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INSTA CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
QUESTIONS
JANUARY 2021
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Table of Contents
1. ECONOMY .........................................................................................................................................3
2. ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................6
3. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES ................................................................................. 10
4. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY............................................................................................................. 11
5. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS .......................................................................... 13
6. POLITY ............................................................................................................................................. 16
7. HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE............................................................................................................ 16
8. REPORTS AND INDICES ..................................................................................................................... 17
9. MAPS / PLACES ................................................................................................................................ 17
10. MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................................................................... 18
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5. With reference to the government expenditure
1. Economy in India, which of the following constitutes
Transfer Payments?
1. Consider the following statements regarding 1. The payments which are made by the
Bound rates or Bound Tariffs. government to its employees.
1. Bound rate is the maximum rate of duty 2. The Interest payments made to foreign
(tariff) that can be imposed by the importing country countries on loans taken.
on an imported commodity. 3. The payments which are made as financial
2. Bound rate agreed for any commodity at aid in a social welfare programme.
WTO is same for all the members of WTO. Select the correct answer code:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2
a) 1 only b) 1, 3
b) 2 only c) 3 only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) 2, 3
d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. A share repurchase or buyback is a decision by a
2. Consider the following statements regarding company to purchase its own stock from the
Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR). market. Such a move may lead to
1. The incremental capital output ratio 1. It reduces the number of outstanding
(ICOR) denotes the relationship between the level of shares of the company.
investment made in the economy and the 2. It tends to increase the price of remaining
consequent increase in the gross domestic shares.
product (GDP). 3. It is often undertaken when the
2. The higher the ICOR, the higher company’s shares are undervalued.
the productivity of capital. Select the correct answer code:
3. In the last ten years, the ICOR has seen a) 1, 2
substantial decline in India. b) 1, 3
Which of the above statements is/are correct? c) 2, 3
a) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3
c) 1 only 7. India’s average tariff increased to 14.3% in FY21
d) 2, 3 from 13% in FY15 with the country’s
policymakers frequently using trade policy
3. Consider the following statements. measures to
1. Indian tax revenues remain largely a) Encourage domestic production
dependent on direct tax collections. b) Curb inflation
2. Among the Revenue expenditure made by c) Both a and b
the Centre, the Interest payments constitute the d) Neither a nor b
lowest share.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 8. Consider the following statements regarding Off-
a) 1 only budget financing.
b) 2 only 1. Off-budget financing isn’t taken into
c) Both 1 and 2 account when calculating fiscal indicators like Fiscal
d) Neither 1 nor 2 deficit.
2. Parliamentary control on such spending is
4. The term ‘Roaring Twenties’ refer to also reduced.
a) Strong westerly winds found in 10 to 20 3. National Small Savings Fund is the biggest
degrees latitude source for the Government for Off-budget financing.
b) Period of economic prosperity in the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
United States and Europe a) 1, 2
c) Sever Thunderstorms during 1920s b) 1, 3
d) Economic recession in Asian countries c) 2, 3
during 1920s d) 1, 2, 3
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9. Consider the following statements regarding Bad 13. Arrange the following sector’s Government
Bank. expenditure on subsidies in the last 5 years in
1. A bad bank is an asset reconstruction decreasing order
company (ARC) that takes over the bad loans of 1. Fertilizer Subsidy
commercial banks, manages them and finally 2. Food Subsidy
recovers the money over a period of time. 3. Petroleum Subsidy
2. Bad bank is also involved in lending and Select the correct answer code:
taking deposits. a) 1-2-3
Which of the above statements is/are correct? b) 2-1-3
a) 1 only c) 2-3-1
b) 2 only d) 3-1-2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 14. Consider the following statements.
1. Commercial crops are not covered under
10. Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR) minimum support prices (MSPs).
sometimes seen in news is 2. IF MSP is made legally binding, no crop
a) Financing received from IFC Masala bonds can be purchased below the MSP by the private
b) Resources raised by the PSUs through buyers.
loans and equity. 3. The marketed surplus for all the crops
c) Monetization of deficit through Forex covered under MSP is more than 50%.
Reserves Which of the above statements is/are correct?
d) Basel III Capitalization of Commercial a) 1, 2
Banks b) 1, 3
c) 2 only
11. Consider the following statements regarding d) 2, 3
Special Drawing Right (SDR).
1. The Special Drawing Right (SDR) is an 15. Consider the following statements regarding
interest-bearing international reserve asset Monetary Policy.
created by the IMF. 1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is vested
2. The value of the SDR is not set by IMF, with the responsibility of conducting monetary
rather it is directly determined by supply and policy under the provisions of Agreement on
demand in the market. Monetary Policy Framework Act.
3. It can be held and used by member 2. The primary objective of monetary policy
countries, private entities or individuals. is to maintain price stability and achieve growth.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? 3. The inflation target is set by the Reserve
a) 1, 2 Bank of India in consultation with Government of
b) 2 only India, once in every five years.
c) 2, 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
d) 1, 3 a) 1, 2
b) 2 only
12. The Scheduled Commercial Bank’s NPAs can be c) 1, 3
recovered through which of the following d) 2, 3
channels?
