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New headings with London from Top 1,000,000 websites extracted on 2020-02-27

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What I wore to London Fashion Week this February 13
London prayer times 9
Things to do in London this Christmas 7
Interior Designer of Londons Luxury Homes 6
Things to do in London Bridge Area 6
Tuition And Accommodation Scholarships At The University Of The Arts London – UK 2019 6
Searcys at the Gherkin – London Restaurant Review 6
Sash windows business in London thriving 5
OFFICIAL: Hearts Of Oak Versus Asante Kotoko London clash postponed 5
Private Gastro London 5
Email Marcom Conference brings 48 International Leaders to London Inbox Expo 2020 from emailexpert 5
Guitar Lessons London 5
London-based Gyana raises 39M for a no-code approach to data science 5
Billie Eilish – No Time To Die Live From The BRIT Awards London 4
Najbolj odmevni modni reviji z modnega tedna v Londonu po mnenju urednice Ellesi 4
Weekend Staycation at The Arch London 4
London Fashion Week AW18 in review 4
Pride In London just launched their theme for this year! 4
Viral London Tube Singer Performs ‘Shallow’ 4
Найкрасивіші весільні сукні 2018 – модні тенденції тренди кольори – довгі короткі пишні – колекції Елі Сааб Зухаїр Мурад Pronovias Temperley London Monique Lhuillier Naeem Khan 4
Nach Brexit: London droht mit Abbruch von Gesprächen im Juni 4
DUPLEXES FOR SALE Pioneer road Osapa London Lekki Lagos 4
London Star Sweatshirt 4
FASHIONFORROYALS RECOMMENDS – RESTAURANTS IN LONDON FOR A DATE NIGHT 4
London street named for Freddie Mercury 4
Finding a Great Restaurant in London After Work 4
The Tower of London – 1000 long years… 4
A Star Is Born as Woman Wows With ‘Shallow’ Rendition at London Tube Station 3
London School of Business amp Finance 3
From Lagos to London! Lizzy amp Gbenga’s Glamorous Traditional Wedding 3
Trailer to Gangs of London from Gareth Evans 3
Wellbeing brands take root in West London 3
The Road by jack London 3
London-based artist Tareq releases new single ‘One’ on NYC’s Royal Advisor Records 3
London United Kingdom 3
London Is Switching Off The Lights For Earth Hour This March 3
1001 Cures Book launch at The Royal Society in London during the British Science Week 3
Our advance digital marketing services are tailored to cater your business success online We’ve gained the most advance search engine optimization and digital marketing skills by proving our strategies in London UK We can help your business grow online and thrive in 2017 and beyond 3
Hearts vs Kotoko match in London postponed to April 3
SEO Services London 3
Aashni Co Wedding Show – 2018 Show at Somerset House London 3
Fun amp Festive Things To Do in London during Christmas and New Year’s Eve 3
Central London 3
My baby died in London and I carried her around for days 3
Sonoma estate where Jack London wrote fell in love is for sale 3
London’s new Faith hub is building young Muslims a bridge back to the mosque 3
3D psd background wall London 3
LONDON’S DOG: DECLAWED DIGITIZED amp DISNEYFIED 3
Malta United States and Italy top league table of exhibitor nations as international industry prepares for ICE London 2
VAMPS LIVE 2014: LONDON 2
Londoni csomag – mégis jön a hard Brexit 2
Fully Funded Sir Henry Dale Fellowship in London United Kingdom 2
Furious Khiladi 2 Paradesi Co London 2020 Hindi Dubbed 720p HDRip x264 AAC 11GB Download 2
London court jails five Nigerians for £610000 telephone banking fraud 2
DC Finance’s Family Office Global Community 2020 Event Calendar: New York Miami Chicago Houston Dallas Toronto Montreal Vancouver London amp Tel Aviv 2
This 60-Year-Old Man Travelled From Delhi To London By Road! 2
TradingTech Summit London 2
London Fashion Week – Look of the Day – Makeup Breakdown LOTD 2
CeramicProLondon 2
SMARTBUILDINGS20 London 2
BMW Next 100 exhibition London 2
Downtown London 2
5 reasons why London Book Fair 2020 is so interesting 2
One Young World Scholarship 2019 in London United Kingdom 2
Nach Brexit: London droht mit Abbruch von Ges 2
Top Tips For A Day Trip To London To Have The Best Experience 2
Ola Officially Launches Services In London 2
Royal Lancaster London – A Regal Abode 2
FROM LONDON 2
Mór London Dry Gin 2
First RWF Bond listed on London Stock Exchange 2
George Chinnery paintings sold to unnamed British buyers in London auction 2
Discover Luggage Storage near London Victoria Coach Station 2
Def Leppard launch London To Vegas live package across multiple formats 2
Quick run our discount early-bird ticket offer for Continuous Lifecycle London 2020 ends this weekend 2
Welcome to London Journals Press 2
The Design Museum Has Just Announced London’s Next Major Fashion Exhibition 2
Sales Menus amp Recipes: London Broil Explained 2
Traveling Solo as a Trans Woman in London 2
Central London speed limits to be cut to 20mph next week Sadiq Khan confirms 2
Leah London 2
Gfinity to host experiential Street Fighter event at VidCon London 2
18 Essential Things To Do in London That You Can’t Miss On Your First Visit 2
London W1C 2AN 2
Amazing result of London Steam Rooms and Saunas 2
A top secret immersive pop-star experience is coming to London… 2
London Hilton on Park Lane 2
Day trips from London: 3 Chichester amp West Wittering 2
London fintech B-Social has completed a Seed 2 funding round of £78 million as it continues its push to become a fully-licensed bank 2
A timeless Italian classic that is still an industry leader on the London restaurant scene 2
M3M LONDON STREET 2
Ex-‘Love Island’ Host Caroline Flack Found Dead In London 2
ENGLAND – LONDON 2
London Shakes Theater Ad 2
New Date for Kotoko-Hearts match in London announced Check it 2
Muazin di London Ditikam Saat Mengumandangkan Azan 2
London Escorts 2
E1 London 2
TERTIPU DI LONDON 2
Five Reasons I’m Hoping to Move To London 2
Hotels London 2
Kerry Team Announcement vs London – AHL Div 2A Rd 1 2018 2
Unspottable will be playable at EGX Rezzed London 2
Londons Luxuries : The Queen is Your Neighbour at Sofitel London St James 2
Londons Luxuries : Laid Back Cool with Page 8 Hotels 2
London School of Commerce 2
Day Trips from London Based on the Weather 2
Postcard from London 2
How to Get The Best Deals on Umrah Packages in London 2
London Paddington to Heathrow Central in 15 mins 2
London Business School 2
Team Announcement: Kerry vs London – AHL Round 4 2
Adidas Future House London 2
Đầm thun GẤU London xinh xắn cho bé gái 2
Közel 100 milliót nyertek a Bayern londoni győzelmével 2
Private Consultant Paediatrician in London 2
Soul of London 2
Duncan Brookfield The Troubadour London 2
The Carpenters’ Company is one of the livery companies of the City of London 2
BREAKING Climate campaigners win appeal against London Heathrow third runway 2
Digital Marketing Agency based in London 2
The 7 best things to do in London 2
How Can Event Management Production Help Out in London 2
Infinity London 2
Calling at London Kings Cross Only – PhD–ing on 2
Braun India Fashion Week London 2016 Review 2
Made with in the iconic port cities of Miami Sydney and London 2
Furious Khiladi 2 Paradesi Co London 2020 Hindi Dubbed HDRip x264 AAC 500MB 480p 2
Def Leppard To Release New Concert Film ‘London To Vegas’ 2
3 Days in London 2
Crescent Manufacturing London 2
London Model Agency: The Best 24 Agencies For Models 2
London Fashion Week AW16 – Outfit Details OOTD 2
Carden Cunietti a Top Interior Designers From London! 2
London Travel Guide 2
Furious Khiladi 2 Paradesi Co London 2020 Hindi Dubbed Full Movie Watch Free Download 2
London Calling 2
Harrow filmmaker named Film London Lodestar 2020 2
London Centre 2
RE-Stock London Housing Competition 2
Britische Autoproduktion bricht brutal ein – Verband bettelt bei Boris in London 2
ICE London Expo 2020 2
The Call of the Wild Movie Review: Misses the point of Jack London’s Novel 2
Documentary about world’s first gay rugby team to screen at London’s LGBTQ Film Festival 2
Go Red STEM Event at the London Community Center for Laurel Knox and Whitley Counties 2
Sightseeing London 2
Al-Khalifa Business School London United Kingdom 2
Kerry 230 v London 113 Hurling match report 2
London Travel: Here the best 7 things you’ll ever need to 2
The Establishment of the London Police Inspired the Creation of Detectives in British and American Crime Fiction 2
Packing Essentials for a Winter Trip To London 2
Taxi group wins right to join Uber’s London license appeal case 2
NI actress Helena Bereen makes London stage bow in her 70s in play that speaks ‘beyond the grave’ 2
London UK 2
My London Fashion Week Outfit 1-Tessuti Haul AutumnFeels 2
QED London Туника 2
Is Hiring 8 Seater Taxi London Expensive 2
LONDON 2
My Trip to London 2
Top 5 Places To See In London 2
London Heathrow response to Heathrow Runway court ruling 2
CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit 2-3 Dec 2020 London United Kingdom 2
Why Speaker Hire London Necessary for Your Events 2
London Mayor Sadiq Khan at Asian Curry Awards 2
London 100ml 2
London Fashion Week SS18 Roundup 2
London museum shows evolution and global impact of kimono 2
‘A landmark event in UK Call of Duty history’ – what it was like attending London Royal Ravens’ first CoD League home matches 2
Lil Gotit Drops London On Da Track-Produced Superstar Creature Project Shares New Vid ft Polo G 2
London Kerry Person of the Year 2
Somalian Luul Abdirisak Ali of the University of East London Shortlisted 1
Shared VR tunnel for the 2016 London Boat Show 1
Rest of London 1
Minibus and coach hire london 1
Princess Anne presents Queen’s award British design at London Fashion Week – with barely-dressed models! 1
ITV1 London HD 1
On the occasion of Sirens Nan Goldin’s exhibition at London’s Marian Goodman Gallery Max Houghton discusses a body of work borne of a deeply personal impetus and with connections to loss and love the repetitions of faces illuminated like old friends or like someone passed in the street half-noticed yet intensely felt 1
Why Train with London IT Training 1
In our London offices our collection and data feed services are supplemented by our analyst team producing deep sporting insight coupled with data visualisation to drive narrative out of the numbers 1
Jennifer Kenyon Founder The Craft London 1
Interview on London Real 1
ریمل حجم دهنده ریمل لندن Rimmel London Volume Flash نارنجی 1
London Film and Comic Con Spring 1
London office: 02085017676 1
TONY MOLY The Black Tea London Classic Cream Nawilżający krem do twarzy 1
New London Area Historical Society Museum 1
Bekele and Biwott to face debutant karori at london marathon 1
Reduce Adobe London 1
Sumgong to defend london Marathon Title 1
Welcome to London Hair Salon 1
Planning your primary PSHE programme – KS1amp2 London 05/06/2020 1
Life in London: How to Adjust in Abroad 1
Things to Consider When Moving to London For University 1
A family day out in the London Bridge Area 1
Interview with Baigalmaa Norjmaa: Mongolia to London by Camel 1
Corsica Street IV London N5 1
Yotto – Odd One Out London 1
London Airports Taxi Services 1
May We Welcome You to Our Chiropractic London Ontario 1
A Closer Look At Ray Davies amp His Stop At Rough Trade East in London 1
အနာဂတ်ကမ္ဘာထဲက Fall 2020 London Fashion Week 1
Welcome to The Washington Mayfair Hotel London a distinguished hotel with a history dating back to 1913 1
Kate Middleton Gets Sporty! Royal Joins Young Athletes in Track Events at London’s Olympic Park 1
1001 Inventions and The Royal Society of Chemistry Host London Schools 1
Kipchoge busca su 5to triunfo: “No puedo esperar para volver al londonmarathon este abril” 1
London 2020 February Telugu Calendar 1
Balo London Style Series Màu Đỏ 14inch 1
About London 1
Lord Waverley welcomes Blockchain to London – Tells business leaders to take note 1
Maya Jama at Brit Awards Universal Music After Party in London 1
The Canal House London 1
Address: 22760 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge BC Across from London Drugs 1
CHELSEA LONDON 1
London base global focus 1
37 NAJLEPSZYCH STYLIZACJI Z LONDON FASHION WEEK WIOSNA LATO 2020 1
2020 London EdTech Week 1
BROWN amp CARROLL LONDON 1
Understanding PSHE An introduction to best practice – KS1-KS4 London 19/03/2020 1
Preparing for statutory relationships education within primary PSHE – KS1amp2 London 07/05/2020 1
London’s Fashionable Shopping Roads 1
Laavan Phere Movie Review London 1
London Whats On 1
Like a pea in a pink pod – staying at Yotelair London Heathrow 1
A Staycation At London’s Soho Hotel 1
London Jewellery Shop amp Studio 1
Welcome to Car Care Kensington CCK London 1
London Rides From £117pp 1
Virus removal spyware malware removal in London 1
OCULUS GO: NY amp LONDON 1
APARTMENT DESCRIPTION: You may have just found your perfect flat-share This is your opportunity to upgrade and share a superior apartment that you’ll consider home much more than just a place to stay This may be a little biased but I do believe this to be one of the best home shares on here OVERVIEW: A clean apartment with a modern interior that has excellent natural light situated on the 3rd floor of a purpose-built block ideally located with easy access to restaurants bars shops theatre and transport links Full shared use of the apartment and all its facilities fully furnished and ready to move in Close to all the amenities restaurants bars shops theatre and green spaces of Finsbury Park Crouch End Highbury and Islington and offers excellent living space in a quiet tree-lined residential street a designated conservation area LOCATION: The apartment is situated in a quiet residential area in one of Islington’s Areas of Conservation steps away from Finsbury Park and the Parkland Walk Local Nature Reserve Bordering on Finsbury Park Highbury and Crouch End It’s ideally located in a quiet private and secure neighbourhood located in wonderful leafy residential surroundings situated on the 3rd the top level – it has lots of uninterrupted natural light with interesting green surroundings and has a pleasant view from any direction It also benefits from being in a good position with no-one above you- it’s quiet light away from traffic and feels private There is also a small garden and well-maintained lawns FLATMATES: Welcome to your potential future home this beautiful flat-share with its contemporary art and interesting objects would suit someone who will treat the place as their own this is what makes it such a lovely place to live Someone who is interested in having an interactive living atmosphere rather than a hostel-type living I’m looking for a flat-mate not an anonymous stranger looking for a temporary place to hang their hat that’s Airbnb’s niche market A FLAT-SHARE REIMAGINED: Looking for a place to live can be daunting but with a little dedication realistic expectations researching what’s available and investing time in finding the right flat-share you’ll soon be settling into your new home Be cognizant that a flat-share only works if people are considerate and respectful of each other a great apartment is only part of the equation it’s the flat-mates that make or break a flat-share Everyone’s idea of the perfect flat-mate is different so search based on what’s important to you Whether it is certain traits in your housemates room furnishings location or price The social interaction communication and trust aspect of living in shared accommodation are of paramount importance You may have just found your perfect flat-share This is your opportunity to upgrade and share a superior apartment that you’ll consider home much more than just a place to stay This may be a little biased but I do believe this to be one of the best home shares on here Be cognizant that a flat-share only works if people are considerate and respectful of each other a great apartment is only part of the equation it’s the flat-mates that make or break a flat-share Everyone’s idea of the perfect flat-mate is different so search based on what’s important to you Whether it is certain traits in your housemates room furnishings location or price The social interaction communication and trust aspect of living in shared accommodation are of paramount importance When you live with the right people you’re not just sharing a living space – you’re sharing a part of your life It is at least as big a consideration as the quality of the accommodation MY INTERESTS: the arts music Andrea Bocelli to Led Zeppelin opera ballet reading cooking Italian an enthusiastic cook/foodie flying licensed pilot F1 motorsport American football/baseball watching quiz shows Eggheads/University challenge and cultivating my coffee addiction My occupation: Engineering Special Projects Director NASA FLATMATE: independent 30 something male or female looking for a comfortable and friendly long-term home Someone fun clean and tidy social and friendly who has their own life and interests Someone that works traditional hours Monday to Friday I’m a friendly and very easy-going person and I like the idea of being able to share occasional ‘downtime’ with my flat-mate over coffee a meal or a glass of wine from time to time I consider myself to be tidy clean polite outgoing friendly and open-minded and I respect others privacy and personal space I have a home in the United States that I now rent out since returning to London I have rented a flat-share and now rent out my flat so I have empathy for both points of view NEIGHBOURHOOD: This two-bed flat-share is in a vibrant neighbourhood and a much sought-after area the transport connections are unmatched for London making it very accessible to every area day or night Two minutes away from a Tesco Express five minutes away from Sainsburys supermarkets It’s well served by a plethora of local shops bars and ethnic restaurants whilst the immediate area provides unequalled transport links Great local shops markets pubs places to eat Finsbury Park 110 acres of green space is a five-minute walk away boating lake athletics track tennis basketball courts etc there are local gyms and a swimming pool Hampstead Heath is a short over-ground train ride away Parkland Walk cycling track and the Castle Rock climbing course there are also local gyms and a swimming pool is but a short bike ride away – you hardly need to leave the area on the weekend but there are outstanding local transport links if you feel the need TRANSPORT: The property is within a short walking distance to Finsbury Park station which has Thameslink connections to the city only a few minutes’ away and connects you to every Londoner’s best friend – the Victoria Line which runs every 90 seconds making it the most frequent in Europe and the Piccadilly underground lines both these lines run a Night Tube service there is also a National Rail station for the Great Northern service Overground trains run from Crouch Hill Station which is five minutes away Finsbury Park station is also a bus terminus that has several bus routes that go directly into the City -W3 W7 210 4 19 29106153 236 254 and 259 Night buses – N19 N29 N253 and N279 Euston / Kings Cross 10 minutes Westminster 30 minutes Canary Wharf 40 minutes Most journeys to the West end City or Central London take approx 25 minutes which is perfect for a professional who doesn’t want a long commute or for discovering all that London has to offer 24-hour bus/underground services available APARTMENT: Photographs however good can only convey so much I would suggest you arrange a viewing I’m sure it will exceed your expectations Full Spectrum Natural Daylight warm white lights are installed throughout the apartment The double 125 sq ft bedroom with optimum storage and is a quiet bright and comfortable room that would be ideal for someone who is looking for a quality peaceful place to stay to work or study most tenants stay for 3 years so I must be doing something right! A sanctuary from the hectic outside world with a unique feeling of personal space without isolation It’s fully furnished with a large single bed to be replaced with a double bed in December chest of draws bedside table and built-in floor-ceiling wardrobe With double glazing fitted carpet newly decorated and all new furniture including a new Miracoil® Orthopaedic mattress 100 cotton bed sheets and duvet cover supplied as well as cotton towels if required More than ample storage space comprising chest of six large drawers fitted floor to ceiling wardrobe with storage compartments and hanging space under-bed storage for suitcases two drawer bedside table And it also has a glass topped computer desk with two storage drawers and a leather swivel chair an ideal retreat to surf the internet answer emails or just relax and re-energize The shared lounge/dining area is complete with two comfortable two-seater leather sofas which are great for watching Netflix or SKY on the 42 smart TV catching up on some reading or entertaining friends There is also a large glass topped coffee table The dining area has a large glass topped table and four chairs This is by no means a party flat but you are more than welcome to invite friends over for dinner or coffee to relax and feel at home or to occasionally share a meal watch TV or good old Netflix and chill time The gourmet kitchen is equipped with two Fridge/Freezers one brand new family sized for your exclusive use as well as a coffee machine food processor microwave fan-assisted oven an electric hob and an extractor fan that is connected to the exterior along with all the cookware/tableware you’ll ever need plus a washing machine The bathroom has an electrical power-shower and a glass screen splashback over the bath It has an openable window so lots of natural light You would only be sharing with one other person so no need to compete with a cast of thousands to use the facilities in the morning AGREEMENT TERMS: No admin fees No agency costs No hidden fees no mid-term rent increases making it easier for you to budget Six months minimum agreement short-term contract available at small extra cost the required period of notice is 30 days Upfront costs one-month rent £925 as a security deposit to be used as final months rentand one month’s rent £925 payable in advance on the 1st every month including all bills £175 PCM which covers the cleaning of communal areas inside/outside the flat gardening water gas and electricity internet SKY TV and council tax For a quality flat-share with all the amenities offered a rent of 800 PCM / 200 PW is an exceptional value A written/signed agreement will be exchanged Please note the price shown is for single occupancy This is a superbly located flat-share with lots of interest shown and will go fast I would recommend an early viewing so get in touch 1
Michael Gould and Cleone Cockburn talk “AI for Planning is now and Hub Comes to You London” 1
London Based Gambian Music Promoter Harps On Gambian Music 1
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London Hanoi Hotel 1
Résultats finaux London Stock Exchange: HYG 1
Boko Haram: Help me – Leah Sharibu’s mother begs UK Prime Minister in London says Buhari not serious 1
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This blog tracks the legal issues arising from Brexit The referendum on 23 June 2016 in the United Kingdom resulted in a majority vote in favour of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union The blog is written by members of Brick Court Chambers one of London’s leading barristers’ chambers For more information about Brick Court Chambers click on ‘About Brick Court Chambers’ below For key legal texts click on ‘Legal Texts’ below Views expressed are those of each contributor and do not reflect those of Chambers as a whole 1
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London Ontario Chiropractor for Family Wellness 1
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Vin Scully Tommy Boman Paul Gonzales Nathan Baker Gil Stratton and Jay Lawrence Mike Landa Contemplating a Podcast in Retirement February 27 2020 We love to hear from LARP who were once on stage in the radio spotlight and now enjoy a slower life in retirement Mike Landa was a reporter at all-News KNX from 1969 – 2015 He was one of the general assignment reporters at the KNX Orange Country bureau After 45 years at KNX Landa is now four years into retirement “I really enjoy the absence of deadlines and spending time with my grandchildren” he emailed “A fourth is due in July I keep up with the newssomewhatbut my favorite station is Siriusly Sinatra Other activities include going to concerts movies and plays Reading good books doing portrait photography and video editing I conquered golf I figured shooting in the mid-eighties means I don’t have to play anymore” Mike misses the creative satisfaction of doing broadcast style storytelling He is thinking of doing a podcast that would feature retelling some of the big Orange County stories he covered over the years Born and educated in Alhambra Mike graduated from Cal State Los Angeles He did post graduate study at Cal State Fullerton where he also taught broadcast journalism classes Mike has two daughters Jennifer and Dianne He has three granddaughters 6-year-old Sienna 4-year-old Lucy and 6-month old Aleya Mike’s covered a variety of stories on his beat ranging from the Orange County bankruptcy the OJ Simpson child custody case to a number of high-profile murder trials During his time with KNX Mike has won an enviable collection of awards including: 2016 RTNA Lifetime Achievement Award six Golden Mikes the DuPont-Columbia University Award the Greater Los Angeles Press Club Award Clarion Award for Best Documentary the California Associated Press Television and Radio Association Certificate of Excellence the Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge Honor Certificate the San Francisco State University Broadcast Journalism Award and two Golden Mike Merit Awards for best Hard News Series Reporting and Best Documentary “I must say when I started at KNX in 1969 it was a thrill just to work in Hollywood…big time radio” Mike concluded “After all those years it remains an honor to have been part of one of the best broadcast news organizations in the nation” Hot Mic Broadcast 101 usually teaches students to be wary of the microphone always being on Casual or personal conversations should be avoided when a mic is lurking Cleveland Journalist Tony Grossi thought the mic was off at ESPN 850 in Cleveland when he uttered a reference to Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield as “fing midget” Mic was hot Grossi is out suspended indefinitely Name This Song KNXFM93com needs some help with a mystery song search Doug Brown has asked readers of LARadio to take 3 minutes to see if you can help identify the song and artist at “We know it played on KNX/fm in 1981 – 82 We can only guess at the song title We have done all the usual on line searches to no avail” emailed Doug If you can help email Doug at vodouglascbrowncom or call/text at 9494139289 Radio-TV Life Magazine from 1953 thanks to David Schwartz Dirck Morgan and Phil Gonzalez Part of Passing Parade February 26 2020 Two more Los Angeles Radio People have sadly joined the Passing Parade Dirck Morgan l was at all-news KFWB from 1982 – 2002 His colleagues offered tributes to the veteran news reporter Former KFWB program director Greg Tantum remembered Morgan “as an intrepid reporter and great human being Particularly remember his work during the riots and Northridge earthquake” Ted Sobel said that Dirck “always had a smile and something funny to say” Saaqib Rangoonwala wrote that Dirck “was a terrific reporter and an even better person He taught me a lot about the biz when I first started He talked a lot about his family” And Diana Martinez wrote on Facebook: “He was a great cook and enjoyed showing that skill for his friends and family and had dreams of taking that as a second career with his own recipes He also had pride in his multicultural family his mother’s Native roots and his Asian American married family Details surrounding his death are sketchy The second recent loss was Phil Gonzalez He died at age 62 Phil was head of production and promotion at the Viacom stations KJOI/KYSR/KXEZ from 1989 – 96 Since 2012 he was a member of the KTLA/Channel 5 family He was well liked as a promotion executive who helped raise thousands of dollars for events such as the Special Olympics Longtime Angelenos may remember Gonzalez as the voice of “Raoul” on KMET radio during the ’70s when he rubbed elbows with countless rock stars and worked alongside Pat “Paraquat” Kelley Hear Ache Our friend Turi Ryder formerly with KFI has put together an intriguing panel for the AllAccess WorldWide Radio Summit next month “The panel is about the alternate routes women took to succeed in our industry when they found the traditional paths to advancement were not open to them” emailed Turi It’s called “Make Yourself UnComfortable” Other panel members include Randy Thomas Erica Farber and Valerie Geller will moderate For sure a feast for the eyes … Radio Hall of Famer Bean has joined Podcast Radio from London After 30 years at KROQ with Kevin Ryder he moved back to the UK at the end of the year “Thanks to Podcast Radio I have the same enthusiasm I had at the start of my career because of this fresh new exciting concept for a radio station I love the way podcasts have taken off over the last few years and I believe the love that goes into the curation and presentation of them on Podcast Radio will only make them bigger Plus Podcast Radio is giving me the creative freedom to do what I want between podcasts – and it’s so much fun!” Can you imagine baseball without radio Read what is happening in Oakland … KLOS’ two-day “St Jude Rocks” fundraiser starts tomorrow KLOS will supersize its efforts by pulling together the legions of listeners and massive talent from new Meruelo sister stations Power 106 935 KDAY the new Cali 939 and KWHY-TV 22 All monies raised during the 26-hour on-air and online event will benefit St Jude Children’s Research Hospital … KLAC’s Colin Cowherd saw Patrick Mahomes at the big heavyweight fight over the weekend “Mahomes just mixes right in with everybody Low maintenance Friendly Really impressive NFL is lucky Impossible not to root for his success … The host for Kobe’s Celebration of Life at the Staples Center was Jimmy Kimmel Mike Wilbon of PTI went out of his way to praise Jimmy on how he handled the responsibility After Beyoncé shared her musical tribute Kimmel’s voice noticeably shaky during his eulogy of sorts said ‘you picked the wrong guy to guide you through this I’ll tell you” as he read off the names off all nine victims of the crash that occurred in the morning hours last month … The debut of Carson Daly hosted The Voice stumbled in the ratings … I’m old enough to remember teen nightclubs like the Cinnamon Cinder Wonder what happened to the Pastel Six … Jamillah Muhammad operations director at Urban AC KJLH has exited after less than a year KHTS’ Carl Goldman on ABC News thanks to Bruce Tennant for the link Vicki Cox Retires After 47 Years in Radio In Her Own Words February 25 2020 I can’t believe it I’ve just retired from radio well almost I retired from my full-time job at Total Traffic 24/7 News Source iHeart Media whatever you want to call it I hadn’t planned on retiring quite so soon but told myself I’d know when the time was right And I did After issues with my bosses in Long Beach and Phoenix for a couple of months I decided “that’s it!” I’ve put up with this stuff for decades I’m done! Ironically my last day was also the day two more people at Long Beach were let go I said almost retired from radio I’m still at my part time job at KCRW for now I work or fill in for five different positions so they’re working to replace me on those You know as I reflect on my 47 years! in radio can that be true I realize just what a love/hate industry it is In all that time I can honestly say I’ve had only two bosses I’ve respected or that I could say were good bosses How sad is that! Some were just down right mean others didn’t have a clue what they were doing or how to treat people while others just wanted to keep their jobs whatever lies they had to tell to do it Radio used to care about the listeners and the community Now it’s mostly just a business run by corporate types who only care about money and keeping their jobs I started out in small time radio a 250-watt daytime station in the Illinois boonies where at the end of daylight 4:30 pm in winter you signed off gathered the trash took it to a barrel out back burned it turned out the lights and went home Among my memories – Evansville Indiana – I applied for the news director’s job when he left and was told “honey we can’t give this job to a woman we’ve got to give it to a man who has a family to support” In my first week at WLW in Cincinnati a reporter at the CBS affiliate in town was taken hostage at the tv station for hours just a few blocks from where I worked At WKRC no not WKRP my good friend our helicopter reporter died in a crash about a minute after I’d talked to her on the two-way Of course there are so many memories from KFWB – the Clinton impeachment the LA riots the Northridge quake the OJ trial 9-11 the many general managers and news directors we went through during 16 years and so much more But everywhere I’ve worked I learned there are good people just trying to do their jobs whose friendship I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life Take care my friends – Vicki Cox Cumulus radio contemplates selling 250 of their tower sites to raise money Inside Radio – thanks to Greg Glaser Hired 40 Times Fired 22 Times February 24 2019 “During the 1970s and 80s Neale Blase worked at KKDJ KGBS KDAY KWST and KNX/fm He’s now written his own book about radio What can we learn from Neale’s radio journey that we haven’t read in dozens of books in recent years The title of his tome will give you a hint: Radio on the Run – Hired 40 times…Fired 22 Times Now that is an attention-getting title One reviewer wrote “After reading only a few pages I was hoping someone would come up to me and stab me in the eyes” His 346-page book follows his nomadic some time painful radio journey from KNGL in Paradise California to his 40th station KWNR a Country station in Las Vegas A pattern of brief jobs had him at one point thinking of purchasing a motor home to avoid the financial burdens of first and last month rents plus deposits in his new radio market Along the way we meet his wife Christine Blase After they were divorced she became Christine Brodie and was the program director at KMET which became the WAVE Each chapter of his rock ‘n roll memoir is titled with a great Rock song Finally making his dream market Los Angeles he titled this chapter Up Where We Belong But his time at one of his LA stops KNX/fm was short Two days What he said on the air that caused the termination: “Here’s something I think I saw just a few days ago … you know those tanker truck and trailers…you know the ones that normally haul water milk oil or fuel Well I think I saw one of them overturned on the Interchange in downtown LA this morning and it wasn’t hauling water milk oil or fuel It was hauling sperm and it was going to a Sperm Bank! So be very very careful out there because thousands of people may have been impregnated” Neale was shocked that management took him seriously “I was clearly conveying to the listeners that I was full of crap and was making this absurd event up just for a cheap laugh” he wrote in his defense The book is full of stops at amazing stations like KFRC and KFOG-San Francisco CKLW-Detroit WQXI-Atlanta and WIBG-Philadelphia where he worked He was part of some spectacular pop concerts providing juicy details To make ends meet with a checkered resume – he calls it a rap sheet – Neale became a cast and crew Teamsters driver for the Hollywood studios during productions He got to work with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas among others And we learn about some great legends Neale encountered along the way He met Tanya Tucker while he was a studio driver on Love Boat while driving at 20th Century Fox Studio’s and later as an emcee at one of her concerts Neale owns up to the fact that he was probably his own worst enemy He was hardly the ideal example of how to pursue a career as a dj But he makes no excuses and blames no one but himself for the troubles along the way He looks at the bigger picture “My so-called radio on the run strategy provided me front row seats to that priceless street-wise education that I’ve referred to so many times in my pursuit of perfecting the art of persuasion in order to achieve my intended goals” If he had his life to do over again Neale confesses in his book he wouldn’t have been in such a hurry “Patience wasn’t a virtue that I was in possession of during that period of my life or career” he stated Neale loved the music of the 60s and 70s and the important social impact it played on young people Voicetracking and automation can’t create the connection with the listener “Music can be therapeutic” said Neale “with its haunting melodies and gut-wrenching lyrics When we’re troubled or down I’d receive a call from a listener with a heart-breaking story asking me to play a certain song” A computer will never make that connection Radio on the Run is available on Kindle and paperback A fun read at: Carl Goldman owner of KHTS Radio is continuing to share his first-hand account of living under quarantine with the coronavirus Nostalgia Sunday – 9 Years Ago Today A KFI Carroll February 23 2011 Twelve months ago today Bill Carroll traveled from a 20-year very successful run in Toronto’s talk radio wars to join arguably the most successful talk station in the country KFI When Dr Laura Schlessinger left KFI after a 20-year run to be the centerfold for a new hybrid station at KFWB the KFI morning man Bill Handel wanted to do a split shift It didn’t take long for Handel and management to realize that it was a bad idea Too much Handel and Bill even said it “cannibalized” his morning ratings Not very often do prized positions become available especially at a station that specializes in local issues Enter Bill Carroll a Scottish-born Canadian Was this a risk for KFI Program director Robin Bertolucci thought not and obviously to have Rush Limbaugh as a lead-in followed by arguably the most important afternoon drive show in the country John amp Ken was a great way to hedge her bet while the audience adapted and accepted the new voice Starting out with only two hours noon – 2 pm only recently has Bill’s show been extended to three hours We caught up with Carroll at a weekend sales