UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Oct 10 – Oct 16 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 Oct 10 – Oct 16 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: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS):
- CNNS has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
- It includes children, adults and senior citizens in both urban and rural areas across India.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
Neither statements are incorrect.
The first-ever Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) is a cross-sectional, household survey covering more than 1,20,000 children and adolescents in both urban and rural areas across India. The CNNS included three population groups – pre-schoolers 0-4 years, school-age children 5-9 years, and adolescents 10-19 years – in rural and urban areas.
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Neither statements are incorrect.
The first-ever Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) is a cross-sectional, household survey covering more than 1,20,000 children and adolescents in both urban and rural areas across India. The CNNS included three population groups – pre-schoolers 0-4 years, school-age children 5-9 years, and adolescents 10-19 years – in rural and urban areas.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Rising carbon dioxide levels can accelerate zinc deficiency in crops.
- Zinc deficiency causes diarrhoea, growth retardation, loss of appetite and impaired immune function.
Correct
Both are correct statements.
Rising carbon dioxide levels can accelerate zinc deficiency in crops and thus in human consumption. Zinc deficiency is characterized by growth retardation, loss of appetite, and impaired immune function. In more severe cases, zinc deficiency causes hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation, impotence.Incorrect
Both are correct statements.
Rising carbon dioxide levels can accelerate zinc deficiency in crops and thus in human consumption. Zinc deficiency is characterized by growth retardation, loss of appetite, and impaired immune function. In more severe cases, zinc deficiency causes hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation, impotence. -
Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: HealthConsider the following statements with respect to Hypoxia – Inducible Factors (HIF)
- Hypoxia inducible factor regulates the production of red blood cells.
- When the level of oxygen in the cells increases, HIF in the cells increases.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 only is correct.
HIF, or hypoxia-inducible factor, is a protein that increases inside the cell when the oxygen levels fall, helping the cell survive. Hypoxia-inducible factor regulates the production of red blood cells. When the level of oxygen in the cells drops, HIF in the cells increases. Hypoxia-Inducible Factors increase the activity of genes that are used in the production of Erythropoietin Hormone. This increases the production of RBC. Hence, the research aids in treating anemia and cancer by controlling RBC growth. The recipients of the 2019 Nobel Prize for Medicine won for their pioneering research into how the cells sense and adapt to low oxygen conditions. i.e, research on HIF got the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology.
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1 only is correct.
HIF, or hypoxia-inducible factor, is a protein that increases inside the cell when the oxygen levels fall, helping the cell survive. Hypoxia-inducible factor regulates the production of red blood cells. When the level of oxygen in the cells drops, HIF in the cells increases. Hypoxia-Inducible Factors increase the activity of genes that are used in the production of Erythropoietin Hormone. This increases the production of RBC. Hence, the research aids in treating anemia and cancer by controlling RBC growth. The recipients of the 2019 Nobel Prize for Medicine won for their pioneering research into how the cells sense and adapt to low oxygen conditions. i.e, research on HIF got the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following pairs:
- Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana – Uttar Pradesh
- Rythu Bandhu Scheme – Karnataka
- Kalia Scheme – Odisha
Which of the given pair/s is/are NOT correctly matched?
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Only option 3 is correctly matched.
Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana in Madhya Pradesh was sought to provide relief to farmers by providing the differential between MSPs and market prices. The Rythu Bandhu scheme of the Telangana government provides ₹4,000 per acre for every season to all the farmers of the state. In December 2018, Odisha launched the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA). KALIA commits to giving Rs 5,000 per Small and Marginal Farmers, twice a year.
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Only option 3 is correctly matched.
Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana in Madhya Pradesh was sought to provide relief to farmers by providing the differential between MSPs and market prices. The Rythu Bandhu scheme of the Telangana government provides ₹4,000 per acre for every season to all the farmers of the state. In December 2018, Odisha launched the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA). KALIA commits to giving Rs 5,000 per Small and Marginal Farmers, twice a year.
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Question 5 of 30
5. 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 6 of 30
6. 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 incorrect.
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 incorrect.
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 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following statements with respect to PM KISAN Scheme:
- Under the programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support of a lump sum amount of Rs. 6,000 per year.
- It is a Central Sector scheme.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year. This income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each. PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government.
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2 only is correct.
Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year. This income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each. PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to BrahMos:
- It is a supersonic cruise missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and Russia.
- It is a two-stage missile with a solid propellant engine in the first stage and a liquid ramjet in the second.
- It can be launched from land, air, and sea.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
All statements are correct.
- BrahMos is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.
- Brahmos is named after the rivers Brahmaputra of India and Moskva of Russia.
