resemblance to the Taj Mahal.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: HealthThe term Drosophila is associated with which of the following?
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- Drosophila is a genus of flies, belonging to the family Drosophilidae, whose members are often called “small fruit flies”.
- Drosophila is one of the most widely used and preferred model organisms in biological research. They are ideal for the study of genetics and development given the close relationship between fruit fly and human genes.
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- Drosophila is a genus of flies, belonging to the family Drosophilidae, whose members are often called “small fruit flies”.
- Drosophila is one of the most widely used and preferred model organisms in biological research. They are ideal for the study of genetics and development given the close relationship between fruit fly and human genes.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements with respect to River Beas:
- It is one of the major tributaries of the River Indus.
- The river originates near the Rohtang Pass, on the southern end of the Pir Panjal Range.
- The river lies entirely within the Indian Territory.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
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- The Beas is a major tributary of River Indus.
- It originates near the Rohtang Pass, on the southern end of the Pir Panjal Range, close to the source of the River Ravi.
- It lies entirely within the Indian Territory.
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- The Beas is a major tributary of River Indus.
- It originates near the Rohtang Pass, on the southern end of the Pir Panjal Range, close to the source of the River Ravi.
- It lies entirely within the Indian Territory.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research:
- The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education.
- The Council is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in India.
- The Union Minister of Agriculture is the President of ICAR.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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All the statements are correct.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Council is the apex body for co-ordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country. The Union Minister of Agriculture is the President of ICAR.
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All the statements are correct.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Council is the apex body for co-ordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country. The Union Minister of Agriculture is the President of ICAR.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: HealthConsider the following statements:
- Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSD) are a group of rare inherited metabolic disorders.
- LSD occurs due to mutations that occur in the nuclear genes.
- Gaucher’s Disease is a type of LSD.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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- Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSD) are a group of rare inherited metabolic disorders.
- Lysosomal storage disorders are caused by lysosomal dysfunction usually as a consequence of deficiency of a single enzyme required for the metabolism of lipids, glycoproteins (sugar-containing proteins), or so-called mucopolysaccharides.
- Gaucher’s Disease is a type of Lysosomal Storage Disease (LSD). It is one of the most common rare diseases recorded in India.
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- Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSD) are a group of rare inherited metabolic disorders.
- Lysosomal storage disorders are caused by lysosomal dysfunction usually as a consequence of deficiency of a single enzyme required for the metabolism of lipids, glycoproteins (sugar-containing proteins), or so-called mucopolysaccharides.
- Gaucher’s Disease is a type of Lysosomal Storage Disease (LSD). It is one of the most common rare diseases recorded in India.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: EconomyConsider the following statements with respect to Prompt Corrective Action (PCA):
- PCA is a framework under which banks with weak financial metrics are put under watch by the World Bank.
- The PCA framework deems banks as risky if they slip below certain norms on three parameters namely capital ratios, asset quality and profitability.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
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Prompt Corrective Action or PCA is a framework under which banks with weak financial metrics are put under watch by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The PCA framework deems banks as risky if they slip below certain norms on three parameters namely capital ratios, asset quality and profitability. PCA is intended to intervene early and take corrective measures in a timely manner, so as to restore the financial health of banks that are at risk by limiting deterioration in their health and preserving their capital levels.
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Prompt Corrective Action or PCA is a framework under which banks with weak financial metrics are put under watch by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The PCA framework deems banks as risky if they slip below certain norms on three parameters namely capital ratios, asset quality and profitability. PCA is intended to intervene early and take corrective measures in a timely manner, so as to restore the financial health of banks that are at risk by limiting deterioration in their health and preserving their capital levels.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA):
- PFRDA is a statutory body having executive, legislative and judicial powers.
- PFRDA is responsible for regulating and administering both the National Pension System (NPS) and the Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
- The President of India is the guardian of PFRDA.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), a statutory body, is the pension regulator of India and was established by the Government of India in 2003. Like other financial sector regulators such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), PFRDA is a government regulatory body having executive, legislative and judicial powers. PFRDA is responsible for regulating and administering the National Pension System (NPS) along with administering the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) which is a defined benefits pension scheme for the unorganized sector, guaranteed by the Government of India. PFRDA consists of a Chairperson and not more than six members, of whom at least three shall be whole-time members, to be appointed by the Central Government. The President was the guardian of PFRDA till Financial Year (FY) 2014-15 and it has become fully autonomous and functions independently from FY 2014-15.
