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Question: With reference to the captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis), consider the following statements:
1. The first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India was recorded at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati.
2. The first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in the world was recorded in France.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)
Question: Why has the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of ketoprofen and aceclofenac?
(a) Because these two drugs are responsible for developing antimicrobial resistance in humans.
(b) Because these two drugs are carcinogenic
(c) Because these two drugs reduce immune systems in cattle species.
(d) Because these two drugs are toxic to vultures.
Ans (d)
Question: In August 2023, the Oil India Ltd (OIL) received the status of:
(a) Category-I ‘miniratna’
(b) Category-II ‘miniratna’
(c) Navratna
(d) Maharatna
Ans (d)
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Question: In August 2023, the ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) received the status of:
(a) Category-I ‘miniratna’
(b) Category-II ‘miniratna’
(c) Navratna
(d) Maharatna
Ans (c)
Question: On which date our planet earth saw its first Plastic Overshoot Day?
(a) 15th July, 2023
(b) 28h July, 2023
(c) 1st August, 2023
(d) 5th August, 2023
Ans (b)
Question: In 2023, the ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ fell on:
(a) 15th July
(b) 28h July
(c) 2nd August
(d) 5th August
Ans (c)
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Question: Which of the following heritages has been recommended to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger?
(a) Historic Centre of Florence
(b) Venice and its Lagoon
(c) Sydney Opera House
(d) Western Ghats
Ans (b)
Question: In which city did the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurate ‘Unmesha’ and ‘Utkarsh’ festivals?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Puri
(c) Udaipur
(d) Bhopal
Ans (d)
Question: Consider the following statements:
1. In August 2023, the President of India inaugurated ‘Unmesha’ which was a festival of folk and tribal performing arts.
2. In August 2023, the President of India inaugurated ‘Utkarsh’ which was an international literature festival.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (d)
Question: The campaign ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ was launched to:
(a) promote organic farming
(b) honour farmers
(c) honour freedom fighters and bravehearts
(d) honour fold artists of India
Ans (c)
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