Current Affairs
based Model Questions
For Civils Prelims
2020 GS Paper
TEST 2
( 18 04 2020 )
Prepared by
:P.Potayya Sarma
1)) Consider the following statements :
1)India will provide $ 1 billion line of credit to further
contribute to the development of the Far East. 2)This is the first time that
India is giving a line of credit to a particular region of a country.
3)Present Government's Act East Policy has actively
engaged with the East Asia. This announcement
proved to be the take-off point of the Act Far East policy and it is our
firm belief that this step adds a new dimension to our economic diplomacy.
4)India and Russia will be active participants in the
development of the regions of our friendly countries according to their
priorities.
Which of the following statements
are correct?
(a)1only correct
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )1,2 , 3 and 4 only
(d)None
Ans:c
2.Consider the following phenomena:
1) There are benefits of several water conservation methods,
2)About 35-40% water could be saved and 20-25%
reduction in fertilizer use could be ensured by scheduling of irrigation.
3) Constructive use of water, which includes use of
recycled water and proper selection of crops, also helps in enhancing water
security.
4)Alternatives like cultivation of Fruits, Millets,
Bajra and selection of proper varieties of crops also ensure constructive
utilisation of water.
5)Using Bio mulch and Hydro Gels which ensures slow
release of water and utilising microbes that help in efficient absorption of
water shall help in further ensuring reduced and proper utilisation of water in
agriculture.
Which of the above is / are the things often discussed in the
conservation of water ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 , 3 ,4,5
Ans:d
3)Consider the following :
1. Asia can make 21st century as century of peace and holistic development, where the nations can tackle the common challenges of poverty, disease, illiteracy and terrorism.
1. Asia can make 21st century as century of peace and holistic development, where the nations can tackle the common challenges of poverty, disease, illiteracy and terrorism.
2. It is stressed that the five principles of Indian thought –Samman
(respect), Samvad (dialogue), Sahayog (cooperation), Shanti (peace) and
Samriddhi (prosperity) - to achieve this goal.
3. “A key feature of India’s
Neighbourhood First Policy is also its engagement with its neighbours in
sub-regional groupings of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and Bay of Bengal
initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC),
apart from a trilateral maritime co-operation format with Sri Lanka and
Maldives to improve Maritime Domain Awareness and co-operation”
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
( c ) 2 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: d
4.Consider the following :
(1) NITI Aayog in December,2019 released the second edition of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, which comprehensively
documents the progress made by India’s States and Union
Territories towards achieving the 2030 SDG targets.
(2) India’s composite score has improved from 57 in 2018 to 60 in 2019,
thereby showing noticeable progress
(3 ) The maximum gains been made in Goals 6 (clean water and
sanitation), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure) and 7 (affordable and
clean energy).
(4) All three states that were in the ‘Aspirant’ category (with score/s
in the range of 0–49)—Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar and Assam—have graduated to the ‘Performer’ category
(50–64). Five states—Andhra
Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, and Sikkim—moved up from the
‘Performer’ category to the
‘Front Runner’ category (65–99). Kerala achieved the first rank in the
composite SDG Index with a
score of 70, followed by Himachal Pradesh at 69. Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, and Tamil Nadu ranked
at the third position with the score of 67
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b), 2 , 3 and 4 only
( c ) 2 only1
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: b
5)Consider the following :
1)The Global Investment Trend Monitor report compiled by United Nations
Conference on Trade
and Development (UNCTAD) states that the global foreign direct
investment remained flat in 2019 at
$1.39 tn, a 1 per cent decline from a revised $1.41 tn in 2018.
2)India was among the top 10 recipients of Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) in 2019, attracting $49 bn in
inflows, a 16 per cent increase from the previous year, driving the FDI
growth in South Asia, according
to a UN report released in 2019.
Which of the above is correct ?
(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
6)Consider the following :
1)India’s “high power” communication satellite GSAT-30, aimed at
providing high-quality television,
telecommunications and broadcasting services, was successfully launched
onboard Ariane 5 rocket
from French Guiana in the early hours of 17 Jan.
2)The satellite derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT
satellite series, and is equipped with
12C and 12Ku band transponders. GSAT-30 is to serve as a replacement to
the “aging” INSAT-4A
spacecraft services with enhanced coverage.
