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1. New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between ?
2. Consider the following statements regarding Puducherry Legislative Assembly.
  1. The members of the legislative assembly are both elected directly by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise and nominated by the Government of India.
  2. The Puducherry Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
  1. Grey hydrogen is produced from methane and releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
  2. Blue hydrogen is produced using renewable energy and electrolysis to split water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. Devasthal is a mountain peak in:
5. With reference to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), consider the following statements:
  1. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and 5 other Members including Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority who is the ex-officio Member of the Commission.
  2. It had been established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6. Consider the following statement regarding SFURTI
  1. It is the under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development.
  2. Under the Scheme, the Ministry helps with setting up of infrastructure through Common Facility Centres (CFCs)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7. With reference to the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), consider the following statements:
  1. It is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO for Indian Air Force.
  2. It is meant for neutralizing various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8. Consider the following statements:
  1. As per the latest Livestock Census, the total Livestock population in the country has declined compared to the Livestock Census-2012.
  2. The contribution of Livestock in terms of Gross Value Added (at constant prices) in total agriculture and allied sector has declined in 2018-19 when compared from 2014-15.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
9. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
  1. Swayam Prabha ? Online platform hosting courses from Class 9 till post-graduation
  2. SWAYAM ? DTH channels telecasting of high-quality educational programmes
  3. DIKSHA ? National Digital Infrastructure for Teachers
10. Consider the following statements regarding Census and Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC).
  1. All the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households.
  2. The Census is a statutory exercise and all data collected will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
11. Consider the following statements regarding the National Translation Mission (NTM):
  1. It is being implemented by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs.
  2. It aims to disseminate knowledge in all Indian languages listed in the eighth schedule of the Constitution through translation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
12. Consider the following statements regarding Puducherry Legislative Assembly.
  1. The members of the legislative assembly are both elected directly by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise and nominated by the Government of India.
  2. The Puducherry Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
13. Consider the following statements:
  1. Grey hydrogen is produced from methane and releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
  2. Blue hydrogen is produced using renewable energy and electrolysis to split water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
14. Devasthal is a mountain peak in:
15. With reference to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), consider the following statements:
  1. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and 5 other Members including Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority who is the ex-officio Member of the Commission.
  2. It had been established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
16. Consider the following statement regarding SFURTI
  1. It is the under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development.
  2. Under the Scheme, the Ministry helps with setting up of infrastructure through Common Facility Centres (CFCs)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
17. With reference to the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), consider the following statements:
  1. It is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO for Indian Air Force.
  2. It is meant for neutralizing various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
18. Consider the following statements:
  1. As per the latest Livestock Census, the total Livestock population in the country has declined compared to the Livestock Census-2012.
  2. The contribution of Livestock in terms of Gross Value Added (at constant prices) in total agriculture and allied sector has declined in 2018-19 when compared from 2014-15.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
19. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
  1. Swayam Prabha ? Online platform hosting courses from Class 9 till post-graduation
  2. SWAYAM ? DTH channels telecasting of high-quality educational programmes
  3. DIKSHA ? National Digital Infrastructure for Teachers
20. Consider the following statements regarding Census and Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC).
  1. All the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households.
  2. The Census is a statutory exercise and all data collected will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
21. Consider the following statements regarding the Technology Development Board (TDB):
  1. It confers the National Technology Awards for commercialization of innovative indigenous technologies.
  2. It confers the National Technology Awards for commercialization of innovative indigenous technologies.
22. Consider the following statements:
  1. India shares its longest land border with China.
  2. China shares its longest land border with India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
23. Consider the following statements.
  1. Fog is a phenomenon of small droplets remaining suspended in the air
  2. Western disturbances along the extreme northern India inhibits the development of fog over Delhi-Haryana-Punjab belt.
  3. Clear sky conditions accompanied by calm winds during the day allows the fog to persist for longer than normal duration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
24. Which of the following is the 2nd largest district of India?
25. Consider the following statements regarding the human liver:
  1. All the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver
  2. Bile helps carry away waste products from the liver
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
26. Consider the following statements regarding the Technology Development Board (TDB):
  1. It confers the National Technology Awards for commercialization of innovative indigenous technologies.
  2. It confers the National Technology Awards for commercialization of innovative indigenous technologies.
27. Consider the following statements:
  1. India shares its longest land border with China.
  2. China shares its longest land border with India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
28. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to Land Titling system in India
  1. India currently follows the Conclusive Land titling system under which the ownership title is granted by the government, which takes the responsibility for accuracy.
