UPSC 2024: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Jun 29 – Jul 05 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
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UPSC Exam Preparation: This week’s GK and current affairs quiz from Jun 29 – Jul 05 for UPSC Prelims Exam preparation. Test your general knowledge on current affairs now with our weekly GK and current affairs quiz for UPSC Civil Services Exam and other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
Mock test practice is the sure-shot way to increase your speed in answering questions. The UPSC prelims exam is more about speed, accuracy and analytical thinking rather than about remembering a lot of facts. So, take our quizzes every week and improve your knowledge, speed, and also assess your own preparation levels. The quiz covers a lot of subjects like polity, history, geography, economics, current affairs, science & technology, government schemes, etc.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: International RelationsDonetsk and Luhansk regions are often seen in the news in the context of
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Russia-Ukraine War. Donetsk and Luhansk regions (together called the Donbas region) are in Eastern Ukraine which borders Russia.
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Russia-Ukraine War. Donetsk and Luhansk regions (together called the Donbas region) are in Eastern Ukraine which borders Russia.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: GovernanceConsider the following statements w.r.t All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE):
- It is released by NGO Pratham.
- It covers all higher educational institutions located in Indian Territory imparting higher education in the country.
- It was initiated in the year 2021.
How many of these statements is/are correct?
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Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) was initiated in 2011, during which data for the year 2010-11 was collected. It is released by the Ministry of Education.
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Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) was initiated in 2011, during which data for the year 2010-11 was collected. It is released by the Ministry of Education.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyEuclid Space Telescope recently seen in the news is developed by:
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The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission is set to launch into space on a Falcon9 rocket from SpaceX. The mission is specifically designed to study the dark universe, probing both “dark matter” and “dark energy”.
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The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission is set to launch into space on a Falcon9 rocket from SpaceX. The mission is specifically designed to study the dark universe, probing both “dark matter” and “dark energy”.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: PolityCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is chaired by:
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CCEA is one of the standing committees of the cabinet constituted by the government. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
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CCEA is one of the standing committees of the cabinet constituted by the government. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: EconomyFinancial Stability Report (FSR) is published by the:
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Financial Stability Report (FSR) is a biannual report published by the Reserve Bank of India.
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Financial Stability Report (FSR) is a biannual report published by the Reserve Bank of India.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- El Nino Southern Oscillation is an irregular periodic variation of wind and sea surface temperature that occurs over the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean.
- The warming phase of ENSO is known as El Nino.
- The cooling phase of ENSO is known as La Nina.
How many of these statements is/are correct?
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ENSO affects the tropics (the regions surrounding the equator) and the subtropics (the regions adjacent to or bordering the tropics).
Read more on El Nino & La Nina.
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ENSO affects the tropics (the regions surrounding the equator) and the subtropics (the regions adjacent to or bordering the tropics).
Read more on El Nino & La Nina.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with reference to Food Corporation of India (FCI):
- It is a government-owned corporation and a statutory body.
- It functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
- It is responsible for the procurement, storage & distribution of food grains across India to ensure food security for the population.
How many of these statements is/are correct?
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Statement 2 is incorrect. It functions under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
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Statement 2 is incorrect. It functions under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyDebrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located closer to which of these bird sanctuaries?
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The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary, alongside the Nalabana Bird Sanctuary in Chilika Lake, is located in the Bargarh district in Odisha. It is situated near the city of Sambalpur’s Hirakud Dam.
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The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary, alongside the Nalabana Bird Sanctuary in Chilika Lake, is located in the Bargarh district in Odisha. It is situated near the city of Sambalpur’s Hirakud Dam.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with reference to Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT):
- The GMRT Observatory is located near Pune at Junnar, Narayangaon.
- It is an array of thirty fully steerable parabolic radio telescopes.
- The upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (uGMRT) is India’s largest radio telescope.
How many of these statements is/are correct?
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All three statements are correct.
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All three statements are correct.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements w.r.t National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
- It is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks Association (IBA).
