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Q.2) India successfully test-fires advanced interceptor missile from Abdul kalam Island.
Select the correct option with respect to Abdul kalam Island.
a) It is the new name of Sri Hari Kota located in Andhra Pradesh.
b) It is located in French Guinea
c) It is an island located off Odisha coast.
d) It is located in Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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Q.4) Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary accounted for a large number of fatalities over the past six
months. Chinnar Wild life sanctuary is located in which of the following state/UT of India
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Puducherry
d) Kerala
Q.6) The High Court of Rajasthan has declared the practice of ‘Santhara’ as illegal. Which
of the statements correctly explains Santhara?
a) It is a ritual of sacrificing Bulls in front of Goddess Kali in local annual festival.
b) It is a Jain custom of voluntary death by performing fast until death.
c) It is the name given to the performance of Child marriage in Rajasthan.
d) It is a practice of honour killing of a couple if a girl and a boy of same village gets married
to each other.
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Q.8) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the US Agency for
International Development (USAID) have launched a new joint project named SERVIR-
Mekong.
Which of the following statements regarding this project are correct?
1. The SERVIR program helps governments and development stakeholders in incorporating
Earth observations and geospatial technologies into natural disaster response to
improve food security, safeguard human health and manage water and natural
resources.
2. It is recently launched for five South Asian countries namely Burma, Cambodia, Laos,
Thailand and Vietnam.
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b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
"The award will be conferred upon such a personality every year who has made significant
contribution for creating awareness and spreading Hindi among public at large,"
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The campaign was initiated by the government to increase the accessibility of the physical
environment in the country. In addition, the campaign focuses on enhancing the
accessibility and usability of Public Transport, and information & communication.
Prepare Bhagat Singh and his contributions in Freedom Struggle. Books written by him,
organizations, he was part of or established. His role models and ideological influences etc.
Bhagat Singh was born on 27 September 1907 at Banga in Lyallpur district (now Pakistan) to
Kishan Singh and Vidya Vati.
Q.12) ISRO has successfully launched ASTROSAT. Consider the following statements w.r.t
it
1. It is a kind of telescope
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Nuakhai- Oddisa
Chavang Kut- celebrated by the Kuki-chin group in North-east India on 1 November
Gudhi Parwa- elebrated by the Marathi people in Maharashtra, Karnataka
Gawai Dayak- Sarawak, Malaysia and West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Q.15) ‘Bhama Kalapam,’ ‘Parvathi Parinayam’ and ‘Bhakta Prahlada’ are related to which
of the dance forms
a) Kathakali
b) Kuchipudi
c) Bharatnatyam
d) Odissi
Q.17) Rio Olympics is round the corner. Consider the following statements
1. The official mascot of Rio 2016 Olympics is Vinicius
2. The Olympics will be held in Capital city of Brazil known as Rio De Generio
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Q.19) Consider the following statements with respect to Rehabilitation of Bonded labour
scheme 2016
1. The quantum of financial assistance under this scheme is increased from Rs 20 thousand
to one lakh rupees.
2. The scheme aims to address new forms of bondage such as organised begging rings,
forced prostitution and child labour for which females are mercilessly used by the
powerful elements.
3. The scheme is implemented by Ministry of women and child development.
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c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 only
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Q.25) An issue of updating the National Citizen Register (NCR) in Assam was in news.
Consider the following statements w.r.t NCR
1. The provisions governing NCR updation in Assam are Citizenship Act, 1951 and The
Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity cards) Rules, 2003
2. Policy decisions, guidelines, funds for NRC updation and implementation are provided by
and are done through the State Government machinery.
3. Persons whose names appear in NCR, 1955 are eligible for inclusion in NCR
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‘D’ voters can apply for inclusion of their names in the updated NRC. However, their
names will. Be finally included only when the appropriate Foreigner Tribunal declares
them as non-foreigners.
All Indian Citizens including their children and descendants who have moved to Assam
post 24 March 1971 would be eligible for inclusion in the updated NRC on adducing
satisfactory proof of residence in any part of the country (outside Assam) as on 24
March 1971.
Persons who can provide any one of the documents issued up to midnight of 24 March
1971 as mentioned in the list of documents admissible for citizenship.
Q.26) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval to the
National Offshore Wind Energy Policy (OWEP). Consider the following w.r.t India’s Wind
Energy Potential and policies
1. India’s onshore wind energy potential is more than offshore
2. National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has been authorized as the Nodal Agency for
development of offshore wind energy in the country
3. Offshore Wind Energy Policy allows wind energy development, research and
development activities upto seaward distance of territorial waters i.e 12 nautical miles
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The decision paves the way for offshore wind energy development, including projects and
research and development activities up to a seaward distance of 200 nautical miles, which
constitutes the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the country.
Of India’s 36,642 MW of installed renewable power capacity, around 23,864 MW is onshore
wind energy alone.
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wind-energy-policy.html
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The inactivated polio vaccine produces antibodies in the blood to all three types of
poliovirus. In the event of infection, these antibodies prevent the spread of the virus to the
central nervous system and protect against paralysis.
Advantages
As IPV is not a 'live' vaccine, it carries no risk of vaccine-associated polio paralysis.
IPV triggers an excellent protective immune response in most people.
Disadvantages
IPV induces very low levels of immunity in the intestine. As a result, when a person
immunized with IPV is infected with wild poliovirus, the virus can still multiply inside the
intestines and be shed in the faeces, risking continued circulation.
IPV is over five times more expensive than oral polio vaccine.
Administering the vaccine requires trained health workers and sterile injection equipment
and procedures.
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1. Indus
2. Ravi
3. Jhelum
4. Chenab
5. Sutlej
6. Beas
Q.34) Which of the following statement/s is/are true with respect to “CURIE”
1. It is known as Consolidation of University Research for Innovation and Excellence
2. It is launched by Dept of S & T
3. The programme is launched for Women only Universities
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Q.35) Consider the following statements with respect to “Indian Ocean Naval Symposium”
(IONS)
1. IONS is a voluntary and co-operative initiative between 30 countries of the Indian Ocean
Region for maritime security and cooperation.
2. The first inaugural IONS Seminar was held by the Indian Navy in 2008
3. Pakistan, France reunion, Mauritius are some of the members of the IONS
Clarification: Our answer is wrong. First statement is incorrect. Total members are 35 not 30
so answer should be (b)
http://ions.gov.in/about_ions
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Which of the above are BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal initiative for multi sectoral technical and
economic cooperation) countries?
a) 3, 4 and 5 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 5 only
d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
Q.39) Which of the following statements with respect to initiative of AMRIT is correct?
1. It is headed by Ministry of Health and family welfare.
2. AMRIT aims to provide drugs for cardiovascular and cancer diseases at highly affordable
prices.
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d) None
The pilot AMRIT outlet will be managed by the government-owned HLL Life care Ltd
Provide drugs at affordable prices only on the prescription of a doctor for AIIMS patients
and also other hospitals
Q.40) Consider the following statements with respect to Swarna Bharat Yojana
1. The scheme is aimed to decrease gold imports by mobilising gold in the domestic market
2. Gold monetisation, Indian gold coins, Gold bond scheme are some of the ancillary
schemes related to Swarna Bharat Yojana
Q.41) Swasth Dharaa Khet Haraa is a slogan of which of the following scheme by
Government of India
a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi sinchana Yojana
b) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
c) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
d) Soil health card scheme
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Q.42) Consider the following statements with respect to World Wild Life Fund
1. The fund is created under the aegis of United Nations environment programme
2. Panda is the official logo of world wildlife fund
When Sir Huxley returned in 1960, he shared his concern, that many species would become
extinct it the condition persists in Africa, with fellow scientist and other prominent
personalities. Finally they agreed to begin an international organization with the scientific,
technical and financial resources to conduct and fund conservation efforts across the globe.
In 1961, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was created. Sir Huxley and Sir Peter Scott, the famous
ornithologist who created the Panda logo, were among the founder members of World
Wildlife Fund.
The aims of the World Wildlife Fund are to halt the destruction of the earth’s natural
environment and to prepare a future in which all human beings can live in harmony with
nature. World Wildlife Fund does this by protecting all forms of life on earth, and making
sure that the earth’s natural resources like water and forests are not consumed faster than
they can be renewed. World Wildlife Fund encourages the people to curtail the amount of
waste they normally produce, and to cut down on pollution.
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The committee was also asked to lay down procedures and guidelines for the benefit of the
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to follow and examine staffing patterns with a
view to recommending a framework that would provide efficient and transparent user
friendly services.
Recommendations
1. CBFC as a Certification Body
The CBFC should only be a film certification body. Its scope should be restricted to
categorizing the suitability of the film to audience groups on the basis of age and maturity.
2. Refusing Certification
The CBFC should refuse certification only when a film contains anything that contravenes
the provisions of Section 5B (1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 or when its content crosses
the ceiling laid down in the highest category of certification.
3. Categorisation of Films
The committee recommended that the categorisation of films should be more specific. The
UA Category can be broken up into further sub-categories – UA12+ and UA15+.
The A category should also be sub-divided into A and AC (Adult with Caution) categories.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/shyam-benegal-to-head-panel-to-revamp-
censor-board/article8054774.ece
Q.44) Chaitra Vaishaka months in traditional Indian calendar corresponds to which of the
following months in English calendar?
a) March-April
b) May-June
c) Jan-Feb
d) April-May
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FESTIVALS/RITUALS
1. Chaitra
The month of Chaitra is also associated with the coming of Spring, since Holi, the spring
festival of colour, is celebrated on the eve of Chaitra (namely, the last day of Phalgun
month). Exactly 6 days after which the festival of Chaiti Chhath is observed.
