10 Mission 35+ Vol. II

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MISSION 35+
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Vol. II (2023)
September 17th 2022
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National Emblem 5
Global Gender Gap Index 2022 7
James Webb Space Telescope's First Images 8
NEET & Tamil Nadu's Protest 11
Kargil Vijay Diwas 13
Left Wing Extremism (LWE) 15
Critical Minerals Alliance 17
Swadesh scheme 19
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 20
Ramsar Sites 22
MiG-21 Crash 24
Deep Sea Mining 26
Chabahar Port 28
International Tiger Day 30
Freebie Culture 32
National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 34
PMLA & Supreme Court 36
Increasing Efficacy of Gene Therapy 38
Iran Nuclear Deal Talks 40
Google Street View: National Geospatial Policy 42
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US-China Tensions 44
Electoral Bonds 46
Airspace Violations Near LAC 48
Central Vigilance Commission 50
New START Treaty 52
Digital Currency 53
New Bills in Lok Sabha 56
Government Panel on MSP & Natural Farming 58
FRP for Sugarcane and Sugar Industry in India 60
UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan 62
India & its Neighbourhood 64
India Maldives Relations 66
Jal Jeevan Mission 68
India-Iran Pact on Seafarers 70
FIFA Ban on India 72
Period Poverty 74
Launch of Artemis Mission 76
Manipur to Implement the NRC 77
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National Emblem
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-national-emblem-global-gender-gap/T3JJW6LD
1.What does Bull depict on the National Emblem of India?
(a) Depicts the Dream of Queen Maya
(b) Depicts the Zodiac sign of Taurus
(c) Depicts the Attainment of Enlightenment
(d) Depicts the Powerful Kingdom
2.Which of the following statements is/are true?
I.The National Emblem of India can only be used as per provisions of the State Emblem of India
(Prohibition of Improper Use) Act 2005 and any unauthorized use is punishable under law.
II.The four Lions on the National Emblem of India symbolise Buddha spreading Dharma in all
directions.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
I. The words Satyameva Jayate from Mundaka Upanishad, meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’, are
inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari Script.
II.Upanishads are the concluding part of the Vedas. There are 108 recognised Upanishads of which
51 are considered principal Upanishads.
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(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
4.Who has designed the Rashtrapati Bhavan?
(a) Edwin Lutyens
(b) Herbert Baker
(c) Both a and b
(d) King George
(a) The State emblem is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka
(b) The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26
January 1950.
(c) The National Anthem of India was first sung on 27 December 1935 at the Kolkata Session.
(d) All of the Above
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. a
5. a
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Global Gender Gap Index 2022
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-national-emblem-global-gender-gap/T3JJW6LD
1. Recently, India was ranked at _______ out of 146 countries in World Economic Forum's Gobal
Gender Gap (GGG) Index for 2022?
A. 134
B. 135
C. 136
D. 137
2. Which of the following is not one of the key four sub-metrics for ranking countries under Global
Gender Gap Index?
A. Educational Attainment
B. Economic Participation and Opportunity
C. Political Empowerment
D. Payment of wages
3. When was the Global Gender Gap Index introduced for the first time for tracking worldwide
progress on gender parity?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2007
D. 2008
4. Consider the following statements in relation to significance of World Economic Forum (WEF).
I. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation established in 1971 for
improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of
society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas.
II. It is based in Paris, France.
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Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
5. Consider the following statements in relation to the functioning of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Scheme.
I. BBBP scheme was launched in January 2015 with the aim to address sex selective abortion and
the declining child sex ratio.
II. This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare and Ministry of Human Resource Development.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
Answer:
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. C
James Webb Space Telescope's First Images
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-james-webb-tn-neet-issue/4LO3YQ4H
1. Which of the following is not an objective of the James Webb Space Telescope?
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(a) Compare the faintest, earliest galaxies to today’s grand spirals and understand how galaxies
assemble over billions of years.
(b) To see where stars and planetary systems are being born.
(c) To observe the atmospheres of extrasolar planets (beyond our solar system), and perhaps find
the building blocks of life elsewhere in the universe.
(d) Scanning the skies in X-ray light, looking at some of the most distant and bizarre astronomical
activities in Jupiter.
2. Which of the following statements is/are true?
I. Webb Telescope would be orbiting the Earth and the sun from 1.5 million kilometres away from
the Earth.
II. The James Webb Space Telescope would be observing infrared radiations most primarily
covering between 0.6 to 28 microns. Hubble’s work involved watching the ultraviolet and the
visible spectrum of light. It observes the range of 0.8 to 2.5 microns.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
I. NASA will launch a new space telescope mission Spectro-Photometer for the History of the
Universe, Earth of Reionization and Explorer (SPHEREx) in 2024.
II. SPHEREx will survey the sky in optical as well as near-infrared light.Astronomers will use the
mission to gather data on more than 300 million galaxies, as well as more than 100 million stars
in the Milky Way.
(a) I only
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(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
4. Which of the following statements is/are true about NASA?
(a) Established under the National Aeronautics and Space Act 1958.
(b) NASA’s birth was directly related to the launch of the Sputniks and the ensuing race to
demonstrate technological superiority in space.
(c) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the
executive branch of the United States.
5. In which year and from Place the James Webb Space Telescope was launched?
(a) French Guiana in 2021.
(b) French Guiana in 2020.
(c) Kennedy Space Center in 2021.
(d) Kennedy Space Center in 2020.
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. A
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NEET & Tamil Nadu's Protest
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-james-webb-tn-neet-issue/4LO3YQ4H
1. Who is the current chairperson of the National Medical Commission?
(a) Dr Vijay Oza
(b) Dr Achal Gulati
(c) Dr A. K. Rajan
(d) Dr. Suresh Chandra Sharma
I. MCI was established in 1934 under the Indian Medical Council (IMC) Act, 1933 with the main
function of establishing uniform standards of higher qualifications in medicine and recognition of
medical qualifications in India and abroad.
II. The common final year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) examination
will now be known as NEXT, according to the new medical education structure under the NMC.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
I. National Testing Agency (NTA) was established as a commission under the Indian Medical
Council (IMC) Act, 1956.
II. NTA is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations
for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
(a) I only
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(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
4. Who conducts The National Eligibility Entrance Test in India?
(a) National Testing Agency
(b) The Medical Council of India
(c) National Medical Commission
(d) Central Board of Secondary Education
5. In which year The IMC Act, 1956 has been replaced by The National Medical Commission Act?
(a) 2016
(b) 2017
(c) 2018
(d) 2019
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. D
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Kargil Vijay Diwas
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-kargil-vijay-diwas-left-wing-extremism/O9JL4VVL
1. Kargil Vijay Diwas is being observed on which of the following dates?
A. 26th July
B. 27th July
C. 28th July
D. 25th July
2. India observes its National Technology Day on which day?
A. 11th May
B. 6th December
C. 4th February
D. 5th May
3. Consider the following statements:
I. In the year 1999, India and Pakistan signed the Lahore Agreement to mutually resolve the
Kashmir issue in a peaceful manner.
II. Pakistani troops began infiltrating toward the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) under
Operation Babar, hoping to cut off Indian Troops in Siachen.
Which of the above statements is correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
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4. Which of the following operation was launched by the Indian army to throw back the intruders
who had treacherously occupied Indian Territory.
A. Operation Swift Retort
B. Operation Marco Polo
C. Operation Vijay
D. Operation Caterpillar
5. The Sino Indian war between India and China was fought in which year?
A. 1951
B. 1962
C. 1971
D. 1965
Answer Key
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. B
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Left Wing Extremism (LWE)
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-kargil-vijay-diwas-left-wing-extremism/O9JL4VVL
1. Which state tops the countrywide figure for deaths of security personnel?
A. Kashmir
B. Jharkhand
C. Odisha
D. Chhattisgarh
2. Consider the following statements regarding Left Wing Extremism (LWE) organizations:
I. LWE organizations are the groups that try to bring change through violent revolution. They are
against democratic institutions and use violence to subvert the democratic processes at the ground
level.
II. These groups prevent the developmental processes in the least developed regions of the country
& try to misguide the people by keeping them ignorant of current happenings
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Which of the following doctrines is the one-stop solution for the LWE problem. It encompasses
the entire strategy of government from short-term policy to long-term policy formulated at
different levels?
A. SAMADHAN
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B. SAMAPT
C. SANSODHAN
D. SAMVAD
4. The national strategy to counter LWE was formed in which year?
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
I. Greyhounds: It was raised in 1979 as an elite anti-naxal force.
Operation Green Hunt: It was started in 2009-10 and massive deployment of security forces was
done in the naxal-affected areas.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer Key
1. D
2. C
3. A
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4. C
5. B
Critical Minerals Alliance
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-monsoon-session-of-ls-critical-minerals-
alliance/LIT7C5IG
1. How many rare earth elements are there in the Periodic table?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
I. Critical minerals are elements that are the building blocks of essential modern-day technologies
and are at risk of supply chain disruptions.
II. Critical minerals are now not used in making mobile phones, computers to batteries, electric
vehicles and green technologies like solar panels and wind turbines.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
I. Minerals Security Partnership is an initiative by China to bolster critical mineral supply chains.
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II. India is a Partner of the Minerals Security Partnership.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. How many Critical Minerals are vital for India’s future economic growth as per the Indian
Critical Minerals Strategy?
A. 49
B. 69
C. 45
D. 70
5. Which country is the world's largest producer of 16 critical minerals according to the 2019 US
Geological Survey?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia
Answers:
1.C
2.A
3.D
4.A
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5.C
Swadesh scheme
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-msp-panel-swades-scheme/YFDJQWHJ
1. Recently, the Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as
__________with an aim to develop sustainable and responsible infrastructure at destinations.
A. Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)
B. Swadesh Darshan 3.0 (SD3.0)
C. Swadesh Darshan 4.0 (SD4.0)
D. Swadesh Darshan 5.0 (SD5.0)
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the Swadesh Darshan
scheme.
I. Swadesh Darshan was launched in 2014 -15 for integrated development of theme based tourist
circuits in the country.
II. It is 100% centrally funded and efforts are made to achieve convergence with other schemes of
Central and State Governments.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
3. Consider the following statements in relation to the functioning of Corporate Social