remote in Moorpark A very nice crowd had gathered in the first of three hours where his job was to greet the crowd sign autographs talk about the show/station eat some catered food give away some appliances in hourly drawings and ultimately get the visitors in the mood to support the advertiser and to buy something We sat at one of the folding tables to talk about his first year at KFI which he divides into two sections “You know when you get a new job and can’t find the bathroom” Carroll asked rhetorically “You spend every minute of the day trying to figure out where you are Well multiply that by an entire city That’s how it felt I didn’t know why the 101 says north and south when it clearly runs east and west where I live Every day I felt like I was starting from behind and had to work twice as hard as I ever had to work before just to feel like I had the slightest bit of confidence this year” Bill talked about the fear of making a major on-air mistake for the first few months He just wanted to get through his shift and not screw it up like saying the capital of California is San Diego “At one point Robin and I sat down and she asked what I thought was missing from the show I told her that I thought I was playing defense where in Toronto I was always playing offense She sensed that too She said it was time to stop worrying about making mistakes and just start trying to do the show” Carroll claims it took seven months before his comfort with KFI matured Was there a specific turning point when he felt the momentum change “It was more of an evolution” said Bill “Brian Holt is an awesome producer who put in a lot of extra hours briefing me on local issues in the early days and even today helps me out sometimes with those Spanish names that can trip up anyone who wasn’t born here” The days when he knew it was going to be easy were when a story popped up that he had already dealt with five or six months earlier “Those were the days I didn’t have to start from zero when I remembered the issue” When the story of the day was national or international Carroll felt on comfortable turf because these were the same issues he covered in Toronto “I met the Israeli Prime Minister and diplomats over the years I just knew the story in Egypt I know the history cold but KFI is a very local station If you were coming from New York or Toronto to KFI it would be tough because it’s such a local station I’m not sure coming from one country to another made that big of a difference because it was really feeling the local issues that was the hardest part” Carroll knew it would take time to assimilate into the lifestyle and life rhythms of Southern California It wouldn’t happen until he got out with his family got stuck in massive traffic jams and dined with neighbors The family settled in the San Fernando Valley “It looked a lot farther on the map when we were first looking” confessed Bill “You have no sense of space distance or time Once we got the kids in school we got our California drivers licenses and finished with legal paperwork I felt we could really live here That’s perhaps when we started to feel the transition coming” Crowds at remote It takes three years before Bill can apply for citizenship but he feels it will be something he does when he becomes eligible “I had to decide if I liked the job and they liked me You have to figure out if your family likes it too and that issue has been well settled My family loves it here – it was almost immediate” Bill tells the story of how he met his wife Carroll was quite the celebrity in Toronto and for a breast cancer awareness fund raiser he made himself available for a date to the highest bidder His wife-to-be Sylvie a marketing executive with Air France offered a trip to Paris as part of the auction She never even bid on a date with Bill but a mutual friend introduced them and Bill knew immediately “I just took one look at her and said ‘I could win the trip for two to Paris or I could get the marketing executive to take me to Paris as much as I wanted I decided to go after her She was utterly charming She was attractive before she opened her mouth and had that great little French/Canadian accent I married up about as far as a guy can Every day I look in the mirror and know she can do better We were engaged within three months and married less than a year later What are the differences between Toronto Talk Radio and Los Angeles Talk Radio “In Canada I probably spent most of my days meeting with program directors telling me that I’ve got to pull back Here I was told I had to push forward It has taken much of the year to really realize what’s actually on my mind and not feel like I will spend four hours a week in meetings” Bill is so impressed with how much talent is stacked at KFI “The station has such intensity … every minute John amp Ken work hard every minute of every show and they say exactly what’s on their minds at all times It is very liberating It is not so easy to take advantage of that new freedom as you think when you’ve got 20 years of voices saying ‘You can’t say that … can’t do that … and don’t go there’” Carroll hasn’t realized the limits yet on how far he can go at KFI and feels that it is pretty hard to cross one of Robin’s lines He figures he’ll find out one day when he gets called into a meeting but he hasn’t found it yet As his one-year anniversary was approaching Bill Handel told Carroll that there were two things he had to do at KFI ‘You have to sound like you live here and you have to sound KFI I think you are way ahead of the curve’ He then insulted Carroll about what he was wearing that day Sunday Reading LA Business Journal front page story on Saul Levine thanks to Jason Insalaco for sending it along Email Saturday 2222020 Jim Duncan to Country Hall of Fame “It was great to read that ‘Swingin’ Jimmy D’ also known as Jim Duncan is being inducted into the Country radio Hall of Fame During my years of working with Jim at Clear Channel iHeart he could always be counted on to bring a little sunshine to a cloudy day offer a sweet treat to lift your mood and produce a damn good spot I learned a lot from Jim on how to match the voicing and pace of a commercial to the needs of the advertisers Not only is he incredibly talented he’s also one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet This honor is richly deserved Congrats Jim!” – Bob Scott More to Duncan Than Meets the Ear “Congrats to Jim Duncan on his very well-deserved induction into the Country Hall of Fame! He neglected to mention his many years as a Hot Country personality on Westwood One’s satellite format and numerous other career highlights Anyway good goin’ Jim!” – Larry Jack Boxer Harvey was a Colorful Colleague “I worked with Boyd Harvey for many years First at Columbia Square in Hollywood and then at several Orange County Bureau locations There are plenty of colorful stories about Boyd and most of them are true First of all he was an excellent reporter He could type out a story with lightning speed He loved the manual typewriter When the company sent him an IBM Selectric it sat on the floor Same thing with the computer He turned his back on the high-tech machine and pounded away on a good old Remington Boyd was funny He was also kind and generous to those he liked But if you were not on his good sidelook out! I remember the rivalry he had with news director Jim Zaillian Boyd was always being called into Jim’s office for some kind of admonition or other Behind the closed door the volume peaked red Then there is the time Boyd bolstered his reputation for being a ‘curmudgeon’ The OC Bureau Chief did not like to cover Disneyland All the fantasy was not his thing While on assignment covering the latest Disney magic he infamously signed off the piecehis voice dripping with sarcasm ‘Reporting live from the Happiest Place on Earth Boyd Harvey KNX 1070 Newsradio’ Listeners knew he was NOT happy” – Mike Landa Wants to Petition K-SURF “LA Radio Listener LARL here I have created an online petition to Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters Inc to get them to drop the 80s music from their playlist They first added 80s last June and then about a month later they reversed course after a barrage of negative feedback on their Facebook page What made them think listeners would be okay with it this time around Sounds like insanity – doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result I see this as a solution looking for a problem not the other way around There are plenty of fm stations that play 80s Here is the link if any of your readers feel the same way I do and wish to sign it: http://chngit/KqyhRBmG” – Joey Schwartzman EMF Radio Role “EMF has a unique and in my mind unfair business model They convince their loyal listener base to do the equivalent of a tithe to the church by ‘suggesting’ ongoing donations note on their main ‘giving’ page that ‘monthly gift’ is pre-highlighted and the lowest pre-designated amount is 40 the words ‘no donation required’ are in much smaller type all the way at the bottom That’s almost-500 per year from each audience member who likely believes the whole operation will fold up if they don’t tithe er contribute That’s a huge pile of cash EMF sits on and even when they tap into it before long it’s restored Also take into account their near-zero cost of operation of each local station — the first thing they do is close the local offices/studios and install a satellite dish at the transmitter for the program feed That is what allows them to essentially outbid everyone on any station they want to acquire So secular broadcasters who might have been acquiring these stations are shut out whenever a good signal comes available unless EMF has already bought a good full-market signal If group owners like Entercom didn’t sell stations like the former KSWD and now WAAF to EMF that would help the overall health of the industry and quite honestly I do not consider EMF to be part of the industry they gamed the system and continue to have an unfair advantage financially Searching the FCC database I found 843 records with Educational Media Foundation as the licensee That includes both full-power FMs and translators plus a lone AM in Ohio I don’t see why God even needs one transmitter much less more than 800 to speak to people Oh and the worst part of this in my mind is that much of this happened under the stewardship of former K-100 jock Mike Novak who apparently turned his back on the business when he found religion and built the EMF empire as its CEO by applying for main studio waivers every time they acquired another station Now of course it doesn’t matter because the main studio rule has been eliminated and he retired right around the same time How convenient Bill Drake is spinning in his grave Mike” – KM Richards KCLU Celebrates 25th Anniversary February 21 2020 The Thousand Oaks Acorn profiled Cal Lutheran’s public radio station KCLU on the occasion of its 25th anniversary The station is always a factor when covering breaking events on the north side of the Los Angeles border beginning in Westlake and heading north to Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties In 2010 KCLU got a new home for 29 million “It sits adjacent to the school’s athletic fields just a hop skip and a jump from the Los Angeles Rams’ practice facility” wrote Becca Whitnall in her piece “I have to say Cal Lutheran signed on KCLU truly for the most altruistic of reasons” Mary Olson KCLU general manager said “The university really wanted to give a gift to the community— informational educational cultural programming – and that’s really what they did And I don’t believe anyone at the time would believe it would become the No 1 station in the region” Lance Orozco has been the news director at KCLU since 2011 “While his title indicates he’s roughly the equivalent of a newspaper editor responsible for managing the planning production and presentation of news and overseeing the news staff all while maintaining journalism ethics and station standards – and he does all that – Orozco does so much more” wrote Whitnall When the Thomas fire ripped through Santa Paula Ojai and Ventura before spreading up to Santa Barbara Lance was there He was there for the mudslides that followed too He was also there for the Borderline shooting and the Hill and Woolsey fires If CLU started the station in 1994 as a gift to the local community it will be a gift that keeps giving and growing said Olson who has been with the station since the very beginning Read the complete story here: Photo by Richard Gillard: Sandmeyer Duncan Lively Mary Olson Lance Orozco Mia Karnatz-Shifflett Andy Vasoyan and Dave Meyer Thanks to Terry Hardy Hear Ache Gina Grad is the new KFI evening news anchor with Tim Conway Jr Her dad Steve Grad was a longtime sports anchor with KNX … Katie Clark went to a wedding on Valentine’s Day in Portland “KABC Red Eye Radio’s Gary McNamara was there for our mutual friend’s wedding and we finally met after hearing about each other for 25 years!” enthused Katie … Lotsa responses for help in finding the whereabouts of Pete Turpel So far everything has been a dead end … Lon Helton received the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award at the Country Radio Seminar CRS this week The award recognizes an individual in the Country radio industry who has given back to their community … Condolences to Walt Sabo KHJ pd in 1983 on the passing of his father A Valentine’s Love Story: Paraquat Pat Kelley and Melody Rogers Click Melody’s photo Jim Duncan Going Into Country Radio Hall of Fame February 20 2020 Jim Duncan former KHJ KLAC KFOX and KZLA is set to be inducted in the Air Personality category of the Country Radio Hall of Fame Jim had success with Dan McKinnon a Country icon in San Diego and former owner of KSON “Dan told the new general manager and program director he just hired in 1966 that he would not let a 19-year-old kid doing a Saturday night show be the station’s morning man” Jim remembered “They had come in from El Paso and listened to the station for a week in a hotel via a clock radio They wanted to fire all of the other on-air staff and hire guys like me My style was a total rip of my radio hero: The Real Don Steele The pd gave me two ratings books The first I took the station for 15 to 7 Then the second book from 7 to 1” Jim stayed at KSON until Bob Wilson hired him to join Radio amp Records in 1974 “By the way other notable LARPs already in the Hall of Fame are Dan McKinnon Bill Ward Charlie Cook and Ed Salamon I am dedicating my honor to Jeri amp Carl Goldman and their friends in the middle of a battle with the coronavirus Also to my community of Saugus and the kids who lost their lives in the shootings at Saugus High last November my sisters Barbara and Jill and most importantly the love of my life Judy and my children Jason amp Casey” Hear Ache Fun numbers day today: 2202020 … Not my headline but local Boston newspapers signaled the sale of Entercom’s WAAF with the caption Rock to Rock of Ages The longtime Active Rock station was sold to Christian Contemporary group EMF the Educational Media Foundation for 1075 million in cash EMF is the same group that purchased 1003/The Sound in the fall of 2017 I thought Radio was healthy Why these sales all over the country … Defense attorneys in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein failed in their attempt to obtain a gag order against attorney and victims’ rights advocate Gloria Allred prompting Allred to tell Deadlinecom “Harvey Weinstein is not going to silence me” Allred is not directly involved in this criminal trial but has been in the courtroom every day … Mike Carlucci is a big fan of Chaka Khan she worked nights at B-100 in 1997 but couldn’t believe how her voice had “diminished” when she was on The Masked Singer last week Mike wrote on his Facebook page: “I believe she was trying too hard to bypass her worn out voice Nonetheless I’m still a big fan of ChakaKhan ChakaKhan ChakaKhan” … Congratulations to KABC’s Jim Roope for winning a Golden Mike Award last week He was recognized for his reporting from Normandy for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion which began the Allied victory in World War II This is the 5th consecutive year that Westwood One News and Roope have won the Golden Mike award in the only radio network category 80th birthday for Motown legend Smokey Robinson He worked at Mega 923 from 2000-02 KHTS owner Carl Goldman now has the coronavirus COVID-19 This is his second day of confinement at the University of Nebraska You can read about his continuing challenges and journey here Lauren Sivan former co-host with Dr Drew Pinsky at KABC on Today Show this week KOST to the Top February 19 2020 KOST fell dramatically from last month’s ratings that were fueled by a steady dose of Christmas music to a still-strong 1 Nielsen Audio from January ’20 PPM Mon-Sun 6a-12mid Familiar stations in the Top 10 with many readjusted because of the holiday period 1 KOST AC 137 – 652 KRTH Classic Hits 52 – 53 3 KBIG Hot AC 42 – 48 4 KTWV Rhythmic AC 39 – 46 5 KIIS Top 40/M 36 – 41 KLVE Spanish Contemporary 33 – 417 KCBS JACK/fm 31 – 398 KLAX Regional Mexican 36 – 389 KFI Talk 26 – 3310 KNX News 26 – 30 11 KLOS Classic Rock 23 – 29 KYSR Alternative 24 – 29 13 KRRL Urban 20 – 26 14 KKGO Country 25 – 25 KRCD Spanish Adult Hits 24 – 25 KROQ Alternative 24 – 2517 KPWR Top 40/R 26 – 2418 KLYY Spanish Adult Hits 19 – 23 KSCA Regional Mexican 23 – 23 20 KPCC News/Talk 19 – 2121 KAMP Top 40/M 19 – 20 KXQL Spanish AC 24 – 2023 KKLQ Christian Contemporary 16 – 1824 KUSC Classical 18 – 17 25 KBUE Regional Mexican 15 – 1626 KLLI Latin Urban 15 – 1527 KCRW Variety 12 – 1428 KDAY Rhythmic AC 12 – 1329 KLAC Sports 10 – 11 KRLA Talk 10 – 11 KSPN Sports 09 – 1132 KJLH Urban AC 12 – 1033 KEIB Talk 06 – 09 KKJZ Jazz 07 – 0935 KWIZ Spanish Variety 08 – 08 36 KABC Talk 05 – 0737 KFSH Christian Contemporary 06 – 06 KKLA Religious 05 – 0639 KDLD Regional Mexican 04 – 0540 KCSN AAA 05 – 04 KFWB Regional Mexican 06 – 04 Missing Pete Turpel For 25 years LARadio has been a steady repository of information about Los Angeles Radio People LARP The Where Are They Now section is meant to be a snapshot of over 6000 on-air personalities and management types We attempt to track where each LARP came from where they were in LARadio and where they are now Sometimes an individual goes off the grid For some it is tough to confess they’d transitioned to going into secondary careers after being a high-profile personality Some get married change their names and are tough to keep track of over the years Then there are others who just disappear Pete Turpel worked for years as a jock at KNJO/fm in Thousand Oaks He rose to become manager of the station He founded “Phone-on-Hold Marketing Systems” a very successful company that Pete sold for a tidy sum in the millions He went on to establish another company 5th Scent creating affordable fragrances for consumersToday Pete is nowhere to be found and colleagues of his are concerned His email address and phone numbers have been disconnected Perhaps you can help Do you have any information about Pete Thanks much You can reach me at: AvilaBeachdbgmailcom Andrew Schermerhorn found a clock radio with AM/FM at WalMart for under 20 Owner of KHTS-Santa Clarita Falls Ill After Cruise Ship Quarantine February 18 2020 Following the Carl Goldman/Jeri Goldman-Seratti saga is what screenplays are made of however this has been a real-life nightmare for the owners of KHTS-Santa Clarita As previously reported they were on the Princess Daisy for a two-week cruise through Asia When the cruise arrived at its destination in Yokohama Japan the ship was put in lockdown and a 14-day quarantine imposed due to an outbreak of Coronavirus As they were approaching the end of their quarantine they did have a balcony to get some fresh air their next-door neighbor with connecting balconies came down with the virus and was taken off the ship then bussed four hours to a hospital Her husband was unable to accompany her The husband has been given very little information about his wife The Goldmans decided the husband of the stricken friend would return to the States with them and await further news In a Facebook post before disembarking off the ship this weekend the Goldmans provided another medical update Prior to the flight back to the United States where they were be quarantined an additional 14 days Carl came down with a fever and Guillain-Barré syndrome a rare disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves Weakness and tingling in your extremities are usually the first symptoms These sensations can quickly spread eventually paralyzing your whole body Carl was taken off the ship on a stretcher Two hours into the flight to Travis Air Force Base in Northern California he was placed into the isolation section of the military plane Why the flight was diverted to Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center is unclear but the Goldmans are there now Carl is now in isolation and Jeri is in a dorm-sized room for the next 14 days In her Facebook feed she showed her barren room with only a treadmill in the corner I think I’m just a little out of sorts being away from my husband and then also not having any belongings Jeri said I’d love to just take a shower it’s been two days or just wash my hair but I don’t have any basic necessities to do that Jeri said all of her belongings are back at Travis Air Force Base She has a few items in the room but no change of clothes and has to put a face mask on when answering the door Japan on Monday announced another 99 infections on the Diamond Princess raising the ship’s total number of Coronavirus cases to 454 Overall Japan has 419 confirmed cases of the virus including one death The United States has confirmed 15 cases within the country Separately one US citizen died in China Hear Ache Engineer Rick Ruhl celebrates 41 years in radio … James Taylor was the subject of a cover story in Parade magazine this weekend He claims the best song he’s ever written is Sweet Baby James … Ryan Seacrest-hosted American Idol returned for its third season on ABC on Sunday In its 18th season AI bested by two tenths the demo rating for the show’s May’s season finale … Get well wishes to Banana Joe Montione He’s been diagnosed with pneumonia … George Johns observes: “Only someone who knows nothing about radio would limit an air talent to eight seconds of talk and then turn around and run eight minutes of commercials … Brett Winterble former sports talker at KFWB joins WBT-Charlotte as afternoon drive host Email Saturday 2152020 Passing of KNX Vet “Had the pleasure of working with Boyd Harvey during my tenure at KNX from ’68 – ’75 Although I wasn’t in the news department during election time I was recruited as were other non-news people to help produce one of the election remotes This particular year I was with Boyd at the Registrar of Voters office downtown Jim Zaillian who was news director at the time called me into his office and told me ‘Your job is to keep Boyd in line understand’ I actually didn’t so Jim filled me in ‘Boyd has a mouth and I want to make sure we don’t get any obscenities on the air Before we come to you I’m calling you and you get Boyd in line No cursing’ And believe me Boyd had a mouth! We actually had a great time on this very boring remote So what happened all night I’d go down the long hall and get election results and edit the copy with Boyd then I’d make sure Boyd would switch from his ‘drill instructor’ mouth to his Political Reporter mouth! No foul ups at all And Jim was so happy!” – Arlen Peters KNX Boyd Harvey’s Death “I keep reading about the deaths of great legendary former KNXers Although I was there for just under two years I feel privileged to have worked at KNX with such incredibly talented pros as Chris Stanley Michael Ambrosini Chris Madsen Larry Van Nuys Dick Helton Frank Mottek Tom Haule Linda Nunez Kathy Kiernan and of course my boss Ed Pyle!” – Bob Sirkin Gary Owens Advice “Gary Owens my hero my inspiration and the man who taught me and a young Tom Irwin aka Shotgun Tom Kelly two broadcasters the importance of teaching others paying your knowledge forward and never take any success as a sign you are better than anyone else getting to live their dream Tommy was 17 and I was 18 when we talked our way into the KMPC studio during his afternoon drive show We stayed for his entire show and then offered to take us to dinner I was the one that had the car and my mother told me to never drive outside of San Diego She never found out what we did It was worth every minute of being in the presence of a great human Then to get to work with him was the cherry on the cake of my radio career! It was Fabulous!!” – Jim Duncan Gracious Gary “Belated thanks for the Gary Owens tribute in your fine website As a young community college radio-tv major I wrote Gary in 1969 asking for an interview for our student fm station He was most gracious and gave me 30 minutes of his time to answer questions He then gave me a tour of KMPC and offered career advice He was a fine gentleman as well as a highlight of the LA radio scene” – Bruce Tennant Long Beach Paint It Color “Norm Epstein has MAD SKILLZ! Beautiful” – Mike Butts Epstein the Painter “Norm Epstein’s paintings are incredible Very professional” – Larry McKay Cartoons The ‘Cat Holding the Gun’ cartoon was absolutely the best! As I was facing serious surgery this week it really gave me the laugh I needed!” – Larry Huffman Podcasting is Storytelling “There is a podcaster out of Orcutt a small-town south of Santa Maria making waves in the podcast world His name is Chris Lambert and he does the podcast Your Own Backyard The website is yourownbackyardpodcastcom The podcast is a series on the disappearance of Kristin Smart a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo who went missing in May 1996 She has been gone 23 years and this fellow decided to start a local podcast to help find out what happen to Smart and get possible leads where she might be dead or alive There is a prime suspect or person or interest involved in the case named Paul Flores It appears he is a significant suspect in her disappearance but because of missteps by local authorities he has never been charged in her disappearance and murder I am sure you have seen news reports over the years about Smart but the podcast has reignited interest in the case the last year or so I am not sure if this Lambert fellow has any radio experience but he does a great job of laying out the facts and circumstances of the Smart case Because of the podcast Lambert and the San Luis Obispo County Sherriff’s Dept have received several tips about this case A few days ago several search warrants were served in the county including one in Washington state The warrants were sealed so it is unknown what evidence was collected Speculation is there could be a break in the search for Smart so we will have to see Whenever I hear podcasts they remind me of the old radio broadcasts of the 1930 and 1940s where storytelling is done by voice and music only You have to use your imagination to fill in the blanks so you are drawn in to the story This series drew me in and I bet many people were drawn in as well Hence the heighten interest and tips from listeners Maybe radio can take a lesson from this and find a way to use certain aspects of podcasts to rekindle interest in radio listening” – Dan Ramos Joshua Tree Goldman’s Quarantined Cruise Ship “Wishing Carl Goldman and Jeri Seratti the best I had the great fortune of working for Carl at Transtar – he was terrific! Back then we had ‘Super Gold’ ‘Romancin’ The Oldies’ and other projects such as ‘Hangin’ With Hollywood Hamilton’ and ‘Radio Kandy’ with John Candy And other projects Lots of editing! You knew me because I was always walking around there with reels of tape At the time Carl and Jeri were starting to date She was always a fabulous lady Good times Great place! Here’s hoping they both return as healthy and vibrant as always” – Gary West Friends Reunited You recently posted a story about Jerry Lewine – how you met how you became friends and how he’s now going through treatment for non-Hodgkins T-cell lymphona I hadn’t seen Jerry for somewhere close to 30 years He was our chief engineer when I was program director at KBOQ in Monterey of blessed memory We had a great time together way back when Your update inspired me to reach out to him and today we met for a reunion lunch at Adana in Glendale It was so great to reconnect and to rekindle an old friendship All through the years you’ve said that the primary focus of your column is people Once again you’ve succeeded in bringing two LA Radio People together in a very positive and memorable way Thank you for that I must say it was a joy to tell the young waitress who took this picture that she probably wasn’t born the last time Jerry and I saw each other Jerry is on the left – Jared Charles Kliger Punishment for Astros“The LA Angels home opener on April 3rd is against the Houston Astros I’m curious if KLOS or KROQ has considered buying ALL available tickets and giving them to Dodgers fans” – Pete Colburn K-SURF Sounds Maybe something is in the works with K-SURF’s imaging Their jingles refer to the music as ‘Oldies’ At their website and voice tracking refers to the music as ‘Super Hits’ The playlist variety is listenable The overall presentation not so much – Greg Wood West Hills KPFK’s Challenges February 14 2020 Listeners are up in arms at Pacifica’s KPFK according to a story written by Michael Hiltzik in the LA Times Listeners are expressing outrage at the amount of airtime KPFK is turning over to programs pitching alternative health and wellness nostrums and wild conspiracy theories particularly during its ever-lengthening and ever more frequent fundraising drives “My credibility is assaulted every day because we’re selling this snake oil” said Ian Masters host of KPFK’s political talk show Background Briefing Pacifica was founded by pacifists in 1946 The five Pacifica stations across the country prides itself on being one of the first progressive voices on the air They have been in the forefront of progressive broadcasting for most of a history that encompasses landmark battles over free speech and politics All of KPFK’s issues revolve around their ongoing financial crisis Donations from listeners are significantly down despite 138 days of annoying appeals when in the recent past fundraisers were confined to a week or so every six months according to Masters To stay afloat the Pacifica board hasn’t ruled out any option to stay liquid which include selling swapping or leasing their frequencies but it sounds like those are last resort solutions Hear Ache Former Hot 923/fm morning personality Michelle Visage is set to host a BBC show based after RuPaul’s Drag Race UK The pilot is for online youth channel BBC Three mixing a celebrity chat show with a makeover format under the working title Get Off Your Ass … ‪Perry Michael Simon of AllAccess has been at the podcastmovement this week and noted the enthusiasm from the attendees “Still high still more upbeat than any radio convention” wrote Perry … Latest video from KHTS-Santa Clarita co-owner Jeri Serrati aboard the quarantined Princess Daisy includes a report of 44 more cases of the Coronavirus upping the total to 218 … Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis is a guest on KCRW’s Morning Become Eclectic to sing a special Valentine’s set at 10 am … We hear that Matt Mallon has exited KSPN from David Grudt’s personal collection from Valentine’s Day 1970 an ad in the LA Times KNX News Veteran Dies February 13 2020 Best known for his work at the station’s Orange County bureau KNX newsman Boyd Harvey died on January 29 He was 93 After nearly three decades with KNX the station didn’t even throw a farewell party when Boyd left in early 1996 Perhaps the oversight is related to the environment of mergers and how people are treated Perhaps it was his curmudgeon personality that refused to participate in one In this case Boyd left on his own Born on July 20 1926 the native Nebraskan worked at WKNX-Saginaw KWBE-Beatrice Nebraska and WIND-Chicago before arriving at KNX which was all-Talk in 1966 An Orange County resident Boyd began the KNX Orange County bureau in 1973 in the basement of the old county courthouse in Santa Ana Gary Lycan of the OC Register profiled Boyd: “Crusty Cantankerous To many he’s old-fashioned He writes his copy on an Olympia manual typewriter KNX shipped him an Olivetti electronic typewriter He never opened the box He has never used a computer either” “Boyd Harvey is one of the guys part of the team that made me want to join this outfit nearly 30 years ago” said then-KNX news director Bob Sims in another profile of the retiring Harvey “In addition to having very good news judgment he knows how to tell a story He’s sometimes difficult to work with behind the scenes but it makes it worthwhile when you hear him on the air” His co-workers were in praise of the generous help he gave to new reporters Why did he retire “I just woke up one morning at 3:30 and said ‘Why am I doing this’ Now some people said I should have retired a long time ago But really it just got to me going to work on weekends and at 4 o’clock in the morning two days a week It was time Harvey who was born in Nebraska on July 20 1926 served in the US Army during World War II as a clerk-typist and after the war went to work for radio stations as a reporter sports broadcaster disc jockey program director and news director in his home state Michigan and Chicago before landing at KNX in 1966 Hear Ache RAB President amp CEO Erica Farber will be around until at least spring 2023 with a new contract extension … Love the headline yesterday over a feature story in the Pasadena Star News: ‘Radio legend Art Laboe the original oldie but goodie is still on-air after nearly 80 years’ 80 Really Really! … Big night this Saturday for Fred Roggin as he will be honored with a Broadcast Legend Award at the Golden Mike dinner for his work on KNBC/4 … Most people know Robert Conrad as the swashbuckling star of Wild Wild West and the battery commercials but did you know he had his own talk show for the last dozen years of his life This afternoon at 3 pm the CRN Digital Talk family will celebrate the life of Robert Conrad They will feature stories with James Darren Larry amp Nancy Manetti Sarah Derham Michael Horn Mike Garey Don Graham and many more The two-hour broadcast can be heard at: CRNTalkcom … Congratulations to former KFWB/KNX News pd Andy Ludlum on 42 years of wedding bliss with his bride Rodi … Bryan Simmons former KOST personality is on the loose He recently left Cumulus Albuquerque and is actively looking! You can reach him at: jandmsimmonsyahoocom Charlie Van Dyke Launches His Story February 12 2020 Charlie Van Dyke and I have been friends since the 60s We met in Dallas as both of us were getting our radio feet wet in the home of pioneer Gordon McLendon the only genius I ever worked for Charlie has had an incredible radio career as a program director and talent at such iconic stations as KLIF-Dallas WLS-Chicago WRKO-Boston KFRC-San Francisco CKLW-Detroit and in Los Angeles 93/KHJ Boss Radio and K-EARTH He was a frequent fill-in for Casey Kasem on American Top 40 He had a successful transition to voicework and became the tv and radio image for stations in scores of markets He still has a healthy roster of clients and now does his voice work from his home he shares with his lovely wife Ingrid in Phoenix Charlie is a writer he used to write a weekly column in the main Phoenix paper he’s a poet with his words so carefully chosen that they weave into a tapestry of a compelling story He wants to tell stories about his life experiences and people he has met along the way In his own words from a Facebook post this week: Gordon McLendon said ‘Radiojust the word creates within me a feeling unlike anything I have ever know’ I had the thrill of working for him Bill Drake and other dreamers The radio that many of us loved and to which we devoted our careers will likely never happen again I have stories of those days No not going to write a book But I have decided to create a web page and share my journey and tell stories about the amazing people I have met on this thrill ride It will be updated as I have time and inspiration to add a chapter Well Charlie has begun his latest venture The launch is available at his new website Enjoy his journey his insights and his love affair with radio charlievandykecom Lovable and talented Gary Owens died five years ago today Scroll down to Sunday’s Nostalgia column for an outpouring of amazing reactions LARPs Quarantined on Cruise Ship in Japanese Port February 11 2020 We have a firsthand report about the global outbreak of the Coronavirus Two LARPs are now quarantined on the Diamond Princess Cruise ship docked in Japan Carl Goldman and Jeri Serrati owners of 1220 AM KHTS in Santa Clarita were coming into a Yokohama port following a two-week cruise when they were ordered to stay in their cabin for another 15 days because of an outbreak of the Coronavirus “It was a magical 16 days I gave my wife Jeri a surprise birthday and Christmas present a cruise through Southeast Asia” wrote Goldman in a journal posted on his stations’ website By the second day in port ten people had tested positive for the Coronavirus With the announcement of the quarantine Carl quipped “Tiny house living is happening now” Carl offered his wife an early Happy Valentine’s Day greeting By day four there were an additional 41 passengers taken to hospitals who had tested positive for the Coronavirus For the Goldman’s simple things like clean clothes and deodorant were running low They decided to turn the whole experience into an exciting experience “We are making the best of our adventure” Seratti-Goldman said “We are working remotely Today I’m doing laundry in our bathtub as we are running low on clean clothes We’ve been watching a lot of movies reading and enjoying each other” By the seventh day new victims raised the total to 70 victims By the end of the day 65 new passengers were diagnosed They have high praise for the Princess Cruise Line which ironically is based in Santa Clarita Personnel have bent over backwards to do the best they can under difficult circumstances They replenish supplies medicines and serve three exquisite meals a day to each room and have offered a full refund as well as credit