an a2 a3 a as as NEXT IAS July, 2019 World Food Inaia 2019 will be held in November 2019 in New Delhi to poston inca as {a} The larges: producer of cereals in the wots. {(b) The Food Processing Destination ofthe Wort {©} The leader in dealing with child malnourshment. (@) Tho producer ofthe largest guantiy of organic food in the worl ‘Consider the following statements: 1. Food processing is one of the six superstar sectors Under the Government of ncia’s Make in Inga intiatve 2 India’s share in global exports of processed foods less than 1% Which ofthe statements given above isare correct?” (a) only (0) 2ony {e) Both 1 ana 2 (a) Nether 1 nor 2 Consider tre following statements about ‘The World Population Prospects 2019" 1 The overall growth rate of world population is fang 2 Two billon poople would be added to tne global population in he next 30 years, 3. nla will surpass China as the world's Mast populous ‘county not earier than the next 20 years, Which ofthe statements given above Isare correct?” (a) and 2only (0) 2nd 3 only fe) 1and sony (a) Alot the above ‘According to The World Population Prospects 2019, which (ofthe follwing coun are expected to show the biggest increase in ther population by 2080? (a). India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (©) cia, Nigeria and Pakistan (¢} Ching, India and Bangladesh (@)) China, Pakistan ano Nigeria Consider the folowing statemen isease (SCia} 1. tis an inherited genetic abnormalty of naemoglebin 2. The shape of red blood changes in tis cisease, 3. can be prevented by the pre-marital screening, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1and 2only (0) 2and3ony fc) 1and only (2) Allotthe above Which of the folowing programmesfachemes aim to combat the Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) in India? 1. National Programme for prevention and Contiol of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and strokes, 2 Rashirya Arogya Nidhi "National Programme for Prevention and Management ot Trauma and Bur Injuries Which of tne statements given above isare correct? (a) tard 2only (@) 2ana3ony fe) 1and only (2) Alotthe above about the Sickle cell a7 as as aro an » LEST YOURSELF Consider the following statements about the “Pradhan Mant Kisan Sarmman Nidhi (P-KISAN) 41. Beneticiaies ave selected on the basis ofan inclusion Certera rather than on the basis ofan exclusion enter 2. [aims to augment the income tho farm fares, 3. _Itisbeing implemented ag a Cenval Sponsored Scher, Which ofthe statements given above islare correct? (@) tand2.only (0) 2eny (©) tand3oniy (3) gony Consider the folowing Slatemerts about theConsttutional positon of Hind 1. Hind! is the national language 6f Tac. 2. [tig one of the ‘oa languages of India according to the Constitution. 3. The Cengus in 2001 showed that more than 50% of Indians tad Hind! as their mother tongue, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tand2enly (0) 2oniy (©) tand3.enly (3) gony Consider the ‘ollowing statements about schedule to the Constitution of Ina the “eighth 1. It consists of languages recognized by the Constitution, 2. Atpresent there are 24 languages in this schedule 3, This schedule has been amended three times since it came ino existence, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tand2only (0) 2and3ony (©) tand3.only (a) Allotthe above Consider tne following statements about the ‘Gokul Grame! 1, These willbe set up as Integrated Cattle Development Centres under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission 2. Cattle and butalo wil be icentiied using arimal unique identification number (AUI(a) under this programme. 3, They are expected to act as centre for development ot foreign breeds and a dependable source for supply of high genetic reeaing soc, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tand20nly (©) 2and3ony (6) tand3.only (8). Allotthe above Under the Foreign Contrioution (Regulation) Act, 2010, who among the folowing cart accep! foreign contrbution? 1. Candidate for election. 2. Organizations working for definite cultural ‘economic, educational o religious programs, 3. Cartoonist of a registered newspaper. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 and2only (0) 2and3 ony (6) tand3.only (6), Allofthe abovea ans ans as ais NEXT IAS Current Affairs July, 2019 Consider the following statements about the Foreign CContotion (Regulation) Act, 2010 1. Any organisation of a politcal nature has been placed in the category prohibited to accept foreign contnibuton 2 Association or company engaged in the production ‘ang broadcast of audio or audio visual news or current afairs programme can accept foreign contribution Under certain provisions, 3. No person wo receives foreign contrbuton as per provisions of this Act, shall transfer to other person Lniess that person is also authorized to receive foreign ccontibuten, Which ofthe statements given above isare correct?” a) 1and2only (0) 2and Sony (©) 1and Sony (8) Alotthe above ‘World Health Organisation's E-2020 inative is concerned With which ofthe folowing? (a), Elimination of Dengue (©). Elimination of Chikungunya {©}. Elimination of Malaria (a) Elimination of Japanese Encephalis ‘Consider the following statements: 1. The biennial report on Human Rights, tiles ‘Defending In Numbers, is released by the United Nations Human Figs Commission 2. Sustainable Develooment Goals (Goal 16) hold that states must protect fundamental feedoms in accordance wih national legislation and international agreements Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) tony (©) 2ony {e) Both tang? (2) Netter | not 2 Consider the folowing statements abour the 2018 Equal Measures 2030’ SDG Gender Index: 1 osThe index finds that no country has fully achieved the promise of gender equality 2. The index nds thatthe global average score isin “poor” category 3. The index finds that, with few exceptions, in. general Figher-inceme countries are mare likely te have greater ‘gender equaliy than lonersncome counires, Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) and 20nhy (0) 2and Sony (@) 1and Sony (8) Alotthe above With reference to Operation Sarkalp, recently seen in news, consider the fellowing statements: 1. itis an operation of Ingian Avmy and Myanma’ Ady, 2, Its an operation to eraaicate several miltant groups ‘operating in Manipur, Nagaland anc Assam, Which ofthe statements given above isare correct?” fa) tony (0) 2ony {o) Both | anc 2 (a) Nether 1 aor 2 a7 as aus 20 a2 a2 Current Affairs Questions Consider the folowing statements about the Tadvi Bhil usin 41. Tasvi Bhi Musi are a sub-caste of the larger hil ccommarity 2. Thoy are syneretic and urvgid in herr practice of Islam. 3. They maintain the custom of gowra exogamy, and are sinety endogamous. Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) 1 and2only (0) 2and3 only (©) 1and Sony (a) Alot the above World Health Organisation (WHO) classies antibiotics into tree groups, Which of the folowing have been correctly ‘matched in this contex?? Category Purpose 1. Access Antibiotics used to teat the mast comnen and serous infections. 2 Watch Anibioes avalable-at’all times in the healthcare system, 3° Reserve Antibiotics to be used sparingly or preserved and used only asa as! resort Select the correct answer using the cade gven below: (a) and Zon, (0) 2and ony fc) 1and Sony (2) Alotthe above WHO has recenty launched a global campaign that urges ‘counties 19 ado its new online toal caled AWARE. Which fof the folowing isthe am of ths platform? {a} Urge counties 0 eliminate ‘neglected tropical diseases, (8) Limit crugs that are at risk of resistance {€) Guiding policy-makers and health workers as how to handle highly nfectous cases Ike “Zia and pat’ safely and more efectvely (@)_ None of he above ‘Gonder Incongruence' has been listed by the Werla Health Organization (WHO) undor which of th folowing? {a} Sexual heath condtions (b) Mental disorders {©}, Paychiatrc cisorders (@) Nontraditional disorders ‘Consider the following statements: 1. Snakebite enveraming is a high-impact disease 2 Snakebite is a “neglected topical cisease 3. Amaiorty of incidents of snakebite occur inthe worlds ‘ropieal and sus-trepica regions Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1and2only (0) 2nd 3 only (©) 1and3only (@) Allotthe above Consider the following statements: 1. A superconductor is a material that allows the ‘low of lecion ttrough it wih zero resistance, 2. Superconduetity generally happens at temperatures between -23 degrees Colsive and 2 degrees Celsius, 3. As temperature Keeps