CURRENT AFFAIRS PRACTICE SET-1

1. Consider the following statements about 4. Consider the following statements:

the Caracal wild cat: 1. Nendran Bananas are also known as
1. In India, the presence of these cats is Chengazhikode Banana
only in Rajasthan. 2. Nendran Bananas are cultivated in
2. Their survival in India is endangered Tamilnadu.
due to rapid loss of scrub and thorn 3. The Nendran Bananas got their
habitat and unchecked human Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in
activated inhabitat. 2014.
Which of the statements given above is Which of the statements given above is/
correct ? are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
Ans. (b)
Ans. (d)
2. Consider the following statements
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regarding the ‘Manda Buffalo’:
Report 2021, consider the following
1. Manda buffalo has been recognised as statements:
the 19th unique breed of buffaloes
1. The report is released by the World
found in India by the National Bureau
Economic Forum (WEF)
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of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)
2. It examines the drivers of gender
2. They are native to the Western Ghats
gaps and outlines the policies and
only.
practices needed for a gender- inclusive
3. They are less prone to diseases and
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recovery
can thrive on modest resources
3. India has declined on the political
Which of the statements given above is/
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empowerment index.
are correct ?
Which of the statements given above is/
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
are correct ?
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3
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(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Ans. (c)
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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3. Consider the following statements about Ans. (d)

Manas National Park:
6. The State Food Safety Index has been
1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
recently in the news.
2. It is the landscape where Terai
Grasslands merge with Bhabar It is released by which of the following
grasslands bodies ?

3. It is located in West Bengal (a) Food and Agriculture Organization

Which of the statements given above are (b) World Health Organisation
correct ? (c) Food Safety and Standards Authority
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only of India
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) NITI Aayog

Ans. (a) Ans. (c)

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7. Consider the following pairs: 11. Consider the following statements about
Military Exercise Country the Indian Star Tortoise:
1. Ex Desert Knight-21 India and France 1. It is protected under Schedule 4 of the
2. Varuna India and Russia Wild Life Protection Act 1972

3. Mitra Shakti India and 2. It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN

Bangladesh Red List.

Which of the pairs given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/
correctly matched ? are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. (c)
Ans. (a)
12. Consider the following statements:
8. Consider the following statements:
1. It is an agreement under Convention
1. The Shekatkar committee has
on the Conservation of Migratory
recommended the creation of three
Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
integrated theatre commands.
2. India is not a signatory to Raptors
2. The integrated theatre commander will
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not be answerable to individual
Services. Which of the statements Which of the statements given above is/
given above is/are correct ? are not correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. (c) Ans. (b)

9. Consider the following statements: 13. With reference to the Black-necked

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crane,consider the following statements

1. Meningitis is predominantly caused by
about:
viral infection.
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1. They are native to Meghalaya.

2. It can spread from person to person
by respiratory droplets. 2. It is listed as near threatened in the
IUCN red list.
3. The area of sub Saharan Africa is
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known as the ‘Meningitis belt’. Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
Which of the statements given above is/
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are correct ? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans. (b)

Ans. (d) 14. Consider the following statements

regarding covaxin vaccines:
10. “Partnership to Advance Clean Energy
(PACE)” is a bilateral agreement of India 1. It is developed by Bharat Biotech in
collaboration with Indian Council of
with which of the following countries/
Medical Research and National
grouping ?
Institute of Virology
(a) France (b) Brazil
2. It is an inactivated vaccine that
(c) USA (d) Japan destroys the ability of the pathogen to
Ans. (c) replicate.
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 Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
are not correct ? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
18. Consider the following statements
15. With reference to the World Economic regarding the Indian Ocean Naval
Outlook, consider the following statements. Symposium (IONS):
1. It is released by the World Economic 1. IONS is a biennial event conceived by
Forum the Indian navy in 2008.
2. It is published yearly 2. India has held the chairmanship of
3. It analyzes and predicts global IONS for the maximum period of time.
economic developments during the Which of the statements given above
near and medium term is/are correct ?
Which of the statements given above is/ (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
are correct ? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 2 only (b) 3 only Ans. (a)
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19. Consider the following statements
Ans. (b) regarding the Havana Syndrome:
16. With reference to the Swachh Survekshan 1. The symptoms of the illness were first
Grameen 2021, consider the following observed in 2016 among the US
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statements: diplomats in Cuba.
1. It was launched with Swachh 2. Directed Microwave Radiation has
Survekshan Urban 2021 by the Jal been detected as a plausible cause for
Shakti Ministry. Havana Syndrome.
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2. It assesses the state of hygiene, Which of the statements given above is/
cleanliness and sanitation in rural India are correct ?
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as a part of the Centre’s initiative to (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

award Open Defecation Free Plus (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
status to villages. Ans. (c)
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Which of the statements given above is/

are correct ? 20. Consider the following statements:
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(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The E9 Partnership was established to

achieve the goal of UNESCO’s
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Education for All (EFA).
Ans. (b)
2. India is a member of the E9 partnership.
17. With reference to Indian Anti-tank Guided 3. The EFA initiative was first launched
Missile, consider the following statements: at the World Conference on Education
1. Helina and Dhruvastra are Anti-tank for All in 1990.
guided missiles for the Indian Airforce Which of the statements given above is/
and Army respectively. are correct ?
2. DRDO has developed anti guided NAG (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
Missiles under the Project 75I. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/ Ans. (d)
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