UPSC 2019: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Nov 16 – Nov 22 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 Nov 16 – Nov 22 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: SchemesConsider the following statements:
- The reduction of anaemia is one of the important objectives of POSHAN Abhiyan.
- The Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy has been designed to reduce the prevalence of anaemia by 3% points per year among children, adolescents, women and men between the years 2018 and 2022.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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The reduction of anaemia is one of the important objectives of the POSHAN Abhiyaan launched in March 2018. Complying with the targets of POSHAN Abhiyaan and National Nutrition Strategy set by NITI Aayog, the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy has been designed to reduce the prevalence of anemia by 3 percentage points per year among children, adolescents and women in the reproductive age group (15–49 years), between the year 2018 and 2022. Men have received far less attention when it comes to addressing the prevalence of anaemia.
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The reduction of anaemia is one of the important objectives of the POSHAN Abhiyaan launched in March 2018. Complying with the targets of POSHAN Abhiyaan and National Nutrition Strategy set by NITI Aayog, the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy has been designed to reduce the prevalence of anemia by 3 percentage points per year among children, adolescents and women in the reproductive age group (15–49 years), between the year 2018 and 2022. Men have received far less attention when it comes to addressing the prevalence of anaemia.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following statements:
- Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the government envisages to provide water supply to every rural and urban household in India by 2022.
- The mission aims to create local infrastructure for rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household waste water for reuse in agriculture.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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2 only is correct.
The Jal Jeevan Mission Mission was announced in August 2019. The chief objective of the Mission is to provide piped water supply (Har Ghar Jal) to all rural and urban households by 2024. It also aims to create local infrastructure for rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household waste water for reuse in agriculture.
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The Jal Jeevan Mission Mission was announced in August 2019. The chief objective of the Mission is to provide piped water supply (Har Ghar Jal) to all rural and urban households by 2024. It also aims to create local infrastructure for rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household waste water for reuse in agriculture.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- Model Code of Conduct is a legally enforceable document that lays down guidelines for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections.
- It is a part of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- MCC is operational from the date that the election schedule is announced till the date that results are announced.
Choose the correct option:
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3 only is correct.
Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections mainly with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, portfolios, election manifestos, processions and general conduct. It is not a legally enforceable document. MCC is operational from the date that the election schedule is announced till the date that results are announced. It is not a part of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and is not legally enforceable.
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Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections mainly with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, portfolios, election manifestos, processions and general conduct. It is not a legally enforceable document. MCC is operational from the date that the election schedule is announced till the date that results are announced. It is not a part of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and is not legally enforceable.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- The pardoning power of the President is wider than the pardoning power of the Governor.
- The President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence given is sentence of death.
- The power of the President to grant pardon extends to cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The pardoning power of the President under Article 72 is wider than the pardoning power of the Governor. The power of the President to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial but Article 161 does not provide any such power to the Governor. The President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence given is sentence of death.
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1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The pardoning power of the President under Article 72 is wider than the pardoning power of the Governor. The power of the President to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial but Article 161 does not provide any such power to the Governor. The President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence given is sentence of death.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to Election Commission of India:
- It is an autonomous constitutional authority.
- It is responsible for getting conduct the elections of President, Vice President and Municipal Corporations.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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1 only is correct.
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies, state legislative Councils, and the offices of the President and Vice President of the country. The Election Commission is not responsible for conducting elections to the Municipal Corporations. Members of the Municipal Corporations are elected by the people directly through elections. Elections to the Municipal Corporations are conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commissions.
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The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies, state legislative Councils, and the offices of the President and Vice President of the country. The Election Commission is not responsible for conducting elections to the Municipal Corporations. Members of the Municipal Corporations are elected by the people directly through elections. Elections to the Municipal Corporations are conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commissions.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- Hambantota port is a deep-water port on the Western Coast of Sri Lanka.
- India has a long term lease on Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
Both are incorrect.
Hambantota port is located right in the middle of vital energy supply lines in the Indian Ocean, connecting the Middle East and East Asia. It is a deep-water port in the southern tip of Sri Lanka. The port is expected to play a key role in China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI), which will link ports and roads between China and Europe. Sri Lanka’s government has handed over the Hambantota port and 15,000 acres of land around it on lease for 99 years to China. Under the 99-year lease agreement, China will invest up to US $1.1 billion in the port and marine-related activities.
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Both are incorrect.
