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1) What do you understand by the term "Environmental determinism"?
A. It is a belief that a physical environment affects social and cultural development.
B. It is a process which shows how an individual organism adjusts to a gradual change in its environment.
C. It is the belief that human behaviour is controlled solely by an individual's physiology.
D. It shows that cross-cultural and historical diversity results are not caused due to differences in environment.
2) In anaerobic sludge digesters waste decomposing bacteria produce which of these gases?
1. Methane
2. Hydrogen sulphide
3. Carbon dioxide
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
3) Which of the following is/are the benefit(s) of "tissue culture"?
1. Possibility of recovery of healthy plants from diseased plants
2. Production of multiples of plants in the absence of seeds
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
4) Which of the following is/are the difference(s) between a free trade area and Customs Union?
1. All restrictions on trade and investment are removed in a free trade area, but not in a customs union.
2. Customs Union has a common external tariff for members, but a free trade area does not.
3. Free trade area does not allow free movement of people, but Customs union does.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None of the above
5) Consider the following comparing Coastal shipping with rail or road transport.
1. Coastal cargo vessels emit more carbon dioxide per tonne of cargo moved.
2. Fuel consumption per tonne of cargo moved is more for coastal shipping.
3. Cost of coast-to-coast transportation is lesser in coastal shipping.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
6) Use of aspartame is limited to cold foods and soft drinks and not cooked meals because
A. It becomes toxic when mixed with greasy substances.
B. It is unstable at cooking temperature.
C. It is too sweet to be used in normal food items.
D. It is a volatile sweetener and needs to be stored at cold temperatures.
7) Consider the following about the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) that was recently seen in news.
1. It was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO).
2. It is a public-private alliance to finance and coordinate the development of new vaccines to tackle epidemics.
3. It will fund programmes in LDCs that build a geographical information system (GIS) for mapping epidemic prone regions.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
8) OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) consists of
1. Indonesia
2. Venezuela
3. Nigeria
4. Ecuador
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. None of the above
9) A nation with negative Balance of payments (BoP) is out of foreign exchange reserves. Which of the following agencies can it approach to avert the BoP crisis?
A. United Nations Trusteeship Council (UNTC)
B. Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
D. None of the above
10) Consider the following about Madhubani paintings.
1. Traditionally women are not allowed to paint Madhubani paintings.
2. Nature themes are not included.
3. The art has not been officially recognized. Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None of the above
11) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved major changes in the new Defence Procurement Procedure (DDP) 2016. Some of these changes were based on the recommendations of
A. Dhirendra Singh Committee
B. Rangarajan Committee
C. Kelkar Panel
D. Deepak Parekh Committee
12) Chhau dance is a genre of
A. Indian tribal martial dance
B. Yakshagana of Karnataka
C. Devotional puppet dance
D. Spiritual invocations to achieve rich harvest
13) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding revocation of National Emergency?
1. President requires written decision of Union Cabinet to revoke National Emergency.
2. President has to revoke the proclamation when a resolution is adopted by either Houses of Parliament.
3. Resolution for revocation must be passed by special majority.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None of the Above
14) Which of the following process concludes the enactment of budget?
A. Passing of the Finance Bill
B. Passing of the Appropriation Bill
C. Voting on Demands for Grants
D. Vote on account
15) Recently, a threatened breed of sheep locally known as KujiMendha has been conferred 'rare and singular species' tag by the central government. The rare genetic traits lead to the multiple birth syndrome in them. They are found in which part of India?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Odisha
C. Rajasthan
D. Andhra Pradesh
16) Recently Manamadurai-Rameswaram stretch became India's first Green Rail Corridor as:
A. it will consume energy generated only from renewable sources.
B. land alongside the tracks will be used only for tree plantation.
C. it runs through two major wildlife sancutaries.
D. there would be zero discharge of human waste on tracks
17) Which of the following amounts to expressing no- confidence in the Government ?
