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SEPTEMBER 2021
Table of Contents
1. ECONOMY ... 2
2. ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT ... 3
3. GEOGRAPHY ... 6
4. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES ... 6
5. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ... 8
6. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS ... 12
7. POLITY ... 14
8. HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE ... 14
9. AGRICULTURE ... 15
10. REPORTS AND INDICES ... 15
11. MAPS / PLACES ... 16
1. Economy
1) Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR) sometimes seen in news is
a) Monetization of deficit through Forex Reserves
b) Resources raised by the PSUs through loans and equity.
c) Basel III Capitalization of Commercial Banks
d) Financing received from IFC Masala bonds 2) Consider the following statements regarding
Special Drawing Right (SDR).
1. The Special Drawing Right (SDR) is an interest-bearing international reserve asset created by the IMF.
2. The value of the SDR is directly
determined by supply and demand in the market.
3. It can be held and used by member countries, private entities or individuals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2, 3 c) 1 only d) 1, 3
3) Consider the following statements regarding Off-budget borrowing.
1. Off-budget borrowing helps keep the country’s fiscal deficit within acceptable limits.
2. Off-budget borrowings is not part of the calculation of the fiscal indicators and does not have any fiscal implications.
3. Public sector banks are not authorised to fund off-budget expenses.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
4) Consider the following statements.
1. Under Preferential trade arrangements (PTAs), a country can offer trade preferences, such as lower or zero tariffs to a trade partner
unilaterally.
2. Preferential trade arrangement and Partial Scope agreement is used interchangeably.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) The actual liabilities of the Union government include which of the following
1. Loans taken for the recapitalisation of banks
2. Borrowings by PSUs
3. Capital expenditures of various Ministries.
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2 b) 1 only c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
6) Consider the following statements regarding Tariff rate quota (TRQ) system.
1. The TRQ is a mechanism that allows import of a set quantity of specific products.
2. They are used on a wide range of products but most are in the agriculture sector.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
7) Consider the following statements regarding debit or credit card tokenisation.
1. Tokenisation refers to storing of debit or credit card details by the merchants while making payments.
2. Recently RBI has banned the tokenisation system.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
8) Consider the following statements regarding Account Aggregator (AA) framework, recently seen in news.
1. Account Aggregator (AA) framework, was first announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2. It provides an institutional framework for seamless sharing of documents digitally between a borrower and a bank for credit access.
3. Account Aggregators are classified as non- banking financial companies (NBFCs).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
9) Which of the following products are outside the preview of GST?
1. Natural gas
2. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) 3. Crude oil
4. Petrol
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3, 4 c) 1, 2, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
10) Consider the following statements regarding Real effective exchange rate (REER).
1. The real effective exchange rate (REER) compares a nation's currency value against the weighted average of the currencies of its major trading partners.
2. An increase in a nation's REER is an indication that its exports are becoming more expensive and its imports are becoming cheaper.
3. India’s REER basket has remained constant for the past 10 years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
2. Ecology and Environment
1) In India, fishing cats are mainly found in a) Western Ghats
b) Mangrove forests of the Sundarbans c) Foothills of the Himalayas
d) All of the above
2) Consider the following statements.
1. Ground level ozone is emitted directly into the atmosphere by cars, power plants, refineries and chemical plants.
2. Ground level Ozone can reach high levels on hot sunny days.
3. It can also be transported long distances by wind.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 3
b) 1, 2 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
3) Consider the following statements regarding Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary.
1. Deepar Beel is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Assam.
2. It is a Ramsar site and an Important Bird Area.
3. Recently the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the eco-sensitive zone of the Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
4) Consider the following statements.
1. Global warming potential (GWP) is a measure of how much energy the emissions of 1 ton of any greenhouse gas (GHG) will absorb over a given period of time, relative to the emissions of 1 ton of carbon dioxide (CO2).
2. The larger the GWP, the more that a given GHG warms the Earth compared to CO2 over that time period.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) Consider the following statements regarding India Plastic Pact, recently seen in news.