- It is an umbrella organization incorporated in 2008 as a “Not for Profit” Company under the Companies Act 1956.
- It was established to create the infrastructure for the entire banking system in India for physical as well as electronic payment and settlement systems.
How many of these statements is/are incorrect?
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None of the given statements is incorrect. Read more on the National Payments Corporation of India in the linked article.
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None of the given statements is incorrect. Read more on the National Payments Corporation of India in the linked article.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: Social IssuesWhich of the following are the correct nutritional requirements for mid day meal scheme under the National Food Security Act: (Level – Difficult)
- Protein quantity should be 15-20 gms
- Fat quantity should be 18-21 gms
- Carbohydrates should be 70 gms
Choose the correct code:
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- 10 years after the National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted, the union government has revised the nutritional standards of meals at schools and anganwadis.
- The revised nutritional standards have augmented the proportion of calories and protein, while also mandating the inclusion of micronutrients in them.
- The amendment has been done on the recommendations of an inter-ministerial committee.
- The guidelines for nutritional requirements in certain groups, like lower primary and upper primary classes, have been updated. Previously, students in lower primary classes were provided with 450 kilocalories (kcal) and 12 grams of protein for their midday meals.
- Now, the protein quantity has been increased to 15-20 gms, while fat (18-21 gms) and carbohydrates (70 gms) are part of the mix as well.
- Standards for micronutrients have also been fixed: calcium 170 mg, zinc 2 mg; iron 3.5 mg; dietary folate 50 micrograms, Vitamin A 100 micrograms; Vitamin B6 0.43 micrograms; Vitamin B12 0.66 micrograms.
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- 10 years after the National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted, the union government has revised the nutritional standards of meals at schools and anganwadis.
- The revised nutritional standards have augmented the proportion of calories and protein, while also mandating the inclusion of micronutrients in them.
- The amendment has been done on the recommendations of an inter-ministerial committee.
- The guidelines for nutritional requirements in certain groups, like lower primary and upper primary classes, have been updated. Previously, students in lower primary classes were provided with 450 kilocalories (kcal) and 12 grams of protein for their midday meals.
- Now, the protein quantity has been increased to 15-20 gms, while fat (18-21 gms) and carbohydrates (70 gms) are part of the mix as well.
- Standards for micronutrients have also been fixed: calcium 170 mg, zinc 2 mg; iron 3.5 mg; dietary folate 50 micrograms, Vitamin A 100 micrograms; Vitamin B6 0.43 micrograms; Vitamin B12 0.66 micrograms.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following pairs: (Level-Medium)
Mission name Country
- Ganga Yemen
- Kaveri Sudan
- Devi Shakti Ukraine
Which of these are matched incorrectly?
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- Pair 01 is incorrectly matched, Operation Ganga was an evacuation mission carried out by the Indian government to rescue its citizens stranded in neighboring countries during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Pair 02 is correctly matched, Operation Kaveri is a codename for India’s evacuation effort to bring back its citizens stranded in Sudan amid intense fighting between the army and a rival paramilitary force in April 2023.
- Pair 03 is incorrectly matched, Operation Devi Shakti was an operation of the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Afghanistan after the collapse of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.
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- Pair 01 is incorrectly matched, Operation Ganga was an evacuation mission carried out by the Indian government to rescue its citizens stranded in neighboring countries during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Pair 02 is correctly matched, Operation Kaveri is a codename for India’s evacuation effort to bring back its citizens stranded in Sudan amid intense fighting between the army and a rival paramilitary force in April 2023.
- Pair 03 is incorrectly matched, Operation Devi Shakti was an operation of the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Afghanistan after the collapse of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: Art and CultureConsider the following statements with regards to Shree Jagannath Puri temple: (Level-Easy)
- Jagannath Puri temple is called ‘Yamanika Tirtha’ where, according to the Hindu beliefs, the power of ‘Yama’, the god of death has been nullified in Puri due to the presence of Lord Jagannath.
- This temple was called the “White Pagoda” and is a part of Char Dham pilgrimages (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, Rameswaram).
