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

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Question: With reference to the bird ecosystem, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. The —the richness of all other birds.

2. Habitat guilds —

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 Oak species, consider the following statements:

1. — Himalayas.

2. —family.

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 nano-urea, consider the following statements:

1. — of the farmers.

2. — to 20 percent.

3. I—based nitrogen fertilizer.

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 universe, consider the following statements:

1. Local sheet—

2. Less than —

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 non-basmati rice, consider the following statements:

1. Patented —

2. Iron rich—

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 centre’s announcement on pension benefits for Covid-19 victims, consider the following statements:

1. Under the EDLI—

2. Benefits—

3. Dependent—

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: Which of the followings are included in the ‘currency in circulation’?

1. —

2. —

3. S—

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which one of the followings is not included in the PM CARES For Children scheme?

(a) —

(b) —

(d) —

Question: Jayanti-a new species of which of the followings was found in the Kurra caves of Chhattisgarh?
(a)—
(b) —
(c) —
(d) —

Question: Recently seen in the news, what are greater yellownape, rufous sibia, white-throated laughingthrush and black-faced warbler?
(a) —
(b) —
(c) —
(d) —

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Question: With reference to the Quantum entanglement, consider the following statements: (Live Science)

1. Observations—

2. The most —

3. Entangle —

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 Vaigai River, consider the following statements: (Down To Earth)

1. Megamalai —

2. The Vaigai —

3. The Vaigai —

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 edible oil in India, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. India —

2. While —

3. The p—

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: What are reasons behind rising edible oils pricing? (Indian Express)

1. Shifting —

2. —

3. —

4. —

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: Which of the following communities enthusiastically protect blackbucks? (Down To Earth)

1. —

2. —

3. —

Select the correct answer using the code given below?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. —

2. —

3.—

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 Lakshadweep, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. The —

2. The —

3. It is a —

Select the correct answer using the code given below?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: Which three —— influence the Galapagos Islands marine life?

1. .—

2. .—

3. .—

4. .—

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. The.—under the Union Home Ministry.

2. The .—under the Prime Minister Office.

3. The .—under the Cabinet Secretariat.

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 Neglected Tropical Diseases, consider the following statements:

1. The London .—

2. Neglected Tropical.—

3. The WHO .—

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. German.—

2. French.—

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 Reclining Buddha, consider the following statements:

1. A reclining.—

2. The Reclining .—

3. The reclining.—

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: In what context was the ‘indemnity clause’, recently mentioned in the media?

(a) .—

(b).—

(d) .—

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the National Digital Health Mission?

1. It w.—

2. It .—

3. Under .—

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The ICAR has developed seed production technology for the Red Snapper, which is a:

(a) .—

(b) .—

(d) .—

Question: Which medicine is being used in the treatment for Mucormycosis?

(a).—

(b) .—

(d) .—

Question: The Competition Commission of India receives Green Channel notices for:

(a) .—

(b) .—

(d) .—

Question: Which option is not correct?

(a) .—

(b) .—

(d) .—

Question: Recently held “The Eclipse and After”, was:

(a) .—

(b) .—

(a) .—

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Question: The National Pension System (NPS) covers which of the followings?

1.—-

2.—-

3. —-

4. —-

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: With reference to the Mekedatu dam, consider the following statements:

1. The —-

2. The —-

3. —-

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: Van Gujjars are the forest-dwelling nomadic community inhabiting in which of the following states/UTs?

1. —-

2.—-

3. —-

4. —-

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 4 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Question: With reference to the Galápagos Islands, consider the following statements:

1. —-

2. —-

3. —-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: With reference to the ‘Beed district formula’ also called the “80-110 plan”, consider the following statements:

1. The firm —-

2. The —-

3. The formula —-

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: With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme —-

2. Aadhaar —-

3. Premium—-

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: With reference to the cyclones, consider the following statements:

1. Typical —-

2. The wind —-

3. Tropical —-

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: Biomass is converted to energy through which of the following processes?

1. —-

2. H—-

3. —-

Select the correct answer using the code given below?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The “Fitment committee”, recently in news, is related to which of the following?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Dried —-

2. India —-

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In what context was the “11-day war” recently mentioned in the media?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about cyclone “Yaas”?

1.—-

2. T—-

3. —-

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which option is correct about the Mekedatu dam, recently seen in the news?

(a) It is a—-

(b) It is a—-

(d) It is a —-

Question: With reference to the foodgrain production in India as per Third Advance Estimates, consider the following statements:

1. Total Foodgrain —-

2. Total production—-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In What context was the “Copay or copayment” mentioned in the newspapers?