Responsibility in India.
I. In India, the concept of CSR is governed by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
II. India is the second country in the world after New Zealand to mandate CSR spending along
with a framework to identify potential CSR activities.
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A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. Under which of the following schemes, the Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance
to states and Union Territories for the holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations?
A. SAGARMALA
B. PRASHAD
C. HRIDHAY
D. None of the above
5. MICE Tourism in India stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and ______.
A. Explorations
B. Exhibitions
C. Execution
D. Easeness
Answer:
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. B
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-china-pakistan-economic-corridor-ramsar-
sites/6LL3YKVA
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1. CPEC is a 3,000-km long route of infrastructure projects connecting China’s northwest Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region and the _____ Port in the western province of Balochistan in Pakistan.
Fill in the blank:
A. Gwadar
B. Karachi
C. Pashtun
D. Chenubura
2. The Belt and Road Initiative was launched in which year?
A. 2012
B. 2011
C. 2014
D. 2013
3. Consider the following statements in relation to the Blue Dot network.
I. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative to bring together governments, the private sector and civil
society to promote high-quality, trusted standards for global infrastructure development.
II. It is expected to serve as a globally recognized evaluation and certification system for roads,
ports and bridges with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
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4. The term ‘String of Pearls’ has been coined by which country?
A. India
B. America
C. UK
D. France
5. Which of the following ports in Sri Lanka, is under Chinese control?
A. Hambantota port
B. Chittagong port
C. Port Colombo
D. Port Blair
Answer Key
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. B
5.A
Ramsar Sites
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-china-pakistan-economic-corridor-ramsar-
sites/6LL3YKVA
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1. Which of the following is the largest Ramsar site in India?
A. Pala Wetland
B. Sunderbans
C. Sakhya Sagar
D. Pichvaram Mangrove
2. Consider the following statements in relation to significance of Ramsar Convention, also known
as "Convention on Wetlands".
I. Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established by UNESCO in
1971.
II. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iraq where the convention was signed that year.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
3. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of Intergovernmental Science-

Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
I. IPBES is an independent intergovernmental body established in Panama city in 2012 to
strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
II. It is not a United Nations body.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. Karikali Bird Sanctuary, which has recently been recognized as Ramsar site, is situated in which
state?
A. Tamil Nadu
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B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
5. One of the ______ criteria under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands has to be fulfilled for
recognizing any place as a Ramsar Site in India.
A. Eight
B. Nine
C. Ten
D. Eleven
Answer:
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
MiG-21 Crash
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-mig-crash-deep-sea-mining/IQU563W6
1. Which country has designed the mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 21 supersonic jet fighter?
A. India
B. Soviet Union
C. USA
D. China
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I. Recently, a MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan
killing the two pilots aboard the trainer version of the fighter aircraft.Currently, the IAF has around
170 Mig-21 aircraft and 150 Mig-29 variants.
II. There are four squadrons of MiG-21 Bison aircraft currently in service in the IAF with each
squadron comprising 16-18 aircraft
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
I. The Indian Air Force is planning to retire all four MiG-21 squadrons by 2025.
II.MiG-21s have been the most accident-prone of all IAF fighter jets, thus earning the name "flying
coffin”.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4.The motto of the Indian Air force was taken from?
A. Bhagavad Gita
B. Ramayana
C. Mahabharat
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D. None of the Above
5.What was the aim of Operation Meghdoot?
A. Seize control of the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir.
B. To expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
C. Flush out militants and terrorists in Kashmir until there is complete peace in the state.
D. Humane initiative of Indian Airforce to address aspirations of people affected by the scourge
of terrorism.
Answers:
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.A
5.A
Deep Sea Mining
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-mig-crash-deep-sea-mining/IQU563W6
1. The part of the ocean that lies below a depth of __________ is defined as the deep sea and the
process of extracting minerals from this area is known as deep-sea mining.
A. 100 meters
B. 200 meters
C. 300 meters
D. 500 meters
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2. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
I. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982 is an international
agreement that establishes the legal framework for marine and maritime activities.
II. It divides marine areas into four main zones namely- Internal Waters, Contiguous Zone,
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the High Seas.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
3. According to the 1982 convention, each country's sovereign territorial waters extend to a
maximum of _____nautical miles beyond its coast.
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20
4. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of India's Deep Ocean Mission.
I. The mission would develop a manned submersible that can carry three people to a depth of 6,000
meters in the ocean with a suite of scientific sensors and tools.
II. It also seeks to explore the prospects of deriving energy and freshwater from the ocean through
offshore ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)-powered desalination plants.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
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5. The concept of the Blue Economy has been introduced by which of the following authors in his
2010 book, “The Blue Economy: 10 years, 100 innovations, 100 million jobs”?
A. Gunter Pauli
B. John Steinback
C. Eric Carle
Answer:
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. A
Chabahar Port
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-chabahar-port-international-tiger-day/3YCRILOV
1. India will be taking over the SCO presidency in which of the following year?
A. 2021
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025
2. The port of Chabahar is located in which country?
A. Afghanistan
B. Pakistan
C. Oman
D. Iran
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I. International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) extends from India to Russia.
II. India expressed its intent to include Habnatota port in the 13-nation International North South
Transport Corridor (INSTC).
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II.
4. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was created in which year?
A. 2003
B. 2000
C. 2001
D. 2005
5. Consider the following statements regarding the foreign ministerial meeting of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
I. India raised the problems of the energy crisis and food crisis arising from the Ukraine conflict.
II. India highlighted the need to adopt zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
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Answer Key
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. C
International Tiger Day
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-chabahar-port-international-tiger-day/3YCRILOV
1. International Tiger Day is celebrated on which of the following days?

A. July 28
B. July 29
C. July 30
D. July 31
2. Which of the following sub-species of tigers are found predominantly in Indian Subcontinent?
A. Siberian Tigers
B. Bengal Tigers
C. Sumatran Tigers
D. Javan Tigers
3. Which of the following is the largest Tiger Reserve in India?

A. Gir Forest, Gujarat
B. Bor Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
C. Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Andhra Pradesh
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4. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the Convention on

