NEXT IAS March, 2020 > TEST YOURSELF 1. With reference to Cyrtodactylus urbanus consider the following statomonts 1. [tis atype of gecko recenty a scavered in Khas! Hills, 2. falls within knasiensis group buthas dferentrtachonatial sequence daa ftom ether members in the group Which of the statements given above is are correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 2 With reference to Mukurthi National Park following statements: 1. Its a pat of Nighi Blosphere Reserve in the northwest comer of Kamat, 2, Pykara and Kundan vers flow through this park Which of the statements given above i / are correct? (2) tony (©) 2only (6) Bot t and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 3. With reference to The Future of Earth, 2020 Repost, consider the folowing statements 1. The report has been prepared withthe alm of reducing carbon footprint and hating global warming below 2 degree Celsius by 2060. 2, The eporthas been preparedby Indian Institute of Science In colaboratien with Giobal Environment Facil, Which ofthe statements given above's J aféeoree:? (2) 1 only (b)Bonly (6) Both t and 2 (8) Neither 1 nor? 4. "Toxic Air: The Price of Fos! Fuels'teport is released by (a) The Greenpeace Southeast Asia (6) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (6) Global Green Grown Insitute (3) United Nations Environment Programe 5. With refefence to forest ‘res in India, consider the folowing statements: 1, MODIS sensor invented by NASA ie used to detect forest fires in India 2. 40% ofthe country’s forest cover is extremely prone tote Which of the statements given above is/are corect? (2) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 6. With reference to Banana Production, consider the folowing statements: 1. Inia occupies the highest area under banana in the world 2. Banana productivity per hectare in India is more than tice that of te world 3, Banana is the largest traded agriculture commadiy in wor. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (@) 1 ane 2ony (©) 2nd sony (©) Sony (2) tang 8 only consider the 10. n . With reference to Container Corporation of India. Lid (CONCOR), consider the folowing statements 1. Itisinvolved in establishing cold chain ifastucture in Inia 2. promotes multimodal logistics support for India’s Domestic containerzaion and trade ony. Which ofthe statements given above is are corect? (2) tony (0) 2 only (6) Both tana 2 (@) Notes aor 2 With retoronce to Gatka, consiger the following statomonts 1. itis a tradtional theatre of Haryana and Punjab. 2. tie now considered a diminishing at by UNESCO. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (2) tony (©) 2oniy (6) Boh tana 2 (@) Netter 1 nor 2 With reference to Atal Bhujal Yojana, consider the folowing statements: 1. Prime aim of the scheme is to ensure clean dnking water te ll he vilages 2. tis supported by the New Development Bank. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (3) tony (©) 2oniy (o)/Benh tana 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Wit reference to Jal Jeevan Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Aim of te schome is to provide piped water supply to all rural households by 2024, 2. tis an inate of Ministry of rural development 3. The Mission sil converge with other Central and State Government Schemes 10 achieve its objectives. of sustainable water supply management Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (2) only (©) 2and3ony () Bony (@) 1 and Sonly With reference to Pangolins, consider the folowing statements 1. They are nccturnal species. 2. Seales on te body of Pangalins have evolved as the protective mechanism 3. Pangolins have shown rapid increase inthe population in last decade Which ofthe statements given above is J are corect?” (a) 1 and2ony (©) 2 and 3only (©) 2ony (0) 1,2and3 With reference to Pangolins, consider the folowing statements: 1 Indian Pangolin is ound in north eastern India and Bhutan only 2. Chinese Pangolin is categorized as Critically Endangered Under IUCN Red List. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect?” (a) t only (©) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Netor 1 aor 22. “4. 6 ”. 1 NEXT IRS Current Affairs March, 2020 Which ofthe folowing insttutons are involved in preparation of State of India's Birs 2020 report 1. National Bodlversty Authority 19. 2, National Cente for Biological Sciences 3, Wollands International South Asia Soloct the correct answer using tho codbs given below: (a) 1 ana 2 ony (©) and 3only (6) Sony (@) 1, 2and3 With rolerence to Protected Agricultural Zone, consider the following stateronts: 1. These ae declared under the National Biodiversity Act 2002, 2. Only organic farming is alowed in Protected Agricultural 20 Zone. Whict of the statements given above is/are coroct? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Notes 1 nor 2 Puried Terophthalic Acid (PTA) Is used in manufacturing of wich ofthe following? +. Cushions 2 Sportswear 3. Spun yarn a 4, Bed sheets Select the correct answer using he codes given below. (2) 1 ane 2ony (©) and sony (6) 2ony (6) 1,2,3and4 With reference to anti-dumping, consider tne folowing statements 1. This a protectionist tat ot allowed by World Trade Organisation, 2. Recently Indian government has imposed anti-cumping 7 duly on import of Puried Terepnthale Acis Which ofthe statements given above is/are corer? (2) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 aor 2 With Feterence to Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC}, consider the following statements: 2 1. This @ statutory body established for the purpose of proving insurance of deposits and guaranteeing of credit faciites. 2. provides insirance cover to depos in local area banks, payments banks and small finance barks. 3. Currently DICGC provides insurance caver only upto + lack for deposiors in commercial banks Whict ofthe statements given above is are coreet? (@) 1 ana 2 ony (©) 2 and 3only (6) 2only (@) 1, 2and3 mu With reference to cash reserve ratio (CRA) in Indian banking system, consider the following statements: 1. CAR can be used as a qualitatve conta tol by Reserve Bank oni, 2s 2 Banks earn intrest equal to LIBOR for maintaining CAR, wi the Reserve Bank of India, Whict ofthe statements given above is are coreet? Test Yourself (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nother 1 aor 2 With reference to cash reserve ratio (CRA) in Indian banking system, consider the folowing statements: 1. Currently commercial banks need te Keep 4% of net demand ard tme labilies as CRA 2, The Reserve Bank ot Inala (RBI) has exempted banks from maintaning cash reserve ratio (CRA) fr retail loans given to ausomobiles and resicental housing, Which ofthe statements given aboveis J are corect? (@) tony (0) 2ony (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Wich of the ‘ollwing measures by Reserve Sark of India ‘can lead to reduction in icerest rates by oanks an loans? 1. Exemation of banks from maintaining cash reserve rato (CAR) for retail loans given to some sectors 2. -Anqguncement of Long Tet Repo Operations 3, Reduction ofthe statutory iquidty ratio Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (@) 1 and 3oniy (0) 2 and 3only (6) 2only (@) 1,2and3 Wi reference to Gofwemtion on Migratory Species (CMS), Consider the ‘ollawing statements 1 India nas also signed a lagaly binding MOU with CMS on the conservation and management of Siberian Cranes 2. India hostea the 13th Conference of the Parties to CMS (COP 13) in 2020. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nother 1 aor 2 Which ofthe following species have boon added in Appendix | of Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)? 1. BongalFiciean 2 Jaguar 3. Tope Shark Solect the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2ony (©) 2 and 3only (6) 2only (@) Boniy ‘Gandhinagar Declaration’ recently seen ie news is (2) an Inia USA Joint declaration afler US President visi fo Inga (0) 2 declaration adopted al 13° Corvertion on Migratory Species (6) a declaration of UN on Women’s day demanging gender ually (4) an India China Joint dectaraton after Chinese President vette India Which of the folowing city is called as the ‘Pittsburgh of Inia’? (@) Jamsrodpur (©) Manesar (6) Guugiam (2) Salor Which of the following personally was the President of Jamsnedour Labour Association? (@) Mx Gane (0) C Rajagopalachar (6) Chitaranjan Das (a) Subhas Chandra BoseTest Yourself 26. 2, 2, 2, 20. an With weference to Grarat Paw, consider the ‘olowing statements 1. Alm of the event Is to celebrate the spit of India by showcasing and promoting is divers in culture. 2, This event has been organized by Ministry of Cute. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (2) Nother 1 aor 2 Win ference to the Bay of Bengal Intiatve for Mult-Sactoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), consicer the folowing statements: 1. The organization came Into being though Bangkok Deciavation. 2. Allits memers are from South Asia, Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 ‘The Bhuvan Panchayal Perta is developed ‘er: (2) Customor grievance rodressal (b) Database visualization and data analytes (6) Faciltating sanitation dive at Panchayat level (2) Callacton of ram Sabha minutes of meeting by Ministry rural development onside the following statements tegaraing the Spae based Information Support for Decentralised Planning (SiSOP): 1. SISDP wil be useful in planning process at Municpalty level 2. This projet is the colaboration of NASA and Ministry Panchayat Ra 3. National Remote sensing’ convo is the lead conte to execute the project Which ofthe statements given abovels J are coreat? (@) 1 ane 2 only (©), and 3 only (6) 1 ana ony (a)4,2and3 Consider the follwing statements +. Constitution dees natdetine asta who are the persons whe belong to schedulod casies and scneduiod bes. 2 President of inaia by notiication can dectare a tribe as Scheduled Tibe, 3, Any inclusion or exclusion from the presidential notiieaton of any caste, face, or tbe can be done only Parlament Which ofthe statements given above is/are coroct? (@) 1 ane 2 ony (©) 2and 3 only (6) 1 ana ony (a), 2and3 With reference to Siddi tives, consider the folowing staloments 1. They are predominantly found inthe states of West Bengal and Orisa. 