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D voters can apply for inclusion of their names in the updated NRC. However, their
names will. Be finally included only when the appropriate Foreigner Tribunal declares
them as non-foreigners.
All Indian Citizens including their children and descendants who have moved to Assam
post 24 March 1971 would be eligible for inclusion in the updated NRC on adducing
satisfactory proof of residence in any part of the country (outside Assam) as on 24
March 1971.
Persons who can provide any one of the documents issued up to midnight of 24 March
1971 as mentioned in the list of documents admissible for citizenship.
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The pilot AMRIT outlet will be managed by the government-owned HLL Life care Ltd
Provide drugs at affordable prices only on the prescription of a doctor for AIIMS patients
and also other hospitals
Q.40) Consider the following statements with respect to Swarna Bharat Yojana
1. The scheme is aimed to decrease gold imports by mobilising gold in the domestic market
2. Gold monetisation, Indian gold coins, Gold bond scheme are some of the ancillary
schemes related to Swarna Bharat Yojana
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.40) Solution (c)
Both the statements are true
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Now-Swarna-Bharat-campaign-by-centralgovernment/articleshow/49660918.cms
Q.41) Swasth Dharaa Khet Haraa is a slogan of which of the following scheme by
Government of India
a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi sinchana Yojana
b) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
c) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
d) Soil health card scheme
Q.41) Solution (d)
Soil health card scheme has the slogan of Swasth Dharaa Khet Haraa
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FESTIVALS/RITUALS
1. Chaitra
The month of Chaitra is also associated with the coming of Spring, since Holi, the spring
festival of colour, is celebrated on the eve of Chaitra (namely, the last day of Phalgun
month). Exactly 6 days after which the festival of Chaiti Chhath is observed.
In lunar religious calendars, Chaitra begins with the new moon in March/April and is the first
month of the year. The first of Chaitra is celebrated as New Year's Day, known as Gudi
Padwa in Maharashtra, Chaitrai Vishu and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Other
important festivals in the month are; Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of Lord Ram
celebrated on the 9th day of Chaitra, and Hanuman Jayanti that falls on the last day
(purnima) of Chaitra.
2. Vaikha The harvest festival of (Baisakhi) is celebrated in this month. Vaisakha Purnima
is celebrated as Buddha Purnima or the birthday of Gautama Buddha amongst southern
Buddhists or the Theravada school. Purnima refers to the Full Moon. Known in Sinhalese as
Vesak, it is observed in the full moon of May
3. Jyaiha
Vat Pournima is a celebration observed in Maharashtra and Karnataka, India. It is celebrated
on the full moon day (the 15th) of the month of Jyeshtha on the Hindu Calendar, which falls
in June on the Gregorian Calendar. Women pray for their husbands by tying threads around
a banyan tree on this day. It honors Savitri, the legendary wife of Satyavan who escaped
death for her husband's life.
Snana Yatra is a bathing festival celebrated on the Purnima the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. It
is an important festival of the Jagannath Cult. The deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra,
Sudarshan, and Madanmohan are brought out from the Jagannath Temple (Puri) and taken
in a procession to the Snana Bedi. They are ceremonially bathed and decorated for a public
audience. Sitalsasthi Carnival is being conducted in this month on the day of Jyeshtha
Shuddha Shashthi in Odisha for many centuries
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India is the second largest producer of silk in the world. Among the four varieties of silk
produced in the country, Mulberry accounts for 74 per cent (19476 MT), Tasar 10 per
cent (2619 MT), Eri 16.0 per cent (4237 MT) and Muga 0.5 per cent (148 MT) of the total
raw silk production of 26,480 MT in 2013-14.
Sericulture provides gainful occupation to around 63 Lakh persons in rural and
semiurban areas in India.
Muga is unique in having a golden sheen and is a prized possession of India. Muga is
largely restricted to Assam and other north-eastern states and recently spread to West
Bengal.
About 80% of the silk produced in the country is of mulberry silk, majority of which is
produced in the three southern States of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
followed by West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir. Mulberry sericulture is practiced since
time immemorial in the North Eastern Region (NER).
The tropical Tasar silk is produced largely in the central India covering the tribal areas of
Jharkhand , Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra
Pradesh, Orissa, etc. Oak Tasar is produced in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland,
Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, etc.
Eri is grown in Assam and the adjacent north-eastern states, Bihar, West Bengal and
Odisha.