for an upcoming cruise in the future The Goldmans are excited about seeing more of the world on a future Princess Cruise ship “We will remain loyal Princess passengers” said Goldman Carl is in mask Hear Ache We’re hearing Tim McCarthy who presently serves as senior vice president ESPN Radio Group will add local KSPN to his duties … Condolences to Jami Mayberry who learned this week that her mother has been diagnosed with cancer … Long Beach Public Media LBPM will christen the city’s new public radio station 991 KLBP with a celebration taking place leap year weekend … Former KLAA general manager David Baronfeld has been named market manager/general manager for the Pacific Media Group/Oahu It was so much fun to hear Doug McIntyre for an hour yesterday with Dave Congalton on KVEC-San Luis Obispo Today Congalton hosts Mike Horn at 3:30 pm to talk about Robert Conrad The Wild Wild West star passed a few days ago Conrad had a talk show on Mike’s CRN Digital Talk Radio This afternoon listen to the interview for some rare insights here All-Girl Almost Memories of OC Radioby Diana Kirchen Kelly February 10 2020 Diana Kirchen Kelly was part of an exciting radio experiment in the 70s and 80s when she became part of an all-female jock line-up at Orange County’s KWIZ A bit of context for many in Southern California OC radio was a stepping stone to work in Los Angeles radio Not so today There isn’t the distinction between the two counties now Just one big mountain of towers with the one-time legendary AM stations running foreign language or syndicated fare Diana went on to an exceptional career in education and now lives in Poway When asked about the memories of her time in OC radio she was excited to share her experiences Diana’s story: Just a bit of background – I grew up in Fullerton and spent a LOT of time listening to LA and Orange County radio stations as a kid First I listened at home to KEZY-AM through our in-home intercom system back when it was truly an Easy Listening station My mom played it pretty much all day when she was doing housework It was a great thrill to see the little KEZY radio booth at Disneyland Hotel in the early 60’s when we went over there to watch the Disneyland fireworks in the summertime Also – probably in the late 50’s – I listened to Dick Sinclair on KFI using my dad’s little crystal “Space Radio” it looked like a little red and white plastic Sputnik with one ear piece It was pretty much the only station that came in but it was like magic! Around 1964 age 10 I got a transistor radio as a Christmas present and I listened all the time – I even took my little radio to school with me and listened to KRLA and KHJ during recess So I was a big radio fan from a young age and always thought I’d want to work in radio even though I didn’t hear any female voices on the air at that time Flash forward to Halloween 1973 I was working at Knott’s Berry Farm in entertainment as the Wagon Camp Announcer dressed as Annie Oakley For the very first Halloween Haunt in 1973 I was chosen to be the first witch and as the witch I announced the show in the Wagon Camp which featured a mime rock group called “Hello People” My supervisor had asked if I could do a witch voice and I said “Sure!” Fake it ’til you make it I went home and started practicing a witch voice by watching the HR Pufnstuf show on Saturday morning and recording the voice of “Witchy-Poo” on my little audio cassette deck Then I recorded my own voice imitating Witchy-Poo’s voice and compared the two until I sounded pretty close NOTE: This was before the era of home video recorders On the first night of Halloween Haunt Mark Denis and Paul Freeman from KEZY were doing a remote right outside the Wagon Camp Mark asked to interview Seymour who was appearing in the John Wayne Theater and “the Witch” me I was so happy to meet Mark Denis and he was so nice Before we went on the air he said “Let’s hear your witch voice” so I said something back to him using the witch voice Then Mark went into voice coach mode – “a little deeper” – and I did it again “More energy” I did it again “More guttural” I did it again Then he said “Ok change dash to comma that sounds pretty good…we’ll talk on the air in a minute” A few years later I’d gone through the radio broadcasting program at Fullerton College and finished my BA degree at Cal State Fullerton I started my first job in radio at KONG in Visalia in May 1977 but wanted to get back to Orange County as quickly as possible So I left KONG in January 1978 and in February was hired part-time at KWIZ/fm doing the “Young and Beautiful” format from the fishbowl studio in South Coast Plaza Village When I was first hired Steve Gonzales was doing the afternoon shift at KWIZ/fm so he trained me on the board and the music process Steve was such a great guy – he went by “Steven G” on the air I did weekend and fill-in work for a few weeks then in mid-April I filled in full-time for a month on the overnight shift for Jan Marie Tamburelli AKA “Strawberry Jan” at KEZY when she became ill After Jan Marie came back I filled in full-time for Margie Kelly on the morning shift for a couple of weeks while she was on vacation What was it like to work at KWIZ/fm Well it was interesting because of the location see attached photo People who were strolling around South Coast Plaza Village used to look into the studio windows while we were on the air and that was fine But sometimes on the overnight shift after the bars closed the people walking around got a little more interesting Also it was about a 20-minute drive from the main station offices so the only other people I saw when I was on the air were the person before me and the person who followed me Gary Marshall KWIZ production manager at that time used to drive over to the fm studios to drop of the logs and new spots on carts each afternoon and sometimes one of the engineers would come over to fix something but otherwise each jock was pretty much on our own out there The restroom was quite a distance from the studio I usually used Dust in the Wind 3-1/2 minutes before sprinting up the stairs across a large event room down the stairs on the other side to the restroom then back again I’d heard horror stories of jocks getting locked out of the studio so I didn’t want to take any chances of using the outside door We had a little AP wire machine just outside the on-air studio so we used that to pull together a brief newscast at the top of each hour And we only back-announced every 15 minutes on the quarter hour We all had 6-hour shifts at that time 6 am – noon noon – 6 pm 6 pm – midnight and midnight – 6 am In addition to Jan Marie Margie and Steve we had a great group working on the air over the several years I was at KWIZ – Patty Martinez Dave Narz Bill Reitler Joyce Eagleton Mary Price Sunni Malone and others The “Young and Beautiful” format was Bill Weaver’s unique idea see photo below of me with Bill Weaver taken June 1980 He created a format that was different from the “soft rock” formats of the late 70’s but was also different from the schmaltzy “beautiful music” format it was somewhere in between He knew exactly the sound he was looking for in both the music and the jocks and he felt that female voices worked well with the format Quite a few articles were published about the uniqueness of KWIZ/fm Bill Weaver was the program director of KWIZ-AM amp FM and KLOK-AM in San Jose and he was also general manager of KLOK He spent most of his time in San Jose but would come down to KWIZ about every two weeks for meetings with the sales staff and Pat Michaels gm of KWIZ and to monitor the stations Bill was the most enthusiastic person and loved radio he was great to work with In mid-July 1978 Michelle Carey music director left KWIZ and I was chosen to take over as music director under the direction of Weaver I was music director for about two years until I left KWIZ to start teaching full-time in the radio broadcasting program at Fullerton College in Fall 1980 While I was md I also had one air shift each week First I did Sunday overnights into Monday following Dr Laura Schlessinger whose show was on Sunday nights from 9 pm – midnight Then my shift changed to Saturday nights after Rick West left KWIZ sometime in late 1978 I’d developed the “Disco Saturday Night” show in the summer of 1978 so I took over that show As music director I was lucky to interact daily with all of the jocks on KWIZ AM and FM Diana with Bill Weaver and Margie Kelly mornings Patty Martinez afternoons Dave Narz evenings and Jan Marie Tamburelli overnights Photo taken summer 1978 It was an exciting time to be at KWIZ with so many talented people including AM personalities Bob Shannon Ronni Richards Jim Bain Patty Martinez John Novak Mary Price Rick West Steve Gonzales Gary Marshall Danny Martinez and the great news team of Ed Nix Spider McLean Dan Avey and later Ed Berger I have never laughed so hard as when I was listening to Bob Shannon and Ed Nix do their skits in the morning Bob was singing “A Boy Named Jimmy” about President Jimmy Carter to the tune of A Boy Named Sue with Ed Nix pretending to splash around in the KWIZ “underground swimming pool” complete with echo effects provided by Bob Ronni brought a whole new show to KWIZ she was such a great upbeat morning personality! Ronni and Ed also worked so well together and their “Good Morning Orange County” mugs were everywhere And who can forget the “KWIZ Hits” softball team We weren’t great but we had a lot of fun GM Pat Michaels always organized an annual picnic trip to Catalina for all KWIZ staff We took the big ferry boat over and always had a blast together As I mentioned I left KWIZ to teach full-time at Fullerton College but I kept my Saturday night air shift for a couple more years until June 1982 Then I went to England for a few months to work in radio there but that’s another story! Norm Epstein former general manager has turned to painting in his retirement and are we impressed! 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ئۇيغۇرچە ھۆججەت تۈركىيە كۈتۈپخانىلىرىغا قانداق كېلىپ قالغان؟ تۇزنىڭ ئۇيغۇر مەدەنىيىتىدىكى رولى ۋە ئەھمىيىتىتوغرىسىدا تۈركچە تۇنجى قۇرئان تەرجىمىسى ۋە ئۇنىڭدىكى ئىسلامىي ئاتالغۇلارنىڭ تۈركچە ئىبارىلىرى ھەققىدە تېڭىق تىنىش بەلگىلەر تەرجىمىدىكى جۈملە قورۇلمىسىنىڭ راۋانلىقى ۋە دەللىكى توغرىسىدا تەرەققىياتنى تېزلىتىشتە مەدەنىيەتكە بولغان تونۇشىمىزنى ئۆستۈرۈشىمىز زۆرۈر تەكلىماكاندا ئۆسىدىغان بىر قىسىم قىممەتلىك دەرەخ ۋە دورا ئۆسۈملۈكلىرى تەۋارىخى مۇسىقىيۇن جاھانگىر خوجا قوزغىلىڭى ۋە ئۇنىڭ تەسىر كۈچى چورۇقچىلىق ھۈنىرى ھەققىدە چەت ئەللەردىكى ئۇيغۇر تىلى تەتقىقاتىدىن قىسقىچە بايان خالىدەم ناخشىسىدىكى سىر زەپەرنامە سالامنامە سۈنزىنىڭ ھەربىي ئىشلار دەستۇرىغا نەزەر سېۋەتچىلىك شىنجاڭ ئۇيغۇر ئاپتونوم رايونىنىڭ ئوتتۇرا، ئۇزاق مەزگىللىك مائارىپ ئىسلاھاتى ۋە تەرەققىياتى يىرىك پىلانى شىۋىتسىيىدىكى تارىخىي ماتېرىياللاردا ئۇيغۇر كىيىم –كېچەكلىرى توغرىسىدا شىڭ پىڭ ئۆستىڭىنىڭ قىسقىچە تارىخى شەھەر قۇرۇلۇشىغا دائىر بىر قىسىم ئاتالغۇلار كروراننىڭ نوپۇسى ۋە كرورانلىقلارنىڭ كۆچۈشى كوسىراپلىقلارنىڭ ئۆزگىچە ئۆرپ-ئادەتلىرى كۆپ ئۇچرايدىغان بىرقىسىم ئاتالغۇلار كۆكتاتلارنىڭ ئۇيغۇرچە نامى كۆكتۈرك ئارخېئولوگىيىسىدىكى يېڭى كەشپىياتلار كۇچا ساقساق مەدرىسىسى كىتاب نۇرلۇق مەشئەل گىرمانىيىدىكى ئۇيغۇرشۇناسلىق تەتقىقاتى گەنجۇ ئۇيغۇرلىرى بىلەن قۇچۇ ئۇيغۇرلىرىنىڭ مۇناسىۋىتى لوپلۇقلارنىڭ تارىخى ۋە ئىقتىسادى ئېگىلىگىدىكى بەزى مەسىللەر توغرىسىدا لوپلۇقلارنىڭ ئېتنىك قاتلىمىدىكى ئاھالە توپلىرى توغرىسىدا لوپلۇقلارنىڭ يۇڭ توقۇلما قول-ھۈنەر سەنئىتى توغرىسىدا موللا مۇسا سايرامى مۇندىن 90 يىل بۇرۇنقى بىر بېيىت مۇقام تېكىستلىرىنىڭ ئاپتورلىرى ۋە مەنبەلىرى مۇھەممەد سىدىق زەلىلى مىللىي مەدەنىيىتىمىزنىڭ ئۇلتاشلىرىدىن بىرى – نەسەبنامە مەشھۇر نۇتۇقلاردىن پارچىلار مەن ئۇيغۇر ئايال نەزەر مۇپتىمغا خەت نەزەر مۇفتىمغا خەت نەۋائى ئىجادىيتىنىڭ ئىدىيىۋى مەنبىئى ھەققىدە قىسقىچە مۇلاھىزە نەۋائىي غەزەللىرىدىكى «مەي» ۋە ئۇنىڭ سىمۋوللۇق مەنىسى نەۋائىي غەزەللىرىدىكى «مەي» ۋە ئۇنىڭ سىمۋوللۇق مەنىسى نەۋائىي ۋە چاغاتاي تۈركچىسى ئوتتۇرا ئاسىيادىكى ئۇيغۇرلار ۋە ئۇلارنىڭ مەدەنىيەت مۇۋەپپەقىيەتلىرى ئوتتۇرا ئاسىيالىق تۇنجى ماتېماتىك– ئابدۇلھەمىد ئىبن تۈرك ئورا ھەققىدە رىۋايەت ئوغۇزنامە ئۇدۇملىرىمىز مۇنداق ئىدى ئۇلۇغ ئانا ھەققىدە چۆچەك ئۇيغۇر تارىخىغا ئائىت زۆرۈر ئۇيغۇرچە ئەسەرلەر ئۇيغۇر تېبابىتى خام دورىلىرىنىڭ ئېنگلىزچە خەنزۇچە ناملىرى ئۇيغۇر تىلىدىكى قىسمەن رەڭلەر ئۇيغۇر دولان مۇقام – مەشرەپلىرىدىكى تۆت پەسىل ئوبرازى ئۇيغۇر كلاسسىك ئەدەبىياتى تەقىقاتىنىڭ 40 يىلى ۋە ئۇنىڭغا ئۇيغۇر كىشى ئىسىملىرى ۋە ئۇنىڭ تۈرگە ئايرىلىشى ئۇيغۇر كىنوچىلىقىنىڭ تەرەققىياتى ۋە ئۇنىڭ بەدىئىي ئىستېتىك ئالاھىدىلىكى（ ئۇيغۇر مۇقاملىرى توغرىسىدا نەشىر قىلىنغان كىتاپلار ئۇيغۇر مىللىي روھىنىڭ ئاساسلىرى ئۇيغۇر مەدەنىيتىدىكى يارقىن نامايەندە ئاپتۇۋا ۋە چىلاپچا ئۇيغۇر مەدەنىيىتىنىڭ سەمەرىسى ئۇيغۇر تېبابەتچىلىكى ئۇيغۇر قىزى نۇزۇگۇم ئۇيغۇر ھازىرقى زامان ئېلىپبەسىدىكى 32 ھەرپىنىڭ بارلىققا كېلىش قىسقىچە تارىخى ئۇيغۇرچە بىرلىككە كەلتۈرۈلگەن تەرجىمە ئاتالغۇلار ئۇيغۇرچە قېلىپلاشتۇرۇلغان جاۋاھىرات ناملىرى ئۇيغۇرلاردا تىل مەدەنىيىتى تەربىيىسى ئۇيغۇرلاردا كېلىن چۈشەنچىسى ئۇيغۇرلاردا ۋەسىيەت قالدۇرۇش ئادىتى ئۇيغۇرلاردىكى شەرمىي-ھايا ئىسراپچىلىقى 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MOCK Q503- WILL BE UPLOADED ON 1st MARCH 2020 MOCK Q502 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the news “CLASS” is associated with which of the followingA An instrument on Chandrayaan-2 is designed to detect direct signatures of elements present in the lunar soilB It is a payload imaging sensor built by Santa Barbara Remote Sensing that was launched into Earth orbit by NASA in 1999 on board the Terra satellite and in 2002 on board the Aqua satelliteC It is CIXS instrument also referred to as Chandrayaan-1 X-ray Spectrometer to carry out high quality X-ray spectroscopic mapping of the moonD None of the aboveAns AThe CLASS instrument on Chandrayaan-2 is designed to detect direct signatures of elements present in the lunar soilISRO said in a statement released on its official website that CLASS is able to detect direct signatures of elements present in the lunar soil It was also found by the CLASS that best observation occurred when the Sun provides a rich source of x-rays to illuminate the lunar surface The payload can also detect secondary x-ray emissions resulted from the lunar surface to find out elements like Na Ca Al Si Ti and FeAbout X-ray MonitorX-ray Monitor or XSM detects the X-rays emitted by the Sun and its corona It calculates the strength of solar radiation in these rays and assists CLASS Major objective of XSM is to provide solar X-ray spectrum in the energy range of 1-15 KV This payload will give high-energy resolution and high-cadencemeasurements of solar X-ray spectra as input for analysis of data from CLASS MOCK Q501 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With which among the following part of India Aarey Forest Controversy is associated A Aarey colony of Maharashtra B Western Ghats of KeralaC Aarey forests of Andhra PradeshD Temperate forests found between an altitude of 1000 and 2000 mAns AAarey protest: The Supreme Court hit out at the Maharashtra state government saying that no more treesshould be cut in Aarey colony MOCK Q500 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which of the following statements best describes ICON Mission launched by NASA A It is to study heat and energy move through the sun’s corona and explore what accelerates the solar winds that affect Earth and other planetsB An innovative and sustainable program of exploration with commercial and international partners to enable human expansion across the solar system and to bring back to Earth new knowledge and opportunitiesC Mission is to explore Mars and to provide a continuous flow of scientific information and discovery through a carefully selected series of robotic orbiters landers and mobile laboratories interconnectedby a high-bandwidth Mars/Earth communications networkD It was launched from an aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean near the Florida coast to study the Earth’s Ionosphere which will be able to understand the link between space and the earth’sweather with this studyAns DNASA’s ICON satellite was launched from an aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean near the Florida coastAbout ICON Mission• The ICON satellite will study the Earth’s Ionosphere It includes various layers of the uppermost atmosphere where free electrons flow freely It affects Earth’s magnetic field and radio communications• The scientists will be able to understand the link between space and the earth’s weather with this study• The ICON mission is the 39th successful launch and satellite deployment by Pegasus rocket• This mission is operated by the University of California It was originally planned to launch in late 2017 but delayed due to the problems with the Pegasus XL rocket• Ionosphere Connection Explorer ICON is equipped with 780-watt solar arrays to power the instruments• ICON has designed as a two year’s mission but if all goes well according to the plan it will last for more than a decade MOCK Q499 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan OR SUMAN Scheme consider the following statements :1 It aims to provide institutional delivery at every private amp public health care facilities 2 Under the scheme all pregnant women newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery will be able to avail several free health care services such as four antenatal check-ups and six home-based newborn care visits3 The pregnant women will be able to avail a zero expense delivery and C-section facility in case of complications at public health facilitiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans CSurakshit Matritva Aashwasan• The Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan initiative or SUMAN scheme aims to provide dignified and quality health care at no cost to every woman and newborn visiting a public health facility• Under the scheme all pregnant women newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery will be able to avail several free health care services such as four antenatal check-ups and six home-based newborn care visits• The scheme will enable zero expense access to the identification and management of complications during and after the pregnancy The government will also provide free transport to pregnant women from home to the health facility and drop back after discharge minimum 48 hrs• The pregnant women will be able to avail a zero expense delivery and C-section facility in case of complications at public health facilities• The scheme will ensure that there is zero-tolerance for denial of services to such patients MOCK Q498 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ ‘Ex-Eastern Bridge-V’ joint exercise begins between which among the following nations A India amp USAB USA amp VietnamC India amp OmanD USA amp OmanAns CIAF and Royal Air Force of Oman begins Joint Exercise ‘Ex-Eastern Bridge-V’Indian Air Force and Royal Air Force of Oman will also promote the exchange of experience during Ex-Eastern Bridge-V MOCK Q497 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the India Energy Forum consider the following statements :1 It was established in 2011 with an objective to understand India’s Nuclear Energy Program2 All the public and private nuclear organizations oil and gas organizations Renewable energy organizations are members of India Energy ForumSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DWhat is India Energy ForumIt was established in 2001 with an objective to understand India’s Nuclear Energy Program Now it has a special status of the spokesman of India’s total energy sector Several public and private nuclear organizations oil and gas organizations Renewable energy organizations are members of India Energy Forum Some of them are – NHPC NTPC Power Grid Corporation ONGC Power Finance Corporation among others MOCK Q496 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Chile cancels hosting COP-25 and APEC due to nationwide unrest With reference to the following What is Chile Unrest A It is a nationwide protest against the increase in carbon dioxide emission from the industrial amp thermal plants affecting the climate B It is a nationwide protest against authorities in maintaining public safety and orderC It is a nationwide protest against 30 per cent increase in Metro faresD It is a nationwide protest caused by a 50–200 increase in fuel prices calling for the overthrow of the government in ChileAns CChile cancels hosting COP-25 and APEC due to nationwide unrestChile announced a 30 per cent increase in Metro fares in October 2019 which triggered the anger of people and they started protesting against the governmentWhat is Chile unrestThe government of Chile announced a 30 per cent increase in Metro fares in October 2019 The county was already going through issues of inflation which triggered the anger of people and they started protesting against the government on October 17 2019What is COP 25 issueUnited Nations Climate Change Conference 2019 COP25 was planned to be held in Santiago Chile It was planned that Chile will host the global Summit between 2 to 13 December 2019 but it was cancelled on 30 October due to Chilean unrestCOP 25 was originally planned to be held in Brazil but newly elected President Jair Bolsonaro announcedthat due to economic reasons Brazil is not able to host the summit and withdrawal of an offer to host the program MOCK Q495 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following statement is/are correct in context with the APEC 1 The group was established in 1989 to boost Asia-Pacific economies and get trade benefits from other parts of the world2 It was the first time decided in 2006 Summit held in Hanoi that Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific FTAAP should be establishedSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CWhat is APECAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is also known as APEC It is an inter-governmental platform for 21 Pacific Rim member economies to promote free-trade in the Asia-Pacific region The group was established in 1989 to boost Asia-Pacific economies and get trade benefits from other parts of the world It was the first time decided in 2006 Summit held in Hanoi that Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific FTAAP should be established MOCK Q494 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ In context with the CIRDAP a regional Inter – Governmental and autonomous institution which among the following statements are correct 1 Originally the institution had six members but now the number has gone up to 252 It was jointly established on 6 July 1979 by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO in coordination with several other UN bodies and donors 3 India is one of the key founding members of this OrganisationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans C About CIRDAP• It is a regional Inter – Governmental and autonomous institution• It was jointly established on 6 July 1979 by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO in coordination with several other UN bodies and donors • India is one of the key founding members of this Organisation• The headquarters of the institution is located at Dhaka in Bangladesh• The main objective of the body is to promote regional cooperation and act as a serving institution for its member countries for promotion of integrated rural development through research action training and information dissemination• There are 46 countries in Asia Pacific Region therefore CIRDAP has great potential for expansion for which they would be assisted by CIRDAP Centres• Originally the institution had six members but now the number has gone up to 15 The member countries include India Pakistan Sri Lanka Nepal Malaysia Afghanistan Bangladesh Fiji Indonesia Iran Lao PDR Myanmar Philippines Thailand and Vietnam MOCK Q493 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following serves as the Secretariat for the SASEC member countries A Asian Development BankB World BankC ASEAN Regional ForumD World Bank GroupAns AAbout South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation• The SASEC brings together seven countries in a project-based partnership to promote regional prosperity by improving cross-border connectivity boosting trade among member countries and strengthening regional economic cooperation• The SASEC countries are Bangladesh Bhutan India Maldives Myanmar Nepal and Sri Lanka• The Program was set up in 2001• The Asian Development Bank ADB serves as the Secretariat for the SASEC member countries MOCK Q492 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Recently our scientists have discovered Tree-living crab species that includes the structure of its hard upper shell its male abdominal structure and reproductive parts and diagnostic elongated walking legs which no other genus has In which part of India has it been discoveredA Anaimalai ForestsB Western Ghats of Kerala C Andaman IslandsD Tropical Rain Forests of North eastAns BTree-living crab species Kani maranjandu found in KeralaThe key traits of the crab include the structure of its hard upper shell its male abdominal structure and reproductive parts and diagnostic elongated walking legs which no other genus hasA group of scientists discovered a new species of long legged tree-dwelling crabs in Western Ghats of KeralaThe species are named after the Kani tribe in Kerala• The survey of the freshwater crab fauna had started in the year 2014 in the Westerns Ghats in KeralaAbout Kani tribe• Kani is a tribe living in the Western Ghats area of Kerala MOCK Q491 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ “Death Penalty Report” is released by which organization A Amnesty InternationalB GreenpeaceC World Social ForumD Doctors Without BordersAns AAmnesty International released Death Penalty Report 2016As per the report at least 60 people who had been sentenced to death were exonerated in 9 countries in 2016 MOCK Q490 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ “Globalization Backlash” is released by which organization A World Bank B World Tourism Organisation C World Bank GroupD International Fund for Agricultural Development Ans AWorld Bank released report Globalization BacklashSouth Asia’s performance will maintain momentum with the gap between its growth rate and that of East Asia slightly widening over timeHighlights of Globalization Backlash• With a strong performance in the eastern part of the South Asia Region – in particular in Bhutan Bangladesh and India – the region defied disappointing world growth in 2016• Inflation slowed down in the second half of 2016 mainly due to lower food prices but appears to be turning up again• Despite recent real exchange rate appreciation current account balances are mostly in order throughout the region MOCK Q489 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ In context with the Agni-III which among the following statements is/are correct 1 This Surface-to-Surface nuclear capable intermediate-range ballistic missile can hit targets in the range of around 2500 km2 It can carry a warhead of 15 tonne which is protected by carbon all composite heat shield3 The missile was inducted into the armed forces in June 2016Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 1 amp 3C Only 2D 123Ans CHighlights of the Agni-III ballistic missile• This Surface-to-Surface nuclear capable intermediate-range ballistic missile can hit targets in the range of around 3000 km• The two-stage solid-propelled missile has a length of 17 metres 2 metres diameter and its launch weight is around 50 tonnes• It can carry a warhead of 15 tonne which is protected by carbon all composite heat shield• The missile was inducted into the armed forces in June 2011 MOCK Q488 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term Microlensing sometimes seen in news A It is a technique that aids the discovery of distant objects by using background stars as flashlightsB It is a technique to correct refractive errors of the eye by permanently changing the shape of the corneaC It is a technique of reducing the person’s dependence on glasses by preparing the contact lenses D None of the aboveAns AWhat is Microlensing• It is a technique that aids the discovery of distant objects by using background stars as flashlights• When a star crosses from the front of a bright star the gravity of the star in the front focuses the light of the background star making it appear brighter• So a planet orbiting the foreground star may cause a glitch in its brightness MOCK Q487 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Recently India has become the member of which of the following UN subsidiary bodies for the period of three years 1 Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC2 Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE3 International Narcotics Control BoardSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans AIndia along with 12 other members was elected for the period of three years to the Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council ECOSOCThese two organisations are Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC and International Narcotics Control BoardIndia’s Election to Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC• India along with 12 other members was elected for the period of three years to the Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council ECOSOC• It garnered the most number of votes in the Asian group with 49 out of 50 members of ECOSOC voting in its favour• The other 12 members elected for three-year terms include Burkina Faso Iran Japan Pakistan Belarus Bulgaria Moldova Brazil Chile Cuba the United Kingdom and United States• The CPC is the main subsidiary organ of the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly for planning programming and coordination MOCK Q486 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA to transfer Sterile Insect Technique to numerous countries to combat which among the following virus disease A ZikaB Small poxC EbollaD Common cold and different types of fluAns AIAEA International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA to transfer Sterile Insect Technique under 23 Million Euro Project to Combat ZikaSince 1997 SIT has been transferred to numerous countries to combat pests that affect food and crops and insects that transmit diseases including mosquitoesAbout Sterile Insect Technique SITSterile Insect Technique SIT is a form of pest control that uses ionizing radiation to sterilize male insects mass-produced in special rearing facilitiesSince 1997 SIT has been transferred to numerous countries by the Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture MOCK Q485 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund 1 It was established as a Category II Alternate Investment Funds AIF as per the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI2 It has an initial corpus of 20000 crore rupees which can be leveraged by infrastructure companies including Indian Rail Finance Corporation IRFC and National Housing Bank NHBSelect the correct answer using the codes given below A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CAbout National Investment and Infrastructure Fund• The fund was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2015 to fund new and rejuvenate stressed projects so that stalled investment cycle is revived in the country• It was established as a Category II Alternate Investment Funds AIF as per the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI• It has an initial corpus of 20000 crore rupees which can be leveraged by infrastructure companies including Indian Rail Finance Corporation IRFC and National Housing Bank NHB• On the basis of the above early warning signals the branch maintaining the account should consider forwarding the stressed accounts with aggregate loan limits above 10 lakh rupees to the Committee for Stressed MSMEs within five working days for a suitable corrective action plan CAP• As regards accounts with aggregate loan limits up to 10 lakh rupees identified as SMA-2 the account should be mandatorily examined for CAP by the branch itself under the authority of the branch manager /designated official as decided by the bank• The option under CAP may include Rectification Restructuring and Recovery among others MOCK Q484 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Apart from the rotavirus vaccine which among the following new vaccine has been introduced as part of UIP Universal Immunization Programme A Inactivated Polio Vaccine IPVB Hepatitis A VaccineC Chicken Pox VaccineD Hepatitis B VaccineAns ASNIPPET FROM THE NEWS :Health Minister JP Nadda launched Rotavirus vaccine as part of Universal Immunization ProgrammeThe vaccine is being introduced initially in four states which are Andhra Pradesh Haryana Himachal Pradesh and Odisha and will be expanded to the entire country in a phased mannerApart from the rotavirus vaccine three new vaccines are also being introduced as part of UIP including Inactivated Polio Vaccine IPV Measles Rubella MR vaccine and Adult Japanese Encephalitis JE vaccineAbout Universal Immunization Programme• Universal Immunization Programme is a vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 1985• It became a part of Child Survival and Safe Motherhood Programme in 1992 and is currently one of the key areas under National Rural Health Mission NRHM since 2005 MOCK Q483 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following Protected Area Network is associated with the Madrid Action Plan A Biosphere ReservesB Conservation ReservesC Biodiversity HotspotsD Community reservesAns AMadrid Action Plan for Biosphere Reserves MOCK Q482 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Worldwide Cost of Living survey is released by which of the following organization A Organisation for Economic Cooperation amp Development B World Economic ForumC Economist Intelligence UnitD UN Human Rights CouncilAns CEconomist Intelligence Unit released Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016EIU ranked Singapore as the priciest city while were Lusaka the capital of Zambia was named as the cheapest city of the worldEconomist Intelligence Unit EIU released Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016 on 10 March 2016 According to the report Mumbai and Bangalore are among the cheapest cities in the worldEIU ranked Singapore as the priciest city ahead of Zurich Hong Kong Geneva and ParisThe Economist Intelligence Unit helps business leaders prepare for opportunity empowering them to act with confidence when making strategic decisionsThe Worldwide Cost of Living survey is released twice a year by the EIU It compares more than 400 individual prices across 160 products and services in 131 cities including food drink clothing household supplies and personal care items home rents transport utility bills private schools domestic help and recreational costs MOCK Q481 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following destinations spread across the states under the Krishna Circuit 1 Nathdwar2 Puri3 Bhadrachalam4 SikarSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 amp 3B 124C 234D 1234Ans BDestinations under Krishna CircuitUnder Krishna circuit 12 destinations spread across 5 states are proposed These are:• Dwarka Gujarat• Nathdwara Jaipur amp Sikar Rajasthan• Kurukshetra Haryana• Mathura Vrindavan Gokul Barsana Nandgaon amp Govardhan Uttar Pradesh• Puri OdishaBesides projects worth more than 300 crores rupees were approved in-principle in Uttar Pradesh under both the circuitsUnder Ramayana Circuit 11 destinations spread across 6 states are proposed These are:• Ayodhya Nandigram Shringhverpur amp Chitrakoot Uttar Pradesh• Sitamarhi Buxar amp Darbhanga Bihar• Jagdalpur Chattisgarh• Bhadrachalam Telangana• Hampi Karnataka• Rameshwaram Tamil NaduExpert committee also suggested including Chitrakoot Madhya Pradesh Nashik amp Nagpur Maharashtra and Mahendragiri Odisha in the proposed circuit MOCK Q480 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following is/are the long term FPIs Foreign Portfolio Investors A Sovereign Wealth Funds OnlyB Pension Funds OnlyC Sovereign Wealth Funds Endowment Funds Insurance Funds Pension FundsD Sovereign Wealth Funds Insurance Funds Pension FundsAns CMarkets regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI on 29 March 2016 decided to increase the Foreign Portfolio Investors FPI investment limit in Central Government securities This will boost inflows of foreign funds into Indian capital marketsThe limit for long term FPIs Sovereign Wealth Funds Multilateral Agencies Endowment Funds Insurance Funds Pension Funds and Foreign Central Banks in the Central Government securities will be enhanced to 50000 crore rupees from 4 April 2016 and 56000 crore rupees on 5 July 2016 Currently the existing limit is 44100 crore rupees for long term FPIs MOCK Q479 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term Fertile Crescent sometimes seen in news A It is the Rajasthan’s state fertile soil that provides food amp firewood to support rural economyB It is the confluence of different biogeographical zones that is very rich in species diversityC It is a tree species found in a part of south India that can serve as a safety hedge against coastal calamitiesD It is an ancient area of fertile soil amp vital rivers in the middle eastAns DFertile Crescent : It is an ancient area of fertile soil amp vital rivers in the middle east-Initiative of UN’s Food amp Agriculture Organisation amp University of Birmingham’s school of Biosciences MOCK Q478 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Angel Fund 1 It has been launched very recently under which the first generation entrepreneurs can get a maximum loan of 5 lakh rupees at 5 interest pa2 The loan will have a moratorium period of maximum 9 months during which no interest rates will be charged Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DIt has been launched in 2013 by Assam Chief Minister under which the first generation entrepreneurs can get a maximum loan of 5 lakh rupees at 5 interest paThe loan will have a moratorium period of maximum 10 months during which no interest rates will be charged MOCK Q477 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the Equity Index consider the following statements :1 It was launched in collaboration with the world bank which will help raise funds for products seeking to mitigate climate change2 It is the first equity Index linked with the Green BondSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CEquity Index :BNP PAIBAS on 18 sep 2014launched this indexIt