NEXT IAS February, 2020 » TEST YOURSELF 1. Which ofthe faliowing measures can be used for reducing Ar Polaion? 1. Onytumace 3. Photocatalyte paints Choose the correct answer using the code given below: (@) 1 ane 2ony (©) 2nd 3only (6) 2only (2) 1, 2and3 only 2 With reference to ‘Smog Towers’, consider the ‘folowing satemens: 2. AntiSmog gune 1. These structures are designed to work as large-scale alr pusiers, 2, They use Ai-lonization Technology to purly a Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 3. Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Index, is doveloped by which ofthe following? (2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (0) NITIAayog (6) Minty of Road Transport and Highways (2) Minsty of Shipping 4. Which of the following are apalcations of LIDAR or Light Detection and Ranging method? 1. Examining Earth surtace 2. Monitoring air pollution 8, Tracking pollatants anspor 4. Suppressing dust particles Choose the correct answer using the code gen below: (@) 1 ana 3ony (©) 2 and 4 only (9) 1:2and sony (2) 1,2,8anda 5. Consider the folowing statements about "Wester Dedicated Freight Coridoe" 1 Itwill cognect Dethi to Mumbai 2. twill pass through only four indian states. 3, tis constructed by the Indian Ralays Which ofthe statements given aooveisare correctly matched? (2) 1 only (o) tana 2 ony (©) tana Sony (0) 1.22008 6 Consider the folowing statements about the “National Green Tribunal’ 1. It has the power 1 hear all cll cases relating 10 fenvironmenta issues 2. can alspose the cases related to compensation to veins ofpalation Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nother 1 nor 2 n. \Witn reference to “Farmers Innovation Fund", consider the following statomonts: 1. NITI Aayog has created this fund to encourage use ot technology in farm sector. 2. twill be used for doubling farmer incomes by 2022 3. till be used to provide sUbsiaized loans to states ‘or developing marketing infrastructure in Agriculture Produce Market Commitoes (APMC) Which of the statements given above isare cortect? (a) tand2only (©) 2only (o) tand 3 only (@1,2and3 With reference to “indian Counell ot Agricutural Research (CAR), conse the foloning statements: 1. Itis an autonomous organisation under the Department of Science and Technology. 2. tis an apex body for managing research and education in Aagyicuture and animal sciences, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tony (©) 2oniy (©) Bott and2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to “Agricultural and Processed Food Products| Export Development Authority (APEDA)", consider the following statements: 1. This statutory body works under the Ministry of Agriculture ‘ang Farmers’ Watiate 2. is responsibio for the export promotion of agricultural products Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (®) 2only (6) Both t ana2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to “Small Finance Bank (SFB). consider the following statements: 1. They are reauited to extend 75% of ther loans to sectors eligible fr priory sector lending (PSL). 2. Existing Non-Sanking Financial Companies (NBEC) and Urban Co-operative Bank can apply t© become Smal Finance Bark 3. The Small Finance Bank (SFB) are not required fo maintain 2 Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Which of the statoments given above isfare correct? (a) t and 2only (b) 2and 3 only (©) Sony (a) 1,2and3 With reference to “Project NETRA", consider the folowing statements: 1. itis an intatve by Indian Space Research Organisation (iso). 2. Under this project. India's fist dedioated mut wavelength space observatory is developed. \Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2. M4 6 ”. NEXT IAS Current Affairs February, 2020, (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to the “Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018", consider the folowing statements: 1. Tt recognised the transgender persons right to seit perceived gender identity. 2 National Coune'! for Transgender Persons has been developed fr implementing this Act. 3, This act criminalses begging by transgender people. Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 ane 2ony (©) 2and 3 only (6) tana 3ony (@) 1, 2and3 With reference to "Endangered Language Allance (ELAY, Consider the ‘allowing statements +. Il is a worldwide collaboration between indigenous language organization, inguiss and key industry pariners to strengthen endangered languages. 