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Q.59) Consider the following statements related to Indian Rhinos Vision 2020:
1) The goal of IRV 2020 is to increase the total rhino population in Assam from 2,000 to
3,000 by the year 2020
2) Pabitora National Park has the largest number of one horned rhinos in the world
3) Kaziranga National Park has the highest density of rhinos in the world.
4) Translocations of rhinos from source populations in Kaziranga and Pabitora to target
areas such as Manas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2, 3 and 4
Q.59) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park has the largest number of one horned rhinos in the world
whereas Pabitora National Park has the highest density of rhinos in the world.
Q.60) Consider the following with regard to Intellectual Property Rights:
1) Every year World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) is being observed on 26 April
2) It highlights the importance of intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks,
industrial designs, copyright) in encouraging innovation and creativity.
3) 2016 Theme: Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined.
Choose the correct code
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of the above
Q.60) Solution (d)
Explanation:
Every year World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) is being observed on 26 April to
highlight importance of intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial
designs, copyright) in encouraging innovation and creativity.
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2016 Theme: Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined. The theme seeks to explore the
future of culture in the digital age in order to answer questions how we create it, how
we access it, how we finance it related to it.
The idea of declaring a particular day as a World Intellectual Property Day was mooted
in October 1999 at the General Assembly of the WIPO
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It would provide the Visibility and Transparency of the EXIM Container Movement by
covering the entire movement through rail or road till the ICDs (Inland Container Depot)
and CFSs (Container Freight Station).
Service will integrate the information available with various agencies across the supply
chain to provide detailed real time information within a single window
Help in reducing the overall lead time of the container movement across the western
corridor and lower the transaction costs incurred by shippers and consignees
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Q.77) Sahayog Kaijin is a joint coast guard exercise between India and
a) Oman
b) Japan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka
Q.77) Solution (b)
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-japan-conduct-joint-exercise-sahyogkaijinoff-chennai-coast/article8
Q.78) Consider the following
1. Mitra shakti India and Sri Lanka
2. Indradhanush India and UK
3. Varuna India and Russia
Which of the following military exercises are wrongly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Q.78) Solution (c)
Varuna is a naval exercise between India and France
Q.79) Consider the following
1. Tsomoriri
2. Deepor Beel
3. Koleru Lake
Which of the above given lakes/Sanctuary is/are a designated Ramsar sites?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All
Q.79) Solution (d)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ramsar_sites_in_India
Q.80) Razmnama is a Persian translation of which of the following Indian works
a) Ramayana
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Population
1,663,202
64,275 38,438 25,837
%
95.60
3.69 2.20 1.48
1,188
1,842
10,023
0.06
0.10
0.55%
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1.Saffron
2.Potato
3.Garlic
4.Turmeric
A-B-C-D
a) 3-4-1-2
b) 2-3-4-1
c) 2-4-3-1
d) 2-3-1-4
Q.99) Solution is (b)
Explanation:
Underground stem
1. Tuber like potato
2. Corm like Colocasia, Saffron
3. Bulb like Onion, Garlic etc.
4. Rhizome like Turmeric, Ginger etc.
Q.100) Match the following
1. Operation Cactus Srilanka
2. Operation Pawan Maldives
3. Operation Green Hunt China
Select the correct match of Indian Military Operations with other countries
a) 1 and 2
b) Only 2
c) 2 and 3
d) None
Q.100) Solution (d)
Operation Cactus was in news recently (It was with Maldives)
http://www.thehindu.com/specials/indiamaldives-relations-at-a-glance/article8460835.ece
Operation Green Hunt- Anti-Naxalite Operation of GoI
Operation Pawan- Srilanka
Q.101) Consider the following
1. Evaporation of gas
2. Compression of the gas
3. Solubility of Gas
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It is developed by DRDO
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I. The Energy Report & Living Planet Report: By WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
II. Report on Regular Resources: UNICEF (United Nations Childrens Emergency Fund)
III. Global Environment Outlook: UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
UNEP
HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
Earthwatch: For an efficient surveillance of the environment
UNEP members decided to protect biodiversity (80s) Drafted an agreement and
presented it during the Earth Summit (Rio-Brazil, 1992) Signatures led to what you
so fondly study today about Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
CBD = Cartagena + Aichi + Nagoya
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Aichi Targets
Nagoya Protocol on Genetic Resources
Q.124) Consider the following statements about the sport Jallikattu
1. It is a bull taming sport and is organised during Pongal.
2. It is native to the state of Tamil Nadu and has been in practice since Sangam age.
3. Eruthattam is another name for Jallikattu.
Choose the incorrect statement/s from the options given below:
a) Only 1
b) Both 1 and 3
c) Both 2 and 3
d) Only 3
Q.124) Solution (d)
Eruthattam is a bull-chasing sport whereas Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport.