1. Lok Adalats 16. India's economy is showing decisive signs of a 'V-
2. Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) shaped' recovery in 2021. What does 'V-shaped'
3. SARFAESI Act recovery mean?
4. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) a) Economy quickly rises like a phoenix after
Select the correct answer code: a crash and It more than makes up for lost ground.
a) 1, 2, 3 b) Economy quickly recoups lost ground and
b) 1, 3, 4 gets back to the normal growth trend.
c) 2, 3, 4 c) Economy, after falling, struggles and
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 muddles around a low growth rate for some time,
before rising gradually to usual levels.
d) Growth falls and rises, but falls again
before recovering yet again.
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1. Disinvestment can either reduce the
17. Consider the following statements regarding Off- government’s share in the public sector
budget borrowing. undertakings (PSUs) or transfer the ownership of the
1. Off-budget borrowings are loans taken by PSU altogether to the highest bidder.
any public institution on the directions of the central 2. Department of Investment and Public
government. Asset Management (DIPAM) under the Ministry of
2. Off-budget borrowing helps keep the Finance is tasked with managing the Centre’s
country’s fiscal deficit within acceptable limits. investments in the PSUs.
3. Off-budget financing is not part of the 3. In the last five years, the Government has
calculation of the fiscal indicators and does not have been unable to meet the Disinvestment target it
any fiscal implications. wanted at the start of the year.
4. Public sector banks can fund off-budget Which of the above statements is/are correct?
expenses. a) 1, 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct? b) 2 only
a) 1, 2, 3 c) 1, 3
b) 1, 2, 4 d) 2, 3
c) 1, 2
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 22. Consider the following statements.
1. RBI primarily factors in retail inflation
18. The actual liabilities of the Union government while making its bi-monthly monetary policy.
include which of the following 2. A broad-based domestic and global
1. Borrowings by PSUs economic recovery can lead to rise in inflation.
2. Loans taken for the recapitalisation of Which of the above statements is/are correct?
banks a) 1 only
3. Capital expenditures of various Ministries. b) 2 only
Select the correct answer code: c) Both 1 and 2
a) 1, 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3 23. Consider the following statements.
d) 1, 2, 3 1. Union Budget can make important
decisions and changes in tariff structure of GST.
19. Consider the following statements regarding 2. The GST law also provides for the creation
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). of a Consumer Welfare Fund wherein undue
1. All the NBFCs are regulated by RBI. benefits made by businesses under the GST law have
2. The designation of ‘Systematically to be deposited, in case it cannot be
Important’ is applicable for Banks and not for NBFCs. passed on to the identified recipient.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only a) 1 only
b) 2 only b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
20. Which of the following are regulated by Reserve 24. Teaser loan, sometimes seen in news means
Bank of India (RBI)? a) Loans provided to high net worth
1. Housing Finance Companies individuals.
2. Merchant Banking Companies b) Loans provided to weaker sections of the
3. Venture Capital Fund Companies society with interest rate below the repo rate.
Select the correct answer code: c) Loans which charge lower rates of interest
a) 1 only in the first few years after which the rates are
b) 1, 2 increased.
c) 1, 3 d) None of the above
d) None of the above
21. Consider the following statements.
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3. They are seen as a possible therapy
2. Ecology and against multi-drug-resistant strains of many bacteria.
Environment Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
1. Consider the following statements regarding b) 2, 3
Global Forest Cover. c) 1, 3
1. Forests cover more than 40 percent of the d) 1, 2, 3
global land area.
2. Russia and Brazil accounts for more than 5. Consider the following statements.
30 percent of world’s forests. 1. States and Union Territories with more
3. The largest part of the forest is found in than 50 per cent of their land under forest cover can
tropical domain. undertake compensatory afforestation in other
Which of the above statements is/ are correct? states.
a) 1, 2 2. Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh,
b) 2, 3 Mizoram and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have more
c) 1, 3 than 75 per cent of their land under forest cover.
d) 3 only 3. According to the Forest (Conservation)
Act, 1980, each time forest land is diverted, the
2. Consider the following statements. project proponent has to pay the state for the
1. The Arctic is warming far more quickly ecosystem services lost due to diverting forest land.
than Antarctic. Which of t he above statements is/are correct?
2. The accelerated Arctic warming changes a) 1, 2
the temperature contrast between mid and high b) 1, 3
latitudes. c) 2, 3
3. Arctic warming can be beneficial for the d) 3 only
whales.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 6. Which of the following regions are considered as
a) 1, 2 tiger landscapes in India?
b) 1, 3 1. Shivalik Hills and Gangetic Plains
c) 2, 3 2. Central Indian Landscape and Eastern
d) 1, 2, 3 Ghats
3. North-East Hills and Brahmaputra Plains
3. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Sundarbans
Himalayan trillium, recently seen in news. Select the correct answer code:
1. Himalayan trillium is found in temperate a) 1, 2, 3
and sub-alpine zones of the Himalayas. b) 1, 3, 4
2. The existence of the plant has been traced c) 1, 2, 3, 4
only across India, Bhutan and Nepal. d) 2, 3, 4
3. Recently it was declared as ‘endangered’
by the International Union for Conservation of 7. Consider the following statements regarding
Nature (IUCN). Majuli Island.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. Majuli Island is the world’s largest fully
a) 1, 2 habituated river island located in the Brahmaputra
b) 1, 3 River.
c) 2, 3 2. It became the first island to be made a
d) 1, 2, 3 district in India.
3. Majuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-
4. Consider the following statements regarding Vaishnavite culture.
Bacteriophages. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. A Bacteriophage is a type of bacteria that a) 1, 2
can kill viruses. b) 1, 3
2. Bacteriophages are among the most c) 1, 2, 3
common and diverse entities in the biosphere. d) 2, 3
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8. Consider the following statements. c) Both 1 and 2
1. India is home to nearly 75 percent of the d) Neither 1 nor 2
global tiger population and has already fulfilled its
resolve of doubling tiger numbers, made at St. 12. Galathea National Park and the Campbell Bay
Petersburg in 2010. National Park are part of
2. As per the Latest Tiger census in India, out a) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
of five tiger landscapes, Western Ghats landscape b) Dibru-Saikhowa
has the highest number of Tigers. c) Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Which of the above statements is/are correct? d) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
a) 1 only
b) 2 only 13. Consider the following statements.
c) Both 1 and 2 1. Carbon neutrality refers to achieving net
d) Neither 1 nor 2 zero carbon dioxide emissions.
2. Carbon neutrality can be achieved only by
9. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides eliminating carbon dioxide emissions altogether.
funding to assist developing countries in meeting 3. Renewable energy always produce zero
the objectives of international environmental carbon emissions.
conventions. The GEF serves as a "financial Which of the above statements is/are correct?
mechanism" to which of these conventions? a) 1 only
1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) b) 1, 3
2. Stockholm Convention on Persistent c) 2, 3
Organic Pollutants (POPs) d) 1, 3
3. UN Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD) 14. Consider the following statements.
4. Minamata Convention on Mercury 1. Genetic engineering can introduce alien
Select the correct answer code: genes in the seeds of a plant from even an
a) 1, 2 animal or a soil bacterium.
b) 1, 2, 3 2. In India, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal
c) 2, 3, 4 Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 allows for commercial release of GM crops.
3. Unapproved GM crops can be grown for
10. Which of the following states does not private consumption, but not for commercial
experience Cold wave conditions? sale, according to the Environment
1. Rajasthan (Protection) Act.
2. Madhya Pradesh Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Odisha a) 2 only
4. Chandigarh b) 1, 2
Select the correct answer code: c) 1, 2, 3
a) 1, 2 d) 1, 3
b) 3, 4
c) 2, 4 15. Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral
d) All the states experience Cold wave reef system, located in
conditions a) Near Timor Sea in Southern Australia
b) Off the coast of Queensland in
11. Consider the following statements. Northeastern Australia
1. The IMD declares a cold wave only when c) South of Kimberley Plateau
the temperature of the place falls below 0 degrees d) Soloman Islands
Celsius.
2. According to recent study, consuming 16. Consider the following statements.
alcoholic beverage during cold wave is not 1. Global warming potential (GWP) is a
recommended as it “reduces the body measure of how much energy the emissions of 1 ton
temperature”. of any greenhouse gas (GHG) will absorb over a
Which of the above statements is/are correct? given period of time, relative to the emissions of 1
a) 1 only ton of carbon dioxide (CO2).
b) 2 only
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2. The larger the GWP, the more that a given
GHG warms the Earth compared to CO2 over that 21. Consider the following statements regarding “4
time period. per 1000" initiative.
3. The time period usually used for GWPs is 1. The "4 per 1000" initiative intends to
10 years. increase soil organic matter and carbon
Which of the above statements is/are correct? sequestration through the implementation of
a) 1 only agricultural practices such as agro-forestry and
b) 1, 2 conservation agriculture.
c) 1, 3 2. It is the initiative of Food and Agriculture
d) 2, 3 Organization (FAO).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
17. Which of the following has/have been observed a) 1 only
to destroy Ozone layer? b) 2 only
1. Polar Vortex c) Both 1 and 2
2. Higher than usual temperatures in the d) Neither 1 nor 2
stratosphere.
3. Stratospheric clouds that react with 22. Which of the following methods can help soil
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) store more carbon?
Select the correct answer code: 1. Never leaving soil bare
a) 1 only 2. Intercropping and growing more grass
b) 1, 3 strips
c) 1, 2, 3 3. Extensive grazing
d) 2, 3 4. Use of organic fertilizers and compost
Select the correct answer code:
18. Consider the following statements regarding a) 1, 2, 3
Forest Fires. b) 1, 3, 4
1. Himachal Pradesh frequently witness c) 1, 2, 3, 4
forest fires during dry weather conditions. d) 1, 2, 4
2. Forest Fires occur most commonly in Chir
Pine forests. 23. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Forest fires increase organic matter in the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
soil and prevent soil erosion. 1. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a fund
Which of the above statements is/are correct? established within the framework of the UNFCCC.
a) 2 only 2. The Fund’s investments can be in the form
b) 1, 3 of grants only.