1. It is developed by World-Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
2. It aims to promote a circular system for plastics.
2. The pact has time-bound targets for reducing, innovating and re-imagining plastic packaging.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
6) Consider the following statements.
1. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary located in the Little Rann of Kutch in the Gujarat is one of the last places on earth where the Indian Wild Ass can be spotted.
2. Gujarat is the only abode of both Asiatic lions and Indian wild asses.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
7) Consider the following statements regarding Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
1. The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol deals with the phase down of production and consumption of Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs).
2. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are categorised as compounds with high depleting stratospheric ozone layer potential.
3. India has successfully met the phase out targets of all the Ozone Depleting Substances as per the Montreal Protocol Schedule.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 1 only d) 1, 2, 3
8) Which of the following National parks are part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
1. Mukurthi National Park 2. Bandipur National Park 3. Silent Valley National Park 4. Eravikulam National Park Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3, 4 c) 1, 2, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
9) Consider the following statements regarding Sambhar Lake.
1. Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland Salt Lake located in Rajasthan.
2. The lake is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on all sides.
3. The specialized algae and bacteria growing in the lake provide striking water colours and support the lake ecology.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
10) Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary and Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in
a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Sikkim
c) Assam d) Jharkhand
11) Consider the following statements.
1. Nilgiri biosphere reserve is the largest protected forest area in India.
2. Nilgiri biosphere reserve is spread across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana.
3. India's natural Gold fields are located in the regions in and around Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
12) Consider the following statements regarding Eravikulam National Park.
1. Eravikulam National Park is located along the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu.
2. Anamudi, the highest peak in south India is located here.
3. The terrain consists of high- altitude grasslands interspersed with sholas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2, 3 c) 1 only d) 1, 2, 3
13) Consider the following statements regarding Black tigers.
1. Black tigers are distinct species of Tigers, that have black stripes that are broadened and fused together.
2. Black tigers are due to pseudo-melanism, a condition characterised by unusually high
deposition of melanin, a dark pigment.
3. They are found in both wild and captive populations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2 only c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
14) Consider the following statements regarding Tarballs.
1. Tarballs are dark-coloured, sticky balls of oil that are found on the ocean surface.
2. Tarballs are formed by weathering of crude oil in marine environments.
3. Usually Tarballs are washed away from the beaches during monsoon.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
15) Consider the following statements regarding Methane Emissions.
1. Methane is more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of its global warming capacity.
2. Majority of the methane emitted is from natural sources.
3. Livestock farming, rice agriculture and biomass burning emits methane.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 3 only d) 1, 2, 3
16) The Botanical Survey of India, in its new publication Plant Discoveries 2020 has added new taxa/ species to the country’s flora. Among the new discoveries, one species of wild banana (Musa pradhanii) were discovered from
a) Western Ghats b) Northeast Ranges c) Darjeeling
d) Central Highland
17) Consider the following statements.
1. Thermal power companies produce three- fourths of India’s electricity.
2. Majority of Indian thermal power plants have installed Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units.
3. SNOX Flue gas desulfurization removes sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulates from flue gases.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
18) Consider the following statements.
1. National Clean Air Programme aims for a reduction in particulate matter concentrations in cities that don’t meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
2. India’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) meet the WHO’s existing standards.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
19) India’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) specify limits for which of the following pollutants?
1. Particulate Matter 10 2. Particulate Matter 2.5 3. Sulphur dioxide 4. Lead
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 2, 3 c) 1, 2, 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 4
20) Consider the following statements regarding Manda buffalo, recently seen in news.
1. It is found in the Eastern Ghats and parts of Odisha.
2. They are less prone to diseases and are resistant to parasitic infections.
3. It is the first animal to be recognised by National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2 only c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
21) Consider the following statements regarding latest Red List brought out by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
1. More than 25 per cent of the species that it assessed face the threat of extinction.
2. Reef-building corals are the most threatened with extinction among the share of species assessed.
3. No species have shown the signs of recovery.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1 only c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
22) Mukundara Hills National Park, recently seen in news is located in
a) Maharashtra b) Madhya Pradesh c) Rajasthan d) Gujarat
3. Geography
1) Consider the following statements.