Hambantota port is located right in the middle of vital energy supply lines in the Indian Ocean, connecting the Middle East and East Asia. It is a deep-water port in the southern tip of Sri Lanka. The port is expected to play a key role in China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI), which will link ports and roads between China and Europe. Sri Lanka’s government has handed over the Hambantota port and 15,000 acres of land around it on lease for 99 years to China. Under the 99-year lease agreement, China will invest up to US $1.1 billion in the port and marine-related activities.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- Centaurs are celestial bodies located between Jupiter and Neptune.
- The Centaurs have highly unstable orbits around the sun.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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Both are correct.
Minor planet is a term used to refer to a celestial object – that is not a planet or comet – which orbits the Sun. Minor planets fall into including asteroids, Trans-Neptunian objects, and centaurs. Centaurs are icy planetesimals located between Jupiter and Neptune. They cross the orbits of one or more of the giant planets in their journey around the Sun, and interactions with these outer planets cause the orbits of Centaurs to be inherently unstable.
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Minor planet is a term used to refer to a celestial object – that is not a planet or comet – which orbits the Sun. Minor planets fall into including asteroids, Trans-Neptunian objects, and centaurs. Centaurs are icy planetesimals located between Jupiter and Neptune. They cross the orbits of one or more of the giant planets in their journey around the Sun, and interactions with these outer planets cause the orbits of Centaurs to be inherently unstable.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements with respect to Sambhar Lake:
- Sambhar Lake is surrounded by the Aravali hills on all sides.
- It has been designated as a Ramsar site.
- It is the second-largest inland saltwater lake in India.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only are correct.
Sambhar lake is surrounded by all sides by the Aravali hills. It is the largest inland saltwater lake in India. It has been designated as a Ramsar site because the wetland is a key wintering area for tens of thousands of pink flamingos and other birds that migrate from Northern Asia and Siberia.
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1 and 2 only are correct.
Sambhar lake is surrounded by all sides by the Aravali hills. It is the largest inland saltwater lake in India. It has been designated as a Ramsar site because the wetland is a key wintering area for tens of thousands of pink flamingos and other birds that migrate from Northern Asia and Siberia.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following statements with respect to Invasive alien species:
- They may lead to changes in the structure and composition of ecosystems.
- They are a threat to amphibians, reptiles as well as mammals.
- Aichi Biodiversity Target 9 touches upon the issue of Invasive alien species.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 are correct.
An alien species is a species introduced outside its natural past or present distribution; if this species becomes problematic, it is termed an invasive alien species (IAS). IAS are the most common threat to amphibians, reptiles and mammals. IAS are such a problem that Aichi Biodiversity Target 9 and one clause of UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land specifically address the issue.
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1, 2 and 3 are correct.
An alien species is a species introduced outside its natural past or present distribution; if this species becomes problematic, it is termed an invasive alien species (IAS). IAS are the most common threat to amphibians, reptiles and mammals. IAS are such a problem that Aichi Biodiversity Target 9 and one clause of UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land specifically address the issue.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to Swacch Survekshan:
- It is a ranking exercisetaken up by the Government of India to assess rural and urban areasfor their levels of cleanliness and active implementation of Swachhata mission.
- The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation takes up the Swachh Survekshan in urban and rural areas.
- Quality Council of India (QCI) has been commissioned the responsibility of carrying out the assessment.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 3 only are correct.
Swachh Survekshan is a ranking exercise taken up by the Government of India to assess rural and urban areas for their levels of cleanliness and active implementation of Swachhata mission initiatives in a timely and innovative manner. The objective of the survey is to encourage large scale citizen participation and create awareness amongst all sections of society about the importance of working together towards making towns and cities a better place to live in. Additionally, the survey also intends to foster a spirit of healthy competition among towns and cities to improve their service delivery to citizens, towards creating cleaner cities and towns. The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India takes up the Swachh Survekshan in urban areas and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in rural areas. The Quality Council of India (QCI) has been commissioned the responsibility of carrying out the assessment.
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1 and 3 only are correct.
Swachh Survekshan is a ranking exercise taken up by the Government of India to assess rural and urban areas for their levels of cleanliness and active implementation of Swachhata mission initiatives in a timely and innovative manner. The objective of the survey is to encourage large scale citizen participation and create awareness amongst all sections of society about the importance of working together towards making towns and cities a better place to live in. Additionally, the survey also intends to foster a spirit of healthy competition among towns and cities to improve their service delivery to citizens, towards creating cleaner cities and towns. The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India takes up the Swachh Survekshan in urban areas and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in rural areas. The Quality Council of India (QCI) has been commissioned the responsibility of carrying out the assessment.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements:
- “Operation Peace Spring” is a military operation against Kurdish-led forces in north-eastern Syria.
- The military operation is led by Turkey together with the Syrian National Army.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
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Both are correct statements.