c) 2, 3 3. GCF has established a direct access
d) 1, 2 modality so that national and sub-national
organisations can receive funding directly, rather
19. Which of the following causes Forest fire? than only via international intermediaries.
1. Lightning Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Rubbing of dry bamboos with each other a) 1 only
3. Dry pine needles or leaves falling on b) 1, 2
electric pole c) 1, 3
Select the correct answer code: d) 1, 2, 3
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3 24. Consider the following statements regarding
c) 2, 3 Great Indian Bustard.
d) 1, 2, 3 1. They are among the heaviest flying birds
in India and are protected under the Wildlife
20. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, recently seen in Protection Act.
news is located in 2. They are categorised as Critically
a) Andhra Pradesh Endangered by the IUCN Red data list.
b) Manipur 2. Recently, collision with live high-tension
c) Maharashtra wires is the prime reason for mortality among great
d) Madhya Pradesh Indian bustards.
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Which of the above statements is/are correct? 4. Kamlang Tiger Reserve
a) 1 only Select the correct answer code:
b) 1, 3 a) 1, 2, 3
c) 2, 3 b) 1, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3 c) 1, 2, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
25. Consider the following statements regarding
Urban heat island (UHI). 29. Consider the following statements regarding
1. An urban heat island (UHI) is an urban National Board for Wildlife.
area that is significantly warmer than its 1. National Board for Wildlife is a Statutory
surrounding rural areas due to human Organization constituted under the
activities. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. The effect of Urban heat island is more 2. It has the power to review all wildlife-
severe during daytime than in night time. related matters and approve projects in and
3. The UHI decreases air quality by around national parks and sanctuaries.
increasing the production of pollutants such 3. The NBWL is chaired by the Union
as ozone, and decreases water quality. Environment Ministry.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 a) 1, 3
b) 1, 3 b) 2, 3
c) 2, 3 c) 2 only
d) 1, 2, 3 d) 1, 2
26. Consider the following statements regarding 30. In India, fishing cats are mainly found in
International Union for Conservation of a) Mangrove forests of the Sundarbans
Nature (IUCN). b) Foothills of the Himalayas
1. Its main aim is to mobilize the public in c) Western Ghats
support of nature conservation. d) All of the above
2. It has observer and consultative status at
the United Nations. 31. Consider the following statements regarding
3. It was involved in establishing the World Irrawaddy dolphin.
Wide Fund for Nature. 1. Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal
Which of the above statements is/are correct? areas in South and Southeast Asia.
a) 2, 3 2. It lives in brackish water near coasts, river
b) 1, 3 mouths, and estuaries.
c) 1, 2 3. In India, Irawaddy dolphins are found in
d) 2 only Chilika Lake.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
27. Which of the following are the contributors to a) 1, 2
nitrogen emissions in India? b) 1, 3
1. Burning of crop residue c) 2, 3
2. Agricultural soils d) 1, 2, 3
3. Sewage and fossil-fuel burning
4. Poultry industry 32. Consider the following statements regarding
Select the correct answer code: Microplastics.
a) 1, 2, 3 1. Microplastics are synthetic or semi-
b) 1, 3, 4 synthetic, solid, water insoluble plastic
c) 1, 2, 4 particles of a size range below 1 micrometre.
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Because of its size, most of the
microplastics are biodegradable.
28. Which of the following are the Tiger Reserves 3. Microplastics are also considered as
located in Arunachal Pradesh? airborne pollutant.
1. Pakke Tiger Reserve Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Nameri Tiger Reserve a) 1, 3
3. Namdhapa Tiger Reserve b) 1, 2
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c) 3 only 2. According to Drugs and Cosmetics (D&C)
d) 2, 3 Act, 1940, it is mandatory that Antibiotics
are sold only under prescription.
33. Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in 3. Poultry Feeds containing antibiotics
the Earth’s crust. Its widespread use has resulted comes under the purview of CDSCO.
in extensive environmental contamination, Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
human exposure and significant public health a) 1, 2
problems in many parts of the world. Which of b) 1, 3
the following can contribute to Lead pollution? c) 2, 3
1. Smelting d) 1, 2, 3
2. Paints
3. Batteries of motor vehicles 2. Consider the following statements regarding
4. Ceramic glazes National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
5. Cosmetics and traditional medicines 1. National Payments Corporation of India
Select the correct answer code: (NPCI) is an umbrella organisation for operating
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 retail payments and settlement systems in India.
b) 1, 2, 3, 5 2. It is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India
c) 1, 2, 3 (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3. It has been incorporated as a “For Profit”
Company under the provisions of Companies Act
34. Compensatory Afforestation Fund can be utilised 1956.
for which of the following activities? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Wildlife Management a) 1, 2
2. Forest Fire Prevention and Control b) 1 only
Operations c) 1, 3
3. Payment of salary and medical expenses d) 2, 3
of those working in forest areas
4. Monitoring of CAMPA works 3. Which of the following are the services offered
Select the correct answer code: by National Payments Corporation of India
a) 1, 2, 3 (NPCI)?
b) 1, 2 1. National Automated Clearing House
c) 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Cheque Truncation System
d) 1, 2, 4 3. National Financial Switch (NFS)
4. National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC)
35. Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has Select the correct answer code:
been constituted under a) 1, 2, 3
a) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 b) 1, 3, 4
b) Water (Prevention and Control of c) 2, 3, 4
Pollution) Act, 1974 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
c) Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
d) Hazardous waste Handling and 4. Consider the following statements.
management act, 1989 1. Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM),
2016 are applicable beyond municipal areas and
include urban agglomerations, census towns, areas
under the control of Indian Railways, airports and
special economic zones.