- The temple is believed to be constructed in the 12th century by King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Western Ganga Dynasty.
Choose the correct statements:
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- Statement 01 is correct, The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. It is called ‘Yamanika Tirtha’ where, according to the Hindu beliefs, the power of ‘Yama’, the god of death, has been nullified in Puri due to the presence of Lord Jagannath.
- Statement 02 is correct, This temple was called the “White Pagoda” and is a part of Char Dham pilgrimages (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, Rameswaram).
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- The Puri temple is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three principal deities are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars.
- Unlike the stone and metal icons found in most Hindu temples, the image of Jagannath is made of wood and is ceremoniously replaced every twelve or 19 years by an exact replica.
- The Puri temple is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three principal deities are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars.
- Statement 03 is incorrect, The temple is believed to have been constructed in the 12th century by King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
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- Statement 01 is correct, The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. It is called ‘Yamanika Tirtha’ where, according to the Hindu beliefs, the power of ‘Yama’, the god of death, has been nullified in Puri due to the presence of Lord Jagannath.
- Statement 02 is correct, This temple was called the “White Pagoda” and is a part of Char Dham pilgrimages (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, Rameswaram).
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- The Puri temple is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three principal deities are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars.
- Unlike the stone and metal icons found in most Hindu temples, the image of Jagannath is made of wood and is ceremoniously replaced every twelve or 19 years by an exact replica.
- The Puri temple is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three principal deities are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars.
- Statement 03 is incorrect, The temple is believed to have been constructed in the 12th century by King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following statements is incorrect about Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)? (Level-Difficult)
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established on 20th February, 1997 by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established on 20th February, 1997 by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following pairs Town sometime mentioned in news: (Level-Moderate) (PYQ-CSE-2018)
Country Places
- Aleppo Syria
- Kirkuk Yemen
- Mosul Palestine
- Mazar -i- Sharif Afghanistan
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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- Mosul & Kirkuk are both in Iraq. Been in news due to ISIS controlled territory.
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- Mosul & Kirkuk are both in Iraq. Been in news due to ISIS controlled territory.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: PolityHow many of the following statements is/are true regarding “Mission Karmayogi”? (Level – Easy)
- It is a scheme to commemorate the Yogic heritage of India.
- It is designed for the government servants of the country.
- iGOT Karmashala is one of the initiatives under this scheme.
Options:
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- Statement 1 is not correct, The Government of India launched Mission Karmayogi in September 2020, which is a National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building.
- Mission Karmayogi is a scheme that exhorts civil servants to maintain a very high standard of conduct and behaviour.
- Statement 2 is correct, The mission aims to establish a new national architecture for civil services capacity building at individual, institutional and process levels.
- Statement 3 is correct, iGOT Karmashala is a consultative workshop conducted as a part of the mission.
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- Statement 1 is not correct, The Government of India launched Mission Karmayogi in September 2020, which is a National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building.
- Mission Karmayogi is a scheme that exhorts civil servants to maintain a very high standard of conduct and behaviour.
- Statement 2 is correct, The mission aims to establish a new national architecture for civil services capacity building at individual, institutional and process levels.
- Statement 3 is correct, iGOT Karmashala is a consultative workshop conducted as a part of the mission.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: PolityIdentify the correct statements: (Level – Difficult)
- Patents are given for novel inventions and discoveries.
- Indian Patents Act 2005 provides for 20 years of protection.
Options:
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- Statement 1 is not correct, A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention which includes a product or a process that generally provides a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.
- Discoveries however are not patentable and are excluded from patent protection.
- Statement 2 is correct, The term for protection for a product patent according to Indian Patent Act 2005 is 20 years.
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- Statement 1 is not correct, A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention which includes a product or a process that generally provides a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.
- Discoveries however are not patentable and are excluded from patent protection.
- Statement 2 is correct, The term for protection for a product patent according to Indian Patent Act 2005 is 20 years.