2, They ae included inthe ist of Particularly Vulnerable Teal Groups. 3, They belong to Muslim as wol as Hindu religion. Whict of the statements given above is/are coroct? (@) 1ana2 ony (©) 2 and 3only (6) 1 only (@) 1, 2and3 2, 2 3. 3s. 36. a7, a8, Ext ins Current Affairs March, 2020 With reference to Intemational Mother Language Day, Consider the ‘ollowing statements: 1. International Mother Language Day is announced by UNESCO but has not been formally recognised by the United Nations Gereval Assembly, 2. india boycotted the 2020 International Mother Language Day celebration. Which ofthe statements given above is J are corect?” (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nother 1 aor 2 Indian Council for Cultural Relations was founded by: (3) MK Gandhi (©) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (6) Raj Ganchi (6) LalBahadur Shasti E-MASIHA mobile app recently seen in news has been developed for (a) totrack progress of Integrated Child Devolgpmont Scheme (0) touaek progress of USTTAD sehome (6) te ereate and maintain the complete health database of Inia Haj pilgrims (@) to create database of Good Samartans ith reference to Pneumonia disease, consider the folowing statements: 1. Pneumonia is caused by viruses only and not ay bacteria 2, The germs that cause pneumonia are not contagious. Whict ofthe statements given above is are coreet? (a)/1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 onside the following statements regarding the Giobal Acton Pian for Preumonia and darroee: 1. Iwas initiated by the Werld Health Organization (WHO) ‘and United Nations Chilen's Fund (UNICEF) 2, aims to reduce the number of children under-five who are stunte. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect?” (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nother 1 aor 2 With reference to Korkus Tribe, consider the folowing statements: 1. They ate predominanty found in Madhya Pradesh and Maharasriva, 2, They ae cassted as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect?” (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Boh tana 2 (@) Notes 1 nor 2 With reference to Graves’ disease, consider the folowing statements: 1. IRoceurs when thyoid gland produces abnormally less trod normone. 2. Inthis disease antibodies produced by the immune system ristakeniy attack the thyroid gland. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (@) tony (©) 2only (6) Boh tana 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2Fr 40, a a. 2 NEXT IRS Current Affairs March, 2020 Hashimoto's elsease i related to: {@) Hypothyroidism (0) Hypennyroiaism (6) Excessive secretion of Calctonin (4) Excessive body temperature due to vial infocton With reference to Yakshagana, consider the tolowing salements 1. [lisa coloutl form of popular theatte trom Orisa. 2 Yakshagana mosty deals with heroic sequences trom the Puranas and the great epics, tho Mahabharata and the Ramayana, Which of tho statomonts givan above is/are correct? (@) toy (©) 2only (6) Bot t and2 (@) Neithor 1 nor 2 Chindu Yakshaganar is a traditional dance ballet mostly performed in (a) Karnataka () Telangana (6) Tami Nadu (8) Kerala With reference to Konark temple, consider the folowing statements: 1 Its rst UNESCO Werld Heritage Stein India 2. twas bul by King Narasimhavarman | of Ganga dynasty Which ofthe statements given above is are corect? (2) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether nor 2 Virupapura Gas recently seen in news is (2) an oval islet formed by the Tungabhadra River (6) a temple of Lord Shiva as Hams! (6) eeariest capital of Ganga dynasty (6) shikhar of Virupaksha Temple With reference to Kambala, consider the folowing statements 1, [tis an annual buttalo race in Tlunai 2. thas been menatoned in Sangam itorature Which ofthe statements given abaveis/ are corect? (@) bony (©) 2only (6) Both 1 anda (@) Neer 1 nor 2 With reference fo Kiki language, consider the folowing statements 1. twas spoken by Kakalyas of Orugall 2. thas boon istea as the criicaly endangored in UNESCO's ‘tas ofthe Woria’s Languages in Danger Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Notes 1 aor 2 Win reference to Nagoba Jatara, consider the folowing sialoments 1. [tig a tivalfestval held in Telanagana 2. tis celebrated by Mesaram clan of Gond tribes. 3. Gond tribes pertonm Gusadi Dance al Nagoba Jatara Which of the statements given above is are correct? (2) 1 ane 2ony (©) 2 and 3ony (6) tony (6) 1,2and3 47. 