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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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 2024 08:35

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10 July 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 July 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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09 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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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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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12 July 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 July 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 July 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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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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 2024 08:53

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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 July 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 June 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?