on faling, superconducivty keeps 0n becoming mare etectve Which ofthe statements given above islare correct?” a) land 2only (0) 2and3 only {fe} and Sonly (@) Allotthe aboveCurrent Affairs Questions as a 02s 26 ay 28 Superconductors are diamagnetic which means that {2} They repel an external magnetic fila, in sharp contrast tonormal magnetsm, or feromagretism, under which a substance is atracted by an externa magnetic fe'a. (8) They don't respond under an external magnet el, in sharp contrast fo normal magnetism, or ertoragnetism, Unger which a suostance is alvacted by an extemal ‘magnetic tl. {(@)_ They both repel and attract an external magnetic fil, in arp conrast to normal magnetism, or ‘ertoragnetism, Under which a substance ig atvacted oy an external magnetic fel. (a) None of te above, Consider the folowing statements about the duties and functions o! Pr-tem Speaker 1 The main duty ofthe proser speaker isto administer tho cath to the newiy elected members. 2. Pro-tem speaker enables the house to elect the new speaker 3. Pro-tem speaker ascertains the majorly of the newly formed government Which ofthe statements given abo isare correct? (a) 1and 20nly (0) 2and3ony fe) 1and only (2) Allotthe above Consider the following statements: 1. In2016, torte fist ime, persons aged 66 years or over \Worldwige outnumbered enisren under age ve, 2. In india, over 85 population is projected to overtake the Unger ive goup between 2028 and 2030, Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) only (0) 20ny (@) Both 1 ana 2 (a) Nether 1 nor 2 Consider the folowing statements regarding the ‘Rights ot Persons with Disability Act, 2016 1. Types of disabilities have been increased from 7 to 21 2. Acid atte Victims have been included 3. Free education has been provided to children with isabiles trom 6 18 years, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) Land 2only (e) 2anaseny (e) Vand sony (@) Alotthe above Which of the folowing schemes are associated with the Persons wih Disables in Ingia? 1. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan 2. Swavamban Yojana 3. Start-up India iitative Which of tne statements given above isare correct? (a) and 20s, (0) 2and Sony fe) 1and Sony (2) Alotthe above Consider the folowing statements regarding the ‘Jan Shikshan Sansthan (J88) 1. aims at skill taining and invoducing avonues of feniiepreneurship among the _socio-economically backward and educationally disadvantaged groups. 2 It has recently been varsfered ffom the Ministy of Human Fescurce Development (MHA{a) tothe Ministry of ‘Sil Development & Enitepreneursh (MSDE} in 2018, a2s 30 a3 sz 033 next ins Current Affairs July, 2019 Which of tne statements given above isfare correct? a) tony, (0) 2only {e) Botnt ana 2 (2), Nother 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements: 1. India has the highest number of cases of Malaria after ‘toa and China 2. As por tho World Malaria Report 2018, the WHO has reported a sharp decine in he number of mali cases ‘ningla 3. _ India has set a target of being Malaria-toe by 2027 and eliminaing the disease by 2020. Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (a) and 2only (0) 2and3ony fe) 1and Sony (@) Alofthe above Consider the following Statements about ronkeypox: 1. tis viral disease similarto human smallpox. 2.fk is transmitea: through ai infected rodents and primates, 3. Humanio-uman transmission of monkeypox Is. net repented yet. Which ofthe statements given above isare correct?” (a) and zon (0) 2and3ony {fe} 1and only (2) Alotthe above ‘With reference to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), consider the following statements A. itis a viral disease that affects only cate 2. [tis a highly contagious disease and can spread ‘hough ar 3, .confouttalo gets infected with FMD, the milk loss is upto 100%. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) and 2 only (0) 2and only fe) and 3.only (0) 1,2ana3 ‘With reference to ICD-11, recenty seen in news, consider the following statements 1. refers to international Classitication of Disease and is released by Worls Health Organsation (WHO). 