3. Government Schemes 2. North East India has well established
waste management system and more than 80% of
and Programmes the waste is processed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Consider the following statements. a) 1 only
1. Antibiotics are under the purview of the b) 2 only
Central Drugs Standard and Control c) Both 1 and 2
Organization (CDSCO) under the Ministry of d) Neither 1 nor 2
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
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5. Consider the following statements regarding Constitution with certain modifications and
Special Marriage Act, 1872. exceptions to the Scheduled V areas.
1. It was enacted following a campaign 2. Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh
launched by Brahmo Samaj for simpler marriage and Andaman and Nicrobar have Schedule V Areas.
ceremonies. 3. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is the nodal
2. It prohibited the inter-faith marriages. Ministry for implementation of the provisions of
Which of the above statements is/are correct? PESA in the States.
a) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
b) 2 only a) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2 b) 1, 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) 1, 3
d) 2, 3
6. Consider the following statements regarding
Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Act, 9. Which of the following categories are excluded
2019. from the benefits of PM-KISAN Yojana.
1. It reduced the tenure of chairpersons of 1. Income tax payer farmers
national and state human rights bodies to three 2. Those who received a monthly pension
years from the earlier five years. above ₹10,000
2. The Act does not allow for the 3. Institutional landholders
reappointment of members of the National Human 4. Those who held a constitutional position
Rights Commission and State Human Rights Select the correct answer code:
Commissions. a) 1, 2, 3
3. A person who has been chief justice or b) 1, 3
judge of a high court is to be the chairperson of the c) 1, 3, 4
State Human Rights Commission. d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 10. Consider the following statements regarding
b) 2, 3 Atmanirbhar Digital India Foundation (ADIF).
c) 1, 3 1. Atmanirbhar Digital India Foundation
d) 1, 2, 3 (ADIF) was setup recently by the Department
of Science & Technology to represent the digital
7. Consider the following statements regarding ecosystem in the country.
Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi (PM- 2. It advises the government and sector
KISAN) Yojana. regulators with respect to required legal and policy
1. PM Kisan is a Central Sector scheme with framework to promote local digital entities.
100% funding from Government of India. 3. It aims to ensure a level-playing field
2. Under the scheme an income support of ₹ between Indian digital businesses and global
6,000 is provided three times to all landholding enterprises such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft.
farmers' families. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. State Government and UT administration a) 1, 2
will identify the farmer families which are eligible for b) 1, 3
support as per scheme guidelines. c) 2, 3
Which of the above statements is/are correct? d) 2 only
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3
4. Science and Technology
8. Consider the following statements regarding
Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1. Consider the following statements regarding
1996 (PESA). Extra Neutral Alcohol.
1. On the basis of the report of the Bhuria 1. Extra Neutral Alcohol is formed from
Committee submitted in 1995, the Parliament molasses that are a residue of sugarcane
enacted the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled processing.
Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) to extend Part IX of the
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2. It is the primary raw material for making 5. Consider the following statements regarding
alcoholic beverages. Avian influenza or Bird flu.
3. It is an essential ingredient in the 1. People coming in close contact with
manufacture of cosmetics and personal care infected alive or dead birds can get infected with the
products such as perfumes, toiletries, hair H5N1 bird flu.
spray, etc. 2. It spreads rapidly from person to person.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 3. It attacks the respiratory tract of humans
a) 1, 2 and may cause severe respiratory illnesses such as
b) 1, 3 pneumonia or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
c) 2, 3 (ARDS).
d) 1, 2, 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
2. Which of the following is/are examples of b) 1 only
natural nanomaterials, i.e. those which occur c) 1, 3
naturally in the world? d) 2, 3
1. Particles that make up volcanic ash
2. Hemoglobin in our blood 6. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Nano-structures that give colour to Bird Flu, a viral infection that is reported recently
peacock’s feathers in birds.
Select the correct answer code: 1. The most common strain of the virus that
a) 1, 2 causes severe respiratory disease in birds is H5N1.
b) 1, 3 2. It does not spread to mammals.
c) 2, 3 3. From 2006 India has been witnessing Bird
d) 1, 2, 3 flu in one or the other state and since then India has
never declared itself free from Bird flu.
3. The applications of nano-technology in Which of the above statements is/are correct?
agriculture sector include a) 1, 2
1. Delivery of pesticides, fertilizers and other b) 1 only
agrochemicals more efficiently c) 1, 3
2. Monitoring soil conditions and crop d) 2, 3
growth
3. Detection of animal and plant pathogens 7. Consider the following statements.
4. Delivery of growth hormones in a 1. Antibodies bind to the surface structures
controlled manner of bacteria or viruses and prevent their replication.