In lunar religious calendars, Chaitra begins with the new moon in March/April and is the first
month of the year. The first of Chaitra – is celebrated as New Year's Day, known as Gudi
Padwa in Maharashtra, Chaitrai Vishu and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Other
important festivals in the month are; Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of Lord Ram
celebrated on the 9th day of Chaitra, and Hanuman Jayanti that falls on the last day
(purnima) of Chaitra.
2. Vaiśākha The harvest festival of (Baisakhi) is celebrated in this month. Vaisakha Purnima
is celebrated as Buddha Purnima or the birthday of Gautama Buddha amongst southern
Buddhists or the Theravada school. Purnima refers to the Full Moon. Known in Sinhalese as
Vesak, it is observed in the full moon of May
3. Jyaiṣṭha
Vat Pournima is a celebration observed in Maharashtra and Karnataka, India. It is celebrated
on the full moon day (the 15th) of the month of Jyeshtha on the Hindu Calendar, which falls
in June on the Gregorian Calendar. Women pray for their husbands by tying threads around
a banyan tree on this day. It honors Savitri, the legendary wife of Satyavan who escaped
death for her husband's life.
Snana Yatra is a bathing festival celebrated on the Purnima the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. It
is an important festival of the Jagannath Cult. The deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra,
Sudarshan, and Madanmohan are brought out from the Jagannath Temple (Puri) and taken
in a procession to the Snana Bedi. They are ceremonially bathed and decorated for a public
audience. Sitalsasthi Carnival is being conducted in this month on the day of Jyeshtha
Shuddha Shashthi in Odisha for many centuries
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4. Asadha
Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to the Guru, is celebrated on the Purnima (Full Moon)
day of the month. Prior to it Shayani Ekadashi, is observed on the eleventh lunar day
(Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight.
5. Sravana
Shravana(jupaka) is considered to be a holy month in the Hindu calendar due to the many
festivals that are celebrated during this time. Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of
Krishna, falls on the 8th day after the full moon. Raksha Bandhan, the festival of brothers
and sisters, is celebrated on Shraavana Poornima (Full Moon). This day in Maharashtra is
also celebrated as Narali Poornima (Naral in Marathi language means coconut). In the
coastal regions of Maharashtra i.e. Konkan, a coconut is offered to the sea for calming it
down after the monsoon season. Fishermen now start fishing in the sea after this ceremony.
Nag Panchami is also celebrated in many parts of India on the fifth day after Amavasya of
Shraavana month. The snake god Nāga is worshiped. The last day of the Shraavana is
celebrated as Pola, where the bull is worshiped by farmers from Maharashtra.
In TamilNadu (& also in Kerala) Aadi Amavasaya is celebrated with great importance in all
temples. It is an equivalent to Mahalaya Amavasaya of north India.In KarnatakaBasava
Panchami is celebrated on 5th day after amavasya.
Shravani Mela is a major festival time at Deoghar in Jharkhand with thousands of saffron-
clad pilgrims bringing holy water around 100 km on foot from the Ganges at
Sultanganj.Shravan is also the time of the annual Kanwar Yatra, the annual pilgrimage of
devotees of Shiva, known as Kanwaria make to Hindu pilgrimage places of Haridwar,
Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand to fetch holy waters of Ganges River
7. Asvina
Several major religious holidays take place in Ashvin, including Durga Puja (6-10 Ashvin),
Dasehra (10 Ashvin) and Divali (29 Ashvin), Kojagiri festivals and Kali Puja (new moon of
Ashvin),
8. Kartika
The festival of Kartik Poornima (15th day Full Moon) falls in this month, celebrated asDev
Deepavali in Varanasi. This coincides with the nirvana of the Jain Tirthankara - Mahavira and
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the birth of the Sikh Guru Nanak Guru Nanak Jayanti. And also, the well known festival, for
the god of Sabarimalai, Ayyappan's garland festival.
9. Agrahāyaṇa
Vaikuṇṭha Ekādaśī, the Ekādaśī (i.e. 11th lunar day) of this Mārgaśīṣa month, is celebrated
also as Mokṣadā Ekādaśī. The 10th Canto, 22nd Chapter of Bhāgavata Purāṇa, mentions
young marriageable daughters (gopis) of the cowherd men of Gokula, worshiping Goddess
Kātyāyanī and taking a vrata or vow, during the entire month of Mārgaśīṣa, the first month
of the winter season (Śiśira), to get Śrī Kṛṣṇa as their husband.
Kālabhairava Aṣṭamī (or Kālabhairava Jayanti) falls on Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa Aṣṭamī of this month of
Mārgaśīṣa. On this day it is said that Lord Śiva appeared on earth in the fierce manifestation
(avatāra) as Śrī Kālabhairava. This day is commemorated with special prayers and rituals.
10. Pausa
The harvest festival of Pongal/Makar Sankranti is celebrated on this month.
11. Magha
Vasant Panchami, sometimes referred to as Saraswati Puja, Shree Panchami, or the Festival
of Kites is a Sikh and Hindu festival held on the fifth day of Magha (in early February)
marking the start of spring and the Holi season. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati, the
goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture.
Ratha Saptami or Rathasapthami is a Hindu festival that falls on the seventh day (Saptami) in
the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Maagha. It marks the seventh day
following the Sun’s northerly movement (Uttarayana) of vernal equinox starting from
Capricorn (Makara).
12. Phalguna
Most parts of North India see early celebration of the famous Hindu festival Holi in this
month. Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the
lunar month Phalguna (Phalguna Purnima), which usually falls in the later part of February
or March. The Hindu festival of Shigmo is also celebrated in Goa and Konkan in the month of
Phalguna. Celebrations can stretch over a month.
Source: Hindu calendar
Q.45) Consider the following regarding ‘The Convention on the Rights of the Child’
1. It is a legally binding treaty under the ambit of United Nations.
2. According to the convention a child is any person who has not reached the age of
sixteen unless a different age of maturity is specified in any country's law.
3. It talks about civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children.
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a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.47) Consider the following statements with respect to ParamParagt Krishi Vikas Yojana
1. The scheme follows cluster based approach of 50 farmers to promote organic farming
2. Each farmer will be provided 20000 rupees per acre in three years from seed to
harvesting crops and to transport them to market
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Q.48) Consider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya Gokul Mission
1. The scheme focuses on conservation and development of indigenous and exotic breeds.
2. Gokul Grams will be established to develop indigenous breeds under Rashtriya Gokul
mission
Q.49) Consider the following statements with respect to Jan Aaushadi scheme
1. The schemes aims to make generic medicines available to BPL and APL families only
2. The scheme is spear headed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Q.50) Consider the following statements with respect to recently announced Price
Stabilization Fund
1. It functions under Consumer Affairs Ministry
2. The Price Stabilization Fund aims to stabilize the prices of tea, coffee, rubber and tobacco
to contain the distress of the farmers
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*Note: Answer and explanation is corrected, please kindly note and update the same.
India is the second largest producer of silk in the world. Among the four varieties of silk
produced in the country, Mulberry accounts for 74 per cent (19476 MT), Tasar 10 per
cent (2619 MT), Eri 16.0 per cent (4237 MT) and Muga 0.5 per cent (148 MT) of the total
raw silk production of 26,480 MT in 2013-14.
Sericulture provides gainful occupation to around 63 Lakh persons in rural and
semiurban areas in India.
Muga is unique in having a golden sheen and is a prized possession of India. Muga is
largely restricted to Assam and other north-eastern states and recently spread to West
Bengal.
About 80% of the silk produced in the country is of mulberry silk, majority of which is
produced in the three southern States of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
followed by West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir. Mulberry sericulture is practiced since
time immemorial in the North Eastern Region (NER).
The tropical Tasar silk is produced largely in the central India covering the tribal areas of
Jharkhand , Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra
Pradesh, Orissa, etc. Oak Tasar is produced in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland,
Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, etc.
Eri is grown in Assam and the adjacent north-eastern states, Bihar, West Bengal and
Odisha.
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Q.52) Shalimer Garden was created by which of the following Mughal ruler
a) Akbar
b) Humayun
c) Shah Jahan
d) Jehangir
Q.53) The article which deals with abolition and creation of legislative council in states is
a) Article 171
b) Article 169
c) Article 175
d) Article 182
Q.54) Recently government of India announced setting up of Asia’s first rice technology
park.
The proposed park is based on
a) Amaravati – Andhra Pradesh
b) Gangavathi – Karnataka
c) Nellore – Andhra Pradesh
d) Ludhiana – Punjab
Q.55) The restoration of Noyyal River was in news recently. Noyyal River is found in which
of the following state
a) Kerala
b) Assam
c) West Bengal
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d) Tamil Nadu
Q.56) Consider the following statements and select the incorrect statement/s from the
codes given below:
1) Foreign-origin companies can give “donations to political parties”
2) Donations made by such [foreign shareholding] companies to entities including parties
will not attract provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
3) The Representation of the People Act bars parties from receiving foreign funds
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Q.59) Consider the following statements related to Indian Rhinos Vision 2020:
1) The goal of IRV 2020 is to increase the total rhino population in Assam from 2,000 to
3,000 by the year 2020
2) Pabitora National Park has the largest number of one horned rhinos in the world
3) Kaziranga National Park has the highest density of rhinos in the world.