- BrahMos is a two-stage missile with a solid propellant booster engine as its first stage which brings it to supersonic speed and then gets separated. The liquid ramjet or the second stage then takes the missile closer to 3 Mach speed in cruise phase.
- It can be launched from land, air, and sea.
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All statements are correct.
- BrahMos is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.
- Brahmos is named after the rivers Brahmaputra of India and Moskva of Russia.
- BrahMos is a two-stage missile with a solid propellant booster engine as its first stage which brings it to supersonic speed and then gets separated. The liquid ramjet or the second stage then takes the missile closer to 3 Mach speed in cruise phase.
- It can be launched from land, air, and sea.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT):
- It was constituted under the Companies Act, 1956.
- The chairperson and judicial members of the Appellate Tribunal shall be appointed after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
- It is the Appellate Tribunal to hear and dispose of appeals against any direction issued or decision made or order passed by the Competition Commission of India.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 and 3 only are correct.
- The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was constituted under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The chairperson and judicial members of the Appellate Tribunal shall be appointed after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
- It is the Appellate Tribunal to hear and dispose of appeals against any direction issued or decision made or order passed by the Competition Commission of India.
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2 and 3 only are correct.
- The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was constituted under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The chairperson and judicial members of the Appellate Tribunal shall be appointed after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
- It is the Appellate Tribunal to hear and dispose of appeals against any direction issued or decision made or order passed by the Competition Commission of India.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- The regulatory and administrative jurisdiction of minor minerals falls under the purview of state governments.
- River sand is considered a minor mineral.
- Power to notify the minor minerals lies with the Central Government.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
All statements are correct.
- The power to frame policy and legislation on the minor minerals are entirely subjected and delegated to the State Governments while policy and legislation relating to the major minerals are dealt with by the Ministry of Mines under the Central Government of India.
- Power to notify the minor minerals lies with the Central Government.
- River sand is considered a minor mineral.
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All statements are correct.
- The power to frame policy and legislation on the minor minerals are entirely subjected and delegated to the State Governments while policy and legislation relating to the major minerals are dealt with by the Ministry of Mines under the Central Government of India.
- Power to notify the minor minerals lies with the Central Government.
- River sand is considered a minor mineral.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements with respect to ‘Bongosagar’:
- It is a trilateral Naval Exercise between India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
- Its first edition was held in 2019.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
- Exercise Bongosagar, whose first edition was held in 2019, is aimed at developing inter-operability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations.
- It is a Bilateral Exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN).
Incorrect
2 only is correct.
- Exercise Bongosagar, whose first edition was held in 2019, is aimed at developing inter-operability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations.
- It is a Bilateral Exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN).
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements with respect to the Beijing Declaration:
- It is an agenda for women’s empowerment adopted by the UN.
- The Beijing Declaration was adopted at the end of the 2nd World Conference on Women (WCW).
- It set strategic objectives and actions for the achievement of gender equality in 12 critical areas of concern.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 3 only are correct.
- The Beijing Declaration is an agenda for women’s empowerment and is considered a key global policy document on gender equality, adopted by the UN.
- The United Nations has organized 4 world conferences on women: Mexico (1975), Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985) and Beijing (1995).
- The Beijing Declaration was adopted unanimously by the UN at the end of the 4th World Conference on Women (WCW) held in Beijing.
- The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action identified 12 critical areas of concern and states strategic interventions to deal with these concerns
- Twenty-five years have passed since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was ratified.
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1 and 3 only are correct.
- The Beijing Declaration is an agenda for women’s empowerment and is considered a key global policy document on gender equality, adopted by the UN.
- The United Nations has organized 4 world conferences on women: Mexico (1975), Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985) and Beijing (1995).
- The Beijing Declaration was adopted unanimously by the UN at the end of the 4th World Conference on Women (WCW) held in Beijing.
- The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action identified 12 critical areas of concern and states strategic interventions to deal with these concerns
- Twenty-five years have passed since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was ratified.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements with respect to Earthquake swarms:
- It is a series of multiple low magnitude earthquakes.
- They are the aftershocks of a high magnitude earthquake.
- Rampur in Himachal Pradesh and Koyna in Maharashtra have experienced Earthquake swarms.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 3 only are correct.
- Earthquake swarms are a series of multiple low magnitude earthquakes without a discernible main shock.
- They are different from the aftershocks of a high magnitude earthquake.
- Swarms are observed in volcanic environments, hydrothermal systems, and other active geothermal areas, according to geophysicists.
- Rampur in Himachal Pradesh and Koyna and Lathur in Maharashtra have experienced Earthquake swarms.
