NEXT IAS December, 2019 > TEST YOURSELF Inwhich ofthe following stats Aumed Forces (Special Powers) Acts curtenty operational in the entire state terrtory? (a) Meghalaya (©) Arunachal Pradesh (6) Tipura (@) Nagaland With reference to Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act Consider the folowing statements: 1. Ihgives power to the Army arrest to arest anyone without warrant nthe areas in whien is operasona. 2. Tho canal government can enforce tho Actin the state only after siate governments consent Wihict of the statements given above isfare contect? (2) 1 only (6) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor With reference to Brus ibe, consider the folowing statements 1. They are recognised as a Pariculaly Vulnerable Teal Group. 2, They ave indigenous to the Kavarat Island Which of the statements given above isfaro correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nother 1 nor 2 With reference to Sixth Scheaule ofthe Constitution of ina, consider the ‘lowing statements: 1. Sixh Schedule areas include some terior of Assam, Meghalaya, Skim and “pura, 2. Autonamaus District Counell formulated under the Sith Schedule provisions, shall consist of minimum thirty members. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2 oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (6) Nether 1 nor2 With reference to Vigilance Awareness Week, consider the following statements 1 The Cental formation Commission every year abserves Vig tance Awareness Week 2. Lis observed every year during the week in which the bitnday of Sardar Valabnbhal Patel fal Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (2) Notes t aor 2 With reference to Centra Vigilance Commission, consider the following statoronts: 1. Iwas sel up on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Preverton of Corruption 2. The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the Prime Minster Whict of the statements given above isfaro coxrect? (a) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (a) Netor 1 nor 2 Which of the following organisations has developed Shala Darpan Portai? 10. n. 2, (a) National Counei of Eaucatonal Research and Training (0) Gertral Board of Secondary Education (6) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (6) The Board of High School and Intermediate Education Una Pradesh Which of ne following s considered as the ‘public authori Unser Right to Information Act, 20057 (a) An institution of sel government establishea by law made by the state legislature (0) An NGO substantially nance crocty by nds provided by the Central Government (6) AnNGO substantially finarcedindiectly by tunds provided by the Cenival Government (6) Allofthe above Semi-Dieae Metals are useful in which folowing? 1. Electronics 2. Desalination 3. DNAsequencing Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) and 2 only (©) Toniy only (6) 2and3 only (@) 1,2and3 With relerence to Sem-Ditac Metals, consider the folowing statements: 1. Insem:-Dirac material, the charge carier movement isthe ‘same in all directions within the 20 plane 2 The charge cari velocity within the Semi-Dirac Metals is less than the speed of sound, \Whict of the statements given above is/are not correct? (@) tony (0) 2only (6) Both t ang2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 \With reterence to Optical Conduetity, consider the folowing tterents: 1. Optical conduetivty of a material can indicate i the ‘material is transparent or opaque. 2. SemiDirac materials offer high optical conductivity for lectiomagnetc waves of a specie frequency and a specie polarisation, Which of tho statements given above isfare nol correct? (a) tonly (0) 2only (©) Bott and2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 itn reference to Samagra Shiksha Scheme, consider the following statements 1. tis a central sector seneme, 2. eubsumes the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Snksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE) Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct? (@) tony (©) 2oniy (6) Both t and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 22. 14 1s. 6 ”. 1 1. NEXT IAS Current Affairs December, 2019 With reference to Mission NISHTHA, consider the ‘olowing statements: 1. Il has been launched by the Department of School Education ang Literacy, 2. Itpromotes experiential and joy! learning. Whict ofthe statements given above isfaro conect? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 ‘with reference to bird Hergila, consider the following statements: 1. Ilresides onlin the states of Assam and Bihar of India anc in Cambodia, 2, tis categorized as Grticaly Endangered on the IUCN Red List 3, tie a carnivore and scavenger Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tana 2 ony (©) tony 3.cly (c) 2ane Sony (@) 1,2an03 With roferance to the Whiley Fund for Nature, consider the following statements: 1. Its an inter-governmental organisation that raises funds for nature conservation 2, Purnima Devi Barman won the prestigious Whiley Awards for ner efor in conserving Greater Adjutant Stok. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to Central Water Commission, consider the following statomonts: 1. Its presently functioning as.an attached office of the Minstry of Jal Sha. 2, Recently, i has been tatked with the responsibity of resoluton of Teesta River water dspute between India ard Bangladesh Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to Kartarpur corrider, Consider the folowing statements: 1. Kartarour condor involves a road tink from Gurudwara Dera Basa Nanak in Pakistan and Gurudwara Darbar Sahb in ipl 2 Under the, agreomont regarding the corridor, Indian pilgrims visting the Pakistan side of coriaor for one day donot require a visa Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nother 1 nor 2 With relerence to Sardar Vallabnbnal Patel, consider the following statements: 1, He was the chairman ofthe Union Constitution Commitee in constituent assembly. 2, He was bestowed with the Inca’s highest evan aware, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 In which of the folowing movements did Sardar Patel paricipate? 2». 21 2 23 2 2s. Test Yourself 4. Dang March 2 Kheda Satyagraha 3, Bardoi Satyagraha Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@) 1 and2 ony (©) Sony (6) 2and3 ony (@) 12283 Consider the folowing statements 1. Sachar Commies Report had observed that worker population ratios for Muslims are signtieanty lower than ational average except in West Bengal 2 According to Census 2044, Persons with disabilities Consituted around 8% ofthe foal population of Inga, 8. Female labour force participation rate in India is higher in rural areas than urban areas Select the correct answer using the code given below, (a) 1 and 2 ony (0) tang ony (6) Sony (@)1, 22083 Wir reference 0 ‘SowaRigpaly consider the folowing saloons: 1. [tis a Tibetan system of mecicine. 2. Yocuses on beth medication and meditation, 3. tis included in National AVUSH Mission Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1 and 2 ony, (©) 2and sony (6) 2only (@) 1 and 3only With reference to Sanskrit World Conference, consiger the following statements ty ltwas organized by the Cerire for Cutwal Resources and Training (CCRT). 2 All ancient Sanskrit manuscripts and inscriptions. have been founa oniyin Inca. \Whict ofthe statements given above isfare conrect? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Boh tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Indica Sagar or Polavaram multi-purpose irigation projec, sometimes seen in news is located on which ofthe folowing (@) Godavar River (b) Mahanadi River (6) DamodarRiver ——(@)_Krishna ver With reference to the third Battle of Panipat, consider the following statements: +. ltwas fought wetween the invading forces of Ahmad Shah Adal and Maratha Empire 2. tmarkea the beginning of the Mughal Empire and the end ol Maratha Empire Wihict ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements about "Ease of doing business" report 1 Its publisned by World Economic Forum on an annual basis. 2. India has shown abig improvement in resolving insolvency and deating with construction permis. Which ofthe statements given above isfare cortect? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (©) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 aor 2Test Yourself 26. 2, cs 28. 30. a 22 Consider the folowing statements about “Thruvalluvar 1. He was & renowned Bhakti Movement saint rom Tamil Nadu 2. He's best known for his work “Thirukkua™ Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) t only (6) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (@) Notes 1 aor 2 Win reference fo Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, consider the following statements: 1. He served asthe leader of the Al-India Muslim League 2. He started publishing "ALHial” to attack the policies of Bisa Government. 8. He rejected the idea of separate electorates based on religion and separate nation for Muslims. Win of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1 ane 2 ony (©) 2and ony, (6) tana 3ony (@) 1,2and3 With reference to Suranga Bawadi, consider the folowing sialomens: 1 Its an integral pan of Karez system of suopiying water ttrough subterranean tunnels 2, tie included inthe UNESCO Werle Heritage sites, 3, Iwas bult by Adi Shab! of Aisha dynasty of Sjaour Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2 and 3 only (6) 1ane Sony (@) 1.22003 Witn reference to ‘Karez system’, consider the folowing statements: 1. Ih a waterharnessing technology in which groundwater 's brought tothe surace by a tunnel 2, tig alse known as Gant system of irigation. 3, Itwas originate in Persia, Which of the statements given above isare correct? (a) 1 ane 2 ony (©) 2and sony (6) 1 ane sony, (@) 1,2 an03 With reference to Welby Commission, consider the folowing statements: 1-llwas consttued to mprove the esoniomic condition of India by reducing excess ve expenditure. 