Q.125) Recently National Mineral Exploration Policy was cleared. Consider the following
statements about (NMEP)
1. Of Indias entire Obvious Geological Potential (OGP) area, identified by GSI, only 10 per
cent has been explored and mining is undertaken in 1.5-2 per cent of this area.
2. The revenue-sharing of the government and the private entities would strictly be in the
form of lump-sum, to be paid throughout the period of mining lease with nontransferable rights.
3. Mining leases (ML) and prospecting license-cum-mining lease (PL-cum-ML) will be
granted only through an auction process.
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It is a pandemic outbreak Means Disease outbreak occurs over a wide geographic area
and affects a very high proportion of the population.
Swine influenza is a respiratory disease that occurs in pigs that is caused by the Influenza
A virus.
Its a highly contagious disease that can easily spread from person to person.
Q.172) Consider the following statement with respect to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory
Authority of India)
1. TRAI is an apex body to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs
for telecom services which were earlier vested in the State government
2. Recently TRAI was accorded the status of Non banking financial company
Select the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.172) Solution (d)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was, thus, established with effect from
20th February 1997 by an Act of Parliament, called the Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India Act, 1997, to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs for
telecom services which were earlier vested in the Central Government.
It is not a non banking financial company
Q.173) Virtual reality is making headlines nowadays. Consider the following statement
with respect to the term Virtual reality
Virtual reality is the creation of a virtual environment presented to our senses in such a
way that we experience it as if we were really there.
Medicine is one of the biggest beneficiaries with the development of virtual reality.
It is also called floating multimedia
Select the correct option
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) Only 1
d) All
Q.173) Solution (a)
Click here to know more about virtual reality
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This question can be asked in Mains from S&T part of GS 3, from prelims perspective
know the basics.
Q.174) The kind of unemployment when the economy experiences many ups and downs is
known as
a) Frictional unemployment
b) Structural unemployment
c) Cyclical unemployment
d) Seasonal unemployment
Q.174) Solution (c)
http://study.com/academy/lesson/three-types-of-unemployment-cyclical-frictionalstructural.html
Cyclical Unemployment
Over time, the economy experiences many ups and downs. That's what we call cyclical
unemployment because it goes in cycles. Cyclical unemployment occurs because of
these cycles. When the economy enters a recession, many of the jobs lost are
considered cyclical unemployment.
For example, during the Great Depression, the unemployment rate surged as high as
25%. That means one out of four people were willing and able to work, but could not
find work! Most of this unemployment was considered cyclical unemployment.
Eventually, unemployment came down again. As you can see, at least part of
unemployment can be explained by looking at the cycles, or the ups and downs of the
economy.
Q.175) Consider the following statements with respect to SAARC countries
1. SAARC is an economic and political organization of eight countries in Southern Asia that
includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
2. The headquarters of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal
Select the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.175) Solution (b)
Mauritius is not a member of SAARC
Q.176) Consider the following statements with respect to Intended Nationally
Determined Contributions
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Q.182) Consider the following statements with respect to Medecins Sans Frontieres
(MSF)
1. It is also called by the name Doctors without Borders
2. It was formed aftermath of World War 2
Select the correct answer
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.182) Solution (a)
Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international
humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate,
best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic
diseases. It was founded in France in response to the Biafran War. The organization is
known in most of the world by its localized name or simply as MSF; in Canada and the
United States the name Doctors without Borders is commonly used.
Q.183) The method of removing pollutants with the help of living organism like Bacteria is
known as
a) Bio magnification
b) Bio Remediation
c) Leaching
d) Bio Accumulation
Q.183) Solution (b)
Bio remediation is the use of microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants in
to less toxic forms.
Q.184) Consider the following statements with respect to Dispersion of light
1. The sequence VIBGYOR is in the order of increasing frequency.
2. The red light used in the traffic light is visible even in dense fog, because it has lowest
frequency in the VIBGYOR colour spectrum.