(a) —-

(b) C—-

(d) —-

Question: In which state is the Kesar mango variety, recently in news, produced?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: Which Union Ministry has decided to set up a “National Mission on use of Biomass in coal based thermal power plants”?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: In what context the IMF chief used the term ” ricochet impact”?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d)—-

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News: In a temporary reprieve for Yes Bank in the AT-1 (additional tier-1) bonds case, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has imposed an interim stay on an earlier order passed———–(Moneycontrol)

Question: The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) hears and disposes of appeals against orders passed by which of the followings?

1. —-

2. —-

3. —-

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: Season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom by air route on May 24, 2021—-(PIB)

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. —-

2. —-

3. —-

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: India has attracted total FDI inflow of US$ 81.72 billion during the financial year 2020-21———(PIB)

Question: With reference to the FDI inflow in India in FY 2020-21, consider the following statements:

1. I—-

2.—-

3.—-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered all encroachments to be removed from Banni grasslands within six months————–(Down To Earth)

Question: With reference to the Banni grasslands, consider the following statements:

1. —-

2. T—-

3. —-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which option is not correct about the AT-1 bonds, recently seen in the newspapers?

(a) T—-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: Aleurodicus dispersus, recently in the news, is a:

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: Which organisation has recommended that India should have Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs)?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: According to a recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India, from which deep sea area the maximum species has been reported?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

Question: NASA has announced to launch VIPER rover on which Celestial Body?

(a) —-

(b) —-

(d) —-

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News: Cyclone Tauktae has affected more than half of India and badly hit all states on India’s west coast——(Indian Express)

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Only —–

2. Cyclones —–

3. Cyclone —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: Twenty three farmers are actively a part of Mati Farms, across the highland regions of Gajapati district, Koraput—-(The Hindu)

Question: Which of the followings have been accorded the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) status?

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on May 21, 2021 said it will transfer a surplus of Rs 99,122 crore to the government for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2021—–(The Hindu)

Question: What are sources of RBI’s earnings?

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

News: The Supreme Court upheld the government’s move to allow lenders to initiate insolvency proceedings——(The Indian Express)

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

1. Creditors—–

2. There is —–

3. Individuals —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: Activists and writers have urged the Odisha government to take immediate steps to the prevent loss of lives among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups——(The Hindu)

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Dongria—–

2. The Bonda —–

3. Dongria Kondh —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: Home quarantine as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 would not work of lives among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups———(The Hindu)

Question: What are the criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India?

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. —–

5. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 4 and 5 only

(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

News: The UNESCO has accepted the nomination of 14 forts on the theme of Maratha Military Architecture in Tentative Lists of its World Heritage Site———–(Indian Express)

Question: Consider the following pairs:

1. —– Shivaji Maharaj

2. Raigad Fort: Birthplace of Shivaji

3. —–Maratha Empire

Which of the pair/pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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News: The government on May 19, 2021 announced a 140% increase in the subsidy on di-ammonium phosphate (DAP)—CLICK FOR PDF––(Indian Express)

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

1. The MRPs of all fertilisers in India are decontrolled.

2. DAP is the second most commonly used fertiliser in India after urea.

3. As far as DAP fertiliser is concerned, the subsidy is fixed, but MRP is variable.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: The Zebrafish could help humans reach Mars by understanding how a form of hibernation———–(Down To Earth)

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

1. The —–

2. It is—–

3. Zebrafish —–

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: The World Health Organization (WHO) has formed a high-level expert panel ‘One Health’ to study the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases—CLICK FOR PDF–—(Down To Earth)

Question: Which of the followings are zoonotic diseases?

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. —–

5. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 4 and 5 only

(b) 2, 3 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

News: Six sites have been added to India’s tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites————–(The Hindu)

Question: Consider the following pairs of cultural heritages in India?

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

News: INS Rajput was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard on May 21, 2021———(PIB)

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about INS Rajput?

1. It was —–

2. It was—–

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

News: The Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Agency (Apeda) helped export a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota (Chikoo) to the United Kingdom———(The Mint)

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

1. The —–

2.—– highest grower of this fruit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

News: According to the Department of Economic Affairs, ——–was included in the Harmonised Master List—–(The Hindu)

Question: With reference to the “infrastructure status” consider the following statements:

1. The Union—–

2. —– Infrastructure sub-sectors.