Select the correct answer code: 2. Nanobodies are antibody fragments that
a) 1, 2, 3 can be produced by bacteria or yeast.
b) 1, 3, 4 3. Producing Nanobodies is difficult and
c) 2, 3, 4 time-consuming and therefore not suitable for
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 widespread use.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. Consider the following statements regarding a) 1, 2
Avian influenza or Bird flu. b) 1 only
1. It is a highly contagious viral disease c) 2, 3
caused by Influenza Type A viruses. d) 1, 3
2. Avian influenza does not affect the egg
production in poultry birds. 8. Consider the following statements regarding 5G
3. Bird flu can be spread through their Technology.
droppings while flying. 1. 5G or fifth generation is the latest
Which of the above statements is/are correct? upgrade in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile
a) 1 only broadband networks.
b) 1, 2 2. 5G only works in high frequency
c) 1, 3 spectrum.
d) 1, 2, 3 3. 5G is set to be as much as 100 times faster
than 4G.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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a) 1, 2 2. In recent times, ‘vaccine hesitancy’ is
b) 1 only increasingly cited as a cause behind measles
c) 2, 3 outbreaks, especially in western countries.
d) 1, 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
9. Pneumoconiosis, sometimes seen in news is b) 2 only
related to c) Both 1 and 2
a) High levels of fat in the blood d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Black lung disease
c) High blood glucose levels
d) Tuberculosis
10. Prime editing, sometimes seen in news is related 5. International Relations
to
a) 3D printing Technology and Organisations
b) Editing subatomic particles in Quantum
communication 1. Consider the following statements regarding
c) Blockchain Technology International Covenant on Civil and Political
d) Genome editing technology Rights (ICCPR).
1. International Covenant on Civil and
11. Quantum Technology is based on the principles Political Rights (ICCPR) is a
of Quantum mechanics developed in the early multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations
20th century to describe nature at the scale of General Assembly.
atoms and elementary particles. Quantum 2. The covenant commits its parties to
technology is manifested through applications in respect the civil and political rights of individuals
1. Secure communication including rights to due process and a fair trial.
2. Disaster management 3. The ICCPR is part of Universal Declaration
3. Healthcare of Human Rights (UDHR).
4. Cryptography Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5. Understand biological phenomena such as a) 1, 2
photosynthesis. b) 1, 3
Select the correct answer code: c) 2, 3
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3, 4, 5
c) 2, 3, 4, 5 2. Consider the following statements regarding
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Freedom of navigation (FON).
1. Freedom of navigation (FON) is a principle
12. Two different subtypes of the bird flu virus or of customary international law that ships flying the
avian influenza (H5N1 and H5N8), was detected flag of any sovereign state shall not suffer
recently. Consider the following statements interference from other states, without any
regarding this. exceptions.
1. Influenza A viruses are divided into 2. This right to Freedom of navigation is
subtypes on the basis of two proteins on the surface codified under United Nations Convention on the
of the virus. Law of the Sea.
2. All known subtypes of influenza A viruses 3. Not all UN member
will infect birds. states have ratified the United Nations Convention
Which of the above statements is/are correct? on the Law of the Sea.
a) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
b) 2 only a) 1, 2
c) Both 1 and 2 b) 1, 3
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
13. Consider the following statements.
1. Polio was the first disease to be
eradicated through a vaccine.
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3. Which of the following countries are the 2. Women's Economic Empowerment
members of Association of South East Asian 3. Disaster risk reduction
Nations (ASEAN)? 4. Tourism promotion and cultural
1. Vietnam exchanges
2. Thailand Select the correct answer code:
3. Malaysia a) 1, 2, 3
4. Papua New Guinea b) 2, 3, 4
5. Laos c) 1, 3, 4
Select the correct answer code: d) 1, 2, 3, 4
a) 1, 3, 4, 5
b) 1, 2, 4, 5 8. Consider the following statements regarding
c) 1, 2, 3, 5 Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 1. The East Asia Summit (EAS) involves all
the ASEAN members.
4. MARPOL Convention, sometimes seen in news is 2. It has an observer status at the United
related to Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
a) Convention Against Illicit Traffic in 3. The 'ASEAN Way' refers to a multi-modal
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances trade corridor developed by ASEAN along the old Silk
b) Control the use of chemical weapons and Route.
their precursors. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) Prevention of Pollution from Ships a) 1, 2
d) Safety, security, and sustainability of b) 1 only
airspace. c) 2, 3
d) 1, 3
5. Which of the following are the members of
BASIC countries. 9. Consider the following statements regarding UN
1. Brazil peacekeeping forces.
2. Australia 1. According to UN Charter every Member
3. South Africa State is legally obligated to pay their
4. Indonesia respective share for peacekeeping.
5. China 2. Peacekeeping forces are contributed by
Select the correct answer code: UN member states on a mandatory basis.
a) 1, 2, 3, 5 Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
b) 1, 3, 4, 5 a) 1 only
c) 1, 3, 5 b) 2 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. The World Health Organization (WHO) is
a specialized agency of the United 10. Consider the following statements regarding
Nations responsible for international public Compulsory licensing.