  2. Land Titling is the generic term used to describe the programs implemented by the government to enable individuals and government to efficiently trade in rights in land and property.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
29. Consider the following statements.
  1. Fog is a phenomenon of small droplets remaining suspended in the air
  2. Western disturbances along the extreme northern India inhibits the development of fog over Delhi-Haryana-Punjab belt.
  3. Clear sky conditions accompanied by calm winds during the day allows the fog to persist for longer than normal duration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
30. Which of the following is the 2nd largest district of India?
31. Consider the following statements regarding the human liver:
  1. All the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver
  2. Bile helps carry away waste products from the liver
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
32. With reference to the India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX), consider the following statements:
  1. IUDX serves as a seamless interface for data providers and data users, including ULBs, to share, request, and access datasets related to cities, urban governance, and urban service delivery.
  2. The India Urban Data Exchange has been developed in partnership between the Smart Cities Mission and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
33. Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogen technology.
  1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and is lighter, energy dense and more efficient than burning petrol.
  2. Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced by splitting water by electrolysis.
  3. Hydrogen fuel has near zero carbon footprint.
  4. Hydrogen fuel is very safe because of very low explosion risk.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
34. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to Guru Ravidass
  1. He was the 4th Guru of the ten Gurus of Sikhism.
  2. The Adi Granth of Sikhs and Panchvani are his famous literary works.
35. Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN)
  1. It is a single non-lapsable reserve fund for Health in the State Consolidated Fund.
  2. The proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education cess levied under Finance Act, 2007 will be credited into the fund.
  3. The fund will be administered and maintained by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
36. With respect to U.S. India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) Initiative, consider the following statements:
  1. It is an initiative of Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
  2. It aims to develop solar space power, an initiative that has the potential of solving humanity's energy needs and greatly mitigating climate change.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
37. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. NISAR space mission proposes to carry a Synthetic Aperture Radar as its payload for capturing very high-resolution images.
  2. It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA to monitor terror launchpads in conflict zones.
38. Which of the following organization has released Global Wage Report?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
39. The Sarawat Mountains, also known as the Sarat, is a mountain range in which of the following Peninsulas?
40. With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
  1. The songs of Ravidas discuss ideas that are at the foundation of Nath Yoga philosophy of Hinduism.
  2. Some of the devotional verses Ravidas composed have been included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
  3. Ravidas and Kabir are contemporaries.
  4. The Rajput princess Mirabai was one of Ravidas disciples.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
41. Consider the following statements with respect to Development Finance Institution (DFI)
  1. It will be set up on a capital base of Rs. 20,000 crores and will have a lending target of Rs. 5 lakh crore in three years.
  2. Debt financing of DFI will be enabled through the infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) and real estate investment trust (REIT) routes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
42. Anaemia Mukt Bharat aims to strengthen the existing mechanisms and foster newer strategies for tackling anaemia. It was launched by:
43. Consider the following statements with respect to Appropriation Bill
  1. It is introduced in Lok Sabha only after discussions on Budget proposals and Voting on Demand for Grants.
  2. Rajya Sabha has no power to recommend any amendments to the bill.
  3. The bill has a unique feature of automatic repeal clause, whereby the Act gets repealed by itself after it meets its statutory purpose.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
44. With respect to Vehicle Scrapping Policy which was launched recently, consider the following statements:
  1. The policy proposes that the commercial vehicles must be de-registered and scrapped after 15 years from the date of registration.
  2. The policy proposes that all vehicles of the Central Government and State Governments will be de-registered after 15 years in case of failure to get the fitness certificate.
  3. The owners who scrap old vehicles were incentivized by waiving of registration fees for purchase of a new vehicle.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
45. With respect to U.S. India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) Initiative, consider the following statements:
  1. It is an initiative of Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
  2. It aims to develop solar space power, an initiative that has the potential of solving humanity's energy needs and greatly mitigating climate change.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
46. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. NISAR space mission proposes to carry a Synthetic Aperture Radar as its payload for capturing very high-resolution images.
  2. It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA to monitor terror launchpads in conflict zones.
47. Which of the following organization has released Global Wage Report?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
48. The Sarawat Mountains, also known as the Sarat, is a mountain range in which of the following Peninsulas?
49. With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
  1. The songs of Ravidas discuss ideas that are at the foundation of Nath Yoga philosophy of Hinduism.
  2. Some of the devotional verses Ravidas composed have been included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
  3. Ravidas and Kabir are contemporaries.
  4. The Rajput princess Mirabai was one of Ravidas disciples.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
50. Anaemia Mukt Bharat aims to strengthen the existing mechanisms and foster newer strategies for tackling anaemia. It was launched by:
51. Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN)
  1. It is a single non-lapsable reserve fund for Health in the State Consolidated Fund.
  2. The proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education cess levied under Finance Act, 2007 will be credited into the fund.
  3. The fund will be administered and maintained by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
52. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. NISAR space mission proposes to carry a Synthetic Aperture Radar as its payload for capturing very high-resolution images.