3)The satellite provides Indian mainland and islands coverage in Ku-band
and extended coverage in C-
band covering Gulf countries, a large number of Asian countries and
Australia.
4)With a mission life of 15 years, GSAT-30 is an operational
communication satellite for DTH, television
uplink and VSAT services.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1, 2 , 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
( c ) 1 and 3 only1
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: a
7) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a pact with the
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
to establish an optical telescope under “Project NETRA”. Consider the
following :
1) The organisation also tied up with NIT-Karnataka to set up a regional
academic centre for space to
promote research and development.
2)Project NETRA was launched by ISRO in Sep 2019. Under the Project,
ISRO plans to set up
observational facilities that will help in making early warnings to
satellites about debris and hazards in
their orbit.
3)It includes radars, telescopes, control centres and data processing
units.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
( c ) 1 and 2 only
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: d
8) Neon, which is described as
the world’s first “Artificial Human”. Consider the following :
1)At the CES 2020, Star Labs demoed six avatars of Neon based on people
from different walks of life,
including a yoga instructor, a banker, a K-pop star, a news anchor, and
a fashion model among others.
2)The brainchild of Pranav Mistry, President, and CEO of Star Labs, Neon
aims to deliver a deeply
personalised experience with an AI.
3)Neon or rather Neons can converse and sympathise like real human beings.
Star Labs stresses that Neon shouldn’t be confused with regular bots or
commercial AIs like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which tell users weather
updates or play music.
4)The AI also understands Hindi, Spanish and other languages.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 , 3 and 4 only
( c ) 2 only
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: b
9.Which of the following statements best describes UNCCD COP14 ?
(1) India is
the host country of UNCCD COP14 beginning from 2nd to
13th September 2019.
(2) The UNCCD is an international
agreement on good land stewardship.
(3 ) The Convention entered into force in
December 1996. It is one of the three Rio Conventions along with United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD).
(4) India became a signatory to UNCCD on
14th October 1994 and ratified it on 17th December 1996.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
( c ) 1, 2 , 3 and 4 only
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: c
10) SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001. Russia, China,
Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are the founding
members. There could be a fresh beginning between India and Pakistan at
diplomatic level later this year when India plays host to Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO).
Consider the following :
1) It is said India would extend
invitation to all heads of state, including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran
Khan, for the SCO meet.
2) The SCO head of state meeting is expected to be held in the second
half of the year 2020
3) This is the first instance when India will be hosting the meeting of
the council of heads of govt of the
SCO.
4)Dominated by China, the SCO has emerged as a significant grouping of
emerging economies.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)1, 2 , 3 and 4
( c ) 2 only
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: b
11)Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th Jan every year to
mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
Consider the following :
1) 9th Jan was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was
on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa and
eventually led India’s freedom struggle. Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas conventions
have been held every year since 2003.
2)Since 2015 the event was declared as a biennial and takes place once
in two years.
3)The 15th PBD Convention was held from 21-23 Jan 2019 in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
4)The theme of PBD Convention 2019 was “Role of Indian Diaspora in
building New India”.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
( c ) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: c
12)Which of the following is correct ?
1) Chapchar Kut :Mizoram celebrated, the biggest and most important
festival of the Mizos, on Mar 6.
2) Parshuram Kund Mela : In Arunachal Pradesh, the famous was held
recently.
3) Buxa Bird Festival’: The
fourth festival ‘was held in Buxa National Park in West Bengal’s Alipurduar
district.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
( c ) 1, 2 , 3
(d)2 and 3 only
Ans: c
13 )Consider the following :
1)Kerala became the first state to pass a resolution against the
Citizenship Amendment Act amid
widespread protests across the country.
2)The Centre on 10 Jan announced that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act
will come into force from Jan
10,2020
3)In a gazette notification, the Union home ministry said the Act under
which non-Muslim refugees from
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given Indian citizenship,
will come into force from Jan
10. The CAA was passed by Parliament on Dec 11,2019
4)According to the CAA, members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi
and Christian communities who
have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan till Dec 31, 2014
facing religious persecution
there will not be treated as illegal immigrants but given Indian
citizenship.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 ,2,3,4 only
(b) 2 only
( c ) 1, 2 , 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only
Ans: a
14)Consider the following :
1) Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision is to ensure water for all.