2. According to the 11th revision lst burnout has ‘been included as a medical constion instead of an occupational hazard 3. Video game has been included as an addiction alongside gambling and arugs ike cocaine Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1and2only (0) 2and Sony fe) Vand sony (3) 1,2an3 Acrange the folowing in decreasing order ofthe production ofthe rare earth metals: 1. China 2 Inda 3. Australia 4, USA Solect the correct answer using the code gven below: fa) 1222394 (o) 4>1>258 fe) 1535422 (a) B>1>453034 ass 36 037 ass 39 a0 NEXT IAS Current Affairs July, 2019 Consider the following statements: 1. The Hout rebels are active in the northern pars of Yemen 2. The Houthi rebels are Shia Muslims and are supported oy Iran Which of tne statements given above isare correct? fa) tony (0) 2ony fe) Both 1 ang 2 (a) Nether | nor 2 Consider the following statements: 1. Menazite, which contains therlum and Uranium, i the principal source af rare earths in India, 2. The low cost production by China is a major cause of 2>3>4 0) 2>9>1>4 (©) 1>3>4>2 — (g) S>1>2>4 Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Global Peace Index’ 1. lee'and is the most peacetul country in the worl. 2, _leeland has replaced New Zealand trom he tap postion which it had held since 2008. 2. Sytia and Yemen are the hwo leas! peaceful counties hich ofthe statements given above islare correct? f@) tony (0) 2ana3 ony (c) 1nd only (a) Sony Jal Shasti Mantralaya is formed by merging which of the Following ministios? 1. Ministy of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejwvenation 2. Ministry of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy 3. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation 4. Ministry of Burl Development Select he correst answer using the cede gwen eelow (@) 1 and2only (©) 2ana3ony (©) tand3.only (8) 1, Sand 4 only Consider the following statements: Ae Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has been merged vith Ministry of External Affairs 2. Ministry of Urban evelopment and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation have been merged 10 form the Ministry of Housing and Urban Afar. 3. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejwenaton and Misty of Drnsang Water and Sanitation nave been merged to fox Jal Shaki Misty. which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 and2only (©) 2ana3ony (6) tand3.only (a) Allotthe above Consider the following statements: 41. India has been elected to te Executive Board of the frst UN Habytat Assembly atthe Plenary Session ofthe ‘Assembly being held in Naitobi 2. The special theme for the UN-Habitat Assembly was “Innovation for Better Qualty of Lie in Cties and Communities’, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tony (0) 20ny (6). Botn 1 and 2 (6) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the fllowing statements are correct regarding the “Tashkent Declaration’ the contex of iniaPakisian labors? 1. India and Pakistan agroed to pull back thelr forces to ter pre-contict postions 2. They agreed to discourage propaganda against each cther and encourage tiendly discourse. 3. Both governments agreed to obsewe the Vienna Convertion of 1961 on diplomat a scours. Select he correct answer using the cade given below: (@) tand2.0nly (0) 2ana3ony (©) tand3 only (8) Allotthe aboveass 260 ast ae as 284 NEXT IAS Current Affairs July, 2019 Recenty, Puerto Willams (Chile) became the world’s ‘southernmost city, replacing Ushuaia (Argentina) because ‘of which ofthe following reasons? a) Land from sea was reclaimed which increased ts southward extension, (b) An carhquake displaced a large patt of the city outwards, {}_ ts status has been upgraded trom hamiet to city (@)_frwas not inhabited by people eater ‘Consider the following statements about the Abuimarn Tribe 1. [tis a pariculaly wunerable tribal group (PVTG), 2. These tribes reside in the Abypmarh forest i the ‘Andaman and Nicobar island, 3. Abujh Maris have their own governance structure Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) and 2only (0) 2and3 only fe) 1and only (2) Alotthe above *Zarengoid’, which was recerly in nows, rafers to which of the tolowing? {@) A launch vehicle launched by China trom sea-based platform {b) The fist tourlst vain traveling through Russa’s Acie region. {€)_ Intercontinental ballistic mi (2) ran’s new nuctoar facility. Which ofthe following are the aims of Crimeand Criminals Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) Project? 