was launched in collaboration with the world bank which will help raise funds for products seeking to mitigate climate changeIt is the first equity Index linked with the Green Bond MOCK Q476 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Maharaja Bonds to develop the infrastructure for the domestic capital markets has been issued by which of the following organization A World BankB Asian Development BankC World Bank GroupD Asian Infrastructure Investment BankAns AMaharaja Bonds to develop the infrastructure for the domestic capital markets has been issued by World Bank MOCK Q475 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the Minsk agreement consider the following statements :1 This agreement was based on 11 point peace plan that included the release of hostages 2 The agreement was brokered by the WTO World Trade OrganisationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DThis agreement was based on 12 point peace plan that included the release of hostages The agreement was brokered by the Organisation for security amp cooperation in Europe OSCEUkraine amp pro-Russian rebels agreed on ceasefire agreement called Minsk agreement MOCK Q474 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ A report titled scientific assessment of Ozone depletion revealed that the ozone layer is well on track to recovery in the next few decades The report has been prepared by which of the following organizations A UNEP amp WMOB Green Climate FundC UNDP amp UNEPD Global environment FacilityAns AA report titled scientific assessment of Ozone depletion revealed that the ozone layer is well on track to recovery in the next few decades The report has been prepared by UNEP United Nation Environment Programme amp WMO World Meteorological Organisation MOCK Q473 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which of the following given Inclusive Development Index ranking to the countries of the world A World Economic ForumB World Health OrganisationC UN Human Rights CouncilD UNDPAns AThe Inclusive Development Index IDI is an annual economic index introduced by the World Economic Forum System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Economic Progress in 2017 The IDI ranks countries’ economic performance in three pillars: growth and development inclusion and intergenerational equity and sustainability The IDI is a project of the World Economic Forum’s System Initiative on the Future of Economic Progress which aims to inform and enable sustained and inclusive economic progress through deepened public-private cooperation through thought leadership and analysis strategic dialogue and concrete cooperation including by accelerating social impact through corporate action MOCK Q472 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ In order to join Euro currency a country must fulfill which of the following conditions 1 Government debt no higher than 70pc of GDP2 Budget deficit below 3pc of GDP3 Low Inflation amp Interest rates Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 3D 123Ans BGovernment debt no higher than 60pc of GDPBudget deficit below 3pc of GDPLow Inflation amp Interest rates MOCK Q471 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following has released a report titled “ Environmental Crime Crisis A Bombay Natural History Society B World Wildlife FundC Birdlife InternationalD UNEP United nation Environment ProgrammeAns D MOCK Q470 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following has published a report titled “Mysterious Mekong” mentioning the discoveriesof new exotic species in Greater Mekong Region A Bombay Natural History Society B World Wildlife FundC Birdlife InternationalD UNEP United nation Environment ProgrammeAns BWorld Wildlife Fund has published a report titled “Mysterious Mekong” mentioning the discoveriesof new exotic species in Greater Mekong Region MOCK Q469 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to ATOMEXPO an International Forum for nuclear power industry consider the following statements :1 It is an initiative of Russia’s state Nuclear Energy Corporation 2 First ATOMEXPO was held in 2009 to define the place amp role of nuclear generation in 21st century Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrect Ans CAtomexpo is a major communication company providing the whole spectrum of services in field of congress-exhibition management event-industry and business presentations worldwideAtomexpo LLC is in the market of communication services since 2009 The company is arranging the business events conducted by State Corporation Rosatom and the companies of the nuclear sector of the Russian industry as well as by the bodies of the RF executive authorities and international companies The company portfolio contains over 500 successfully led projects both in Russia and abroad MOCK Q468 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the GSAT 7 consider the following statements :1 Payload of the GSAT 7 is designed to provide communication capabilities to users in distant coastal regions2 Its solar arrays generate 2100 W of electric powerSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DGSAT 7:-Payload of the GSAT 7 is designed to provide communication capabilities to users in distant oceanic regions- Its solar arrays generate 2900 W of electric power MOCK Q467 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following factors is/are considered for cataloging the specimens in the bio Banks 1 Blood type2 Cornea of the eyes3 Hair cells of the human beingsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 1Ans DA biobank is a type of biorepository that stores biological samples usually human for use in research Since the late 1990s biobanks have become an important resource in medical research supporting many types of contemporary research like genomics and personalized medicineBiobanks give researchers access to data representing a large number of people Samples in biobanks and the data derived from those samples can often be used by multiple researchers for cross purpose research studies For example many diseases are associated with single-nucleotide polymorphisms and performing genome-wide association studies using large collections of samples which represent tens or hundreds of thousands of individuals can help to identify disease biomarkers Many researchers struggled to acquire sufficient samples prior to the advent of biobanksBiobanks have provoked questions on privacy research ethics and medical ethics While viewpoints on what constitutes appropriate biobank ethics diverge consensus has been reached that operating biobanks without establishing carefully considered governing principles and policies could be detrimental to communities that participate in biobank programsVirtual biobanks integrate epidemiological cohorts into a common poolVirtual biobanks allow for sample collection to meet national regulationsTissue banks harvest and store human tissues for transplantation and research As biobanks become more established it is expected that tissue banks will merge with biobanksPopulation banks store biomaterial as well as associated characteristics such as lifestyle clinical and environmental data MOCK Q466 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQWhich among the following is/are the applications of the Deep UV Laser device 1 Deep UV light can be used to sterilize bacteria amp Viruses decontaminate drinking water amp in fluorescence sensors to detect chemicals 2 Significant improvement in the ability to inspect microchips with solid state metrology3 Improved detection of airborne chemical amp biological agents Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DAll of the above are the applications of the Deep UV Laser device MOCK Q465 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term Peace Arc sometimes seen in news A It is an international treaty to change the functioning of the European Union which must be ratified by atleast 3/4th member states of the European Union B It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase the maritime cooperation amongst navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean regionC It is the Chinese navy hospital ship to provide free medical services to people of BangladeshD It is a multilateral energy security cooperation treaty amongst the members of the East Asia SummitAns CThe ship was launched in 2007 with the stated intention of giving China a platform to provide a better means to providing quicker humanitarian response to disasters around the world but others contend it also allows China to extend the navy’s blue water capabilitiesOn 1 September 2010 the hospital ship embarked on a three-month Harmonious Mission 2010 to the Gulf of Aden with a total of 428 officers including 100 medical workers En route she visited and provided medical treatment to the local people of Djibouti Tanzania Kenya the Seychelles and BangladeshDuring Harmonious Mission 2011 Peace Ark visited Cuba Costa Rica Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago the first Chinese voyage to the Caribbean MOCK Q464 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term SEEDS PROJECT sometimes seen in news A It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment amp Forests to conserve nature through action based research education amp public awarenessB It is a Tree Campaign launched by UNEP of planting 1 billion trees in 2007C It is a non-profit research research organization that focuses on management of water amp land resources enhancing food security amp reducing povertyD It is a project which directly captures the images of extra solar planets amp protoplanetary disks around thousands of nearby stars Ans DThe SEEDS Project• This discovery is the part of Strategic Explorations of Exoplanets and Disks with Subaru SEEDS project It is a project which directly captures the images of extrasolar planets and protoplanetary disks around thousands of nearby stars by making use of Subaru Telescope on Mauna Kea Hawaii• SEEDS is a 5-year project which started off in the year 2009• SEEDS is led by Motohide Tamura at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NAOJ• Imaging done under this project provides an insight into the orbit atmosphere temperature and luminosity of the planet However the planets are very faint and extremely close to their host stars which is why it is extremely difficult to capture them• The SEEDS project captures the images at near-infrared wavelengths by making use of the novel adaptive optics system of telescope and two instruments: the High Contrast Instrument for the Subaru Next Generation Adaptive Optics and the InfraRed Camera and Spectrograph The combination of these enables the team to capture the direct images towards fainter planets MOCK Q463 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ H7N9 virus is sometimes mentioned in news with reference to which of the following disease A Bird fluB DengueC Swine FluD AIDSAns AH7N9 virus is referred with Bird flu MOCK Q462 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following areas have been focused under the Greenpeace campaigns 1 Oceans2 Forests3 Nuclear reactors4 Genetically modified foods5 VegetarianismSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1245B Only 12 amp 4C 1234D All are correctAns CVegetarianism has not been focused under the Greenpeace campaignsThe following areas have been focused under the Greenpeace campaigns 1 Oceans2 Forests3 Nuclear reactors4 Genetically modified foods MOCK Q461 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Consider the following statements :1 Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization focused on human rights2 Amnesty International operates in India with headquarters in Bangalore Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CAmnesty International is a non-governmental organization focused on human rightsAmnesty International operates in India with headquarters in Bangalore MOCK Q460 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Consider the following statements about International Committee of Red Cross :1 ICRC was established in 19th century in GenevaSwitzerland2 International Committee of the red cross was awarded the nobel prize in 1917 1944 1963 – on the third occasion jointly with the League of Red Cross societies3 Red cross society was found to protect the human life amp health from the war hostilitiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans DAll are correct Just memorize it MOCK Q459 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Consider the following statements:1 Human Development Index for any nation is calculated as geometric mean of life expectancy Index Education Index amp Income Index2 Life expectancy index in HDI is calculated using a minimum value of 20 years amp a minimum value of 85 yearsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CHuman Development Index for any nation is calculated as geometric mean of life expectancy Index Education Index amp Income IndexLife expectancy index in HDI is calculated using a minimum value of 20 years amp a minimum value of 85 years MOCK Q458 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following releases World Press Freedom Index A Institute for Economics and PeaceB Oxfam InternationalC Reporters Without BordersD World Economic ForumAns CThe 2019 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders RSF shows how hatred of journalists has degenerated into violence contributing to an increase in fear The number of countries regarded as safe where journalists can work in complete security continues to decline while authoritarian regimes continue to tighten their grip on the media MOCK Q457QWhich one of the following plants is popularly grown along the road for absorbing vehicular pollutantsA NeriumB NeemC BourgainvilleaD CallotropisAns CThe vine species grow anywhere from 1 to 12 m 3 to 40 ft tall scrambling over other plants with their spiky thorns They are evergreen where rainfall occurs all year or deciduous if there is a dry season Bougainvillea are popular ornamental plants in most areas with warm climates such as Florida and South Carolina and across The Mediterranean Basin MOCK Q456Q Which of the following statements correctly denotes Bio-fortification A Enrichment of the nutrient quality of the soil using biological agentsB Breeding crops to increase their nutritional valuesC Inrcrease of organo-metallic compounds in the organism through energy flow in an ecosystemD Adoption of genetic variable plants for breeding of high yielding plants Ans BBiofortification is the idea of breeding crops to increase their nutritional value This can be done either through conventional selective breeding or through genetic engineering Biofortification differs from ordinary fortification because it focuses on making plant foods more nutritious as the plants are growing rather than having nutrients added to the foods when they are being processedThis is an important improvement on ordinary fortification when it comes to providing nutrients for the rural poor who rarely have access to commercially fortified foods2 As such biofortification is seen as an upcoming strategy for dealing with deficiencies of micronutrients in low and middle-income countries In the case of iron WHO estimated that biofortification could help curing the 2 billion people suffering from iron deficiency-induced anemia MOCK Q455 Q4 What is a major use of Allethrin A In household insecticidesB In glass manufactureC In steel manufactureD In paints amp varnishesAnsA MOCK Q454 Q Custom duty on non-edible oils has been reduced to encourage soaps amp oleochemicals What are Oleochemicals 1 These are the chemicals derived from the Plant products2 They are analogous to petrochemicals derived from petroleumWhich among the above are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BThese are the chemicals derived from the Plant products amp animal fats MOCK Q453 Q Who among the following are not the members of the Arab League 1 Chad 2 Israel3 South Sudan4 Libya5 OmanWhich among the above is/are correct A 345B Only 1 amp 2C 125D All are the members Ans BThe Arab League was founded in Cairo in 1945 by Egypt Iraq Lebanon Saudi Arabia Syria Transjordan Jordan from 1946 and Yemen North Yemen later combined Yemen There was a continual increase in membership during the second half of the 20th century with additional 15 Arab states and 4 observers being admitted MOCK Q452 Q4 Which of the following is superimposed international boundary A USA –Mexico boundaryB India-Pakistan boundary along Jammu amp KashmirC 38th North parallel boundary between North amp south KoreaD Chile-Argentina boundary along AndesAns BA superimposed boundary is a boundary that has been imposed on an area by an outside or conquering power This boundary ignores the cultural organizations on this landscape MOCK Q451 Q Land reclamation is the subject dealt by :A Ministry of rural developmentB Ministry of agricultureC Ministry of panchayati rajD Ministry of earth sciencesAns BLand reclamation usually known as reclamation and also known as land fill not to be confused with a landfill is the process of creating new land from oceans seas riverbeds or lake beds The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground or land fill MOCK Q450 QWho among the following founded Theosophical society A Madam Blavatsky amp Annie BesantB AO Hume amp Annie BesantC HS Alcott amp Annie BesantD Madam Blavatsky amp HS AlcottAns AThe Theosophical Society was an organization formed in the United States in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky to advance Theosophy The original organization after splits and realignments currently has several successors Following the death of Blavatsky competition within the Society between factions emerged particularly among founding members and the organisation split between the Theosophical Society Adyar Olcott-Besant and the Theosophical Society Pasadena Judge The former group headquartered in Indiais the most widespread international group holding the name Theosophical Society today MOCK Q449 Q The ‘Kurram’ of Chola period were : A Musicians B Union of villages C Royal officers D Temple artisansAns BChola political system was the only one which still maintained contact with the cultivator on a wild scale and retained characteristics of a centrally organized administration The political status Rajaraja I was certainly different from that of Amoghavarsha the Rashtrakuta ruler or Vishnuvardhana the Hoysala ruler The titles used by the Chola kings were Chakrvartigal or Chakravarti The royal household was run on an elaborate scale and royal patronage was lavish The political role of Purohita priest as known to northern Indian politics underwent a modification in the Chola system The Rajguru priest of the royal family of the Cholas became a confidant and confessor in addition to being the advisor in all matters temporal and sacred For further advice there was an assembly of officer whom the king would consultChola kingdom was divided into provinces mandalam their being generally eight or nine of these Each mandalam was divided into valanadus or districts These in turn were subdivided into groups of villages variously called kurram nadu or kottam Occasionally a very large village would be administered as a single unit and this was called Taniyur The administrative unit was the village and to that extent there was a little significant difference between Chola administration and that of the Guptas However the nature of the village administration was certainly of a very different order The degree of autonomy at village level was something quiet remarkable for the times Chola officials participated in village affairs more as advisors and observers than as administratorsThe basic assumption in the type of village autonomy emerging at this period was that each village should be administered by the villagers themselves For the purpose a village assembly was formed and authority was vested in this assemblyThe general assemblies included most of the local residents and were of three categories: the ur consisted of the tax paying residents of an ordinary village the sabha was restricted to the Brahmans of the village or else was found exclusively in villages gifted to Brahmans and finally the nagaram was found more commonly in trade centers In some villages the ur and the sabha were found together Very large villages had two urs if this was more convenient for their functioning The working of these assemblies differed according to local conditions The ur was open to all male adults of the village but in affect the older members took a more prominent part some of them forming a small executive body for routine matters The sabha had the same system and in addition had the power to constitute smaller committees of any size from among its membersMOCK Q448- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following passage :“The length of the saree in this folk dance is about 3 inches above the heelMusic in this dance is played using Tirio A bamboo flute with seven holesWomen dancers usually wear white or yellow sarees with red borders amp adorn their hair with wild flowersWhich among the following folk dance has been discussed in the above passage A Santhal danceB Karma danceC Bidesiya danceD Jhijhiya danceAns ASanthal dance – Jharkhand Karma dance – JharkhandBidesiya dance – BiharJhijhiya dance-BiharMOCK Q447- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q With reference to the Kolkali dance consider the following statements :1 It is basically a tribal dance form undertaken annually on the Karma festival although it is performed on different social occasions as well2Only male dancers can participate in this dance3 It is a highly rhythmic dance with the dancers wielding short sticksSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans CKarma dance: It is basically a tribal dance form undertaken annually on the Karma festival although it is performed on different social occasions as wellMOCK Q446- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following pairs :Community Place1Ahir Haryana2Manganiyars South India3Kambala Nayaka Tamil NaduSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans CCommunity of people Manganiyars is well known for their musical tradition in North East IndiaAhir community of Gurgaon Haryana is known for th Dhamal danceMOCK Q445- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following statements :1 Lavani Gatka amp Thang-Ta folk dances are associated with the display of military skills by traditional community2 Chhau folk dance blends both dance amp martial arts employing mock combat techniques Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BGatka Thang-Ta amp Choliya folk dances are associated the display of military skills by traditional community but not Lavani danceChhau folk dance of West Bengal blends both dance amp martial arts employing mock combat techniques This dance is performed during night in an open space called Akhara or AsarMOCK Q444- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following statements :1 Caves at Nagarjuni hills was dedicated by Ashoka amp his grandson Dashratha Maurya to the Ajivika Monks2Bharhut stupa constructed under Mauryas shows influence of Greeks on Indian artSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns ABharhut stupa constructed under Shungas shows influence of Greeks on Indian artCaves at Nagarjuni hills was dedicated by Ashoka amp his grandson Dashratha Maurya to the Ajivika MonksMOCK Q443- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following statements :1Singhi Chham folk dance pays homage to the Kanchenjunga peaks which when bathed in sunlight look like a snow lion2 Wancho dance belongs to the state of Arunachal PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CSinghi Chham folk dance pays homage to the Kanchenjunga peaks which when bathed in sunlight look like a snow lionWancho dance belongs to the state of Arunachal PradeshMOCK Q442- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q With reference to the Kangra Paintings consider the following statements :1Paintings were made on the walls of palaces inner chambers of forts amp havellis2 Theme of painting is mainly elements of nature3 Surface of the painting is often divided into the several compartments of different colors in order to separate one scene from another Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans DRajasthani Paintings : -Paintings were made on the walls of palaces inner chambers of forts amp havellis- Surface of the painting is often divided into the several compartments of different colors in order to separate one scene from another Kangra Paintings :Kangra painting is the pictorial art of Kangra named after Kangra Himachal Pradesh a former princely state which patronized the art It became prevalent with the fading of Basohli school of painting in mid-18th centuryand soon produced such a magnitude in paintings both in content as well as volume that the Pahari painting school came to be known as Kangra paintingsThe distinguishing features of the Kangra painting were: Soft colours including cool blues and greens Lyrical treatment of themesTheme of painting is mainly elements of natureMOCK Q441- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Madhubani Paintings 1 These are the short lived water color paintings produced in the 19th century by the artists of the Bihar2 No space is left empty in these paintings as the gaps are filled with the paintings of flower animals birds amp even geometric designs3 Three dimensional images are used in these types of paintingsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans AMadhubani PaintingMadhubani painting is one of the many famous Indian art forms As it is practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal it is called Mithila or Madhubani art Often characterized by complex geometrical patterns these paintings are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions including festivals religious rituals etc The colors used in Madhubani paintings are usually derived from plants and other natural sources These colors are often bright and pigments like lampblack and ochre are used to create black and brown respectively Instead of contemporary brushes objects like twigs matchsticks and even fingers are used to create the paintings Kalighat Paintings : These are the short lived water color paintings produced in the 19th century by the artists in CalcuttaMOCK Q440- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Basholi style of painting 1 This style of painting was inspired by the naturalistic style of the mughal painting2Human figures were shown with tight lips eyes half open small chin amp thin wristSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DGuler style : This style of painting was inspired by the naturalistic style of the mughal paintingBikaner School : Human figures were shown with tight lips eyes half open small chin amp thin wristBasholi style of painting : Basohli Paintings is a fusion of Hindu mythology Mughal miniature techniques and folk art of the local hills evolved in the 17th and 18th centuries as a distinctive style of painting This style of painting derives its name from the place of its origin – hill town of Basohli about 80 Km from the centre of district Kathua in the state of Jammu amp KashmirThe most popular themes of Basohli Paintings come from Shringara literature like Rasamanjari or Bouquet of Delight a long love poem written in 15th century by Bhanudatta of Tirhut Bihar Gita Govinda and Ragamala These paintings are marked by striking blazing colors red borders bold lines and rich symbols The faces of the figures painted are characterized by the receding foreheads and large expressive eyes shaped like lotus petals The painting themselves are mostly painted in the primary colors of Red Blue and YellowThis style of painting was first introduced to the world in the annual report 1918-19 of the Archaeological Survey of India published in 1921 At that time this style was yet to be properly categorized and studied Ananda K Coomaraswamy was the first to publish them in Rajput Paintings in 1916MOCK Q439- FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM-MODERN INDIA Q What was the reason for the congress to accept dominion status A It would offer a chance to keep India in the commonwealth B It would allow for some much needed continuity in the bureaucracy amp the army C It would provide the economic strength defence potential amp greater value of trade amp Investment in IndiaD All of the aboveAns BThe Congress was willing to accept Dominion Status for a while despite its being against the spirit of Lahore Congress 1929 declaration of “Purna Swaraj” because:-• Congress wanted a quick transfer of power in a peaceful manner• It was important for congress to assume authority and power to check the explosive situation due to communal tension• Dominion Status gave breathing time to the new administration as British officers and civil service officials could stay on till Indians get settled in their new positionsFor Britain Dominion Status offered a chance of keeping India in the Commonwealth even if temporarily Though Jinnah offered to bring Pakistan into the Commonwealth a greater store was laid by India’s membership of the Commonwealth as India’s economic strength and defence potential were deemed sounder and Britain had a greater value of trade and Investment thereMOCK Q438- FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM-MODERN INDIA Q Which among the following is/are correct with reference to the Plan Balkan 1 It was completed and presented on 15-16 April 1947 by Mountbatten to assembly of provincial governors in Delhi2 This plan was welcomed by the Nehru amp other leaders Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D Plan Balkan was completed and presented on 15-16 April 1947 by Hastings Ismay to assembly of provincial governors in Delhi Due to this this plan was also called “Ismay Plan”• Balkan plan was an alternative plan to Cabinet mission Between March and May of 1947 Mountbatten decided that the Cabinet Mission Plan had become untenable and formulated an alternative plan This plan envisaged the transfer of power to separate provinces or to a confederation if formed before the transfer with Punjab and Bengal given the option to vote for partition of their provinces• The various units thus formed along with the princely states rendered independent by lapse of paramountcy would have the option of joining India or Pakistan or remaining separate The plan was quickly abandoned after Nehru reacted violently to itMOCK Q437- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU-CURRENT AFFAIRS Q With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Karam Yogi Maandhan Scheme consider the following statements :1 Under this scheme shopkeepers amp retail traders will receive a guaranteed monthly pension of Rs 3000 after they reach the age of 60 years2 To get benefit of this scheme It is mandatory to get register between the age of 45 years to 59 years3 Pension benefits to retail traders amp small shopkeepers with annual turnover less than Rs 15 crores Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans APradhan Mantri Karam Yogi Maandhan Scheme :Pension benefits to retail traders amp small shopkeepers with annual turnover less than Rs 15 crores Under this scheme shopkeepers amp retail traders will receive a guaranteed monthly pension of Rs 3000 after they reach the age of 60 yearsMOCK Q436- FRAMED FROM Krishna Reddy-Indian History Q With reference to the Tutinama “Tales of Parrot” consider the following statements :1 It is an illustrated version containing 200 miniature paintings that was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the later part of the 16th century2 It is the 14th century Persian series of 52 stories Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BTutinama “Tales of Parrot”is an illustrated version containing 250 miniature paintings that was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the later part of the 16th centuryIt is the 14th century Persian series of 52 stories -Adventure stories naraated by the parrot were : Ninght after Night For 52 successive nights are moralistic stories to persuade his owner Khojasta not to commit any adulterous act with any lover in the absence of her husbandMOCK Q435- FRAMED FROM Krishna Reddy-Indian History Q Who among the following Mughal Emperor put emphasis upon aristocracy amp secularism through the Mughal school of paintingA JahangirB AkbarC AurangzebD ShahjahanAns BMughal school of paintings originated in AD during the reign of AkbarThese paintings are based on the close observation of nature amp fine amp delicate drawing These paintings are themed upon aristocracy amp secularismMOCK Q434- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Consider the following statements :1 Under the Vote of Credit Lok Sabha authorizes the council of ministers to continue to incur expenditure out of the consolidated fund of India till next appropriation bill is adopted2In Budget 2017 Lok Sabha adopted Vote of CreditSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DVote of Credit – It is granted for meeting an unexpected demand upon the resources of India when on account of the magnitude or the indefinite character of the service the demand cannot be stated with the details ordinarily given in a budget Hence it is like a blank cheque given to the Executive by the Lok SabhaSo far it has not been adopted in IndiaUnder the Vote of Account Lok Sabha authorizes the council of ministers to continue to incur expenditure out of the consolidated fund of India till next appropriation bill is adoptedMOCK Q433- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Which among the following motions can be moved in Lok Sabha only 1 Call Attention Motion 2 Adjournment Motion3 Cut Motions4 Censure MotionSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2 amp 4B 134C 234D 1234Ans CAdjournment Motion Cut Motions Censure Motion- can be moved in Lok Sabha onlyCall attention motion in the Rajya Sabha is called Motion For Papersi Adjournment Motion:At the end of the question-hour in the Parliament motion moved by a member when it is desired to draw the attention of the Executive for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importanceii Privilege Motion:A motion moved by a member if he feels that a Minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or of any one or more of its members by withholding the facts of a case or by giving a distorted version of facts etciii Censure Motion:A motion which seeks to censure the government for its “lapse” If the motion is passed in the Popular House the Cabinet resignsiv ‘No-Confidence’ Motion:A motion moved by a member to express lack of confidence in the government for any reason The motion if allowed be debated upon At the conclusion of such debate a vote of confidence is sought by the government and if it fails to get the required majority of votes it has to resignv Calling Attention Motion:A member may with prior permission of the Speaker call the attention of a Minister to any matter of urgent public importance and the Minister may make a brief Statement regarding the matter or ask for time to make a Statementvi Cut Motion:A motion that seeks reduction in the amount of a demand presented by the government is known as a cut motion Such motions are admitted at the Speaker’s discretion It is a device through which members candraw the attention of the government to a specific grievance or problem There are three types of Cut Motion:a Disapproval of Policy Cut:It means to express disapproval of the policy underlyingb Economy Cut:Asks for a reduction of the amount of the demand by a specific amountc Token Cut:Is a device to ventilate specific grievances within the sphere of the government’s responsibility The grievances have to be specified Usually the motion envisages a small reduc¬tion in the demandMOCK Q432- FRAMED FROM SHANKAR IAS Q Which among the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Climate Investment Funds 1 The operation of the Financial Mechanism is partly entrusted to the Global Environment Facility GEF2 These funds were approved by MIGA Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency in 2008 to address climate changeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DThe Climate Investment Funds CIFs were designed by developed and developing countries and are implemented with the multilateral development banks MDBs to bridge the financing and learning gap between now and the next international climate change agreement CIFs are two distinct funds: the Clean Technology Fund and the Strategic Climate FundThe CIFs are additional to existing Official Development Assistance ODA and aim to enable countries to continue on their development path and achieve the Millennium Development Goals These funds will be operated in close coordination with existing bilateral and multilateral effortsThe funds were approved by the World Bank Board of Directors in July 2008 and on September 26 2008 received pledges of US65 billionThe Climate Investment Funds include the:• Clean Technology Fund• Strategic Climate Fund• Forest Investment Program• Pilot Program for Climate Resilience• Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program and• Private SectorMOCK Q431- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Which among the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Charged Expenditure 1It is that part of the appropriation bill which does not require approval of the Parliament2 If the appropriation bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha it has no impact on the charged expenditureSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CCharged Expenditure :It is that part of the appropriation bill which does not require approval of the ParliamentIf the appropriation bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha it has no impact on the charged expenditureMOCK Q430- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q With reference to the Parliamentary form of Government consider the following statements :1Members of executive amp legislature may be different hence coordination between them may be weak2Executive has a definite majority in Lok Sabha thus a check of legislature over executive is weakSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BPresidential Government : Members of executive amp legislature are