49, so. st 2, Test Yourself With reference to the Aeur Tribe, consider the folowing statements 1. They are included in Parfoulaly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (vTGs) 2. eur tribes found living primarily in the Indian state of Nagaland 3, All memebers belonging to Asur tre are well conversant in Asur Language. Which of the statements given above is/are corect? (@) 1 and2ony (©) 1,and3 only (6) tony (6A, 2and3 With reference to ‘Scheme for Pension and Medical Aid to Aristes’, consider tne following statements 1. itis being implemented unde Ministy of Health ang Family Weltare 2. It is to improve fnafcial and socioeeonomic artists between age group of 40t0 60, 3. The Scheme envisages to provide mosical ad facility to spouse of Artists Which ofthe statements given above is J are corect?” (@) 1 and ony (©) 2oniy (6) Sony (@) and 3 only TJ Alone Panel recently seen in news has been formed to: (a) tolocate the grave ofthe Mughal prince Dara Shikon (0) to assess the condition of minorities in India (6). to assess the projects under the National Infrastructure Pipeline to assess the impact of Corona Virus Pandemic on Indian weeonemy With retorence 10 Small Finance Banks, consider the folowing statements: 1, These oanks are allowed to take deposits only up to 1 Crore per depositor 2. They have 1 ensure that 50% of loan pentoio constitutes vances of upto Rs. 25 lak. Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Notes 1 nor 2 With reterence to Cooperatives banks, consider the following statements: 1. They need not 1 comply with Statutory Liquidy Rate. 2. Members of Cooperatives banks cary unlimited lability Which ofthe statements given above is/are corect?” (@) 1 only (0) 2ony (6) Both tana 2 (@) Notes 1 nor 2 With reference to the “Outer Space treaty’ following statements: 1 It restricts state trom placing nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass desttuction in outer space 2. india has signed but yet to rally this realy Which ofthe statements given abowe isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 cc consider theTest Yourself By 54. 5s. 6. 7. What is K9-Vajra, sometimes seen in news? 58, (@) Nuclear submarine (0) Heavy. helicopters (6) Towed howitzer (4) Set-propelie arilery gun Which of the following are implications of Sun's Magnetic +. Comrsion ine pipelines 2. Orbital degradation ©. 3. Current surges in power lines 4, Radaton hazards to rbiung spacecralt, Choose the correct answer using the code ajven elon: (a) 1ane Sony (0) 2and 4ony (©) 1.2and ony (@) 1,2,Gand4 Consider the folowing statements 6 1. India is one of the world's leading exporters of Liven batteries 2. Lon batteries are commoniy used in laptops, mobile hones and elaciic vehicles. 3. Lion batteries aro energy oficient and cost eflacive than the nickel-cadmium cel Which of ne statements given above itare corecily matched? (@) 1 ane 2 ony (©) 2ony (6) tana 3ony (6) 1.22003 te Consider the following statements about the Sélar Orbitor's Mission 1. Japan Aerospace Exploralon Agency WAKA) nas launched this sun-cbserving satelite 2. tll help to understand now Sun creates and eentolstne heliosphere Wich of the statements given abowe isfare correct? (2) 1 only (b) 2 oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor With reference to India State of Forest Report (ISFA) 2019, consider the ‘lowing statements 1. The Mristry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change publishes annually. 2. North;eastem states have'shown the highest gain in forest §* ‘The current assessment has shown an increase inthe total carbon stock in éounty’s forest. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 and2 only () 2ony (6) Sonly (@) 1.2and3 With reference to the Mission Shakti, consider the folowing statements 1. This. antisatelite missile mission was carted out by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) using indigenous technology. 65, 2. India ie only the second county to acquire such a specialised and modern capability, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) only (©) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Ext ins Current Affairs March, 2020 \Withreterence to Dark‘ibre, consider the folowing statements: 1. Itisa subset of secret webstes that exst on an encryoted retork, 2. tis a private and secure way 1o deliver high-speed data applications Which of the statements given above isare correct? (@) tony (©) 2only (6) Bon t ang2 (2) Neither 1 nor 2 CConsidor the following statements about GISAT-1 1. Itis communication sat 2 twill be placed in a geostationary ari. ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) tonly (b) 2only (6) t and 2 only (@) None ofthe above Consider the folowing Statements about condensation trails, or contra 1. Itonly forms in thin ayers of th amospnere that have very igh nummy. 