  2. It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA to monitor terror launchpads in conflict zones.
53. With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
  1. The songs of Ravidas discuss ideas that are at the foundation of Nath Yoga philosophy of Hinduism.
  2. Some of the devotional verses Ravidas composed have been included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
  3. Ravidas and Kabir are contemporaries.
  4. The Rajput princess Mirabai was one of Ravidas disciples.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
54. Anaemia Mukt Bharat aims to strengthen the existing mechanisms and foster newer strategies for tackling anaemia. It was launched by:
55. Consider the following statements with respect to Appropriation Bill
  1. It is introduced in Lok Sabha only after discussions on Budget proposals and Voting on Demand for Grants.
  2. Rajya Sabha has no power to recommend any amendments to the bill.
  3. The bill has a unique feature of automatic repeal clause, whereby the Act gets repealed by itself after it meets its statutory purpose.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
56. With respect to Vehicle Scrapping Policy which was launched recently, consider the following statements:
  1. The policy proposes that the commercial vehicles must be de-registered and scrapped after 15 years from the date of registration.
  2. The policy proposes that all vehicles of the Central Government and State Governments will be de-registered after 15 years in case of failure to get the fitness certificate.
  3. The owners who scrap old vehicles were incentivized by waiving of registration fees for purchase of a new vehicle.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
57. Which of the following summits of Conference of Parties is also called the AGRICULTURAL COP
58. With reference to Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, Consider the following statements
  1. The beneficiaries will be from unorganized sector belonging to BPL category only.
  2. Development of critical public infrastructure constitutes an important aspect of the scheme.
  3. The scheme has been successfully merged with the flagship Ayushman Bharat Yojana recently.
Select the correct option:
59. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
  1. Powering Past Coal Alliance- Launched at CoP 23 Bonn Summit
  2. Local Communities and Indigenous Peopleâ??s Platform- Launched at Marrakech Summit CoP 22
  3. NAZCA Climate Action Portal- Launched at Peru Summit CoP 20
  4. Climate Technology Centre- launched at Doha Summit, CoP 18
60. Select the incorrectly matched Power Plants and their locations from pair below:
  1. Unchahar- Bihar
  2. Vanakbari- Gujarat
  3. Kundah- MP
  4. Khopoli- Maharashtra
61. Theory of Functionalism in social context is best described by which of the following:
62. Operation Red Rose, in news, is related to which of the following:
63. Which of the following countries are members of G7:
64. Which of the following summits of Conference of Parties is also called the AGRICULTURAL COP
65. With reference to Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, Consider the following statements
  1. The beneficiaries will be from unorganized sector belonging to BPL category only.
  2. Development of critical public infrastructure constitutes an important aspect of the scheme.
  3. The scheme has been successfully merged with the flagship Ayushman Bharat Yojana recently.
Select the correct option:
66. With reference to the concept of Net Zero Emissions recently seen in news, which of the following statements best describe it
67. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
  1. Powering Past Coal Alliance- Launched at CoP 23 Bonn Summit
  2. Local Communities and Indigenous Peopleâ??s Platform- Launched at Marrakech Summit CoP 22
  3. NAZCA Climate Action Portal- Launched at Peru Summit CoP 20
  4. Climate Technology Centre- launched at Doha Summit, CoP 18
68. Consider the following statements about Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan:
  1. It was launched on International Day of People with Disabilities to serve the differently abled community of the country.
  2. The initiative is in violation of UN Convention on Rights of Persons with disabilities to which India is not a signatory.
Select the correct option:
69. Select the incorrectly matched Power Plants and their locations from pair below:
  1. Unchahar- Bihar
  2. Vanakbari- Gujarat
  3. Kundah- MP
  4. Khopoli- Maharashtra
70. With reference to rising Mental Health concerns in India lately, consider the following statements:
  1. Provisions for Mental Health and wellbeing were made under the National Health Policy, 2017 but there still remains to be a law passed by the parliament.
  2. Rate of suicides in India has been steadily increasing over the last 5 years.
Select the correct option:
71. Theory of Functionalism in social context is best described by which of the following:
72. Which of the following countries are members of G7:
73. Consider the following power plants:
  1. Khopoli
  2. Radhanagari
  3. Kakrapar
  4. Uran
Which of the given are Hydel Power plants located in Maharashtra?