2) Atal Bhujal Yojana is launched
and this scheme with a total outlay of
Rs.6000 cr will be implemented
over a period of five years.It aims to improve ground water management
through community participation in identified priority areas in seven states.
3) The states which are not identified are Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
4)Implementation of the scheme is expected to benefit nearly 8350 Gram
Panchayats in 78 districts in
these States.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
( c ) 1, 2 ,3, 4
(d)2 and 3 only
Ans: c
15)With reference to the Electoral
Rolls, consider the following statements:
1)‘Electoral Roll is the foundation on which the entire
superstructure of the Election Commission of India stands.
2)It is urged that
all the citizens to participate in the verification programmes so that
the Commission can provide better electoral services in all forthcoming
elections.’
3)‘It is an important opportunity for all the voters to
verify and authenticate their details.
4)Participation of people is paramount to the success
of the drive, and all to come forward
and ensure an error free Electoral Roll as it is the heart of the electoral
process.
Which of the above is / are the things often discussed in the media ?
(a)1only correct
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d)1,2,3,4
Ans:d
16. Amy General is a highly decorated and
accomplished Officer. Consider the following phenomena:
1) ‘Sena Medal’ (Distinguished) will be awarded for command of his Battalion
2) the ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ will be awarded for his services
3)‘Ati Vishisht Seva Medal’ will be awarded for command
4) ‘Param Vishisht Seva Medal’ will be awarded for his distinguished services
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1,2,3,4
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans:b
17)With reference to the Ethanol Blended
Petrol (EBP), consider the following statements :
1)Government has been implementing Ethanol Blended
Petrol (EBP) Programme wherein OMCs sell petrol blended with ethanol up to 10%.
2)This programme has been extended to whole of India
except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands with effect
from 01st April, 2019 to promote the use of alternative and environment
friendly fuels.
3)This intervention also seeks to reduce import
dependence for energy requirements and give boost to agriculture sector.
Which of the following is / are correct ?
(a)1only correct
(b) 2 only
( c )1, 2 and 3
(d)3 only
Ans:c
18. Consistent surplus of sugar production in India is
depressing sugar price.
Consider the following :
1)Consequently, sugarcane farmer’s dues
have increased due to lower capability of sugar industry to pay the farmers.
2)Government has taken many decisions
for reduction of cane farmer’s dues.
3)With a view to limit sugar production
in the Country and to increase domestic production of ethanol, Government has
taken multiple steps including, allowing diversion of B heavy molasses and
sugarcane juice for ethanol production.
Which of the above is / are is correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans : d
19)With reference to the Prices of
Pulses and Onions, consider the following statements:
1)State governments to buy Pulses and Onions from
Central buffer for retailing in their respective States/UTs to check price rise
and ease pressure on prices.
2) It is stressed on the need for creation of a Price
Stabilization Fund in each State so as to ensure that price rise can be
effectively tacked at the State level itself.
Which of the following is / are correct ?
(a)1only
(b) Both 1 and 2
( c ) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Either 1 or 2
Ans:b
20.With reference to Leo Pargyil , consider the following:
1)Leo Pargyil is the third highest peak of Himachal
2)It is considered to be among the most challenging and
technically difficult peak to scale.
3)It lies in the Zanskar range.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans: d
21)With reference to the AH-64E Apache
Attack Helicopter , consider the following statements:
1)IAF formally inducted the AH-64E Apache Attack
Helicopter into its inventory at Air Force Station Pathankot.
2)The helicopter is capable of delivering variety of
weapons which include air to ground Hellfire missiles, 70 mm Hydra rockets and
air to air Stinger missiles.
3)Apache also carries one 30 mm chain gun with 1200
rounds as part of area weapon sub system.
4)To add to the lethality of the helicopter, it carries
fire control radar, which has a 360° coverage and nose mounted
sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c ) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3,4
Ans:d
22.Consider the following phenomena:
1)Peace and stability of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
are crucial for ensuring prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and the entire
world
2)It is necessary to have a frank exchange of views on the current
security situation in the Indo-Pacific region, including developments on the
Korean Peninsula and in the South China Sea.