2. has been dedicated to supporting linguistic diversity and endangered languages in New York City and beyond Which of tho statoments given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nother 1 nor 2 ith reference to MiG-27, consider the folowing statements: 1, This fighter jet has been recently inducted ints Indian Air Forco (AF), 2. Nis designed anc manutactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Choose the correct answer using tné coda glen below: (@) 1 only (0) 2ony (6) Both 1 and 2 (@)Noithor 1 por 2 Consider the folowing Statements: 1. India is word's second largest produce o fertiser. 2. Neem coated Urea has helpedin reducing he consumption ofthe feiizer in ni. Which of tho statoments given above fare correct? (2) tony (0) 2ony (6) Botht ana 2 (2) Nother tor 2 With reference to Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (l4C) Scheme, consider the folowing statements: 1 [tis an iatve by Indian Computer Emorgeney Response Team (CERT), Ministy of Electronics and Information Technology. 2. I aime to combat cyber erme in the county, in a coordinated and etfetive manner. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (©) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 Witn reference to Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MAN) consider the folowing statements: 1. Iti hep visually challenged people to identity counterfe currency notes 2. I is developed by Ministry of Social Jusice and Empowerment 20, 21 2. 2. Test Yourself Which of the statements given above sare correct? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Boh tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 In nia the Right to property or Right to own property is & +. Fundamental Right 2. Human Right 3, Constitutional Right, Choose the correct answer using the code below: (2) 1 and 2 ony (©) 2anasony (6) 1and3 ony (A. 2and3 Conse the follwing statements: 1. Asper the 7th Schedule ofIndlan Conettuton, Police’ als Under the Staelist 2. Under the Commissionerate System, Commissioner of Poice (CP)is dvecily accountable tothe Disc agitate. Which of the statements given above isave correct? (2) 1 ony (©) 2only (6) Both tang 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements about “Open Market Operatone’ 1. Its concucted by tne Reserve Bank of India by way ot sale and purchase of G-Secs to and from the markt. 2. is used to aajust tho rupee liquidty conditions in the market. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) only (©) ony (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 The “Ease of Doing Business index’ Is published by which of the foloning?| (a) World Economic Forums (0) Word Bank (6) ‘nernavional Monetary Fund (2) Organisation for Economic Co-operaton and Development What is ‘Operation Twist, sometimes seen in news? (2) Operations against drug tratcking (6) Projse! to stabilise the sunply of tomato, onion and potato cxo0s, (6) Acton against Black money (3) Monetary policy too! With reerence o Classical Language’, consider the following statements: 1. Currently, ten Inaian languages enjoy the ‘Classical language status. 2. Recently, Marathi language has accorded the ‘Classical Language’ status. 8. Forgetting a Classical Language’ status, a language must have an eatlytexstecorded history over a period of 1500: 2000 years. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2and sony (©) Bony (a) 1.and 3 onlyTest Yourself 24, 2s. 26. 2. 29, With reference to Merchant Discount Rate (MDA), consider the folowing statements 1. Iisa discount that a bank gives to a merchant for accepting paymer’ from thei customers va digital means. 2. tis also applicable for online transactions and QR-based transactions Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to Northeast Gas Gria, consider the folowing salements 1 [twill be dveloped inthe eight states of te Nerth-Eastorm region 2. Itwilhelp in implementing the government’ Hycrocarbon Vision 2080 forthe Noctn-East. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) tana 2ony (2) None of he above In context of “Recycling of Ships Act, 2018", consider the following statements: 1. Ttretrcts and prohibits the use of hazardous material fon warships and non-commercial shies operated, by Government 2. I is in accordance with the Hong Kong Jntemnational Convention for Sa'e and Envirenmentaly Sound Recycling Ships, 2008. Which of tho statoments given above sare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2only (6) Both t and 2 (a) Nether 1 nor 2 Whats Video: bases Custom Identification Process (V-CIP) sometimes seen in news? (a) Technical platorm to access althertc documents (0) Alternative Gispute resolution system (6) Method to recognize and igentily a customer (4) Biometric database Corser the following statements 1, The Right of minovites “to establish and administer ‘eaucationalnstiutions of thet choice isan absolute right 2. The State cannot administer or regulate Minority Educational inetutons, Which of tho statoments given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Botht and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 Win reference to Indian Independence Act, 1947, consider the folowing statements 1. The princely states were given the option to remain independent orto jain the Dominion of India or Pakistan. 