Select the correct option from code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
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a) A B C D : 3 1 4 2
b) A B C D : 3 4 1 2
c) A B C D : 2 4 1 3
d) A B C D : 2 1 4 3
Q.186) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Self-explanatory factual question
Q.187) According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which region will be a big
source of crude oil imports for India as countrys oil demand is set to increase to five
million barrels per day by 2021?
a) Gulf region
b) The United States of America (USA)
c) Middle East region
d) Central Asia region
Q.187) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Self-explanatory factual question
Q.188) Consider the following
1. French
2. Arabic
3. Spanish
4. Chinese
Which of the following is an official language of United Nations?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 3 and 4
Q.188) Solution (d)
http://www.un.org/en/sections/about-un/official-languages/
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Solution to this question is modified and corrected. Please refer below and update the
same.
Doubts: Baba ji plz clarify ques 24 option b.. It is not correct NFSM is separate, not a part of
NMSA..?????
Clarification:
There is a new umbrella scheme The Krishonnati Yojana (Refer IYB, 2016)
It is provided that both NMSA and NFSM are included in this scheme.
Q.197) Global energy architecture performance index report (GEAPI) is released by which
of the following international institutions.
a) World economic forum
b) United Nations development programme
c) United Nations environment programme
d) International renewable energy agency
Q.197) Solution (a)
World economic forum releases Global energy architecture performance index report
(GEAPI).
It explored the energy architecture of 126 countries based on their ability to provide
energy access across three dimensions of the "energy triangle" affordability,
environmental sustainability, security and access.
India has been ranked at 90 out of 126 countries.
Q.198) Which among the following statements is/are not correct?
1) Infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of deaths of children under one year of age per
1000 live births.
2) Neonatal death the death of a baby before or during birth after 28 weeks of gestation.
Choose the appropriate code:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Q.198) Solution (b)
Infant mortality: refers to deaths of young children, typically those less than one year of
age.
It is measured by the infant mortality rate (IMR), which is the number of deaths of
children under one year of age per 1000 live births.
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Stillbirth: the death of a baby before or during birth after 28 weeks of gestation
(according to WHO definition).
Neonatal death: the death of a baby within the first 28 days of life. (so option 2 is wrong)
Q.199) India is progressing on acquisition and exploration of the Farzad-B gas oilfields. In
which country does this oil field belong to?
a) Papua New Guinea
b) Iran
c) Turkmenistan
d) UAE
Q.199) Solution (b)
Link:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/farzadb-gas-project-deal-on-iran-gasfield-may-be-sealed-by-oct/article8687362.ece
Q.200) Which country is likely to set up an International Maritime Judicial Centre?
a) Japan
b) USA
c) China
d) India
Q.200) Solution (c)
Link:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/china-to-build-internationalmaritime-judicial-centre-116031300070_1.html
Q.201) Though India has one of the largest coal reserves in the world, but the extraction of
Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is less than optimal because
1) India lacks in CBM related services.
2) Lack of infrastructure and CBM related technology.
3) Low gas prices in domestic market.
4) Most of CBM reserves are in tribal areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.201) Solution (d)
All the statements are correct factual question
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Q.207) The ordinance making power of president lies with which of the following articles
of Indian constitution
a) Article 122
b) Article 123
c) Article 124
d) Article 125
Q.207) Solution (b)
Self explanatory
Q.208) Anuradhapura is an ancient Buddhist town found in which of the following
country
a) Thailand
b) Sri Lanka
c) Cambodia
d) Nepal
Q.208) Solution (b)
Anuradhapura is a ancient Buddhist site in Sri Lanka which was famous during the time
of Ashoka. Ashoka sent his emissarys to propagate Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Buddhas
relics can also be found in this place. PM modi visited Anuradhapura when he made a
trip to Sri Lanka last time.
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The Honble Prime Minister during the review of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan on 22nd June,
2015 desired that the Ministry of Human Resource Development may explore the
possibility of young professionals being encouraged to volunteer their services in
Government schools. The Ministry of Human Resource Development recognizes the
unique place of volunteers in schools. School volunteers are mentors, confidantes and
communicators. Vidyanjali is an initiative to enhance community and private sector
involvement in Government run elementary schools across the country under the
overall aegis of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. Through this initiative people from the Indian
Diaspora, retired teachers, retired government officials including retired defence
personnel, retired professionals and women who are home makers can volunteer at a
school that requests for one.