Operation Peace Spring is Turkey led military operation against Kurdish-led forces in north-eastern Syria. Turkey together with the Syrian National Army launched Operation Peace Spring in the area. It wants to push back members of the YPG (Kurdish militia, the People’s Protection Units), which it views as an extension of a Kurdish rebel group that has been fighting in Turkey for decades and is designated a terrorist organisation.
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Both are correct statements.
Operation Peace Spring is Turkey led military operation against Kurdish-led forces in north-eastern Syria. Turkey together with the Syrian National Army launched Operation Peace Spring in the area. It wants to push back members of the YPG (Kurdish militia, the People’s Protection Units), which it views as an extension of a Kurdish rebel group that has been fighting in Turkey for decades and is designated a terrorist organisation.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following statements with respect to Gangetic Dolphins:
- It is the National Aquatic Animal of India.
- It is classified as Critically Endangered as per the IUCN Red List
- It is the only surviving freshwater dolphin in India.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 3 only are correct.
The Gangetic Dolphin was declared the Indian national aquatic animal and Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is the worlds first sanctuary for the endangered dolphin. These are indicators of the health of the fresh water ecosystem and are the top in the food chain thus “key stone species”. Gangetic river dolphins are found in the rivers systems of Ganga, Brahmaputra,Meghna and Karnaphuli- Sangu in Nepal, India and Bangladesh. It is the only surviving freshwater dolphin in India. IUCN Red List classifies Gangetic Dolphin as Endangered. It is also called a blind dolphin because it doesn’t have a crystalline eye lens and uses echolocation to navigate and hunt.
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1 and 3 only are correct.
The Gangetic Dolphin was declared the Indian national aquatic animal and Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is the worlds first sanctuary for the endangered dolphin. These are indicators of the health of the fresh water ecosystem and are the top in the food chain thus “key stone species”. Gangetic river dolphins are found in the rivers systems of Ganga, Brahmaputra,Meghna and Karnaphuli- Sangu in Nepal, India and Bangladesh. It is the only surviving freshwater dolphin in India. IUCN Red List classifies Gangetic Dolphin as Endangered. It is also called a blind dolphin because it doesn’t have a crystalline eye lens and uses echolocation to navigate and hunt.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops in the Northwestern Pacific Basin
- Northwestern Pacific Basin is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth.
- Typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones are all tropical cyclones, the only difference being – location of the storm.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct
A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops between 180° and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere. This region is referred to as the Northwestern Pacific Basin and is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth. This region accounts for nearly one-third of the world’s annual tropical cyclones. Typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones are the same (all are tropical cyclones); the only difference is the storm’s location. Typhoons develop in the northwestern Pacific, hurricanes develop in the North Atlantic, the northeastern Pacific, the Caribbean Sea or the Gulf of Mexico, and cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea, both in the northern Indian Ocean.
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1, 2 and 3 are correct
A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops between 180° and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere. This region is referred to as the Northwestern Pacific Basin and is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth. This region accounts for nearly one-third of the world’s annual tropical cyclones. Typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones are the same (all are tropical cyclones); the only difference is the storm’s location. Typhoons develop in the northwestern Pacific, hurricanes develop in the North Atlantic, the northeastern Pacific, the Caribbean Sea or the Gulf of Mexico, and cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea, both in the northern Indian Ocean.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following are present within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
- Bandipur National Park
- Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Periyar National Park
- Nagarhole National Park
Choose the correct option:
Correct
1, 2, 3 and 5 only are correct.
The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley are the protected areas present within this reserve.
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1, 2, 3 and 5 only are correct.
The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley are the protected areas present within this reserve.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: Current AffairsProject “Beehive” is:
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It is a project of the Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) connecting all its workshops to an integrated smart network with real-time data analytics capabilities.
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It is a project of the Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) connecting all its workshops to an integrated smart network with real-time data analytics capabilities.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: G KConsider the following statements with respect to “Red Notice”:
- It is an international arrest warrant issued by the INTERPOL General Secretariat at the request of a member country or an international tribunal.
- It is a request for law enforcement worldwide in order to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
Red notice is issued by the INTERPOL General Secretariat to seek the arrest or provisional arrest of wanted criminals, with the intention of extradition of the culprits. It is a request to locate and provisionally arrest an individual who is convicted in a criminal case. But just issue of red notice does not mean the person is guilty; he should be proven guilty by the court. It is issued by the General Secretariat at the request of a member country or an international tribunal based on a valid national arrest warrant. A Red Notice is not an International arrest warrant.
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2 only is correct.
