NEXT IAS April, 2019 » LEST YOURSELF Consider the statements with reference to “TRIFOOD Project 1. [tis a joint intiatve of Miristry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trial Avtar and TRIFED. 2. Ir9eeks to improve value adaton in bal products, Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) tony. () 2ony {e) Botn 1 ana 2 (2) Nether t nor? Consider the statements with reference to TRIFED: 1. Its a statutory body establshed in 2007, 2 dorivas iis powers to function from Mul-State Cooperative Sacietes Act 2002, 3. rworks forthe Food Corporation ot nia tor procurement ‘of Wheat and Pace. Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) 1and2only (0) tony fe) 2andSonly (a) 1,2and3 only Consider the ‘following statements with reference to PRANAM Commission 4. It makes mandatory for state government employees to look ater ther parents 2. Arunachal Pradesh state government has established PRANAM Commission recent Which ofthe statements given/above is fare corect? (a) only (0) 2ony {e) Both 1 anc 2 (2) Notner 1 nor 2 Consider tne falowing staterants with reference to Socio Economic and Gaste Census 2011 (SECC): 1. Thwas the fist paperiess census in nda. 2. i was the fistever caste-based census since 1937 Census of India ‘Which of tne statement given above is fre correct? fa) only (0) 2ony (©) Both Vane 2 {a} Nether 1 nor 2 Consider the) iolouing statements with reference to POSHAN-Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nuttion: 1. It alms to ensure holistic development and adequate rutrtion for pregnent women 2. tis aninitiaive of Ministry of Heath and Farily Welfare. Which ofthe statements given above is fre correct? (a) only (0) 2ony {fe} Botn 1 ana 2 (a) Nether | aor2 itn reference to Graphene, consider the folowing statements 41. Graphene is way more stronger than steel, But if Increciby fexble. 2. Its transparent and is also much better heat conductor than copper. 10. 3, Copper is better conductor electricity tan Graphene. Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) tand2only (0) tony (©) 2and3.only (3) 1,203 With reference to 'PM STIAC, consider the folowing statements: 1 tis an advisory council that advises the PM on science and technology. 2. It has launched missions on artificial inteligence and ‘seep evean explora. 8. Its ed by ISRO chaiman Which ofthe statements given above’ fare comect? (a) tand2only (©) Vana ony (©) 2and3.only (8) 1,2ard3 With reference 10 Thunderclouds, consider the following slaloments: 1. Thunderclouas have nagative charges along thor lower side and postive charges on top, 2. Thickness of Thunderclouds do not exceed more than 1 km, which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) tony (0) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor With reterence to ‘Prism. consider the folowing statements: 1. Its an intiatve of CIPAM-DIPP in association with ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON India. 2. Itisanintolectual Property (IP) competition for students 3, Recently the 20h esiton of IPrism’ has beea launched, hich ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (@) tony (©) tana 2ony (6) 2and3.only (8) 1, 2and3 only With reference fo international Space Station (88), consider the folowing statements: 1. Tho ISS programme is a jint project between NASA (Unites States) and JAXA (Japan) only, 2. Its fist component was launched into orbit in 1978, Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? @) tony (0) 2ony (6) Bott and2 (2) Nether + nor 2 With celerence te World Gold Council (WGC), consider the following statements: 1, WGC helps t0 support its members to mine ina responsible way. 2, Theheadquator of WGC i located in Boing. China 8. _Ithas developed the Confet Free Gold Standara Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (@) tony (©) 1 ana3ony (©) 2and3.enly (a) 1,2and314 1. 18. NEXT IAS Current Affairs April, 2019 ‘ith reference to National Rural Economie Transformation Project (NRETP), consiger the folowing statements 1. The main focus of the project is to eromete women ‘onmed and women-Iea arm and non-farm enterprises, 2. This projects aided by World Bark Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? fa) tony (0) 2ony (e) Both 1 and 2 (4) Nether 1 nor 2 ‘itn reference to Special Olympics, consider the folowing slatements: 1. The next Special Olympics World Games will beheld in ‘Abu Dhaai, 2 Special Olympics is the worl's largest sports| lorgarization for children anc adults with inellectual and physical dsabirties, Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? a) tony (0) 2ony {e) Both 1 ana 2 (2) Nether t nor 