4) Translocations of rhinos from source populations in Kaziranga and Pabitora to target
areas such as Manas.
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2016 Theme: “Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined“. The theme seeks to explore the
future of culture in the digital age in order to answer questions how we create it, how
we access it, how we finance it related to it.
The idea of declaring a particular day as a World Intellectual Property Day was mooted
in October 1999 at the General Assembly of the WIPO
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b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Q.64) Which port became the first in the country to implement logistics data tagging of
containers?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
b) Enayam Port
c) Port of Kolkata
d) Haldia Port
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It would provide the ‘Visibility’ and ‘Transparency’ of the EXIM Container Movement by
covering the entire movement through rail or road till the ICDs (Inland Container Depot)
and CFSs (Container Freight Station).
Service will integrate the information available with various agencies across the supply
chain to provide detailed real time information within a single window
Help in reducing the overall lead time of the container movement across the western
corridor and lower the transaction costs incurred by shippers and consignees
Q.66) The World Investment Report, 2016 has been released by the—
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
c) AIIB
d) UNCTAD
Q.67) Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against Shahid Latif, Pakistan-based
handler of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists who had attacked Pathankot Air Force base in
January. Consider the following statements with respect to INTERPOL
1. It is the second largest political organization after the United Nations in terms of
international representation.
2. INTERPOL is not an organ of UN
3. INTERPOL headquarters is located in Lyon, France
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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.68) The cyclonic storm ROANU has affected which of the following three states of India
a) Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal
b) Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
c) West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Which of the following does not belong to the category of inorganic compound which
cause water pollution?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above
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b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) All
Q.71) The indigenous people Pygmies are found in which of the following deserts
a) Kalahari Desert
b) Arabian Desert
c) Gobi Desert
d) Atacama Desert
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Q.75) Consider the following statements with respect to Food Safety & Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI)
1. It is a non statutory body
2. It works under ministry of food processing
Q.76) Consider the following statements with respect to “National Air Quality Index”
1. It is an initiative under Swacch Bharat
2. The proposed air quality index includes 8 pollutants
3. CO2, CO, NH3 are some of the air pollutants included in the list
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Q.77) “Sahayog Kaijin” is a joint coast guard exercise between India and
a) Oman
b) Japan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka
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b) Mahabharata
c) Bhagavathgeetha
d) Atarvanaveda
Which of the above group of turtles come for mass nesting to India?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
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d) All
Q.84) Pradhan Mantri Fasal bhima yojana aims to unburden the farmers who are exposed
to the vulnerabilities of natural calamities. Consider the following statements
1. The scheme aims to provide 2% annual insurance premium for Rabi crops
2. For horticulture crops the rate of premium is 10 %
Which of the above river does not flow in the state of Goa?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
Q.86) Operation Red lotus is a group of Maratha Mughal alliance led by which of the
following freedom fighter
a) Balaji baji rao
b) Shah Alam
c) Tantya tope
d) Balaji Vishwanath
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Which of the above international organisation and there headquarters is wrongly matched?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above
Q.88) Amir Khusro, a scholar poet and musicologist of rare talents was present in the
court of which medieval Indian ruler
a) Allauddin khilji
b) Akbar
c) Iltimush
d) Balban
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c) Both
d) None
The answers to these questions are there in the genome of the Asian elephant, which has
been sequenced perhaps for the first time in India
Read more- http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/genome-of-the-asian-
elephant-sequenced-for-the-first-time-in-india/article8006026.ece
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b) Kosovo
c) Bosnia
d) Slovenia
Refer this
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/unesco-rejects-kosovos-bid-for-
membership/article7863025.ece
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhNcjLy5CeA
Q.93) The 2014 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to a trio of scientists in Japan
and the US for the invention of blue light emitting diodes (LEDs). Why the invention of
blue LED was so special?
1. It was the first LED to be invented.
2. Together with Green and red LED, white light could be produced.
3. Blue LED is the most difficult to make as it uses, Gallium nitride and not Gallium
Phosphide.
A white LED light is easy to make from a blue one. Engineers use a blue LED to excite some
kind of fluorescent chemical in the bulb. That converts the blue light to white light.
Two of the prize winners, Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano, worked together on producing
high-quality gallium nitride, a chemical that appears in many of the layers in a blue LED. The
previous red and green LEDs used gallium phosphide, which was easier to produce. Akasaki
and Amano discovered how to add chemicals to gallium nitride semiconductors in such a
way that they would emit light efficiently. The pair built structures with layers of gallium
nitride alloys.
The third prize-winner, Shuji Nakamura, also worked on making high-quality gallium nitride.
He figured out why gallium nitride semiconductors treated with certain chemicals glow. He
built his own gallium nitride alloy-based structures.
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Q.96) Consider the following statements with respect to “SURYAMITRA” Mobile App
1. It is developed by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
2. SURYAMITRA is a skill development program designed to create skilled manpower in
installation, commissioning, and Operation & Maintenance of solar power plants and
equipment.
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Q.97) “Hand in Hand” is a joint military exercise conducted between which of the
following two countries
a) India and Sri Lanka
b) Sri Lanka and China
c) China and India
d) China and Bangladesh
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/government-announces-third-round-of-gold-
bond-scheme/article8314695.ece
Q.99) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the
Lists:
LIST I LIST II
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A. Tuber 1.Saffron
B. Bulb 2.Potato
C. Rhizome 3.Garlic
D. Corm 4.Turmeric
A-B-C-D
a) 3-4-1-2
b) 2-3-4-1
c) 2-4-3-1
d) 2-3-1-4
Select the correct match of Indian Military Operations with other countries
a) 1 and 2
b) Only 2
c) 2 and 3
d) None
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Which of the above phenomenon (in liquid medium) will increase with the increase in
Temperature?
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 1, 4 and 5
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5
d) 2, 4 and 5
Le Chatelier's principle allows better conceptualization of these trends. First, note that the
process of dissolving gas in liquid is usually exothermic. As such, increasing temperatures
result in stress on the product side (because heat is on the product side). In turn, Le
Chatelier's principle predicts that the system shifts towards the reactant side in order to
alleviate this new stress. Consequently, the equilibrium concentration of the gas particles in
gaseous phase increases, resulting in lowered solubility.
Conversely, decreasing temperatures result in stress on the reactant side (because heat is
on the product side). In turn, Le Châtelier's principle predicts that the system shifts toward
the product side in order to compensate for this new stress. Consequently, the equilibrium
concentration of the gas particles in gaseous phase would decrease, resulting in greater
solubility.
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a) 1, 3 and 4
b) 2, 4 and 5
c) 1, 2 and 5
d) All
Q.103) Touch screens now have become an important component of many electronic
devices like mobiles, ATM machines, laptops etc. Consider the following statements
regarding touch screens:
1. Commonly there are two types of touch screens- resistive and capacitive.
2. Capacitive touch screens are multilayered with inner most and outer most layers
behaving as a conductor.
3. Resistive screens can detect more than one touch at once at different spots.
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Q.104) Recently Zika virus caused a havoc in South American and central American
countries. Few cases have also been registered in USA. Which of the following statements
are correct about Zika virus?
1. It is disease caused by virus from infected Aedes mosquito.
2. Zika virus can be sexually transmitted.
3. Virus can pass through the fetus of a pregnant woman and can infect the brain cells of
the fetus.
4. The symptoms are similar to other arbovirus infections such as dengue, and include
fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and headache.
Q.105) A two foot long but discovered in China has been declared as the world’s longest
insect. Which of the following species does this bug belongs to?
a) A Mantis
b) A Stick Insect
c) A centipede
d) A titan beetle
A stick insect measuring 62.4 centimetres found two years ago in the southern province of
Guangxi has broken the record for length amongst the world's 807,625 known insects, the
official Xinhua agency said, citing the Insect Museum of West China.
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Because no light can get out, people can't see black holes. They are invisible. Space
telescopes with special tools can help find black holes. The special tools can see how stars
that are very close to black holes act differently than other stars.
Stellar black holes are made when the center of a very big star falls in upon itself, or
collapses. When this happens, it causes a supernova. A supernova is an exploding star that
blasts part of the star into space. Scientists think supermassive black holes were made at the
same time as the galaxy they are in.
Small stars become white dwarfs when there fuel gets over.
Q.107) Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver. Consider the following
regarding this
1. There are five types of viruses responsible for Hepatitis
2. Intake of toxic substances, alcohol and certain drugs are some of the causes of Hepatitis
3. Hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infective blood, semen, and other body
fluids.
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/hepatitis-b-virus-more-prevalent-than-
hiv-in-donor-blood/article8725933.ece
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/its-a-long-road-to-recovery-for-hepatitis-c-
patients-at-stanley/article8553352.ece
http://www.who.int/features/qa/76/en/
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/two-million-people-coinfected-with-hiv-
hepatitis-c-globally/article8341900.ece
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It is developed by DRDO
Which of the above metro rail corporation works under Indian Railways?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
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d) Minister of Home
Q.115) Consider the following statements regarding Impacting Research Innovation and
Technology (IMPRINT) Project?
1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development and Pan IIT + IISc.
2. The project aims at finding engineering and scientific solutions to major social and
developmental needs like healthcare, energy, ICT, sustainable habitat etc.