Vidyanjali will also cover initiatives under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and
Public Private Partnership (PPP), with Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Companies,
private corporate and others.
The scheme is implemented by Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
http://vidyanjali.mygov.in/index.php/frontend/guideline
Q.232) Consider the following statements
1. Food produced from organic farming has high nutritional values
2. Organic farming promotes the use of crop rotations and cover crops
3. Use of pesticides are strictly prohibited under Organic farming
Select the incorrect code
a) 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) 1 and 3
d) Only 3
Q.232) Solution (c)
Statement 1- Not a proved fact
Statement 3- No, some naturally occurring pesticides are used
http://www.business-standard.com/article/b2b-connect/organic-farming-a-boon-or-abane-115082800513_1.html
Q.233) Consider the following differences between HRIDAY and PRASAD Schemes by the
Government
1. PRASAD is under Tourism Ministry while HRIDAY is under Urban Development Ministry.
2. HRIDAY cities are chosen based on it elements governing faith, spirituality and religion
whereas PRASAD cities are chosen based on their heritage status.
Select the correct option exhibiting the correct difference/s between HRIDAY & PRASAD:
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Link:
http://www.financialexpress.com/markets/indian-markets/multi-commodityexchange-rallies-9-as-rbi-allows-fiis-to-buy-shares/263329/
A committee headed by Habibullah suggested the possible merger of FMC with SEBI,
citing the reason that the structure of the FMC is not fully suited to the challenges of an
emerging market and needed to be overhauled
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Himalaya: Kumaon-Garhwal
River: R. Mandakini
News: 2013s devastating flood
Q.239) Which of the following hills host the Lomash Rishi cave, Sudama cave and Karan
Chaupar caves?
a) Amarkantak
b) Barabar
c) Nagarjuni
d) Pir Panjal
Q.239)Solution (b)
Barabar Caves
One of the oldest existing rock cut temples in India
Situated on the bank of the Phalgu river, Gaya in Bihar; in the twin hills of Barabar (4)
and Nagarjuni (3)
By Emperor Asoka and his grandson Dasratha
For Ajivika SectBelief in determinismdeeply ascetic sect (considered by many to be a
separate belief)
Lomas Rishi is one of the oldest rock-cut chambers in India
Q.240) This particular mineral has been discovered by the Curiosity rover on Mars
suggesting the fact that Mars has hosted explosive volcanoes in the past
a) Coal
b) Methane
c) Tridymite
d) Sphalerite
Q.240) Solution (c)
Tridymite is a high-temperature polymorph of Silica (SiO2)
Q.241) Consider the following statements:
1. One of only five elemental metals that is liquid at or near room temperature.
2. It is a hazardous material as a metal and its radioisotopes present a high health risk if
released into the environment.
3. It is a by-product of nuclear power and is highly soluble in water, making it ideal for
measuring the release of radioactive material into the ocean
Identify the element:
a) Caesium
b) Uranium
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To provide an online portal to help taxpayers resolve the mismatches in their returns, if
any
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Q.249) Where will the jointly developed naval base by India and Seychelles be located?
a) Djibouti
b) Assumption Island
c) Somalia
d) Reunion Island
Q.249) Solution (b)
Once ready, the naval base to be built by the defence forces of India, and Seychelles will
help India exercise greater control over the Indian Oceans western region all the way to the
piracy-prone eastern African coastline.
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Q.250) Which of the following statements are not correct about the Lakshadweep islands?
1. They are all coral islands.
2. Rainfall is very scarce
3. They are the extended part of the continent.
4. They have Indias only active volcano, i.e. Barren Island.
Select the code from below:
a) 1,2 and 4
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.250) Solution (c)
Lakshadweep islands have a coral origin.
Barren island lies in Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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Solutions:
Development of Banking Correspondent
Development of Mobile Money Networks
Activate models like BAPUBiometrically Authenticated Physical Uptake
Significant savings and efficiency gains can be achieved by transferring funds directly
from the state/central government to the worker rather than layer by layer (Centre
State District Block Panchayat), with leakages along the way
PAHAL scheme DBT in LPG
Transferring LPG subsidies via DBT
Reduced leakages by 24 per cent but occurrence of the exclusion of few genuine
beneficiaries
Identifies beneficiaries by linking households LPG customer numbers with Aadhaar
numbers to eliminate ghost and duplicate households from beneficiary rolls
Expenditure Information Network (EIN) development of IT systems and strong
coordination
BAPUBiometrically Authenticated Physical Uptake
Beneficiaries verify their identities through scanning their thumbprint on a POS (Point of
Sale) machine while buying the subsidised product
Activated in the Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, with significant leakage reductions
Note:
97 per cent of LPG is consumed by the richest 30 per cent of households
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MGNREGS is one of the governments largest schemes, and forms 41 per cent of DBT
expenditure
National Food Security Act (NFSA) provides for subsidised grain to households but a cash
transfer maternal entitlement to mothers.