International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
I. CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
II. The CITES Secretariat is administered by UNEP (The United Nations Environment
Programme) and is located in Paris, France.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
5. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of Project Tiger in India.
I. Project Tiger is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and
Climate Change launched in 1973 to provide central assistance to the tiger States for tiger
conservation in designated tiger reserves in India.
II. The project is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), constituted
under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
Answer:
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
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5. D
Freebie Culture
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-freebie-controversy-anti-doping-legislation/20I3S7E1
1.Under which ministry Public distribution System was established?
(a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.
(b) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
(c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
(d) Ministry of Finance.
I. Part XI of the Indian constitution deals with elections, and provides for the establishment of the
ECI.
II.Originally the commission had only one election commissioner but after the enactment of the
Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body.The
commission consists of one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
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I. The Finance Commission is a statutory body that determines the method and formula for
distributing the tax proceeds between the Centre and states, and among the states as per the
constitutional arrangement and present requirements.
II.As per the Constitution of India, the Finance Minister of India is required to constitute a Finance
Commission at an interval of five years or earlier.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
4.In which year Antyodaya Anna Yojana was launched?
(a) 2013
(b) 1999
(c) 2002
(d) 2000
5.What is the full form of TPDS?
(a) Targeted Public Distribution System
(b) Targeted Public Food Distribution System
(c) Targeted Public Food Security and Distribution System
(d) None of the Above
1. A
2. B
3. D
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4. D
5. A
National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-freebie-controversy-anti-doping-legislation/20I3S7E1
1. What is India’s rank in Anti-doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) in the latest report published by
the World Anti-Doping Agency?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
I. National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was set up as a registered society under the Societies
Registration Act of 1860.
II. The primary objectives of NADA is to implement anti-doping rules as per WADA (World Anti-
Doping Agency) code, regulate dope control programme, to promote education and research and
create awareness about doping and its ill effects.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
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I. In November, 2012 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was set up under the International
Olympic Committee.
II. WADA is recognised by the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport
(2005).
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Where is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) situated?
A. Montreal
B. New York
C. Paris
D. Rome
5. What are the Key Features of the National Anti-Doping Bill 2021?
A. The Bill prohibits athletes, athlete support personnel and other persons from engaging in doping
in sport.
B. The Bill provides for constituting the National Anti-Doping Agency as a constitutional body.
C. It will be headed by a Director General appointed by the central and state government.
D. All of the Above
Answers:
1. C
2. C
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3. B
4. A
5. A
PMLA & Supreme Court
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-pmla-gene-therapy/HJNMBP97
1.In which year Foreign Exchange Management Act come into force?
(a) 1999
(b) 2000
(c) 2001
(d) 2002
I. The legal framework for the administration of foreign exchange transactions in India is provided
by the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
II. Under the FEMA, which came into force with effect from 1st June 2000, all transactions
involving foreign exchange have been classified either as capital or current account transactions.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
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I. Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) is an internal document of the ED and the fact
that FIR in respect of scheduled offense has not been recorded, does not come in the way of ED
authorities to commence inquiry/investigation.
II.Supplying an ECIR in every case to the person concerned is not mandatory and “it is enough if
the Enforcement Directorate (ED), at the time of arrest, discloses the grounds of such arrest”.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
4.Which of the following is included in India’s Forex Reserve?
(a) Gold reserves
(b) Reserve position with the International Monetary Fund.
(c) SDRs
5.Which Ministry includes the Directorate of Enforcement?
(a) Ministry of Finance.
(b) Ministry of external affairs
(c) Ministry of home affairs
(d) Ministry of law and Justice
1. B
2. C
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3. C
4. D
5. A
Increasing Efficacy of Gene Therapy
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-pmla-gene-therapy/HJNMBP97
1. Who is known as the father of biotechnology?
A. Ereky
B. Karl Ereky
C. James Watson
D. Francis Crick
I. Recently, a study titled “Secretion of functional α1-antitrypsin is cell type dependent” has been
published, which shows that the Efficacy of Gene Therapy can be increased by changing protein
regulation networks in the body, helping treat genetic diseases.
II. Gene therapy is a way to treat genetic diseases by correcting the source of the error in a patient’s
DNA
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
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I. In Gene Therapy A harmless viral or bacterial vector is used to carry a corrective gene into a
patient’s cells, where the gene then directs the cell to produce the proteins necessary to treat the
disease.
II.AAT (Aloo-1 Antitypsane) is a condition in which cells are unable to make adequate amounts
of the protein AAT.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following bodies regulates Genetic Engineering in India?
A. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
B. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
C. Genetic Appraisal Committee of India
D. Genetic Engineering Committee of India
5. Who identified DNA for the first time?
A.James Watson
B.Friedrich Miescher
C.Francis Crick
D.All of the Above
Answers:
1.B
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2.C
3.A
4.A
5.B
Iran Nuclear Deal Talks
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-iran-nuclear-deal-national-geospatial-
policy/KF6LJZ02
1. Which of the following countries is trying to revive its 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)?
A. Russia
B. Ukraine
C. Iran
D. North Korea
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the significant features of Iran's Joint
Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
I. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action aims to guarantee the civilian nature of Iran's nuclear
programme in exchange for a gradual lifting of sanctions.
II. The JCPOA resulted from prolonged negotiations between 2013 and 2015, between Iran and
P5+1 countries including all five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
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3. Consider the following statements in relation with the functioning of the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA).
I. The IAEA was created in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the
discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology.
II. IAEA’s headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. On which of the following countries, US does not impose sanctions under Countering America’s
Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)?
A. Iran
B. Pakistan
C. Russia
D. North Korea
5. Which of the following countries has not signed a tripartite agreement on developing Chabahar
port and setting up a trilateral transport and transit corridor in 2016?
A. India
B. Iran
C. China
D. Afghanistan
Answer:
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
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5. C
Google Street View: National Geospatial Policy
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-iran-nuclear-deal-national-geospatial-
policy/KF6LJZ02
1. Google Street View has been launched in how many cities of India?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 14
Consider the following statements regarding Google Street View:
I. Google Street View is an immersive 360-degree view of a location captured using special
cameras mounted on vehicles or on backpacks by data collectors moving around the city streets.
II. Street View in India is not allowed for restricted areas like government properties, defence
establishments and military areas.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
3. Consider the following statements regarding Geospatial technologies:
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I. Geospatial technologies is a term used to describe the range of modern tools contributing to the
geographic mapping and analysis of the Earth and human societies.
II. The term 'geospatial' refers to a collection of technologies that help to collect, analyse, store,
manage, distribute, integrate, and present geographic information.
Which of the above statements is incorrect?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
4. The National Infrastructure Pipeline was launched in which year?
A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2020
5. Which of the following liberalises the geospatial sector and democratises the datasets generated
by use of public funds?
A. Gati Shakti scheme
B. National Geospatial Policy, 2021
C. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Answer Key
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1. A
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. B
US-China Tensions
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-nancy-pelosi-visit-electoral-bonds/S3V1Z2VL
1. Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US, who recently visited Taiwan?
A. Kamala Harris
B. Nancy Pelsoi
C. Will Turner
D. Abraham Gooch
2. Consider the following statements in relation to history of Taiwan.
I. It was administered by the Qing imperial dynasty, but its control was passed to the Chinese in
1895.
II. After the communists led by Mao Zedong won the civil war in mainland China, Chiang Kai-
shek, the leader of the nationalist Kuomintang party, fled to Taiwan in 1949.
Which of the above statement is correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
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D. Neither I nor II
3. Taiwan has the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in which city of India?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Gurgaon
D. Hyderabad
4. The majority of semiconductors are produced in which country?
A. USA
B. China
C. India
D. Taiwan
5. Consider the following statements regarding ‘One China Policy’?
I. ‘One China’ policy means that the nations who want to have diplomatic relations with the
People’s Republic of China (PRC) have to recognize the PRC but not the ROC as China, breaking
the relations with Republic of China (ROC).
II. India also follows One China Policy and it doesn’t have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
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Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. C
Electoral Bonds
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-nancy-pelosi-visit-electoral-bonds/S3V1Z2VL
1. Which of the following banks is authorized to issue electoral bonds in India?