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following statements is/are correct? (Level – Easy)
- The Malthusian Population theory states that the population increases at geometric progression while the resources grow at arithmetic progression.
- The total fertility rate is the total number of children a woman will have during her entire lifetime.
- The replacement TFR is 2.1.
Options:
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- Statement 1 is correct, Malthus stated that population increased in a geometric progression i.e. 2, 4, 16, 132, while resources such as food production increased in arithmetic progression i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8.
- Thus according to Malthusian Population theory, the population grew faster than food production and tended to outstrip it in a short time.
- Statement 2 is not correct, The Total Fertility Rate is the average number of children that a woman will have during her lifetime.
- It is measured in terms of children per woman.
- Statement 3 is correct, According to the United Nations Population Division, a Total Fertility Rate of about 2.1 children per woman is called replacement-level fertility.
- Replacement Level Fertility is the level of fertility at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next.
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- Statement 1 is correct, Malthus stated that population increased in a geometric progression i.e. 2, 4, 16, 132, while resources such as food production increased in arithmetic progression i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8.
- Thus according to Malthusian Population theory, the population grew faster than food production and tended to outstrip it in a short time.
- Statement 2 is not correct, The Total Fertility Rate is the average number of children that a woman will have during her lifetime.
- It is measured in terms of children per woman.
- Statement 3 is correct, According to the United Nations Population Division, a Total Fertility Rate of about 2.1 children per woman is called replacement-level fertility.
- Replacement Level Fertility is the level of fertility at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: GovernanceWhich of the following statements is/are true? (Level – Difficult)
- The Ministry of Jal Shakti takes up the Swachh Sarvekshan in both Urban and Rural areas.
- ODF ratings can be provided if at any point in the day, not a single person is found defecating in public in that area, and untreated faecal matter is not dumped in the water bodies.
- ODF + ratings, apart from zero people defecating in the open at any point of the day, require that all the community and public toilets properly function in that area.
Options:
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- Statement 1 is not correct, The Union Ministry of Urban Development takes up the Swachh Survekshan in urban areas
- The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation takes up the Swachh Sarvekshan in rural areas.
- Statement 2 is not correct, A city/ward can be notified/declared as an ODF city/ODF ward if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating in the open.
- Statement 3 is correct, A city/ward can be notified/declared as ODF+ city/war if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating and/or urinating in the open AND all community and public toilets are functional and well maintained.
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- Statement 1 is not correct, The Union Ministry of Urban Development takes up the Swachh Survekshan in urban areas
- The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation takes up the Swachh Sarvekshan in rural areas.
- Statement 2 is not correct, A city/ward can be notified/declared as an ODF city/ODF ward if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating in the open.
- Statement 3 is correct, A city/ward can be notified/declared as ODF+ city/war if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating and/or urinating in the open AND all community and public toilets are functional and well maintained.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: EconomyThe substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of: (Level – Moderate) [PYQ 2015]
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- The substitution of steel for wooden plough in agricultural production is an example of Capital-augmenting technological progress.
- Capital-augmenting technological progress ensures more productive use of existing capital goods.
- Replacement of wooden ploughs by steel ploughs increases productivity.
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- The substitution of steel for wooden plough in agricultural production is an example of Capital-augmenting technological progress.
- Capital-augmenting technological progress ensures more productive use of existing capital goods.
- Replacement of wooden ploughs by steel ploughs increases productivity.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: EconomyA and B are 2 farmers. A holds land of less than 2 hectares while B’s land is 5 hectares. Their neighbour C does not own land but has a herd of buffaloes whose milk he sells to earn a livelihood. A, B, and C live in a coastal district and procure their daily fish needs from D who is a fisherwoman. Who among the above will be eligible for a Kisan Credit Card? (Level – Difficult)
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- The Kisan Credit Scheme (KCC) was introduced in 1998 based on a model scheme prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
- The scheme was introduced to meet the various credit requirements of the agriculture sector by giving financial assistance to farmers.