Jan Dhan is monitored at household level, while Aadhaar is an individual identifier
With DBT, subsidies are transferred to beneficiaries in cash whereas with BAPU,
beneficiaries certify their identity using Aadhaar and then physically take the subsidised
goods like today
Aadhaar
Brief:
Seeks to provide unique identification numbers to each individual in a country
Collection of demographic and biometric information
Usage of technology expansion of opportunities
A.P. Shah Committee report Safeguards regarding privacy w.r.t. Aadhaar; National
Security is the only ground on which a Competent Authority can share this information
Linked with: DBT Jan Dhan Yojna; help in financial inclusion drive and providing easy
access to loans.
E-commerce: Merchants are not allowed to collect Aadhaar information from general
public for printing Aadhaar card amount to a criminal offence punishable with
imprisonment
SC
Aadhaar not mandatory to receive benefits of the social welfare schemes
Prohibited the sharing the Aadhaar information with any agency
Government Identity Schemes
The NPR Scheme: 2004 Amendment of the Citizenship Act; Central govt. has the power to
compulsorily register citizens for an Identity Card
UIDAI: Set up through an executive notification.
Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill,
2016
Passed by Parliament
To provide efficient, transparent, and targeted delivery of subsidies, benefits and
services
Provides for the establishment of the Unified Identification Authority of India
Provides for establishment, operation and maintenance of the Central Identity Data
Repository
Aadhaar number cannot confer right of or proof of citizenship of domicile
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Q.267) Consider the following statements with respect to National youth policy 2014
1. The National youth policy 2014 replaces National youth policy 2003 to reap the benefits
of Demographic dividend.
2. The National youth policy defines the age of youth from 18 to 29 years.
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site, and the Amaravati Mahachaitya stupa was built here between the 2nd century BCE
and the 3rd century CE.
Designated as a historic site by the Government of India, Amaravati has been chosen as
one of the sites for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)
scheme of Government of India.
It is located on the banks of river Krishna.
Q.278) As per Ease of Doing Business Rank 2015, India ranked 130 out of 189 countries.
Which of the following parameters are used in calculating ease of doing business rank?
1. Starting a business
2. Getting electricity
3. Trading across borders
4. Getting credit
5. Protecting minority investors
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 4 and 5 only
d) All the above
Q.278) Solution (d)
Starting a business
Dealing with construction permits
Getting electricity
Registering property
Getting credit
Protecting minority investors
Paying taxes
Trading across borders
Enforcing contracts
Q.279) Match list 1 with list 2 and choose the correct answer using the codes given below
1. BrahMos- A. Anti tank guided missile
2. AkashB. Stealth cruise missile
3. PrithviC. Surface to air missile
4. NAGD. Short range ballistic missile
Code
1234
a) B A C D
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A-B-C-D
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A brackish water lagoon; largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in
the world
Spread: Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha
Where: At the mouth of R. Dayaflowing into the Bay of Bengal
Birds: Hosts over 160 species of birds
Home to the only known population of Irrawaddy dolphins in India (Critically
endangered)
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The persistent winds, which flow down slope off the continent and are shaped by
Antarcticas topography, pile ice up against the massive ice shield, enhancing its thickness.
This band of ice, which varies in width from roughly 100 to 1,000 km, encapsulates and
protects younger, thinner ice in the ice pack behind it from being reduced by winds and
waves. The team also used QuikScat radar data to classify the different types of Antarctic
sea ice.
Older, thicker sea ice returns a stronger radar signal than younger, thinner ice does. They
found the sea ice within the protective shield was older and rougher (due to longer
exposure to wind and waves), and thicker (due to more snow accumulation).
As the sea ice cover expands and ice drifts away from the continent, areas of open water
form behind it on the sea surface, creating ice factories conducive to rapid sea ice growth,
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Syndication
Q.313) Which of the following are not affected by Solar Storm/flare?