2, The princely states had o sign an Instrument of Accession, before becoming the par of new dominions. Which f the statements given above isare correct? (©) 2oniy (@) Nother nor 2 (2) 1 only (6) Both t and 2 20. n 32. 2. 3 3s. 36. next ins Current Affairs February, 2020 Wich of the folowing sectors ate taken into consideration for calculating “Good Governance Index"? 1. Economic governance 2. Drinking Water and Sanitation 3, Public heath 4. Enorgy otfcioncy Choose the correct answer using the code given below: (@) 1 only (©) 2and3ony (6) 1 and ony (6) 1,2and3 The ‘Good Governance Index’, is prepared by which of the fellowing? (2) Deparment of Adminisatn Reform and Public Grievances (DARPG) () NITIAayog (6) Minstry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (4) Department of Statos Under which Article of the Ingian Constitution, “Access to the Intornet jg a ‘undamental right? (2) Atco 21 (©) Mie t® (o) Artole 22 (a) Article 35 Win reference to “Tu! language, consider the folowing statements: 1. tis aDrawian language. 2 | protected under the Eight Schedule of Indian Constitution 3, te speakers are concentrated any in Tam Nadu. Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Zand ony (@) 1,2and3 With reference to Irrawaddy dolphins, consider the folowing statements: 1. These are predominantly the freshwater dolphins. 2. Rs par International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), they a listed a8 an Endangered species. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Boh tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Witn reference to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAN), consider the ‘ollowing statements: 1. Its a statutory body. 2, regulates fixation or revision of tars for telecom services, Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nother nor 2 With reference to Telecormunication Consumers Education ‘and Pro:ection Fung, consider tne folowing statements: 1. The telecom service providers have to deposit all Unclaimed money of consumers and security deposit into this fun. 2. This fund is regulated by Telecom Regulatory Authonty of Inia (TRAN Which of the statoments given above isfare correct? (2) only (©) 2oniy (©) Both tana 2 (@) Nother 1 nor 2Fa 38 a. 40, a a. 8 NEXT IAS Current Affairs February, 2020, With reterence fo "Women Business and the Law (WBL} 202044 index, consider the folowing statements: 1, Its published by World Eeonomic Forum. 2. If used to measure the economic empowerment of Which ofthe statements given above sare correct? (2) 1 only (6) 2oniy (6) Botht and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Which of the folowing commites ad recommended — 4g the merging of all services to deal with the issue of deparimentalism’ in indian Railways system? {@) Bibek Debroy committee (6) Bimal Jalan commitee (6) Aruna Sundararajan committee (4) Adhilesh Ranjan commitiee “6. With reference 10 Ganga River Dolprin, consider tne following staloments: 1. They are locally known as ‘Shula 2. tis tre National Aquat Animal of India Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Botht and 2 (2) Nother 1 nor 2 What is Naseem-AL-Bahr, sometimes seen in news? 7. (a) Israel space mission (6) Pakistan's balistic missile (6) Tropical eyetone (4) Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise With the reference of “Kaziranga National Park’, consider the following statoronts: 1. Itis an United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sit 2. Itisknown fori ‘big four species. “a 3, The Dipholu Aver runs through this National Park Which of the statoments given above isfafe correct? (2) ane 2 ony (0) 2enly (o) 1ane Sony (@) 1,2and3 Consider the folowing statements: 1. RAMSAR Conventionis an inter governmental goval teaty lopreserva ecological charactor of solected wetlands. gg 2. Recently, Nandur Madhameshwar bird sanctuaryis added to Ramsar ses, Which of the statoments given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (2) Notes 1 aor 2 Incostextot indian Ocean Dipote (100), consider the folowing satoments: 1. Itrelersto te diference in sea-surlace temperatures inthe easter