- Eligibility Criteria are as follows for the Kisan Credit Card Scheme:
- Individual farmers who are owners/cultivators
- Sharecroppers, tenant farmers
- Self-Help Groups of sharecroppers, farmers, tenant farmers, etc
- Farmers involved in the production of crops or activities such as animal husbandry
- Fish farmers, fishers, SHGs, JLGs, and women groups
- Fishermen who own a registered boat or any other type of fishing vessel and possess the necessary license or permissions for fishing in estuaries or the sea.
- Poultry farmers and even those who raise sheep, rabbits, goats, pigs, etc.
- Dairy: Farmers, dairy farmers, SHGs, JLGs, and tenant farmers who own, lease, or rent sheds.
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- The Kisan Credit Scheme (KCC) was introduced in 1998 based on a model scheme prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
- The scheme was introduced to meet the various credit requirements of the agriculture sector by giving financial assistance to farmers.
- Eligibility Criteria are as follows for the Kisan Credit Card Scheme:
- Individual farmers who are owners/cultivators
- Sharecroppers, tenant farmers
- Self-Help Groups of sharecroppers, farmers, tenant farmers, etc
- Farmers involved in the production of crops or activities such as animal husbandry
- Fish farmers, fishers, SHGs, JLGs, and women groups
- Fishermen who own a registered boat or any other type of fishing vessel and possess the necessary license or permissions for fishing in estuaries or the sea.
- Poultry farmers and even those who raise sheep, rabbits, goats, pigs, etc.
- Dairy: Farmers, dairy farmers, SHGs, JLGs, and tenant farmers who own, lease, or rent sheds.
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following statements are true regarding the POSH Act, 2013? (Level – Moderate)
- The Vishakha Guidelines given by the Supreme Court were a precursor to this law.
- Every employer should establish an Internal Complaints Committee.
- The ICC should have at least one woman member.
- For unorganized sectors, the State must direct the district officers to establish a Local Complaints Committee.
Options:
Correct
- Statement 1 is correct, The Supreme Court in a landmark judgement in the Vishakha and others v/s State of Rajasthan 1997 case came up with ‘Vishakha guidelines’.
- These guidelines formed the basis for the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).
- Statement 2 is correct, According to Section 4 of the POSH Act, 2013, the employer of every organisation is required to establish an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
- Statement 3 is not correct, The Internal Complaints Committee must constitute the following members:
- Presiding Officer: One: a woman employed at a senior level at the workplace from amongst employees.
- Members: not less than two: from employees preferably committed to the cause of women or who have experience in social work or have legal knowledge.
- Member: One: from amongst non-governmental organizations or associations committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment
- The Act provides that at least one-half of the total Members so nominated shall be women.
- Statement 4 is correct, The POSH Act provides a special redress mechanism for complaints in the unorganised sector.
- Section 7 of the Act mandates the establishment of a Local Complaints Committee by the State Government.
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- Statement 1 is correct, The Supreme Court in a landmark judgement in the Vishakha and others v/s State of Rajasthan 1997 case came up with ‘Vishakha guidelines’.
- These guidelines formed the basis for the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).
- Statement 2 is correct, According to Section 4 of the POSH Act, 2013, the employer of every organisation is required to establish an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
- Statement 3 is not correct, The Internal Complaints Committee must constitute the following members:
- Presiding Officer: One: a woman employed at a senior level at the workplace from amongst employees.
- Members: not less than two: from employees preferably committed to the cause of women or who have experience in social work or have legal knowledge.
- Member: One: from amongst non-governmental organizations or associations committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment
- The Act provides that at least one-half of the total Members so nominated shall be women.
- Statement 4 is correct, The POSH Act provides a special redress mechanism for complaints in the unorganised sector.
- Section 7 of the Act mandates the establishment of a Local Complaints Committee by the State Government.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: GeographyThe Yanomani Area, in news for illegal mining and clashes between miners and indigenous people, is located in which country? (Level – Difficult)
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- The Yanomami Area is the largest indigenous territory in Brazil.
- It is located in the northern part of the country, on the border of Venezuela.