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), a statutory body, is the pension regulator of India and was established by the Government of India in 2003. Like other financial sector regulators such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), PFRDA is a government regulatory body having executive, legislative and judicial powers. PFRDA is responsible for regulating and administering the National Pension System (NPS) along with administering the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) which is a defined benefits pension scheme for the unorganized sector, guaranteed by the Government of India. PFRDA consists of a Chairperson and not more than six members, of whom at least three shall be whole-time members, to be appointed by the Central Government. The President was the guardian of PFRDA till Financial Year (FY) 2014-15 and it has become fully autonomous and functions independently from FY 2014-15.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC):
- The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Government of India to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections to ensure free and fair elections.
- The MCC is operational from the date that the election schedule is announced until the date that results are announced.
- The MCC is not enforceable by law.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
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The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections, to ensure free and fair elections. The MCC is operational from the date that the election schedule is announced until the date that results are announced. The MCC is not enforceable by law. However, certain provisions of the MCC may be enforced through invoking corresponding provisions in other statutes such as the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections, to ensure free and fair elections. The MCC is operational from the date that the election schedule is announced until the date that results are announced. The MCC is not enforceable by law. However, certain provisions of the MCC may be enforced through invoking corresponding provisions in other statutes such as the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich among the following is the most toxic Indian Snake?
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The venom of Sind krait from western India is over 40 times more potent than that of the Spectacled cobra, making it the most toxic Indian snake.
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The venom of Sind krait from western India is over 40 times more potent than that of the Spectacled cobra, making it the most toxic Indian snake.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: Economy“The final value of the goods and services produced within the geographic boundaries of a country during a specified period of time” is termed as:
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the final value of the goods and services produced within the geographic boundaries of a country during a specified period of time, normally a year. GDP growth rate is an important indicator of the economic performance of a country.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the final value of the goods and services produced within the geographic boundaries of a country during a specified period of time, normally a year. GDP growth rate is an important indicator of the economic performance of a country.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following is/are NOT matched correctly?
- Pongal: Tamil Nadu
- Magha Bihu: Assam
- Uttarayan: Punjab
- Saaji: Gujarat
Choose the correct option:
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Various harvest festivals being celebrated across India are:
- Pongal: Tamil Nadu
- Magha Bihu: Assam
- Uttarayan: Gujarat
- Saaji: Himachal Pradesh
- Maghi: Punjab
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Various harvest festivals being celebrated across India are:
- Pongal: Tamil Nadu
- Magha Bihu: Assam
- Uttarayan: Gujarat
- Saaji: Himachal Pradesh
- Maghi: Punjab
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) Project:
- It is an Integrated Conservation Project for accomplishing the objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of the National River Ganga.
- The project aims at supplying environmentally clean natural gas to fertiliser and power plants, refineries, steel plants and also providing clean energy to households and transportation.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
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Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) project is a Gas Pipeline Project. It will usher in industrial development in the eastern part of India by supplying environmentally clean natural gas to fertiliser and power plants, refineries, steel plants, and other industries. It will also provide clean energy to households and transportation in the cities en-route the pipeline.
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Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) project is a Gas Pipeline Project. It will usher in industrial development in the eastern part of India by supplying environmentally clean natural gas to fertiliser and power plants, refineries, steel plants, and other industries. It will also provide clean energy to households and transportation in the cities en-route the pipeline.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements with respect to River Jordan:
- River Jordan forms the boundary between Israel and Jordan.
- River Jordan flows south from Syria to the Dead Sea.
- The river is widely used for navigation purposes.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
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River Jordan forms the boundary between Israel and Jordan. It flows south from Syria to the Dead Sea. The Jordan River rises from the confluence of three major springs and streams located on the southern and western slopes of Mount Hermon. However, it is a shallow, meandering river which cannot be used for navigation.
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River Jordan forms the boundary between Israel and Jordan. It flows south from Syria to the Dead Sea. The Jordan River rises from the confluence of three major springs and streams located on the southern and western slopes of Mount Hermon. However, it is a shallow, meandering river which cannot be used for navigation.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961 emerging out of Article 77(3) of the Constitution states: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.”
- The Prime Minister constitutes Standing Committees of the Cabinet.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961 emerging out of Article 77(3) of the Constitution states: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.” The Prime Minister constitutes Standing Committees of the Cabinet and sets out the specific functions assigned to them. He can add or reduce the number of committees.
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Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961 emerging out of Article 77(3) of the Constitution states: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.” The Prime Minister constitutes Standing Committees of the Cabinet and sets out the specific functions assigned to them. He can add or reduce the number of committees.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- The Supreme Court has the ability to review any judgment declared by it.
- Review Petition, Curative Petition and Presidential Pardon are the resources available to those seeking relief from an Order of the Supreme Court.
- Curative Petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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The Supreme Court does have the ability to review any judgment declared by it. Review Petition, Curative Petition and Presidential Pardon are the resources available to those seeking relief from an Order of the Supreme Court. Curative Petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court.