1. Deliver various web based police related services to cizons 2. Faclitate a pan-india search of crime and fiminal records of indviduals through a national database. 3. Establishing a basic platlorn for an In'er-operable Criminal Justice System Select the correct answer using the code gven below: (a) 1and 2oly (0) 2and sony (©) 1and Sony (a) Alot the above ‘Consider. the folowing) statements about the Crime and ‘Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS): 1. lg. a Mission Modo Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan 2. The concept of CCTNS was frst conceived in the year 2008 in the alermath of 2008 Mumba: attacks, 3. Recently, the Gujarat government has decided to Upgrade its entire Crime Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) project. Which of the statoments given above isfare corract? fa) 1and 2only (0) 2and ony (©) 1and3only (6) Allotthe above Consider the following statements about the Inclusive Irnernot Index: 1. The Inclusive Internet Index has been commissioned by Facebook and conducted by The Economist Inligence Uni. 2, Irse0ks to measure the extent to which the Internet's not only accessible and atfordable, but also relevant toall tested by North Korea ass ass as ass ass a70 Current Affairs Questions Which of tne statements given above isfare correct? a) tony, (0) 2only fe) Botn1 ana2 (2), Notier 1 nor 2 ‘range the following countries in decreasing order of their internet users 1 USA. 2 3 China India Select the correct answer using the code given below: fa) 15258 (o) 25351 fo) S>2>8 (0) > 152 India is currently contributing military and police personnel ta the UN peace operations in. which of the folowing ‘counties? 1 Abyci 2. Cyprus 3 Yemen 4, South Sudan Selectthe correct answer using the cade gven below: (a) 4,2and Sony (e) 2.38nd4ony (e) 1,2and4only (a) Allotthe above ‘Operation Sunrise’ was aimed at which othe folowing? {a} cigkalzation of allsteck-exchanges in nai (©) containing miltants operating across the border in Myanmar. {c) making all barks and post-otficesintemet enabled (4) providing broadband facies all Gram Panchayats Consider the following statements 1. The Arakan Army isan insurgent group in Myanena, 2. Itigopposedto the Katadan multi-modal transit anspor project. 3. rwas targeted under the "Operation Sunrise” by the Inia ary. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) and 2only (0) 2and3ony {fe} 1and Sonly (@) Allofthe above Consider the following statements about the Kaladan Mult- Modal Transit Transport Project 1. [tis a trlateal agreement between Insia, Bangladesh ‘and Myanmay, 2. Winvoives connecting Aizwal, Sitwe, Chittagong and Kolar Which ofthe statements given above islare correct? a) tony (0) 2only (e) Both 1 ana 2 (4) Neither 1 nor 2 ‘Consider the following staements: 1. _Karg)'s a portion of tne western Ladakh region 2. The sector centred on the town of Kargl, ee in the Zaskar Range ot the Himalayas 3. Karg)i town is located roughly equidistant between Srinagar and Leh Which of tre statements given above isfare correct? a) 1and 2only (0) 2and ony fe) and Sony (2) Alotthe aboveCurrent Affairs Questions an an ars a7 97s, 7s Consider the following statements: 1. India and Portugal have agreed to establish a martime heritage museum at Lohan Gujarat. 2. eis kel 1 comme up onthe lines of a similar museum at Lisbon, svn ' administered by the Pertuguose Navy. 3. The project's being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping tough its Bharatmala programme. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) and 2ony (0) 2and3 only (©) Vand 3only (a) Alotthe above Consider the flowing statements: 1. Indian wrter Annie Zaid! was announced as te winner of Nie Dots Prize 2079, 2 Tho prestigious book prize Is awarded for creative thinking hal tackies contemporary societal sues Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) only (0) 2ony {e) Both 1 ana 2 (a) Nether | nor 2 Indian Air Force's Russian made AN-32 aircraft was recently in news because: (a). chad undertaken a non stop journey across the Pacitc Ocean. {b) fr was formally fleet cerfied to fy on blended aviation ‘el containing up to 10% of indigenous bic-et fue {c)_ thas boon selected to cary the IAF Airborné Warning ‘And Control System, (a). twas recently decommissioned rom sefvige by the AF Consider the ‘following statements regarding India's Contribution te UN's peacekeeping operation: 1. Indias the largest contbutor of unormed personnel to the UN peacekeeping missions 2. India has suffered’ the highest number of fatalities ‘among countries that have sent forces to the United Nations peacekeeping mission since 1948. 