different hence coordination between them may be weakParliamentary form of Government : Members of executive are appointed from the legislature the ability of executive to influence legislature is highExecutive has a definite majority in Lok Sabha thus a check of legislature over executive is weakMOCK Q429- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q With reference to the Deputy Prime Minister consider the following statements :1 It is the second highest rank in the council of Ministers who are given full powers in the absence of Prime Minister2 It is not a constitutional position3 Deputy Prime Minister also enjoys the rank of a Cabinet MinsterSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 1 amp 3C Only 3D 2 amp 3Ans DIst statement is a fabricated statementMinisters of State : They are the second highest ranking ministers who are not given independent charge of ministry or department Deputy Prime Minister is not a constitutional positionSupreme Court has held that Deputy Prime Minister also enjoys the rank of a Cabinet MinsterMOCK Q428- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Who among the following is considered as the custodian of the Constitution of India A Chief Justice of IndiaB Supreme Court of IndiaC President of IndiaD Attorney General of IndiaAns CPresident of India is considered as the custodian of the Constitution of India Supreme Court is considered as the Guardian of the Constitution of India MOCK Q427- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Consider the following statements :1 Discretionary powers of the President of India are exercised without the aid amp advice of council of ministers242nd amendment act restored the discretion of President to refer the advice back to the council of Ministers Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A44th amendment act restored the discretion of President to refer the advice back to the council of Ministers Discretionary powers of the President of India are exercised without the aid amp advice of council of ministersMOCK Q426- FRAMED FROM RAMESH SINGH-INDIAN ECONOMY Q With reference to the Trade Facilitation Agreement TFA consider the following statements :1 TFA was the first multilateral trade deal in 21 years signed in Bali in 2013 for easing cross border custom rules for faster movement of goods2TFA requires developed countries should reduce the domestic support given to agriculture in the form of Green box subsidies3 It contains provisions for technical amp financial assistance in trade facilitation Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 1 amp 3Ans CTrade Facilitation Agreement TFA : TFA was the first multilateral trade deal in 21 years signed in Bali in 2013 for easing cross border custom rules for faster movement of goodsTFA contains provisions for technical assistance amp capacity building in trade facilitationProvision of Fourth Ministerial Meeting in Doha Qatar 2001 : TFA requires developed countries should reduce the domestic support given to agriculture in the form of Green box subsidiesMOCK Q425- FRAMED FROM RAMESH SINGH-INDIAN ECONOMY Q Which one of the following does not comes under the category of Back Office Outsourcing A Call centre servicesB Banking C Media amp Entertainment D Travel amp HospitalityAns ACall centre services : Front Office OutsourcingBack Office Business Process Outsourcing BPO ServicesAn organization’s back office management can significantly impact its success Large volumes of data accrue on a daily basis from various transactional processes such as order fulfilment applications processing transaction processing billing and collections that require effective back office solutions Invensis is a reputed leader in empowering numerous global businesses and organizations through high quality back office BPO services that promote enhanced business efficiency and improved bottom-lineback office outsourcing services extend across industries such as:• Finance• Banking• Insurance• Healthcare• Manufacturing amp Chemical• Travel amp Hospitality• Media amp Entertainment• Utilities• Logistics and Customs Brokerage• Automotive• Education• Mortgage• GovernmentMOCK Q424- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q Which of the following best describes the Blue Carbon Initiative A It is an international initiative to prevent climate change through conservation restoration of marine ecosystems by focusing on Mangroves Salt marshes amp SeagrassesB It refers to the technique of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere amp keeping it stored over a long period timeC It is an initiative to understand quantify amp manage greenhouse gas emissions so that rise in temperature by the end of century does not exceed 20 c or even 150c above pre-industrial levelsD It is an international initiative by providing technical amp financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies amp budgetsAns AIt is an international initiative to prevent climate change through conservation restoration of marine ecosystems by focusing on Mangroves Salt marshes amp SeagrassesThe Initiative is coordinated by Conservation International CI the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization IOC-UNESCO The Initiative works through two working groups: the International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group and the International Blue Carbon Policy Working GroupMOCK Q423- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q Consider the following :Protected Area Network Fauna1 Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve : Saltwater crocodile2 Seshachalam hills : Sloth bear3 Cold Desert : Snow LeopardWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ASeshachalam hills : Slender LorisPanna : Tiger Chittal Chinkara Sambhar amp Sloth BearMOCK Q422- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q With reference to the Hope Spots consider the following statements :1 Andaman amp Nicobar Islands amp Lakshadweep Islands have very recently been named as the new Hope Spots2 These are declared under the Wildlife protection Act 1972Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-Andaman amp Nicobar Islands amp Lakshadweep Islands have recently Not very recently been named as the new Hope Spots-List of Hope spots is prepared by the IUCN amp Mission Blue-Hope Spots are areas of an ocean that need special protection because of their wildlife amp significant underwater habitatsMOCK Q421- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q In which of the following region in India are you most likely to come across the ‘Golden Langur’ in its natural habitat A Grasslands of Western GhatsB Malabar region of KeralaC Western AssamD Sand deserts of north-west IndiaAns CGolden langur is an Old World monkey found in a small region of western Assam India and in the neighboring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan It is one of the most endangered primate speciesof India The regions of its distribution are very small the main region is limited to an area approximately 60 miles square bounded on the south by the Brahmaputra River on the east by the Manas River on the west by the Sankosh River all in Assam India and on the north by the Black Mountains of BhutanMOCK Q420- FRAMED FROM Indian Express Q On account of which of the following reasons Chabahar port is relevant for India 1 Chabahar port will increase dependence of Afghanistan which is a landlocked country on Pakistan2 In October 2017 India began shipment of Rice Wheat amp Pulses to Afghanistan through the Iranian portof Chabahar3 Indian presence at Chabahar port will help in countering Chinese presence at Gwadar port of PakistanSelect the correct answer using the code given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans A-Chabahar port will reduce dependence of Afghanistan which is a landlocked country on Pakistan- In October 2017 India began shipment of Wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar- Indian presence at Chabahar port will help in countering Chinese presence at Gwadar port of PakistanMOCK Q419- FRAMED FROM Indian Express Q With reference to the Official Development Assistance consider the following statements :1 ODA was coined by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-operation amp Development OECD for the first time in 19592Japan is the only developed nation that signed a free trade agreement FTA with IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BODA was coined by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-operation amp Development OECD for the first time is 1969India is the largest recipient of Japanese Official Development Assistance ODA MOCK Q418- FRAMED FROM Google Books Q With reference to the Dongria Kondh consider the following statements :1 These are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal groups worshiping Niyam Raja of sacred Niyamgiri mountain 2 Racially these belong to the Mongoloid group amp linguistically they belong to the Tibeto-Burman groupSelect the correct answer using the code given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AKarbi tribe : Racially these belong to the Mongoloid group amp linguistically they belong to the Tibeto-Burman groupDongria Kondh : Of Odisha These are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal groups who worship Niyam Raja of sacred Niyamgiri mountain They also won legal battle against Vedanta group over Bauxite mining in the region MOCK Q417- FRAMED FROM Google Books Q Every year a community celebrates a festival Hari Jyoti for planting fruit bearing trees at the beginning of the rains amp the new sowing season Which of the following is such community/ tribe A GondsB Dongria KondhC BondaD KarbiAns AGonds : Of Madhya PradeshKorku tribe : Of Madhya PradeshKarbi tribe : Of AssamLimbo tribe : Of SikkimBonda : Of OdishaDongria Kondh : Of OdishaKorku tribe : Of Madhya PradeshMOCK Q416- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q To fulfill the Government of India’s mission amp to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country Academia Alliance Programme has been formed With whose initiative Academia Alliance Programme has been formed A Niti AyogB Confederation of Indian IndustriesC Startup IndiaD Ministry of New amp Renewable EnergyAns CTo fulfill the Governmentof India’s mission to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country Startup India launched the Startup Academia Alliance programme a unique mentorship opportunity between academic scholars and startups working in similar domains The Startup Academia Alliance aims to reduce the gap between scientific research and its industrial applications in order to increase the efficacy of these technologies and to widen their impact By creating a bridge between academia and industry the Alliance strives to create lasting connections between the stakeholders of the startup ecosystem and implement the third pillar on which the Startup India Action Plan is based – Industry Academia Partnerships and Incubation The first phase of Startup Academia Alliance was kickstarted through partnering with Regional Centre for Biotechnology The Energy and Resources Institute TERI Council on Energy Environment and Water and TERI School of Advanced Studies Renowned scholars from these institutes in fields such as renewableenergy biotechnology healthcare and life sciences were taken on board to provide mentorship and guidance to startups working in relevant arenasMOCK Q415- FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM HISTORY Q Consider the following statements :1 In 1916 session Congress accepted theMuslim League demand of separate electorates 2 Communal award accepted all the muslim communal demands contained in the 14 pointsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CIn 1916 session Congress accepted the Muslim League demand of separate electorates amp the Congress amp The League presented joint demands to the governmentCommunal award accepted all the muslim communal demands contained in the 14 pointsMOCK Q414- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the South Asia Sub Regional Economic Cooperation SASEC consider the following statements :1 SASEC program set up in 2001 to promote regional prosperity by improving cross border connectivity 2 World Trade Organisation serves as the secretariat for the SAESC member CountriesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns ASASEC program set up in 2001 to promote regional prosperity by improving cross border connectivityIt brings together Bangladesh Bhutan India Maldives Myanmar Nepal Srilanka Manila Phillipines based Asian development Bank ADB serves as the secretariat for the SAESC member CountriesMOCK Q413- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the Permanent Court of Arbitration PCA consider the following statements :1 PCA was established by treaty at the first Hague Peace Conference at Netherlands2 The order is not binding on the countries as it can be appealed in the UN tribunal3 121 member states are the part of the PCA including IndiaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans APermanent Court of Arbitration PCA:PCA was established by treaty at the first Hague Peace Conference at Netherlands in 1899The order is binding on the countries as there is no appeal process in the UN tribunal121 member states 119 members of the United Nations as well as Kosovo amp Palestine are the part of the PCA India is a part to the PCA according to the Hague Convention on 1899 MOCK Q412- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing amp Urban Development APMCHUD consider the following statements :1 Sixth edition of the conference held in New Delhi in 2016 with the theme “ A Vision for sustainable Urbanisation in The Asia Pacific by 2020”2 It was established under the aegis amp support of UN HabitatSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are in correctAns BSixth edition of the conference held in New Delhi in 2016 with the theme “ Emerging Urban Forms –Policy Reforms amp Governance Structures in the Context of New Urban Agenda”2006 THEME : “ A Vision for sustainable Urbanisation in The Asia Pacific by 2020MOCK Q411- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the International Trade Centre consider the following statements :1 ITC is the joint technical corporation agency of the UN conference on trade amp Development UNCTAD amp World Trade Organisation WTO2 They are subordinate to the United Nations amp derive most of their financial resources other than the Union Nation BudgetsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are in correctAns AITC is the joint technical corporation agency of the UN conference on trade amp Development UNCTAD amp World Trade Organisation WTOITC’s regular programme is financed in equal parts by WTO amp UNMOCK Q410- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which among the following crops have been classified under the category of Minor Forest products 1 Tendu Patta2 Bamboo3 Pulpwood 4 SoapnutSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 124B Only 1 amp 3C 134D Only 1 amp 4Ans AThe Major Forest Products comprise Pulpwood Sandalwood Social Forestry that incudes Fuel and Timber The Minor Forest Products include the items such as tamarind curry leaf Tendu Patta gallnut Cane Soapnut tree moss and now Bamboo alsoMOCK Q409- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the news what is “INSTEX” A It is a 2000 ft long device to start clean up in the North Pacific OceanB It is a transaction channel that will allow companies to continue trading with Iran despite US sanctionsC It is a natural gas pipeline being developed with the participation of the Asian Development BankD It is the rule book that sets out how countries will provide information about their Nationally Determined Contributions Ans B• The transaction channel will allow European businesses to trade with Iran despite strict US sanctions• Though the payment channel is a project of Britain France and Germany it will receive the formal endorsement of all 28 EU members• It will support legitimate European trade with Iran focusing initially on the sectors most essential to the Iranian population such as pharmaceutical medical devices and agri-food goods• In the longer term INSTEX aims to be open to third countries wanting to trade with Iran• However INSTEX is not yet operational as it needs Iran to set up a parallel structure of its own which may take some time to complete• While it is aimed at small and medium-sized companies it is expected to send an important message to Iran about Europe’s commitment to keep the nuclear deal aliveObjective The launch of the special payment channel is a clear and practical demonstration of Europe’s commitment to continuing the nuclear dealIt however does not in any way preclude the European Union from addressing Iran’s hostile and destabilising activitiesEurope has toughened its tone on Iran’s ballistic missile programme human rights record and interference in Middle East conflictsMOCK Q408- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana consider the following statements :1 Spouse will not be entitled to receive pension in case of death2 Workers covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will not be entitled to pension3 It is 100 funded by the Union government Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 2D 1 amp 2Ans C• The unorganised sector workers with income of less than Rs 15000 per month and who belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years will be eligible for the scheme • Those workers should not be covered under New Pension Scheme NPS Employees’ State Insurance Corporation ESIC scheme or Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation EPFO• He or she should not be an income tax payerThe workers of unorganised sector can be home based workers street vendors mid-day meal workers head loaders brick kiln workers cobblers rag pickers domestic workers washer men rickshaw pullers landless labourers own account workers agricultural workers construction workers beedi workers handloom workers leather workers audio- visual workers and similar other occupationsBenefits under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan YojanaMinimum Assured Pension: Each subscriber under the scheme will receive minimum assured pension of Rs 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 yearsIn case of death during receipt of pension: If the subscriber dies during the receipt of pension his or her spouse will be entitled to receive 50 percent of the pension as family pension This family pension is applicable only to spouseIn case of death before the age of 60 years: If a beneficiary has given regular contribution and dies before attaining the age of 60 years his or her spouse will be entitled to continue the scheme subsequently by payment of regular contribution or may even exit the schemeEqual contribution by the Central Government: Under the PM-SYM the prescribed age-specific contribution by the beneficiary and the matching contribution by the Central Government will be made on a ‘50:50 basis’MOCK Q407- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which of the following best describes SHREYAS scheme A It is the scheme launched by HRD Ministry to promote entrepreneurship by mentoring nurturing and facilitating startupsB It is the scheme implemented by Sector Skill Council for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and SkillsC It is the scheme launched by HRD ministry for translational and advanced research in Science to fund science projectsD It is the scheme implemented by Institution’s Innovation Council for self-actualisation providing opportunities for a life-long learningAns CSHREYAS: Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and SkillsFunctioning of the Scheme:The scheme will be operated in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme NAPS which provides for placing of apprentices or trainees up to 10 percent of the total work force in every industry The scheme will be implemented by the Sector Skill Councils SSCs initially in the Banking Finance Insurance Services BFSI Retail Health care Telecom Logistics Media Management services ITeS and Apparel More sectors would be added over time with emerging apprenticeship demandMOCK Q406- FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q With reference to the Sandbag Climate Campaign consider the following statements :1 It was launched as a campaign on the European Union’s Emission Trading Scheme2 It addresses the negative effects of global warming as a result of heightened socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilitiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A–Sandbag or Sandbag Climate Campaign is a Community Interest Company campaigning for changes to European climate change policy especially emissions trading The organisation was launched in 2008 by Bryony Worthington and was the first and founding member of The Guardian’s Environment NetworkSandbag was launched as a campaign on the European Union’s Emission Trading Scheme allowing its members to campaign to reduce the number of permits in circulation and to purchase permits and cancel themClimate Vulnerable Forum CVF: The forum addresses the negative effects of global warming as a result of heightened socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilitiesMOCK Q405- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana consider the following statements :1 It will provide assured income to all Institutional Land holders of Rs 6000 per year2 It is based on providing guaranteed amount of Rs 1000/- or Rs2000 per hectare in case of drought or loss of crop by the animalsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D• The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi will provide assured income to small and marginal farmers• All Small and Marginal Farmers SMF with 2 hectares of cultivable land will be provided income support of Rs 6000 per year• The amount will be transferred directly into their account in 3 equal installments• The complete expenditure of Rs 75000 crore for the scheme will borne by the Union Government in 2019-20• Over 12 crore farmer families will be benefitted under the schemeThe scheme is being implemented with effect from December 2018The following categories of beneficiaries of higher economic status shall not be eligible for benefit under the scheme A All Institutional Land holders B Farmer families in which one or more of its members belong to following categories: 1 Former and present holders of constitutional posts2 Former and present Ministers/ State Ministers and former/present Members of LokSabha/ RajyaSabha/ State Legislative Assemblies/ State Legislative Councilsformer and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations former and present Chairpersons of District Panchayats3 All serving or retired officers and employees of Central/ State Government Ministries /Offices/Departments and its field units Central or State PSEs and Attached offices /Autonomous Institutions under Government as well as regular employees of the Local Bodies Excluding Multi Tasking Staff /Class IV/Group D employees4 All superannuated/retired pensioners whose monthly pension is ₹10000/-or more Excluding Multi Tasking Staff / Class IV/Group D employees of above category5 All Persons who paid Income Tax in last assessment year6 Professionals like Doctors Engineers Lawyers Chartered Accountants and Architects registered with Professional bodies and carrying out profession by undertaking practicesMOCK Q404- FRAMED FROM Spectrum- Modern India Q Swadeshi Sangam was formed to ispire the local masses through magic lantern lectures Swadeshi songsWho was/were the members of the Swadeshi Sangam 1 VO Chidambaram Pillai2 Abanindranath Tagore3 Subramania SivaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D 123Ans AIn Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu VO Chidambaram Pillai Subramania Siva amp Some lawyers formed the Swadeshi Sangam which inspired the local massesMOCK Q403- FRAMED FROM Spectrum- Modern India Q With reference to the Indian National Movement What was Official Secrets Act A Under this act Natu brothers were deported without trial amp Tilak imprisoned on charges of seditionB Repressive laws under IPC section 124 A were amplified with new provisions under IPC 156 AC It was the administrative measure to curb the freedom of pressD Under this act It ensured greater government control over the universitiesAns COfficial Secrets Act : 1904 It was the administrative measure to curb the freedom of press1897 : Natu brothers were deported without trial amp Tilak imprisoned on charges of sedition1898 : Repressive laws under IPC section 124 A were amplified with new provisions under IPC 156 AIndian Universities Act 1904 : greater government control over the universitiesMOCK Q402- FRAMED FROM The Hindu Q With reference to the Halogen Light Bulbs consider the following statements :1 White coating also known as Phosphor coating on the glass absorbs UV light amp protect from the UV rays2 They have the same tungsten filament as the typical incandescent light bulbs 3 Fluorescent coating is often used in these bulbs to add brightnessSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 123C Only 2D 1 amp 2Ans CFluorescent bulbs : White coating also known as Phosphor coating on the glass absorbs UV light amp protect from the UV raysVapour lamps : Fluorescent coating is often used in these bulbs to add brightnessA halogen lamp also known as a tungsten halogen quartz-halogen or quartz iodine lamp is an incandescent lamp consisting of a tungsten filament sealed into a compact transparent envelope that is filled with a mixture of an inert gas and a small amount of a halogensuch as iodine or bromine The combination of the halogen gas and the tungsten filament produces a halogen cycle chemical reaction which redeposits evaporated tungsten to the filament increasing its life and maintaining the clarity of the envelope For this to happen a halogen lamp must be operated at a higher envelope temperature 250° C 482° F1 than a standard vacuum incandescent lamp of similar power and operating life this also produces light with higher luminous efficacy and color temperature The small size of halogen lamps permits their use in compact optical systems for projectors and illumination The small glass envelope may be enclosed in a much larger outer glass bulb for a bigger package the outer jacket will be at a much lower and safer temperature and it also protects the hot bulb from harmful contamination and makes the bulb mechanically more similar to a conventional lamp that it might replaceStandard and halogen incandescent bulbs are much less efficient than LED and compact fluorescent lamps and have been banned in many jurisdictions because of thisMOCK Q401- FRAMED FROM The Hindu Q Consider the following statements :1 Origin of Bitcoin is virtually anonymous amp is not monitored by any Central bank or Government2 Anyone with a bitcoin address can send amp receive bitcoins from anyone else with a bitcoin address Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CBitcoin is a cryptocurrency a form of electronic cash It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain Bitcoin was invented by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto and released as open-source software in 2009 Bitcoins are created as a reward for a process known as mining They can be exchanged for other currencies products and services Research produced by the University of Cambridge estimates that in 2017 there were 29 to 58 million unique users using a cryptocurrency wallet most of them using bitcoin Bitcoin has been criticized for its use in illegal transactions its high electricity consumption price volatility thefts from exchanges and the possibility that bitcoin is an economic bubble Bitcoin has also been used as an investment although several regulatory agencies have issued investor alerts about bitcoinMOCK Q400- FRAMED FROM M LAXMIKANTH Q Consider the following statements :1In India Only the powers of the Federal Government are enumerated in the constitution amp the residuary powers are left to the states 2 Government of India Act 1935 provided for three fold enumeration ie Federal Provincial amp CurrentSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correct D Both are incorrectAns B-In US Only the powers of the Federal Government are enumerated in the constitution amp the residuary powers are left to the states -Power to make laws with respect to the residuary subjects which are not enumerated in any of the three list is vested in the ParliamentMOCK Q399- FRAMED FROM M LAXMIKANTH Q Which among the following statement best describes “Discretionary Grants” A It empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistance B These are the grants in lieu of export duties on Jute amp Jute products to the states of Assam BiharOrissa amp West BengalC Theses are the grants for promoting welfare of the scheduled tribes in a stateD These are the grants that empower both the centre amp states to make any grants for any public purpose even if it is not within their respective legislative competenceAns DStatutory Grants : Article 75 empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistanceOther Grants : These are the grants in lieu of export duties on Jute amp Jute products to the states of Assam Bihar Orissa amp West BengalDiscretionary Grants :These are the grants that empower both the centre amp states to make any grants for any public purpose even if it is not within their respective legislative competenceMOCK Q398- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the news what is Talanoa dialogue A It is a process designed to help countries enhance and implement their Nationally Determined Contributions by 2020B It is a process to help countries by forming the rule book to implement the Paris Climate AgreementC It gives countries a common framework for reporting and reviewing progress towards their climate targetsD It provides a global platform for the conservation of Migratory animals amp their habitatsAns A–The 2017 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP23 was an international meeting of political leaders non-state actors and activists to discuss environmental issues It was held at UN Campus in Bonn Germany from 6–17 November 2017Although COP23 focused primarily on technical details of the Paris Agreement COP23 concluded with what was called the ‘Fiji Momentum for Implementation’ which outlined the steps that need to be taken in 2018 to make the Paris Agreement operational and launched the –Talanoa Dialogue – a process designed to help countries enhance and implement their Nationally Determined Contributions by 2020MOCK Q397 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Consider the following statements :1 Mangroves for the Future MFF has participation of Asian amp African nations only2 IUCN amp United Nation Development Programme UNDP developed MFF in 20063 MFF not only conserves Mangrove forests but includes all types of coastal ecosystems like coral reefsestuaries wetlands etcSelect the correct answer using the correct codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DMangroves for the Future MFFLocation: Member countries: Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Maldives Myanmar Pakistan Seychelles Sri Lanka Thailand and Viet Nam Outreach countries: Malaysia Dialogue countries: Kenya and TanzaniaDuration: Established in 2006 MFF is currently in its third phase 2015 – 2018 Project Background: The devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 laid bare the vital link between coastal ecosystems and human livelihoods It was United States President Bill Clinton’s vision that rebuilding in tsunami-hit areas should improve natural infrastructure and strengthen resilience against future natural disasters In response to this vision IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Development Programme UNDP developed Mangroves for the Future in 2006 Since then MFF has grown to include eight institutional partners plus a growing number of countries At the launch of the Tsunami Legacy report at the United Nations in New York in April 2009 Bill Clinton acclaimed MFF as one of the most positive and forward-looking developments of the post-tsunami periodMangroves for the Future MFF is a unique partner-led initiative to promote investment in coastal ecosystem conservation for sustainable development Co-chaired by IUCN and UNDP MFF provides a platform for collaboration among the many different agencies sectors and countries which are addressingchallenges to coastal ecosystem and livelihood issues The goal is to promote an integrated ocean-wide approach to coastal management and to building the resilience of ecosystem-dependent coastal communities Mangroves are the flagship of the initiative but MFF is inclusive of all types of coastal ecosystem such as coral reefs estuaries lagoons sandy beaches seagrass and wetlandsMOCK Q396 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which one of the following best describes the term Malacca Dilemma sometimes seen in news A It refers to the demarcation line used initially by the government of republic of China B ONGC Videsh Limited signed a contract with the petro Vietnam to jointly explore petroleum resourcesC It is the Nine Dash line area that covers most of the South China sea amp overlaps exclusive economic zoneD It signifies China’s dependency for the energy needs on West AsiaAns DThe “Malacca Dilemma” is a term coined by their President Hu Jintao2003 on the over-reliance on the Malacca Straitssea-route where 80 of their energy needsoil imports pass en-route from the Middle East Angola etcshipping lanes through the Malacca Straitsbetween Malaysia and Indonesia This area is also prone to piracy sometimesConflict in the region and their effect on China’s geopolitical and energy strategies and other issues that can crop up from time to time together constitute the “Malacca Dilemma”MOCK Q395 – FRAMED FROM GCCA WEBSITE Q Global Climate Change Alliance Initiative for country’s vulnerability to climate change is managed by the :A The European CommissionB The Global Environment FacilityC UNDPD World BankAns AThe Global Climate Change Alliance Plus GCCA is a European Union flagship initiative which is helpingthe world’s most vulnerable countries to address climate change Having started with just four pilot projects in 2008 it has become a major climate initiative that has funded over 70 projects of nationalregional and worldwide scope in Africa Asia the Caribbean and the Pacific This EU initiative helps mainly Small Islands Developing States SIDS and Least Developed Countries LDCs increase their resilience to climate change The GCCA also supports these group of countries in implementing their commitments resulting from the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change COP21 in line with the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the new European Consensus on DevelopmentThe GCCA initiative is making a significant contribution towards achieving the overall target of at least 20 of the EU budget spent for climate action All GCCA projects must primarily aim at facilitating the transition to a climate-resilient low-carbon future in line with the 2°C targetGCCA funding increased from EUR 3175 million in the first phase 2007-2014 to EUR 420 million in the second phase 2014-2020 Read more on financial resourcesMOCK Q394 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which among the following topics are exempted from the courses covered under the LEAP amp ARPIT PROGRAMME for higher education faculty 1 Establishment of the National Anti-profiteering Authority2 Internet of Things3 Tools techniques and experiments in reducing Greenhouse gases emission4 Methodology of Teaching SanskritSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 4B Only 1C 1 amp 3D 124Ans CHRD Ministry launches LEAP and ARPIT programmes for higher education facultyThe courses cover a diverse range of topics such as:Indian culture and Heritage Studies Tribal and Regional languages Urdu French StudiesPedagogical Innovations amp Research Methodology Tools techniques and experiments in Earth ScienceLatest Trends in Pedagogy and Assessment Mathematics Statistics Zoology Chemistry Physics Biotechnology Development and Counselling Marine Science Calculus Real Time Power Analysis and Smart GridNeural Networks and Deep Learning amp Knowledge discovery Civil Infrastructure for Smart City DevelopmentICT in Science and Maths teaching Engineering Mechanics Design Spectrum DIY Manufacturing TechnologyInnovation and Best Practices in Educational Skills Advanced Concepts in Fluid Mechanics Energy Systems EngineeringLeadership and Governance in Higher Education Engineering Mechanics Physics of Semiconductors and Devices Electrical EngineeringPublic Policy and Administration Bio-Medical engineering Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Sciences Chemical EngineeringEnglish Language Teaching Internet of ThingsHindi Literature amp Linguistics Astronomy and AstrophysicsMethodology of Teaching Sanskrit Aerospace Engineering Tourism and Hospitality ManagementEffective Creations and Innovative Researches in Medieval Gujarati Literature Political Science Economics Psychology Development Perspectives in AgricultureLibrary amp Information Science Ethics Human Rights and Environment Anthropology Gender/Women’s studies Law Social and Rural DevelopmentDisaster Management Climate change MOCK Q393 – FRAMED FROM NITIN SIGHANIA Q Which among the following is/are correctly matched :Community Place1 Dangasia Gujarat2 Gond Madhya Pradesh3 Mirgan OdishaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DDangasia GujaratGond Madhya PradeshMirgan Odisha MOCK Q392 – FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM HISTORY Q BR Ambedkar is associated With Which of the following 1 Bahishkrita Hitkarini Sabha2 Hindu Mahasabha3 Hindu Code billSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ALala Lajpat Rai involvement with Hindu Mahasabha leaders gathered criticism from the Naujawan Bharat Sabha as the Mahasabhas were non-secular which did not conform with the system laid out by the Indian National CongressHindu MahasabhaMOCK Q391 – FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q With reference to the Least Developed Countries Fund consider the following statements:1 This fund has been initiated in 2002 by the The Global