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The Supreme Court does have the ability to review any judgment declared by it. Review Petition, Curative Petition and Presidential Pardon are the resources available to those seeking relief from an Order of the Supreme Court. Curative Petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court.
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements with respect to the European Council (EUCO):
- EUCO is a collective body that defines the European Union’s overall political direction and priorities.
- It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
- The European Council has legislative powers.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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European Council (EUCO) is a collective body that defines the European Union’s overall political direction and priorities. It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The European Council has no legislative powers.
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European Council (EUCO) is a collective body that defines the European Union’s overall political direction and priorities. It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The European Council has no legislative powers.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to the National Green Tribunal (NGT):
- It is a Constitutional Body that draws inspiration from India’s constitutional provision of Article 21.
- It has Original Jurisdiction on matters of substantial question relating to environment and damage to the environment due to specific activity (such as pollution).
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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The National Green Tribunal has been established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. It draws inspiration from India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment. It is a statutory body. It has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment” and & “damage to the environment due to specific activity” (such as pollution).
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The National Green Tribunal has been established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. It draws inspiration from India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment. It is a statutory body. It has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment” and & “damage to the environment due to specific activity” (such as pollution).
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) is under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- NCRB publishes the ‘Crime in India’ report.
- NCRB is entrusted with the responsibility for monitoring, coordinating and implementing the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) project.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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National Crime Record Bureau is under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It compiles and publishes National Crime Statistics. NCRB brings out the annual comprehensive statistics of crime across the country (‘Crime in India’ report). NCRB was entrusted with the responsibility for monitoring, coordinating and implementing the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) project in the year 2009.
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National Crime Record Bureau is under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It compiles and publishes National Crime Statistics. NCRB brings out the annual comprehensive statistics of crime across the country (‘Crime in India’ report). NCRB was entrusted with the responsibility for monitoring, coordinating and implementing the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) project in the year 2009.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: Art and CultureConsider the following martial arts in the country:
- Silambam: Karnataka
- Kalariyapattu: Kerala
- Sarit Sarak: Mizoram
- Gatka: Punjab
Which of the following is correctly matched?
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Sarit Sarak originated in Manipur and Silambam is popular in the state of Tamil Nadu.
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Sarit Sarak originated in Manipur and Silambam is popular in the state of Tamil Nadu.
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements:
- Hayabusa- 2 is a mission to the moon by the Japanese space agency.
- OSIRIS Rex is an asteroid sampling mission by NASA.
Which of the following statements are true?
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Hayabusa-2
- Hayabusa2 is an asteroid sample-return mission operated by the Japanese state space agency JAXA.
- It is a successor to the Hayabusa mission, which returned asteroid samples for the first time in June 2010.
- Hayabusa2 was launched in 2014 and rendezvoused in space with near-Earth asteroid 162173 Ryugu in 2018.
OSIRIS Rex
- OSIRIS-REx is a NASA asteroid study and sample-return mission.
- The mission’s primary goal is to obtain a sample of at least 60 g from 101955 Bennu, a carbonaceous near-Earth asteroid, and return the sample to Earth for a detailed analysis.
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Hayabusa-2
- Hayabusa2 is an asteroid sample-return mission operated by the Japanese state space agency JAXA.
- It is a successor to the Hayabusa mission, which returned asteroid samples for the first time in June 2010.
- Hayabusa2 was launched in 2014 and rendezvoused in space with near-Earth asteroid 162173 Ryugu in 2018.
OSIRIS Rex
- OSIRIS-REx is a NASA asteroid study and sample-return mission.
- The mission’s primary goal is to obtain a sample of at least 60 g from 101955 Bennu, a carbonaceous near-Earth asteroid, and return the sample to Earth for a detailed analysis.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: Current AffairsPangti village was recently in news for
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Pangti, a small village closest to the Doyang reservoir in Wokha district of Nagaland, which took the lead in conserving the Amur falcons. Doyang reservoir probably hosts the single largest congregation of Amur falcons recorded anywhere in the world.
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Pangti, a small village closest to the Doyang reservoir in Wokha district of Nagaland, which took the lead in conserving the Amur falcons. Doyang reservoir probably hosts the single largest congregation of Amur falcons recorded anywhere in the world.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: International RelationsEx EKUVERIN is a bilateral exercise of India with which of the following countries?
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EKUVERIN is an India-Maldives joint military exercise.
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EKUVERIN is an India-Maldives joint military exercise.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Vanadium:
- It is a malleable transition metal rarely found in nature.
- It is used in strengthening steel and titanium.
