UPSC Prelims GENERAL STUDIES-1 Current Affairs MCQ APRIL 2021 : GS TIMES IAS-PCS

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Question: With reference to the NRTP (Non resident taxable persons), consider the following statements:

1. Under the Indian——

2. For NRTP——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the 3D printed house, consider the following statements:

1. Concrete——

2. Using ——

3. Using ——

4. This technology——

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 4 only

Question: Consider the following faults:

1. ——Fault

2. —— thrust

3. ——thrust

4.—— Hill fault

5. A—— fault

Which of the above are located in the North-East (NE) Indian region?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 3, 4 and 5 only

Question: Which country is not part of Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)?

(a) I——

(b) ——

(d)——

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Python-5 missile?

1. It is ——

2. It was——.

3. It is——

(a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The Tianhe module launched by China is:

(a) A ——

(b) A ——

(d) Mars ——

Question: What is the objective of the recently launched ‘IA2030’ initiative?

(a) To maintain i——

(b) To promote ——

(d) To——

Question: The recently launched ‘Pyrasol’ project is:

(a) An——

(b) An ——

(d) An——

Question: With reference to the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is now ——

2. According to the act——

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which country has launched the “Middle East Green” initiative?

(a) ——

(b)——

(d) ——

Question: Which country has launched NEO-01 spacecraft to catch space debris with net?

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

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Question: With reference to the organic products, consider the following statements:

1. Organic products ——

2. The NPOP ——

3. NPOP ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about organic food exports?

1. India’s export ——

2. Oil cake ——

(a) 1 only

(2) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the trachoma, consider the following statements:

1. It is a ——

2. Its ——

3. As per t——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Capital expenditure includes money spent on which of the followings?

1. Acquiring——

2. Upgrading ——

3. Repayment ——

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the summer crops, consider the following statements:

1. Summer ——

2. Farmers ——

3. Pulses,——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the SIPRI and its report, consider the following statements:

1. SIPRI ——

2. The world’s ——

3. In 2020, ——

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Global Forest Goals Report 2021, consider the following statements:

1. The report ——

2. The report ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(2) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘Large Area Certification’ (LAC) scheme?

1. The scheme ——

2. This unique——

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In which state is the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, located?

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: The ancient Buddhist site of Thotlakonda, recently in the news, is located in the state of:

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) T——

Question: The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) scheme has been launched by the:

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: In which country is the Karen National Liberation Army active?

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

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Question: With reference to the summer crops, consider the following statements:

1. Summer ——

2. Farmers——

3. Pulses,——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the malaria, which of the following statements are correct?

1. India ——.

2. Every ——.

3. Theme ——.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the followings is/are related to the Yemen Civil War?

1. ——

2. ——

3. ——

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which Union Ministry has distributed e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme?

(a) Ministry o——

(b) Ministry ——

(d) Ministry ——

Question: What is the name of the newly discovered smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy?

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) T——

Question: In which country a group of 15 people lived in and explored the cave in isolation as part of the Deep Time project?

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: Contracting COVID-19 after vaccination is known as:

(a) ——

(b)——

(d)——

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Question: With reference to the “LeadIT” initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It is an——

2. It is——

3. The US——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which statements are correct about Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2021?

1. It was r——

2. India was r——

3. The index ——

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the ‘harlequin ichthyosis’, consider the following statements

1. It is a r——

2. In India, ——

3. Mutations ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Mars’ ——

2. NASA’s——

3. MOXIE ——.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which species of monkey was used to create the world’s first monkey embryos containing human cells?

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: Which organization has announced to support eight joint research projects of IIT Delhi under its RESPOND programme?
(a) ——
(b) ——
(c) I——
(d) ——

Question: Which country organized the Boao Forum in April 2021?
(a) ——
(b) ——
(c) ——
(d) ——

Question: In April 2021, India was elected by acclamation to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council. Which of the following is not among those three bodies?
(a) ——
(b) ——
(c) ——
(d) ——

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Question: Why the US treasury department has retained India in the currency manipulator watch list?