Which of the above is / are the things often discussed in the media ?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
23)With reference to the New Development
Bank , consider the following statements
1)The NDB is the first Multilateral Development Bank
established by developing countries and emerging economies — Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Africa.
2)The mandate of the Bank is to mobilize resources for
infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging
economies and developing countries, complementing the existing efforts of
multilateral and regional financial institutions for global growth and
development.
3)India is one of the founding members, holding 20%
stake in the Bank. The Bank is headquartered in Shanghai.
Which of the following is / are
correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )1,2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 3
Ans:c
24. With reference to IDBI Bank consider the following:
1)IDBI Bank needed a one time infusion of capital to
complete the exercise of dealing with its legacy book.
2)It has already substantially cleaned up, reducing net
NPA from peak of 18.8% in June 2018 to 8% in June 2019.
3)The capital for this has to come from its
shareholders. LIC is at 51% and is not allowed to go higher by the insurance
regulator. Of the Rs. 9,300 crore needed, LIC would meet 51% (Rs. 4,743 crore).
4)Remaining 49%, amounting to Rs. 4,557 crore, was
proposed from Central Government as its share on one time basis.
Which of the above is / are the things often discussed in the media ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 and 4 only
(c ) 1,2,3,4
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans : c
25) LoC trade is meant to facilitate
exchange of goods of common use between local populations across the LoC in
Jammu & Kashmir .
Consider the following statements:
1)The trade is allowed through two Trade Facilitation
Centres located at Salamabad, Uri, District Baramulla and Chakkan-da-Bagh,
District Poonch.
2)The trade takes place four days a week.
3)The Trade is based on Barter system and zero duty
basis.
4)Cross LoC trade routes are being misused by the
Pakistan based elements for funnelling illegal weapons, narcotics and fake
currency etc.
Which of the following is/ are
correct ?
(a)1only correct
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3,4
Ans:d
26.Consider the following about ‘gender equality :
1)Educating women and girls about financial services, instilling the
value of investment and the discipline of financial investing in them early
would not only make them run households better, but would also help bring a
turnaround in the fortunes of our country.
2)Empowering women through financial literacy is not only important in
terms of bridging the gender gap but also to ensure a more secure future for
women.
3)Gender equality must be the concern of every citizen and not just the
women alone.
4)By setting ‘gender equality’ as a standalone Sustainable Development
Goal (SDG), the United Nations has recognized the economic and social
imperative of closing the gap.
5)As a matter of fact, without achieving gender equality, most of the
sustainable goals may not be achieved to their full purpose.
Which of the above is / are the things often discussed ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 and 4 only
(c ) 1,2,3,4,5
(d) 4 and 5 only
Ans : c
27) Consider the following :
1)Qingdao: China
2)Khardung La and Chang La passes : on the Ladakh Range at altitudes over 17000
ft.
Which of the above is/are correct ?
(a)1only correct
(b) 2 only
( c ) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:c
28. Cyclonic storm ‘FANI’ (pronounced as ‘FONI’) over southeast Bay of
Bengal (BoB) & neighbourhood moved nearly northwards and intensified
into severe cyclonic storm in
the same evening (1730 hrs IST). Continuing to move nearly northwards, it
intensified further into very severe cyclonic
storm over southeast and adjoining southwest BoB in the
early morning (0530 hrs IST) of 30th April
2019. It lay centred over
southwest & adjoining southeast of BoB near latitude 12.6°N and longitude
85.7°E, about 800 km south of Puri (Odisha), 620 km south-southeast of
Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and about 660 km north-northeast of Trincomalee
(Sri Lanka).
Actions suggested are:
1)Total suspension of fishing operations.
2) Extensive evacuation from coastal areas and diversion or suspension of rail and road
traffic.
3) People in affected areas to remain indoors.
4) Movement in motor boats and small ships not advisable.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 and 4 only
(c ) 1,2,3,4
(d) 4 only
Ans : c
29) With reference to disasters, consider the following :
1)National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
2)NDRF
3)State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)
Which of the following is / are active
relating to disaster management in India ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans:d
30.With reference to Chandrayaan-2,
India’s second lunar mission, consider the following :
1)It has Orbiter
2) It has Lander (Vikram)
3)It has Rover (Pragyan)
Chandrayan – 2 has which
modules ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans : d
31) With reference Chandrayaan-2, India’s
second lunar mission, consider
the following statements:
1)The Orbiter and Lander modules will be interfaced
mechanically and stacked together as an integrated module and accommodated
inside the GSLV MK-III launch vehicle.