- The largest deposits of vanadium of the world are in India.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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- Vanadium is a hard, silvery-grey, malleable transition metal.
- It is a high-value metal used in strengthening steel and titanium.
- The elemental metal is rarely found in nature.
- It is recovered as a by-product from the slag collected from the processing of vanadiferous magnetite ores (iron ore).
- The largest deposits of vanadium of the world are in China, followed by Russia and South Africa.
- India is a significant consumer of vanadium, but is not a primary producer of the strategic metal.
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- Vanadium is a hard, silvery-grey, malleable transition metal.
- It is a high-value metal used in strengthening steel and titanium.
- The elemental metal is rarely found in nature.
- It is recovered as a by-product from the slag collected from the processing of vanadiferous magnetite ores (iron ore).
- The largest deposits of vanadium of the world are in China, followed by Russia and South Africa.
- India is a significant consumer of vanadium, but is not a primary producer of the strategic metal.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: International RelationsAbraham Accords were signed between which of the following countries?
- Israel
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
Choose the correct option:
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Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced an agreement for full normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two states, a move that reshapes the order of West Asia politics from the Palestinian issue to Iran. The agreement is known as Abraham Accords.
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Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced an agreement for full normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two states, a move that reshapes the order of West Asia politics from the Palestinian issue to Iran. The agreement is known as Abraham Accords.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: SchemesWhich of the following categorie/s of farmers is/are excluded from the list of beneficiaries of PM-Kisan?
- Farmer families having a combined landholding of more than 2 hectares.
- Institutional Landholders.
- Farmer families having a combined landholding of less than 2 hectares.
- Persons who have paid Income Tax in the last assessment year.
Choose the correct option:
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF):
- The initial purpose of the fund was to help people displaced due to the partition of India and Pakistan.
- The resources of the PMNRF are utilized primarily to render immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- Home Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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- PMNRF was established in 1948 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The initial purpose of the fund was to help people displaced due to the partition of India and Pakistan.
- The resources of the PMNRF are now utilized primarily to render immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes, etc. and to the victims of major accidents and riots.
- Assistance from PMNRF is also rendered, to partially defray the expenses for medical treatment like heart surgeries, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack, etc.
- The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
- The corpus of the fund is invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies.
- Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- Prime Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF.
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- PMNRF was established in 1948 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The initial purpose of the fund was to help people displaced due to the partition of India and Pakistan.
- The resources of the PMNRF are now utilized primarily to render immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes, etc. and to the victims of major accidents and riots.
- Assistance from PMNRF is also rendered, to partially defray the expenses for medical treatment like heart surgeries, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack, etc.
- The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
- The corpus of the fund is invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies.
- Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- Prime Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: GeographyDzukou Valley is located at the borders of which of the following states?
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- The Dzukou Valley, situated at an average altitude of 2,452 metres, is a popular trekking destination known for its exotic flowers.
- It is located at the borders of the states of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India.
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- The Dzukou Valley, situated at an average altitude of 2,452 metres, is a popular trekking destination known for its exotic flowers.
- It is located at the borders of the states of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX):
- It covers 52 countries in five continents.
- There are 5 policy indicators on migrant integration in the MIPEX.
- The Migrant Integration Policy Index was earlier called European Civic Citizenship and Inclusion Index.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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- Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a unique tool which measures policies to integrate migrants in countries across 52 countries in five continents.
- There are 167 policy indicators on migrant integration in the MIPEX.
- The Migrant Integration Policy Index was earlier called European Civic Citizenship and Inclusion Index.
- The Index was first published in 2004.
- Policy indicators have been developed to create a rich, multi-dimensional picture of migrants’ opportunities to participate in society.
- The index is a useful tool to evaluate and compare what governments are doing to promote the integration of migrants in all the countries analysed.
- The project informs and engages key policy actors about how to use indicators to improve integration governance, policy effectiveness and also to improve standards for equal treatment.
- It is produced by a group of think tanks and is funded by the European Union.
Incorrect
- Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a unique tool which measures policies to integrate migrants in countries across 52 countries in five continents.
- There are 167 policy indicators on migrant integration in the MIPEX.
- The Migrant Integration Policy Index was earlier called European Civic Citizenship and Inclusion Index.
- The Index was first published in 2004.
- Policy indicators have been developed to create a rich, multi-dimensional picture of migrants’ opportunities to participate in society.
- The index is a useful tool to evaluate and compare what governments are doing to promote the integration of migrants in all the countries analysed.
- The project informs and engages key policy actors about how to use indicators to improve integration governance, policy effectiveness and also to improve standards for equal treatment.
- It is produced by a group of think tanks and is funded by the European Union.
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