2, thad G.K. Goshale as representative of Indian interests Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both t anda (2) Nether 1 nor 2 With reterence:to Jallarwala Bagh Massacre, consider the following statomonts: 1. Tt was result ofthe Anarchical and Revolutonary Crimes Act 2. Hunter Commitice was appointed to investigate this Wihict ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2eniy (©) Both 1 anda (a) Nether 1 aor 2 With reference to Montagu-Cheimsferd re‘orms, consider the following statements 1. Ih inkeducee bicameralem and rect elections in the ccounsy, 2. introduced responsible governments in provinces. 3 34 3s, 6. a7, a8 next ins Current Affairs December, 2019 Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Boh tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to Khilatat maverrent, consider the folowing statements 4. Mahatma Ganahi was the fist chairman of the Khilafat Commits, 2, The Muslims League opposed this movement 3. brought Muslims and Hindus on a commen platform against the British rule Whict ofthe statements given above letare correct? (a) 1 and 2 ony (0) 2 and 3 only (6) 1and Sony (a) 1,2an03 With reference tothe Stee! Scrap Paley, conelder the folowing statements 1. Iams o eliminate the need for importing serap meta 2. wil provige a waste treatment mechanism in compliance win Hazardous & Othee Wastes (Management & Transboundary Neverert) Rules Which ofthe statementa given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t anda (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference fo Dakshina Bharat Hinci Prachar Sabha Consider the ‘ollowing statements 1. twas established by Manatma Gana 2. tlsrecognised as ne ofte nsttes of National importance, \Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) only (©) 2ony (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to Promat Corrective Action (PCA), consider the folowing statements: 1. This ramework is applicable fo commercial, cooperative barks and Non-Banang Financial Companies (NBFCS). 2. Under this tramework, capital ratios, asset qualty and proftablity are used 0 determine’ banks wih weak financial mevics. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (3) 1 only (©) 2enly (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor Consider the folowing slatersents about Guru Nanak 1. He was the founder of modern-day Sikhism. 2. He was tenth Sikh Guru 3, He established tho innavatve social institutions of anger. ‘pangat and sangat Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1 and 2 ony (©) 2oniy (6) 1and3 ony (@) 1,2and3 With reference to the International Migrant Stock 2079, Consider the ‘allowing statements 1. Its released by the Population Division of the Unted Nation Department of Economic and Secial Airs. 2. ts findings showed that Indian diaspora ie the largest in the worl 3, Nepalis atop source of migrants to India Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) and 2 ony (©) 2and sony (6) 1and3 ony (6) 1, 2and3Fr 40, a. NEXT IAS Current Affairs December, 2019 Wich of the ‘ollowing are considered as Indian diaspora? 1. Non-Resident Indians 2. Overseas Citizens of Ingia 4s, 3, Stateless Person of nian Origin 4. legal migrants Select the correct option using the cade given below: (a) 1,2 and only (©) 2,3.and 4 only (6) 1ane3ony (@) Alotthe above Which of the folowing will be the probable impacis of farm loan wawers on economy? 1. Reduce banks! Non-Banking Assets 46, 2. Crowding out 3. Higher Cost of Borrowing 4, Reduce fecal deci 5, Increase infaton Select the correct option using the code given below (@) 1,2,andSonly —(b) 2, 3nd 5 only (6) 3,4and Sony (@) 2, 3.and 4 only With reference to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, consider the folowing sratemens: 1. tisint a legal binaing treaty. 2. Itfacitates access and beneft sharing of genetic materialé for teaearch 3. Indiais a party me voayy. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1 ane 2 ony (6) tana Sony (a) 1,2an03 With reference to Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers" Rights (PPV&=R) Act, consider ine folowing statements 1. Farmer can sel branded seed ofa variely protected under this act 2. twas enacted to gfantintolectal oroperty rights to plant breeders, researchers and farmers who have geveloped any now plant varies, Which ofthe statements given abe isfare correct? 49, (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether # nor 2 Wit reference t6)Natonal Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, consier the following statements 1. This the, apex barking insiution to provide finance for Agiculure and rural development. 