Red notice is issued by the INTERPOL General Secretariat to seek the arrest or provisional arrest of wanted criminals, with the intention of extradition of the culprits. It is a request to locate and provisionally arrest an individual who is convicted in a criminal case. But just issue of red notice does not mean the person is guilty; he should be proven guilty by the court. It is issued by the General Secretariat at the request of a member country or an international tribunal based on a valid national arrest warrant. A Red Notice is not an International arrest warrant.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: International RelationsDharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between India and
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Japan
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Japan
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following about Burkina Faso:
- It is a country on the western coast of Africa opening to Atlantic
- Burkina Faso is a francophone country, with French as the official language of government and business.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
It is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali to the north; Niger to the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south; and Ivory Coast to the southwest.
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2 only is correct.
It is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali to the north; Niger to the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south; and Ivory Coast to the southwest.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following about Jaldoot:
- It is a unique initiative to spread the message of water conservation to masses
- It is initiated by Uttar Pradesh Govt to Protect Ganga
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
Correct
2 is only incorrect.
- Jaldoot is a travelling exhibition arranged by Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- It is a unique initiative to spread the message of water conservation to masses.
- The exhibition highlights bold initiatives and decisive actions taken by the government.
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2 is only incorrect.
- Jaldoot is a travelling exhibition arranged by Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- It is a unique initiative to spread the message of water conservation to masses.
- The exhibition highlights bold initiatives and decisive actions taken by the government.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: International RelationsWith reference to Palaly Airport, which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
- It is present on southeastern part of Sri Lanka.
- It will help in expanding connectivity between Sri Lanka and Southern part of India.
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2 only is correct.
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2 only is correct.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements:
- GAGAN satellite was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- GAGAN Payload is operational through geosynchronous satellites.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation-GAGAN project was jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India (AAI). It provides augmentation service for GPS over India, Bay of Bengal, South-east Asia and the Middle East along with expansion up to Africa. GAGAN, though primarily meant for aviation, provides benefits beyond aviation to many other user segments such as intelligent transportation, maritime, highways, railways, surveying, geodesy, security agencies, telecom industry, personal users of position location applications, etc. GAGAN Payload is operational through three geosynchronous satellites (GSAT-8, GSAT-10 and GSAT-15).
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2 only is correct.
GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation-GAGAN project was jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India (AAI). It provides augmentation service for GPS over India, Bay of Bengal, South-east Asia and the Middle East along with expansion up to Africa. GAGAN, though primarily meant for aviation, provides benefits beyond aviation to many other user segments such as intelligent transportation, maritime, highways, railways, surveying, geodesy, security agencies, telecom industry, personal users of position location applications, etc. GAGAN Payload is operational through three geosynchronous satellites (GSAT-8, GSAT-10 and GSAT-15).
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS):
- It is a robotic spacecraft operated by the European Space Agency.
- It was successful in confirming water in the southern lunar crater Cabeus.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
1 only is correct.
The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) was a robotic spacecraft operated by NASA. It was launched immediately after the discovery of lunar water by Chandrayaan-1. The LCROSS mission objective was to further explore the presence of water ice in a permanently shadowed crater near a lunar polar region. It was successful in confirming water in the southern lunar crater Cabeus.
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1 only is correct.
The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) was a robotic spacecraft operated by NASA. It was launched immediately after the discovery of lunar water by Chandrayaan-1. The LCROSS mission objective was to further explore the presence of water ice in a permanently shadowed crater near a lunar polar region. It was successful in confirming water in the southern lunar crater Cabeus.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: EconomyConsider the following statements:
- Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is published by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO).
- It is a composite indicator that measures the long-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 only is correct.
Index of Industrial Production (IIP) published monthly by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO). It is a composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products.
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1 only is correct.
Index of Industrial Production (IIP) published monthly by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO). It is a composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is the most suitable definition of “Unemployment Trap”:
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A situation where unemployment benefits discourage the unemployed to go to work.
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A situation where unemployment benefits discourage the unemployed to go to work.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: EconomyTwin deficit in an economy means:
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High Current Account Deficit and High Fiscal Deficit
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High Current Account Deficit and High Fiscal Deficit
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to School Education Quality Index (SEQI):
- SEQUI comprises of 3 critical indicators that assess the delivery of quality school education in the states and Union Territories.
- Self-reported data from the states also forms a part of the survey data.
- SEQUI 2019 is the first-ever edition of the index.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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2 and 3 only are correct.