2 With roferonco to Assam Agritbusinoss and Rural ‘Transformation (APART), consider the folowing statements: 1 The main focus ofthe project isto uplit the agricultural sector ofthe state 2. itis funded by Asian Development Bank. Which of tne statements given above is fre correct? (a) tony (0) 2ony {fe} Both 1 ana 2 {a} Nether | nor 2 With reference to "Padma awards’, consider the folowing slaoments 1. Padma Vibhushan is the highest eillan award in india 2. Foreigners are eligible to receive Padma Awards 3. The Padma Aware ate conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Commitee crested by Present, Which ofthe statéments given above is /aré correct? fa) 2ony (0) 2and3 ony {e) 1and2ony (@) 1,2ana3 Notun Disha’ isa tormeen seen in news, {2}. Aniniiative to assess academic level school students (b) A scheme for the betterment of working condttion of Manual scavengers (c) Awebporta oked with smart cy iniatve (@)_Apaining trom toth century depicting the cultura Ite ot Nort eastern Indi. Mukhyamant Anchal Amrit Yojana aninitatve of which ot the folowing state? (a), Rajasinan (0) Madhya pradesh {e), Utaknand (2) Utar Pracesn Consider the folowing statements with reference to Matua Community 41. Matua is @ sect of Valshnavite Hinsuism, 2. They are mainly found in Tripura 3. They belong 1o te Schedule Caste. Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) tony (0) 2and Sony fe) and sony (4) 1,2and3 only 1. 20. 2 2 24 Current Affairs Questions With reference to United Nations Otice for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDA), consider the following statements: 41. [twas established to ensure the implementation of the International Statogy for Disaster Reduction in 1998, 2. An International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (WDA) was recently organised by unispa. 3. _Itfunctons in social and economic field Which ofthe statements given above is fre correct? fa) tony, (0) 2and 3ony (©) 1and2only (a)/ 1, 2nd 3 oniy With reference to Bete experiment, consi the folowing staoments 1. Bolle is designed to study vioatons of be Standard Medel of parte physics. 2. Solentats fom the dian Institutes of Technology have also contributed to the experiment ‘high ofthe statements given above isare correct?” (a) only (0) 2only {e) Botr tang 2 (2) Neither 1 9012 Which of the fOllowing country has recently launched is Asiticial Sun? (a) Germany (0) vavan {e) China () Canada With reterence to National Youth Patiament Festival, consider the fellowing statements: 4. Ithas been jointly organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) 2. One of the objectives is to make avaliable the views of youth to patcy makers, Which of tte statements given above is fare correct? a) tony. (0) 2oniy {e) Both 1 ane 2 (4). Neither 1 nor 2 With reference 0 Homeopathy Central Council (amendment) Act, 2018, consider the folowing statements: 1. The Act seeks to replace the Contral Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) with a Board of Governors. 2. Recently, Homeopathy Central Councii (Amendment) Orcinance, 2079 has been promulgated, Which of tne statoments given above is fare correct? fa) tony (0) 20nly {fe} Botn1 ana 2 (2) Neither 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements with reference 10 the Constitution (One Hundred and Thied Amendment) Act, 2018: 1. It provides for 10% reservation to the economically weaker section of the upper castes ofthe society. 2. Its applicable to whole of India except Jammy and Kashi Which of the following statements given above is /are (a) tony © {fe} Both 1 ano 2 @ 2eonly Neither 1 norCurrent Affairs Questions 2s. 26. a, ns 2, 20. With reference 10 GOOGLE APP ‘BOLO’ Following statements: 1 aims tohelp cicten in primary schoo! fear to readin Hindi and Engle It uses Textto-speech (TTS) technology. 3. Kerala is the first state in wich this inatve has been saares. consider the Which ofthe statements given above i fare correct? (a) only (0) 2and3 only fe) Vand 2only (a) 1,2and 3 only \With reference to GONDI language, consider the folowing statements: 1 dnarkhand state has decided to include i in Primary ‘school eaucaton, 2. Gondi has been writen in Devanagari sist ony Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? a) tony (0) 2ony (6) Both 1 ana 2 (4) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference 10 “Undertaking Nationally Relevant Technology Innovation (UNaTI) slatements consider the folowing 1. tis expected to transform Health, Aricuture nd) Enorgy sectors during the next § years 2. This intiatve also includes GARBini ang thdCEPI Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct? fa) tony (0) 20ny (©) Both 1 ana 2 (6). Nether tinor 2 ‘With reterencs to Centre of Exeellence for Eurapesn Union, Studies (CEEUS)), consider the following statements 1. The European Union and the Jawaharal Neheu University (NU) has inaugurated the Jean Monnet Gente of Excellence for European Union Studies (CEEUSI in India 2. JNU isthe only Cntr of Excellence awarded EU funds In india Which ofthe Statements given atiove is fare correct? fa) Tony () 2ony (e) Botn tana 2 (2) Nether t nor 2 TECH-SOP 2039! was recently in news i {a}. Anintiatye forthe Micro, Small ang Medium Enterprises, {(b) An native for Banking sectors, {c) Ascheme elated to Higher education in the court. (a) An iniatve related to cyber secutty Consider the foiowing statements wih elerence to indelible ink used in elections in Incas 41. Glction ink uses ammonium nivale, 2. Mysoro Paints an Varnish Ltd is the only authorized supplor ofthe foo proof indelisle ink in India Which of tne statements given above is fare correct? fa) tony © {e) Botn 1 ana 2 @ 2oniy Nother aor 2 a 2. 3. 3. 3s. 36. 37 a, next ins Current Affairs April, 2019) with reference to Project BOLD IT’, consider the folowing statements: 1. is aprojec related tothe Borcer management of India. 2. This projects initiative of Ministry of Home aac Which of tne statements given above is fare correct? a) tony, () 2only {e) Both 1 ana 2 (4). Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the folowing statements with reference to The LLocarne Agreement is corect? {a} Irestablsnes a classification orindustrial designs, {b) lastabishes a classication for marks that consist of, or contain, igurative elements {c} establishes a classtication af goods and services for ‘he purposes of registering trademarks (@) isacostetective solution or registering and managing patents, Exercise Samp ia miary @xere'se between, a)" Incia~Singaoore (0) India ~ Bangladesh (c) India Sti Lanka (@)_Ind'a—Indoresia With reference to Solar Flaves, consider the folowing statements 1. Solar fares) ar6 large eruptions of electromagnetic Fagiation rom the Sun, 2. Solar Flares can harm satelites in orbit Which ofthe statements given above i fare correct? (a) only (0) 2ony {©} Botn | anc 2 (2) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to Sun Spot cycle, consider the folowing slatements: 1. The Sunspot Cycle was discovered in 1843, 2. Apeakin he sunspot count is called ‘solar maximum 3. The length of solar cycles has remained constant over |ast 200 years Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? a) tony. (0) 2and3ony fe) 1and2only (2) 1,2and3 only ‘Abu Dhabi Deciaation is related to {a} Organisation of Islami Cooperation (b) OPEC. fe) Goo (@) Maghreb With reference to Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider tne folowing statements: 1. is aninter governmental body established in 1989 2 Inia is a member of FATF. 3. Presently Pakistanis under FATP's blac lis Which of tne statements given above is fre correct? a) tony (0) 2and ony (©) 1and2only (2) 1, 2nd 3 only Vision 2040" a document rele to which othe folwing sector? (a) Civil aviation © (c) Transportation (a) Barking HeathFr a 2, 2 NEXT IAS Current Affairs April, 2019 ith reference t0 Traakional Medicine Svategy 2014-2028, ‘consider the following statements: 1. The stiategy has been released by World Health Organization 2. seeks 0 persuade nations to declare Fight to Healy 2 fundamental right of citizens. 3. Under this strategy, Project Collaboration Agreement was signed between Doctors Without Borders. and Ministry of AYUSH, Which of tne statements given above isfare corract? (a) tenly (0) 2and3 only fe) 2ony (0) 1,2an3. itn reference to West Nile virus, consider the folowing staements: 1. Itean cause a fatal disease in humane only 2. Birds ave the natural hosts of West Nie vius 3. Current, vaccine is avallable for treatment of humans. Which of tne statements given above isare correct? (a) only (0) 2ony (e) Sonly (@) 1.2ang3 ‘With reference to Mrinal: ISRO's fist solid racket propellant, ‘consider the following statements 1. ft was fist totally indigenous composite propeliat ‘manufactured using locally avalable raw materials. 2. Ir was named alter Meinalin: Sarabhai, noted classical cancer. 2. OF VA Gowarkar was brain behind this composite solid propelant Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) tony (0) 2ony fe) Land only (a) 1.28 With reference to Inclusive Internet Index, consider the following statements: 1 The Inclusive Internet Index report was commissioned by Google 2.) Teaimsto provide researchers and policymakers with the information they need to enabie tne beneficial use of the Internet. 