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Question 1 |
Consider the following statements about ‘Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism’ (CCIT)
1. It is proposed by India in 1996 and is now adopted by the UNGA
2. It addresses the issue of Pakistan’s alleged support for cross-border terrorism in South Asia
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 2 |
In which of the following countries the first ever lion cubs have been born by means of artificial insemination?
A | USA |
B | Bangladesh |
C | South Africa |
D | India |
Question 3 |
Consider the following statements with reference to Bird Flu or Avian Influenza:
1. It is an infectious bacterial disease of birds.
2. Human cases have been linked to consumption of dishes made of raw, contaminated poultry blood.
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 |
Question 4 |
Global Hunger Index (GHI) is published by
A | World Health Organisatio |
B | Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF) |
C | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) |
D | None of the above |
Question 5 |
SAFAR – India, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
A | Providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs |
B | Disseminating information regarding air quality on real time |
C | Promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas |
D | Financial inclusion scheme monitored by business correspondents (BC) in rural areas |
Question 6 |
‘Middle East Strategic Alliance’ is a brainchild of
A | United States of America |
B | Gulf Cooperation Council |
C | Saudi Arabia |
D | United Arab Emirates |
Question 7 |
Consider the following statements about ‘Global Counter-Terrorism Forum (GCFT)’
1. It is an international forum of 29 countries and the European Union with an overarching mission of reducing the vulnerability of people worldwide to terrorism by preventing, combating, and prosecuting terrorist acts and countering incitement and recruitment to terrorism.
2. India is one of the members of the GCFT
Select the correct statements
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 8 |
The report ‘Reinvigorating Trade and Inclusive Growth’ was released by the
1. International Monetary Fund
2. World Bank and
3. World Trade Organization
Select the correct code:
A | 1 and 2 |
B | 2 and 3 |
C | 1 and 3 |
D | All of the above |
Question 9 |
‘Goyna Bori’ is
A | A basket that is traditionally used by the people of Kashmir to keep them warm by keeping burning charcoals in it |
B | It is a pictorial narrative painted on a cloth- based scroll |
C | It is an embroidery technique using beautiful designs of flowers on shawls, scarves, and saris |
D | A fine art of using lentil paste mix to create exquisite designs |
Question 10 |
‘Variable Infiltration Capacity Model’ which was in news recently is associated with
A | Ethanol Blending |
B | Reverse Osmosis |
C | Solar Energy |
D | Soil Moisture |
Question 11 |
Consider the following statements about ‘Black Spotted Turtles’
1. It is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of threatened species.
2. It is native to South Asia
Select the correct code:
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 12 |
‘Agricultural Marketing & Farm Friendly Reforms Index’ is released by
A | NITI Aayog |
B | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
C | NABARD |
D | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN |
Question 13 |
The ‘Sao Paulo Round’ is associated with
A | Asia Pacific Trade Agreement |
B | Global System of Trade Preferences |
C | Broad based Trade and Investment Agreement |
D | Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership |
Question 14 |
Recently, Arun Kumar was appointed as new Director-General of Railway Protection Force (RPF). Which of the following is the Motto of RPF?
A | Duty Unto Death |
B | Service and Loyalty |
C | Bahujana Hitaya Bahujana Sukhaya |
D | Service, Security and Brotherhood |
Question 15 |
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to James P Allison and Tasuku Honjo for their discovery of which cancer therapy?
A | Chemotherapy |
B | Radiation |
C | Surgery |
D | Immunotherapy |
Question 16 |
Which Indian origin personality has been named as Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A | Sashi Cheliah |
B | Shand Panesa |
C | Gita Gopinath |
D | Guruswamy Jayraman |
Question 17 |
Which of the following will become the 2nd Indian state after Rajasthan to set up Ministry for cows?
A | Uttar Pradesh |
B | Madhya Pradesh |
C | Gujarat |
D | Jharkhand |
Question 18 |
The joint Multi – National Maritime Exercise “IBSAMAR 2018” has kicked off in which country?
A | India |
B | Brazil |
C | South Africa |
D | South Korea |
Question 19 |
What is the theme of the 2018 International Day of Older Persons?