and western Indian Ocean so. 2. A postve IOD Is associated with droughts in Inala Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (0) 2ony (6) Both t and 2 (@) Notes 1 nor 2 Test Yourself Which ofthe folowing are consequences of ores re? 1. Ozone layer depletion 2. Global warming 3, Rise of carbon sink source 4, Extinction of plants and animals Choose the corteet answer using te code below: (@) 1,2.and3ony (©) 2and 3only (6) 1,2and 4only (0) 1,2,8and4 What is K-9 Valra, sometimes seen in news? (@) Atlery guns (0) Matin rocket launcher (6) Aniitank missile (4) Torpode launch and recovery wossel Which of the folowing factors have contributed to Australia forest fe? 1. Delayed retreat o Indian Monisoons 2, “Negative indian Ocean Dipole 3. Prolonged drought 4. Eucalypt eos Choose the coftect answer Using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2ony. (©) 2and 4 only (6) 1,3.and 4ony (6) 1,2,3anda With reference to the Raisina Dialogue, consider the folowing statements 1. Its joint oxganised by Ministry of External Atairs and Observer Researcn Foundation (ORF). 2. tis India's lagship annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-ecoromies, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (©) Bomnt and 2 (@) Nother 1 aor With reference to ‘Judicial Review’, consider the folowing statements 1 [tis atype of court proceeding in which judge reviews the lawiuiness of a action made by a puble body. 2. thas no constutional backing Which of the statoments given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Bomnt and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With relerence to Annual Staus of Education Report, consider the folouing statements 1. Ils published by the Department of Higher Education Minstry of Human Resource Development 2, tisusedto determine learring qualiy in Higher Educational Inettations Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Bornt and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to the Coronavirus, consider the folowing sialoments: 1. itis a zoonotic weal disease. 2. attacks the cenval nervous system of infected person. 3, ean transmit fom the infected to healthy personTest Yourself st SA, 56. Which of the statements given above sare correct? (2) 1 ane 2 ony (0) 2oniy (6) 1ane Sony (@) 1,2an03 Which of the following isfare models of Public-prvate pannersnip (PPP) ‘unding? 1. Operations Concession 2 Joint Venture 8. Lease, Operate and Transfer 4. Special Purpose Vehicle Choose the correct answer using the cade given below: (a) 1ana4 ony (©) 2,3.and 4 only (6) 1,2.and3ony (2) 1,2,3and4 Rocently, Which county has successfully developed and deployed the "Avangard hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM" system? (a) leraet (©) USA (6) Russia (a) China With reference to "New and Emerging Srategic Technoiogies (NEST), consider te following statements: 1. It's a newly created division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAY. 2 Iwill deal with tho securly implications of adapting to modem technoiegies| Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Botht and 2 (2) Nether } aor 2 Which of the folowing isfaro appications of Drones? 1, Precision ‘arming Waste Management 3. Archacological excavators 4, Glacier survellances 5. Urban Planning Choose the correct answer Using the 6ode given aelow (2) 1,3 and only (0) 2,4 and 5 only (©) 1.2,3andSonly (6) 1,2,3,4and8 Wit reterence 10 Drone Policy 20))G6rsider the folowing statemens: 1. All commercial Categories of drones including those operated by government secutly agencies have to register wth Diectorale Geneva of Givi Aviation to receive ‘8 Unue lsenticaton Number 2. Under the new policy, Nano drones loo need to obtain a registraon or lcense 3, The atone licensor shouls have knowledge of English and Hind language Wich ofthe statements given above is/are not correct? (@) 1 ane 2 ony (©) 2and 3 only (6) 1 ane ony (@) 1.2and3 Consider tne following statements about the Cabinet Committees: 1. Their membership. is restricted only to the Cabinet Monsters 2, These are exra-consttutional bodies 3, The Cabinet Committee on Employment & Skil Developments healed by the Prime Minster. 7 a. 2 next ins Current Affairs February, 2020 Choose the corteet answer using the code given below: (a) tand2 only (b) 2and3 ony (©) 2only (@) 1, 2ard3 only \Witn reference to White-norned rhinos, consider the following statements: 1. These ar the largest land mammal 2. They have twe-homns. \Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) t only (b) 2oniy (6) Both t ana2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 ‘The Islands Development Agency (IDA) is chaired by which of the folowing? (2) Prime Minister (b) Home Minister (©) CommanderiChiet (4) Cabinet Secretary Conse the folowing statements abouttne "LJALA Scheme" 1. tis the wore’ largest strectight-oniacemont project. 