1. The northern Indian Ocean experiences a quarter of world’s tropical storms.
2. The impact of tropical storms on the Indian subcontinent is severe due to a dense population and poor capacity to absorb large quantities of rainfall in a short period.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) Consider the following statements regarding Brahmani river basin.
1. Brahmani is the tributary of the River Ganga.
2. Together with the river Baitarani, it forms a large delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
3. It is famous for Mangrove vegetation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 2 only
3) Consider the following statements regarding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
1. A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood is a sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt.
2. Glacial retreat due to climate change in most parts of the Hindu Kush Himalaya has given rise to the formation of numerous new glacial lakes, which are the major cause of GLOFs.
2. Synthetic-Aperture Radar imagery can help in detecting Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
4) Sea level rise occurs mainly due to 1. Expansion of warm ocean waters 2. Melting of glaciers on land
3. Melting of ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 3 only d) 1, 2, 3
5) In which of the following situation(s) we can say that monsoon has withdrawn from northwest India?
1. If there is cessation of rainfall activity over the area for three consecutive days.
2. An anti-cyclonic wind has formed over the lower troposphere and there is considerable
reduction in moisture content.
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Government Schemes and Programmes
1) Consider the following statements.
1. In India, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that allows for commercial release of GM crops.
2. Unapproved GM crops can be grown for private consumption, but not for commercial sale, according to the Environment
(Protection) Act.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) Consider the following National
Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).
1. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority controls the price of not only drugs but also medical devices.
2. NPPA can resort to price control, only when the products are included in the National List of Essential Medicines.
3. NPPA works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
3) Consider the following statements regarding revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
1. Samagra Shiksha scheme is an integrated scheme for education covering from pre-school to post graduation.
2. The scheme has been aligned with National Education Policy 2020.
3. NIPUN Bharat mission has been taken out from the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2 only c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
4) Consider the following statements regarding E- Shram Portal.
1. It serves as a database of both organised and unorganised sector workers.
2. The unorganised sector workers will be issued an e-Shram card containing a unique number, which will help in including them in social security schemes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) Consider the following statements regarding National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP).
1. Under the NMP, the government aims to monetise its brownfield infrastructure assets.
2. Among the identified sectors, Roads and Railways constitute the highest component.
3. The complete monetisation of road assets would be done through Toll Operate Transfer (ToT) model.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
6) Consider the following statements regarding Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI).
1. The defence technology and trade initiative is the joint initiative of India and Russia.
2. It aims to promote collaborative technology exchange and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of future weapons technologies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
7) Consider the following statements regarding National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber- Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
1. National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) focus on establishing Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
2. NM-ICPS is implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
8) Consider the following statements regarding National Rail Plan (NRP).
1. The objective of the National Rail Plan is to create capacity ahead of demand.
2. The NRP is aimed to formulate strategies based on operational capacities to increase modal share of the Railways in freight to 100%.
3. It aims to reduce transit time of freight substantially by increasing average speed of freight train.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
9) Consider the following statements regarding State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
1. State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is a primary fund available with State Governments as part of their response to notified disasters.
2. SDRF shall be used only for meeting the expenditure for providing immediate relief to the victims.
3. Central Government contribute 50% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
10) Disasters covered under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) are:
1. Hailstorm 2. Cloud burst 3. Pest attack 4. Frost
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 2, 3 c) 1, 2, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
11) Consider the following statements regarding Right to Information Act 2005.
1. Under the provisions of Right to Information Act 2005, any citizen of India may request information from a public authority which is required to reply within thirty days.
2. The Act protects the Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 guaranteed by the Constitution.
3. The Act completely exempts information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship from disclosure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
5. Science and Technology
1) Consider the following statements regarding Malaria Elimination.
1. Malaria elimination certificate from WHO is awarded to a country when the chain of
indigenous transmission of the disease has been disrupted nationwide for at least three consecutive months.