health. In this context WHO’s work focus on 1. Compulsory licensing is when a
1. Support people's participation in national government allows someone else to produce a
health policies for universal health coverage. patented product or process without the consent of
2. Prepare for health emergencies by the patent owner.
identifying, mitigating and managing risks. 2. It is included in the WTO’s Trade-Related
3. Health and well-being, prioritize health in Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement.
all policies and healthy settings. 3. India grants compulsory
Which of the above statements is/are correct? licenses frequently for the production of generic
a) 1, 2 drugs.
b) 1, 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) 2, 3 a) 1, 3
d) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 2
c) 2 only
7. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) focuses on d) 1, 2, 3
1. Maritime security
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11. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a d) None of the above
law on data protection and privacy in
a) United States of America 15. Resolution 2231 of the United Nations Security
b) China Council, sometimes seen in news is related to
c) European Union (EU) a) Israeli–Palestinian conflict
d) Australia b) Annexation of Crimea by the Russian
Federation
12. Consider the following statements regarding c) Iran Nuclear Programme
Indian Ocean Commission. d) USA withdrawal from Afghanistan
1. Indian Ocean Commission is an
intergovernmental organization that links African 16. Consider the following statements regarding
Indian Ocean nations. United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
2. Recently India joined as a member of the 1. It is the only UN body with the authority
Indian Ocean Commission. to issue binding resolutions to member states.
3. The Indian Ocean Commission has funded 2. All decisions of the UNSC must be
a number of regional and national conservation and approved by the UN General Assembly to be
alternative livelihoods projects through Regional enforced.
Programme for the Sustainable Management of the 3. It recommends new states for admission
Coastal Zones of the Countries of the Indian Ocean. as member states of the United Nations (UN).
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3 b) 2 only
c) 2, 3 c) 1, 3
d) 1, 2, 3 d) None of the above
13. Consider the following statements. 17. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Every two years, the United Nations Group of 20 (G 20).
General Assembly elects all the ten non- 1. The G20 Summit is formally known as the
permanent members of the UN Security “Summit on Financial Markets and the World
Council (UNSC) at once. Economy”.
2. The ten non-permanent member seats are 2. The first G20 meeting took place right
distributed among different regions of the after the 2008 financial crisis.
world and African and Asian countries 3. The resolutions of G20 are legally binding.
together get half of the seats. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the above is/are incorrect? a) 1, 2
a) 1 only b) 1 only
b) 2 only c) 1, 3
c) Both 1 and 2 d) 2, 3
d) Neither 1 nor 2
18. Consider the following statements regarding
14. Consider the following statements regarding South Asian Association for Regional
Open Skies Treaty (OST). Cooperation (SAARC).
1. Open Skies Treaty (OST) is an accord 1. Its secretariat is based in India.
between member countries that allows participants 2. The SAARC maintains permanent
to fly armed reconnaissance flights over any part of diplomatic relations at the United Nations as an
the fellow member states. observer.
2. Under the treaty, a member state can 3. Decisions at all levels are to be taken on
“spy” on any part of the host nation, with the latter’s the basis of unanimity and bilateral and contentious
consent. issues are excluded from the deliberations of the
3. United States and Russia are members of Association.
the Open Skies Treaty. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2
a) 1, 2 b) 2 only
b) 2 only c) 1, 3
c) 2, 3 d) 2, 3
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19. Abraham Accords, recently seen in news is a 4. Consider the following statements
joint statement between 1. The governor is indirectly elected by a
1. Israel specially constituted electoral college same
2. United Arab Emirates like president.
3. Iran 2. The office of governor of a state is
Select the correct answer code: considered as an employment under the
a) 1, 2 Central government.
b) 1, 3 Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
c) 2, 3 a) 1 only
d) 1, 2, 3 b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Polity 5. Consider the following statements.
1. Nagaland shares its border with Myanmar.
1. For filing Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the 2. Nagaland is bordered by two Indian
Supreme Court invokes which of the jurisdiction states.
under them? 3. Article 371A of the Constitution confers
a) Advisory Jurisdiction special provisions on Nagaland.
b) Writ Jurisdiction Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) Appellate jurisdiction a) 1, 2
d) Original Jurisdiction b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding d) 1, 2, 3
President’s rule that is imposed under Article
356 of the Constitution. 6. Consider the following statements regarding the
1. It cannot be imposed without the written President’s address in the Parliament.
recommendation of the Governor of the 1. In India, the practice of the President
concerned state. addressing Parliament can be traced back to the
2. Every proclamation of President’s rule Government of India Act of 1919.
must be approved by both the houses of 2. In the past, there are instances where the
Parliament within a stipulated time. President’s speech is delivered by the Vice president
Which of the above statements is/are correct? discharging the functions of the President.
a) 1 only 3. President’s address is the only occasion in
b) 2 only the year when the entire Parliament come together.
c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
d) Neither 1 nor 2 a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
3. Consider the following statements regarding Law c) 2, 3
Commission of India. d) 1, 2, 3
1. The Law Commission of India is a
statutory body constituted by the Government of
India from time to time.
2. The commission is re-constituted every 7. History, Art and Culture
five years.