74. Consider the following statements amidst the rise of cyber security concerns in India and the world:
  1. India is a signatory to Budapest Convention but the ratification remains pending in the parliament.
  2. International Telecom Union is a global UN agency mandated to keep the cyber security threats in the world at bay.
  3. Australia, like India, still does not have any safeguards against breach of privacy.
Which if the mentioned statements are correct:
75. With reference to Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997, consider the following statements:
  1. It aimed at cutting GHG emissions across the developed world by about 5% by 2012 compared with pre industrial levels
  2. Annex B are countries which are still developing and are not mentioned under Annex 1 of the Protocol
  3. Extension of Implementation of Kyoto Protocol by 2017 was finalised at COP 18 in Doha.
Select the correct statements from options below:
76. What is the theme chosen for Global Investorâ??s Meet- scheduled to be held in Rajasthan in 2022?
77. Which of the following summits of Conference of Parties is also called the AGRICULTURAL COP
78. With reference to Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, Consider the following statements
  1. The beneficiaries will be from unorganized sector belonging to BPL category only.
  2. Development of critical public infrastructure constitutes an important aspect of the scheme.
  3. The scheme has been successfully merged with the flagship Ayushman Bharat Yojana recently.
Select the correct option:
79. With reference to the concept of Net Zero Emissions recently seen in news, which of the following statements best describe it
80. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
  1. Powering Past Coal Alliance- Launched at CoP 23 Bonn Summit
  2. Local Communities and Indigenous Peopleâ??s Platform- Launched at Marrakech Summit CoP 22
  3. NAZCA Climate Action Portal- Launched at Peru Summit CoP 20
  4. Climate Technology Centre- launched at Doha Summit, CoP 18
81. Consider the following statements about Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan:
  1. It was launched on International Day of People with Disabilities to serve the differently abled community of the country.
  2. The initiative is in violation of UN Convention on Rights of Persons with disabilities to which India is not a signatory.
Select the correct option:
82. Select the incorrectly matched Power Plants and their locations from pair below:
  1. Unchahar- Bihar
  2. Vanakbari- Gujarat
  3. Kundah- MP
  4. Khopoli- Maharashtra
83. With reference to rising Mental Health concerns in India lately, consider the following statements:
  1. Provisions for Mental Health and wellbeing were made under the National Health Policy, 2017 but there still remains to be a law passed by the parliament.
  2. Rate of suicides in India has been steadily increasing over the last 5 years.
Select the correct option:
84. Theory of Functionalism in social context is best described by which of the following:
85. Operation Red Rose, in news, is related to which of the following:
86. Where was the statue of Manipur Pony inaugurated?
Select the correct answer
87. Which of the following statements are true about CCI?
  1. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002.
  2. The Competition Committee of India (CCI) is a statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002.
  3. The CCI is a price regulator and also a referee to ensure fair market practice in a competing trade environment.
  4. The CCI is not a price regulator but a referee to ensure fair market practice in a competing trade environment.
Select the correct statement
88. Which of the following are true/resonate correctly with Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?
  1. The CBD Secretariat is based in Montreal, Canada.
  2. CBD is a legally binding treaty to conserve biodiversity that has been in force since 1993 and has been ratified by 196 nations.
  3. India enacted Biological Diversity Act in 2002 for giving effec to the provisions of the CBD
  4. The CBD Secretariat is based in Brampton, Canada.
Select the correct answer
89. Mission Indradhanush launched by Government of India aims at
select the correct answer.
90. Which state/UT has announced to set up the ?Education Service Selection Commission??
Select the correct answer.
91. When is the ?World Homoeopathy Day? observed every year?
Select the correct answer.
92. ?National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical System (NM-ICPS)? is associated with which Union Ministry?
Select the correct answer.
93. Where is the Indian Navy?s First Training Squadron base located?
Select the correct answer.
94. HOPI is an ethnic group belonign to which of the following county?
Select the correct answer.
95. Which state launched the ?Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana??
Select the correct answer.
96. Who is the current chairperson of UPSC
Select the correct answer.
97. Consider the following statements with reference to White Phosphorus(WP):
  1. It occurs naturally on the earth crust due to which it is easily available.
  2. It is used as a food additive.
  3. It does not catch fire easily and is used in safety equipments.
  4. WP has been categorized as a chemical weapon by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
98. Consider the following statements with reference to Facial Recognition Technology (FRT):
  1. The variation in light intensity has an impact on the quality of FRT.
  2. It can recognize an individual only when his/her face is already stored in the database.
  3. It can be used to identify criminals but its application in retail shopping is still doubtful.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
99. Consider the following statements with reference to Aadhaar:
  1. An executive body was created to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID).
  2. In a Masked Aadhaar card, only the last 5 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.
  3. Aadhaar is mandatory for registration on the CoWin portal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
100. Consider the following statements with reference to Air Independent Propulsion (AIP):
  1. The submarine needs to surface everyday to charge the battery.
  2. Installing AIP increases the length and weight of the boats.
  3. It offers the possibility of increasing underwater endurance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
101. Consider the following statements with reference to 'Endosulfan':
  1. It occurs naturally in the environment.
  2. It burns easily, similar to turpentine.
  3. Being a toxic substance it is not used in agriculture.
  4. It is listed under the Rotterdam Convention but not under the Stockholm Convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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