2. Children aged under 5 years are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria.
3. Malaria is both preventable and curable.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 3 only b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
2) The applications of Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system include
1. Terrestrial, Aerial and Marine Navigation.
2. Disaster Management.
3. Vehicle tracking and fleet management.
4. Geodetic data capture.
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3 c) 1, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
3) Consider the following statements regarding Kamran Line.
1. Karman line is the internationally recognized boundary of space which lies around 100 kilometres above mean sea level.
2. International Space Station orbits in the Kamran line.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
4) Consider the following statements regarding Rare disease.
1. A rare disease is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population.
2. Rare disease is not genetic in nature.
3. Rare diseases are characterised by a wide diversity of symptoms that vary not only from disease to disease but also from patient to patient suffering from the same disease.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 1 only d) 1, 2, 3
5) AstroSat, a multi-institute collaborative project is a) A satellite to detect movements of Earth’s surface
b) Scientific expedition to study Sun c) Multi-wavelength space telescope d) Spacecraft to study asteroid Bennu 6) Consider the following statements.
1. Mutations in viruses are a natural part of evolution.
2. A variant of a virus is created by a combination of mutations.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
7) NASA and ISRO are collaborating on developing a satellite called NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR). NISAR will be used to
1. Measure Earth’s changing ecosystems and ice masses
2. Provide information about sea level rise and groundwater
3. Detect movements of the Earth’s surface Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
8) Consider the following statements regarding Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS).
1. GBS is a rare autoimmune disorder.
2. It is caused by bacteria or viral infection.
2. It attacks the peripheral nervous system.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
9) Consider the following statements regarding Aluminium-air batteries.
1. Aluminium-air batteries utilise oxygen in the air to produce electricity.
2. It is cost effective and more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
3. The time taken to recharge Aluminium-air batteries is less compared to lithium-ion batteries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 2 only b) 1, 2 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
10) Consider the following statements regarding Dengue.
1. The mosquitoes that transmit Dengue are also vectors of chikungunya and Zika viruses.
2. The symptoms of Dengue is similar to that of Measles.
3. The mosquitoes that cause Dengue and chikungunya do not breed in clear water.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 3 c) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3
11) Consider the following statements.
1. Hydrogen in its pure form is the most abundant element available on Earth.
2. Since Hydrogen has higher energy density than that of diesel, it makes it a rich source of energy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
12) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Black hydrogen : Produced by use of fossil fuel
2. Pink hydrogen : Produced through Natural Gas
3. Grey hydrogen : Produced through electrolysis, but using energy from nuclear power sources.
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
13) Consider the following statements regarding Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
1. They are infections that are common among marginalised communities in the developing regions of Africa and Asia.
2. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms.
3. Tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS and malaria are some of the prominent Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
14) Which of the following are the applications of Gold nanoparticles (GNPs), recently in news?
1. Detection and diagnosis of diseases 2. Bio-labeling
3. Targeted drug delivery 4. Electronics Manufacturing Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3, 4 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
15) Consider the following statements regarding Lead content in human body.
1. Lead is stored in the teeth and bones, where it accumulates over time.
2. Young children are most vulnerable to lead exposure because they can absorb it more than adults.
3. WHO has identified lead as one of the chemicals of major public health concern.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
16) Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogen.
1. Hydrogen is the lightest and first element on the periodic table.
2. Water is the most abundant compound of hydrogen found on earth.
2. Because of its highly combustible property, Hydrogen as a fuel can be used only in internal combustion engines and not in spacecraft propulsion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
17) RTS,S is the first vaccine developed to provide protection against
a) Tuberculosis (TB) b) Malaria
c) Bird flu d) Chikungunya
18) Consider the following statements regarding Anthrax.
1. The bacteria that causes Anthrax can live in the environment like soil only for a short time.
2. Animals like cattle, sheep and goat are more infected to Anthrax than humans.
3. Usually it does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2, 3 c) 2 only d) 1, 2, 3
19) Which of the following diseases can be caused through biological warfare?
1. Anthrax 2. Botulism 3. Smallpox
4. Viral hemorrhagic fever Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 2, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
20) Consider the following statements regarding Pneumonia.