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1 and 3 only are correct.
- Earthquake swarms are a series of multiple low magnitude earthquakes without a discernible main shock.
- They are different from the aftershocks of a high magnitude earthquake.
- Swarms are observed in volcanic environments, hydrothermal systems, and other active geothermal areas, according to geophysicists.
- Rampur in Himachal Pradesh and Koyna and Lathur in Maharashtra have experienced Earthquake swarms.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements:
- Sun’s magnetic field reverses its polarity roughly every 11 years.
- A plage is a bright region in the chromosphere of the Sun typically found in regions of the chromosphere near sunspots.
- Solar filaments are large regions of very dense, cool gas, held in place by magnetic fields.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
None of the statements are incorrect.
- The magnetic field of the Sun is unique. Unlike many other celestial bodies, Sun’s magnetic field reverses its polarity roughly every 11 years.
- A plage is a bright region in the chromosphere of the Sun typically found in regions of the chromosphere near sunspots.
- Plages provide information about magnetic field locations and strength.
- Solar filaments are large regions of very dense, cool gas, held in place by magnetic fields.
- They are formed along magnetic neutral lines. Their presence represents the magnetic field distribution beneath.
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None of the statements are incorrect.
- The magnetic field of the Sun is unique. Unlike many other celestial bodies, Sun’s magnetic field reverses its polarity roughly every 11 years.
- A plage is a bright region in the chromosphere of the Sun typically found in regions of the chromosphere near sunspots.
- Plages provide information about magnetic field locations and strength.
- Solar filaments are large regions of very dense, cool gas, held in place by magnetic fields.
- They are formed along magnetic neutral lines. Their presence represents the magnetic field distribution beneath.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: Environment and Ecology“Madhuca Diplostemon” recently in news is:
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A threatened species of tree in the Western Ghats rediscovered after a gap of about 180 years.
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A threatened species of tree in the Western Ghats rediscovered after a gap of about 180 years.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: HealthConsider the following statements with respect to Hepatitis C:
- Hepatitis C virus belongs to the same family as Zika Virus.
- It causes inflammation of the liver.
- It is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
All are correct.
- Both Hepatitis C and Zika Virus belong to the family Flaviviridae.
- The Flaviviridae are a family of positive, single-stranded, enveloped RNA viruses.
- Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contaminated blood.
Incorrect
All are correct.
- Both Hepatitis C and Zika Virus belong to the family Flaviviridae.
- The Flaviviridae are a family of positive, single-stranded, enveloped RNA viruses.
- Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contaminated blood.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART):
- It is a missile-assisted release of a heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo system.
- It is an addition to the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities of India.
- It is an indigenously developed system by laboratories of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 and 3 only are correct.
- SMART is a missile-assisted release of lightweight anti-submarine torpedo system for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations far beyond torpedo range. Heavy-weight torpedoes are significantly larger in diameter.
- It is an addition to Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities of India.
- It is an indigenously developed system by laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Incorrect
2 and 3 only are correct.
- SMART is a missile-assisted release of lightweight anti-submarine torpedo system for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations far beyond torpedo range. Heavy-weight torpedoes are significantly larger in diameter.
- It is an addition to Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities of India.
- It is an indigenously developed system by laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: AgricultureConsider the following statements:
- Agriculture falls within the legislative competence of State governments.
- The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) announces MSP for various crops based on the recommendations of the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs.
- Minimum Support Price (MSP) has no legislative backing.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
2 only is incorrect.
- The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs announces MSP for various crops at the beginning of each sowing season based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
- Minimum Support Price (MSP) has no legislative backing.
- Agriculture falls within the legislative competence of State governments, through Entry 14 of the State List as mentioned in schedule 7 of the Indian Constitution.
Incorrect
2 only is incorrect.
- The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs announces MSP for various crops at the beginning of each sowing season based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
- Minimum Support Price (MSP) has no legislative backing.
- Agriculture falls within the legislative competence of State governments, through Entry 14 of the State List as mentioned in schedule 7 of the Indian Constitution.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements regarding CRISPR:
- CRISPR-Cas9 was adapted from a naturally occurring genome editing system in bacteria.
- CRISPR-Cas9 technology behaves like a cut-and-paste mechanism on DNA strands that contain genetic information.
- A women-only team has been awarded the Nobel Chemistry Prize for the CRISPR-Cas9 technique.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
All the statements are correct.
Incorrect
All the statements are correct.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: PolityRaghavan Committee dealt with:
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- S. V. S. Raghavan headed the Central Government committee set up for advising policy guidelines on competition and corporate governance, which later came to be known as SVS Raghavan Committee.