2. It supervisesfunctoning of Cooperative Banks and Reg onal Rural Banks (RRBs), I issue licenses to Cooperative Banks for opening new branenes. so. Wihict ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1ane 20ny (0) 2and ony (©) 1 ana Sony (a) 1.22003 With reference to Small hycrogower projects (SHPs) or min hydele, conser the folowing statements: 1. IRusually generates les than 26 megawatts of power, 2. helps to earn carbon cred. 8. These projects are legally exempted fom environmental 51 impact assessments ad public hearing “Which ofthe statements given above islare corect? (©) 2 and 3only a, Test Yourself (a) and 2ony (0) 2enyy (6) Land ony (a) 1,2an03 With teference to Cental Bureau of Human Inteligence (CBH), consider the following statements: 1 Ipublishas National Health Profle (NHP) analy, 2. I was established on tre recommendation of Mudallar commie Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor? In the context of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSA), Consider the ‘allowing statements 1. CSR is governed by the Companies Act 2. India is the frst country in the world to| mandate CSA spending. 3. Companies aro required to park their unspent CSR fund inte Rural nrastucture Development Fund (RIDF) Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) and 2 ony (0) 2and Sony (6) tard 3ony (a) 1,2and3 What is Tiger Trumph, sometimes seen in news? (a) Ingia-Thalland Coordinated Patrol (0) Indowapan military taining exercise (6) Indo-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disastor Rol (d) Indian Ocean Tsunami mack stil exercise With reference to Voyager 2, consider tne following statements: {his the onyy spacecrat that nave visited al four gas i planets 2, Tho goal of this mission is to understand the formation fof Piutonian system and transformation ofthe early Solar Systom Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 With reterence to Heliosphere, consider the folowing statements: 1. itis @ bubble of paticles and magnetic fields created by the solar wing! 2. protec planets from interstellar radiation Wich of the statements given abowe isfare correct? (a) 1 only (0) 2only (6) Boh t ana 2 (4) Nether 1 nar 2 Consider the folowing statements 1. Saual Arabia nas signed an agreement to setup Stratege Partnership Coun’ wk India, 2. India has become the fist country with which the Saudi Arabia has formed a Strategic Parnership Council Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nother 1 nor Exercise Samudra Shaki, was recently conducted between rravies of India anc which o the flowing? (@) Mauritius (0) Indonesia (6) Maldives (6) SiiLankaTest Yourself 32. 3 ss ss. 56. 37. ss. In the context of Insurance Regulatory and Development Author of india (IRDA), consider the following statements: 1. Its a statutory body, 2. tis responsible for equating and prometing the insurance and re-neurance ingusvies in india, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Consider the ‘ollowing statements: 1 Ils algo retero¢ to a8 mini SAARC. 2. Disaster risk reduction, Trade and investment facilitation ap ils peony area Wihict ofthe statements given above isfare coxtect? (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reterence to Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), ‘consider the ‘olowing statements 1. Ihis @ muit-ciscinlinary organization under the Ministy of Finance. 2. It's responsible for detecting and prosecuting non-violent crime commites for tinancial gain, 8, thas accorded statutory status under Companies Act Wich ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1 ane 2 ony (©) 2 and 3only (ot and gonly (a) 1,2an03 What are Pegasus and Dirack, sometimes seenif news? (2) Trojan Horses (©) Adware (6) Ransomware (@) Spyware With reference to Global Smart Cites Aliénee on Technology Governance, consider the following statements 1. World Economic Forum (WEF) serves as its secretariat 2. Indias not a party tothis grouping Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only () 2ony (6) Both 1 ana 2 (2) Nether 1 nor? With the reference to. Asian Development Bank (ADB), Consider the folowing statements: ‘India holds the largest proportion of shares in ADE. 2, tie also refered as BRICS Development Bank 8. Unlixe the Wor Bank model, in ADB each partcipant country hag one vote. Which ofthe statements given above isfare not correct? (@) 1ane2 ony (0) 2oniy (6) 1ane Sony (@) 1,2and3 With oference to Budapest Convention, consider the folowing statements 1. Is the fst international realy that adcresses cyber 2. Indias a party to this convention Whict ofthe statements given above isfare conte? (@) tony (0) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (3) Nether t nor 2 a. «2 a next ins Current Affairs December, 2019 ‘With reference 10 Financial Stability and Development Council (F306), consider the folowing statements: 1. ©. Rangarajan committee had recommended creation ot this apexovel regulatory body. 2. focuses on strengthening financial Iteracy and financial inclusion 3. Governor of the Reserve Bank of inca acts as its ex-officio Chairperson \Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 