1. Pneumonia is a lung infection that affects the air sacs (alveoli).
2. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi.
3. Children and the elderly above the age of 65 years are more vulnerable.
4. Pneumonia is preventable, but not curable.
Which of the above statement sis/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 2, 3 c) 1, 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
21) Consider the following statements regarding Microwaves.
1. They fall between the infrared radiation and radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.
2. Glass and plastic materials reflect microwaves.
3. Microwaves of certain frequencies are absorbed by water.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
22) Consider the following statements regarding Helina Missile.
1. It is a third-generation fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
2. It has a maximum range of 500 Kms.
3. It is developed with the technical assistance from Russia.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
23) Consider the following statements regarding Nipah Virus.
1. Fruit bats are the natural hosts for Nipah virus.
2. Nipah virus can be transmitted to humans from animals and there is no direct human-to- human transmission.
3. In infected people, it causes acute respiratory illness and fatal encephalitis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
24) Consider the following statements regarding similarities between Nipah Virus and Covid-19 infection.
1. There is no specific treatment available for Nipah Virus infection, and only symptomatic treatment is provided like for Covid-19.
4. The mortality rate is almost similar for both Nipah Virus and Covid-19 infection.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
25) Consider the following statements.
1. Some of the major resources present in the ocean floor are Polymetallic nodules, cobalt-rich manganese crust, hydrothermal deposits and gas hydrates.
2. Among the major resources only polymetallic nodules are found in India’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
26) Consider the following statements regarding Vitamin D.
1. Vitamin D is formed in our skin under the influence of ultra-violet B (UVB) rays that are found in sunlight.
2. Vitamin D controls the absorption of calcium which is essential for the growth and maintenance of bones and muscles.
3. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to asthma, auto-immune disorders and depression.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
27) Consider the following statements regarding R- value which is related to Covid-19.
1. The reproduction number or R refers to how many persons an infected person infects on an average.
2. It reflects how rapidly the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading.
3. In India, the overall R value has been below 1 since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
28) The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency can be due to
1. Sun-fleeing behaviour of individuals.
2. Atmospheric pollution Select the correct answer code:
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
29) Consider the following statements regarding High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS).
1. HAPS are advanced unmanned flying systems that operate in the stratosphere.
2. They are intended to replace the conventional Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
3. It has been developed by DRDO for the defence forces.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
30) Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), have applications in which of the following areas?
1. Personalized health care
2. Electric power generation and delivery 3. Agriculture
4. Consumer appliances Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 2, 4 c) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
31) The applications of High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS), recently seen in news is/are
1. Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief 2. Telecommunication
3. Remote sensing for both defence and civilian purposes
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
32) Consider the following statements regarding Dark energy.
1. Dark energy is the mysterious form of energy that makes up less than 1% of the universe.
2. While dark matter attracts and holds galaxies together, dark energy repels and causes the expansion of our universe.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
33) Consider the following statements regarding Akash Prime Missile.
1. It is a new version of Akash Surface to Air missile.
2. It is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for improved accuracy.
3. It can function under low temperature environment at higher altitudes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
6. International Relations and Organisations
1) MARPOL Convention, sometimes seen in news is related to
a) Safety, security, and sustainability of airspace.
b) Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
c) Prevention of Pollution from Ships d) Control the use of chemical weapons and their precursors.
2) Consider the following statements regarding Freedom of navigation (FON).
1. Freedom of navigation (FON) is a principle of customary international law that ships flying the flag of any sovereign state shall not suffer
interference from other states, without any exceptions.
2. Not all UN member
states have ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
3) Malabar naval exercise, featuring the Navies of the QUAD countries was held off the coast of Guam Island. Guam Island is located in
a) Indian Ocean b) Sea of Japan
c) Western Pacific Ocean d) Tasman Sea
4) Consider the following statements regarding Malabar naval exercise.
1. Malabar naval exercise started as a bilateral exercise between India and Japan.
2. In 2021, for the first time all the QUAD countries participated in Malabar naval exercise.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) Consider the following statements regarding UN peacekeeping forces.
