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11 Jul 2024 08:47

Q4. With reference to the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), consider the following statements:

1.  It is a privately pooled or collective investment fund incorporated in India.

2.  AIFs differ from conventional investment instruments like stocks, bonds, and cash.

3.  AIFs are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

How many of the above given statements are correct?

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11 Jul 2024 08:37

Q1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement is an international treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Statement-II:

BBNJ sets a precise mechanism for the sustainable use of marine biological diversity through international cooperation and coordination.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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10 Jul 2024 11:57

Q8. With reference to the National Security Council (NSC), consider the following statements:

1.  The National Security Council is the apex body for national security management in India.

2.  The National Security Advisor acts as the secretary of the NSC and also as the primary advisor to the prime minister.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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10 Jul 2024 11:52

Q6. With reference to the Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio, consider the following statements:

1.  The Credit-Deposit Ratio represents the ratio of total loans disbursed by a bank to the total deposits received from customers.

2.  A low Credit-Deposit ratio indicates that the bank may not be fully utilizing its resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10 Jul 2024 11:43

Q1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Balance of Payments (BOP) is a systematic statement of all economic transactions of a country with the rest of the world during a specific period, usually one year.

Statement-II:

When a country's export is more than its import, its BOP is said to be in surplus.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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09 Jul 2024 09:07

Q7. With reference to the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), consider the following statements:

1.  The East Coast Rail Link is a railway project in Myanmar.

2.  This project is a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Which of the statements given above is/ are not correct?

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09 Jul 2024 08:56

Q2. Consider the following countries:
1.  Iraq
2.  Afghanistan
3.  Pakistan
4.  India

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a border with Iran?

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09 Jul 2024 08:53

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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08 Jul 2024 09:56

Q4. With reference to the Union Budget in India, consider the following statements:

1.  A budget is a forecast of the government’s revenue and expenses for the upcoming financial year.

2.  The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, is the nodal body responsible for preparing the Budget document.

3.  The Union Budget in India is presented in the Lok Sabha by the finance minister in the name of the President of India.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

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08 Jul 2024 09:49

Q2. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Education is listed in the union list of the Indian Constitution.

Statement-II:

Both the central government and state governments have the authority to make laws and policies related to education.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)  Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)  Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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25 Jun 2024 08:35

Q6. With reference to the river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1.   The source of the river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.

2.  River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.

3.  River Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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25 Jun 2024 08:32

Q4. With reference to the Indus Waters Treaty, consider the following statements:

1.  The Indus Waters Treaty is signed between India and Pakistan.

2.  The treaty fixed and delimited the rights and obligations of both countries concerning the use of the waters of the Indus River system.

3.  Under the treaty, India got control over the three eastern rivers Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej.

4.  The treaty allows India to use the western river waters for limited irrigation use and unlimited non-consumptive use.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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25 Jun 2024 08:28

Q2. With reference to the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), consider the following statements:

1.  The Union Cabinet Secretary is the Chairman of the National Crisis Management Committee.

2.  NCMC is set up by the Government of India to effectively coordinate and implement relief measures during natural calamities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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25 Jun 2024 08:25

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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24 Jun 2024 08:10

Q4. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) is a spacecraft developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Statement-II:

The RLV aims to significantly reduce the cost of space missions by enabling multiple uses of the same vehicle.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)  Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)  Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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11 Jul 2024 08:41

Q3. With reference to the Integrated Tribal Development Programme (ITDP), consider the following statements:

1.  ITDP is a flagship initiative of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities.

2.  It aims to improve the social and economic status of tribal communities by adopting a participatory approach.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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11 Jul 2024 08:35

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10 Jul 2024 11:55

Q7. With reference to the Project PARI, consider the following statements:

1.  Project PARI is an initiative by the NITI Ayog.

2.  It is executed by Lalit Kala Akademi and the National Gallery of Modern Art.

3.  The project features a diverse range of artwork inspired by traditional Indian art forms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10 Jul 2024 11:44

Q2. With reference to the classical language in India, consider the following statements:

1.  All the Classical Languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

2.  The Ministry of Culture provides the guidelines regarding Classical languages.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10 Jul 2024 11:41

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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09 Jul 2024 09:00

Q4. With reference to the Kaziranga National Park, consider the following statements:

1.  Kaziranga National Park sits on the southern banks of the Brahmaputra River.

2.  This park hosts two-thirds of the world’s Indian rhinoceroses.

3.  It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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09 Jul 2024 08:54

Q1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Axiom-4 mission is a private spaceflight to the International Space Station conducted by Axiom Space in collaboration with ISRO.

Statement-II:

The Axiom-4 mission aims to facilitate commercial activities in space, including scientific research, technological development, and space tourism.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)  Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)  Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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08 Jul 2024 09:57

Q5. With reference to the NIRMAN Scheme, consider the following statements:

1.  NIRMAN is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by Coal India Limited (CIL).

2.  It aims to reward meritorious candidates from its operational districts who have qualified the UPSC Preliminary examination for Civil Services & Forest Service in 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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08 Jul 2024 09:51

Q3. With reference to the National Register of Citizens (NRC), consider the following statements:

1.  The National Register of Citizens is a register of all Indian citizens.

2.  The purpose of the NRC is to document legal citizens of India, allowing authorities to identify and deport illegal immigrants.

3.  The National Register of Citizens was first implemented in the northeastern state of Manipur.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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25 Jun 2024 08:37

Q7. With reference to the renaming of a state, consider the following statements:

1.  The renaming of a state can be initiated either by the Parliament or the State Legislature.

2.  Before introducing the bill, the President sends it to the respective State Assembly for their views within a stipulated time.

3.  The views of the state assembly are not binding on either the President or the Parliament.

4.  The bill must be passed by a simple majority to become law.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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25 Jun 2024 08:34

Q5. With reference to the river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1.  The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier in Sikkim.

2.  It flows through Assam and West Bengal.

3.  It merges with the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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25 Jun 2024 08:30

Q3. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) aimed at promoting economic integration, connectivity, and cooperation among countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

Statement-II:

Unlike traditional trade blocs, IPEF won’t negotiate tariffs or market access.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)  Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)  Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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25 Jun 2024 08:26

Q1. With reference to the Nord Stream pipelines, consider the following statements:

1.  Nord Stream is a network of offshore natural gas pipelines.
2.  It provides a reliable and cost-effective natural gas source for European countries.

3.  It run under the Black Sea from Russia to Germany.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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24 Jun 2024 08:12

Q5. Consider the following countries:

1.  India
2.  China
3.  Pakistan
4.  Iran
5.  Afghanistan
6.  Tajikistan

How many of the above-mentioned countries are the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

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24 Jun 2024 08:03

Q2. With reference to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), consider the following statements:

1.  FDI involves the transfer of funds and resources from one country to another.

2.  Foreign investors often bring advanced technologies, processes, and management practices to the host country.
3.  Under the automatic route, FDI is allowed without the need for prior approval from the RBI or the government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?