3. The Law Commission shall suo-motu, 1. Patharughat uprising, during the British rule was
undertake research in law and review of existing a
laws in India. a) Tribal Revolt
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? b) Peasant Uprising
a) 1, 2 c) Working class movement
b) 1, 3 d) Caste movement
c) 2, 3
d) None of the above
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1. Red Sea
8. Reports and Indices 2. Mediterranean Sea
3. Lake Victoria
1. Inclusive Wealth Report (IWR), sometimes seen Select the correct answer code:
in news is released by a) 3 only
a) World Bank b) 1, 2
b) World Economic Forum c) 1, 3
c) UN Environment d) 2, 3
d) UNFCCC
5. Lampedusa Island, sometime seen in news is
2. Global Competitiveness Index, sometimes seen located in
in news is published by a) Mediterranean Sea
a) World Bank b) Red Sea
b) World Economic Forum c) Black Sea
c) World Trade Organisation d) Caspian Sea
d) International Monetary Fund
6. Consider the following statements
3. India Innovation Index, 2020 recently seen in 1. Malacca strait separates Malaysia and
news is released by Indonesia.
a) Ministry of Skill Development and 2. Strait of Hormuz separates Oman and
Entrepreneurship Iran.
b) Department of Science & Technology Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
c) Niti Ayog a) 1 only
d) None of the Above b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Maps / Places 7. Consider the following statements regarding
Barak River.
1. Which of the following countries are bordering 1. Barak River flows through the states
the Caspian Sea? of Manipur, Mizoram and Assam.
1. Georgia 2. Barak River drains into Bay of Bengal after
2. Kazakhstan flowing through Bangladesh.
3. Turkmenistan 3. Tipaimukh Dam is a proposed
4. Iran embankment dam on the Barak River.
Select the correct answer code: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2, 3 a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3, 4 b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3, 4 c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 3
2. Sunda strait connects 8. The countries bordering Syria are
a) Indian Ocean and Java Sea 1. Saudi Arabia
b) Java Sea and South China Sea 2. Iraq
c) Java Sea and Celebes Sea 3. Jordan
d) Tasman Sea and Java Sea 4. Lebanon
5. Turkey
3. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, recently seen Select the correct answer code:
in news is under construction on which river? a) 1, 2, 3, 4
a) Congo River b) 1, 3, 4, 5
b) Zambezi River c) 2, 3, 4, 5
c) Niger River d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
d) None of the above
9. Consider the following statements.
4. Nile River, the longest river in Africa, drains into.
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1. Russia borders both Black Sea and Caspian c) 1 only
Sea. d) 1, 3
2. Georgia borders only Black Sea.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? 14. The country with the longest coastline on the
a) 1 only Black Sea is
b) 2 only a) Turkey
c) Both 1 and 2 b) Bulgaria
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) Georgia
d) Romania
10. India shares borders with several sovereign
countries. Arrange the following countries in the 15. Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects
descending order according to the length of the a) Adriatic Sea & Ionian Sea
border it shares with India. b) Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
1. Bangladesh c) Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
2. Pakistan d) Tasman Sea and South Sea
3. China
4. Nepal 16. If you keep walking on the Mediterranean coast,
5. Bhutan starting from the coast of Egypt towards middle-
6. Afghanistan east, you are likely to touch the coast of which of
Select the correct answer code: these countries en route?
a) 1-3-2-4-5-6 1. Iraq
b) 1-3-2-4-6-5 2. Jordan
c) 1-2-3-4-6-5 3. Syria
d) 1-2-3-4-5-6 Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
11. Consider the following statements. b) 3 only
1. Arunachal Pradesh shares international c) 2, 3
borders with only Bhutan, Myanmar and China. d) 1 only
2. Arunachal Pradesh borders the states
of Assam and Manipur.
3. Pakke Tiger Reserve and Kamlang Wildlife
Sanctuary are situated in Arunachal Pradesh. 10. Miscellaneous
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 1. Consider the following statements.
b) 1, 3 1. Large galaxies in the universe has a
c) 2, 3 supermassive black hole, whose mass is millions or
d) 1, 2, 3 billions of times that of the Sun.
2. Black hole at the centre of our galaxy– the
12. Vanguard Bank and Scarborough Shoal Milky Way, is called Sagittarius A*.
sometimes seen in news is located in 3. When two black holes merge, they release
a) Mediterranean Sea gravitational waves.
b) Caspian Sea Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) South China Sea a) 1, 2
d) Baltic Sea b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
13. Consider the following statements. d) 1, 2, 3
1. Nepal shares its international boundary
with India, China and Bangladesh. 2. Consider the following statements regarding
2. Nepal shares boundary with 5 Indian World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
States. 1. World Organisation for Animal Health
3. Uttar Pradesh shares the longest land (OIE) is a United Nations organisation
boundary with Nepal among the Indian states. responsible for improving animal health
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? worldwide.
a) 1, 2
b) 2, 3
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2. The main objective of the OIE is to
control epizootic diseases and thus to
prevent their spread.
3. It recommends killing of animals for
disease control purposes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 2 only
3. Recently China and Nepal announced that
Mount Everest has grown by 86 cm. This is due
to
a) Massive Earthquake
b) Plate Tectonic Collision
c) Both a and b
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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