Environment Facility GEF2 Adaptation amp Mitigation are one of the area of focus of this fundSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AThis fund has been initiated in 2002 by the The Global Environment Facility GEFAdaptation is one of the area of focus of this fundMOCK Q390 – FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTUREGOV Q Consider the following :Sites Place1 Aalampur Temple : Telanagana2 European Tomb : Gujarat3 Khajurao Monuments : Madhya PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans D Other Important Sites :Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum Complex : Madhya PradeshMahabalipuram : Tamil NaduUparkot : GujaratKumarakom : KeralaMOCK Q389 – FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q389 The Climate Chain Coalition CCC to support collaboration among members and stakeholders to advance blockchain and related digital solutions emerged at :A 2017 United Nations Climate Change ConferenceB One Planet SummitC COP-24 Katowice D Paris Climate SummitAn BThe Climate Chain Coalition CCC was born during the One Planet Summit in December in Paris France The Coalition engages a multi-stakeholder group working on distributed ledger technology DLT to collaborate on mobilizing climate financePlz Note : The 2017 United Nations Climate Change Conference was an international meeting of political leaders non-state actors and activists to discuss environmental issues It was held at UN Campus in Bonn from 6–17 November 2017 Also known as: COP23 UNFCCC CMP13 Kyoto Protocol CMA2 Paris AgreementMOCK Q388 – FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q “Partnership for Market Readiness” is an initiative which is managed by the :A Global Environment FacilityB World BankC United Nation Environment ProgrammeD UNDPAns BPartnership for Market Readiness ADMINISTERED BY: The World BankAREA OF FOCUS Mitigation DATE OPERATIONAL: 2011MOCK Q387 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q387 With reference to the religious practices in India Sarvastivadin belongs to which ancient school A TheravadaB MahayanismC RajagirikarsD HetuvadinsAns ASarvāstivāda were an early school of Buddhism established around the reign of Asoka third century BCEIt was particularly known as an Abhidharma tradition with a unique set of seven Abhidharma worksMOCK Q386 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q386 With reference to the Initial Coin Offerings ICO consider the following statements :1 It is like Initial Public Offer that refers to the issue of cryptocurrency in consideration of funds received from investors2 17 billion has been raised globally through ICOs between 2014 amp 2017Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A27 billion has been raised globally through ICOs between 2014 amp 2017- An initial coin offering ICO or initial currency offering is a type of funding using cryptocurrenciesMostly the process is done by crowdfunding but private ICO’s are becoming more common In an ICO a quantity of cryptocurrency is sold in the form of tokens coins to speculators or investors in exchange for legal tender or other cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum The tokens sold are promoted as future functional units of currency if or when the ICO’s funding goal is met and the project launches In some cases like Ethereum the tokens are required to use the system for its purposesAn ICO can be a source of capital for startup companiesMOCK Q385 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q385 Nanotechnology can significantly increase manufacturing at far reduced costs What are the advantages of the Nanotechnology 1 Anti scratch components of the automobiles are possible using the Nanotechnology2 Bullet proof amp stain resistant clothing can be made using the Nanotechnology3 Nanotechnology offer cleaner technologies amp cleaner environmentSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ANano sized particles can acculumate in various body parts such as nasal cavities lungs amp brainDue to their minute size nano particles are able to accumulate in the environmentMOCK Q384 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the “India International Exchange” consider the following statements :1 It was opened very recently at the International Financial Services Centre IFSC in Gujarat2 With this it will be the third largest International Exchange in the world in terms of order responseSelect the correct answer using the using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-It was opened IN 2017 at the International Financial Services Centre IFSC in GujaratBUT NOT VERY RECENTLY – With this it will be the fastest International Exchange in the world in terms of order response with the trade speed of four microseconds-This is better than BSE’s domestic exchange in Mumbai which has an order response time of six microseconds- Singapore is the second fastest International exchange has the order response of 60 microsecondsMOCK Q383 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q383 In Context with the “Bio-energy with carbon capture and storage BECCS” consider the following statements :1 It is a greenhouse gas mitigation technology which produces negative carbon dioxide emissions2 BECSS works by involving the process of pyrogenic carbon capture and storage PyCCS or biocharSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A-Bio-energy with carbon capture and storage BECCS is a potential greenhouse gas mitigation technology which produces negative carbon dioxide emissions by combining bioenergy energy from biomass use with geologic carbon capture and storage1 The concept of BECCS is drawn from the integration of trees and crops which extract carbon dioxide CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow the use of this biomass in processing industries or power plants and the application of carbon capture and storage via CO2injection into geological formations2 There are other non-BECCS forms of carbon dioxide removal and storage that include technologies such as biochar carbon dioxide air captureand biomass burial3 and enhanced weatheringAccording to a recent Biorecro report there is 550 000 tonnes CO2/year in total BECCS capacity currently operating divided between three different facilities as of January 2012In the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC BECCS was indicated as a key technology for reaching low carbon dioxide atmospheric concentration targets8 The negative emissions that can be produced by BECCS has been estimated by the Royal Society to be equivalent to a 50 to 150 ppmdecrease in global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations9 and according to the International Energy Agency the BLUE map climate change mitigation scenario calls for more than 2 gigatonnes of negative CO2 emissions per year with BECCS in 205010 According to Stanford University 10 gigatonnes is achievable by this dateAccording to the OECD Achieving lower concentration targets 450 ppm depends significantly on the use of BECCS13An alternative to BECSS is pyrogenic carbon capture and storage PyCCS or biochar14 Which are superior in order to fix carbon in a more stable way: solid C for longer times Carbon dioxide injected into geologic formations eventually leaks back into the atmosphere due to seismic activity and natural faults and problems with the seal of the ancient injection pitsFRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q382 Consider the following :Tribes Place1 Bhoksa Uttarakhand2 Misting Sikkim3 Gonds Madhya PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 123Ans AMisting tribe is in AssamFRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q381 Which of the following best describes Forward linkages with respect to the economic activity 1 These refer to the transactions with the consumers2 For food processing industry these linkages are associated with the primary processing centresSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2 C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AForward linkages :-These refer to the transactions with the consumers- These linkages are associated with the retail storesBackward linkages :-These refer to the transactions with the suppliers-For food processing industry these linkages are associated with the primary processing centresFRAMED FROM LUCENT PUBLICATIONS Q380 Consider the following :Hill Ranges Place1 Rajpipla : Gujarat2 Mahadeo : Madhya Pradesh3 Maikala range : Andhra PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 123Ans CMaikala range : Madhya Pradesh amp ChhatisgarhFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q379 Consider the following statements :1 Loktak lake the biggest fresh water lake is home to the endangered Sangai deer2 Keibul Lamjao is an integral part of the Loktak LakeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CLok tak lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis heterogeneous mass of vegetation soil and organic matter at various stages of decomposition floating over it The lake is located near Moirang in Manipurstate IndiaThe etymology of Loktak is Lok stream and tak the endThe largest of all the phumdis covers an area of 40 km215 sq mi and is situated on the southeastern shore of the lake Located on this phumdi Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world The park is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai state animal Rucervus eldii eldii or Manipur brown-antlered deer Cervus eldi eldi one of three subspecies of Eld’s deerThe Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India It is 40 km2 154 sq mi in area the only floating park in the world located in North East India and an integral part of Loktak LakeThe national park is characterized by many floating decomposed plant materials locally called phumdis To preserve the natural refuge of the endangered Manipur Eld’s deer or brow-antlered deer Cervus eldi eldi or sangai also called the dancing deer listed as an endangered species by IUCN the park which was initially declared to be a sanctuary in 1966 was subsequently declared to be a national park in 1977 through a gazette notification The act has generated local support and public awarenessFRAMED FROM SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTUNORG Q378 “Championing Green Growth and Climate Resilience” to promote green growth emerged at :A Global Green Growth InstituteB GreenpeaceC European Environment Agency D World Sustainable Development Summit 2011Ans AThe Global Green Growth Institute GGGI is a treaty-based international organization headquartered in Seoul South Korea The organization aims to promote green growth a growth paradigm that is characterized by a balance of economic growth and environmental sustainability GGGI provides research and stakeholder engagement for green growth plans especially in developing countries aiming to replace the more typical paradigm based on industrial developmentFounded to support green economic growth that simultaneously addresses poverty reduction job creation social inclusion and environmental sustainability GGGI works across four priority areas that are considered to be essential to transforming national economies including energy water land use and green citiesMotto Championing Green Growth and Climate ResilienceFormation 16 June 2010Headquarters Seoul Republic of KoreaMembership 30 Member countriesCouncil chair Ban Ki MoonDirector-General Frank RijsbermanBudget USD 55 million 2018Q377 The term “Climate Neutrality” sometimes mentioned in the news are related to :A World Wild life FundB UNFCCC SecretariatC Biocarbon FundD World wildlife TrustAns BThe UNFCCC secretariat launched its Climate Neutral Now initiative in 2015 The following year the secretariatlaunched a new pillar under its Momentum for Change initiative focused on Climate Neutral Nowas part of larger efforts to showcase successful climate action around the worldThe UNFCCC secretariat UN Climate Change was established in 1992 when countries adopted the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCCWith the subsequent adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 and the Paris Agreement in 2015 Parties to these three agreements have progressively reaffirmed the secretariat’s role as the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate changeSince 1995 the secretariat is located in Bonn GermanyThe secretariat provides technical expertise and assists in the analysis and review of climate change information reported by Parties and in the implementation of the Kyoto mechanisms It also maintains the registry for Nationally Determined Contributions NDC established under the Paris Agreement a key aspect of implementation of the Paris AgreementThe secretariat organizes and supports between two and four negotiating sessions each year The largest and most important is the Conference of the Parties held annually and hosted in different locations around the globe It is the largest annual United Nations conference attended on average by around 25000 participants In addition to these major conferences the secretariat organizes annual sessions of the so-called subsidiary bodies as well as a large number of meetings and workshops throughout the yearIn recent years the secretariat also supports the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action agreed by governments to signal that successful climate action requires strong support from a wide range of actors including regions cities business investors and all parts of civil society At UN Climate Change Conferences a large number of events demonstrate how non-Party stakeholders are working with governments and the UN system to implement the Paris AgreementFRAMED FROM NDC PARTNERSHIPORG Q376 With reference to the Special Climate Change Fund consider the following statements :1 It was established in 1991 under UNFCCC to finance projects which enable the adaptation to climate change2 It is operated by United Nation Environment Programme UNEP amp World Meteorological Organisation WMOSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DIt was established in 2001 under UNFCCC to finance projects which enable the adaptation to climate changeIt is operated by Global Environment Facility GEFEXPLANATION :In 2001 Parties to the UNFCCC established the Special Climate Change Fund SCCF to support climate change activities that are complementary to the GEF’s climate change projects with a special focus on the most vulnerable countries The objective of the Special Climate Change Fund SCCF is to support adaptation and technology transfer projects and programs that: are countryFRAMED FROM IUCNORG Q375 Which among the following country is not the member of the “Mangroves for The Future” A Cambodia B MyanmarC LaosD MaldivesAns CMangroves for the Future MFFLocation: Member countries: Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Maldives Myanmar Pakistan Seychelles Sri Lanka Thailand and Vietnam Outreach countries: Malaysia Dialogue countries: Kenya and TanzaniaDuration: Established in 2006 MFF is currently in its third phase 2015 – 2018 Project Background: The devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 laid bare the vital link between coastal ecosystems and human livelihoods It was United States President Bill Clinton’s vision that rebuilding in tsunami-hit areas should improve natural infrastructure and strengthen resilience against future natural disasters In response to this vision IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Development Programme UNDP developed Mangrovesfor the Future in 2006 Since then MFF has grown to include eight institutional partners plus a growing number of countries At the launch of the Tsunami Legacy report at the United Nations in New York in April 2009 Bill Clinton acclaimed MFF as one of the most positive and forward-looking developments of the post-tsunami periodMangroves for the Future MFF is a unique partner-led initiative to promote investment in coastal ecosystem conservation for sustainable development Co-chaired by IUCN and UNDP MFF provides a platform for collaboration among the many different agencies sectors and countries which are addressing challenges to coastal ecosystem and livelihood issues The goal is to promote an integrated ocean-wide approach to coastal management and to building the resilience of ecosystem-dependent coastal communities Mangroves are the flagship of the initiative but MFF is inclusive of all types of coastal ecosystem such as coral reefs estuaries lagoons sandy beaches seagrass and wetlandsFRAMED FROM The Hindu Q374 Which among the following is/are classified under the Third Generation Vaccines 1 DTP vaccine2 DNA Vaccine3 Polio VaccineSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D Only 2Ans DDTP vaccine – Second generation VaccineDNA Vaccine- Third generation VaccinePolio Vaccine- First generation VaccineDNA vaccination is a technique for protecting against disease by injection with genetically engineered DNA so cells directly produce an antigen producing a protective immunological response DNA vaccines have potential advantages over conventional vaccines including the ability to induce a wider range of immune response typesSeveral DNA vaccines are available for veterinary use Currently no DNA vaccines have been approved for human use Research is investigating the approach for viral bacterial and parasitic diseases in humans as well as for several cancersApplicationsNo DNA vaccines have been approved for human use in the United States Few experimental trials have evoked a response strong enough to protect against disease and the technique’s usefulness remains to be proven in humans A veterinary DNA vaccine to protect horses from West Nile virus has been approvedFirst-Generation Vaccines Attenuated and inactivated vaccines are identified in the first generation which use a primary method in their production Attenuated pathogens full organisms or inactivated bacterial toxin which are effectively immunogenic are used in making these vaccines2nd Generation Vaccines:-The second generation vaccines were created in order to minimize the risks of having the pathogen revert to a dangerous formThe way these vaccines work is that they do not contain the whole organism but rather subunits Subunits may consist of the toxins that the pathogen create if they are bacterial Another example of subunit vaccines are those that only contain protein sections of the pathogen such as an acellular formA great example of a 2nd generation vaccine is DTaP The vaccine contains diptheria toxoid tetanus toxoid pertussis toxoid as well as the acellular version of pertussisAs with the issues with the 1st generation of vaccines the 2nd generation vaccines can generate antibody response and T-helper response but AGAIN no T-Killer responseFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS Q373 Which among the following is/are the examples of The Near Field Communication 1 Public transport card readers2 Smart phones3 Touch payment terminalsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DNear-field communication NFC is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic devices one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone to establish communication by bringing them within 4 cm 16 in of each other1NFC devices are used in contactless payment systems similar to those used in credit cards and electronic ticket smartcards and allow mobile payment to replace or supplement these systems This is sometimes referred to as NFC/CTLS Contactless or CTLS NFC NFC is used for social networking for sharing contacts photos videos or files2 NFC-enabled devices can act as electronic identity documents and keycards3 NFC offers a low-speed connection with simple setup that can be used to bootstrap more capable wireless connectionsFRAMED FROM SHANKAR ENVIRONMENT Q372 With respect to the Global Tiger Forum GTF consider the following statements :1 It is an international symposium to save Tigers in the world with support of South Asian Countries2 Headquarter of the GTF is located in India because India has the largest tiger population in the world Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BGTF is an intergovernmental body to undertake worldwide campaign amp a common programme to save tigers in the worldInternational Symposium on Tiger held at New Delhi during February 1993 adopted a Delhi declaration on Tiger conservation Headquarter of the GTF is located in India because India has the largest tiger population in the world FRAMED FROM MAJID HUSSAIN’S INDIAN GEOGRAPHY Q371 Consider the following :1 Jai Samand Lake : Largest Artificial lake2 Pulicat lake : Has a largest number of islands within3 Vembanad lake : Largest KayalsWhich among the above is/are correctly matched A Only 2B 1 amp 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans BExplanation :1Kolleru lake has the largest number of islands within Kolleru lake is formed between deltas of Godavari amp Krishna riversKolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh and formsthe largest shallow freshwater3 lake in Asia 15 kilometers away from the city of Eluru Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas4 Kolleru spans into two districts – Krishna and West Godavari The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammilerustreams and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari irrigation systems by over 67 major and minor irrigation canals This lake is a major tourist attraction Many birds migrate here in winter such as Siberian crane ibisand painted storks The lake was an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratorybirds including the grey or spot-billed pelican Pelecanus philippensis The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India’s Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 308 km2Egrets grey herons painted storks and black-headed ibises gathering in thousands at Kolleru Lake Andhra Pradesh IndiaKolleru Lake under Ramsar Convention allowing local communities Here: Vaddi Community to continue their occupation of culture fish and caught fish covers 90100 hectares 222600 acres and Kolleru Lake underWildlife Sanctuary covers 166000 acres 67200 ha2Pulicat lake : Pulicat Lagoon is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilika Lake Pulicat Lagoon is considered to be the second largest brackish water body in India measuring 759 km2 The Lagoon is one the three important wetlands to attract North-East Monsoon rain clouds during October to December season to Tamil Nadu The lagoon comprises the following regions which adds up 759 km2 according to Andhra Pradesh Forest Department: 1 Pulicat Lake Tamil Nadu-TN amp Andhra Pradesh-AP 2 Marshy/WetlandLand Region AP 3 Venadu Reserve Forest AP 4 Pernadu Reserve Forest AP The lagoon was cut across in the middle the Sriharikota Link Road which divided the water body into lake and marshy land The lake encompasses the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary The barrier island of Sriharikota separates the lake from the Bay of Bengal and is home to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre1 Major part of the lake comes under Nellore district of Andhra pradesh3 Vembanad lake:Vembanad Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol is the longest lake in India1 and the largest lake in the state of Kerala Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala it is known as Vembanadu Lake in Kottayam Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad and Kochi Lake in Kochi Several groups of small islands including Vypin Mulavukad Vallarpadam Willingdon Island are located in the Kochi Lake portion Kochi Port is built around the Willingdon Island and the Vallarpadam islandThe Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake High levels of pollution have been noticed at certain hotspots of the Vembanad backwaters Government of India has identified the Vembanad wetland under National Wetlands Conservation Programme4 Jai Samand Lake:Dhebar Lake also known as Jaisamand Lake is India’s second-largest artificial lake after Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar1 It is located in the Udaipur District of Rajasthan State in western India It has an area of 87 km2 34 sq mi when full and was created in the 17th century when Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati River It is about 450 km 280 mi from the district headquarters of Udaipur When first built it was the largest artificial lake in the world The surrounding Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary around Dhebar Lake can be reached by the state highway to Banswara from Udaipur It is about 270 km 168 mi from Parsad A village on National Highway No 8 Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 1620 square kilometres 16200 ha mostly teakforest on the shores of Dhebar Lake The lake has three islands measuring from 10 to 40 acres 40000 to 162000 m2 each The Dhebar Lake Marble Dam is 3000 m 9843 ft long and is a part of the Heritage Monuments of India The dam also has the Hawa Mahal Palace winter Capital of the erstwhile Maharanas of MewarFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -MAY 2018 Q370 With reference to the CLOUD ACT consider the following statements :1 It has been passed by the US Congress very recently to make artificial rain by spraying clouds with substances like Silver Iodide 2 US has enacted in 2018 by passing the Consolidated Appropriations ActSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BCloud act – The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data CLOUD Act passed by the US Congress earlier this year seeks to de-monopolise control over data from US authorities  The law will for the first time allow tech companies to share data directly with certain foreign governments This however requires an executive agreement between the US and the foreign country certifying that the state has robust privacy protections and respect for due process and the rule of law Before this Cloud Act an Indian officer investigating would have to raise a request for data to the US government where it is storedHow CLOUD act impacts law enforcement in India :- Timely access to electronic data for police is required to prevent mitigate or prosecute even a routine crime With the enactment of the CLOUD Act an Indian officer for the purposes of an investigation will no longer have to make a request to the US government but can approach the company directlyFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS -AUGUST 2018 Q369 Which among the following is/are the expected benefits to a country by signing the pact of Duqm port in Oman 1 Port is located near the Persian Gulf through which half of the world’s oil tanker pass2 It has a special economic zone where 25 billion investments are expected to be made by the Indian companiesWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AIt has a special economic zone where 18 billion investments are expected to be made by the Indian companiesPort is located near the Persian Gulf through which half of the world’s oil tanker passIt is also near the Chabahar port of IranFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS -AUGUST 2018 Q368 What is/are the consequence/ consequences of a country becoming the member of the ‘European Bank for Reconstruction amp Development’ 1 Membership would provide access to the technical amp financial assistance of the bank related to the development of the private sector2 Co-financing opportunities access to the international markets will be enhanced through the membershipWhich of the statements given above is/are correctA 1 onlyB 2 onlyC Both 1 amp 2D Neither 1 nor 2 Ans BMembership would provide access to the technical assistance amp sectoral knowledge of the bank related to the development of the private sectorCo-financing opportunities access to the international markets will be enhanced through the membershipExplanation:The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD is an international financial institution founded in 1991 As a multilateral developmental investment bank the EBRD uses investment as a tool to build market economies Initially focused on the countries of the former Eastern Bloc it expanded to support development in more than 30 countries from central Europe to central Asia Similar to other multilateral development banks the EBRD has members from all over the world North America Africa Asia and Australia see below with the biggest shareholder being the United States but only lends regionally in its countries of operations Headquartered in London the EBRD is owned by 69 countries and two EU institutions 69th being Indiarecently in July 2018 Despite its public sector shareholders it invests in private enterprises together with commercial partnersThe EBRD is not to be confused with the European Investment Bank EIB which is owned by EU member states and is used to support EU policy EBRD is also distinct from the Council of Europe Development Bank CEBFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS -AUGUST 2018 Q367 STARLINK refers to :A It is a research amp development project developed by Google X to provide internet access to rural amp remote areasB It is the solar powered drone launched by facebook to provide internet access to four billion people around the world C Any type of drone that can be controlled by the Microwave signals of high wavelengthD It is the planned constellation of satellites that would provide high speed global internet connectionAns DStarlink is a satellite constellation development project underway by SpaceX1 to develop a low-cost high-performance satellite bus and requisite customer ground transceivers to implement a new space-basedInternet communication system23 By 2017 SpaceX submitted regulatory filings to launch nearly 12000 satellites to orbit by the mid-2020s4SpaceX also plans to sell satellites that use a satellitebus that may be used for military5 scientific or exploratory purposes6 In November 2018 SpaceX received FCC approval to deploy 7518 broadband satellites in addition to the 4425 satellites that were approved in March 2018 Development began in 2015 and prototype test-flight satellites were launched on 22 February 2018Initial operation of the constellation could begin in 2020 with satellite deployment beginning mid 2019The SpaceX satellite development facility in Redmond Washington houses the research and development operations for the satellite Internet projectFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q366 Which among the following sites have been identified for the development of Water Aerodromes 1 Wular lake2 Sabarmati river front3 Chilika lakeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans CChilika lake IN Orissa Gujarat’s Sardar Sarovar Dam Sabarmati river front have been identified for the development of Water AerodromesFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q365 Which among the following products have been classified into Minor Forest Products 1 Tamarind 2 Sandalwood3 Bamboo4 Cane5 Fuel amp TimberSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1345B 245C Only 2 amp 5D 134Ans DMajor Forest Produce and Minor Forest Products The Major Forest Products comprise Pulpwood SandalwoodSocial Forestry that incudes Fuel and Timber The Minor Forest Products include the items such as tamarind curry leaf Tendu Patta gallnut Cane Soapnut tree moss and now Bamboo alsoFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q364 Consider the following :1 Magnetic Rheological Fluid Damper2 Macro encapsulation device for treatment of Diabetes3 Smartphone based Camera SensorWhich among the above projects have been developed under the Imprint-2 Initiative A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 1Ans BMagnetic Rheological Fluid Damper Smartphone based Camera Sensor- are the projects of IMPRINT INITIATIVEFor details of the projects open the link : FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q363 Which among the following have been accorded Geographical Indication status 1 Blue pottery of Jaipur2 Tirupati ladoos3 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry4 Nagpur OrangeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 124B 2 amp 4C 234D 1234Ans DFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q362 With reference to the news what is Blockchain Bond A It is the new debt instrument issued by World Bank by using ledger technology B It is a type of bond purchased by buyers interested in earning a revenue stream from the British pound or sterlingC Republic of Seychelles has launched the Bond a novel financing initiative which taps into capital markets to fund ocean-related environmental projectsD It is the bond issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees rather than the local currencyAns AThe World Bank is turning to blockchain to help it raise moneyThe international lender is planning to issue what it says is the world’s first global blockchainbond a notable mainstream endorsement of the emerging technologyBlockchain is best known as the technology underpinning bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies It serves as a digital record of financial transactionsThe World Bank has hired Commonwealth Bank of Australia CBAUF to manage the bond which is expected to raise as much as 100 million Australian dollars 73 millionFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q361 Which of the following best describes the term “Mobilise Your City” sometimes seen in news A It is an initiative to support three Indian cities to reduce Green House Gas emissionsB It is a part of Swacch Bharat Mission to make Indian cities clean C It is the Heat Action Plan adopted in Climate Change Conference to keep global average temperature below 20 CD It is an initiative to support Indian cities to reduce atmospheric pollution as a part of health initiativeAns AIndia and France sign an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” MYC European Union agrees to Euro 35 million for investments and technical assistance within the Mobilise Your City MYC programme in India MYC aims at supporting three pilot cities viz Nagpur Kochi and Ahmedabad for reduction of Green House Gas GHG emissions related to urban transportFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q360 With reference to the PISA Programme For International Student Assessment consider the following statements :1 PISA test introduced in the year 2000 by UNICEF United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund 2 The test is carried out once in every two yearsWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DPISA test introduced in the year 2000 by OECDThe test is carried out once in every three yearsThe Programme for International Student Assessment PISA is a worldwide study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD in member and non-member nations intended to evaluate educational systems by measuring 15-year-old school pupils’ scholastic performance on mathematics science and reading It was first performed in 2000 and then repeated every three years Its aim is to provide comparable data with a view to enabling countries to improve their education policies and outcomes It measures problem solving and cognition The 2015 version of the test was published on 6 December 2016FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q359 With reference to O-Smart scheme consider the following statements :1 It is the Earth Ministry’s scheme to address Ocean development activities 2 The scheme covers 16 sub projects with an overall cost of Rs 1700 croresWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AThe scheme covers 16 sub projects with an overall cost of Rs 1623 croresFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q358 Which among the following is/are modified Operational Guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana 1 Only Perennial horticulture crops are included on pilot basis under the ambit of PMFBY 2 Farmers will be paid 11 interest by insurance companies Which of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-Farmers will be paid 12 interest by insurance companies-State Governments will have to pay 12 interest for delay in release of state share of subsidy-It includes Perennial horticulture crops on pilot basis under the ambit of PMFBY -It provides add on coverage for crop loss -Release of upfront premium subsidy FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q357 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana consider the following statements :1 It is a life insurance scheme which includes age between 18 to 50 years2 The annual premium of Rs12 will be paid by the Union government 3 The benefit includes Rs 2 lakhs in case of death due to any causeWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans BPradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana is a accident insurance scheme which includes age between 18 to 50 yearsPradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is a life insurance which includes age between 18 to 70 yearsPradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana : The annual premium of Rs12 will be paid by the Union government Pradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana : The annual premium of Rs330 will be paid by the Union government FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q356 Which among the following are mandatory to mention on the label of the food items as per regulations of Food Safety amp Standards Regulations Act2018 1Trans fats2 Sugar 3 Salt4 Genetically Engineered Goods / ingredients derived from GMO5 Folic acidWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A 145B 1234C 123D 12345Ans BThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI on August 17 2018 constituted a group of experts from health and nutrition sector to look into the issue of food labellingThe expert panel will be headed by B Sesikeran former director of National Institute of Nutrition NIN and comprises Hemalatha and Dr Nikhil Tandon The panel will study in detail the concerns of the industry and make recommendations The announcement regarding the constitution of the Committee was made by FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal while addressing a national consultation on the draft regulation on food labelling organised by the CUTS InternationalAgarwal also made it clear that Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI will go ahead with the labelling norms even if there is no full consensus on the matter after the panel’s suggestionsIn April 