A. Allahabad Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. Punjab National Bank
D. All of the above
2. For how many days, electoral bonds purchased anonymously by donors are valid from the date
of issue?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days
3. In India, only the political parties who have secured not less than _______% of the votes polled
in the last general election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly, are eligible to
receive electoral bonds.
A. 1%
B. 2%
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C. 3%
D. 4%
4. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the Delimitation Commission
in India.
I. Under Article 85 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every
census.
II. The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of the 2001 census figures
under the provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002.

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
5. Consider the following statements in relation to the functioning of the House of People in India.
I. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 550 out of which 530 members are to be the
representatives of the states and 20 of the UTs.
II. Once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money-related law, the
Rajya Sabha cannot reject it.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
Answer:
1. B
2. B
3. A
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4. A
5. C
Airspace Violations Near LAC
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-chinas-lac-airspace-violation-vigilance-
commision/UDFZVSOR
1. According to the ‘Agreement on Maintenance of Peace and Tranquillity along the LAC in India-
China Border Area’ of 1996, “combat aircraft shall not fly within which range of the LAC?
A. 5 KM
B. 10 KM
C. 15 KM
D. 20 KM
2. The principle of air space sovereignty is established through which of the following convention?
A. Paris Convention on Reguation of Aerial Convention
B. Chicago Convention on Air Space
C. Basel Convention on Air Soverignty
3. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the Chicago Convention on
Air Space Sovereignty.
I. The Chicago Convention established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a
specialized agency of the UN charged with coordinating international air travel.
II. Under the 1954 Chicago Convention, contracting states agree to permit aircraft registered in the
other contracting states and engaged in commercial non-scheduled flights to fly into their territory
without prior diplomatic permission.
A. Only I
B. Only II
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C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. Which treaty prohibits countries from placing into orbit around the Earth “any objects carrying
nuclear weapons or any other kinds of weapons of mass destruction”?
A. Outer Space Treaty
B. Moon Agreement
C. Space Exploration Agreement
D. Rescue Agreement
5. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of Line of Actual Control
(LAC).
I. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the demarcation that separates Indian-controlled territory
from Chinese-controlled territory.
II. The LoC was designated in 1972 following the Shimla Agreement between the two countries.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
Answers:
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
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Central Vigilance Commission
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-chinas-lac-airspace-violation-vigilance-
commision/UDFZVSOR
1. The Government appointed whom as the new chief of the Central Vigilance Commission?
A. Amit Kumar
B. Suresh N Patel
C. Sunil S Mishra
D. Karan Tomar
2. The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government in which year?
A. 1945
B. 1965
C. 1964
D. 1971
I. The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention
of Corruption.
II. The CBI was established by the Government of India in 1963.
A. Only I
B. Only II
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C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Who appoints The Central Vigilance Commissioner?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Defence Minister
5. Consider the following statements in relation to Chief vigilance Commissioner:
I. He/She holds the office for 5 years.
II. He/She can be removed or suspended from the office by the Prime Minister on the ground of
misbehavior but only after the Supreme Court has held an inquiry into his case and recommended
action against him.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D
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New START Treaty
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-new-start-treaty-digital-currency/OXLE3PQB
1. Recently, which country suspended United Stated of America’s on-site inspections under New
START Treaty with Washington due to Western sanctions and coronavirus infections?
A. Russia
B. China
C. Ukraine
D. North Korea
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the New Strategic Arms
Reduction Treaty (START) Treaty.
I. The New START Treaty is a treaty between the United States of America and the Ukraine
Federation on measures for the further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms.
II. It was entered into force on 5th February, 2011.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
3. The New START Treaty between Russia and United States of America (to be expired in 2021)
has been extended till which year?
A. 2024
B. 2025
C. 2026
D. 2030
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4. Consider the following statements in relation to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks between
USA and Russia during the Cold War.
I. The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks were four rounds of bilateral conferences and
corresponding international treaties involving the United States and the Soviet Union
II. Under SALT I, as agreed in the Interim Agreement, both sides pledged not to construct new
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) silos, not to increase the size of existing ICBM silos.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
5. Which agreement between Russia and USA obliges both sides to limit their deployed strategic
warheads to 1,550 and imposes limits on delivery systems such as intercontinental missiles,
submarines and bombers to 800 on each side?
A. START Agreement 1991
B. START Agreement 1993
C. Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty, 2004
D. START Agreement 2010
Answer:
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. D
Digital Currency
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-new-start-treaty-digital-currency/OXLE3PQB
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1. Which country has topped in the list of top 20 global economies for digital currency ownership
as share of population by United Nations Trade and Development Body?
A. Russia
B. Venezuela
C. US
D. Ukraine
I. According to a recent study by the United Nations Trade and Development Body (UNCTAD),
over 7% of India's population owned Digital Currency in 2021.Also, India was ranked seventh in
the list of top 20 global economies for digital currency ownership as share of population.
II. Developing countries accounted for 15 of the top 20 economies when it comes to the share of
the population that owns cryptocurrencies.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Which of the following statements is/are true about points highlighted by UNCTAD in its report
on digital currency?
I. Private digital currencies have rewarded some and facilitated remittances, therefore they are
stable financial assets that can also reduce social risks and costs.
II. As these Digital currencies are regulated, there has been a rapid rise in their demand in
developing countries as it also helps in facilitating remittances and acts as a hedge against inflation.
A. I only
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B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following reports is/are published by UNCTAD?
A. Trade and Development Report
B. World Investment Report
C. The Least Developed Countries Report
D. All of the Above
5. What do you mean by Fiat Currency ?
A. Fiat money is a government-issued currency that is not backed by a commodity such as gold.
B. Fiat money is a government-issued Digital currency that is backed by a commodity such as