2. They ae longlived, thus have lang lasting imoact on the atmosphere Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tony (©) 2oniy (6) Both t and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of te folowing country has recently banned SyAidigital Idenitication scheme for being invasive and violave of fundamental right to prvacy? (2 Britain (0) Netherland (6) United States of America (a) Canada What is Yelow Rust? (a) Its fungal disease, which attacks the leaves of wheat crop) It fea fungal disease, which attacks the spikes of wheat crop, (6) ltisafungalaisease, which attacks the leaves of sugarcane crop (6) itis bacterial disease, which attacks the leaves of rice crop, With reference to the Gaganyaan Proje fellowing statomonts: 1. Itlsrs. 100, 0 crores Indian human space fight scheduled ‘or 2022 2 Indian Space Research Organisation (SRO's) Polar Satelite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) launch vehicle wil be used to launch tis mission, ic consider the 3. Withits success, India wll be fourth in Ine to have sent a humane space. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tand2ony (b) and only (©) Sony (a) 1,2and3 With reforence to Decadal Forecast System, consider the following statements 1 itis used to predic fuctuations in the cate system over the nex ew years 2. For noar-orm climate predictions, takes into account only patural vali,o. rs 69, 70. n n NEXT IRS Current Affairs March, 2020 Which ofthe statements given above isfare conrect? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Notes aor 2 Win reference to Geosynchronous Satelite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk I, consider the folowing statements: 1. Its a fourstage heavy lil launch vehicle devolopad by Isro. 2, twas used to launch Chandrayaan 2 mission. Whict ofthe statements given above isfaro coxrect? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) 1 ana 2ony (2) None of he above In context of SUTRA PIC plan, consider the folowing statements: 1. It's anintatve by Department of Animal husbandry, dairy and tshesies, 2. ILaims 1o improve the genetic qualty of indigenous cattle breeds Whict ofthe statements given above isfare conc? (@) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (@) Notes 1 nor 2 What is COVIO-18, sometimes seen in news? (2) Antitank gun (0) Mission to study Suns corona, (6) Zoonotic viral disease (4) High contagious viral cisease of Ivestock With reference to Yaravirus, consider the folowing statements: 1. Ithas genes that have rot been deséribed betore, 2. ean infect plants, animal anc Human cell Wich of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (8) Nether 1 nor 2 Recently, NASA has sent a laser robot SuperCamas on Mars 2020 rover to (a) Stusy surtace of Mars rom polar or, (0) Stucy Red Planet's atmosphere and ciate history (6) Find water on Mar. (4) Find.signs of fossizee microbial Ife on Mare, Ensemble Precietion Systers (EPS), sometimes seen in news is used for (a) Stock marae prédiction (0) Improve airways trac condtions (6) Weather ‘orecasting {4} Diagnosing montalcisordors Win reference to tne “Operation Vania’ following statements: 1. [Lis an antipiracy intatve to reduce the disruption of shipping routes and de-stablising of the Indian Ocean maritime environment 2. tis part of Indias policy of *Securty and Grow fr Allin ‘the Region (SAGAR forthe Inaian Ocean Region islands, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 consider the n ™ 7s. %6. 7 18. Test Yourself The "World Develooment Repor” is published by which of the fellowing? (2) Word Bank (©) World Economic Forum (6) The Economist (@) International Monetary Fund Which of the following are environmental and ecological benetits of organic farming system? 1. Revitalzes ground water level 2, Sustanable development 3, Reduces risk othe food chain 4. Preserves incigenous species Choose the correct answer using the code given below: (a) and 3 ony (©) 2and 4 only (6) 1,2and ony (6) 1.2,8and4 Gorsider the following statements about Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules +. They:nelp to roguite the inler-tda! 28N6, and part of the cota area and the ocean part 2, “They festict all knds of human and industrial activites close to, the coastine to protect the fragile coastal osystem, 3, These are mandated and enforces under the Envrarment Protection Act the Coastal Which ofthe statements given above isfae correctly matched? (@) toy (©) 2and Sonly (6) Bony (@) 1,2and3 Consider the folowing statements: 4. Andaman and Nicobar Command is the only integrated theatre commane in int, 2, The Strategic Forces Command has operational conto of the country’s nuctear assets. 3, DB Shekatkar committee recommended creation of integrated theatre commands. Wiict ofthe statements given above isfare contect? (2) 1 and 2 ony (©) 2oniy (©) 1ands (o) 1,2and3 With reforonce tothe Integrated Air Dofonce Weapon System (WAQWS), consider the folowing statements: 1. itis an Indo-graeti surface-to-air missile system. 