2. tis implemented by the Energy Efe ency Services Limited (ESL) \Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) tonly b) 2oniy (6) Both t ana 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference t@ *Shola forests", consider the folowing statements: 1. These tropical rainforest are spread across the slates of Tamil Nadu and Kerala 2” Tho Nigiri tah are endemics to these ores, 3. ans harvested by these forests lead to the formation of Bhavani rer. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) tand2ony (b) Band only (6) tand only (a) 1,2and3 With reference to “Steppe eagle", consider the folowing statements: 1. They ae endemie 10 the Wester Ghats of India 2. They have been listed as “Near Threatened” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) tonly (0) 2only (6) Both t and2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to the * Zero Waste Intemational Alliance”, Consider the flowing statements: 1. It is the leading European not-for-profit organisation addressing tho effect of waste on health and environment. 2 It develops the worldwide standards t guide the velopment of new Zero Waste system, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) tony (b) 2oniy (6) Both t ana2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Wit reference to the “Polyerack technology", consider the fellowing statements 1. kis used for converting waste into energy. 2. Itworks in an open loop system thus emits some hazardous pollutants into the atmosphere.6 o. cs 6. 70. n NEXT IAS Current Affairs February, 2020, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Notes 1 aor 2 Consider the following statements about the ‘Coral Reet 1. They are called as the “rainlorosts ofthe sea! 2, Their ecological interaction isan example of Mutualism. Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” n (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 Tho "Biorock accretion technology’. sometimes seon in rows ie used for whion of the fllowng purpose? (a) Purtication oar (0) Recycling ot grey water (6) Rostoration of coral roots (@) Converting agricuture waste into energy What is ‘Diego’, sometimes seen in news? 7 (@) ASupercomputer (0) An Artic intoigent chip (©) AFumanoid (3) ATorose With reference to “Estuarine Crocodiles", consider. the following statements: 1. They are the largest reptle inthe world » 2. These are found mostly in western coastal ates of India Which of tho statoments given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2 oniy (6) Both t and 2 (2) Netor 1 nor 2 Wir reference to the "Ghavial", consider the ‘olowing’ statements 1 These fist-eating croooales ae longest among all ving yg crocodiiane 2. Theyare found oniy in northern part of Inlan subcontinent Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) only (0) 2 ony (6) 1 ane 2ony (2) None of he above In context of “State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) Consider tha folowing staternents: 1. The Cental Government contributes 90% of SORF 76 allocation fr States/UTs. 2. is used only for meeting the expenditure for providing immediate tei! to the viens. Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 and2 (2) Nether 1 aor 2 Bhitarkanika National Par i located in which ofthe folowing sate? (2) Assam (©) West Bengal 7 (6) Odisna (a) Tami Nadu With reference to "Northeast monsoon”, consider tne ‘olowing statements 1. lRbiows from land to ea. Test Yourself 2 fs parteslaly important for Northeast region, which receives almost hat ots annual rainfl tom 2, tie also known as Winter menscon’ Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (3) 1 only (©) 2and 3ony (o) 1 and ony (@) 1,2and3 With reference to “Locust Warning Organisation (LWOY Consider the following statements: + itis a permanent locust warning and eonttol organization Under the incian Council of Agrcutural Research (CAR), 2. Is responsibie for implementing the Locust Control and Research (LC&R} scheme. Which of the statements given above isare coftect?” (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both 1 ana 2 (a) Nether | nor 2 With reference tothe "Asian Eléphart”, consider the following statements 1. itis te National Hentage Animal of India 2 is protected under the Schedule 1 of the Wife Protection Aet, 1972, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) 1 only (©) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Notes 1 aor 2 With reteronce to the "National Elephant Acton Plan (NEAPY, consider the folowing statements: 1/ [tis a Gentvaly Sponsored Scheme. 