1. Rejection of a money bill
2. Passing a censure motion
3. Passing an adjournment motion
4. Passing a Motion of Thanks on the President's inaugural address
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
18) Question of disqualification of Member of State Legislative Assembly for matters other than those in the Tenth schedule is decided by:
A. Speaker of Legislative Assembly
B. Governor
C. High Court
D. State Election Commission
19) The term 'nine-dash line', recently seen in news, refers to
A. A line used by China to demarcate its claims in South China Sea.
B. A line which depicts the extent of a solar storm.
C. A line which demarcates the biodiversity hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region.
D. A line which depicts the economic inequality among various countries.
20) US-India 'Feed the Future- India Triangular Training Program' (FTF-ITT), currently in news is related to
A. Impart training to African nations in specialized agriculture.
B. Impart training to teachers in developing innovative learning tools.
C. Finance SHGs working in the dairy sector.
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D. Collaborate with the scientists in tackling the problem of climate change.21) With reference to natural gas hydrates, consider the following statements:
1. They are a naturally occurring, ice-like combination of natural gas and water.
2. No deposits of natural gas hydrates have been found in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
22) Which of the following states became thefirst state in the country to set up a 'Happiness Department'?
A. Sikkim
B. Gujarat
C. Goa
D. Madhya Pradesh
23) The term 'red corridor' often seen in news isrelated to which of the following?
A. Areas with extreme contamination ofgroundwater with arsenic.
B. Areas affected by left wing extremism.
C. Biodiversity hotspots prone to humananimal conflict.
D. Areas affected human trafficking
24) The NATRIP project, recently seen in news is related to which of the following?
A. Defence manufacturing
B. Automobile sector
C. Food processing
D. Tourism sector
25) India has been declared free of which of the following diseases by the World Health Organization?
1. Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
2. Yaws
3. Polio Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
26) With reference to Antrix, consider the following statements:
1. It is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation.
2. It is a wholly owned Government of India Company incorporated under the Companies Act,1956. 3. It has been awarded Miniratna status.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
27) With reference to mixed heritage sites consider the following statements:
1. These sites exhibit qualities of both natural and cultural significance.
2. They are declared by the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO.
3. There is no 'mixed' heritage site in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
28) Which of the following States/UT has recently imposed a "Fat Tax" to discourage junk food culture?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Delhi
D. Kerala
29) The 'Ulaanbaatar Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:
A. Asia Pacific Economic Council
B. Asia-Europe Meeting Summit
C. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
D. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
30) Which of the following is/are the key areas of inequality considered by World Economic Forum (WEF) to compute the Global Gender Gap Report?
1. Health
2. Education
3. Economy
4. Politics
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
31) Jainism believed in
1. Law of karma
2. Ahimsa
3. Brahmacharya Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
32) Recently the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) was signed between:
A. India and USA
B. India and China
C. USA and China
D. USA and Cuba
33) Consider the following statements regarding 'Poplar' tree species:
1. Its wood is used by plywood based industries.
2. It produces flying cotton seeds which cause respiratory ailments.
3. It is mainly found in the Southern states of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
34) Consider the following statements regarding the TransboundaryManas Conservation Area:
1. It is a key area for tiger and rhino conservation.
2. It spreads across the India-China border.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
35) Which of the following is/are related to disaster risk management?
1. Hyogo Framework
2. Sendai Framework
3. Doha Framework
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
36) Which of the following sources is/are used to generate "second generation" bio-fuels?
1. Bamboo
2. Bagassee
3. Molasses
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
37) In the context of ancient Indian history, 'Tamizhakam' refers to:
A. A new culture that developed as a result of contacts between Arabs & people of South India around 1st century AD.
B. Is another name for megalithic structures built around burials.
C. Is a name of migrant tribes from north to south during 1st century BC.
D. Cultural & economic contacts between the north & south as a result of trade between people which became important from 4th century BC
38) The 'Bani festival' celebrated at the Devaragattu Temple in the state of Andhra Pradesh is known for:
A. Snake worship
B. Mass animal sacrifices
C. Bull-Fighting
D. Lord Shiva's victory over a demon
39) With reference to Dark Sky Reserve, consider the following statements:
1. It is an area free of light pollution.
2. It is used for astronomical observations.
3. There is no certified dark sky reserve in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
40) Which of the following Indian states has recently launched a 'Bird Atlas Project'?
A. Assam
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Chattisgarh
41) Consider the following ancient south Indian ports:
1. Muziris
2. Arikamedu
3. Kaveripattinam
Which of the above are belongs to sangam age?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
42) The government had recently approved a contract between India and the International Seabed Authority. The contract was related to
A. Exploration of Shale Gas
B. Exploration of Petroleum
C. Exploration of Polymetallic Sulphides
D. Exploration of Methyl Hydrates
43) Consider the following statements regarding KrishiKalyan Cess, proposed in Budget 2016-17 :
1. It will be levied on all services
2. It will be levied on capital goods. 3
3. Proceeds from it will be used for welfare of farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
44) With reference to Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology, consider the following statements:
1. It is a type of remote sensing technology.
2. It can be used for urban modeling and flood risk mapping.
3. It can be used for measurement of atmospheric aerosol and CO2 distribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
45) The guerrilla movement, FARC, often seen in news, is associated with which of the following countries?