- Close to about 20 thousand indigenous people live in this area.
- Illegal miners, pollution of rivers and large-scale deforestation have threatened the existence of the indigenous populations in the area.
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- The Yanomami Area is the largest indigenous territory in Brazil.
- It is located in the northern part of the country, on the border of Venezuela.
- Close to about 20 thousand indigenous people live in this area.
- Illegal miners, pollution of rivers and large-scale deforestation have threatened the existence of the indigenous populations in the area.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: G KHow many of the following bodies is/are a part of the World Bank Group? (Level – Easy)
- Asian Development Bank
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Multilateral Guarantee Agency
- International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes
Options:
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: GeographyWesterlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why? (Level – Easy) [PYQ 2011]
- Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to the northern hemisphere.
- Coriolis force is higher in the southern hemisphere as compared to the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Statement 1 is correct, Due to less landmass, the winds experience a lesser frictional force in the Southern Hemisphere compared to the Northern Hemisphere.
- Statement 2 is not correct, The Coriolis effect is an apparent force, relative to the earth’s surface, that causes deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere due to the earth’s rotation.
- The magnitude and intensity of the Coriolis Force are identical in both Hemispheres.
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- Statement 1 is correct, Due to less landmass, the winds experience a lesser frictional force in the Southern Hemisphere compared to the Northern Hemisphere.
- Statement 2 is not correct, The Coriolis effect is an apparent force, relative to the earth’s surface, that causes deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere due to the earth’s rotation.
- The magnitude and intensity of the Coriolis Force are identical in both Hemispheres.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following statements is/are true? (Level-Difficult)
- The exchange rates in India are determined by the Reserve Bank of India.
- Currency devaluation can be done only by the government, while currency depreciation is a result of market forces.
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- Statement 1 is incorrect, In a free-market economy, the exchange rate is decided by the supply and demand for rupees and dollars. However, in India, the exchange rate is not fully determined by the market. From time to time, the RBI intervenes in the foreign exchange (forex) market to ensure that the rupee “price” does not fluctuate too much or that it doesn’t rise or fall too much all at once.
- Currently, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs manually notifies the rate of exchange of conversion of 22 foreign currencies every fortnight.
- Statement 2 is correct, Devaluation means officially lowering the value of the currency in terms of foreign exchange. The devaluation of currency is done by the government.
- The Indian rupee was devalued in the years 1949, 1966, and 1991 by the government of India.
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- Statement 1 is incorrect, In a free-market economy, the exchange rate is decided by the supply and demand for rupees and dollars. However, in India, the exchange rate is not fully determined by the market. From time to time, the RBI intervenes in the foreign exchange (forex) market to ensure that the rupee “price” does not fluctuate too much or that it doesn’t rise or fall too much all at once.
- Currently, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs manually notifies the rate of exchange of conversion of 22 foreign currencies every fortnight.
- Statement 2 is correct, Devaluation means officially lowering the value of the currency in terms of foreign exchange. The devaluation of currency is done by the government.
- The Indian rupee was devalued in the years 1949, 1966, and 1991 by the government of India.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: HealthWhich of the following statements is/are true? (Level-Medium)
- Type 1 diabetes is caused due to auto-immune reactions.
- Type 2 diabetes is caused only due to insulin deficiency in the body.
- Type 1 diabetes is more common in India.
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- Statement 1 is correct, Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an organ-specific autoimmune disease caused by the autoimmune response against pancreatic β cells.
- It is a condition where the pancreas completely stops producing insulin, the hormone responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood by increasing or decreasing absorption to the liver, fat, and other cells of the body.
- Statement 2 is incorrect, Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of two primary factors: defective insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells and the inability of insulin-sensitive tissues to respond appropriately to insulin.
- In type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t able to use insulin the right way. This is called insulin resistance. As type 2 diabetes gets worse, the pancreas may make less and less insulin. This is called insulin deficiency.
- Statement 3 is incorrect, Type 1 diabetes, accounts for 5 to 10 out of 100 people who have diabetes.