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b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.116) India will be getting its first High Speed Train from a Spanish Company called
‘Taglo’. The company is globally known for faster and lighter trains. Consider the following
statements:
1. The train will be tested on Delhi-Mumbai Railway line.
2. It can be run at a speed of around 300 km/hr without any significant upgrade of railway
tracks.
3. Currently the fastest train of India is Gatiman Express which runs between Delhi and Agra.
*Note: Question has been corrected for factual error. Taglo is a high speed train not a
bullet train.
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Q.118) 38th parallel is found between which of the following two countries
a) North Korea and South Korea
b) South Korea and China
c) North Korea and China
d) China and Japan
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neutrality/article8672081.ece
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I. The Energy Report & Living Planet Report: By WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
II. Report on Regular Resources: UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund)
III. Global Environment Outlook: UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
UNEP
HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
Earthwatch: For an efficient surveillance of the environment
UNEP members decided to protect biodiversity (80’s) Drafted an agreement and
presented it during the Earth Summit (Rio-Brazil, 1992) Signatures led to what you
so fondly study today about— Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
CBD = Cartagena + Aichi + Nagoya
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Aichi Targets
Nagoya Protocol on Genetic Resources
Q.125) Recently National Mineral Exploration Policy was cleared. Consider the following
statements about (NMEP)—
1. Of India’s entire Obvious Geological Potential (OGP) area, identified by GSI, only 10 per
cent has been explored and mining is undertaken in 1.5-2 per cent of this area.
2. The revenue-sharing of the government and the private entities would strictly be in the
form of lump-sum, to be paid throughout the period of mining lease with non-
transferable rights.
3. Mining leases (ML) and prospecting license-cum-mining lease (PL-cum-ML) will be
granted only through an auction process.
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http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=146629
Q.126) Identify the other name coined for Annual Meeting of the New Champions—
a) Summer Dove
b) Human Capital Summit
c) Summer Davos
d) Economic Champions Summit
Q.127) Identify the goddess who is also referred to as the ‘Menstruating Goddess’
a) Goddess Kaali
b) Goddess Durga
c) Devi Kamakhya
d) Goddess Saraswati
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Faith: Centre of Tantric and shakti cults of Hinduism; amongst the 51 Shakti Peethas related
to the cult of Sati
Location: Nilachal Hills, overlooking river Brahmaputra in Assam
Q.128) Identify from the following the ‘cave’ that hosts the famous Kailasa Temple
a) Ajanta Caves
b) Karan Chaupar Cave
c) Junnar Cave
d) Ellora Cave
Q.129) Choose from among the following the Financial Regulators of India
1. RBI
2. CAG
3. SEBI
4. SIDBI
Q.130) Which is the nodal agency for the National Bamboo Mission?
a) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
b) Ministry of Agriculture
c) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
d) Federation of Green Energy
Q.131) Identify the Ministry which has launched the programmes HAPIS & CHAMAN:
a) Department of Nuclear Supplies
b) Integrated watershed development authority
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HAPIS:
Horticulture Area and Production Information System
Web portal for online submission of district level data—areas & production of
horticulture crops
Q.132) Centre for Advanced Animal Diagnostics and Services on Animal Health and
Diseases (ADSAHD) to prevent cattle from exotic diseases, is being developed in which of
the following regions?
a) North eastern Region
b) Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
d) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Q.133) Consider the following Joint Military Exercises and participating countries
1. IBSAMAR :: India Brazil and Argentina
2. Garuda Shakti :: India and Sri Lanka
3. Yudh Abhyas :: India and Nepal
4. Nomadic Elephant :: India and Bhutan
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In news: Shani Shingapur (Maharashtra) & Sabrimala Temple (Kerala) — facing challenges
related to the restrictions on entry of women in their premises.
Q.137) Where is China planning to build its first African naval base?
a) Somalia
b) Djibouti
c) Tanzania
d) Kilwa
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d) Sri Lanka
Q.141) Identify the first mission amongst the following to have successfully landed a fully
operational spacecraft on Mars:
a) Viking I
b) Voyager I
c) Voyager II
d) Apollo II
Q.141) Solution: a
Viking I— 1976
Obtain high resolution images of the Martian surface
Study the characteristics and composition of the Martian surface & atmosphere
Also, search for the presence of life at the planet
Q.142) Pellet guns are very much in news in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Identify the
substance from the following, which makes up the pellets in a pellet gun—
a) Granite
b) Lead
c) Cadmium
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d) Mercury
Q.142)Solution: b
Pellet Guns
Usage: A form of non-lethal crowd control methods employed by the police and military
Non-lethal: Can penetrate soft tissues
Usage areas: Kashmir Valley + Areas affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE)
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Refer:
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) & India
The new Great Game in Asia
RCEP
The RCEP Effect on India
INDIA-ASEAN TRADE TIES
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Annual Themes
2011: The Growing Opportunities & Challenges of Global Ageing
2012: Longevity: Shaping the Future
2013: The future we want: what older persons are saying
2014: Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All
2015: Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Q.145) Consider the following regarding ‘Trident Juncture’ and select the correct code?
a) It is the largest military exercise launched by NATO
b) It is a trilateral exercise of India, Indonesia and Japan
c) It is a bilateral military exercise between Srilanka and India
d) It is a trilateral military exercise of NATO, EU and USA
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5. TB
6. Whooping Cough
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Topsoil loss is a serious ecological issue. The use of compost to control sediment run-off and
fight erosion is a relatively new technology, now being adopted by local authorities,
developers, farmers, and other major disturbers of soil as another tool to reduce topsoil
loss.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/firms-must-buy-compost-from-
municipal-waste/article8230689.ece
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Bio-char reduces the acidity of the soil, protects the plants from diseases, promotes growth
of friendly micro organisms, and reduces the loss of micro nutrients apart from increasing
water retain-ability.
http://www.thehindu.com/business/agri-business/biochar-compost-tea-are-the-new-
recipe/article7830057.ece
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochar
One should understand that it is the bacteria which become resistant to antibiotics, not the
body. Through indiscriminate antibiotics use, you are helping create drug-resistant bacteria,
which then cause difficult-to-treat infections in others.
Some bacteria are naturally resistant to certain types of antibiotics. However, bacteria may
also become resistant in two ways: 1) by a genetic mutation or 2) by acquiring resistance
from another bacterium.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/no-longer-a-cureall/article7907429.ece
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A National Tribal Advisory Council under the chairmanship of Prime Minister will be set up
for real time monitoring of the ongoing programmes and schemes aimed at welfare of tribal
people and development of tribal areas. The Council will meet once or twice a year
Q.152) The cases of HIV infected blood transfusion have seen a rise. Consider the
following
1. It is mandatory to screen the blood donated for traces of HIV, Hepatitis C, malaria and
syphilis before transfusion
2. NACO is an autonomous body under Department of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India which is primarily responsible for controlling spread of HIV
infection
3. India has the highest number of population living with HIV in the world as per UN report
Q.153) Operation Hill Vijay is being undertaken to declare Parasnath jungles Naxal-free.
Consider the following regarding famous Parasnath Hill
1. Parasnath hill (Shikharji) is located towards the eastern end of the Chota Nagpur Plataea
2. It is a famous Jain pilgrimage site
3. Bhagwan Parshwanath was the last Tirthankara
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jharkhand-dgp-supervises-operation-hill-
vijay/article8673129.ece
Which of the above is/are free living nitrogen bacteria present in the soil?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
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b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3
The gravitational attraction between two objects (say the Earth and the Moon) decreases
with distance. This means that the Moon's gravity pulls most strongly on the side of the
Earth closest to the Moon and least strongly on the side of the Earth farthest from the
Moon. Tidal forces on the side of Earth closest to the Moon pull material (mostly water)
toward the Moon. Tidal forces on the other side of Earth actually pull material away from
the Moon. The resulting deformation of Earth looks the same when the moon is at opposite
sides of its orbit, like full moon and new moon or first quarter and third quarter. That's why
tides around the equator are higher during both a new moon and a full moon.
The Sun also affects the Earth's tides. However, tidal forces due to the Sun are about half as
strong as those due to the Moon. This seems strange, because the Sun's gravity at Earth is
much stronger than the Moon's. But remember that tides concern the difference between
gravity's pull at opposite sides of the Earth. The radius of the Earth is a very small fraction of
the distance between the Sun and the Earth, about 0.005%. As a result, the difference
between the Sun's gravitational pull on either end of the Earth is small. In contrast, the
radius of the Earth is about 1.7% of the distance between the Earth and the Moon. So even
though the Moon's gravity isn't as strong as the Sun's, lunar tidal forces are stronger than
solar tidal forces, so lunar tides are stronger than solar tides.
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Q.168) Consider the following statements with respect to National Pension Scheme
1. National pension scheme was launched in the year 2015
2. NRIs may subscribe to the NPS as an investment option under FEMA 1999
3. NPS has been provided for all citizens of the country including the unorganized sector
workers on voluntary basis.
Q.170) Consider the following statements with respect to Olive Ridely turtles
1. They are also known as Pacific Ridely sea turtles.
2. Olive Ridley sea turtle is placed under Schedule - I of Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972 (amended 1991).
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It is a pandemic outbreak Means Disease outbreak occurs over a wide geographic area
and affects a very high proportion of the population.
Swine influenza is a respiratory disease that occurs in pigs that is caused by the Influenza
A virus.
It’s a highly contagious disease that can easily spread from person to person.