2. aims to migate human-elenhant conflict. Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference tothe “International Unien for Conservation ef [Nature (IJCN), consider the folowing statements 1. Itis a nator proft organisation 2. tis responsibie fr preparing the IUCN red list for bcd. Which of the statements given above sare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Bomnt ana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to the “Freshwater Tunles’, following statements: 1. They ave known asthe vultures o freshwater ecosystems. 2. AllIngian turte species are listed under the Convention on Intemational Trade in Endangered Species of Wik Fauna and Fora (CITES). Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (2) tony (©) 2oniy (6) Boint and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Whatis "Senna spectabils", sometimes seen in news? consider the (2) Species of Stone Age human (©) Invasive plant species (6) Hominin fossils (4) Worle’ largest cave fishTest Yourself 7, 7. 40, a 5 4 Wit the reference of "Bandhavgath Tiger Reserve (BTR) Consider the folowing statements: 1. Thies between the Kanha Tiger Reserve and the Saniay Dubri National Park 2, The ‘Panpatha Wildife Sanctuary’ makes up the “core area" ofthis ger reserve, 3. Roconly it gots frst elephant colony Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1ane 200 (0) 2oniy (o) 1 ana 3ony (2) 1,2and3 What is "Myawak", sometimes seen in news? (2) Method te avoid train coliston (0) Golden buttery a6, (6) Metnad of aforastaton (3) Zoonosis With reference to the “Tibetan Gazelle" fellowing statomonts 1, They are protected under Schedule | of the inaian Widlite (Protection) Act 1972, 2, They have been listed as Endangered” by th inlrnaticnal Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN) consider the Which of tho statoments given above isfare correct? o (a) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Botht and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to "National Disaster Response Fund (NORF). Consider the ‘lowing statements +. Illocatedin the Pubic Accounts" @t Geverrmentf Inia 2. IIs used to finance the. disaster management. and miigaton projects. Which of the statements given above isfare correet? () 1 only (0) 2only 5, (6) Botnt and 2 (@) Noster 1 aor With reference 10, “Typhoons, consider the ‘oloning sratoments: +. Ilgaregional spectl¢name fora stong temperate cyclone’ 2° It ip characterized: oy low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rin Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Botht and 2 (@) Notes 1 nor 2 ', With reference to the ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, consider the ‘ollowing staternents 1. Under this code, the Debt Recovery Tribunals are constituted for resaving nsolency cases of companies, 2, Thiscade addresses the cases of exose border ineelvency Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) tony (0) 2oniy (6) Both t and 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 As per the "NITI Aayog's National Strategy for Artificial Intoligence’, which o! the folowing areas are igentiiod as core areas for application of artificial inteligence? 1, Indian always 2. Women Satety and Security 90, next ins Current Affairs February, 2020 3, Education & Skiling 4. Environment Choose the correct answer using the code given below: (@) 1,2.and 4ony () 2,9.and 4 oniy (c) Sand ony (a) 1,2,9and4 With celerence to *Nuviont Based Subsidy (NES) Scheme", Consider the following statements: 1. It is implemented oy the Deparment of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmors Weare 2. Under NBS, a xed amount of eubs ys provided for Urea, Which of the statements given above isfare correct?” (@) 1 only (0) 2ony (6) Both tana 2 (2) Nother aor 2 With reference to "Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFCY Consider the folowing statements: 1. These financial institutions are primatly engaged in the business of agricuture activity, Industial actvity and purchase or sale of inmovaaie prooerty 2, “NFO form the pat of payment and setement system. Which ofthe statements given above sare correct? (@) 1 only (6) 2oniy (6) Both tana 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference 19 “Composite Volcanoes’, consider the following statements 1, These volcanoes ave characterized by the colapsed depressions known as caldoras 2.vThese ate the largest and most explosive of all the voleances on the ear Which of the statements given above sare correct? (2) 1 