3. The infrastructur—–

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: What is objective of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) T—–

Question: What is the scientific name of the ‘corpse flower’, recently seen the media?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Coelacanth, once thought to have gone extinct with the dinosaurs, has been discovered alive in the:

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

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News: More than 70 per cent habitat of the snow leopard, over 12 Asian countries, remains unresearched, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) said in a recent report. –CLICK FOR PDF (Down To Earth)

Question: With reference to the snow leopard, consider the following statements:

1. . —–

2. . —–

3. In India. —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: A new study has revealed that Earth’s tectonic plates were formed 3.6 billion years ago and since then have moved continuously CLICK FOR PDF—-(Live Science)

Question: With reference to the tectonic plate, consider the following statements:

1. Except . —–

2. . —–

3. . —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: Inflation as measured by the Wholesale Price Index quickened to a record high of 10.5% in April 2021 CLICK FOR PDF—–(The Mint)

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. The CPI . —–

2. The wholesale. —–

3. The commodities . —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: The Pleistocene-era rock paintings dating back to 45,000-20,000 years ago–CLICK FOR PDF–(Indian Express)

Question: The artwork in the Maros-Pangkep region is believed to be the world’s oldest hand stencil. The statement is about:

(a) . —–

(b) . —–

(d) . —–

News: A-76-the world’s biggest iceberg has broken off of Antarctica, the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel satellite shows—CLICK FOR PDF—- (Live Science)

Question: With reference to the A-76 iceberg, consider the following statements:

1. . —–

2.. —–

3. . —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

News: The Defence ministry has asked the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to build tunnel under the Shinkun La pass-—CLICK FOR PDF–—(Hindustan Times)

Question: Which of the following passes are found in the present Manali-Leh route?

1. . —–

2. . —–

3. . —–

4. . —–

5. . —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 3 and 5 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

News: United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched “Space-Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Flight 5” (SBIRS Geo-5)——–(Space.com)

Question: The “Space-Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Flight 5” (SBIRS Geo-5) was launched for:

(a). —–

(b) . —–

(d) . —–

News: NASA on May 16, 2021 launched KiNET-X mission on a Black Brant XII rocket, from its Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia————–(Space.com)

Question: What is objective of the NASA’s recently launched KiNET-X mission?

(a) . —–

(b) T. —–

(d) . —–

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Question: Which of the following wild bird species have populations exceeding one billion birds? (BBC)

1. —–

2. —–

3. E—–

4. —–

5. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Question: With reference to the “bogs”, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. A bog—–

2. Bogs—–

3. Peatbog—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Legislative Council in the state, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. The Constitution —–

2. Parliament —–

3. A Legislative—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. Section —–

2. There is —–

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: (The Hindustan Times)

1. Bamuni —–

2. Kundoli —–

3. According to—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: What is an escrow account, recently mentioned in the news?
(a) It is a—–
(b) It is —–
(c) It is —–
(d) It is—–

Question: Which state is home to pastoralist communities like Rabaris, Bharwads, Charan, Aahir, Jatt, Mer and Sama?
(a) —–
(b) —–
(c) T—–
(d) —–

Question: In which country is the Farzad B gas field located?
(a) —–
(b) —–
(c) —–
(d) I—–

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Question: Consider the following statements: (The Indian Express)

1. In 2020-21, —–.

2. Rice—–

3. Wheat —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to impact of lightning on animals, consider the following statements: (Indian Express)

1. An animal —–

2. Taller —–

3. When —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, consider the following statements: (The Mint)

1. The SEBI—–

2. Sovereign —–

3. The sovereign —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the COVID-19 hospitalisation insurance policy, consider the following statements: (The Hindu)

1. Many —–

2. Treatment —–

3. A person—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the pulses, consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. India —–

2. India i—–

3. In the —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The red-eared slider, recently in the news, is: (The Hindu)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Which state has created a new district Malerkotla? (The Hindu)

(a) —–

(b)—–

(d) —–

Question: Which country was recently in the news due to “mice rain”? (Indian Express)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) S—–

Question: What is a “J form”, recently mentioned in the news? (Indian Express)

(a) It —–

(b) It—–

(d) It —–

Question: Recently discovered “Subdoluseps nilgiriensis” is: (The Hindu)

(a) A—–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: In which country the “Winchcombe meteorite” was displayed for public? (The Indian Express)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Which country’s Nok culture was recently in the news?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: What is the name of the new isotope of uranium? (Sci-News)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: In which country a talkative species of dinosaur called Tlatolophus galorum has been discovered? (BBC)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

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Question: With reference to the Mucormycosis, consider the following statements: (PIB-Current Science)

1. It is a —–

2. The disease i—–

3. Mucormycosis —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about China’s Tianwen-1 mars mission? (Current Science)