Q.172) Consider the following statement with respect to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory
Authority of India)
1. TRAI is an apex body to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs
for telecom services which were earlier vested in the State government
2. Recently TRAI was accorded the status of Non banking financial company
Q.173) Virtual reality is making headlines nowadays. Consider the following statement
with respect to the term Virtual reality
Virtual reality is the creation of a virtual environment presented to our senses in such a
way that we experience it as if we were really there.
Medicine is one of the biggest beneficiaries with the development of virtual reality.
It is also called floating multimedia
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This question can be asked in Mains from S&T part of GS 3, from prelims perspective
know the basics.
Q.174) The kind of unemployment when the economy experiences many ups and downs is
known as
a) Frictional unemployment
b) Structural unemployment
c) Cyclical unemployment
d) Seasonal unemployment
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1. Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) is a term used under the United
Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
2. As part of INDC India aims to reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 Per
Cent by 2030 from 2005 Level
Q.177) Consider the following statements with respect to Renewable energy and India
1. India has the target to produce 1,00,000 MW of solar power by 2022.
2. India allows 49 % FDI in renewable energy sector to promote domestic industries as part
of Make in India campaign
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d) 1243
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Q.182) Consider the following statements with respect to “Medecins Sans Frontieres”
(MSF)
1. It is also called by the name Doctors without Borders
2. It was formed aftermath of World War 2
Q.183) The method of removing pollutants with the help of living organism like Bacteria is
known as
a) Bio magnification
b) Bio Remediation
c) Leaching
d) Bio Accumulation
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Q.185) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Dedicated Freight
Corridors (DFC) project?
1) The project aims to reduce the unit cost of transportation and speed up the freight train
in India.
2) The Eastern DFC is funded by Japan while the Western DFC is funded by World Bank.
3) The freight trains in DFC will run completely on electricity, reducing the emission of
Green house gases.
Q.186) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the Lists :
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a) A B C D : 3 1 4 2
b) A B C D : 3 4 1 2
c) A B C D : 2 4 1 3
d) A B C D : 2 1 4 3
Q.187) According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which region will be a big
source of crude oil imports for India as country’s oil demand is set to increase to five
million barrels per day by 2021?
a) Gulf region
b) The United States of America (USA)
c) Middle East region
d) Central Asia region
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Q.193) For quite some time, ‘Nutrifarms’ are given a lot of boost by the Government of
India. Consider the following statements regarding the objective of Nutri farms:
1. Promoting the use of organic fertilizers
2. Introducing new crop varieties that is rich in Micro nutrients
Which of the following services are included under Shyama Prasad Mukerji Rurban
mission?
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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All
Q.195) Recently PRINCE 40, major utility equipment was making rounds in print media.
PRINCE 40 refers to
a) Solar Pump
b) Solar cooker
c) Solar Light
d) None of the above
Q.196) Which of the following is/are NOT correct about NMSA, one of the missions under
the NAPCC?
1) NMSA was aimed at transforming Indian agriculture into a climate resilient
production system through suitable adaptation and mitigation measures in the
domain of crops and animal husbandry.
2) National Mission on Food Security and the National Horticulture Mission are part of
NMSA
Select the appropriate code:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution to this question is modified and corrected. Please refer below and update the
same.
Doubts: Baba ji plz clarify ques 24 option b.. It is not correct NFSM is separate, not a part of
NMSA..?????
Clarification:
There is a new umbrella scheme – “The Krishonnati Yojana” (Refer IYB, 2016)
It is provided that both NMSA and NFSM are included in this scheme.
Q.197) Global energy architecture performance index report (GEAPI) is released by which
of the following international institutions.
a) World economic forum
b) United Nations development programme
c) United Nations environment programme
d) International renewable energy agency
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Stillbirth: the death of a baby before or during birth after 28 weeks of gestation
(according to WHO definition).
Neonatal death: the death of a baby within the first 28 days of life. (so option 2 is wrong)
Q.199) India is progressing on acquisition and exploration of the ‘Farzad-B’ gas oilfields. In
which country does this oil field belong to?
a) Papua New Guinea
b) Iran
c) Turkmenistan
d) UAE
Q.201) Though India has one of the largest coal reserves in the world, but the extraction of
Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is less than optimal because
1) India lacks in CBM related services.
2) Lack of infrastructure and CBM related technology.
3) Low gas prices in domestic market.
4) Most of CBM reserves are in tribal areas.
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Q.202) Pattachitra is
a) A cloth-based scroll painting of Odisha
b) A traditional dance form of Odisha
c) Block painting of Buddhism faith
d) Paintings done on dry leaves and preserved
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Q.206) Who has headed the panel on restructuring of the Indian Railways?
a) Mr. Debroy
b) Mr. Khakodkar
c) Mr. Prakash Javdekar
d) Mr. Ashok Mehta
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Q.207) The ordinance making power of president lies with which of the following articles
of Indian constitution
a) Article 122
b) Article 123
c) Article 124
d) Article 125
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Which of the above mineral deficiency and its disorder is rightly matched
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All the above
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2. Vietnam
3. China
4. Philippines
5. Malaysia
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Clarification
We are aware of – “Wrong depiction of the map of India could soon land violators behind
bars, with a maximum term of seven years and a fine up to Rs 100 crore”
Q.216) Consider the following statements with respect to “Spaceward bound programme”
1. Spaceward bound programme is a project by NASA
2. The objective is to train the next generation of space explorers.
3. India has joined hands with NASA in this experiment to conduct microbiological
expeditions in places like Ladakh that has extreme climatic conditions
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It’s a mobile-based application aimed at providing training services to 9 million ASHAs. This
will aid in enhancing their inter-personal skills. Once registered, ASHAs can access the 240-
minute course via their mobile phones.
Which of the above countries does not belong to MERCOSUR Trade Bloc?
a) All belong to MERCOSUR
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 and 4 only
Q.221) Consider the following statements with respect to Free Trade agreement
1. Goods
2. Services
3. IPR
4. Investment
Which of the above is included in FTA (Free trade agreement) between two countries?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All
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1. Norway
2. Switzerland
3. Sweden
4. Iceland
Which of the above countries is a member of The European Free Trade association?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1,2 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct statement with respect to location and research institute is concerned
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
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Q.226) Consider the following with respect to Upgrading Skills and Training in Traditional
Arts/Crafts Development (USTTAD) Scheme
1. It aims for capacity building of traditional artisans and craftsman belonging to minorities
community
2. The scheme is implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Q.227) Consider the following statements with respect to first Jain Council
1. It was convened at Pataliputra in 3rd century BC by Sthalabahu
2. The first Jain council resulted in the compilation of 12 Angas
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Which of the above kind of projects is/are covered under National Investment and
Infrastructure Fund?
a) All
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
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The Hon’ble Prime Minister during the review of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan on 22nd June,
2015 desired that the Ministry of Human Resource Development may explore the
possibility of young professionals being encouraged to volunteer their services in
Government schools. The Ministry of Human Resource Development recognizes the
unique place of volunteers in schools. School volunteers are mentors, confidantes and
communicators. Vidyanjali is an initiative to enhance community and private sector
involvement in Government run elementary schools across the country under the
overall aegis of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. Through this initiative people from the Indian
Diaspora, retired teachers, retired government officials including retired defence
personnel, retired professionals and women who are home makers can volunteer at a
school that requests for one.
Vidyanjali will also cover initiatives under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and
Public Private Partnership (PPP), with Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Companies,
private corporate and others.
The scheme is implemented by Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
http://vidyanjali.mygov.in/index.php/frontend/guideline
Q.233) Consider the following differences between HRIDAY and PRASAD Schemes by the
Government—
1. PRASAD is under Tourism Ministry while HRIDAY is under Urban Development Ministry.
2. HRIDAY cities are chosen based on it elements governing faith, spirituality and religion
whereas PRASAD cities are chosen based on their heritage status.
Select the correct option exhibiting the correct difference/s between HRIDAY & PRASAD:
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a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
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a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Q.237) Which of the following would be the first preferred category of preference in order
to acquire weapons as mentioned in the DPP 2016?
a) Fast-track Clearance Method
b) Superior Technology Accreditation Method
c) IDDM Method
d) Lowest Bidder Method
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Fast-track Clearance Method would now be also used by the Defence Acquisition Council
(earlier the usage was limited to the armed forces only)
DPP, 2016—
A governing manual for defence procurement
Based on recommendations of: Former Home Secretary Dhirendra Singh
Objectives:
To ensure transparency & fast-track acquisition— tap the best domestic technical
intellect invest in R&D Retain ownership of the applied technology
Give a push to the ‘Make in India’ initiative— Promote indigenisation
R. Alaknanda
One of the two headstreams of the Ganga (Other: R. Bhagirathi)
Tributaries: R. Mandakini, R. Nandakini and R. Pindar
Highest Point: Nanda Devi
Mythology:
Believed to have split off from the celestial Ganges when Goddess Ganga descended from
heaven
Lake Satopanth on the Satopanth Glacier: Named after the Hindu trinity Lord Brahma, Lord
Vishnu, Lord Shiva
Panch Prayag: Several rivers in the Garhwal region merge with the Alaknanda at Panch
Prayag or 'holy confluence of rivers'—
1. Vishnuprayag, where the Alaknanda is met by the Dhauliganga River
2. Nandaprayag, where it is met by the Nandakini River
3. Karnaprayag, where it is met by the Pindar River
4. Rudraprayag, where it is met by the Mandakini River
5. Devprayag, where it meets the Bhagirathi River and officially becomes the Ganges
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Himalaya: Kumaon-Garhwal
River: R. Mandakini
News: 2013’s devastating flood
Q.239) Which of the following hills host the Lomash Rishi cave, Sudama cave and Karan
Chaupar caves?