gold.
C. Fiat money is a government-issued Digital currency and decentralised virtual currencies issued
by the state.
D. All of the Above
Answers:
1.D
2.C
3.D
4.D
5.A
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New Bills in Lok Sabha
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-monsoon-session-of-ls-critical-minerals-
alliance/LIT7C5IG
1. On the recommendations of which of the following committee, The Monopolies and Restrictive
Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP Act) was repealed and replaced by the Competition Act, 2002?
A. Bhaskaran Committee
B. Raghavan Committee
C. Abhijit Sen Committee
D. Dhar Committee
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the Competition Commission
of India (CCI).
I. Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body of the Government of India
responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 and was duly constituted in March 2009.
II. The Commission consists of one Chairperson and eight Members who shall be appointed by
the Central Government.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
3. Consider the following statements in relation with the newly introduced New Delhi International
Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
I. The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) is an autonomous institution based in
New Delhi, to conduct arbitration, mediation, and conciliation proceedings.
II. It was established in 2019 and declared as an Institute of National Importance by an Act of
Parliament.
A. Only I
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B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. Under the newly introduced the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022, limitation period of how
many years have been proposed for filing information on anti-competitive agreements and abuse
of dominant position before the CCI?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
5. In which year, Government replaced the Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) with the
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) under the Competition Act, 2002?
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2018
D. 2019
Answers:
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
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Government Panel on MSP & Natural Farming
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-frp-for-sugarcane-un-military-observer-
group/3VQKTCEM
1. Who is the chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices?
(a) Trilochan Mohapatra
(b) Vijay Paul Sharma
(c) Narendra Singh Tomar
(d) Kailash Choudhary
I. The Swaminathan Commission Report states that the government should raise the MSP to at
least 50% more than the weighted average cost of production. It is also known as the C2+ 50%
formula.
II. It includes the imputed cost of capital and the rent on the land (called ‘C2’) to give farmers 50%
returns.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
I. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the
sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for
Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
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II. Natural farming approach was introduced by Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese farmer and
philosopher, in his 1975 book The One-Straw Revolution.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
4. Which of the following Factors/Factor are Considered for Fixing MSP?
(a) The demand and supply of a commodity
(b) The terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture
(c) A minimum of 50% as the margin over the cost of production
5. In which season Kharif crops are harvested?
(a) September-October
(b) December- January
(c) March-April
(d) June-July
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. A
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FRP for Sugarcane and Sugar Industry in India
group/3VQKTCEM
1.Which of the following are government initiatives to support sugarcane production and the sugar
industry?
A.Scheme for Extending Financial Assistance to Sugar Undertakings
B.National Policy on Biofuels
C.Both A and B
D.Scheme for Extending Financial Assistance to Sugar Industry
I. The Central Government announces Fair and Remunerative Prices which are determined on the
recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.
II. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is chaired by the President of India.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
I. Brazil is the largest producer of Sugarcane in the World.Brazil has surpassed India in the sugar
production in the current sugar season 2021-22.
II. India is the Second Largest exporter of Sugar after Brazil.
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A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4.Fair and Remunerative Price is determined on the basis of recommendations of ?
A. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
B. State Governments
C. Other stake-holders
D. All of the Above
5.What are the recommendations of the Rangarajan committee on regulation of the sugar industry?
A. Committee recommended more outright bans on sugar exports.
B. Abolition of the quantitative controls on export and import of sugar, these should be replaced
by appropriate tariffs.
C. There should be minimum restrictions on sale of by-products and prices should be market
determined.
D. All of the Above
Answers:
1.C
2.A
3.B
4.D
5.B
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UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan
group/3VQKTCEM
1. How many field stations UNMOGIP have in Indian-administered Kashmir?
A. Six
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Four
I. U.N. Secretary General has appointed Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina as the
Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the United Nations Military Observer Group in
India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).
II. .In April 1948, by its Resolution 36, the UNCIP was reconstituted as UNMOGIP.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
I. After the 1st Indo-Pak armed conflict in 1948 under the supervision of the UNCIP, military
representatives of both Pakistan and India met in Karachi and signed the Karachi Agreement on
27th July 1949.
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II. The Karachi Agreement of July 1949 firmed up the role of UN-level military observers and
permitted supervision of the Ceasefire Line established in Jammu and Kashmir
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following statements is/are true about United Nations Security Council Resolution
47?
A. The five member UNMOGIP reconstituted through this resolution urged India and Pakistan to
hold a plebiscite after the restoration of law and order.
B. India supported the UNSC Resolution 47 and the Instrument of Accession (IoA) signed by the
Maharaja of Kashmir was present in the resolution.
C. Pakistan also supported Resolution 47.
D. All of the Above.
5. Which agreement in India has taken over the role of UNMOGIP?
A. Simla Agreement of 1962
B. Simla Agreement of 1972
C. Karachi Agreement of 1948
D. Karachi Agreement of 1949
Answers:
1.D
2.A
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3.C
4.A
5.B
India & its Neighbourhood
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-india-and-neighbourhood-india-maldives-
relations/LHLPH41N
Link - https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/india-its-neighbourhood
1. Consider the following statements regarding India’s 'Neighbourhood First' policy:
I. Under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, India is committed to developing friendly and mutually
beneficial relations with all its neighbours.
II. India’s policy of ‘Neighbourhood First’ focuses on creating mutually beneficial, people-
oriented, regional frameworks for stability and prosperity.
Which of the above statement is incorrect?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
2. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in which
year?
A. 1985
B. 1991
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C. 1996
D. 2001
3. Which of the following country is not a part of BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA)?
A. Bangladesh
B. Bhutan
C. Namibia
D. Nepal
4. Indo-Bhutan Treaty of Peace and Friendship, was signed in which year?
A. 1945
B. 1949
C. 1951
D. 1965
I. Recently, the National College for Policing and Law Enforcement (NCPLE) was inaugurated by
India’s External Affairs Minister during his two day visit to Bhutan in 2022.
II. In August 2021, Afcons, an Indian company, signed a contract for the largest-ever infrastructure
project in Maldives which is the Greater Male Connectivity Project
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
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Answer Key
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
India Maldives Relations
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-india-and-neighbourhood-india-maldives-
relations/LHLPH41N
1.What is the “debt-trap diplomacy” of China?
A. China intentionally extends excessive credit to another country with the intention of extracting
economic or political concessions from the debtor country.
B. China intentionally extends excessive credit to another country with the intention to capture the
south china sea.
C. China intentionally extends excessive credit to another country with the intention of extracting
economic or political concessions from India.
D. None of the Above.
I. To counter the threat of transnational crime, terrorism and drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean
region, India will give 24 vehicles and one naval boat to the Maldives Security Force and help
train the island-nation’s security personnel.
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II. India will also cooperate in building police facilities in 61 islands of Maldives.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
I. Recently, the National College for Policing and Law Enforcement (NCPLE) was inaugurated by
India’s External Affairs Minister during his two day visit to Maldives in 2022.
II. The Maldives has emerged as an important 'pearl' in China’s “String of Pearls” construct in
South Asia.Given the uncertain dynamics of Sino-Indian relations, China’s strategic presence in
the Maldives remains not a major concern for India.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4.What is the String of Pearls Diplomacy?
A. The string of pearls is a strategic threat to India, as it aims to encircle India to establish Chinese
dominance in the Indian Ocean.
B. The string of pearls is a strategic threat to Srilanka, as it aims to encircle Maldives to establish
Chinese dominance in the Indian Ocean.
C. Both A and B
D. The string of pearls is a strategic threat to Maldives, as it aims to encircle India to establish
Chinese dominance in the Indian Ocean.
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5. Which Indian company has signed a contract for the Greater Male Connectivity Project in
Maldives?
A. Larsen & Toubro Infrastructure Development Projects Limited
B. Hindustan Construction Company.
C. Afcons
D. Reliance Infrastructure Limited.
Answers:
1.A
2.C
3.A
4.A
5.C
Jal Jeevan Mission
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-jal-jeevan-mission-india-iran-seafarers-
pact/01VR92P3
1. Recently, which state has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State in India?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Goa
2. Which central nodal Ministry is responsible for ensuring access of piped water for every
household in India under the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme?
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A. Ministry of Renewable Energy
B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
C. Department of Water Resource and Management
D. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
3. Consider the following statements in relation to the functioning of Jal Jeevan Mission in India.
I. Jal Jeevan Mission, a central government initiative under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to
ensure access to piped water for every household in India.
II. It envisages providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap
connections by 2025 to all households in rural India.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. Pani Samitis constituted under the aegis of Jal Jeevan Mission should have at least _______
women of its total members.
A. 20%
B. 33%
C. 50%
5. Consider the following statements in relation to the funding pattern under the Jal Jeevan Mission
Scheme.
I. Under JJM, the fund sharing pattern between Centre and States/ UTs is 90:10 for Union
Territories without legislature.
II. However, the fund is distributed under 100% for North Eastern & Himalayan States and 50:50
for other states in India.
A. Only I
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B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
Answer:
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. C
India-Iran Pact on Seafarers
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-jal-jeevan-mission-india-iran-seafarers-
pact/01VR92P3
1. Which country has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to
smoothen movement of seafarers as per the provisions of the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers (1978)?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Bhutan
D. Iran
2. Which of the following convention was the first to establish basic requirements for training,
certification and watchkeeping for seafarers on an international level?
A. Convention on STFW for Sea Farers, 1976
B. Convention on STFW for Sea Farers, 1978
C. Convention on STFW for Sea Farers, 1980
D. Convention on STFW for Sea Farers, 1982
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3. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
I. IMO was established by means of a Convention adopted under the auspices of the United Nations
in Geneva on 17 March 1948.
II. IMO adopted the Hong Kong Convention in 2009 for ensuring that ships being recycled after
reaching the end of their operational lives do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health,
safety and the environment.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the International North-South
Transport Corridor (INSTC).
I. INSTC is a multi-modal transportation established on 12th September 2000 in St. Petersburg,
by Iran, Russia and India for the purpose of promoting transportation cooperation among the
Member States.
II. It currently has 10 members.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
5. Chabahar port is located on the Gulf of Oman and is only 72 km away from the _____ port in
Pakistan which has been developed by China.
A. Keti Bandar Port
B. Jiwani Port
C. Gwadar Port
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D. Pasni Port
Answer:
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. C
FIFA Ban on India
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-fifa-ban-period-poverty/PZZ9A2ZR
1. Recently, Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), suspended the country’s