1. According to UN Charter every Member State is legally obligated to pay their respective share for peacekeeping.
2. Peacekeeping forces are contributed by UN member states on a mandatory basis.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
6) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) focuses on 1. Trade and investment facilitation
2. Women's Economic Empowerment 3. Disaster risk reduction
4. Tourism promotion and cultural exchanges
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 1, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
7) Consider the following statements.
1. Every two years, the United Nations General Assembly elects all the ten non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) at once.
2. The presidency of the United Nations Security Council is elected by all the member-states of the council for a fixed term.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
8) Consider the following statements regarding Group of 20 (G 20).
1. The G20 Summit is formally known as the
“Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy”.
2. The first G20 meeting took place right after the 2008 financial crisis.
3. The resolutions of G20 are not legally binding.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 2 only b) 1, 3 d) 1, 2 d) 2, 3
9) Global Methane Pledge, an effort to cut
methane emissions by a third by the end of this decade is led by
a) India and US b) US and EU c) India and EU d) India, US and EU
10) Which of the following countries are members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
1. Russia 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Afghanistan 4. Uzbekistan 5. Iran
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 b) 1, 2, 4 c) 1, 2, 4, 5 d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
11) Consider the following statements regarding the grouping of G33 Countries.
1. It deals with the resolution of the WTO’s mandated issues in agriculture.
2. G33 is a coalition of 33 developing countries.
3. India is a member of G33 coalition.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
12) Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD), recently seen in news was launched by
a) India and EU b) India and USA c) India and Australia d) India and Japan
13) Consider the following statements regarding the recently announced AUKUS Pact.
1. AUKUS is a trilateral security
pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
2. The AUKUS pact will facilitate the transfer of nuclear submarine propulsion and manufacturing technologies among its members.
3. The member countries have declared AUKUS as a substitute for the Quad.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
14) The Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI), was recently launched by
a) India and USA b) India and EU c) USA and EU d) India and UK
15) Consider the following statements regarding COVAX initiative, recently seen in news
1. COVAX is the initiative of G20 countries.
2. It aims at equitable distribution of Covid- 19 vaccines, particularly focusing on the low- and middle-income countries.
3. India’s ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative aims to fulfil the country's commitment towards COVAX.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2, 3 c) 2 only d) 1, 2, 3
16) Consider the following statements regarding Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
1. It is also known as TPP11 and evolved from the earlier Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
2. All the Pacific rim countries are the members of CPTPP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Polity
1) For filing Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court invokes which of the jurisdiction under them?
a) Appellate jurisdiction b) Writ Jurisdiction c) Original Jurisdiction d) Advisory Jurisdiction
2) Consider the following statements regarding Department-Related Standing Committees (DRSC).
1. The Department-Related Standing Committees (DRSC) are reconstituted every year by both the Presiding Officers of Parliament in
consultation with the respective parties and the government.
2. The committees of the Lok Sabha are more in number than Rajya Sabha.
3. The constitution has made it mandatory for the members to attend the committee meetings since it scrutinises key legislations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 2 only c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
3) Consider the following statements.
1. According to Constitution of India, the State while granting aid to educational institutions, shall not discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language.
2. The right to get government aid for an educational institution run by a minority community, is a fundamental right.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. History, Art and Culture
1) Consider the following statements regarding Harijan Ashram.
1. It was established by Mahatma Gandhi.
2. It was established on the bank of the Sabarmati river.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) Consider the following statements.
1. The majority of the temples built during Gupta period were rock-cut temples.
2. Dashavatara Temple (Deogarh) and Bhitargaon Temple were built during Gupta age.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
3) Consider the following statements regarding Shankhalipi script.
1. Shankhalipi script describe ornate spiral characters that look like conch shells or shankhas.
2. It is found to be engraved on temple pillars, columns and rock surfaces.
3. It was discovered by an English scholar James Prinsep.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
9. Agriculture
1) Consider the following statements.
