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15 Jul 2024 07:47

Q7. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The e-office system was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the National e-Governance Program.

Statement-II:

This initiative aims to create a digital workplace solution for government offices, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in government operations.

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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15 Jul 2024 07:29

Q2. With reference to the shigella infection, consider the following statements:

1.  It is an intestinal infection caused by a family of viruses known as shigella.

2.  Children under age 5 are most likely to get shigella infection

3.  Currently, there are no vaccines available for shigella.

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

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15 Jul 2024 07:24

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13 Jul 2024 07:55

Q4. With reference to India’s E-Vehicle Policy, consider the following statements:

1.  India’s E-Vehicle policy aims to promote the country as a manufacturing destination for EVs and attract investment from reputed global EV manufacturers.

2.  The Indian government has set a target to achieve 30% electrification of the country’s vehicle fleet by 2030.

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

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13 Jul 2024 07:43

Q1. With reference to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), consider the following statements:

1.  The International Maritime Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations.

2.  It is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships.
3.  India joined the International Maritime Organization in 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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12 Jul 2024 09:09

Q6. Consider the following countries:

1.  India

2.  Nepal

3.  Bhutan

4.  China

5.  Sri Lanka

6.  Bangladesh

How many of the above-mentioned countries are the members of the BIMSTEC groupings?

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12 Jul 2024 09:05

Q4. With reference to the Transhumance, consider the following statements:

1.  It is the traditional practice of seasonal livestock movement, which involves the migration of human communities along with their herds. 

2.  The transhumance practice is not prevalent in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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12 Jul 2024 09:01

Q2.Consider the following:

1.  Prediction and monitoring of cyclones

2.  Detecting harmful algal blooms

3.  Understanding ocean currents and temperature gradients

How many of the above are the applications of the Regional Analysis of the Indian OceaN (RAIN) system?

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12 Jul 2024 08:55

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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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15 Jul 2024 07:31

Q3. With reference to the Cholera, consider the following statements:

1.  It is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the varicella-zoster virus.

2.  Currently, there are no vaccines available for Cholera.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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15 Jul 2024 07:25

Q1. With reference to the Agri fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises (Agri-SURE), consider the following statements:

1.  It is launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in collaboration with SIDBI.

2.  It aims to promote investment in innovative, technology-driven, high-risk, and high-impact activities in agriculture and allied areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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13 Jul 2024 07:59

Q6. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The National Gopal Ratna Award is an initiative to recognize and encourage contributions to dairy development in India.

Statement-II:

The award is conferred by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

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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13 Jul 2024 07:52

Q2. Consider the following Countries:

1.  India
2.  Canada
3.  Mexico
4.  Papua New Guinea
5.  Marshall Islands
6.  Nauru

How many of the above-mentioned countries are the members of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)?

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13 Jul 2024 07:41

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12 Jul 2024 09:07

Q5. With reference to the Sarus Crane, consider the following statements:

1.  The Sarus Crane is the tallest flying bird in the world.

2.  It is listed as the critically endangered species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list.

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

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12 Jul 2024 09:03

Q3. Consider the following Tiger Reserves and states:
      
1.  Dholpur -Karauli  - Karnataka

2.  Veerangana Durgavati - Madhya Pradesh

3.  Jim Corbett  - Uttarakhand

How many of the pairs given above are matched correctly?

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12 Jul 2024 08:56

Q1. With reference to the Naavu Manujaru Programme, consider the following statements:

1.  The program aims to improve students’ capacity for independent thinking, rationality, and critical analysis.

2.  The program is being implemented in all government, aided, and unaided primary and high schools across Kerala.

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

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11 Jul 2024 08:48

Q5. Consider the following countries:

1.  Switzerland
2.  France
3.  Italy
4.  Germany

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

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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

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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?