UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Jul 18 – Jul 24 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 Jul 18 – Jul 24 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.
Mock test practice is the sure-shot way to increase your speed in answering questions. The UPSC prelims exam is more about speed, accuracy and analytical thinking rather than about remembering a lot of facts. So, take our quizzes every week and improve your knowledge, speed, and also assess your own preparation levels. The quiz covers a lot of subjects like polity, history, geography, economics, current affairs, science & technology, government schemes, etc.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: G KWhich of the following is/are correct about the Blue Flag Certification?
- Only one Indian beach has received the Blue Flag Certification.
- It is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: PolityThe Shailesh Nayak Committee is concerned with which of the following?
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Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZs)
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Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZs)
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Indian President’s veto power?
- The power of the President to withhold the assent to the bill is termed as his Absolute Veto.
- The President can use his absolute veto in case of a private member bill.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
- The 10th Schedule of the Constitution was inserted by the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution.
- The 10th Schedule is popularly known as the anti-defection law.
- The anti-defection law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct?
- In the absence of a quorum in the House, it is the duty of the Speaker to adjourn the House or to suspend any meeting until the quorum is met.
- A Speaker can disqualify a member of Parliament from the House on the grounds of defection.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: HistoryConsider the following statements:
- He was referred to as the ‘Punjab Kesari’.
- He started the Indian Home Rule League in New York.
Which Indian freedom fighter are we referring to?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: SchemesThe Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is implemented by the
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National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
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National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich among the following organizations is not involved in the publication of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report?
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IMF is not involved. The SOFI is brought out by the FAO, UNICEF, World Food Programme (WFP), WHO and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
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IMF is not involved. The SOFI is brought out by the FAO, UNICEF, World Food Programme (WFP), WHO and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following is/are correct about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- The SDGs were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.
- The SDGs have to be achieved by 2030.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Check more on Sustainable Development Goals in the linked article.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Check more on Sustainable Development Goals in the linked article.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyThe Kanchanjuri animal corridor is a major corridor used by animals, especially to escape floods. It is found in which protected area?
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Kaziranga National Park
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Kaziranga National Park
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following rivers flow from Nepal to Bihar?
- Kosi
- Gandak
- Betwa
- Bagmati
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: HistoryDuring the Revolt of 1857, Tantia Tope came to the assistance of Rani Laxmi Bai and helped her seize which location, before being defeated by the British?
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Gwalior
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Gwalior
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: Misc.The signing of the Shillong Accord in 1975 led to the establishment of which major insurgent outfit?
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN)
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN)
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: PolityThe right of transgender persons to declare their self-perceived gender identity was recognised by the SC in which case?
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NALSA case
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NALSA case
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following weapons systems and countries of origin is/are correctly matched?
- Spike-LR ATGM: Israel
- Sig Saur assault rifles: Germany & USA
- S-400 Triumf: Russia
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All three are correctly matched.
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All three are correctly matched.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: G KOn which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star label?
- Electric geysers
- Ceiling fans
- Tubular fluorescent lamps
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Advaita Vedanta is a non-dualistic school of Hinduism with its roots in the Vedas and Upanishads.
- Swami Vivekananda spread Advaita Vedanta to the west.
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Both are correct
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Both are correct
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyIn the IUCN Red List, Bengal Florican or Bengal Bustard is classified as:
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Critically Endangered
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Critically Endangered
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: SchemesWhich of the following is/are correct about the SCATFORM project?
- The project is jointly funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of India.
- It aims to improve the quality of forest in the catchment area by sustainable forest management, soil and moisture conservation, and livelihood development.
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Both are correct.
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Both are correct.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)?
- It was constituted based on the recommendation of the Justice Eradi Committee.
- It is the adjudicating authority for the insolvency resolution process of companies and limited liability partnerships under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- The point when the moon is closest to the earth is called Perigee.
- The point when it is farthest from it is called Apogee.
- When a full moon occurs at its Apogee, it is called a Blue moon.
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1 and 2 only are correct. When a full moon occurs at its Perigee, it is called a supermoon. The second full moon in a month is called a “Blue moon”.
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1 and 2 only are correct. When a full moon occurs at its Perigee, it is called a supermoon. The second full moon in a month is called a “Blue moon”.
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct regarding wombats?
- Wombats are Marsupials.
- They are endemic to India.
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1 only is correct. Wombats are short-legged, muscular marsupials that are native to Australia. They are endemic to Australia and a few offshore islands. They are largely nocturnal and walk on all four limbs.
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1 only is correct. Wombats are short-legged, muscular marsupials that are native to Australia. They are endemic to Australia and a few offshore islands. They are largely nocturnal and walk on all four limbs.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: HistoryThe aim of Rowlatt Act was:
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To curb the growing nationalist upsurge in the country.
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To curb the growing nationalist upsurge in the country.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: GeographyMont Blanc glacier is found on which mountain range?
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Alps
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Alps
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyCurcumin, which is said to possess cancer-curing properties, is an active compound found in which common household spice?
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Turmeric
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Turmeric
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is/are correct about the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)?
- The WPI is used as a nominal anchor in policymaking by the RBI.
- It is issued by the NSO.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- The import dependence on crude has been increasing in the last five years.
- The US started exporting crude to India in 2017.
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Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is/are correct about the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
- It is the measure of changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services bought by households.
- The CPI for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is compiled by the Labour Bureau.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: SchemesWhich of the following is/are correct about the Khelo India Programe?
- Khelo India programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs.
- Promotion of sports amongst people with disabilities is a component of the Khelo India programme.
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
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1 and 2 only are correct. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
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1 and 2 only are correct. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: Art and CultureMudiyettu is a traditional ritual theatre and folk dance drama from which state?
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Kerala
Incorrect
Kerala
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