2018 the FSSAI had come out with the draft of ‘Food Safety and Standards Labelling and Display Regulations 2018’ that propose mandatory red-label marking on packaged food products containing high levels of fat sugar and saltHowever for now the government has put on hold these draft regulations following the concerns raised by stakeholdersDraft provisions of Food Safety and Standards Labelling and Display Regulations 2018• The draft regulations suggest for mandatory declaration by packaged food manufacturers about nutritional information such as calories total fat trans fat sugar and salt per serve on the front of the pack• The draft pitches for a colour code proposes that the high fats such as sugar and salt trans-fat and sodium content should be coloured as ‘red’ if the value of energy from total sugar or fat is more than 10 percent of the total energy in the 100 grams or 100 ml of the product • The colour coding will make it easier for consumers to know about the nutritional value of food products and will help them make choices as per their requirements • It also makes mandatory to label food stuffs as ‘Contains GMO/Ingredients derived from GMO’ if the items contain 5 percent or more Genetically Engineered GE ingredients • The nutritional information should also be provided in the form of bar codeFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q355 Consider the following statements with reference to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch that sometimes seen in news :1 It is a gyre of marine debris particles in the central North Pacific Ocean2 It is located from 135°E to 155°WWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AThe Great Pacific garbage patch also described as the Pacific trash vortex is a gyre of marine debris particles in the central North Pacific Ocean It is located roughly from 135°W to 155°W and 35°N to 42°NThe collection of plastic floating trash halfway between Hawaii and California extends over an indeterminate area of widely varying range depending on the degree of plastic concentration used to define itThe patch is characterized by exceptionally high relative pelagic concentrations of plastic chemical sludge and other debris that have been trapped by the currents of the North Pacific Gyre3 Despite the common public image of islands offloating rubbish its low density 4 particles per cubic meter prevents detection by satellite imagery or even by casual boaters or divers in the area It consists primarily of an increase in suspended often microscopic particles in the upper water columnThe patch is not easily seen from the sky because the plastic is dispersed over a large area Researchers from The Ocean Cleanup project claimed that the patch covers 16 million square kilometers The plastic concentration is estimated to be up to 100 kilograms per square kilometer in the center going down to 10 kilograms per square kilometer in the outer parts of the patch An estimated 80000 metric tons of plastic inhabit the patch totaling 18 trillion pieces 92 of the mass in the patch comes from objects larger than 05 centimetersResearch indicates that the patch is rapidly accumulatingA similar patch of floating plastic debris is found in the Atlantic Ocean called the North Atlantic garbage patchFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q354 Consider the following statements with reference to the Heritage Irrigation Structures that sometimes seen in news :1 These structures have been created to ease irrigation by creating partition between the acidic amp alkaline soil2 This scheme has excluded old operational irrigation structures Which of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DAt the 63rd meeting of International Executive Council IEC held at Adelaide Australia on 28 June 2012 President Gao Zhanyi suggested that a process for recognition of the historical irrigation structures on the lines of World Heritage Sites as recognized by UNESCO shall be initiated Accordingly a Task Team comprising of the following members was set up to work out objectives guidelines and procedures to select the historical irrigation structures The Scheme was discussed during the meeting of WG-HIST at 65th IEC meeting The members suggested changes in the scope of the Scheme The present Scheme has been revised and updated to include both the old operational irrigation structures as well as structures that have primarily archival value It is proposed that a historical irrigation and/or drainage structure fulfilling the criterion laid down in this document shall be recognized as “Heritage Irrigation Structure” HIS The nomination forms received by 30 June every year will be processed together and presented to the following Executive Council meeting after due processing Nominations are invited from ICID National Committees for selection of “World Heritage Irrigation Structures” WHIS thatincludes both old operational irrigation structures as well as those having an archival value A Task Team is set up every year to select historical drainage/drainage structures as received from various National Committees NCs to give recognition to the historical irrigation structures on the lines of World Heritage Sites as recognized by UNESCO National Committee can nominate more than one structure using separate nomination form for each Associated Members and non-member countries can nominate their structures through the neighboring active national committees or by submitting directly to the ICID Central OfficeFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q353 Which of the following best describes “MOVE” sometimes seen in news A It is the Global Mobility Summit organized by Niti Ayog to make Indian cities pollution freeB It is an Intergovernmental agreement on the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse C It is the Global Mobility Summit organized by UNFCCC between the Commonwealth and the States on environment issuesD It is an inter governmental agreement for the promotion of political amp economic relations with the ASEANAns ATo showcase innovation and build a platform to shape the future of mobility NITI Aayog is proud to host the first Move Summit 2018 In New Delhi on 7th and 8th September 2018 stakeholders from across the sectors of mobility and transportation will gather to co-create a public interest framework to revolutionize transport Together government industry academia civil society and media will set the base for a transport system which is safe clean shared and connected and affordable accessible and inclusiveThe Move Summit will address these challenges through two major channels:THE CORE SUMMIT AND PARALLEL EVENTS It will help leverage a number of unique features of India’s mobility ecosystem:a Tremendous potential for a fundamental shiftb Low lock-in-effectc Scale and size d Frugal innovation ande Globally-recognized technological prowessThe Move Summit will seek to integrate India’s efforts around sustainable development urbanization clean energy and more through the unique lens of mobilityFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q352 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana consider the following statements :1 Institutional treatment is the part of this Scheme2 It will cover over 10 crore people for secondary amp tertiary care hospitalization 3 Members of the family should not be more than 5 to be eligible for the scheme Which of the statements given above is/are correct A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans B1st statement : Institution treatment means a hospital nursing facility or other It is a fabricated statement3rd statement : It is also wrong It is not the feature of this schemePrime Minister Narendra Modi launched ambitious Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana PMJAY under Ayushman Bharat umbrella at Ranchi Jharkhand The scheme aims to provide annual health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to 1074 crore beneficiary families ie over 50 crore beneficiaries across India It is touted as world’s largest healthcare scheme that will serve beneficiary population that equals 27-28 European countries and almost equal to population of Canada Mexico and US put together The scheme will become operational from September 25 2018 ie on birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyay FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -JUNE 2018 Q351 Which of the following best describes “RIMPAC” sometimes seen in news A It is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shippingB It is the world’s largest military exercise between United States amp South Korea C It is a naval ship that is built and primarily intended for naval warfareD It is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise administered by the United States Navy’s pacific fleetAns DRIMPAC the Rim of the Pacific Exercise is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise RIMPAC is held bienniallyduring June and July of even-numbered years from Honolulu Hawaii It is hosted and administered by the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet headquartered at Pearl Harbor in conjunction with the Marine Corps the Coast Guard and Hawaii National Guard forces under the control of the Governor of Hawaii The US invites military forces from the Pacific Rim and beyond to participate With RIMPAC the United States Pacific Command seeks to enhance interoperability among Pacific Rim armed forces ostensibly as a means of promoting stability in the region to the benefit of all participating nations Described by the US Navy as a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceansRIMPAC 2018On 23 May 2018 the Pentagon announced that it had disinvited China because of recent militarization of islands in the South China Sea after China had announced in January that it had been invitedThe PRC has previously attended RIMPAC 2014 amp 2016On 30 May 2018 the US Navy announced that the following navies would take part in the exercise FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -JUNE 2018 Q350 With reference to the “Polargap Project” consider the following statements :1 It is an international mission to capture data about the Earth’s electrical amp magnetic field2 This project is largely funded by the World bankWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DPolarGAP is an ambitious international mission to capture new and critical data about the Earth’s global gravity field Innovative radar systems and Lidar technologies will also be deployed from Twin Otter aircraft to fill the ‘data gap’ in measurements of surface elevation over the South Pole region south of 835°Two earth observing satellite missions GOCE and CryoSat 2 mounted by the European Space Agency ESA revolutionised scientists’ ability to ‘map’ the Earth’s global gravity field and monitor how Earth’s ice fields are responding to global change However because GOCE’s orbit did not cross the Poles there is a data gap at the South PoleThe PolarGAP project will collect new gravity data and combine them with datasets from other Antarctic missions to build the first accurately constrained global gravity model This is essential as global gravity data provide unique informationon mass distribution and transport in the Earth System linked to processes and changes in the Solid Earth hydrology cryosphere oceans and atmosphere Key applications of gravity data include geodetic studies levelling and mapping navigation GPS/GLONASS and satellite orbit planningFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -JULY 2018 Q349 Recently environment minister inaugurates advanced system of air quality “SAFAR” With reference to this project consider the following statements :1 It will monitor all the weather parameters like temperature wind speed amp wind direction 2 The system will also monitor existence of Benzene Methane amp TolueneWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AScienceamp Technology Earth Sciences Environment Forest amp Climate Change Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan unveiled a state-of-the-art Air Quality and Weather Forecast System– SAFAR System of Air Quality and Weather Forecastingat ChandniChowkin Delhi today The giant true colour LED display gives out real-time air quality index on 24×7 basis with colour coding alongwith 72-hour advance forecastThe system first of its kind in the country was developed indigenously in record time by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Pune and operationalized by India Meteorological Department IMDThe minister said based on the Air Quality Index on a particular day Health advisory and related precaution will be notified to prepare citizens well in advance Dr Harsh Vardhan further added that in addition to monitoring and forecasting of regular air quality and weather parameters the ChandniChowk air quality station will also measure sun’s UV-Index and will provide measurement of online automatic ultrafine particles PM1 and Mercury both of which have direct relevance to human health Based on UVI skin advisories will be issued on display“Our mission model project SAFAR is implemented in four cities of India – Delhi Pune Mumbai and Ahmedabad as an operational service Accordingto a preliminary economic assessment of the benefits of the system if 5 of people suffering from air-pollution related diseases take advantage of the advisories and precautionsin Delhi alone it would result in a saving of nearly Rs 2500 crores in terms of health-related cost benefit” said Dr Harsh Vardhan addressing a large gathering at Town Hall in ChandniChowkThe system will be an integral part of India’s first Air Quality Early Warning System operational in Delhi and will strengthen the existing air quality network of SAFAR Central Pollution Control Board and Delhi Pollution Control CommitteeSAFAR will accelerate public awareness and preparedness of air pollution and weather extremes It will also lead to better understanding of linkages among emissions weather pollution and climate It will monitor all weather parameters like temperature rainfall humidity wind speed and wind directionIn addition to regular air quality parameters like PM25 PM10 Sulfur Dioxide Ozone Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide the system will also monitor the existence of Benzene Toluene and XyleneBesides health SAFAR system would benefit cost savings to several other sectors like agriculture aviation infrastructure disaster management skill tourism and many others which directly or indirectly get affected by air quality and weather FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q348 Which of the following best describes “Global Green Bond Partnership” sometimes seen in news A This partnership will spread catchment area over 689 sq km to provide water for irrigation to cities states regionsB These bonds are issued by world bank in partnership with the government bodies private organisations or individual scientists to increase forest cover C This partnership will support efforts of cities states regions corporations private companies to accelerate issuance of green bondsD These bonds are issued by world bank in partnership with the government bodies private organisations or individual scientists to provide precious water for paddy cropsAns CThe Global Green Bond Partnership GGBP launched at the Global Climate Action Summit GCAS This new partnership will support efforts of sub-national entities such as cities states and regions corporations and private companies and financial institutions to accelerate the issuance of green bondsThe founding members of the Global Green Bond Partnership GGBP include the World Bank IFC – a member of the World Bank Group Amundi European Investment Bank Climate Bonds Initiative Ceres ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate amp Energy GCoM and the Low Emissions Development Strategies Global Partnership LEDS GPFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q347 With reference to the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme consider the following statements :1 It is proposed to cover all the oil seeds for which minimum support price is notified2 It does not involve any physical procurement of the crops3 All the payments will be done directly into registered bank account of the farmer Which of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans DThe Niti Aayog has released a three-year agenda for the Centre Of the several things it has touched upon one is agriculture with a focus on doubling farmers’ income The think-tank has recommended reforms in the APMC Act and tenancy laws and tweaks to the eNAM electronic National Agriculture Market It has also suggested ‘Price Deficiency Payment’ system to address the gaps in Minimum Support Price MSP based procurement of cropsWhat is itUnder Price Deficiency Payment farmers are proposed to be compensated for the difference between the government-announced MSPs for select crops and their actual market prices For crops such as rice and wheat where it is effective now MSP announcements will continue For other targeted crops price deficiency payments will be made However it has to be noted that there may be a cap on the extent to which the Centre will bridge the gap between MSP and market priceNiti Aayog has said that the farmer may be entitled to the difference up to say 10 per cent To avail this benefit eachfarmer would have to register with the nearest APMC mandi and report the total area sown The subsidy may be paid via Direct Benefit Transfer DBT into the farmer’s Aadhaar-linked bank accountWhy is it importantThe key benefit from the price deficiency payment is that it will reduce the need for the government to actually procure food crops transport and store them and then dispose of them under PDS The difference between the support and market prices can instead simply be paid in cash to the farmer Price deficiency payment can also keep India’s bill on food subsidies under check believes Niti Aayog India’s food subsidy schemes have frequently come under the WTO scanner Even in the meeting held in March this year there were questions raised on the minimum support price programmes for wheat sugarcane and pulses by the US EU and AustraliaThese countries see India’s procurement subsidies as trade-distorting In recent years the government has been seeing the accumulation of large food grain stocks in its godowns over and above the buffer requirement This entails storage and wastage costs that add on to the subsidy billFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q346 Recently Government has hiked customs duties of several items to curb imports of non-essential goods Which among the following items are exempted under the custom duty 1 E-cigarettes2 Aviation turbine fuel3 Decorative sheets4 Beeds amp BanglesWhich of the options given above is/are correct A 234B Only 1C 1 amp 3D Only 4Ans BCustom DutySno Item 1 Air Conditioner 2 Refrigerators3 Washing Machines Less than 10kg 4 Compressor for ACs Refrigerators 5 Speakers 6 Footwear 7 Radial car tyres 8 Non-industrial diamonds 9 Diamonds semi-processed 10 Lab grown diamonds 11 Cut polished coloured gem stones 12 Jewellery- precious metal or metal clad with precious metal 13 Goldsmith or Silversmith wares – precious metal or metal clad with precious metal 14 Shower bath bath sink wash basin of plastic 15 Plastic items- boxes case containers bottles insulated ware 16 Kitchenware tableware household items of plastic 17 Other plastic items- office stationary fitting for furniture decorative sheets statuettes beads and bangles18 Trunks suitcases brief cases travel bags and other bags 19 Aviation turbine fuel FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q345 With reference to the Price Support scheme consider the following statements :1 Physical procurement of the oilseeds pulses amp Copra will be done by NAFED amp Food Corporation of India2 Procurement expenditure amp losses due to procurement will be borne by the State governmentWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAnsAProcurement expenditure amp losses due to procurement will be borne by the Union government as per normsPhysical procurement of the oilseeds pulses amp Copra will be done by Central Nodal agencies with the proactive role of the State governments FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q344 India has recently signed COMCASA Agreement What is/are the consequence/consequences for India by signing the agreement 1 It allows the India to transfer electronic systems amp ensure secrecy of its C4ISR systems2 By signing the agreement India would have to buy American Military equipmentWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-It allows the US to transfer high tech electronic systems amp ensure secrecy of its C4ISR Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance amp Reconnaissance systems-By signing the agreement It is not mean that India would have to necessarily buy American Military equipmentExplanation :It is one of the three foundational defence pacts that needs to be signed by a country in order to obtain high-tech military hardware from the US Before COMCASA India had signed only one of these agreements – Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement LEMOA – in 2016 The two countries are yet to begin talks on the third agreement – Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-spatial Cooperation BECA2 The agreement will give Indian military access to function on high-end secured and encrypted communication equipment which are installed on American platforms obtained by Indian Armed Forces These platforms include C-130 J C-17 P-8I aircraft and Apache and Chinook helicopters3 The act is usually known as the Communication and Information on Security Memorandum of Agreement CISMOA But it was changed to COMCASA to signify its India-specific alterations4 It will also provide a legal framework for the transfer of encrypted communication security equipment from the US to India It is believed to be safer and more secure than the system that India uses right now “Signing of Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement COMCASA will enable India to access advanced technologies from USA” Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while addressing the media5 The agreement was pending for almost ten years One of the major reasons for this was the fear that India may compromise its operational independence Critics had also pointed out that the agreement could jeopardise India’s established military ties with Russia and access to their weapons systemsThe agreement is also of political significance with the general elections scheduled to take place next year In 2016 the BJP government had to face a lot of criticism from the opposition parties for signing LEMOAThese agreements and Donald Trump administration’s decision to give India STA-1 status Strategic Trade Authorization-1 shows the country’s importance in the US strategic calculus“We’ll be meeting PM Modi on how to advance relationship in the new era of growth under his leadership and President Trump We had many productive and forward thinking conversations on our bilateral relationship and our shared future” Pompeo said after ‘22’ talksFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q343 Currently India is a member of which among the following organizations / groups 1 Missile Technology Control Regime2 Australia Group3 Wassenaar Arrangement4 Nuclear Suppler GroupWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 2 amp 3B 234C Only 1 amp 2D 123Ans DSome countries are opposing the Indian entry into NSG because India has not signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty NPTQ342 With respect to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana which among the following is NOT correctA It is a social welfare scheme to provide LPG connections in BPL householdsB The scheme was launched in the year 2015C The Government has set a target of 5 crores LPG connections under the YojanaD The objective of the scheme is to safeguard the health of women and children by providing them with clean cooking fuelAns B- The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana PMUY is a welfare program of the government of India launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016The stated objective of the program is providing 50000000 LPG connections to women from families below the poverty lineFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ341 Which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 COP 11 : Minimata convention on mercury2 COP 3 : Kyoto protocol on climate change3 COP 1 : Montreal ProtocolSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans BCOP-4 conference in Buenos COP 3 : Kyoto protocol on climate changegtCOP 11 : Montreal It took place between 28 November and 9 December 2005 in Montreal Quebec Canada It was the first Meeting of the Parties CMP 1 to the Kyoto Protocol since their initial meeting in Kyoto in 1997 It was one of the largest intergovernmental conferences on climate change ever gtCOP1 : Minimata convention on mercuryFRAMED FROM MAP SECTION Q340 Consider the following :1 Rajpipla range : Rajasthan2 Suket hills : Himachal Pradesh3 Kali river : DelhiSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 123D 2 amp 3Ans BRajpipla range : GujaratKali river : Source : Doon valley in UttarakhandFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q339 Which of the following is/are true with respect to the petroleum Panchayat yojna 1 It has replaced Pradhan Mantri Ujwal Yojana to deal with issue of safe use of LPG2 It was launched in 20153 Availability of refill cylinders is one of the key feature of this schemeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans DIt was launched in 23rd September 2017It is backup scheme to existing Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana LPG Panchayat will serve as an interactive platform between those who received LPG cylinders under PMUY One panchayat will have around 100 LPG customers of nearby areas The panchayats discuss issues such as safe practices quality of service provided by distributors and availability of refill cylindersFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q338 Which among the following species is/are the examples of the Waterfowl 1 Wood Sandpiper2 Little cormorant3 Painted StorkSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans D The most common waterfowl are :Gadwall shoveler common teal cotton teal tufted duck knob-billed duck little cormorant great cormorant Indian shag ruff painted stork white spoonbill Asian open-billed stork oriental ibis darter common sandpiper wood sandpiper and green sandpiper The sarus crane with its spectacular courtship dance is also found hereFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q337 Which among the following statements is/are true with respect to the Special Drawing Rights 1 These are the foreign-exchange reserve assets defined and maintained by the World Bank 2 Private parties are restricted to hold or use them3 South African Rand amp British pound have been added to the XDR basket effectively from October 1 2016Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans DSpecial drawing rights ISO 4217 currency code XDR1 also abbreviated SDR are supplementary foreign-exchange reserve assets defined and maintained by the International Monetary Fund IMF The XDR is the unit of account for the IMF and is not a currency per se2 XDRs instead represent a claim to currency held by IMF member countries for which they may be exchanged3 The XDR was created in 1969 to supplement a shortfall of preferred foreign-exchange reserve assets namely gold and the US dollar3XDRs are allocated to countries by the IMF3 Private parties do not hold or use them4 The amount of XDRs in existence was around XDR 214 billion in August 2009 During the global financial crisis of 2009 an additional XDR 1826 billion were allocated to provide liquidity to the global economic system and supplement member countries’ official reserves By October 2014 the amount of XDRs in existence was XDR 204 billion5The value of the XDR is based on a basket of key international currencies reviewed by IMF every five years3 The weights assigned to each currency in the XDR basket are adjusted to take into account their current prominence in terms of international trade and national foreign exchange reserves3 In the review conducted in November 2015 the IMF decided that the Renminbi Chinese yuan would be added to the basket effective October 1 20166 From that date the XDR basket now consists of the following five currencies: US dollar 4173 Euro 3093 Renminbi Chinese yuan 1092 Japanese yen 833 British pound 809FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q336 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana 1 it is an annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic records only2 Philately as a hobby is an important component of this scheme3 Children must be between 10 to 18 years of age to be eligible for this schemeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D Only 2Ans DDeen Dayal Sparsh YojanaMinister of Communications Shri Manoj Sinha launched a Pan India scholarship program for school children called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to increase the reach of Philately Under the scheme of SPARSH Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude amp Research in Stamps as a Hobby it is proposed to award annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic record and also pursuing Philately as a hobby through a competitive selection process in all postal circles Briefing the media after the launch of the scheme Shri Sinha said that under the scheme it is proposed to award 920 scholarships to students pursuing Philately as a hobby Every Postal Circle will select a maximum of 40 scholarships representing 10 students each from Standard VI VII VIII amp IX The amount of Scholarship will be Rs 6000/- per annum Rs 500/- per monthPhilately is the hobby of collection and study of Postage stampsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q335 Which among the following is/are the cryptocurrencies 1 Litecoin2 Bitcoin3 NamecoinSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 123Ans Dcryptocurrencies such as Litecoin Namecoin and PPCoinThe first cryptocurrency to capture the public imagination was Bitcoin which was launched in 2009 by an individual or group known under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto As of September 2015 there were over 146 million bitcoins in circulation with a total market value of 34 billion Bitcoin’s success has spawned a number of competing cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin Namecoin and PPCoinCryptocurrencies make it easier to transfer funds between two parties in a transaction these transfers are facilitated through the use of public and private keys for security purposesThese fund transfers are done with minimal processing fees allowing users to avoid the steep fees charged by most banks and financial institutions for wire transfersFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q334 With reference to the news what are Bug Zappers A It is is a bio-remediation technique to get rid of oil spillB These are the fluorescent traps to eliminate bugs amp small insectsC These are the tools or methods to reduce the greenhouse gases D These are the Ultraviolet traps to eliminate various small flying insectsAns DUltraviolet traps called bug zappers are used to eliminate various small flying insects They are attracted to the UV and are killed using an electric shock or trapped once they come into contact with the device FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q333 Which among the following are the migratory wetland species 1 White-bellied Heron2 Siberian Crane3 Red-headed Vulture4 Spoon-billed SandpiperSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 4B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 2 amp 4Ans DMigratory wetland species: Baer’s Pochard Siberian Crane and Spoon-billed Sandpiper Non-migratory wetland species: White-bellied Heron Grassland species:Bengal Florican Great Indian Bustard Jerdon’s Courser and Sociable Lapwing Forest species:Forest Owlet Scavengers: Indian Vulture Red-headed Vulture White-backed Vulture and Slender-billed Vulture Himalayan Quail and Pink-headed Duck are now considered Extinct for all practical purposesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q332 With reference to the CITES what are Appendix II species A species that are listed after one member country has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling trade in a speciesB species that are threatened with extinction and are or may be affected by tradeC species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but may become so unless trade in specimens of such speciesD Species that are preserved under the biosphere reserves to prevent their extinctionAns CAppendix I : species that are threatened with extinction and are or may be affected by tradeAppendix II : species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but may become so unless trade in specimens of such speciesAppendix III : species that are listed after one member country has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling trade in a speciesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q331 What does Hedge Fund means A Funds provided for replacement and renovation of industriesB Open ended funds that pools capital from accredited individuals or institutional investorsC Start-up capital provided to new entrepreneursD Fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the countryAns BHedge Funds :A hedge fund is an investment fund that pools capital from accredited individuals or institutional investors and invests in a variety of assets often with complex portfolio-construction and risk-management techniquesIt is administered by a professional investment management firm and often structured as a limited partnership limited liability company or similar vehicleHedge funds are generally distinct from mutual funds as their use of leverage is not capped by regulators and distinct from private equity funds as the majority of hedge funds invest in relatively liquid assetsHedge funds are made available only to certain sophisticated or accredited investors and cannot be offered or sold to the general publicHedge funds are almost always open-ended and allow additions or withdrawals by their investors generally on a monthly or quarterly basis1 The value of an investor’s holding is directly related to the fund net asset valueFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q330 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Vernacular Press Act 1 The Act provided for submitting to police all the proof sheets of contents of papers before publication2 Final decision on the seditious news was to be determined by the Judiciary Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AVernacular press act:It was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies—notably the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878–80The act was proposed by Lord Lytton then Viceroy of India and was unanimously passed by the Viceroy’s Council on March 14 1878 The act excluded English-language publications as it was meant to control seditious writing in ‘publications in Oriental languages’ everywhere in the country except for the SouthLord Wellesley regulated the press again in 1799 according to which press had to show and get approval of the government before the publication of any manuscript including advertisement During the Indian Rebellion of 1857 the Gagging Act” had been passed by Lord Canning which sought to regulate the establishment of printing presses and to restrain the mad of printed mater All presses had to have a license from the government with distinction between publications in English and other regional languages The Act also held that no printed material shall impugn the motives of the British Raj tending to bring it hatred and contempt and exciting unlawful resistance to its ordersAt the time the Vernacular Press Act was passed there were thirty five vernacular papers in Bengal including the Amrita Bazar Patrika the editor of which was one Sisir Kumar GhoseThe Vernacular Press Act stated that any magistrate or Commissioner of Police had the authority to call upon any printer or publisher of a newspaper to enter into a bond undertaking not to print a certain kind of material and could confiscate any printed material it deemed objectionable The Act provided for submitting to police all the proof sheets of contents of papers before publication What was seditious news was to be determined by the police and not by the judiciaryFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q329 Who among the following is/are associated with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 1 G SubramaniaIyer2 Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi3 P AnandacharluSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans BPoona Sarvajanik Sabha:It was a sociopolitical organisation in British India which started with the aim of working as a mediating body between the government and people of India and to popularise the peasants’ legal rights1 2 It started as an elected body of 95 members elected by 6000 persons on April 2 1870The Pune Sarvajanik Sabha provided many of the prominent leaders of national stature to the Indian freedom struggle including Bal Gangadhar Tilak It was formed in 1870 by S H Chiplunkar Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi Mahadev Govind Ranade et alMany eminent personalities such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak Gopal Hari Deshmukh Maharshi Annasaheb Patwardhan5 etc served as the Presidents of the organizationMadras Mahajan Sabha:The first organisation in the Madras Presidency to agitate for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by publicist GazuluLakshminarasu Chetty in 1849 This organisation did not survive for long and was eventually disbandedIn May 1884 M Veeraraghavachariar G SubramaniaIyer and P Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana SabhaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q328 Consider the following statements :1 Deposition of iron-rich dust into ocean waters enhances carbon sequestration2 Biochar is added to a landfill or used as a soil improver to create terra preta3 Harvesting of Seeweed is done to generate electricity or