1. Commercial crops are also covered under minimum support prices (MSPs).
2. IF MSP is made legally binding, no crop can be purchased below the MSP by the private buyers.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) Consider the following statements regarding Pusa decomposer.
1. Pusa decomposer is a bio-enzyme that decomposes stubble within 20-25 days after
spraying and turns it into manure, thereby improving the soil quality.
2. It is cost-effective compared to Happy Seeder.
3. It is developed by DRDO.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
3) Consider the following statements regarding Golden rice.
1. Golden rice is a variety of rice produced through genetic engineering to include genes that increase the beta carotene content.
2. India became the first country in the world to approve commercial production of genetically modified golden rice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
4) Consider the following statements.
1. Currently, more than 50% of India's total workforce is employed in agriculture.
2. In the non-agricultural jobs in India, construction and manufacturing together account for the largest share.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) Consider the following statements.
1. The fair and remunerative price (FRP) of Sugarcane has been increasing in the last 5 years.
2. The fair and remunerative price (FRP) of Sugarcane is linked with the market price or selling price of sugar.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
6) Consider the following statements.
1. The Government announces the hike in Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various crops after adjusting it to CPI inflation.
2. Barley, Lentil and Rapessed are some of the crops included under MSP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Reports and Indices
1) Inclusive Wealth Report (IWR), sometimes seen in news is released by
a) UNFCCC b) World Bank c) UN Environment d) World Economic Forum 2) Consider the following statements
regarding National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
1. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for higher education is released by the Union Minister of Education.
2. It ranks only the top 100 educational institutions and universities in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
3) The latest survey on All India Debt & Investment Survey was conducted by
a) National Statistical Office (NSO)
b) NITI Ayog
c) Ministry of Finance d) Reserve Bank of India
4) Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), sometimes seen in news is the initiative of
a) World Health Organisation (WHO) b) World Trade Organisation (WTO) c) United Nations
d) UNESCO
11. Maps / Places
1) Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in
a) South of Kimberley Plateau
b) Off the coast of Queensland in North- eastern Australia
c) Near Timor Sea in Southern Australia d) Soloman Islands
2) Lampedusa Island, sometimes seen in news is located in
a) Mediterranean Sea b) Caspian Sea c) Red Sea d) Black Sea
3) Arrange the following places from West to East.
1. Garo Hills 2. Jaintia Hills 3. Mikir Hills 4. Mishmi Hills
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1-3-2-4 b) 1-4-2-3 c) 1-2-3-4 d) 1-2-4-3
4) Consider the following statements regarding Gulf of Mexico.
1. The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin of the Pacific Ocean.
2. The present shape of Gulf of Mexico is a result of plate tectonics.
3. The Gulf Stream, which is a warm ocean current, originates in the Gulf of Mexico.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3
d) 3 only
5) Nile River, the longest river in Africa, drains into.
1. Red Sea
2. Mediterranean Sea 3. Lake Victoria 4. Caspian Sea
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 2, 4 c) 1, 3, 4 d) 2, 3
6) Sinjar Mountains, sometimes seen in news lies in a) Syria and Turkey
b) Iraq and Iran c) Iraq and Syria d) Iraq and Jordan
7) Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects a) Adriatic Sea & Ionian Sea
b) Tasman Sea and South Sea
c) Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea d) Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea 8) Consider the following statements.
1. Russia borders both Black Sea and Caspian Sea.
2. Georgia borders only Caspian Sea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
9) Scarborough Shoal and Vanguard Bank sometimes seen in news is located in
a) Baltic Sea b) Caspian Sea c) Mediterranean Sea d) None of the above
10) Consider the following statements regarding Dhauliganga River.
1. Dhauliganga River passes through the Nanda Devi National Park.
2. Dhauliganga River meets the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
11) Which of the following rivers originate from Himalayan mountains?
1. Indus 2. Ganges 3. Yangtze 4. Mekong
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 2, 3 c) 1, 2, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4
12) Haiti, recently seen in news is located in a) Baltic Sea
b) Sargasso Sea c) Black Sea d) Caribbean Sea