- On the recommendation of the Raghavan Committee, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP Act) was repealed and replaced by the Competition Act, 2002.
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- S. V. S. Raghavan headed the Central Government committee set up for advising policy guidelines on competition and corporate governance, which later came to be known as SVS Raghavan Committee.
- On the recommendation of the Raghavan Committee, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP Act) was repealed and replaced by the Competition Act, 2002.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following statement/s is/are correct?
- M-STrIPES is a software-based monitoring system launched by The National Tiger Conservation Authority.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority is set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests.
Options:
Correct
Both are correct.
- M-STrIPES, short for Monitoring System for Tigers – Intensive Protection and Ecological Status is a software-based monitoring system launched across Indian tiger reserves by the Indian government’s National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) in 2010.
- The system’s objective is to strengthen patrolling and surveillance of the Endangered Bengal tiger.
- The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was amended in 2006 to provide for constituting the National Tiger Conservation Authority responsible for implementation of the Project Tiger plan to protect endangered tigers.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority is set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
- M-STrIPES, short for Monitoring System for Tigers – Intensive Protection and Ecological Status is a software-based monitoring system launched across Indian tiger reserves by the Indian government’s National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) in 2010.
- The system’s objective is to strengthen patrolling and surveillance of the Endangered Bengal tiger.
- The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was amended in 2006 to provide for constituting the National Tiger Conservation Authority responsible for implementation of the Project Tiger plan to protect endangered tigers.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority is set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests.
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following statements are correct?
- Article 110 of the Indian Constitution provides for the presentation of the annual financial statement in both houses of the Parliament.
- Though both the Houses of Parliament discuss the Budget, only the Lok Sabha’s Concurrence is needed for the passage of the budget.
Options:
Correct
2 only is correct.
Article 112 of the Indian Constitution provides for the presentation of the annual financial statement in both houses of the Parliament.
Incorrect
2 only is correct.
Article 112 of the Indian Constitution provides for the presentation of the annual financial statement in both houses of the Parliament.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: PolityWith reference to RTI Act 2005, consider the following statements:
- RTI Act derives its authority from Article 19 of the Indian Constitution.
- The agencies with strategic importance like NIA, RAW, etc. are exempted under the Act.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Correct
Both are correct.
RTI Act derives its authority from Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. It derives its authority from the provision of Right to Know, which is inherent in Article 19. The cases of human rights violations and corruption are not exempted under the Act. The agencies with strategic importance for ensuring unity, sovereignty and security of the nation are exempted under the Act.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
RTI Act derives its authority from Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. It derives its authority from the provision of Right to Know, which is inherent in Article 19. The cases of human rights violations and corruption are not exempted under the Act. The agencies with strategic importance for ensuring unity, sovereignty and security of the nation are exempted under the Act.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following languages is/are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
- English
- Maithili
- Nepali
- Rajasthani
Options:
Correct
2 and 3 only are correct.
At present, the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution specifies 22 languages (originally 14 languages). These are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri (Dongri), Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Mathili (Maithili), Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
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2 and 3 only are correct.
At present, the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution specifies 22 languages (originally 14 languages). These are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri (Dongri), Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Mathili (Maithili), Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: PolityThe Gadgil Committee is related to:
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Western Ghats
The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), also known as the Gadgil Commission after its chairman Madhav Gadgil, was an environmental research commission appointed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests of India. The commission submitted the report to the Government of India on 31 August 2011.
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Western Ghats
The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), also known as the Gadgil Commission after its chairman Madhav Gadgil, was an environmental research commission appointed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests of India. The commission submitted the report to the Government of India on 31 August 2011.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the Kanva Dynasty of ancient India?
- It was founded by Vasudeva Kanva.
- It succeeded the Shunga Dynasty.
Correct
Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: HistoryWith reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following rulers patronised the celebrated Sanskrit grammarian Patanjali?
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Pushyamitra Sunga
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Pushyamitra Sunga
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Indian Councils Act, 1892?
- It increased the number of additional or non-official members in the legislative councils.
- The members were given the right to ask questions on the budget.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- The quarterly growth data is published since independence.
- The term ‘contraction’ refers to the decline in the value of GDP or output for a specific time period.
Correct
Only 2 is correct. The quarterly growth data is published since 1996.
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Only 2 is correct. The quarterly growth data is published since 1996.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: EconomyThe term ‘Rules of Origin’ appearing in the newspapers refers to:
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Criteria used to determine the national source of the product
Incorrect
Criteria used to determine the national source of the product
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