1. ——

2. India——

3. India——

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 only

Question: With reference to the appointment of ad-hoc judges in the High Courts, consider the following statements:

1. If the vacancies ——

2. If more than ——

3. The percentage——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: India’s crude oil and natural gas production have been falling consistently. Which of the followings are reasons behind this fall?

1. India’s crude ——

2. Interest ——

3. Higher ——

Select the answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements are correct about World Press Freedom Index 2021?

1. India is——

2. The report ——

3. Norway——

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: With reference to the peace clause, consider the following statements: (Economic Times)

1. It is a clause of the Agriculture Agreement which protects countries using subsidies.

2. India has for the first time invoked the peace clause at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for exceeding the 10 per cent ceiling on support it offered its rice farmers in 2019-20.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the ‘Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Adaptation Planning in India Using a Common Framework’, consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. It was released——

2. The report has i——.

3. Among all states,——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. Rs. 945 Crore——

2. Grants of ——.

3. This Scheme ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the countercyclical capital buffer (CCCB), consider the following statements: (Financial Express)

1. It is part ——

2. Under CCCB, ——

3. The Reserve ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The term “class effect” is sometimes mentioned in the media in the context of the affairs of: (The Hindu)

(a) ——

(b) T——

(d) ——

Question: With reference to the asset reconstruction companies (ARCs), consider the following statements: (Financial Express)

1. ARCs ——

2. Asset ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: Consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. The habitats of ——

2. The Cholistan desert ——

3. The Desert National Park, ——

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Naga people, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. The Naga people ——

2. The Naga l——

3. The Naga——

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. India’s first ——

2. Meghalaya hosts——.

3. The Nongkhyllem——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Researchers have found a new species of cynodonts from Tiki Formation. In which is the Tiki Formation located? (The Hindu)

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: Researchers have found a new species of cynodonts from Madhya Pradesh. Cynodonts were: (The Hindu)

(a)——

(b)——

(d) ——

Question: Pakistan witnessed large scale violence in April 2021 after banning which organisation? (The Hindu)

(a) ——

(b) M——

(d) J——

Question: Where is the Aditya-L1 Support Centre is being set up to monitor and coordinate on the work on Aditya-L1’s various payloads? (The Hindu)

(a) L——

(b) ——

(d) Nainital

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Question: With reference to the volcanic eruptions, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth and NASA)

1. The sulphur d—–

2. Volcanic—–

3. Volcanic—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following gases are emitted from a volcanic eruption? (NASA)

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. h—–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: Which of the followings are responsible for freshwater salinization syndrome (FSS)? (Down To Earth)

1. —–

2. —–ucture,

3.—–

4. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: On April 17, 2021 moon came between which two planets?

(a) V—–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: With reference to the southwest monsoon forecast, consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. The 96 to —–n.

2. The LPA of t—–

3. Since 2003,—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: In which country is the Damasak town located where 65,000 people have fled following attacks?

(a) K—–

(b) —–

(d) S—–

Question: India and which country’s space agency CNES signed an agreement for cooperation for India’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: What is a Dogecoin?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) A—–

Question: SAATHI is an initiative by:

(a) Ministry—–

(b) Ministry —–

(d) Ministry o—–

Question: Which of the following has launched the IP Guru initiative?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

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Question: With reference to the GDP deflator, consider the following statements:

1. It is the ratio ——

2. It helps show ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the CPI Vs WPI, consider the following statements:

1. The WPI ——

2. The wholesale ——

3. Wholesale-level inflation in March——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Nominal GDP differs——

2. A zero nominal g——

3. GDP price deflator ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the followings can be registered as an OCI cardholder?

1. A foreigner——

2. A foreign——

3. A foreign s——

Select the correct answers using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following new amendment/amendments has/have been introduced in the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholding?

1. A person——

2. If a person has ——

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. The spectrum held by telecom companies can be a part of insolvency process.

2. The telecommunication companies have the right to use the spectrum as they own it.

3. The spectrum can only be sold or transferred from one telco to another only if the government’s dues with respect to the said asset are clear.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the new varieties of crop developed, which option is not correct?

(a) P——

(b) P——

(d) P——

Question: Why almost two months annual fishing ban for April-June months is announced in some of the coastal states of India?