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- Statement 1 is correct, Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an organ-specific autoimmune disease caused by the autoimmune response against pancreatic β cells.
- It is a condition where the pancreas completely stops producing insulin, the hormone responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood by increasing or decreasing absorption to the liver, fat, and other cells of the body.
- Statement 2 is incorrect, Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of two primary factors: defective insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells and the inability of insulin-sensitive tissues to respond appropriately to insulin.
- In type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t able to use insulin the right way. This is called insulin resistance. As type 2 diabetes gets worse, the pancreas may make less and less insulin. This is called insulin deficiency.
- Statement 3 is incorrect, Type 1 diabetes, accounts for 5 to 10 out of 100 people who have diabetes.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: SchemesIdentify the correct statement: (Level-Medium)
- The Central government has started the “Aspirational Blocks” program on the lines of the “Aspirational Districts” program.
- It has also initiated the “Aspirational Cities” program to make Indian cities more liveable.
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- Statement 01 is correct, The Aspirational Blocks Programme is on the lines of the Aspirational District Programme that was launched in 2018 and covers 112 districts across the country.
- It is aimed at improving the performance of blocks lagging on various development parameters.
- This will enable holistic development in those areas that require added assistance.
- The program will cover 500 districts across 31 states and Union Territories initially.
- Over half of these blocks are in 6 states—Uttar Pradesh (68 blocks), Bihar (61), Madhya Pradesh (42), Jharkhand (34), Odisha (29) and West Bengal (29).
- Statement 2 is incorrect, Maharashtra has conceptualised and initiated the Aspirational Cities Programme (ACP) modelled on the lines of the Aspirational Districts initiative of Niti Aayog.
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- Statement 01 is correct, The Aspirational Blocks Programme is on the lines of the Aspirational District Programme that was launched in 2018 and covers 112 districts across the country.
- It is aimed at improving the performance of blocks lagging on various development parameters.
- This will enable holistic development in those areas that require added assistance.
- The program will cover 500 districts across 31 states and Union Territories initially.
- Over half of these blocks are in 6 states—Uttar Pradesh (68 blocks), Bihar (61), Madhya Pradesh (42), Jharkhand (34), Odisha (29) and West Bengal (29).
- Statement 2 is incorrect, Maharashtra has conceptualised and initiated the Aspirational Cities Programme (ACP) modelled on the lines of the Aspirational Districts initiative of Niti Aayog.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following countries do not border the Mediterranean Sea? (Level-Easy)
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Image Source: World Atlas
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Image Source: World Atlas
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: HistoryWhich one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley? (Level-Easy)
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Subsidiary Alliance was basically a treaty between the British East India Company and the Indian princely states, by virtue of which the Indian kingdoms lost their sovereignty to the English. It also was a major process that led to the building of the British Empire in India.
The Subsidiary Alliance system was used by Lord Wellesley to build an empire in India.
The Subsidiary Alliance Treaty
- Acknowledge the British East India Company as the paramount power
- Permanently station a British army within his territory
- Pay subsidy for maintaining this army.
- Post a British resident in his court.
- Not negotiate with any other rulers without prior consent from the Governor-General.
- Not employ any European in their service without getting approval from the British.
- If the ruler fails to make payment as per the Alliance, then the state would be confiscated by the British East India Company.
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Subsidiary Alliance was basically a treaty between the British East India Company and the Indian princely states, by virtue of which the Indian kingdoms lost their sovereignty to the English. It also was a major process that led to the building of the British Empire in India.
The Subsidiary Alliance system was used by Lord Wellesley to build an empire in India.
The Subsidiary Alliance Treaty
- Acknowledge the British East India Company as the paramount power
- Permanently station a British army within his territory
- Pay subsidy for maintaining this army.
- Post a British resident in his court.
- Not negotiate with any other rulers without prior consent from the Governor-General.
- Not employ any European in their service without getting approval from the British.
- If the ruler fails to make payment as per the Alliance, then the state would be confiscated by the British East India Company.
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