a) Amarkantak
b) Barabar
c) Nagarjuni
d) Pir Panjal
Q.239)Solution (b)
Barabar Caves
One of the oldest existing rock cut temples in India
Situated on the bank of the Phalgu river, Gaya in Bihar; in the twin hills of Barabar (4)
and Nagarjuni (3)
By Emperor Asoka and his grandson Dasratha
For Ajivika Sect—Belief in determinism—deeply ascetic sect (considered by many to be a
separate belief)
Lomas Rishi is one of the oldest rock-cut chambers in India
Q.240) This particular mineral has been discovered by the Curiosity rover on Mars
suggesting the fact that Mars has hosted explosive volcanoes in the past—
a) Coal
b) Methane
c) Tridymite
d) Sphalerite
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c) Lead
d) Arsenic
Q.242) This project will allow the government to track the account details and identify the
tax evaders—
a) Pariksha
b) Insight
c) E-sahyog
d) Suvidha
Link: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-07-28/news/64957817_1_tax-
evaders-data-analytics-nab-tax
Project Insight:
Insight is the Finance ministry's flagship project, aimed at widening the tax base by
catching tax evaders using technology. The ministry has floated a tender worth over Rs
150 crore to buy data analytics software and the infrastructure that goes along with it, a
person with knowledge of the matter said. The ministry has also attached a non-
disclosure agreement to the tender to keep exact details on the project from getting
leaked.
The project will track the Permanent Account Numbers being quoted on financial
transactions and tally them with income tax filings.
e-Sahyog:
By Income tax department
To provide an online portal to help taxpayers resolve the mismatches in their returns, if
any
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Q.244) Which of the following crops are affected by the ‘early blight’ disease?
1. Tomato
2. Potato
3. Rice
4. Coconut
Q.245) Some hand pumps are being painted red in rural areas. What is the reason behind
doing this?
a) It indicates arsenic contamination in the aquifer
b) To protect the hand pump from rusting and corrosion
c) It indicates that the hand pumps is funded under NRDWP
d) To distinguish between hand pumps set up under Accelerated Rural Water Supply
Programme (ARWSP)
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Q.247) According to Economic Survey 15-16, India is the biggest exporter of water. How is
this export being done?
a) Water is being exported from the Himalayas
b) Exports of crops that have high amount of water embedded in them
c) Breweries are taking up all the ground water and exporting it throughout the world
d) None of the above
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Q.249) Where will the jointly developed naval base by India and Seychelles be located?
a) Djibouti
b) Assumption Island
c) Somalia
d) Reunion Island
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Q.250) Which of the following statements are not correct about the Lakshadweep islands?
1. They are all coral islands.
2. Rainfall is very scarce
3. They are the extended part of the continent.
4. They have India’s only active volcano, i.e. Barren Island.
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Q.255) Which among the following is correct about Indian monsoon rainfall?
a) The Indian summer monsoon rainfall is influenced by a system of oscillating sea surface
temperatures known as the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) in which the western Indian
Ocean becomes alternately warmer and then colder than the eastern part of the ocean.
b) A positive IOD occurs when the sea surface temperatures are greater than normal in the
Arabian Sea and less than normal in the tropical eastern Indian Ocean. When the reverse
is the case, a negative IOD is said to have developed.
c) A positive IOD leads to greater monsoon rainfall and more active (above normal rainfall)
monsoon days while negative IOD leads to less rainfall and more monsoon break days
(no rainfall).
d) All of the above
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Choose the correct option that forms the indicator of JAM Preparedness Index—
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
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Penetration less than 50 per cent: Nagaland (48.9), Mizoram (38.0), Meghalaya (2.9) and
Assam (2.4; LOWEST)
Penetration above 75 per cent in: MP & Chhattisgarh
Consider:
First-mile (beneficiary identification),
Middle-mile (distributor opposition)
Last-mile (beneficiary financial inclusion)
Solutions:
Development of Banking Correspondent
Development of Mobile Money Networks
Activate models like BAPU—Biometrically Authenticated Physical Uptake
Significant savings and efficiency gains can be achieved by transferring funds directly
from the state/central government to the worker rather than layer by layer (Centre
→ State → District → Block → Panchayat), with leakages along the way
Note:
97 per cent of LPG is consumed by the richest 30 per cent of households
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MGNREGS is one of the government’s largest schemes, and forms 41 per cent of DBT
expenditure
National Food Security Act (NFSA) provides for subsidised grain to households but a cash
transfer maternal entitlement to mothers.
Jan Dhan is monitored at household level, while Aadhaar is an individual identifier
With DBT, subsidies are transferred to beneficiaries in cash whereas with BAPU,
beneficiaries certify their identity using Aadhaar and then physically take the subsidised
goods like today
Aadhaar
Brief:
Seeks to provide unique identification numbers to each individual in a country
Collection of demographic and biometric information
Usage of technology— expansion of opportunities
A.P. Shah Committee report— Safeguards regarding privacy w.r.t. Aadhaar; “National
Security” is the only ground on which a Competent Authority can share this information
Linked with: DBT— Jan Dhan Yojna; help in financial inclusion drive and providing easy
access to loans.
E-commerce: Merchants are not allowed to collect Aadhaar information from general
public for printing Aadhaar card amount to a criminal offence punishable with
imprisonment
SC—
Aadhaar not mandatory to receive benefits of the social welfare schemes
Prohibited the sharing the Aadhaar information with any agency
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Q.259) This ‘navy vessel’ is the first open-ocean voyage of the Navy’s all-woman crew—
a) Vaidehi
b) Mhadei
c) Padmavati
d) Rudramma
Select the correct option that depicts schemes designed for the minority communities of
India—
a) 2 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 4
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d) 1, 3 and 4
Q.261) Consider the following statements with respect to “Reusable launch vehicle”(RLV)
1. It is co developed by ISRO and DRDO
2. The RLV will be a dummy flight, i.e. The RLV will not be a powered flight
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c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
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d) Goa
Q.267) Consider the following statements with respect to National youth policy 2014
1. The National youth policy 2014 replaces National youth policy 2003 to reap the benefits
of Demographic dividend.
2. The National youth policy defines the age of youth from 18 to 29 years.
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Q.269) Consider the following statements with respect to “Sukanya samridhi yojana”
1. It was launched as a part of Beti Bachao Beti padhao campaign.
2. The scheme is related to Girls health.
3. The account will remain operative for 21 years from the date of opening or marriage of
the girl child attaining 18 years of age, whichever is earlier.
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Which of the following is/are the prime reason for banning of diesel cars?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
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controlled by the fuel supply. For instance, diesel engines generally produce 28 times less
carbon monoxide than gasoline engines, as diesels burn their fuel in excess air even at full
load.
However, the lean-burning nature of diesel engines and the high temperatures and
pressures of the combustion process result in significant production of gaseous nitrogen
oxides (NOx), an air pollutant that constitutes a unique challenge with regard to their
reduction.[not verified in body] Total nitrogen oxides from petrol cars have decreased by
around 96% through adoption of exhaust catalytic converters as of 2012, while diesel cars
still produce nitrogen oxides at a similar level to those bought a decade and a half ago under
real world tests; hence, diesel cars emit around 20 times more nitrogen oxides than petrol
cars.
Q.272) The conservation of Galapagos Islands was in news recently. Consider the
following statements with respect to Galapagos Islands
1. Galapagos Islands are located off coast of Peru
2. It is a UNESCO world heritage site
3. Galapagos Islands passes through Equator
Q.273) Recently a Cancer-causing chemical found was in bread samples from Delhi has
alarmed the authorities. Consider the following statements
1. Potassium bromate / Iodate are carcinogenic chemicals that are used while making
confectionary items.
2. Potassium Iodate/Bromate was found to cause tumour of the kidney and thyroid, and
cancer of the abdominal lining in laboratory animals.
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Which of the following are the proposed inter basin water transfer links
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 3, and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All
Q.275) Consider the following statements regarding India’s Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20
1. It aims at increasing India’s exports in goods and services to 900 billion by 2019-20.
2. Previous reward schemes of goods and services for export have been merged into two
schemes- Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) and Service Export from India
Scheme (SEIS).
3. It seeks to raise India’s share in World exports from 2% to 3.5%
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site, and the Amaravati Mahachaitya stupa was built here between the 2nd century BCE
and the 3rd century CE.
Designated as a historic site by the Government of India, Amaravati has been chosen as
one of the sites for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)
scheme of Government of India.
It is located on the banks of river Krishna.
Q.278) As per Ease of Doing Business Rank 2015, India ranked 130 out of 189 countries.
Which of the following parameters are used in calculating ease of doing business rank?