(a) T——

(b) T——

(d) ——

Question: What is the title of the ‘State of World Population Report 2021’?

(a) Our——

(b) My ——

(d) My ——

Question: The ‘Paris Call for Trust and Security’, recently in the news, is related to:

(a) C——

(b) Fr——

(d) Co——

Question: Which of the following has launched the MANAS app to promote mental wellbeing across age groups?

(a) N——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the ‘Transport 4 All Digital Innovation Challenge ‘?

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

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Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Sajibu——..

2. The ——.Community.

3. The New ——. Kashmir.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the recently launched e-SANTA?

1. It is a——.

2. It is an ——.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: What was the outcome of the recently concluded Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV 2020)?

(a) It f——.

(b) It a——.

(d) It achieved ——.

Question: Which of the following protected areas are located in Assam?

1. ——.

2.——.

3. ——.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the currency chest, consider the following statements:

1. These c——.

2. The money ——.

3. The securit——.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following has launched the Poshan Gyan digital repository?
(a) ——.
(b) ——.
(c) I——.
(d) F——.

Question: The European Union’s drug watchdog has found a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and which rare blood clot?
(a) ——.
(b) ——.
(c) ——.
(d) ——.

Question: The Narrow-Line Seyfert 1, recently mentioned in the media, is:
(a) ——.
(b) ——.
(c) ——.
(d) ——.

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Question: With reference to the tritium, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. Tritium is a ,——.

2. Tritium is ,——.

3. When ingested,——.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the followings were key strategies for maximising milk production in India? (Down to Earth)

1. ,——.

2. ,——.

3. ,——.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the zoonosis disease, consider the following statements: (Down to Earth)

1. A ,——.humans.

2. ,——. parasitic.

3.,——.d the environment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: According to a recent report, illegal sale of sturgeon, one of the most endangered species in the world, is rampant in the lower Danube region. What is a sturgeon? (Down to Earth)

(a) ,——.

(b) ,——.

(d) ,——.

Question: What are ‘living fossils’? (Down to Earth)

(a) Those ,——.

(b) An ,——.

Question: Which two organisations have come together to launch Aahaar Kranti’ mission?
(a) ,——.
(b) ,——.
(c) ,——.
(d) ,——.

Question: Which two countries have launched the construction of “Central Asia International Centre for Trade and Economic Cooperation”?
(a) ,——.
(b) T,——.
(c) ,——.
(d) ,——.

Question: Which of the following has launched the India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0?
(a) ,——.
(b) ,——.
(c) ,——.
(d) I,——.

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Question: Consider the following statements:

1. As per the Lokayukta Act,——.

2. A person found——

3. In the past——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Irrawaddy, bottle-nose and humpback, recently mentioned in the media, are:

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: With reference to the UNCLOS, consider the following statements:

1. Under——

2. Straight Baselines a——

3. UNCLOS does——

4. India and ——

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 , 3 and 4

Question: With reference to the Ganges river dolphin, consider the following statements:

1.The Ganges river dolphin ——

2. The Ganges dolphin ——

3. The Ganges dolphin ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: What is the objective of recently launched Shaphari scheme?

(a) To promot——

(b) To——

(d) To promote——

Question: With reference to the marine produces in India, consider the following statements:

1. Frozen ——

2. Australia——

3. Andhra Pradesh, ——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which glacier has been termed as the “Doomsday Glacier “?
(a) ——
(b) ——
(c) T——
(d) ——

Question: India has signed MoU with which country’s Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH)?
(a) ——
(b) ——
(c) ——
(d) ——

Question: Which ship of the US Navy carried out a freedom of navigation patrols (FONOP) in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without consent?
(a) ——
(b) ——
(c) U——
(d) ——

Question: After abolition of Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), appeals against decisions of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) can be filed in the:
(a) ——
(b) ——
(c) ——
(d) ——

Question: In which state is the Umngot dam project proposed?
(a) ——r
(b) ——
(c) ——
(d) ——

Question: Which country’s Natanz nuclear facility was in the news due to cyber attack?
(a) ——
(b)——
(c) ——
(d)——

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Question: With reference to the fuel consumption in India, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. India’s fuel demand ——

2. ——s contracted since 1998-99.