2)The Rover is housed inside the Lander. After launch
into earth bound orbit by GSLV MK-III, the integrated module will reach Moon
orbit using Orbiter propulsion module.
3)Subsequently, Lander will separate from the Orbiter
and soft land at the predetermined site close to lunar South Pole.
4)Further, the Rover will roll out for carrying out
scientific experiments on the lunar surface. Instruments are also mounted on
Lander and Orbiter for carrying out scientific experiments.
Which of the following is / are
correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3,4
Ans:d
32. The Government of India has notified the Electoral Bond Scheme
2018 . As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a
person (as defined in item No. 2 (d) of Gazette Notification), who is a citizen
of India or incorporated or established in India.
Consider the following :
1)A person being an individual can buy
Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
2)Only the Political Parties registered
under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951)
and which secured not less than one per cent of the votes polled in the last
General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the
State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
3) The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed
by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorized
Bank.
4)State Bank of India (SBI) has been authorized to issue and
encash Electoral Bonds through its 29 Authorized Branches
5)The Electoral Bonds shall be valid for fifteen
calendar days from the date of issue and no payment shall be made to any
payee Political Party if the Electoral Bond is deposited after expiry of the
validity period. The Electoral Bond deposited by an eligible Political Party in
its account shall be credited on the same day.
Which of the above is / are is
correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4
(c ) 1,2,3,4
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans: c
33)With reference the waste to wealth mission project,
consider the following statements
1)It has been approved under the recently constituted
Prime Minister’s Science Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC),
which is an overarching body for assessment, creation and implementation of
major scientific, technology and innovation interventions for India.
2)“The Idea is to consolidate all possible Waste to
Wealth Technologies, learn from the best practices followed worldwide, and
implement them on the ground for Indian cities.”
3)The long-term goal is to create circular economic
models for waste management, by leveraging big data analytics and frontier
technologies to streamline waste in India
Which of the following is /are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d)1,2,3
Ans:d
34.Consider the following :
1)Therapeutics or repurposing of drugs to fight against
COVID-19 is the second vertical where Central Drug Research Institute(CDRI) is
getting involved.
2) Under this, the researchers are trying to repurpose
some already existing drugs that have been used by clinicians.
3) “One of the fastest ways to get therapeutics to the
patient is through repurposing known drugs against COVID-19 infection”.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1,2,3
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Ans : b
35)With reference to the Water
Storage in reservoirs in India in first half of 2019, consider the following
statements:
1)The total storage capacity of the 91 reservoirs in India is 161.993 BCM which is about 63% of
the total storage capacity of 257.812 BCM which is estimated to have been
created in the country.
2)37 Reservoirs
out of these 91 have hydropower benefit with installed capacity of more than 60
MW.
3)The Southern region includes States of Andhra
Pradesh, Telangana, AP&TG (Two combined projects in both states),
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
4)There are 31 reservoirs under CWC monitoring having
total live storage capacity of 51.59 BCM.
Which of the following is/are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c ) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3,4
Ans:d
36. Transport sector is already the
second largest consumer of energy in India. Therefore, the need for clean urban
mobility cannot be over emphasized.
Consider the following :
1)The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has
estimated that India’s commercial energy demands and emissions will increase by
about 6 to 7 times by 2031-32 from the levels in 2011 unless drastic reform measures
are envisioned and implemented dedicatedly.
2)It is estimated that urban transport accounts for
about 25 per cent of the greenhouses gases worldwide and is increasingly
leading to air and noise pollution in cities.
3)Spending more time in a polluted atmosphere is
adversely affecting the health of the population.
Which of the above is / are the things often discussed in the media ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 ,2, 3
(d) 2 only
Ans: c
37) Reports have appeared in a section of
the media regarding the usage of data, revisions in the estimates of the Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) and associated indicators including the GDP Back-Series
which require a clarification on behalf of the Ministry of Statistics and
Program Implementation.
