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18 Oct 2023 19:07

Q4. Minsk group is related to which of the following?

a. Israel- Palestine conflict
b. Ukraine- Russia conflict
c. Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict
d. North Korea and South Korea conflict

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18 Oct 2023 19:05

Q2. Which of the following country proposed to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the adoption of the "Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism” (CCIT)?

a. India
b. United States of America
c. Canada
d. United Kingdom

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18 Oct 2023 14:30

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18 Oct 2023 05:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Determining Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule of Article 244 of the Constitution has been left largely to administrative and political interpretations. Larger share of India’s STs remain outside the purview of Article 244. In this regard, examine the current state of India’s scheduled areas. (250 words).

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17 Oct 2023 14:24

Q5. Consider the following statements on Amphibians:
1. It is a class of cold-blooded vertebrates.
2. They are extremely susceptible to environmental threats because of their porous eggs and semipermeable skin.
3. Amphibians are the world’s most threatened animals.

How many of the above statement is/are correct?

a. Only one
b. Only two
c. All three
d. None

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17 Oct 2023 14:23

Q3. With which of the following Bank does the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have it's first bi-lateral fund, with the GoI contributing 49% of the target corpus and the remaining 51% contributed by Bank?

a. Japan Bank for International Cooperation
b. World Bank
c. Asian Development Bank
d. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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15 Sep 2023 17:47

Q4. Choose the correct statement on Hindi Day:
1. As per the Indian Constitution, the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. ⁠
2. Hindi day was celebrated across the country to commemorate the declaration of Hindi as the official language.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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15 Sep 2023 17:46

Q2. Consider the following statements on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY):
1. This scheme helped to raise LPG penetration in the country to near saturation.
2. A subsidy of ₹200 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for up to 12 refills per year will be provided to PMUY.
3. The PMUY scheme has empowered women economically and socially.

How many of the above given statement is/are correct?
a. Only one
b. Only two
c. All three
d. None

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15 Sep 2023 09:30

Focus : Fighting ClassRoom Hunger : An Analysis

Ref : SC rejects appeal against Lakshadweep administration’s decision to drop meat from midday meals The Indian Express Dt 14 Sep 2023

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14 Sep 2023 14:29

Q5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of L.69 Group?

a. United Nations Security Council reform
b. World Trade Organization reform
c. Climate financing reforms under UNFCCC
d. Limiting Persistent Organic pollutants

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14 Sep 2023 14:27

Q3. The Nyoma airfield will be a strategic base for India. This project is coming up in which of the following state/UT?

a. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b. Ladakh
c. Lakshadweep
d. Arunachal Pradesh

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14 Sep 2023 14:26

Q1. Which of the following country is associated with hosting of the Eastern Economic Forum?

a. China
b. Japan
c. Russia
d. Australia

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13 Sep 2023 05:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

The speculation around ‘One Nation, One Election’ sparked debate again. What do you understand by simultaneous elections, and does it would militate against federalism? Examine (250 words).

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13 Sep 2023 05:22

Q4. Consider the following statements on Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samidhi Kendra (PMKSK):
1. It is a one-stop shop for all agriculture-related inputs and services.
2. These centres will provide testing facilities for soil and seeds.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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13 Sep 2023 05:21

Q2. Consider the following statements on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs):
1. These nuclear reactors are compact and ready to assemble reactors which produce up to 500 MW of power.
2. They can run without refueling for decades.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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18 Oct 2023 19:06

Q3. Consider the following statements on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA):
1. Under UAPA both the organisation and the individual can be declared as terrorist organisation and terrorist respectively.
2. Security agencies can detain a person without producing any incriminating evidence.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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18 Oct 2023 19:04

Q1. Consider the following statements on Freedom on the Net:
1. This report was released by the Freedom House.
2. India emerged as the country with the best climate of Internet freedom.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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18 Oct 2023 06:45

Focus : Elimination of Tuberculosis : Status and Assessment in India

Ref : Patients seek Centre’s intervention for shorter regimen in India’s TB control programme; The Hindu 14 Oct 2023


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17 Oct 2023 18:10

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17 Oct 2023 14:23

Q4. Consider the following statements on Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC):
1. It is responsible for appraisal of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.
2. It works under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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15 Sep 2023 17:47

Q5. Bard is an Artificial intelligence Chatbot developed by which of the following organisation?

a. Google
b. Microsoft
c. Amazon
d. Open AI

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15 Sep 2023 17:46

Q3. Which of the following organisation is proposing for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

a. World Trade Organization
b. European Union
c. G20
d. ASEAN

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15 Sep 2023 17:45

Q1. Consider the following statements on the e-Courts Project:
1. It is a part of National e-Governance Plan implemented since 2007.
2. It is a Centrally Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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15 Sep 2023 01:47

Focus: Tribes India Pavilion : Development of Tribes An Analysis

Ref : Tribes India Pavilion at crafts Bazaar at Bharat mandapam showcases wide range of Tribal Art and Artifacts for the G20 Leaders summit ; PIB Dt 08 Sep 2023

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14 Sep 2023 14:28

Q4. Mission Karmayogi was launched by the Union Government to promote which of the following area?

a. Education
b. Health Care
c. Employment
d. Governance

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14 Sep 2023 14:27

Q2. Consider the following statements on the Most Favoured Nation:
1. It is a concept of treating a country equally as all others.
2. It is covered under the World Trade Organization agreement.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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13 Sep 2023 09:35

FOCUS : PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: THE GENDER SNAPSHOT 2023

REF : Older women ‘central actors’ in achieving SDG goals: UN report ; The Times of India Dt 11 Sep 2023

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13 Sep 2023 05:22

Q5. Consider the following statements on Green Hydrogen in India:
1. India has set its sight on becoming energy independent by 2047 and achieving Net Zero by 2070.
2. Hydrogen can be utilized for long-duration storage of renewable energy.
3. The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Government on 2017.

How many of the above statement is/are correct?

a. Only one
b. Only two
c. All three
d. None

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13 Sep 2023 05:21

Q3. The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize was awarded for which of the following category?

a. Cinema
b. Literature
c. Science
d. Governance

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13 Sep 2023 05:20

Q1. Consider the following statements on World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO):
1. Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind.
2. WIPO is a self-funding agency of the United Nations.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2