3. India was the fret nation to send wamen to peace: keeping missions Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? (ay and 2only (0) 2nd 3ony (e) Land Sony (a) Alotthe above Consider the flowing statements: 1 The number of internet user in China is almost equal to tha of USA and india combined 2. The number of intent user in China almost double than tat of India 3. The number of infemet user in Inaia is almost double than tat of USA, Which ofthe statements given above isare correct?” (a) and Zon (0) 2and3ony fe) 1and Sony (2) Alotthe above Consider the following statements 1. Kamow-3t are Airborne Early Waring and Contol (AEWc) helicopters of india, 2. The ada othe Ka-31 airborne eary warning helicopter has a 260° coverage. 3. The radar placed in it can wack 30-40 targets simutaneously a as azs aso ast as next ins Current Affairs July, 2019 Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 and 2 only (©) 2ana3 ony (©) 1and8 only (2) Allofthe above “The tom Mission Based Deployments (MB(d)’'s sometimes: Used in the context ot: (@)_ Indian Army © (6) Indian Air Force (a) Consider the following statements: 1. The Kimberly Process (KP) sa commitment to remove Ccontictdlamonds from the global supoy chain 2. Contlctalamonds are ough diamonds used to finance wars against governments’ around the world Which ofthe statements giver above islare correct? (@) only (©) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (3). Neither + nor 2 Consider the following statements: 1. The Kimberey Process (KP) is a voluntary agreement ‘concerned with eenlet aamonds Indiais a founding member of the Kimberley Process (4) 3. _ Indias the Kimberley Process (KP) chairfor 2018 Which ofthe statements given abou isfare correct? (@) tand2only (0) 2and3ony (6) tand3.only (8). Allotthe above Consider the following statements about the recently created Dotence Space Research Organisation: 4. DSRO wil provide technical and research support tis paront arganization, tne Defence Space Agency. 2. _DSRO willbe headed by a senior defence scientist. 3. The organization is charged with finding and implementing detence applications for India’s entre ‘spectrum of space technologies Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tand2 only (©) 2ana3 ony (©) 1and3.only (2) Allofthe above Cabinet Committee on Securty (CCS) consists of who among the folowing? Inian Navy Inaian Home Guards 1, Prime Minister 2, Minster of external afars 3, Home minister 4, _-Fnance minster Select the correct answer using the code given below: (@) 1.2and3eny (6) 2, Sand é only (6) 1.Band4ony (8) Allofthe above Which of the following are among the functions of the Cabinet Commitee on Security? 1. Todeal with issues relating to law and order and internal secur 2. To deal with policy matters concerning foreign atfairs that have inlernal or extemal securty implications 3. Todeal with economic and political issues impinging on palonal secu 4. Allmattors relating to atomic energy. Select the correct answer using the code given below @) 1.2andsony (0) 2, Sand éonly (c) 1.8and4ony (6) Allofthe aboveass ass ass ass as7 ass ass NEXT IAS Current Affairs July, 2019 Consider the following statements: 1. Tho Financial Action Task Foree (FATF) is a group of non-governmental erganisatone ‘The Financial Action TaskForce (FATF) works to generate the necessary poltical wil to bring aout natonal legislative reforms in azoas like money laundering, 3. The FATF’s decision making body, the FATF Plenary meets once in three years Which ofthe statements given above isare correct? a) and 2only (0) 2ony {fe} 1andSonly () Sony Which ofthe following could result in if a country is placed ‘on the watchist ofthe Financial Acton Task Force (FATE? 1. Enhanced scrutiny level of the county's financial rransactions 2. Increased cost of opening letier of ereaits (Lc) for trade purposes 3. Decreased score of the interational creit ratings. 