1. Its rover —–

2. Its rover—–

3. China is —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(a) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the World Bank’s remittance report, consider the following statements: (Current Economy)

1. India —–

2. In 2020, —–

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: (Indian Express-Current Geography)

1. Meteoroids —–

2. When —–

3. When a —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements: (Live Science-Current Geography)

1. Zealandia —–

2. Subduction —–

3. The Tasman—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the SWAMIH Fund, consider the following statements:

1. It has been —–

2. The fund —–

3. SWAMIH —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: With reference to the amended provisions of the FCRA enacted in September 2020, consider the following statements:

1. All the existing —–

2. All the NGOs —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Consider the following pairs of deepest points and the related oceans?

1. Molloy Hole: Arctic Ocean

2. Brownson Deep : Atlantic Ocean

3. Factorian Deep: Indian Ocean

Which of the pair/pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the PLI Scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’, consider the following statements:

1. The project —–

2. The project—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which country’s air defence system is known as “Iron Dome”?

(a) Iran

(b) Turkey

(d) USA

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about DOGE-1 Mission?

1. Under —–

2. This will—–

3. The —–

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: Who has introduced a feature called ‘Indicative Notes’ on its official website?

(a) S—–

(b) —–

(d) —–

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Question: Which of the followings are called as Pseudocereals?

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following pairs of coronavirus variants:

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. —–

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: With reference to the greenhouse emission and its effect on layers of atmosphere, consider the following statements:

1. The —–

2. Carbon—–

3. The —–

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about ORIRIS-REx?

1. It is a—–

2. It has —–

3 It is—–

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which statement is not correct about Al-Aqsa Mosque complex?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(c)—–

(d) —–

Question: In which state/UT is the Governing Body of ‘Yountan Society’ functions?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: What happens when a person has Asperger’s Syndrome?

(a) H—–

(b) H—–

(d) H—–

Question: Why China announced to create “a line of separation” at the Mount Everest?

(a) To r—–

(b) To —–

(d) To—–

Question: Which one of the following has not been classified as a Variant of Concern (VOC) by the WHO?
(a—–
(b) —–
(c) —–
(d) U—–

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Question: With reference to the Arctic Council, consider the following statements:

1. India —–

2. The Arctic—–.

3. India has a—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements are correct about 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3)?

1. It was—–

2. India a—–

3. The theme f—–

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Question: In which of the following protected areas, the “white-bellied heron” has been sighted?

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 3 only

(a) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Business Responsibility and Sustainability reporting (BRSR), consider the following statements:

1. It has—–

2. Under —–

3. The BRSR —–

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which has released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Why Union Finance Minister has declined to exempt vaccines, Covid-related drugs and oxygen concentrators from goods and services tax (GST)?

(a) B—–

(b) B—–

(d) —–

Question: The ethereum, recently in the news, is:

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: In which state is the Hakki-Pikki tribal community found?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) K—–

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Question: With reference to the Blockchain technology, consider the following statements:

1. It is—–

2. Only v—–

3. Every —–

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 methane, consider the following statements:

1. Methane i—–

2. Methane breaks —–.

3. Methane —–

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 Hoolock gibbon, consider the following statements:

1. Hoolock —–

2. Hoolock gibbon—–

3. Hoolock gibbons —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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

1. Pangolins are—–

2. Pangolins are—–

3. The Chinese —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, consider the following statements:

1. It has established —–

2. The President —–.

3. Only Parliament —–.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Natural Uranium, consider the following statements:

1. Uranium —–

2. U-235 i—–

3. Natural —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Aedes aegypti is a known vector of several viruses including which of the followings?

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: According to the SEBI’s public technical group (TG), which of the followings are ineligible to raise funds using the social stock exchanges (SSEs) mechanism?

1. —–

2. P—–

3. —–

4. —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: In which state are the Amguri, Bagori, Chirang, Deosur, Harmati, Hatidandi and Kanchanjuri animal corridors located?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Which of the following has released the “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict and Conservation” report?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d)—–

Question: Which has proposed the “model insurance villages” concept?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Which has launched the ‘Connectivity Partnership’ in May 2021?

(a) I—–

(b) —–

(d) I—–

Question: The US has joined “Christchurch Call to Action”, which is related to:

(a) —–

(b) S—–

(d) —–

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

1. —–

2. —–

3.—–

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Narcondam Island, consider the following statements:

1. It —–

2. Narcondam—–.

3. It has —–

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements are correct about “Crocidura narcondamica”?