1. Starting a business
2. Getting electricity
3. Trading across borders
4. Getting credit
5. Protecting minority investors
Q.279) Match list 1 with list 2 and choose the correct answer using the codes given below
1. BrahMos- A. Anti tank guided missile
2. Akash- B. Stealth cruise missile
3. Prithvi- C. Surface to air missile
4. NAG- D. Short range ballistic missile
Code
1234
a) B A C D
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b) A B D C
c) B C D A
d) D B C A
Which of the above wild life sanctuary/national park is/are found in Jammu & Kashmir?
a) 1&2 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1&3 only
d) All
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Q.283) Global investment trend monitor report is released by which of the following
international organisations
a) WTO
b) UNCTAD
c) IMF
d) ADB
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Q.285) ‘Palmyra’, the ancient city was recently in news. In which of the following
countries is it located?
a) Syria
b) Iraq
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Israel
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.288) Shishu, Kishore, Tarun are terms associated with which of the following
government of India scheme
a) Loans issued under Start Up India
b) Development stages of Smart City Mission
c) Loans issued under MUDRA Scheme
d) Age based vaccines under Mission Indradhanush
Q.289) “Global financial literacy survey” is a report released by which of the following
organization?
a) WTO
b) IMF
c) ADB
d) S&P rating services
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The US currently has Totalisation Agreements with 24 countries, the only two Asian
countries being South Korea and Japan.
India has signed social security agreements with Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland,
Luxembourg and the Netherlands in the recent past.
Q.292) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the Lists:
List I List II
A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 1. Good Governance Day
B. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya 2. Antyodaya Diwas
C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee 3. National Unity Day
D. Dr. B R Ambedkar
A-B-C-D
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a) 1-( )-3-2
b) 3-2-1-( )
c) ( )-3-2-1
d) 2-3-( )-1
Q.293) Consider the following statements with respect to Rat Hole Mining.
1. It is mainly used for iron ore and coal mining in India
2. It is more prevalent in the state of Jharkhand
3. National Green Tribunal has issued a blanket ban on Rat Hole Mining
Q.294) Which of the following statements is not true about Mural Painting?
1) Murals are large works executed on the walls of solid structure
2) Murals are mainly found in natural caves and rock-cut chambers
3) Themes of Murals - Buddhist, Jain and Hindu religions
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Explanation:
Recently, INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art, Culture and Heritage) found 400yr old
murals belonging to Nayaka period in a mantapa called Chitra Sabhai (painted using
plant pigments and natural dyes)
Nayaka Paintings (extension of Vijayanagara style) depicts episodes of Mahabharata and
Ramayana and also Krishna-leela (some stories also include Shiva and Vishnu)
Excerpt from The Hindu article
Above all the given statements are correct
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Q.297) The ethnic group ‘Dinka’ and ‘Nuer’ belong to which country?
a) South Africa
b) South Sudan
c) Botswana
d) Reunion Islands
Q.298) Recently we have started hearing more about ‘Sleeper Cells’ in the country. What
are they?
a) A special initiative by the Railways to host mothers with infants during their journey in a
safe manner.
b) Underground groups of trained terrorists
c) Special investigative team’s set-up by CCIT in the country to oversee safety
d) A special group in Kashmir lending its support to Burhan and his ideology
Q.299) Identify the country/countries that had opposed India’s proposal for a
Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT)—
1. European Union
2. U.S.A
3. Organisation of Islamic Countries
4. Latin America
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http://www.firstpost.com/india/sponsors-of-terrorism-must-be-made-accountable-says-
indias-un-ambassador-syed-akbaruddin-2868750.html
Q.302) Which sector will adopt the Shinkansen Technology as part of the assistance
offered to India by Japan?
a) Railways
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b) Roadways
c) Insurance
d) Yamuna Action Plan (YAP)
Q.304) Which organization has released the ‘Energy and Air Pollution, World Energy
Outlook Special Report’?
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) UNEP
d) International Energy Agency
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A brackish water lagoon; largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in
the world
Spread: Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha
Where: At the mouth of R. Daya—flowing into the Bay of Bengal
Birds: Hosts over 160 species of birds
Home to the only known population of Irrawaddy dolphins in India (Critically
endangered)
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Q.308) Recently Ministry of Water resources and Ganga rejuvenation appointed “Ganga
task force” for which of the following purposes?
a) To lay down guidelines to promote tourism in areas surrounding Ganga river
b) To ensure that industry and civilians do not pollute the river
c) To remove silt and other pollutants from Ganga river
d) To protect Ganges river dolphins
Q.309) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian rhino vision 2020
1. The Indian Rhino vision aims to increase the number one horned rhinoceros to 3000 by
2020.
2. Kaziranga national park houses nearly 75% of world rhinoceros
3. WWF (WWF-India and WWF AREAS) and the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) are
the two major partnering of Indian Rhino vision 2020
Q.310) Consider the following statements with respect to Ancient Nalanda University
1. The university taught/helped propagates Hinayana school of Buddhism.
2. It was started by a ruler known as Kumaragupta.
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Q.312) Recently it is found that sea ice cover surrounding Antarctica has been slightly
increasing in sharp contrast to drastic loss of ice occurring in the Arctic region. What can
be the possible reason for the same?
1. The topography of Antarctica and the depth of the ocean surrounding it
2. Topography of Antarctica and depth of ocean influence the winds and ocean currents to
drive the formation and evolution of Antarctica’s sea ice cover and help sustain it.
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The persistent winds, which flow down slope off the continent and are shaped by
Antarctica’s topography, pile ice up against the massive ice shield, enhancing its thickness.
This band of ice, which varies in width from roughly 100 to 1,000 km, encapsulates and
protects younger, thinner ice in the ice pack behind it from being reduced by winds and
waves. The team also used QuikScat radar data to classify the different types of Antarctic
sea ice.
Older, thicker sea ice returns a stronger radar signal than younger, thinner ice does. They
found the sea ice within the protective shield was older and rougher (due to longer
exposure to wind and waves), and thicker (due to more snow accumulation).
As the sea ice cover expands and ice drifts away from the continent, areas of open water
form behind it on the sea surface, creating “ice factories” conducive to rapid sea ice growth,
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/why-sea-ice-cover-around-
antarctica-is-
rising/article8634112.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_
Syndication
X-rays and UV radiation emitted by solar flares can affect Earth's ionosphere and disrupt
long-range radio communications. Direct radio emission at decimetric wavelengths may
disturb the operation of radars and other devices that use those frequencies
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Solar flares affect all layers of the solar atmosphere (photosphere, chromosphere, and
corona)
The radiation risks posed by solar flares are a major concern in discussions of a manned
mission to Mars, the Moon, or other planets. Energetic protons can pass through the human
body, causing biochemical damage, presenting a hazard to astronauts during interplanetary
travel. Some kind of physical or magnetic shielding would be required to protect the
astronauts. Most proton storms take at least two hours from the time of visual detection to
reach Earth's orbit. A solar flare on January 20, 2005 released the highest concentration of
protons ever directly measured, giving astronauts as little as 15 minutes to reach shelter.
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2. They are formed during the process of addition of hydrogen atoms to oil
3. Trans fat are naturally found in nature
Transfats are unsaturated and they are naturally found in Nature in milk, meat etc
Q.317) Consider the following conventions and select the wrongly matched convention
with its intent
a) Stockholm convention deals with persistent organic pollutants
b) Basel convention deals with the control of hazardous wastes and their disposal
c) Montreal conventions deals with preventing the use of substances that deplete ozone
layer
d) Rotterdam convention are dedicated to the protection of ozone layer
Which of the following statements does not explain the possible reason for presence of
earth quake in India?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) All
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Which of the following animals are found in the ten rupees Indian currency note?
a) 1,2&4 only
b) 2,3&4 only
c) 1,3&4 only
d) 1,2&3 only
Q.320) The recent New Delhi Declaration is related to which of the following themes
a) Satellite coordination to monitor human induced greenhouse gases
b) To curb violence against women in tribal areas
c) To enhance scientific temper among school going students
d) To aim 100 % adult literacy by 2020
Which of the above wild life sanctuary/national park is not located in Kerala?
a) 1&2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2&3 only
d) All are present in Kerala
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Q.322) GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system will provide augmentation
service over which of the following areas?
1. Bay of Bengal
2. Middle East
3. South East Asia
4. Africa
5. Russia
6. Scandinavia
Q.323) Consider the following statements with respect to Kaladan Multi-modal Transit
Transport Project
1. It is a project between India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
2. The project consists of only naval routes
3. It will reduce the need to transport goods through the “Chicken’s neck”
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Q.325) In a major boost to the sustainable development of the Eastern Ghats, with special
focus on its fragile environment, the United Nations University has sanctioned one more
Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) to India. What are the RCEs in India?
1. RCE-Srinagar, working on western Himalayas
2. RCE-Guwahati on Eastern Himalayas
3. RCE-Gujarat on wetland ecosystems
4. RCE-TERI (Mumbai) on Youth empowerment and energy
5. RCE-Kodagu on traditional knowledge and tribal communities of Western Ghats.
6. RCE-Tirupati will work on Eastern Ghats, coastal communities, marine ecosystem,
biodiversity and sustainable development.
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1. In Cryogenic engine its fuel or oxidizer (or both) are gases liquefied and are stored at
very low temperatures.