With reference to the above,
consider the following statements:
1)The estimation of GDP in any economy is a complex
exercise where several measures and metrics are evolved to better measure the
performance of the economy.
2)For the purpose of global standardization and
comparability, countries follow the System of National Accounts evolved in the
UN after elaborate consultation. The System of National Accounts 2008 (2008
SNA) is the latest version of the international statistical standard for the
national accounts, adopted by the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC)
in 2009 and is an update of the earlier 1993 SNA.
3)In India, the Base Year of the GDP Series was revised
from 2004-05 to 2011-12 and released on 30 January, 2015 after adaptation of
the sources and methods in line with the SNA 2008.
4)Ministry had earlier decided to revise the Base Year
of the GDP/GVA and IIP to 2017-18 and steps have been taken to expedite the
revision exercise.
Which of the following is/are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d)1,2,3,4
Ans:d
38 . The WTO meeting is being held at a
time when the multilateral rule-based-trading system is facing serious and
grave challenges. In the recent past, there have been increasing
unilateral measures and counter measures by members, deadlock in key areas of
negotiations and the impasse in the Appellate Body, which threaten the very
existence of Dispute Settlement Mechanism of the WTO and impacts the position
of the WTO as an effective multilateral organisation.The current situation has
given rise to demands from various quarters to reform the WTO.
Consider the following :
1)The two-day meeting in India in 2019, also provides an opportunity to the developing
countries and LDCs to build consensus on how to move forward on the WTO
reforms, while preserving the fundamentals of the multilateral trading system
enshrined in the WTO.
2)The deliberations will aim at getting a direction on
how to constructively engage on various issues in the WTO, both institutional
and negotiating, in the run up to the Twelfth Ministerial Conference of the WTO
to be held in Kazakhstan in June 2020.
3)The logjam in the Appellate Body is a serious threat
to the dispute settlement mechanism of the WTO and the implementation function
of the Organization.
4)The fundamentals of the system are being tested
through a tide of protectionism around the world vitiating the global economic
environment. The situation does not bode well for developing countries,
including the LDCs.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3,4
Ans : d
39) Consider the following statements :
1)A project of ‘Plantation of Rudraksh Trees in
Uttarakhand’ as a part of CSR initiative under the ‘Namami Gange’ Programme.
2) The project aims at planting 10,000 Rudraksh trees
in the catchment area of river Ganga in Uttarakhand in association with local
community and other stakeholders,
3) It will also
help in generating income for people residing in those areas
Which of the following is / are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans:d
40. China controls more than 95% of
world’s supply of Rare Earth oxides .
Consider the following :
1)India is also involved in exploration of REE in parts
of Siwana Ring Complex in Rajasthan and at Ambadongar in Gujarat.
2) It is sure
that huge beach sand mineral resources, potential hard rock, inland Rare Metal
and REE resources are likely to contribute in the indigenous growth of Indian
industries under the aegis of “Make in India”.
3) Rare Metals (RM) like Niobium, Tantalum,
Lithium and beryllium and exploration for rare earth resources, based on
indigenous technology and expertise.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans : d
41)With reference to the Lok Pal ,
consider the following :
1)The Lokpal is the first institution of its kind in
independent India, established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 to
inquire and investigate into allegations of the corruption against public
functionaries who fall within the scope and ambit of the above Act.
2)The Government appointed Justice Shri Pinaki Chandra
Ghose, as the first Chairperson of the Lokpal who was administered oath on 23rd March,
2019 by the President of India.
3)The Government has also appointed four Judicial and
four non-Judicial Members.
4)The office of Lokpal is temporary functioning from
the Hotel Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
Which of the following is/are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d)1,2,3,4
Ans:d
42. The World Metrology Day (WMD) is
celebrated annually on this very day as the Metre Convention was signed by
representatives of seventeen nations on May 20, 1875.
Consider the following:
1)The new SI is being implemented worldwide from 20th May
2019 i.e. the World Metrology Day.
2) The Convention set the framework for global
collaboration in the science of measurement and in its industrial, commercial
and societal applications.
3) It is being unanimously adopted the resolution to
redefine four of the seven base units, the kilogram (SI unit of weight), Kelvin
(SI unit of temperature), mole (SI unit of amount of substance), and ampere (SI
unit of current).