A. Cuba
B. Venezuela
C. Columbia
D. Mexico
46) Which of the following statements best describes the term "hysterectomy"?
A. A medical procedure to treat cancer.
B. A surgical procedure for male sterilisation.
C. An operation to remove the uterus of a woman.
D. A common type of bovine disease
47) With reference to 'Fund of Funds for Startups', a recently launched by the Government of India, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to provide direct funding to Startups.
2. It will be established at the Small Industries Development Bank of India.
3. It will be monitored by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
48) "BhimYatra" ,some times seen in news, is related to which of the following?
A. A tourist circuit under SwadeshDarshan scheme.
B. A movement against manual scavenging.
C. A Hindu spiritual movement.
D. A movement to encourage wrestling.
49) Koh-I-Noor diamond was taken away from India to Persia during the rule of which Mughal ruler?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Muhammad Shah
C. Farrukhsiyar
D. Shah Alam
50) With reference to Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), consider the following statements:
1. It is a US-led initiative to fight against international terrorism.
2. It proposes to ban all terror groups regardless of country of operation.
3. It proposes to make cross-border terrorism an extraditable offence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
51) International Organization for Migration (IOM), sometimes in news, is:
A. A non-governmental international organization.
B. An inter-governmental agency sponsored by the OECD.
C. An inter-governmental organization related to United Nations.
D. An inter-governmental organization sponsored by the European Union.
52) Stromatolites, recently discovered by scientists, is/are:
A. Traces of water found on Pluto.
B. The lightest metal in the world.
C. The brightest star ever known.
D. Earliest known fossils found in Precambrian rocks.
53) Berne Convention is related to which of the following?
A. Safeguarding Human Rights
B. Copyright Infringement laws
C. Damage Caused by Foreign aircraft to third Parties
D. Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora
54) Nano artificial nose (Na-nose), recently in news, aims to:
A. Provide easier delivery of drugs.
B. Indicate pollution level in atmospheric air.
C. Detect lung cancer.
D. Provide cure against flu.
55) The term 'Data Exclusivity' is sometimes seen in the news, refers to:
A. Protection of exclusive and vital political information of national governments from hacking by another country.
B. Protection of vital information related to inventions and discoveries related to space from hacking.
C. Protection of clinical trial data required to be submitted to a regulatory agency to prove safety and efficacy of a new drug.
D. None of the above
56) PRAKAMPANA, recently seen in news, is:
A. A bilateral exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and British Royal Air Forces (RAF).
B. An annual readiness exercise of Indian Navy.
C. A joint Disaster Management Exercise of all agencies involved in disaster management.
D. A joint military exercise between India and France
57) Which of the following modes of cashless transactions have been developed by National Payment Corporation of India?
1. RuPay Card
2. Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)
3. BHIM App
4. Real Time Gross settlement (RTGS)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
58) Which of the following are members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
1. Kyrgyztan
2. Turkmenistan
3. Uzbekistan
4. Tajikistan
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
59) Which among the following organisations publishes the "Economic Freedom Index"?
A. World Bank
B. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
C. The Heritage Foundation
D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
60) What is "Long March-3B", recently in the news?
A. Satellite launch rocket developed by China.
B. World's fastest bullet Train developed by Japan.
C. Recently constructed underground tunnel in Alps Mountains.
D. World's first supersonic drone developed by USA
61) With respect to space science, the 'redshift' phenomenon provides evidence for?
A. Expansion of the Universe
B. Presence of dark energy
C. Presence of gravitational waves
D. Formation of black holes
62) Global Peace Index is launched by which of the following?
A. United Nations Human Rights Council
B. Institute for Economics and Peace
C. World Bank
D. United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees
63) Which of the following ministries are involved in SwachchYug Campaign, recently launched to make all villages along the banks of the Ganga, open defecation free?
1. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
2. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
3. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
4. Ministry of Rural Development
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
64) With reference to banking, the term 'Peer to Peer Lending' refers to lending by
A. A public sector bank to a private sector bank.
B. The central bank to scheduled commercial bank.
C. A rural bank to different self-help groups.
D. One individual to another individual, directly, through an online platform
65) With reference to financial market, the term 'blue bonds' refers to
A. A type of green bond that invests in climate resilient water management.
B. Sovereign bonds issued by island nations.
C. Bonds issued by Indian government for modernisation of Indian Navy.
D. Bonds issued to finance space exploration
66) With reference to the Mega Food Parks, consider the following statements:
1. They aim to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, processors and retailers.
2. They work on a cluster based approach based on hub and spoke model.
3. They need to have a minimum land area of 50 acres.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
67) With reference to the recently proposed Rail Development Authority (RDA), consider the following statements:
1. It will be an independent regulator to recommend both passenger and freight fares.
2. It will set efficiency and performance standards for the railways.
3. Its recommendations will be binding on the government. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
68) "It is the smallest Central American country with its coastline only towards the Pacific Ocean. It recently became the first country to ban metal mining."
Which among the following countries is described by the above passage?
A. Honduras
B. Mexico
C. El Salvador
D. Costa Rica
69) SENSAGRI, recently seen in news, is a:
A. Project to develop indigenous prototype for drone based crop and soil health monitoring system.
B. Standard set by Indian Agricultural Research Institute for agriculture crop produce in India.
C. Figure indicating the relative prices of shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange of agriculture related firms.
D. Project for development of effective structural health monitoring methods.
70) KadiyamSrihari Committee has been constituted for which of the following purposes?
A. To suggest reforms in Civil Services.
B. To draft and suggest a new education policy.
C. To look into the issues related to girl education.
D. To review the models of Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
71) Stent, recently seen in news, is a:
A. Device used to change the orientation of solar panels as per the direction of sunlight.
B. tube-shaped device which is inserted into a blocked blood vessel to clear the blockage.
C. Large size membrane for collecting space junk from the lower orbital.
D. Tool for the delivery of a drug or therapeutic agent via a specific route of administration.
72) An initiative to develop the country's first carbon neutral district has been launched in which of the following states?
A. Kerala
B. Arunanchal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Mizoram
73) Which among the following organisations publishes the Energy Architecture Performance Index?
A. World Bank
B. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
74) Metrino, recently seen in news, is a
A. Subatomic particle produced by the decay of radioactive elements that lacks an electric charge.
B. Driverless, pod based Personal Rapid Transit System.
C. Two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX.
D. System of control for solar power facilities and the monitoring of photovoltaic plants.
75) Synlight, recently seen in news, is
A. A Solar Power tree developed by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
B. A remote sensing device that uses light in the form of pulsed laser to measure distances to the Earth, developed by NASA.
C. The world's largest artificial sun developed by German Aerospace Centre.
D. A light synchronization device to modulate the frequency of light, developed by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
76) Which of the following organizations came up with the 'Forest Action Plan 2016-2020'?
A. UNEP
B. UNDP
C. World Bank Group
D. United Nation's Forum on Forests
77) Aditya L1, recently seen in news, is:
A. The first mission by ISRO to study the Sun.
B. A Light Combat Aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
C. An indigenously built Torpedo Launch and Recovery Vessel.
D. The first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory launched by ISRO
78) 'Lisbon Treaty' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as:
A. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
B. European Union
C. West Asia
D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations
79) With reference to the recently launched ePashuhaat portal, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to provide an e-trading market portal for livestock germplasm.
2. It has been launched under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2
80) Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched National Seismic Programme (NSP):
1. Under the programme, survey will be conducted in all sedimentary basins across India.
2. The programme will help in better understanding of the hydrocarbon potential of India.
3. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is entrusted with the implementation of this programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
81) With reference to economy, which of the following correctly describes the term ‘Algorithm Trading’?
A. It is a name of a new index for trading of stocks.
B. Trade between two countries on the basis of a predefined agreement.
C. It is a system of trading which facilitates transaction in the financial markets using advanced mathematical tools.
D. It is a public financial market in which financial instruments or commodities are traded for immediate delivery
82) Ku and Ka bands, sometimes seen in news, are:
A. Patterns found in vascular plants indicative of the plant’s age.
B. Characteristic bands found in the Ribonucleic acid (RNA).
C. Frequency bands of the electromagnetic spectrum.
D. Parallel layers identified in a process of rock formation
83) Consider the following statements regarding the Goldilocks Zone:
1. It is a zone around a star where a planet would be warm enough to have liquid water and cool enough to keep it from evaporating away.