top administrative organisation, the All-India Football Federation (AIFF), for undue influence
from third parties. Who is the current President of AIFF?
A. Niraj Patel
B. Parthiv Roy
C. Praful Patel
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the adverse impact of the recent FIFA ban on
India.
I. There would be no international football participation by India, and this applies to all national
teams, and club teams across all age groups.
II. This suspension took away India’s rights to hold the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022,
scheduled from October 11-30.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
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3. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the Federation Internationale
de Football Association (FIFA).
I. Founded in 1920, FIFA was launched to oversee international competition among the national
associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and
Switzerland.
II. It is affiliated with the International Olympic Committee and is also a member of the
International Football Association Board, which is responsible for setting the rules of football.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
4. FIFA is headquartered in which of the following countries?

A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. Paris, France
C. Rome, Italy
D. Zurich, Switzerland
5. All India Football Federation (AIFF) got its FIFA affiliation in which year?
A. 1946
B. 1947
C. 1948
D. 1950
Answer:
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. D
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5. C
Period Poverty
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-fifa-ban-period-poverty/PZZ9A2ZR
1. Which of the following is not the work of UNICEF ?
A. Polio Eradication
B. Behaviour Change Communication
C. Children and AIDS
D. Women Nutrition and Development
I. Finland has become the first nation in the world to legally protect the right to access free period
products and have made period products free for all by passing the Period Products Act.
II. Under the Period Products Act, schools, colleges and universities as well as local government
bodies must make a range of period products available for free in their bathrooms.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
I. Shuchi Scheme aims at instilling awareness about menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls.
II. The Shuchi Scheme was started in 2013-14 initially as a Centrally-sponsored one.
A. I only
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B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which Ministry has given the National Guidelines on Menstrual Hygiene Management ?
A. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
B. Ministry of Women and Child Welfare
C. Ministry of Child and Women Welfare
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5. Who conducts the National Family Health Survey ?
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B. Ministry of Women and Child Welfare
C. Ministry of Sanitation
D. All of the above
Answers:
1.D
2.B
3.C
4.A
5.A
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Launch of Artemis Mission
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-artemis-mission-manipur-nrc-issue/7RWSD8KW
1. Which of the following space agencies is about to launch its Artemis program?
A. ISRO
B. European Space Agency
C. NASA
D. China National Space Administration (CNSA)
2. Consider the following statements in relation to the significance of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA).
I. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the
executive branch of the United States federal government established under the National
Aeronautics and Space Act 1960.
II. Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik on October 4, 1957, that first put an object into orbit around
Earth also led to NASA's birth to demonstrate technological superiority in space.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II
3. Consider the following statements in relation to the functioning of NASA's Artemis Program.
I. NASA’s Artemis mission is touted as the next generation of lunar exploration and is named after
the twin sister of Apollo from Greek mythology.
II. It is an uncrewed space mission where the spacecraft will launch on a Space Launch System
(SLS) rocket.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
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D. Neither I and II
4. Chandrayaan-2, India's second mission to the moon comprises a fully indigenous rover named
as?
A. Vikram
B. Pragyan
C. Byayalu
D. Vikrant
5. The Chandrayaan-1 Project started in 2007 was entered into mutual cooperation between India's
ISRO and space agency of which country?
A. USA
B. China
C. Canada
D. Russia
Answer:
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. D
Manipur to Implement the NRC
https://unacademy.com/course/mission-35-artemis-mission-manipur-nrc-issue/7RWSD8KW
1. The Manipur Assembly has resolved to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and
establish which of the following?
A. Citizens Register Commission
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B. State Population Commission
C. Citizens Population Commission
D. National Population Commission
2. The NRC was first prepared after which the census in which of the following years?
A. 1951
B. 1971
C. 1991
D. 2011
3. Which of the following North-eastern state is not part of the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) system?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Nagaland
C. Assam
D. Manipur
4. Consider the following states regarding the implementation of NRC in the North-eastern region:
I. Manipur is the only State in the region that undertook an exercise to update the NRC of 1951
with 24th March, 1971, as the cut-off date for citizenship of a person.
II. Nagaland attempted a similar exercise called RIIN (Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of
Nagaland) in June 2019 to primarily sift the indigenous Nagas from the non-indigenous Nagas.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
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D. Neither I nor II
5. Consider the following statements regarding Assam Rifles:
I. It came into being in 1835.
II. It is known as the “right arm of the civil and left arm of the military”.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer Key
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
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Global Gender Gap Index 2022 7

James Webb Space Telescope's First Images 8

NEET & Tamil Nadu's Protest 11

Kargil Vijay Diwas 13

Left Wing Extremism (LWE) 15

Critical Minerals Alliance 17

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 20

Deep Sea Mining 26

International Tiger Day 30

National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 34

PMLA & Supreme Court 36

Increasing Efficacy of Gene Therapy 38

Iran Nuclear Deal Talks 40

Google Street View: National Geospatial Policy 42

Airspace Violations Near LAC 48

Central Vigilance Commission 50

New START Treaty 52

New Bills in Lok Sabha 56

Government Panel on MSP & Natural Farming 58

FRP for Sugarcane and Sugar Industry in India 60

UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan 62

India & its Neighbourhood 64

India Maldives Relations 66

Jal Jeevan Mission 68

India-Iran Pact on Seafarers 70

FIFA Ban on India 72

Launch of Artemis Mission 76

Manipur to Implement the NRC 77

1.What does Bull depict on the National Emblem of India?

(a) Depicts the Dream of Queen Maya

(b) Depicts the Zodiac sign of Taurus

(c) Depicts the Attainment of Enlightenment

(d) Depicts the Powerful Kingdom

2.Which of the following statements is/are true?

(c) Both I and II

(d) Neither I nor II

3.Which of the following statements is/are true?

(c) Both I and II

(d) Neither I nor II

4.Who has designed the Rashtrapati Bhavan?

(a) Edwin Lutyens

(b) Herbert Baker

(c) Both a and b

(d) King George

5.Which of the following statements is/are true?

(d) All of the Above

James Webb Space Telescope's First Images

2. Which of the following statements is/are true?

(c) Both I and II

(d) Neither I nor II

3. Which of the following statements is/are true?

(c) Both I and II

(d) Neither I nor II

4. Which of the following statements is/are true about NASA?

(d) All of the Above

(a) French Guiana in 2021.

(b) French Guiana in 2020.

(c) Kennedy Space Center in 2021.

(d) Kennedy Space Center in 2020.

1. Who is the current chairperson of the National Medical Commission?

(a) Dr Vijay Oza

(b) Dr Achal Gulati

(d) Dr. Suresh Chandra Sharma