A | Tapping the Talents of Older Persons in Society |
B | Take a Stand Against Ageism |
C | Celebrating Older Human Rights champions |
D | Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment |
Question 20 |
Which of the following women physicists has won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics?
A | Lisa Randall |
B | Rainer Weiss |
C | Donna Strickland |
D | Gabriela Gonzalez |
Question 21 |
‘Sahyog HOP TAC -2018’, is a joint exercise of Coast Guards of India and
A | Laos |
B | Vietnam |
C | Thailand |
D | Singapore |
Question 22 |
‘RE-INVEST’ is a global platform to explore strategies for development and deployment of
A | Dam Safety |
B | Zero Budget Natural Farming |
C | Renewables |
D | Desalination of seawater |
Question 23 |
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Odonates’.
1. It encompasses the dragonflies and damselflies
2. They are amphibiotic
Select the correct statements
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 24 |
The place, Kutupalong’ was in news recently. Where is it located?
A | Myanmar |
B | Bangladesh |
C | Thailand |
D | Vietnam |
Question 25 |
Consider the following statements about ‘Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA)’
1. It was constituted with the objective of ‘protecting and improving’ the quality of the environment and ‘controlling environmental pollution’ in the National Capital Region.
2. It was constituted at the behest of the Supreme Court.
3. It is mandated to enforce Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as per the pollution levels.
Select the correct statements
A | 1 only |
B | 2 and 3 |
C | 1 and 3 |
D | All of the above |
Question 26 |
Consider the following statements about ‘Voyager 2’
1. It is a space probe launched by NASA
2. It was launched along with Cassini–Huygens Mission
Select the correct statements
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 27 |
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’
1. It is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
2. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Select the correct statements
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 28 |
India is home to which of the following species of Otters?
1. Eurasian Otter 2. Smooth-coated Otter
3. Small-clawed Otter
Select the correct code:
A | 1 and 2 |
B | 2 and 3 |
C | 1 and 3 |
D | All of the above |
Question 29 |
What is the theme of the 2018 World Habitat Day (WHD)?
A | Cities and Climate Change |
B | Housing at the Centre |
C | Municipal Solid Waste Management |
D | Cities, magnets of hope |
Question 30 |
Who has been elected as the new President of Iraq?
A | Barham Salih |
B | Fuad Masum |
C | Jalal Talaban |
D | Mashal Ajil al-Yawer |
Question 31 |
Which gynecologist has been named winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize?
A | Denis Mukwege |
B | Evelyn Varnado
|
C | Tara J. Cole |
D | Blanca Duncan |
Question 32 |
What is the theme of the 2018 World Teachers’ Day (WTD)?
A | Valuing teachers, improving their status |
B | A call for teachers |
C | Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers |
D | The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher |
Question 33 |
Who recently won Dr.Palpu Foundation Award?
A | Pinarayi Vijayan |
B | V.S.Achuthanandan |
C | Oommen Chandy |
D | A.K.Antony |
Question 34 |
Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF) was launched by?
A | World Bank |
B | UNEP |
C | Green Climate Fund (GCF) |
D | Vulnerable Twenty (V20) |
Question 35 |
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘India for Humanity’ initiative
1. It was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs part as of 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi
2. It will feature a year-long series of artificial limb fitment camps in a number of countries spanning the globe
Select the correct statements
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 36 |
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Tylosin’
1. It is used in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in a wide range of species
2. It has been banned for use as a growth promoter in the EU
Select the correct statements
A | 1 Only |
B | 2 Only |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 37 |
Which union Ministry has launched the “India for Humanity”?
A | Ministry of Rural Development |
B | Ministry of Railways |
C | Ministry of External Affairs |
D | Ministry of Defense |
Question 38 |
On which date, the 2018 World Post Day (WPD), is observed recently?
A | October 11 |
B | October 8 |
C | October 10 |
D | October 9 |
Question 39 |
Who is the author of the book “The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India”?
A | Shashi Tharoor |
B | Sanjay Baru |
C | Piyush Goyal |
D | Ravi Mantha |
Question 40 |
What is the theme of the 2018 World Mental Health Day (WMHD)?
A | Mental health in the workplace |
B | Psychological First Aid |
C | Dignity in Mental Health |
D | Young people and mental health in a changing world |
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