1. Short wave radio communication
2. Lon range radio communication
3. Chromosphere
4. Ionosphere
5. Astronauts
Select the appropriate code
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 4
c) 1, 4 and 5
d) None
Q.313) Solution (d)
All are affected by Solar flare
The soft X-ray flux of X class flares increases the ionization of the upper atmosphere, which
can interfere with short-wave radio communication and can heat the outer atmosphere and
thus increase the drag on low orbiting satellites, leading to orbital decay.
X-rays and UV radiation emitted by solar flares can affect Earth's ionosphere and disrupt
long-range radio communications. Direct radio emission at decimetric wavelengths may
disturb the operation of radars and other devices that use those frequencies
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Q.342) The assigned code name of Indias first nuclear bomb explosion in 1974 is:
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Shakti
c) Smiling Buddha
d) Operation Crossroads
Q.342) Solution (c)
Operation Blue Star:
An Indian military operation which occurred between 3 June and 8 June 1984, ordered
by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in order to establish control over the Harmandir Sahib
Complex in Amritsar, Punjab, and remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his armed
followers from the complex buildings.
The operation had two componentsOperation Metal, confined to the Harmandir
Sahib complex, and Operation Shop, which raided the Punjabi countryside to capture
any suspects
Roots: The Khalistan Movement was a political Sikh nationalist movement that wanted to
create an independent state for Sikh people, inside the current North-Western Republic of
India.
After-effects:
Led to the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 31 October 1984 by two of her
Sikh bodyguards triggering the 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Bombing of Ari India Flight 182 the largest mass murder in Canadian history and the
attack, considered to be a retaliation against India for the Operation Blue Star
Smiling Buddha: The first confirmed nuclear weapons test by a nation outside the five
permanent members of the United Nations Security Council
Operation Shakti: The second nuclear testPokhran-II was the series of five nuclear bomb
test explosions conducted by India at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range in May 1998
The Operation Crossroads series in July 1946, was the first post-war test series and one of
the largest military operations in U.S. history.
Q.343) Consider the following statements:
1. He was also known as Bacha Khan.
2. He founded the Khudai Khidmatgar ("Servants of God") movement in 1929.
3. He strongly opposed the All-India Muslim League's demand for the partition of India.
Identify the personality from the following options:
a) Badruddin Tyabji
b) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
c) Hakim Ajmal Khan
d) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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In a myopic eye, the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina and not at
the retina itself. This defect may arise due to
Excessive curvature of the eye lens, or
elongation of the eyeball. This defect can be corrected by using a concave lens of
suitable power.
It explored the energy architecture of 126 countries based on their ability to provide
energy access across three dimensions of the "energy triangle" affordability,
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Q.387) The elements of one of the following faith dominate Sittannavasal painting
identify the dominating faith from the options given below:
a) Brahanical
b) Jainism
c) Buddhism
d) Tantric Cult
Q.387) Solution (b)
Sittanavasal Caves represent one of the best cave paintings of early medieval India. These
are example of rock-cut architecture based on Jain thought and ideologies. They have a
close form of Ajanta and Bagh caves.
These paintings show the extent of the penetration of Jainism in South and also reflects that
Jainism was popular in the South during those days.
Q.388) Identify this Solar System object/body that are composed mainly of frozen
volatiles such as methane, ammonia and water
a) Asteroid
b) Meteors
c) Kuiper Belt Object
d) Satellites of Pluto
Q.388) Solution (c)
Sometimes called the EdgeworthKuiper belt, it is a circumstellar disc in the Solar System
beyond the planets, extending from the orbit of Neptune (at 30 AU) to approximately 50 AU
from the Sun.
Home to three officially recognized dwarf planets: Pluto, Haumea, and Makemake
Makemake: 2nd brightest icy dwarf planet after Pluto
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Q.389) Identify the committee set up to simplify the provisions of the Income Tax Act,
1961
a) Abhijit Sen Committee
b) Justice R.V.Easwar Committee
c) Ashok Mehta Committee
d) Naresh Chandra Committee
Q.389) Solution (b)
Justice R.V.Easwar Committee
Rationalise Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provisions for the Income Tax: To improve
cash flow position of small tax payers
Abhijit Sen Committee: Was set up to look into the Impact of Futures Trading on
Commodity Prices
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