4. Inorease cost of borrowings for te government Select the correct answer using the code gven below: (a) 1.2andSonly (0) 2,3and-4ony (e) 1,2and4only (a) Allotthe above ‘With roforonce to PM Yoga awards, consider the folowing) starements: 1. Thisawardis given onda ettzens ony foréutstanding Ccontrbution for prometion and development of Yoga, 2. The guidelines forthe awards are developed by Ministy of AYUSH, Which ofthe statements given ative isare correct? (a) tony (oy 2ony (©) Both tang 2 (a). Nether 1 nor 2 ‘Agenda 2063, sometimes in news, is associated with which of the folowing? (a) Latin America (@), Arca (©) Southeast Asia (a) West Asia’ Consider the following statements A. The AU's made up of al the counries on the Atican continent 2. Ita officially launched in 2002 as a successor tothe Organisation of Aitcan Unity 3. Recent Ingia has extended monetary help te Niger ‘or organising the Aican Union (AU) summit schesuled to ‘be hen Niamey in ly 2019, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) and 2only (0) 2ana Sony (e) 1and3only (a) Alotthe above Recently, whion of the following countries nave become the frst Arab county to be granted full membership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)? (a), Saudi Arabia (o) UAE (©) Qatar (0) Egypt ‘The aim of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is to ‘establish cooperation between member nations on: 1. Countering American influence in Central Asia a0 as1 as ass as ass Current Affairs Questions 2. Resolving border issues 3, Miltary cooperation 4. Countering terrorism Which of tha statements givon abows isfare correct? (@) 1,2andSony (0) 2, Sand 4only (6) 1.2anddeny (8). Allofthe above ‘Wingtush Scheme, oiten seen in news, ie related to which of the folowing counties? (a) Brazi (©). United States of America (©) United Kingdom — (4) China Consider tne folowing statements about the H-1B visa 1. Itis non-immigrant work visa that allows US companies te employ foreign workors inion specialty occupations 2. It has no annual cap and the persons allowed through this route depend upon demand trom American industry. 3. The American tech companies hnave-long depended cn it to hire highly-slled employees trom counties like India and Crina, Which ofthe statemenis given above isfare corect? (@) tony (0) 2and3 ony (©) 12nd 3enly (2) Sony ‘Which ofthe flowing counties have recently been removed by the USA trom ts currency monitoring lst of major tacing parners? 1. India 2 China 3. Swiverlang 4. Japan Sélect the correct answer using the code gen below: (@) 1 and4 only (0) 2ana3 ony (6) tand3.only (a) 3.and4ony Consider the following statements: 4. Therare earth elements ave all meta, 2 These elements have properies that ofen causes them ‘not 0 be found together in georegic deposi. 8. They are rare because they are diffcut and costly 10 rine ard process hich ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 and2.0nly (0) 2ana3 ony (6) tand3.only (8). Allotthe above Consider the following statements: 4. Yemen borders both Saudi Arabia ang Oman. 2. Yomen borders both Red Sea and Gut of Aden, Which ofthe statements given above isfare corect?” (@) tony (0) 2ony (6). Both 1 and 2 (8). Neither 1 nor2 With reference to Spectru-Aoentgen-Gamma Telescope, recently seen in news, consider the following statements 1. It fs @ space telescope to create a 3D Xray map of Universe 2. Its launched by a joint team of Germany and Russia 3. It alms to detect up to 3 mn supermassive black holes ‘and X-rays from 700,000 sla in the Mky Way Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tand2.0nly (0) 2 ana3 ony (©) tand3.only (3) 1,2and3Current Affairs Questions EXT IRS Current Affairs rum July, 2019 2.96 Consider the folowing statements: Select the correct answer using the code gven below: 1. G20 cludes al the memers of G7 (a) 1.2and3ony —(@) 2,9ana-4ony 2. G20members represent 85 per entof worlds ecenemy. (c) 1,2and4only (a) Alletthe above 3. Indias amembor of both G7 and G20, 1099 Consider the folowing staleronts about the Muslim Women Which ofthe statements given above Isare correct? {Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bil 2018: {@) 1and2ony (to) 2andgony 1. 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