only (0) 2oniy (6) Boh tana 2 (2) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to *Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement’ consider the ‘allowing statements 1. It's a bilateral nuclear weapons control treaty between India ang China, 2. This treaty asked its signatories to retain om carrying out 2 surprise attack or assist foreign powers to attack each ‘ot%e"'s nuclear installations ane facies Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 nor 2 Wir reference to “Budapest Convention’, consider the following statements: 1. Itisa convention on eybererime 2, Ingiais a memeer of tis corwertion Choose the correct answer using the code given below: (@) 1 only (©) 2ony (6) Both tana 2 (@) Nether 1 aor 2 With reference to the “Armed Forces Special Powers Act (A=S°A), consider the folowing statements 1 State gavemments are empowered to declare any part or fullofany state as a disturoed area, where AFSPA can be imposed 2. Atpresent, tis in force in the all seven northeastern states.NEXT IAS Current Affairs February, 2020, Which of the statements given above sare correct? Test Yourself (a) only (b) 2and sony (3) voniy (@) Pony (@) 1 and ony (6) 1.25083 (©) Both 1 and2 (@) Neither + nor 2 95. With feterence to Madan Mohan Mala, consider the 91. With reference to the "Department of Military Attairs (DMA)", following statements: consider the flowing staterens 1. He's one of the founaer of Banaras Hindu Universi 1. Itlsneaded bythe Minister of Detene. 2. He was President of indian National Congress fou times 2. handles the procurement of Ay, Navy and Ai Farce Ui ofthe statements given above sare correct? ineusing capital sequistions (a) tonly (0) 2ony Whi ofthe statements given above stare corect? (o) boin ana2 [e) Neier + or? (a) 1 only tb) 2ony 36, With reference to Bhogal’ Sinu Festival, consider the following (©) Both 1 and2 (6) Neier + nor 2 statements 22. Wihreference othe “Chie of Delence Stat (COS), consider 1. Its celebrated inthe state o Assam, the folowing statements 2. tis celebrated four ties in a year 1. He has the power to administer military command. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. He neaas the Detence Panning Commitee, (@ 10% Map 2 ont hich ofthe statements glven above isare carer? (©) Boy ana , a (2) 1 only (b) 2oniy 97. Wty reference 10 Saviioa’ Pru, consider the follwing (©) Both 1 and2 (@) Neier + nor 2 sratemens 23. Consider the folowing statements about he “GOCO mode 1. Savibalwas mari ata very young age of 9 to social 1. This model was recommended by the DB Shekatkar reformer Jyotiraa Prul. commitee 2. Ste setup nda ist women’s school n Pune. 2. Recenly, Insian Ralaays has adopted hs model for Ui ofthe statements given above lar correct? prmating Make in naan eaways sector (a) t only (0) ony ‘Which ofthe statements given above stare cored? (o) bein ana? [e) Neier + nor (3) tony (©) 2ony 98. Paola Sarees are related to whic of the folowing place? (©) Both 1 and2 (6) Neier # nor 2 orn (bo) Haryana 94. Consider the folowing slatements aBOut»-Paria Creat (6) Gujarat (8) Uttar Prades Guarantee Scnere 99, _Truenat and Xpert are related to which ofthe following? 1. aims to adcress tne tempor asset abity mismatches ty tubwrcusciesheyrene ten of Hovsing nance companies (HFC). 2. Under tis scheme Reserve Bank of India will purchase (©) Bansorware securtes of ‘nanealysourd nontbanang. trance (e) Arial netigenes companied (8) Data mining and eryptocurency 8. Under is scheme, or sixmontha gowsnmont wi extmp 100, Taal Yoeano, cently seen nthe news, relate to which of ton-banking Tnanée companies om maintaining. the shelling county? CGRAR (capital ok We ged assets ati) (a) Prilippines (0) Thalana Which ofthe staements given above sate corect? (@) Vielnam (@) Pars 1 @ 2 © 3. (a) 4. (0) 5. le 6 7. (b) 8. (b) 9 (b) 10. fa) 11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15.) 16. (b) 17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (d). 23. () 24. (b) 25. (c) 26. (b) 27. (co) 28. (a) 29. (ce) 30. (c) 31. fa) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (b) 35. () 36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (b) 40. (d) 41. (d) 42. () 43. (a) 44.) 45. (a) 46. (47. () 48. (a) 49. (a). 50. (c) 51. (0 52. (c), 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (d) 56. (b) 57. (b) 58. (b) 59. (b) 60. (b) 61. (d) 62. (b) 63. (a) 64. () 65. () 66. (d) 67 (a) 68. (c) 69. (b) 70. (c) 71. 72. (o) 73. () 74. (b) 75. (d) 76. (c) 77. (b) 78. (a) 79. (c) 80. (a) 81. (a) 82, (b) 83. (b) 84. (c) 85. (d) 86. (d) 87. (d). 88. (b) 89. (a) 90. (d) 91. (92. 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