2, is also called as the National Advanced Surtace to Air Mille System (NASAMS:I). Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (©) Both tana 2 (@) Nother 1 nor 2 ‘ith reerence to the “Medical Termination of Pregnaney Act’ Consider the folowing statements: 1. Abortion is a criminal offence in Incia under the Indian Penal Code (PC), 2. Onlymarried couple can legally terminate a pregnancy. 3, Women seeking abortion have the final say, whether Abortion can be caried out or not Which of the statements given above isfare incorrect? (@) 1 and2ony (©) 2only (6) tana (@) 1, 2and3 onlyTest Yourself 7, n. 2 4 Wit reference to Bharatya POSHAN Krishi Kosh, consider the folowing staternonts 1 Itis an intative by Department of Agricuture and Farmer Wetare 2. Under this, an AgroFood Allas that '$ a repository of diverse crops across India’s agro-clmalic zones will be developed Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 The ‘State ofthe World Children Report's released by when cl the folowing? (2) CAY- Child Rights and You (@) Wet Heath Organisation (6) United Natons Children's Fund (} Chilaren internationals With reference tothe Global Hunger Index (GH), consider the following statements 1. Its used! to measures malnuttion across world 2. is published annually by the Intemational Food Policy esearch institute (FPA). Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 20nly (a) Nether 1 aor 2 With reference to Innovations fer Detence Excellence (DEX) scheme, consider the following statements: 1. Te aims to oveate an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in aerospace, 2 It is funded and managed by Defence Organizaton (010). Wihict ofthe statements giveh above isfare conc? (@) 1 only (0) 2 ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether nor 2 With reference othe ‘International Judicial Conférence 2020" Consider the ‘olowing statements 1. Twas organized by ine Bar Council of ina, 2, focused.on achieving gender equalty in all areas by ranting equal status fo women, Which ofthe statements given above isfare contect? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both 4 and2only (a) Nether t aor 2 With oterenco to the ‘Bay of Bonga Initative on Mult-Sactoral ‘Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTECY, consider the folowing statements: 1. Twas formed through the Bangkok declaration, 2, AllSouth Asian and South East Asian counties adjacent to the Bay of Bengal are ts members Whict ofthe statements given above isfare conrect? (a) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With ference tothe "National Crime Record Bureau (NCAB)’ Consider the ‘lowing statements 1. Iisa statutory body, 2. ereates and maintains aNational repository of fingerprints call erminals, 7 31 Ext ins Current Affairs March, 2020 Which ofthe statements given above isfare covrect? (2) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Bornt and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements about the ‘Gadhika Festival 1, This tradional festivals celebrated annually in Gularat. 2. tis aimed at conserving ethnic art forms and to develop a market for products othe SCIST communities Wiict ofthe statements given above isfare conrect? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t ana 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 It is a Sanghayak-class hycrographic suney ship, indigenously designed ana constructed by Goa Shipyard Limites ang currenily deployed an the shores of Si Lanka to Carty outa joint Hydregrapnic survey. The above-mentioned descriptions are pointing towards which ofthe folowing? (2) NS Kalvari (0) INS Vikrant (6).1NS Jamuna (@) INSChakea With reterence {© the “Ease of Living Index” fellowing statements: 1. Its jointly published by NITI Aayog and the World Bark 2. assessed all Indian cities to measure qualty of lf of citizens 8. Qualty o ite, economic abilty and sustainability are used as indicators fr measuring this index Wich ofthe statements given above isfaro correct? (@) 1 and 2ony (©) 2 and 3only () Sony (@) 1,2and3 Wich ofthe folowing joint exercises are conducted between Ingia and UK? 1. Konkan 2 SAMPRITHIX 3, Ingraghanush 4. AJEVYA WARRIOR Choose tne correct answer using the code glen bolow: (2) 1,2 and sony (©) 2,3.and 4 only (6) 1,3.and 4oniy (2) 1,2,3and4 Consider the following statemenis about the “Law Commission of India’ 1. tis anon consttutenal and ron statutory body. 2, W's reports and recommendations on legal maters are binding on tha government. Whict ofthe statements given above isfare conte? (2) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Boh tana 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 Gorsider the following statements about the Financial Action “Task Force (FATF) 1. 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