2. Combination of liquid hydrogen (LH2) fuel and the liquid oxygen (LOX) oxidizer is one of
the most widely used fuels in the rocket
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http://www.isro.gov.in/gslv-d5-gsat-14/indigenous-cryogenic-engine-and-stage
Which of the above space missions are launched using PSLV launch vehicle?
a) 1 &3 only
b) 1&2 only
c) 2&3 only
d) All
Q.334) Consider the following statements with respect to IRNSS (Indian regional
navigation satellite system)
1. It provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region
extending up to 1500 km from its boundary
2. IRNSS will provide two types of services namely, Standard Positioning Service (SPS) and
Restricted Service (RS) to all users
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.335) Consider the following statements with respect to ISRO (Indian space research
organisation)
1. ISRO is the space agency of the Indian government headquartered at Sri Hari Kota
2. "Space technology in the Service of humankind." is the motto of ISRO
Q.336) Where will the joint operations centre of the Islamic Military Alliance be
established?
a) Hyderabad
b) Islamabad
c) Riyadh
d) Cairo
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Riyadh
The capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; also the capital of Riyadh
Province
Houses the largest all-female university in the world, the Princess Nora bint Abdul
Rahman University
Q.337) ‘On 15 January 2016, gunmen armed with heavy weapons attacked the Cappuccino
restaurant and the Splendid Hotel in the heart of Ouagadougou wherein 28 people were
killed and many were injured.’ In which country does Ouagadougou lie?
a) Burkina Faso
b) Texas
c) Florida
d) France
Q.338) Solution(b)
Q.339) Identify the State hosting Raas, Sankirtana and Thang-ta as its dance-forms—
a) Meghalaya
b) Assam
c) Nagaland
d) Manipur
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Sankirtana
Accompanied with congregational singing
During all festivals and social functions
Q.341) The Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves are a part of the heritage of which faith?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Sati Cult
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Q.342) The assigned code name of India’s first nuclear bomb explosion in 1974 is:
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Shakti
c) Smiling Buddha
d) Operation Crossroads
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Badruddin Tyabji:
Was the first Indian solicitor
In 1902, he became the first Indian to hold the post of Chief Justice in Mumbai.
Was active in women's emancipation and worked to weaken the zenana system
A moderate Muslim; He — along with Pherozshah Mehta, Kashinath Trimbak Telang and
others — formed the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885
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Q.345) ‘Vinicius’ is the mascot for Rio Olympics 2016. Consider the following statements
regarding Vinicius:
1. Vinicius is a mix of different Brazilian animals.
2. The name of the Olympic mascot pays tribute to Brazilian musician Vinicius de Moraes.
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Chilka Lake-Spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east
coast of India.
Largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the world.
Largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. The lake is home
to a number of threatened species of plants and animals.
The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher
folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands.
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d) Neither 1 nor 2
Selvas do not satisfy the second condition. Although currently large scale destruction is
going on in those tropical rain forests.
Note: this is actually a criticism of the criteria of Hotspots. That in order to pay total
attention to conserve a biologically rich area, do we need to wait till it is 70% destroyed.
Q.350) Consider the following statements with respect to Missile technology control
regime (MTCR)
1. For signatories of missile technology control regime the maximum permissible payload
of a missile can be up to 1 ton
2. The range of missiles for signatories of MTCR should not exceed more than 300 Kms
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Friends of Marine Life (FML), a local NGO, has recorded the presence of several colonies of
the fast-growing alien species amid barnacle clusters on the rocky reef off the coast of
Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram and Enayam, Kanyakumari.
A native of the tropical Western Atlantic and the Caribbean, C.riisei was first reported as an
invasive species from Hawaii in 1972. Since then, it has spread to Australia, Thailand,
Indonesia and the Philippines. It is considered an invasive species because of its capacity to
dominate space and crowd out other marine organisms. With its capacity to thickly settle
and occupy a variety of surfaces, C.riisei can destabilise the marine ecosystem
India: Gulf of Mannar, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gulf of Kutch and Goa.
Q.352) Consider the following statements regarding the planet’s sixth mass biological
extinction event:
1. The number of rodents doubles and the abundance of the disease-causing ectoparasites
that they harbour decreases.
2. Megafauna face the highest rate of decline.
3. The number of invertebrate animals such as beetles, butterflies, spiders and worms has
increased by 20 per cent.
Q.353) Consider the following statements with respect to Swadesh Darshan scheme
1. The scheme aims for Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits around Specific
Themes.
2. Under this scheme 12 pilgrimage sites that were part of HRIDAY will be merged with
Swadesh Darshan scheme
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d) None
Which of the following pilgrimage sites are included under HRIDAY SCHEME?
a) 1,2,3, and 5 only
b) 2,3,4 and 5 only
c) 1,2,3 and 4 only
d) All
Q.355) Indian Air force successfully test fired BrahMos missile from Pokran test range.
Consider the following statements with respect to BrahMos missile
1. It is a long range supersonic cruise missile
2. It consists of ram jet engine
3. It is co developed by India and Russia
Q.356) Consider the following statements with respect to “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana”
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Q.358) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian nuclear test and its spill
over effects.
1. Operation Shakti was the assigned code name of India's first successful nuclear bomb
test on 1974.
2. The NSG was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in 1974
3. Nuclear Supplier Group is a multinational body concerned with reducing nuclear
proliferation by controlling the export and re-transfer of nuclear materials
Q.359) Recently conservation of Indigenous cow breeds were in news. Consider the
following statements with respect to cows.
1. Cows normally tend to produce two types of milk known as A1 and A2
2. A2 milk is considered to be richer and helps human beings to fight various diseases.
3. Indigenous cow breed like Gir, Sahiwal, Gersy normally produce A2 type of milk
Q.360) Global Burden on Food borne diseases is a report released by which of the
following international agencies
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a) FAO
b) WHO
c) UNDP
d) WTO
a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 5 – 4
b) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 5
c) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4 – 5
d) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3 – 5
The Mission Indradhanush, targets to immunize all children against vaccine preventable
diseases, namely
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) None of the above
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Q.363) Pradhan Mantri Krushi Sinchai Yojana, PMKSY aims to bring rationality and
investment in irrigation and bring water in every field. Consider the following
1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)
2. Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
3. On Farm Water Management (OFWM)
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchana yojana is formulated by amalgamating which of the above
schemes
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All
Select the correct option with respect to PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana)
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
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The scheme is not only eligible for BPL families but also low income groups, economically
weaker section and women.
Doubt:
Coffee not grown in Assam? Oxford atlas vs Coffee board of India
http://www.indiacoffee.org/cof...
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d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.367) Consider the following statements with respect to defects of eye and there
correction
1. Myopia is a condition of long sightedness
2. People with myopia use convex lens
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b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.369) Global energy architecture performance index report (GEAPI) is released by which
of the following international institutions.
a) World economic forum
b) United Nations development programme
c) United Nations environment programme
d) International renewable energy agency
It explored the energy architecture of 126 countries based on their ability to provide
energy access across three dimensions of the "energy triangle" affordability,
Click here to know more about the rep
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1. Project Mausam is transnational initiative meant to revive its ancient maritime routes
and cultural linkages between countries of the Indian Ocean world
2. It was launched at 38th World Heritage Session at Doha in 2012
It was lau
What are the factors that affect the speed of sound from above?
a) Only 3
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
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♦ Temperature
Temperature has a large effect on the speed of sound. Not as much as the “Medium” does,
but far more than anything else. Temperature affects the speed of sound because
temperature can affect the “elastic” qualities of different mediums. At the very basics lower
temperatures will decrease the speed of sound while higher temperatures will increase the
speed of sound, all other factors being equal.
♦ Pressure
Pressure is the final factor that has a significant impact on the speed of sound. The effect of
pressure on the speed of sound is due to the materials inertial properties. In short, the more
pressure that is applied to the material or medium the denser it becomes and the greater
the “inertia” becomes. This makes any interactions between particles slower. Therefore the
speed of sound throughout the medium is slowed due to the greater pressure.
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Another Fund
The second fund is a debt fund called SIDBI Make in India Loan for Enterprises (SMILE),
which was announced in the Union budget in February. The fund will provide soft term
loans and loans in the nature of quasi-equity to MSMEs to meet debt-to-equity norms and
pursue growth opportunities in existing MSMEs.
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Select the above personalities who presided over the sessions of Indian National congress
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 1,2,3 and 5 only
c) 2,3,4 and 5 only
d) All presided over INC sessions
Q.378) Silambham is a Martial art patronised by which of the following ancient Indian
kingdoms
a) Cholas
b) Cheras
c) Pandyas
d) Pallavas
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upper coppice forests for landslide prevention and maintenance of water, and Japanese
honeybee as pollinators
3. Takachihogo-Shiibayama Mountainous Agriculture and Forestry System
Scarce flat-land (steep mountain) — Local people balances timber production with
diverse farming activities
Activities: terraced rice growing, shiitake mushroom cultivation, beef cattle raising, or
tea cultivation
Forest: Mosaic of conifers and broadleaf trees
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Choose the State/s from the following option which does not follow the IPC—
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 2
c) Only 4
d) None of the above
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Choose from the following option that allows Supreme Court to exercise its pardoning
power—
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.387) The elements of one of the following faith dominate Sittannavasal painting—
identify the dominating faith from the options given below:
a) Brahanical
b) Jainism
c) Buddhism
d) Tantric Cult
Q.388) Identify this Solar System object/body that are composed mainly of frozen
volatiles such as methane, ammonia and water—
a) Asteroid
b) Meteors
c) Kuiper Belt Object
d) Satellites of Pluto
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Q.389) Identify the committee set up to simplify the provisions of the Income Tax Act,
1961—
Rationalise Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provisions for the Income Tax: To improve
cash flow position of small tax payers
Abhijit Sen Committee: Was set up to look into the ‘Impact of Futures Trading on
Commodity Prices’
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Q.391) Identify the tool that allows developing countries to raise tariffs temporarily to
deal with import surges or price falls—
a) Special Drawing Rights
b) Special Safeguard mechanism
c) GATT
d) National Treatment Obligation
Refer
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