2. ncla as been ranked 27th inthis reper. Which ofthe etatements given above isfare correct? fa) tony (0) 2ony fc) 2and Sony (@) 1,2ana3 ‘With reference to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(ACEP), consider the following statements: 1. CEP is a proposed trade pact between 10 ASEAN Counties and ther six Free Trade Agreement partners ‘Australia, China, India, Japan, Pakistan and New Zealand 2. The 7*ACEP Inveraessional Ministorial Mecting was hold inBeiing, Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) tony (@) 2ony (0) Both 1 anc 2only (a) Neither 1 and 2 47. Current Affairs Questions With reference to UNSC 1267 Commitee, consider the following statements: 1. also known as the ISL (Da'e Sanctions Commitee 2. The committee comprises of all the 15 members of the UN Secutty Counel and makes its decision by 3. The two Vice-Chair of the commitee for 2019 are the Fussian Federation and USA, ) and ALGaida Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? a) tony (@) 2enly {fe} 1and2only (@) 1.2an3 \with reference to National Marlime: Foundation, consider the folowing statements: 1. Its governmental olicy making body registered under ‘he Societies Registration Act, 1860 2. rams to undertake studies and analyses on various Issues of concarn inthe martime domain, Which of he statements given above is fare correct? a) tony, (0) 2oniy e) Bott ane 2 (2), Nother 1 nor 2 ‘with coferance to Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue, consider the tollowing statements 1. [tls an apes level annual conference ofthe Indian Navy, ‘organised by the National Mavitise Foundation, 2. The permanent theme of this annual dialogue is a review of India's opportunites. and challenges in the Indo Pace region 3. [taint provide a platiorm fr substantive and insightul ‘iscussions pertaining to the geopolitical developments affecting he marie domain of the Indo-Pacific Which of the statements given above isfare corract? fa) tony (0) 2nd ony (e) Sony (0) 1,2an3. With reterence to India-Kotea Startup Hub, consider the following statements: 1. Ie will sere as a one-stop platform to facile joint Innovation betweoa Inaia ane South Korea, 2 HDFC and ICICI will be mentoring, providing pilot project opportunites, and tinancial support 3. The Hub is hosted on the Startup inca digital platform, Which of tne statements given above isare correct? a) tony, (0) 2only fe) 1and Sony () Sony ith reference to Geneva convention, consider tne folowing statements: 1. The Geneva Conventions contain the mest important ‘ules Imiing the barbavity of war 2. Provisions of the conventions apply in peacetime ‘tuations 3. They protect non-combatants as well as combatants who ean ne langer fight Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? fa) only (0) 2and3.ony fe) 1.2ands (a) SonyCurrent Affairs Questions so. st 2, 3 ss ‘ith reference to miltary exercises, consider the folowing slarements 1. Foal Eagle and Key Resolve are miltary exercises held ‘betwen the aimed forces of the US and Soutn Korea have been calles off his year 2. Newexercise called Dong Maeng has been announced ‘between South Korea ang North Korea, Which ofthe statements given above isaro not correct? fa) tony (0) 2ony {6} Both 1 anc 2 {a} Nether 1 aor 2 With reference to Arab inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU), consider the felowing statements 1. Its an argarization composed of pariamentary groups representing Arab Pariarments, 2. Iewas created alter Word War 2 Which of tne statements given above is fre correct? fa) tony (0) 2ony (©) Both 1 ana 2 (a). Nether 1 nor 2 ‘With celerence to Hein of Altica, consider the folowing statements: 1. It denotes the region containing the 4 countries of Dylbout, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Morecco. 2. _ Its the westernmost projecton of the Arican continent Which ofthe statements given above is fare net correct? (a) tony (o) 2ony {e) Both 1 ane 2 (a) Nether 1 nor 2 itn reference to Arab League, considor the folowing statements: 1 tis regional ocganization of Arab slates in and around Nort east Aca, te Hom of Arca and Arabia, 2 Trwas formedin Cairo 1965, 3. Indias @ associate mémber of Arab League, Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) only (e) Sony, fc) 1and Sony (@)1.2ana3 With reference to, Yuva Sahakar scheme, consider the following statements 1. is the Scheme Ot National Cooperative Development Corpexation (NCDC). 