NITI Aayog recently released the first-ever School Education Quality Index (SEQI) – 2019. For the purpose of survey, 2015-16 is considered the base year and 2016-17, the reference year. Developed through a collaborative process including key stakeholders such as MHRD, the World Bank and sector experts, the index consists of 30 critical indicators that assess the delivery of quality education. The School Education Quality Index assesses States on the basis of learning outcomes, access, equity and infrastructure and facilities, using survey data, self-reported data from States and third-party verification. Among 20 large States, Kerala was the best performer with a score of 76.6%, while Uttar Pradesh came in last with a score of 36.4%. Rajasthan and Karnataka clinched the top second and third spots in the overall performance rankings.
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2 and 3 only are correct.
NITI Aayog recently released the first-ever School Education Quality Index (SEQI) – 2019. For the purpose of survey, 2015-16 is considered the base year and 2016-17, the reference year. Developed through a collaborative process including key stakeholders such as MHRD, the World Bank and sector experts, the index consists of 30 critical indicators that assess the delivery of quality education. The School Education Quality Index assesses States on the basis of learning outcomes, access, equity and infrastructure and facilities, using survey data, self-reported data from States and third-party verification. Among 20 large States, Kerala was the best performer with a score of 76.6%, while Uttar Pradesh came in last with a score of 36.4%. Rajasthan and Karnataka clinched the top second and third spots in the overall performance rankings.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: Art and CultureConsider the following statements with respect to Bru Tribes:
- ‘Bihu’ is the most popular festival of Reang tribes.
- They are well known for Hojagiri folk dance.
- Bru tribe, subject to Ethnic Violence in the North Eastern State of Assam in 1997, fled to Tripura.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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2 only is correct.
The Bru tribe also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the northeastern states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram. ‘Buisu’, not ‘bihu’ is the most popular festival of reang tribes. Hojagiri folk dance of Reang sub tribe is rather well known all over the world. A bout of ethnic violence forced thousands of people from the Bru tribe to leave their homes in Mizoram in 1997. The displaced Bru people from Mizoram have been living in various camps in Tripura since then.
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2 only is correct.
The Bru tribe also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the northeastern states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram. ‘Buisu’, not ‘bihu’ is the most popular festival of reang tribes. Hojagiri folk dance of Reang sub tribe is rather well known all over the world. A bout of ethnic violence forced thousands of people from the Bru tribe to leave their homes in Mizoram in 1997. The displaced Bru people from Mizoram have been living in various camps in Tripura since then.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to Lokpal Act:
- It applies to public servants in and outside India.
- A complaint under the Lokpal Act shall only relate to a period during which the public servant was holding or serving in that capacity.
- Lokpal has superintendence over any investigation agency excluding the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 2 only are correct.
The Lokpal Act of 2013 Act allows setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level. The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman. The Act also includes the Lokpal’s own members under the definition of “public servant”. It shall apply to public servants in and outside India. A complaint under this Act shall only relate to a period during which the public servant was holding or serving in that capacity.
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1 and 2 only are correct.
The Lokpal Act of 2013 Act allows setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level. The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman. The Act also includes the Lokpal’s own members under the definition of “public servant”. It shall apply to public servants in and outside India. A complaint under this Act shall only relate to a period during which the public servant was holding or serving in that capacity.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements:
- Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum always held in Vladivostok, Russia
- It is held biannually
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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1 only is correct
Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year in Vladivostok, Russia, since 2015 in September. It is held, for the purpose of encouraging foreign investment in the Russian Far East.
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1 only is correct
Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year in Vladivostok, Russia, since 2015 in September. It is held, for the purpose of encouraging foreign investment in the Russian Far East.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following tribe/s is/are NOT classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s?
- Saharia
- Galo
- Sentinelese
Choose the correct option:
Correct
2 only is correct
75 tribal groups have been categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s. PVTGs reside in 18 States and UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements the Scheme of “Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)” exclusively for them. Under the scheme, Conservation-cum-Development (CCD)/Annual Plans are to be prepared by each State/UT for their PVTGs based on their need assessment, which are then appraised and approved by the Project Appraisal Committee of the Ministry. Activities for development of PVTGs are undertaken in Sectors of Education, Health, Livelihood and Skill Development, Agricultural Development, Housing & Habitat, Conservation of Culture, etc.
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2 only is correct
75 tribal groups have been categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s. PVTGs reside in 18 States and UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements the Scheme of “Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)” exclusively for them. Under the scheme, Conservation-cum-Development (CCD)/Annual Plans are to be prepared by each State/UT for their PVTGs based on their need assessment, which are then appraised and approved by the Project Appraisal Committee of the Ministry. Activities for development of PVTGs are undertaken in Sectors of Education, Health, Livelihood and Skill Development, Agricultural Development, Housing & Habitat, Conservation of Culture, etc.
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