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans: d
43)Exercising powers vested in him under Article 75 (1) of the
Constitution of India, the President of India appointed Shri Narendra Modi to
the office of Prime Minister of India.
Consider the following statements :
1) President requested Shri
Modi to advise him about the names of others to be appointed members of
the Union Council of Ministers;
2) President requested Shri Modi to indicate
the date and time of the swearing-in-ceremony to be held at Rashtrapati
Bhavan
3)A letter stating that Shri Narendra Modi has been
elected leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party was handed over to the President.
Letters of support from NDA constituent parties were also handed over to the
President.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1 and 2 only
( c )2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans:d
44. In terms of Section 73 of the
Representation of People’s Act, 1951, consider the following:
1)A copy of the Notification issued by the Election
Commission of India, containing the names of Members elected to the House of
the People – following General Elections to the 17th Lok Sabha
– was submitted by them to the President.
2)Election Commission of India consists of
The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Sunil Arora, Election Commissioners Shri Ashok Lavasa and
Shri Sushil Chandra and they met the
President of India in May , 2019.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
45)With reference to the
Dissolution of 16th Lok Sabha , consider the following :
1)The Cabinet in its meeting held on
24.05.2019 has advised The President to dissolve the 16th Lok
Sabha with immediate effect.
2)The President has accepted the advice
of the Cabinet on 24.05.2019 and signed the Order dissolving the 16th Lok
Sabha in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Sub-clause (b) of Clause
(2) of Article 85 of the Constitution.
Which of the following is / are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)Both 1 and 2
( c )2 only
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:b
46.Consider the following :
1)Indian Diaspora is a great strength of our nation.
2)Diplomats must continually engage with Diaspora while
also safe-guarding their interests and looking after their welfare and ensuring
that their efforts and goodwill is appreciated and channelized suitably.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
47) India
has emerged as the fastest growing economy with global powers acknowledging
India’s growth story. consider the following statements :
1)We must renew our efforts to gain a permanent
membership of the UN Security Council by further enhancing support from world
nations and building a sustained dialogue in favor of UNSC reforms.
2)We have to build consensus for the expansion and
democratization of a number of other multilateral fora to ensure representation
of a number of other emerging nations.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)2 only
( c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:c
48. With reference to the National Clean Air programme (NCAP) , consider
the following:
1) To combat air pollution, Ministry of Environment,
Forest & Climate Change has recently launched the National Clean Air
programme (NCAP) which is a mid-term 5 Year Action Plan with targets of 20-30%
reduction of PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentration in 102 cities, out of which 84
cities have already submitted their action plan.
2)The main objective of NCAP is to control and abate
air pollution across the country.
3)It is a multi sectoral and collaborative approach
with mainstreaming and integration.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans: d
49) Padma Awards
viz., Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and
Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country . Consider
the following statements:
1) Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on
the occasion of the Republic Day every year.
2) The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’
and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all
fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine,
Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and
Industry etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or
sex are eligible for these Awards.
3)Government servants including those working with
PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
4)All citizens can make nominations/recommendations
including self-nomination
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)1only
(b)1,2,3,4
( c )2 and 3 only
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:b
50. NHAI FASTag is a ‘bank-neutral’
FASTag i.e. no bank is pre-assigned to the FASTag at the time of purchase by
customer from a Point-of-Sale or Online and offers the flexibility to customer
to link the FASTag with their existing bank account by using My FASTag Mobile
app, currently available on Google Play Store.
Consider the following:
1)The digital payments of toll shall enhance
transparency and promote cashless transactions, converting India into less-cash
society supporting the Digital India Programme.
2)IHMCL is focused on enhancing the user experience of
FASTag customers and is constantly working on new strategies to ensure
efficient and delightful tolling experience.
3) FASTag is also available at selected petrol pumps in
Delhi NCR and identified Common Service Centers (CSCs) and we are also in
process of expanding the outreach to other Metros cities. This online sale
initiative is an important achievement for IHMCL and will ensure easy
availability of FASTag at the doorsteps of the customers.
Which of the above is / are correct
?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 and 4 only
(c ) 1 ,2,3
(d) Neither 1 nor 3
Ans : c
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