2. Alltypes of cooperatives in operation for atleast 1 year ate aligibie for tho scheme, 3. Forthisscheme, NCOC has created a dedicated fund ot 10000 callea Cooperative Star-up and Innovation Furs (csiFy Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? a) tony (0) 2and3ony {cand 2only (2) Sony With reference 19 National Cooperative Development Corporation {NCDC), consider she following statements: 1. tis anon-statutry Corporation 2. It functions as an apex financial and developmental Institution exclusively devoted to cooperative sector. 3. It functions under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer Wella, Which of tne statements given above is fare correct? fa) tony (0) 2and3 only fe) Vand sony (@) 1.2ang3 ss. 97 ss. next ins Current Affairs April, 2019) ith reference tothe ot Scheme for Development of Knitting And Knitwear Sector, consider the fllowing statoments: 1. tis launched as part of PowerTex India Scheme 2. Greatn of new service centers on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model by industry and association in the kniting ang knitwear clusters s one ofits component 3. Yarn bank scheme isa pat ofthis iniatve. Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? f@) tony (0) 2ana3 ony (©) 1and2 only (0) 1,2ard3 Consider tho following statofents with coference to the repor' "Exports to Jobs Boasting the Gains from Trade in South Asia 1. The report has been released by OECD. 2, The report holas that increasing experts would boost average wages which ofthe statements given above islare correct? (tony (©) 2only (6) Both and 2 (8). Neither 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements with reference to the Scheme for Hamessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in Inga (SHAKTI 1. SHAKTI is a coal linkage policy thal allocates coal ‘among diferent coal using thermal powerplants 2. Stato(Central Power Plans will get coal linkages as per Ministry of Eatn Sciences recommendations, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tony (0) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (8). Neither 1 nor 2 With reference fo the effect of Lok Sabha dissolution en pending bil, consider the following starements: 1. bil originated inthe Lok Sabha and pending inthe Lok ‘Saoha lapses 2. Ail crginated in and passed by the Raya Sabha but pending in Lok Sabha does rat lapse 3. bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Saba lapses hich ofthe statements given above isfare correct? f@) tony (0) 2ony (©) 2andS.only (a) Sony Which ofthe following sates recently passed the bill 1 give 5% quota in jobs and educational institurons for Guijars and other communities? (a). Aalastian (©) Madhya pradesh (©) Utarpradesh (4), Maharastra, which of the followng projects navo been launched by Minsty of Textiles with reference to the refurbished Hancloom Haat? 1. VisionNXT- Trend forecasting intiative 2. Texlles and Cratts Repository: 3. Design Innovation and Incubator Select the correct answer trom the codes given below: (@) tony (©) 2ony (©) only (a) 1,2and3.6. a 6. 66. NEXT IAS Current Affairs April, 2019 With reference to the Tanwala Museum, consider the following statements: 1. The Muscum is located at Bagru (Jaipur) in Raasthan, 2. showcases the Chhipa community hand-block printing, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct?” (a) only (o) 2eny {e) Both 1 ana 2 (a) Nether | nor 2 ith reference to The Bagru Hand-biock Printing, consider the iolowing statements 41. Ie one of the traditional techniques of printing with natural colour 2. The fabric is soaked in Fuller's earth and then dipped Ito turmeric water to get atone o Siver colour Which of tne statements given above isare correct? a) tony (0) 2ony (©) Both 1 ang 2 (a) Nether ! nor 2 With reference to Chhipa Community, consider the following slatements 1. Chippas of Rajasthan belong to Kshatrya clan wo also Inhabit some paris of Gujarat, 2 The traditonal fabric printing and ayeing aris of Aajastnan ko Bandho), Bagiu, Loheriya are sil synonymous wih the community Which ofthe statements given above isare correct” fa) tony (0) 2ony {e) Botn 1 anc 2 (2), Nother! aor2 \Witnoference tothe ternative Mechanism ot isinvestment consider the following statements 1. Ina bid to speed up the dishwesttion process, the ‘government created the Alternative Mechanism, 2 Itis-@ 5 member boay, headed by the finance minister lang includes Ministero! Road Transport and relevant ‘administratve minister, 3, Svatogic asinvestment; earlier hanclediey CCEA snow olegated to he Alternative Mechanism, Which of tte statements given above isare correct? (a), 1 only (0) 2ony fe) 1 and Sony (@) 1:2an03 ‘With reference tothe Smart incia Hackathon 2019, consider the folowing statements: 1. Ibis ofganised by Union Ministy of Human Resource Development, AICTE, Iner Instituonal Inclusive Innovatia Center (IMC) and Persistent Systems. 