1. With reference to
'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. It is an initiative of
the European Union.
2. It provides technical and
financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change
into their development policies and budgets.
3. It is coordinated by
World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable
Development (WBCSD).
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. a
2. With reference to
'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It is an organ of NITI
Aayog.
2. It has a corpus of Rs. 4,
00,000 crore at present.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. D
3. The Global Infrastructure The facility is a/an
(a) ASEAN initiative to
upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the Asian
Development Bank.
(b) World Bank collaboration
that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of the private sector and
institutional investor capital.
(c) Collaboration among the
major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set
of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize
private investment.
(d) UNCTAD funded initiative
that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world.
Answer. b
4. With reference to the
role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations program working towards a better
urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. UN-Habitat has been
mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and
environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for
all.
2. Its partners are either
governments or local urban authorities only.
3. UN-Habitat contributes to
the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to
promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
Answer. B
5. With reference to
'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given
below is/are correct?
1. Under NSQF, a learner can
acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
2. An outcome expected from
the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general
education.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. b
6. Consider the following in
respect of 'National ACareer Service':
1. National Career Service
is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of
India.
2. National Career Service
has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to
uneducated youth of the country.
Which of the above
statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. d
7. Organic Light-Emitting
Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create a digital displays in many devices. What are the
advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?
1. OLED displays can be
fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
2. Roll-up displays embedded
in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
3. Transparent displays are
possible using OLEDs.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above
statements are correct
Answer. c
8. The term 'M-STrIPES' is
sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) Captive breeding of Wild
Fauna
(b) Maintenance of Tiger
Reserves
(c) Indigenous Satellite
Navigation System
(d) Security of National
Highways
Answer. b
9. 'Broad-based Trade and
Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
negotiations held between India and
(a) European Union
(b) Gulf Cooperation Council
(c) Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development
(d) Shanghai Cooperation
Organization
Answer. a
10. Consider the following
statements:
1. India has ratified the
Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.
2. TFA is a part of WTO's
Bali Ministerial Package of 2013.
3. TFA came into force in
January 2016. 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
Answer. a
11. What is the importance of
developing Chabahar Port by India?
(a) India's trade with
African countries will enormously increase.
(b) India's relations with
oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
(c) India will not depend on
Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
(d) Pakistan will facilitate
and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.
Answer. c
12. In India, it is legally
mandatory for which of the following to report on cybersecurity incidents?
1. Service providers
2. Data centers
3. Body corporate
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. d
13. What is the purpose of
'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?
(a) To detect neutrinos
(b) To detect gravitationally
waves
(c) To detect the
effectiveness of the missile defense system
(d) To study the effect of
solar flares on our communication systems
Answer. B
14. What is the purpose of
Vidyanjali Yojana'?
1. To enable the famous
foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.
2. To increase the quality
of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private
sector and the community.
3. To encourage voluntary
monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to
improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below :
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer. a
15. What is the aim
of the program `Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?
(a) Achieving 100% literacy
by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and the government's education system and local communities.
(b) Connecting institutions
of higher education with local communities to address development challenges
through appropriate technologies.
(c) Strengthening India's
scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and
technological power.
(d) Developing human capital
by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban
poor, and organizing skill development programs and vocational training for
them.
Answer. b
16. The term
'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
(a) Developing solar power
production in our country
(b) Granting licenses to
foreign T.V. channels in our country
(c) Exporting our food
products to other countries
(d) Permitting foreign
educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country
Answer. a
17. Consider the
following statements:
1. The Nuclear Security
Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel
on Fissile Materials is an organ of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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
Answer. d
18. Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
(a) Resident Indian citizens
only
(b) Persons of age from 21
to 55 only
(c) All-State Government
employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective
State Governments
(d) All Central Government
employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1st
April 2004
Answer. c
19. Consider the
following statements:
1. In tropical regions, the Zika
virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of
Zika virus disease is possible.
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
Answer. c
20. Consider the
following statements:
1. The Standard Mark of The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tires and tubes.
2. AGMARK is a quality
Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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
Answer. a
21. What is/are the
advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme?
1. It is a pan-India
electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2. It provides the farmer's
access to the nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their
produce.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c
22. With reference
to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements:
1. It reiterates India's
commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement.
2. Department of Industrial
Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property
rights in India.
Which of the above
statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c
23. With reference
to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements:
1. QCI was set up jointly by
the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
2. Chairman of QCI is
appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the
Government.
Which of the above
statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c
24. With reference to 'Asia Pacific
Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider
the following statements:
1. The first APMCHUD was
held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms — Policy Responses and
Governance Structure'.
2. India hosts all the
Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.
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
Answer. d
25. 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme'
is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
(a) Certifying the skills
acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
(b) Enrolling the persons in
Universities for distance learning programs.
(c) Reserving some skilled
jobs to the rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.
(d) Certifying the skills
acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.
Answer: a
26. Which of the following gives 'Global
Gender lb Gap Index ranking to the countries of the world?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) UN Human Rights Council
(c) UN Women
(d) World Health Organization
Answer. a
27. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
1. It is a centrally
sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in
a decade.
2. It is an initiative to
identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced
by our country.
3. It is a program aimed
at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a
decade.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer. b
28. The term 'Digital Single Market
Strategy' seen in the news refers to
(a) ASEAN
(b) BRICS
(c) EU
(d) G20
Answer. c
29. Which of the following are the
objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'?
1. To create awareness
relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
2. To reduce the incidence
of anemia among young children, adolescent girls, and women.
3. To promote the
consumption of millets, coarse cereals, and unpolished rice.
4. To promote the
consumption of poultry eggs.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
Answer. a
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