3. India consumed——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the fertilizer pricing in India, consider the following statements: (Financial Express)

1. Retail prices of ——

2. The MRP o——

3. The Centre——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Consumer confidence Survey, consider the following statements: (RBI)

1. The survey is ——

2. The survey ——

3. The survey is——

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the ‘three-banded rosefinch’, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. It is a ——

2. In India,——

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In April 2021, which two countries agreed on instituting a ‘Strategic Partnership on Water’? (PIB)

(a)——

(b) I——

(d)——

Question: What is the outcome of the Muon g-2 experiment? (BBC)

(a) There ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

Question: In which country, a 3000 years old “lost golden city” was discovered near Luxor recently? (Hindustan Times)

(a) ——

(b) ——

(d) ——

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Question: With reference to the Government Securities Acquisition programme (G-SAP) by the RBI, consider the following statements:

1. The G-SAP is——–

2. Due to the RBI——–‘s G-SAP, the overall borrowing costs for the government go down.

3. ——– under pressure.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: What are quasars?

1. These are ——–

2. These are——–

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF), consider the following statements:

1. It is operated ——–

2. Contributions ——–

3. Donors to——–

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. The rights guaranteed under Articles ——–

2.The right not to be deported, i——–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: The Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) has been launched by:

(a) G-7 countries

(b) G-20 countries

(d) European Central Bank

Question: With reference to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme ——–

2. The PLI Scheme——–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:

1. The award (decision) made ——–

2. One can appeal ——–

3. There is no ——–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: What is a formal scientific classification of “double mutant” Covid-19 virus in India?

(a) ——–

(b) ——–

(d) ——–

Question: Which one of the followings is not the member of E9 Countries?

(a) ——–

(b) I——–

(d)——–

Question: Which institution has launched the ‘Lab on Wheels’?

(a) ——–

(b) ——–

(d) I——–

Question: The Bhavani jamakkalam is a GI-tagged product of:

(a) ——–

(b) ——–

(d) ——–

Question: The term LULUCF is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of:

(a) ——–

(b) ——–

(d) ——–

Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the SARTHAQ initiative?

(a) Ministry of——–

(b) Ministry of——–

(d) Ministry of——–

Question: India currently only extracts alkaloids from opium gum at facilities controlled by the:

(a) Department——–

(b) Revenue——–

(d) Department——–

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Question: With reference to the Wolf–Rayet stars, consider the following statements:

1. They are highly———-

2. They represent ———-

3. They are———-

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following cities?

1. ———-

2. ———-

3. A———-

4. ———-

5. ———-

Which of the above cities have raised municipal bonds till April 2021?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 3, 4 and 5 only

(d) 2, 4 and 5 only

Question: With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It is a multi membe———-

2. It was set———-

3. The CVC ———-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

Question: Which of the followings are members of the CBI Director Search committee?

1. ———-

2. ———-

3. ———-

4. ———-

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Question: With reference to the PDOT Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a ———-

2. The p———-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: What is objective of the recently launched ‘Anamaya’?

(a) To enhance ———-

(b) To enhance———-

(d) To encourage ———-

Question: Which Union Ministry has launched Madhukranti portal?

(a) Ministry———-

(b) Ministry o———-

(d) Ministry ———-

Question: With reference to the Financial Inclusion Index, consider the following statements:

1. It will be ———-

2. The Financia———-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. The President ———-

2. Justice Nuthalapati———-.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

were the three biggest crude oil suppliers to India?

(a) ———-

(b) ———-

(d) ———-

Question: What is the objective of the recently formed ‘India H2 Alliance’ (IH2A)?

(a) To———-

(b) To c———-

(d) To———-

Question: What is the name of the Supreme Court of India’s recently launched Artificial Intelligence portal?

(a) S———-

(b) S———-

(d) S———-

Question: Which Union Ministry has launched Madhukranti portal?