2. It is likely to contain Earth-like planets that could contain life.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
84) Which among the following organisations publishes the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index?
A. World Bank
B. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
C. United Nations World Tourism Organisation
D. World Economic Forum
85) A new species of primate, the White Cheeked Macaque, has been recently found in:
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Andaman
D. Arunachal Pradesh
86) With reference to International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC), consider the following statements:
1. It is a multi-mode network of ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between South African Nations and North African Nations.
2. Ashgabat Agreement was signed to augment the implementation of INSTC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
87) Which among the following statements regarding Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) are correct?
1. It is an arm of the IMF.
2. It is an arm of the World Bank Group.
3. It encourages foreign investment in both private and public sector
4. It provides insurance to foreign private investors against the loss caused by political risks.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
88) Which among the following is/are matched correctly?
1. World Development Report - IBRD (World Bank)
2. Global Financial Stability Report - IMF
3. World Investment Report - UNCTAD
4. Global Competitiveness Report - World Economic Forum
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
89) Which banks have been identified as Domestic Systematically Important Bank by the RBI?
1. ICICI Bank
2. HDFC Bank
3. Axis Bank
4. SBI Bank
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
90) UDAN is an innovative scheme to develop the regional aviation market. Which one of the following is NOT its feature?
A. The objective of the scheme is regional connectivity.
B. UDAN will be applicable on flights which cover between 200 km and 800 km with no lower limit set for hilly, remote, island and security sensitive regions on reverse bidding process.
C. The scheme seeks to reserve a minimum number of UDAN seats i.e. seats at subsidized rates and also cap the fare for short distance flights.
D. The scheme UDAN envisages to develop Greenfield airports in major districts of the country.
91) “Tax Terrorism” implies”
A. Avoiding payment of taxes by aggressive tax planning.
B. Raising tax rates to very high levels.
C. Harassing tax payers through frequent investigations search/seizure operations, raids, penalties, etc.
D. Treating these who evade taxes as terrorists
92) Consider the following statements with regard to GST:
1. It will be imposed on the basis of input tax credit on value added only.
2. Input tax credit will be available in the entire supply chain from the first stage of manufacturing up to the final consumption.
3. It will be destination based tax whose burden will fall on the final consumer.
4. It will also be imposed on imports.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
93) “Shadow Banking” implies:
A. Activities outside the formal banking system that perform similar functions as banks.
B. Setting up of different kinds of banks like Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, to spread banking network.
C. Activities that cannot be performed by formal banking system.
D. Activities like smuggling that may be carried out through the banking system.
94) Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Housing for ALL (Rural) schemes?
1. It aims to provide environmentally safe and secure pucca house to rural households.
2. Only BPL population are eligible for the scheme.
3. The data on beneficiaries will be validated through the Gram Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
95) With reference to „PISA- the Program for International Student Assessment‟, consider the following statements:
1. It is an international learning aptitude test for 15-16 year old school students across countries.
2. It is conducted by UNESCO.
3. It measures student performance in Arithmetic, Reading and Science literacy
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
96) Which of the following is the nodal ministry for NamamiGange Programme?
A. Ministry for Water Resources
B. Ministry of Environment
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Shipping
97) FASTag, recently in news, refers to a device for?
A. deep sea exploration of hydrocarbons
B. processing electronic waste
C. state-wise monitoring of power generation
D. toll collection on national highways
98) PradhanMantriUjjwalaYojana is concerned with which of the following?
A. Electrification of rural India.
B. Providing rural women with smokeless chulhas.
C. Scheme for Prevention of Trafficking, Rescue and Rehabilitation of Victims of Sexual Exploitation.
D. Providing free LPG connections to women from BPL Households
99) Government of India launched SetuBharatam project to:
A. Make all national highways free from railway level crossing to ensure road safety.
B. Make brigdes on rivers which are flowing through border area.
C. Connect all the National waterways either through railways or roadways.
D. Protect and conserve Ram setu (Adam's Bridge) that connects India and SriLanka
100) Carbapenems, recently in news, is a/an
A. Type of carbon nanotube used in superconductivity.
B. Fire retardant paint developed by DRDO.
C. Antibiotic against Multi-Drug Resistant bacteria.
D. veterinary drug that can be used as alternative to Diclofenacaa