and 20nyy (b) 2and3ony (6) 2only (a) only \Withreterence to ICEDASH, consider the folowing statements: 1. It will help international vaveller 16" fle ther customs deciaraion in advance, 2. thas been developed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) in collaboration with National Informatics Cente \Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) t only (b) 2only (6) Both tang 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Colombo Declaravon,recertly seen in the news is related to wien o te folowing? (2) End prevalence of tuberculosis (0) Callt0end gender based violence (6) Anv-microbil resistance (6) Sustainable Niragen Management With reference 10 Biz-Saknis, statements: 1. This model 's developed by tre National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) in association with UNDP. 2. Biz Saknis are trained ousiness owners women that wil ‘guide women from thelr communities on starting ther awn businesses, Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct? consider the folowing (@) tonly (©) 2only (6) Both t ana2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 CConsicer the folowing pas: Name ofthe ‘Associated region tropical eylone 1. Typhoons | ‘South Paciic and Indian Ocean 2. Hurricanes Northwest Pacif Ocean 3. Wily-Wily Southwest Australia \Wihion of the pairs given above isiare corecty matched? (2) t only (&) and 2 ony (©) Bony (a) 1,2and3 Consider the following statoments about National Pension System (NPS): 1. This pension cum investment scheme is regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authoriy, 2. Non-Resident Indians ane Overseas Citizen of India ean subscrine to ths scheme, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) tony (0) 2only (6) Both t ana2 (@) Neither 1 nor 26s 66, o. o. 6. 2. NEXT IAS Current Affairs December, 2019 With reference to Overseas Citizen ot India, consider the following statements: +. A person with OCI status i ented to multipurpose le- long visa 0 visit India. 2. OCI holder can buy agricultural land in india. 8. OCI halders are regarded as foreign citizens. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 ane 2 ony (©) Sony {o) 1ane Sony (@) 1,2an03 With reference to LOTUS-HR project, consider the folowing stalemens: 1 [tis muctear waste treatment and conditioning projec. 2. employs Wetland technique! for waste reatment Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference fo “green wall of India’, consider the folowing statements 1. Goal of this project is to create a protective and stable mangroves greenbelt to protect the vulnerable coastal areas communites ‘ram climate change. 2. twill help to restore degraded land. Win ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (6) 2oniy (6) Both t anda (a) Netter 1 aor 2 With reference to Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP}, Consider the folowing statements: 4. Il monitors Pavteulate Matter (PM) 28 and PMO Concentration in the airto determine ai qual, 2, This emergency action plane target all majo Indian ces that are turning into polution hotspots 3. Ils implemented by Central Pollution Corral Board) (crea) Which ofthe statements @iven abow@isfare correct? (2) 1 only (6), 2 and 3only (6) Bony (a) 4, 2and3 With reference to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), consider the folowing statements 1. This responsibi for implementing the Convention on the Pree Informed Consent Procedure for Cerin Hazardous Chemicals and Pestc'desin Intemational Trade, 2. I's "Earthwatch" intiatve encourage individuals to tum of on-essential electric lights for ane hour as a symbol of commitment tae planet. ‘Which ofthe statements given above islare corect? (@) 1 only (0) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 Wi reference to Asia Envrormental Enforcement Awards, Consider the ‘olowing stternents 1. Its given by United Nations Development Programme ant INTERPOL, 2. Scope o! this award covers ansboundary llega vade of chemicals and pasic Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (6) 2oniy (o) tance (@) Notes aor 2 n n 1. ™ 1. 1%. n. 7, Test Yourself Wich ofthe following Indian cites are included in UNESCO Creative Cities Network? 1. Jaipur 2 3. Hyderabad 4 Select the correct answer using he code given below (@) 1,2.and3ony (©) 2,3.and 4 only (©) 1,3.andaony (@) 1,2, 3and4 With reference to Natonal Air Qualty Index. consider the following statements: 1 lRmonitors the level of water vanours, carbon dioxide and ‘caroon monoxide present in ar 2, tis under the aegis ofthe Cental Pollton Control Boar, \Whict ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) 1 and 2 ony (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Nitrous Oxide isa potenti: 1. Ozone-depleting substance 2. Groenhnouse gas 3. Soll ang water pollutant 4 Dead zene builder Select the correct answer using he code given below (@) 1,2and 3ony (©) 2,3.nd 4 only (©) Vand ony (a) Allofthe above With roference to Hindu Kush Himalayan Region, consider the following statements 1. Itis considered as the wore’ third pole 2, tis source of Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputva rivers, Which of the statements given above isfaro coxrect? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) 1 and2 ony (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Which ofthe folowing reports are published by UNEP? 1, Emission Gap Report 2, Global Envienment Outlook 3._Living Planet Report Soloct the correct answer using tho codo gwen bolow: (a) 1 and 2 ony (©) 2 and 3only (o) 1 ands ony (a) 1,2and3 Consider the follwing statements: 1. Maldives and Thailand are members oF Bay of Bengal Inatve. ‘tor Mult-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIN'STEC) 2. All members of BIMSTEC are also members of South Asian Associaton for Regional Cooperation Which ofthe statements given abows is/are correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2only (6) 1and2ony (@) Notes 1 aor 2 Consider the follwing statements 1. Kalapani is a dispuled terrtoy betwoen India and Bangladesh 2. River Teesta flows through this region. Wihict ofthe statements given above isfare contect? (@) 1 only (©) 2only (6) 1 and 2ony (@) Nether 1 nor 2 What is Hagibis, sometimes seen in news? (@) Avroocalcycione —(b) An exinct species of human (6) Wore’s loudest bird (a) Monster Black hole Armedabas ChennaiTest Yourself ” 0, n. 8 rs a6, Aroketh, sometimes seen in news is a (a) Fartest cosmic body ever visited by a spacecraft (6) Nearest Asterois (6) Black hole (4) Exoplanet With relerencs to Prachan Mantr National Dialysis Program (PMNDP), corsiae” the folowing statements 1. Under this programy, tee dialysis services are provided to all 2, tie partof National Health Mission (NEM) 3. Under this program, both haemodialysis and pettoneal dialysis serves are provides, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1 ane 2 ony (©) 2 and 3only (6) 1ana3ony (2) None of ne above ith reference to Lymphatic Filarasis, consider the folowing satoments 1. Itis vanemited by Culex mosquit. 2. Nis netther curable nor preventable. Which ofthe statements given above isfare contect? (@) tony (©) 2oniy (o) 1 ane 2ony (a) Nether 1 aor 2 Witn reference to Air Independent Propulsion System, Consider the ‘olowing statements 1. Thenables submarines to remain submerged f6F longer duration 2, tis based on the combustion of storea oxyen and ethane! to augment battery-powered propulsion Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) 1ane 2ony (qy Neer 1 nor 2 With reference to Scorpene submarines, following statements: 1. These diesel-electric attack submarines are indigenously designed and developed by Mazagon Dock Limted 2, They ave ult under Project 76. Which of the statements given abowe isfaré correct? (2) only (0) 2 only (6) tare zeny (6) Nether 1 nor? Which ofthe folowing statement rightly detines the objective Of NASA's New Honzons Mission? (2) To observe Jupiter's atmosphere and magnetosphere (6) Toboring back sample trom anear Earth asteroid (6) To explore Pluto System and Kuiper Bel (4) To explore exoplanet fling under Goidlocks region With reference to Argon, consider the following statements: +. This nent gas is found in Earth's Atmosphere and Lunar’s exosonere. 2, tis radioactive thus canret be detected easily Which ofthe statements given abowe is/are correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) 1 ana 2ony (@) Nother 1 aor 2 With reference to Artemis Mission, consider the folowing statements 1. This NASA\s lunar program alms to send astronauts tothe Moon by 2024 consider te "7 20. %. 22, next ins Current Affairs December, 2019 2. te utimate goa! ste lang humans on Mavs, Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct? (2) tonly (b) 2only (6) band 2ony {(@) Nether 1 nor 2 \Wich of the following is nartiemn most indian Ocean Island? (a) Seycheles (©) Comoros (6) Madagascar fa) Mauritius With reference to National Health Stack, consider the following statements 1 Iwas proposed by Ministy of Etetronies and Information Technology 2. Itai to setup a holistic electronic system fr private and puble sector hospitals, \Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) tonly (©) 2oniy (6) tand2ony (a) Neither 1 nor 2 Wah roferanco to Nationa! Digital Health Blueprint, consider the folowing statements; 1. twill p to"manage and analyse” the big data generated uncer Ayushman Bharat heath scheme. 2. National Digital Health Mission wil implement this National Digital Health Blueprint 3, twillimprove healthcare accessibility through Digital India Programme \Whict of tho statements given above iefare correct? (@) tand gonly (&) 2ony (6) 2and3 ony (@) 1,2and3 Consider the following statements about Institution of Eminence (o£) scheme 1. N.Gopalasamy Commitee was constituted to recommend institutes for loE status, 2. 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