(a) Ministry ———-

(b) Ministry———-

(d) Ministry of ———-t

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Question: Consider the following statements:

1. In contrast ———-pre-packaged insolvency resolution process ———-.

2. The existing management retains———-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the Minimum Support Price Scheme (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP), consider the following statements:

1. The Minimum Support Price Scheme (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) ———-

2. The scheme has ———-

3. The state agencies———-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Question: The US has raised questions at India’s RoDTEP scheme. The RoDTEP scheme is related to:

(a) ———-

(b) ———-

(d) ———-

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Question: What are the reasons behind falling migrating bird counts in Chandigarh? (Indian Express)

1. Contractual fishing

2. Cultivation of water chestnuts

3. Increasing water level

4. The change in the pattern of cropping

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: With reference to the coral reefs, consider the following statements: (BBC)

1. Coral————–

2. They are————–

3. Corals ————–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following apps and their uses: (IMD)

1. ————– advisories to farmers

2. ————– of the country.

3. ————– report for an area

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers, consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. It is compiled by the ————–

2. The index is————–

3. The index————–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021, consider the following statements: (The HIndu)

1. The policy offers ————–

2. The policy ————–

3. The policy ————–

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: With reference to the Biodiversity Heritage Sites in India, consider the following statements: (The Hindu and NBA)

1. Under Section ————————— importance as Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS).

2. Under sub————————– management and conservation of BHS.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the Biodiversity Heritage Sites in India and their locations, consider the following pairs: (NBA)

1. H————————–: Manipur

2. ————————–: Maharashtra

3.————————– Mizoram

4. ————————–Madhya Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Question: Consider the following pairs of US Visa categories and concerned subjects: (The Hindu)

1. ————ltural workers

2.———— visitors

3. ————transfers

4. ————holders

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 4 only

Question: With reference to the 2013 Companies Act, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. Small shareholders————

2. ———— by small shareholders.

3. Minority shareholders————

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the critical minerals, consider the following statements: (Down to Earth)

1. ———— lithium.

2. ———— nickel.

3. ————platinum.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: With reference to the ‘quantum dots’ (QDs), consider the following statements:

1. These are———–

2. When ———–

3. Research ———–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The Part-III of the scheme ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure’ is for those States who carry out at least 3 out of the 4 reforms specified by the Ministry of Finance. Which of the followings are those 4 reforms?

1. One ———–

2. ———–

3. ———– Reform

4.———–y Reform

5. ———– Reforms

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2, 3, 4 and 5

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5

(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5

Question: With reference to the E-Way Bill System, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched ———–

2. E-Way Bill ———–

3. Instead of e———–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Global Gender Gap Report 2021?

1. India has ———–

2. Finland i———–.

3. The ———–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Recently discovered ‘Nacaduba sinhala ramaswamii Sadasivan’ is a

(a) ———– species

(b)———– species

(c)———– species

(d) ———–y species

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Article 244(A) a———–

2. Articles 244(2) is———–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which of the followings are possible through the Internet of Things (IoT) devices?

1. Monitoring———–

2. Manage———–

3. Water ———–

4. Optimize———–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Question: With reference to the Harmonised System of Nomenclature HSN Code, consider the following statements: (Financial Express)

1. A GST taxpayer having turnover of more than 2 crore rupees in the preceding financial year have to furnish 6 digits Harmonised System of Nomenclature HSN Code, or Service Accounting Code, SAC from April 1, 2021.

2. HSN codes for goods at 6 digits are universally common.

3. The World Trade Organization developed HSN Code as a multipurpose international product nomenclature.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Culex mosquitoes, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. It is also—————-

2. These are —————-

3. They —————-

4. With the change —————-

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: With reference to the RBI norms on “recurring online transactions”, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. Under the new norms, —————-

2. The new rule —————-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the inflation in India, consider the following statements: (Economic Times)

1. The headline CPI i—————-

2. The core inflation—————-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Consider the following statements: (IUCN)

1. The African forest —————-

2. The African —————-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the insurance penetration in India, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. Insurance —————-

2. The penetration —————-

3. The penetration —————-

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: In which country is the ‘Hefazat-e-Islam’ group active? (The Hindu)
(a) —————-
(b) S—————-
(c) —————-
(d)—————-

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