1. It is a—–

2. It was —–

3. With the —–

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the state Director General of Police (DGP), consider the following statements:

1. A DGP is to—–

2. The selected —–

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. In the nitrogen plants —–

2. Zeolite Molecular —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In which country is the Panga ya Saidi cave complex, the earliest known human burial in Africa, is located?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Multiple cases of mucormycosis were reported in the recovering coronavirus patients in Delhi. What is mucormycosis?

(a) A black —–

(b) A black —–

(d) A black —–

Question: The “Permanent Structured Cooperation (Pesco)”, recently in the news, is:

(a) A—–

(b) A —–

(d) A gene —–

Question: Section 142 of the Social Security Code, 2020 is related to:

(a) —–

(b) C—–

(d) —–

Question: What is the name of the SpaceX rocket which successfully launched and landed in May 2021?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Which of the following will be developed as a Spiritual Smart hill Town?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: Eight Asiatic lions housed in which city’s Nehru Zoological Park (NZP) had tested positive for SARS-CoV2 virus?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: The ‘BVLOS Experiment Assessment and Monitoring (BEAM) Committee” is related to:

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: The SUTRA model, recently in the news, is related to:

(a) An —–

(b) An —–

(d) A new —–

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Question: Consider the following statements:

1. The 50 per cent limit on reservation in —–

2. The Constitution—–

3. The final say —–

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 cloudburst, consider the following statements:

1. A cloudburst —–

2. A cloudburst—–

3. Cloudbursts—–

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 SVAMITVA Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a—–

2. The scheme —–

3. The scheme a—–.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The Kam Sorai bird, recently in the news, is found in the:

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

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

1. Biodiesel —–

2. It can be —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In which country tonnes of fish were found dead in Qaraoun lake due to pollution?

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: The term “Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)” is sometimes mentioned in the media in the context of the affairs of:

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

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Question: With reference to the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) principle, consider the following statements: (Business Line)

1. It was —–

2. The Income —–

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: (The Hindu)

1. India is —–

2. India is —–

3. Article 21 of our Constitution would indubitably encompass the right of non-refoulement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements: (WHO)

1. One molecule —–

2. Oxygen saturation—–

3. Venous blood t—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements are correct about the IOC’s Rule 50? (Indian Express)

1. It provides—–

2. It forbids —–

3. It prohibits —–

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: In which country is the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), recently mentioned in the news, active? (The Hindu)

(a)—–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: The “Maximum Admissable Export Quantity (MAEQ)” was recently mentioned in the news in the context of: (Business Line)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(c)—–

(d) —–

Question: R21/Matrix M is the new vaccine candidate: (Indian Express)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

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Question: Which of the following events influences polar motion? (Indian Express)

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. —–

Select the correct answer using code the given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: With reference to the Oxygen concentrators, consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. While —–

2. Oxygen —–

3. Oxygen —–

Select the correct answer using code the given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), consider the following statements: (PIB)

1. Since Delhi —–

2. The allocation t—–

3. The amount —–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The Government has also allowed production of ethanol from which of the followings? (PIB)

1. —–

2. —–

3. —–

4. —–

Select the correct answer using code the given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: Recently a J&K government teacher was terminated from his services by the Lieutenant Governor under which Article of the Constitution of India? (The Hindu)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) A—–

Question: Which country has approved the proposed sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft to India? (The Hindu)

(a) —–l

(b) —–

(d) F—–

Question: A new species of which of the following has been named as “Xylophis deepaki”? (The Hindu)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: What is PANGOLIN in the context of the SARS-CoV-2? (The Hindu)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: What is Ayush-64, recently mentioned in the news? (PIB)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(d) —–

Question: The “Putola Nach” is a form of string puppetry in the state of: (The Hindu)

(a) —–

(b) —–

(c)—–

(d) —–

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Question: With reference to the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), consider the following statements:

1. The Reserve —–

2. It is a group —–

3. The NGFS was launched a—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

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

1. The MACS —–

2. The soybean —–

3. India is—–

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. High —-

2. High courts —-

3. While the —-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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

1. The Tuna—-

2. Tuna i—-

3. Tuna —-

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The Supreme Court recently issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 124-A of the IPC which deals with:
(a) —-
(b) —-
(c) —-
(d) —-

Question: What is the objective of the Operation ‘Samudra Setu-II’?
(a) T—-
(b) To—-
(c) To —-
(d) To —-

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The viral—-

2. Nodavac-R is—-

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor

Question: In which country is the Plain of Jars-a UNESCO heritage site, located?

(a)—-

(b)—-s

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