2. tis anatenwide itatve that aims to provide students 2 piatiorm to solve some ofthe pressing problems faced Indaly ives. Which ofthe statements given above islare correct? (a) only (0) 2ony {fc} Botn 1 anc 2 {a} Nether | aor2 With reference to the Constructio-Technology_ year ‘consider the fllowing statements: 1. The peri trom Api 2018 io March 2020 is doclared as Constuction Tecnology Year 2. Under this, the government aims to ensure that the houses have water, power and Ujwala connectons (L2G) along wih other facies. o. 6. «. 70. n n Current Affairs Questions Which of tne statements given above isare correct? (a) tony. (0) 20nly (e) Both 1 ana 2 (2) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following programmes have infrastructure ‘evelopment as their objective? 1. Pradhan Mant Awas Yojana 2 Doon Dayal Aniyodaya Yojana 3 HAIDAY 4. AMAUT and Smart Ces ‘Selec the correct answer using the eode given below: a) 1,2oniy (0) 2,20nly fe) 8, 40nly (0) 1,2,3and4 \With reference to the National Minera Policy (NMP), consider the folowing statements: 1. National Mineral Poy introduces tne concest o Inter- Generational Equity 2. proposes t© constiule aa inler-minstenial body to instittonalize the mechanism for ersurng sustainable dovelopment in ming Which ofthe statoments given above isfare corract? (a) tony. (0) 20nly (e) Both 1 anda (4), Neither 1 nor 2 With reference’ to the righls guaranteed under the Forest Rights Act, consider the following statements: 1. Tite rights 2. Community rights 3. Rohabilitaton rights 4. Forest management rights ‘Which of tne statements given above isare corract? a) land 2only (0) 2and3.ony (o) 12and4ony (a) 1,2,Sand4 \With reference to the Tribal Health in India report, consider the folowing statements 1. The Tibal Heath in India repor is released by the Union Ministry of Heath and Family Welfare (November 2018) 2. Ie states that over half of the country’s 104 milion bal population now resides outside India's 609 tral majority biccks, Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) tony (0) 2oniy {e) Bott ana 2 (2), Noiter 1 aor 2 Consider she folowing statements with reference 10 the (itshore Rupee Market: 1. An offshore rupce market is a rupee denominated ‘market based out of national boundaries. 2. Iris used to Internationale the domestic currency. ‘The best example of Offshore rupee market is Masala ends Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? a) tony (0) 2oniy e) 1and sony (@) 1.2anc3 ‘Consider the folowing statements with respect to Ethanol Blended Petrol (€3®) programme: 4. It was launches in 2008 for undertaking blending of «ethanol in Petal 0 adress ervitenmental concerns due ‘0 fossil uel urningCurrent Affairs Questions 7. ™ 1s. 76, 7 2 It Ig being implemented in 21 States and 4 Union terrtories Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has targeted to actiove 10% blencing porcontage of Etranol in patrol by 2025, Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? fa) tony © fe) Zon. Consider the folowing statements with reference to FAME- 2 and Sony 7 (0) 1,2ang3 scheme: 1 ‘The emphasis of FAME:I is on electrfcation of the public transportation. ‘This scheme wil be implemented for the period of tree years with erect from 1" Apri 2018, Ie wil fer incentives to manufacturers, who invest In developing electric vehicles and its component Including lthium.ion batteries and electric motors. Which of tne statements given above is fare correct? 7. fa) tony © (e) 1and2only (@) 2 and S only 1,2ana3 Consider the ‘ollowing statements regarding National Common Mopiity Car 1 ‘The interoperable transport card would allow the, hoders to pay for their bus tave, tll taxes, parking charges, retal shopping ang even withdraw mney. ‘The ears rune on RuPay card, ‘Tho slored value on card supports offline transaction ‘across all ravel needs Which ofthe statomonts given above is'fare correct? 20. fa) tony ©) fe) Zon and 2 only (6) 1,2an3 Consider the following statements regarding Innovation contre and Fog onal Office of TU: 1 It became’a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that 1S responsible. for issues thal concern ‘nformation and communication teenroiogies ITU, based in Geneva, Switzerland, is a member of the United Nations Development Group (UNO) and has 12 agional and area offices n tho worl. Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) 1 only {o) Both 1 ang 2 @ (0) 2ony a. Nother ! aor Consider the following statements with respect to the Be 1 2 a nets of Bio energy: Blo energy provides for greenhouse gas savings. It provides opportunites for social and economic dovelopment in rural communities. Italso helps in the management of wastes and improves resource management, Which of tne statements given above is fare correct? fa) tony © (e) 2only @) 4 and 2only ° 4,2ane3 Consider the ‘ollowing statements regarding Global Electric ve 1 jenicle Outlook 2078: It is publisnea by the International Eneray Agency. next ins Current Affairs April, 2019) Europe remained by far the largest electric car market in the world Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? @) tony (0) 2ony (6) Botn and 2 (2), Nother 1 nor 2 With rolerence to EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) reform index consider the ‘olowing statements 1. Report shows visible progress made on each of 4 elements of Govermmen's 49's strategy including (Recognition, Recovery, Recapita'saon and Reforms) 2. Punjab National Bank has topped thelist arnong public sector banks. 8. The report has boon released by RBI Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (@) tony (©) tana2 ony (©) 3erly (0) 1,2and3 Consider the following ‘statements regarding Drug Price Canttol Orders (OPCO}: 1. Wis Issued by Ministy of Chemica's and Ferilisers in ‘exercise othe powers contorted under section 30! the Essential Gommodits Act, 1955 2. Itenabies the Government to declare a celing price for ‘essential and ile- saving medicines. 3. Price controls are applicable ony for generic dugs. Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (@) tony (0) tand2 ony (©) sory (@) 12and3 ‘Consider the folowing statements regarding the SWIFT, that is atten seen in news: 1. SWIFT is a global momberowned cooperative that is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, 2 It was founded in 1973 by a group of 239 banks trom 15 counties to develop a secure electronic messaging service and commen standards to ‘acillate cross bordor payments 3, SWIFT facltates crose bord funds tanste Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct? (a) tony (0) 2ony (©) 2and3.only (2) Sony Consider th folowing statements regarding Great March ot Return 1. Palestinian organizers call the 2018 Gaza border protests as Great March of Return, 2 The demand was Palestinian relugees and ther descendants be alowed to return fo the land they were ‘isplacea trom in what is now called Israel, Which ofthe statements given above is fare correct?” f@) tony (0) 2ony (©) Both 1 and2 (8) Neither + nor 2 Consider the folowing statements regarding AMRAAM missle system: 1. This missile can only be fred from an F-16 aircraft 2. AMRAAM missiles alows a fightor plot to target an enemy aicrat thal is Beyond visual range, in day oF right, and in allweatner corsitions,cs rs a6. 7. NEXT IAS Current Affairs April, 2019 3. The AMRAAM has an auronomaus guidance capably which allows the pict to manoeuvre immediatly ater the migsie’s launch, Which ofthe statements given above is fre correct? (a) tony, (o) 20ny fe) Land 2only (@) 1.2and3 Consider the ‘oliowing statements regarding the paitica senario in Niger 1. Nigetia folows a Presidential system of Goverrment 2. Nigeria transitioned fom military to clvitan rule in 2004 Which ofthe statements given above is fre corract? (a) tony. (0) 20ny (e) and 2ony (2) Nether 1 nor? Consider the folowing statements with reference to the military exercise SAMPRITI 1. It is the Joint Miltary Exercise between India and Bangladash 2. This is the eighth eaiton ofthe exercise which started back in 2012. Which ofthe of statements given above isfare correct? fa) tony (0) 2ony (©) 1and2ony (4) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to the Official Secrets Act (OSA), consider the folowing statements 1. The OSA nas clearly defined the terme/secret” oF “eal secret" 2. The Oficial Secrets Act can be superseded by AT! in case of inconsistency. 3. Ifthe government classes a document as, “secre” Under OSA Clause 6, fat document can be Kept outside the amottof te ATI Act Which of tne statements given above is fare correct? (a) tony, (b) 20ny. (e) 2and aol, (a) Sony With reference tothe National Mineral Peley 2019, consider the following statements 14 National Mireval Poy fais under the Ministry of New and renewable energy 2. The policy proposes 16 grant industy status to the ining activity. Which of tne statements given above isfare corract? fa) tony (0) 2ony (©) Both 1 ana 2 {a} Nether 1 nor 2 \With reference to the process of assimilation, consider the following statements 1. Assimilation isa process in which ane group takes over ‘he culture and identity of another group and becomes a part ol that group 2. involves complete elimination of cultural ferences of {bes and nor-trivale 3. It Involves adjustment of tradtional cultural traits by absorbing new cultural ais. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tony. (0) 20ny (©) Vand 2only (a) 2anasony 8. o. 92. Current Affairs Questions ‘With reterence tothe terational Civ Aviavon Organization (ICAO), consider the following statements 1. The Intemational Civil Aviation Organization, a ‘specialized agency of he United Nations, is be global ‘aviation watondog 2. It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada having 192 ‘counties a ls members Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? f@) tony (0) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (2) Neither 1 nor Under Startup India Scheme, an entity shall be considered as a Startup" it 1. isan entity, incorpor than 7 years 2. Annual umaver ofthe entity i ess than 25 crres.n any preceding financial yea sdorregisteredin india for more Select the correct answer using the c3d8 Given below: (tony (e) 2eny (6) Bath + and 2 (2), Neithor 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements wih respect to Stratocurulus clouds 1. These cloud nel in cooling the earth by reflecting 30 60% of sunlight back into space, The se in atmospheric Carbon dioxide level has positive impact onthe Stratocumulus clouds, Select the corect answer using the code given below: (@) tony (0) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (8). Neither 1 nor2 Which of the folowing provisions in the constitution aim to lengure the Independence of the ofice af the Comproler And Auditor General (CAG) of Inia? 1. He can only be removed irom office ‘in ike manner and (on ike grounds as a Judge of tne Supreme Court 2. CAG is not permited to hold any otfice under the Goverrment of India or of any State ater she or he remis te oes. 8. The administative expenses of CAG office and persons ‘serving in the office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, Which ofthe statements given abows isfare correct? (@) tand3 (0) 1,2and3 (©) tony (6) 2an03 With reference to the duties of CAG, consider the folowing statements: 1. CAG aults auhoties and bodies substantially ‘inanced trom the Consalisated Funds ofthe Union and Slate governments, 2. CAGisempoweredto audit even private fms where there ‘San agreement of evenue-share with he government. which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (8). Neither 1 nor 2 Consider the folowing statements regarding the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): 1. GSP was insthuied under the aegis of World Trade Organization (WTO),cu rrent Affairs Questions 2. Chinahas been he biggest benetciay ofthe GSP regime Which of tne statements given above isare corract? (a) tony (0) 2ony next ins Current Affairs April, 2019) 5. Eminent Jurist 6 ContralVigiance Commissioner Select the cortect answer using the cade below: (6) Both tand2 ——{@)_ Nether tnor2 (@) 1.2.3.dand5 — (@) 1.2.3and4 94. Consider the folowing statements regaraing the expor of (©) 1.2.3.4,5and6 (6) 1.2,3,4and6 ‘eines petroleum: 98, Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2028 was recenty in 1. India is th 5 largest exporter ef refined poroeum in news, which ofthe following stalement is not correct related the werd toi 2. Indi exports refed petroleum oche USA, UK, Australia (@)_ The strategy was launched by the Misty of AYUSH. wel aso roducing counties iraq ane UAE (0) taimstopromote he sae andetective use of Tastional Which ofthe statements given above islare correct? 2 Complementary Meciine tough the regulaton of (@) tony (0) 2ony products, practice ane pracitoners (©) Both tand2 ——{@)_ Neer tnor2 (©). Under the strategy. a POA was signi between WHO 95. Which ofthe folowing staementis nat conect? and Mining AYUSH fr period 2016-24 {@) Repo Rate ithe rato at which barks borrow funds rom (2) None of mo Ry {he RI to meet short tem needs 99. Consider the folowing statements regarding ine Sustainable (©) Present interest rates of al oars ae bases on internal Aterygive Towardy AYBTEBy, Trgseportation (SATAT) ‘benenmark~ Marga cost of funa based ending rate ooh (wcir) 1. The scheme aims to produce Compressed o-Gas (6) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRA) doesnot have any role inthe (C8) rom agricultural residue for use in he vehicular cormrbuten of MCLR. sector (2) MCLR has replaces tne system of Base Rate. 2 Compressed Blo-Gas plants are proposed tobe set up ‘manly tough independent entepreneurs 96. 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