as a replacement for natural gasSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DCarbon SequestrationCarbon sequestration is the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide1 Carbon sequestration involves long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to mitigate or defer global warming It has been proposed as a way to slow the atmospheric and marine accumulation of greenhouse gases which are released by burning fossil fuels artificial capture and sequestration of industrially produced CO2 using subsurface saline aquifers reservoirs ocean water aging oil fields or other carbon sinksCarbon dioxide may be captured as a pure by-product in processes related to petroleum refining or from flue gases from power generation5 CO2 sequestration includes the storage part of carbon capture and storage which refers to large-scale artificial capture and sequestration of industrially produced CO2 using subsurface saline aquifers reservoirs ocean water aging oil fields or other carbon sinksBiosequestration or carbon sequestration through biological processes affects the global carbon cycle Examples include major climatic fluctuations such as the Azolla event which created the current Arctic climate Such processes created fossil fuels as well as clathrate and limestone By manipulating such processes geoengineers seek to enhance sequestrationPeat bogs are a very important carbon store Wetland soil is an important carbon sink 145 of the world’s soil carbon is found in wetlands while only 6 of the world’s land is composed of wetlandsOcean iron fertilization is an example of such a geoengineering technique23 Iron fertilization24 attempts to encourage phytoplankton growth which removes carbon from the atmosphere for at least a period of timeNatural iron fertilisation events eg deposition of iron-rich dust into ocean waters can enhance carbon sequestration The iron rich feces causes phytoplankton to grow and take up more carbon from the atmosphereWhen the phytoplankton dies some of it sinks to the deep ocean and takes the atmospheric carbon with it By reducing the abundance of sperm whales in the Southern Ocean whaling has resulted in an extra 200000 tonnes of carbon remaining in the atmosphere each year’Seaweed grows very fast and can theoretically be harvested and processed to generate biomethane via Anaerobic Digestion to generate electricity via Cogeneration/CHP or as a replacement for natural gas Ideal species for such farming and conversion include Laminaria digitata Fucus serratus and Saccharina latissimaBio-energy with carbon capture and storage BECCS‘BECCS refers to biomass in power stations and boilers that use carbon capture and storageBiochar is charcoal created by pyrolysis of biomass waste The resulting material is added to a landfill or used as a soil improver to create terra pretaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q327 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the CITES 1 CITES is the conservation agreement with the largest membership with 183 Parties2 It is legally binding on the PartiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CCITES the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an international agreement between governments Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survivalIt was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of IUCNIt provides a framework to be respected by each Party which has to adopt its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at the national levelFor many years CITES has been among the conservation agreements with the largest membership with now 183 PartiesCITES is legally binding on the PartiesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q326 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Bronze icon of Nataraja 1 The classical form of the depiction appears in stone reliefs by around the 6th-century2 Torso movements are visible as the most common form of Shiva’s dance 3 It typically shows Shiva dancing holding Agni fire in his left back hand the front hand in gajahasta or dandahasta mudraSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 1 amp 3Ans DBronze icon of NatarajaAffiliation Shiva SymbolsAgni TextsAnshumadbhed agamaUttarakamika agamaThe classical form of the depiction appears in stone reliefs as at the Ellora Caves and the Badami Caves by around the 6th-century45 Around the 10th century it emerged in Tamil Nadu in its mature and best-known expression in Chola bronzes of various heights typically less than four feet6 some over7 The Nataraja reliefs have been identified in historic artwork from many parts of South Asia in southeast Asia such as in Bali Cambodia and in central AsiaIt typically shows Shiva dancing in one of the Natya Shastra poses holding Agni fire in his left back hand the front hand in gajahasta or dandahasta mudra the front right hand with a wrapped snake that is in abhaya fear not mudra while pointing to a Sutratext and the back hand holding a musical instrument usually a damaru6 His body fingers ankles neck face head ear lobes and dress are shown decorated with symbolic items which vary with historic period and region111 He is surrounded by a ring of flames standing on a lotus pedestal lifting his left leg or in rare cases the right leg and balancing over a demon shown as a dwarf Apasmara2 or Muyalaka who symbolizes ignoranceThe dance of Shiva in Tillai the traditional name for Chidambaram forms the motif for all the depictions of Shiva as Nataraja He is also known as Sabesan which splits as Sabayil aadum eesan in Tamil which means The Lord who dances on the dais The two most common forms of Shiva’s dance are the Lasya the gentle form of dance associated with the creation of the world and the Tandava the violent and dangerous dance associated with the destruction of weary worldviews – weary perspectives and lifestyles• The arch of fire emerges from two makara on each end which are water creatures of water and part of Hindu mythologies • • The upper right hand holds a small drum shaped like an hourglass that is called a ḍamaru in Sanskrit2728 A specific hand gesture mudra called ḍamaru-hasta Sanskrit for ḍamaru-hand is used to hold the drum• • His legs are bent which suggests an energetic dance• The second left hand points towards the raised foot which suggests the viewer to be active and dance despite the circumstances or alternatively as a sign of upliftment and liberation• • The face shows two eyes plus a slightly open third on the forehead which symbolize the triune in Shaivism The Asanapat inscription also mentions a Shiva temple in the Saivacaryas kingdomStone reliefs depicting the classical form of Nataraja are found in numerous cave temples of India such as the Ellora Caves Maharashtra the Elephanta Caves and the Badami Caves Karnataka by around the 6th-centuryNataraja is celebrated in 108 poses of Bharatanatyam with Sanskrit inscriptions from Natya Shastra at the Nataraja temple in Chidambaram Tamil Nadu IndiaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q325 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana 1 It is a Pension Scheme for the senior citizens aged 70 years and above2 The scheme is exempted from Service Tax/ GST3 On Premature exit 100 of the Purchase Price shall be refundedSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans BPradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana PMVVY is a Pension Scheme announced by the Government of India exclusively for the senior citizens aged 60 years and above which is available from 4th May 2017 to 3rd May 2018Following are the major benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana PMVVY:• Scheme provides an assured return of 8 pa payable monthly equivalent to 830 pa effective for 10 years• Pension is payable at the end of each period during the policy term of 10 years as per the frequency of monthly/ quarterly/ half-yearly/ yearly as chosen by the pensioner at the time of purchase• The scheme is exempted from Service Tax/ GST• On survival of the pensioner to the end of the policy term of 10 years Purchase price along with final pension installment shall be payable• Loan upto 75 of Purchase Price shall be allowed after 3 policy years to meet the liquidity needs Loan interest shall be recovered from the pension installments and loan to be recovered from claim proceeds• The scheme also allows for premature exit for the treatment of any critical/ terminal illness of self or spouse On such premature exit 98 of the Purchase Price shall be refunded• On death of the pensioner during the policy term of 10 years the Purchase Price shall be paid to the beneficiary• The ceiling of maximum pension is for a family as a whole the family will comprise of pensioner his/her spouse and dependants• The shortfall owing to the difference between the interest guaranteed and the actual interest earned and the expenses relating to administration shall be subsidized by the Government of India and reimbursed to the CorporationEligibility Conditions and Other Restrictions1 Minimum Entry Age: 60 years completed2 Maximum Entry Age: No limit3 Policy Term : 10 years4 Minimum Pension: Rs 1000/- per monthRs 3000/- per quarterRs6000/- per half-yearRs12000/- per year5 Maximum Pension: Rs 5000/- per monthRs 15000/- per quarterRs 30000/- per half-yearRs 60000/- per yearThe modes of pension payment are monthly quarterly half-yearly amp yearly The pension payment shall be through NEFT or Aadhaar Enabled Payment SystemThe first instalment of pension shall be paid after 1 year 6 months 3 months or 1 month from the date of purchase of the same depending on the mode of pension payment ie yearly half-yearly quarterly or monthly respectivelyFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ324 With reference to the incarnation of the Buddhas what does Ruru Jataka signifies A It is the tale of the three friends who lived in a forest: an antelope a woodpecker and a tortoiseB It is the story of The dumb Prince that is also known as Muga Pakaya JatakaC In this jataka tale the Buddha in a previous incarnation as a monkey king self-sacrifyinly offers his own body as a bridge by which his fellow monkeys can escape from a human king who is attacking themD is the story of how a past incarnation of the Buddha incarnated as a golden deer rescues a merchant from drowning in the riverAns DMahakapi Jataka : In this jataka tale the Buddha in a previous incarnation as a monkey king self-sacrifyinly offers his own body as a bridge by which his fellow monkeys can escape from a human king who is attacking them Ruru Jataka :The Ruru Jataka is the story of how a past incarnation of the Buddha incarnated as a golden deer rescues a merchant from drowning in the river bottom of medallionKurunga Miga Jataka :This story is about three friends who lived in a forest: an antelope a woodpecker and a tortoise Muga Pakaya Jataka/ Mugapakkha Jataka/ Temiya Jataka : This is the story of The dumb PrinceFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ323 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the GSF certification Gold standard foundation certificate 1 It is a standard for creating high-quality emission reductions projects in the Clean Development Mechanism CDM2 It was developed in 2003 by World Wide Fund for Nature WWF and Helio International onlySelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D GSF Gold standard foundation certificate certificationThe Gold Standard is a standard for creating high-quality emission reductions projects in the Clean Development Mechanism CDM Joint Implementation JI and Voluntary Carbon Market It was designed to ensure that carbon credits are not only real and verifiable but that they make measurable contributions to sustainable development worldwide Its objective is to add branding a label to existing and new Carbon Credits generated by projects which can then be bought and traded by countries that have a binding legal commitment according to the Kyoto ProtocolThe Gold Standard for CDM GS CER was developed in 2003 by World Wide Fund for Nature WWF SouthSouthNorth and Helio International The Voluntary Gold StandardGS VER a methodology for use within the voluntary carbon market was launched in May 2006To be eligible for Gold Standard Certification a project must:1 Be an approved Renewable Energy Supply or End use Energy Efficiency Improvement project type2 Be reducing one of the three eligible Green House Gases: Carbon Dioxide CO2 Methane CH4 and Nitrous Oxide N2O3 Not employ Official Development Assistance ODA under the condition that the credits coming out of the project are transferred to the donor country4 Not be applying for other certifications to ensure there is no double counting of credits5 Demonstrate its additionality by using the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s UNFCCC Large Scale Additionality Tool6 and show that the project is not a ‘business-as-usual’ scenario6 Make a net-positive contribution to the economic environmental and social welfare of the local population that hosts itFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ322 Consider the following statements :1 Barail range is an eastern extension of the Himalayan Range System in north eastern India2 The Garo Khasi and Jaintia hills are part of Deccan Plateau and not part of the Purvanchal rangeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CBarail range :The Purvanchal Mountains or Eastern Mountains are a sub-mountain range of the Himalayas in northeast IndiaThe Purvanchal Mountains cover the states of Assam Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Tripura Nagaland Meghalaya and MizoramThe range is an eastern extension of the Himalayan Range System in north eastern India It bends sharply to the south beyond the Dihang River gorge and spreads along the eastern boundary of India with Myanmar The Purvanchal range includes the hill ranges of the Patkai Barail range Manipur Mizoram Mizodisambiguation needed and Naga HillsThe Garo Khasi and Jaintia hills are part of Deccan Plateau and not part of the Purvanchal rangeFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ321 Which among the following protocols employed the principle of differential treatment in respect to climate change 1 Washington Naval Treaty2 Cartagena Protocol3 Part IV of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade GATTSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ACommon but Differentiated responsibilities amp respective capabilities :Common But Differentiated Responsibilities CBDR was formalized in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC of Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro 1992 It was the first international legal instrument to address climate change and the most comprehensive international attempt to address negative impacts to global environment3 CBDR principle acknowledges all states have shared obligation to address environmental destruction but denies equal responsibility of all states with regard to environmental protectionCBDR is based on relationship between industrialization and climate changeCBDR was not the first differential treatments of countries in international agreements There were other protocols agreements that employed principle of differential treatment• Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone layer Montreal Protocol• • Washington Naval Treaty• Part IV of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade GATT 19799• principle 23 of Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment 1972FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ320 Recently a national park has been set up in the Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary where clouded leopards are kept in enclosures in a zoological park Where this wildlife sanctuary is located A MeghalayaB TripuraC SikkimD Arunachal PradeshAns BFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ319 Recently in the news there was a term Superbugs What is this A These are the microorganism that are essential for the vital functions of the bodyB These are the enzymes that makes bacteria resistant to broad range of beta-lactam antibioticsC These are the bacteria that causes infection which is difficult to treatD These are the super weeds that are essential in the treatment of less fertile soilsAns CNew Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1 NDM-1 is an enzyme that makes bacteria resistant to a broad range of beta-lactam antibiotics These include the antibiotics of the carbapenem family which are a mainstay for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections The gene for NDM-1 is one member of a large gene family that encodes beta-lactamase enzymes called carbapenemases Bacteria that produce carbapenemases are often referred to in the news media as superbugs because infections caused by them are difficult to treat Such bacteria are usually susceptible only to polymyxins and tigecyclineThe most common bacteria that make this enzyme are gram-negative such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae but the gene for NDM-1 can spread from one strain of bacteria to another by horizontal gene transferFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ318 With reference to the ancient Pandu caves consider the following statements:1 These caves depicts the characters of the Pandavas of the Mahabharata epic2 They are a significant group of Indian rock-cut architecture representing the Hinayana tradition 3 These are a group of 22 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3nd century CESelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans BPandav Caves:Pandu Caves or Trirashmi Leni Leni being a Marathi word for caves are a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3nd century CE though additional sculptures were added up to about the 6th century reflecting changes in Buddhist devotional practicesThey are a significant group of early examples of Indian rock-cut architecture initially representing the so-called Hinayana tradition Most of the caves are viharas except for Cave 18 which is a chaitya of the 1st century BCEThe location of the caves is a holy Buddhist site and is located about 8 km south of the center of Nashik or Nasik Maharashtra IndiaTheir name has nothing to do with the characters Pandavas characters in the Mahabharata epicFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ317 For which among the following purpose National Water Resource Council has been constituted A It is an international thin tank established in 1996 to promote awareness build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levelsB To advise the Prime Minister on expenditure of the Australian Government Water Fund between 2004 and 2010C To resolve the water disputes that would arise in the use control and distribution of an interstate riverD It is a non-profit organization that drives economic technology and talent development to support the global water industryAns BNational Water Resource CouncilDissolved 25 November 2014Jurisdiction Commonwealth of AustraliaHeadquarters Turner Australian Capital Territory Motto Australia’s independent voice on national water issuesEmployees 48The key function that the Commission provided was to advise the Prime Minister on expenditure of the Australian Government Water Fund between 2004 and 2010 FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA :FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ316 Who among the following are the members of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium 1 India2 China3 Malaysia4 Australia5 JapanSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 245B 1345C 2345D All are correctAns CThe Western Pacific Naval Symposium are a series of biennial meetings of the Pacific nations to discuss naval matters held on even numbered years A WPNS workshop is held on odd numbered years in between the symposiumsMember countries as of 2010: Australia Brunei Cambodia Canada Chile France Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Peoples’ Republic of China Philippines Republic of Korea Russia Singapore Thailand Tonga United States of America Vietnam Observers: Bangladesh India Mexico PeruFRAMED FROM GK TODAY MAGAZINEQ315 Who among the following is/are the members of the Boao Forum for Asia BFA 1 China2 India3 FICCI Federation of Indian Chambers of CommerceSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans AIt is a non-profit organisation that hosts high-level forums for leaders from government business and academia in Asia and other continents to share their vision on the most pressing issues in this dynamic region and the world at large BFA is modeled after the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos SwitzerlandThe Forum is committed to promoting regional economic integration and bringing Asian countries even closer to their development goals FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA :FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ314 Terai Arc Landscape program aims to protect which among the following terrestrial flagship species 1 African elephant2 Great Horned Rhinoceros3 Asian Elephant4 Golden LionSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B 234C Only 2 amp 3D 124Ans CTerai Arc Landscape Program:The program aims to protect three of the five terrestrial flagship species the tiger the Asian elephant and the great one-horned rhinoceros by restoring corridors of forest to link 13 protected areas of Nepal and India to enable wildlife migrationFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ313 What is crowdfunding A Money collected for public welfare projects by levying an entry fee to exhibitions shows etcB Money collected by charitable organisations by placing a donation box at a prominent locationsC Money raised by innovators amp inventors by launching their products amp services through the internetD Money raised by individuals by passing the hat around to onlookers at a street performanceAns CCrowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people typically via the Internet1 Crowdfunding is a form of crowdsourcing and of alternative finance In 2015 it was estimated that worldwide over US34 billion was raised this waythe term crowdfunding refers to Internet-mediated registries This modern crowdfunding model is generally based on three types of actors: the project initiator who proposes the idea and/or project to be funded individuals or groups who support the idea and a moderating organization the platform that brings the parties together to launch the idea Crowdfunding has been used to fund a wide range of for-profit entrepreneurial ventures such as artistic and creative projects medical expenses travel or community-oriented social entrepreneurship projectsWar bonds are theoretically a form of crowdfunding military conflictsThe Crowdfunding Centre’s May 2014 report identified two primary types of crowdfunding:1 Rewards crowdfunding: entrepreneurs presell a product or service to launch a business concept without incurring debt or sacrificing equity/shares2 Equity crowdfunding: the backer receives shares of a company usually in its early stages in exchange for the money pledgedFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ312 The meaning of carbon footprint is described by the amount of :A Carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual organization or communityB Greenhouse gases emitted by industries contributing to global warmingC Carbon emissions released by the burning of jet fuelD Increase in the carbon content of the atmosphere due to the felling of treesAns AA carbon footprint is historically defined as the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual event organisation or product expressed as carbon dioxide equivalentA measure of the total amount of carbon dioxide CO2 and methane CH4 emissions of a defined population system or activity considering all relevant sources sinks and storage within the spatial and temporal boundary of the population system or activity of interest Calculated as carbon dioxide equivalent using the relevant 100-year global warming potentialGWP100Carbon footprint is one of a family of footprint indicators which also includes water footprint and land footprint• 4Indirect carbon emissions: the carbon footprints of productso 41Foodo 42Textileso 43Materialso 44Cement• 5Schemes to reduce carbon emissions: Kyoto Protocol carbon offsetting and certificatesCarbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere and the emissions of other GHGs are often associated with the burning of fossil fuels like natural gas crude oil and coal The Kyoto Protocol defines legally binding targets and timetables for cutting the GHG emissions of industrialized countries that ratified the Kyoto Protocol Accordingly from an economic or market perspective one has to distinguish between a mandatory market and a voluntary market Typical for both markets is the trade with emission certificates:• Certified Emission Reduction CER• Emission Reduction Unit ERU• Verified Emission Reduction VERlocal emissions reduction schemes have no status under the Kyoto Protocol itself they play a prominent role in creating the demand for CERs and ERUs stimulating Emissions Trading and setting a market price for emissionsFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ311 Non-performing Assets decline in value when 1 Demand revives in the economy 2 capacity utilization increases3 Capacity utilization through substantive is yet optimal4 Capacity utilization decreases consequent upon merger of unitsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 134B 124C 123D 1234Ans CA Non-performing asset NPA is defined as a credit facility in respect of which the interest and/or installment of principal has remained ‘past due’ for a specified period of time In simple terms an asset is tagged as non performing when it ceases to generate income for the lenderA Non-performing asset NPA is defined as a credit facility in respect of which the interest and/or installment of Bond finance principal has remained ‘past due’ for a specified period of time NPA is used by financial institutions that refer to loans that are in jeopardy of default the so called NPL Once the borrower has failed to make interest or principal payments for 90 days the loan is considered to be a non-performing asset Non-performing assets are problematic for financial institutions since they depend on interest payments for income Troublesome pressure from the economy can lead to a sharp increase in NPLs and often results in massive write-downsAccordingly with effect from March 31 2004 a non-performing asset NPAis a loan or an advance where• Interest and/or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 91 days in respect of a term loan• The account remains ‘out of order’ for a period of more than 90 days in respect of an Overdraft/Cash Credit OD/CC• The bill remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days in the case of bills purchased and discounted• Interest and/or installment of principal remains overdue for two harvest seasons but for a period not exceeding two half years in the case of an advance granted for agricultural purposes and• Any amount to be received remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days in respect of other accounts• Non submission of Stock Statements for 3 Continuous Quarters in case of Cash Credit Facility• No active transactions in the account Cash Credit/Over Draft/EPC/PCFC for more than 91daysFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ310 Which of the following concepts are relatable to income of members of the public while considering public welfare 1 Sensitivity of demand2 Elasticity of demand3 Sensitive of expenditure 4 Elasticity of expenditureA 1 amp 2B 2 amp 3C 3 amp 4D 1 amp 4Ans BFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ309 Consider the following statements :1 Foods containing carotene Vitamin A or cooking oils are safe to be cooked in a microwave2 Thermocol plates are poor barrier to oxygen and water vapor and has a relatively high melting pointSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DThermocol plates:-It is a synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene Polystyrene can be solid or foamed General-purpose polystyrene is clear hard and rather brittle It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight It is a rather poor barrier to oxygen and water vapor and has a relatively low melting pointPolystyrene is one of the most widely used plastics the scale of its production being several million tonnes per yearPolystyrene can be naturally transparent but can be colored with colorants Uses include protective packaging such as packing peanuts and CD and DVD cases containers such as clamshells lids bottles trays tumblers disposable cutlery5 and in the making of modelsPolystyrene is very slow to biodegrade and is therefore a focus of controversy among environmentalists It is increasingly abundant as a form of litter in the outdoor environment particularly along shores and waterways especially in its foam form and also in increasing quantities in the Pacific OceanPolystyrene is chemically very inert being resistant to acids and bases but is easily dissolved by many chlorinated solvents and many aromatic hydrocarbon solvents Because of its resilience and inertness it is used for fabricating many objects of commerce It is attacked by many organic solvents which dissolve the polymer Foamed polystyrene is used for packaging chemicalsLike all organic compounds polystyrene burns to give carbon dioxide and water vapor Polystyrene being an aromatic hydrocarbon typically combusts incompletely as indicated by the sooty flamePolystyrene is generally non-biodegradable Polystyrene is commonly used in containers for food and drinks The styrene monomer from which polystyrene is made is a cancer suspect agentAnother Japanese study conducted on wild-type and AhR-null mice found that the styrene trimer which the authors detected in cooked polystyrene container-packed instant foods may increase thyroid hormone levelsWhether polystyrene can be microwaved with food is controversial Some containers may be safely used in a microwave but only if labelled as such67 Some sources suggest that foods containing carotene Vitamin A or cooking oils must be avoidedLike other organic compounds polystyrene is flammableFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ308 Bio-ethanol can be produced from which of the following feedstocks 1 Bagasses2 Sorghum3 Sugar beetSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DBio-Ethanol:Ethanol can be produced from a variety of feedstocks such as sugar cane bagasse miscanthus sugar beet sorghum grain switchgrass barley hemp kenaf potatoes sweet potatoes cassava sunflower fruit molasses corn stover grain wheat straw cotton Two types of second generation processes are under development The first type uses enzymes and yeast fermentation to convert the plant cellulose into ethanol while the second type uses pyrolysis to convert the whole plant to either a liquid bio-oil or a syngas Second generation processes can also be used with plants such as grasses wood or agricultural waste material such as strawBy-products such as straw or wood chips can be converted to ethanol Fast growing species like switchgrass can be grown on land not suitable for other cash crops and yield high levels of ethanol per unit areaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ307 Which among the following has been classified under the category of Eurythermal organism 1 Red Algae2 Coral reefs3 Golden brown AlgaeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 2 amp 3Ans AEurythermal organisms:Which can tolerate amp thrive in wide range of temperaturesEx: Cat Dog Tiger Red Algae Golden brown Algae Angiosperms sea GrassCryophillic organisms:Which can thrive at lower temperature as low as zero degree centigradeSeals Coral reefs Arctic Crustaceans Salmon FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ306 As per Kyoto Protocol agreement which among the following is/are the parties of Annex-I Countries 1 Kazakhstan2 Belarus3 TurkeySelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 3D 123Ans BBelarus Malta and Turkey are Annex I Parties but do not have first-round Kyoto targetsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ305 Consider the following :1 Bastar Iron Craft : Chhatisgarh2 Screw Pine handicraft : Odisha3 Pipili Aplique Work : KeralaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 3D Only 1Ans DBastar Iron Craft : ChhatisgarhScrew Pine handicraft : KeralaPipili Aplique Work : OdishaFROM CAPFQ304 Which of the following was/were not related to the Buddha’s life 1 Kanthaka2 Alara Kalama3 Channa4 Goshala MaskariputraWhich among the above statements is/are correct A Only 1B Only 4C 1 amp 2D 3 amp 4AnsBFROM CAPFQ303 With reference to the Wavell plan consider the following provisions :1 Under this plan India was granted dominion status2 Indians would themselves draft the constitution3 Position of secretary of state amp viceroy would remain the same4 Viceroy would retain the power of vetoWhich among the above statements is/are correct A 134B 234C Only 1 amp 4D 1234Ans DThese proposals were not to be applied to the Indian statesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q302 Which among the following is/are the examples of the Invasive Species 1 Water Hyacinth2 Wild rose3 Mimosa InvisaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 1 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans DThe invasive water hyacinth is very common often choking the water bodies but it is cleared during destructive floods Another invasive species Mimosa invisa which is toxic to herbivores was cleared by Kaziranga staff with help from the Wildlife Trust of India in 2005Invasive species such as Mimosa and wild rose have posed a threat to the native plants in the regionFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q301 Consider the following :1 Ambubachi mela : Assam2 Anthurium Festival : Manipur3 Kut-Festival : MizoramSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 1C 1 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans B1 Ambubachi mela : Assam2 Anthurium Festival : Mizoram3 Kut-Festival : Manipur It is an autumn festival of the different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur FROM IES 2018 PRELIMS Q300 Consider the following statements :Consider the following statements :1 IPDS strengthens the distribution network in urban areas while DDUGJY does the same in rural areas2 DELP focuses to substitute LED bulbs for incandescent bulbs Which of the following statements is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns C 1
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आईएएस 2019 प्रिलिम्स -मौक सवाल-हिंदी मेँ – इस लिँक पर क्लिक करेँ MOCK Q503- WILL BE UPLOADED ON 1st MARCH 2020 MOCK Q502 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the news “CLASS” is associated with which of the followingA An instrument on Chandrayaan-2 is designed to detect direct signatures of elements present in the lunar soilB It is a payload imaging sensor built by Santa Barbara Remote Sensing that was launched into Earth orbit by NASA in 1999 on board the Terra satellite and in 2002 on board the Aqua satelliteC It is CIXS instrument also referred to as Chandrayaan-1 X-ray Spectrometer to carry out high quality X-ray spectroscopic mapping of the moonD None of the aboveAns AThe CLASS instrument on Chandrayaan-2 is designed to detect direct signatures of elements present in the lunar soilISRO said in a statement released on its official website that CLASS is able to detect direct signatures of elements present in the lunar soil It was also found by the CLASS that best observation occurred when the Sun provides a rich source of x-rays to illuminate the lunar surface The payload can also detect secondary x-ray emissions resulted from the lunar surface to find out elements like Na Ca Al Si Ti and FeAbout X-ray MonitorX-ray Monitor or XSM detects the X-rays emitted by the Sun and its corona It calculates the strength of solar radiation in these rays and assists CLASS Major objective of XSM is to provide solar X-ray spectrum in the energy range of 1-15 KV This payload will give high-energy resolution and high-cadencemeasurements of solar X-ray spectra as input for analysis of data from CLASS MOCK Q501 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With which among the following part of India Aarey Forest Controversy is associated A Aarey colony of Maharashtra B Western Ghats of KeralaC Aarey forests of Andhra PradeshD Temperate forests found between an altitude of 1000 and 2000 mAns AAarey protest: The Supreme Court hit out at the Maharashtra state government saying that no more treesshould be cut in Aarey colony MOCK Q500 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which of the following statements best describes ICON Mission launched by NASA A It is to study heat and energy move through the sun’s corona and explore what accelerates the solar winds that affect Earth and other planetsB An innovative and sustainable program of exploration with commercial and international partners to enable human expansion across the solar system and to bring back to Earth new knowledge and opportunitiesC Mission is to explore Mars and to provide a continuous flow of scientific information and discovery through a carefully selected series of robotic orbiters landers and mobile laboratories interconnectedby a high-bandwidth Mars/Earth communications networkD It was launched from an aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean near the Florida coast to study the Earth’s Ionosphere which will be able to understand the link between space and the earth’sweather with this studyAns DNASA’s ICON satellite was launched from an aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean near the Florida coastAbout ICON Mission• The ICON satellite will study the Earth’s Ionosphere It includes various layers of the uppermost atmosphere where free electrons flow freely It affects Earth’s magnetic field and radio communications• The scientists will be able to understand the link between space and the earth’s weather with this study• The ICON mission is the 39th successful launch and satellite deployment by Pegasus rocket• This mission is operated by the University of California It was originally planned to launch in late 2017 but delayed due to the problems with the Pegasus XL rocket• Ionosphere Connection Explorer ICON is equipped with 780-watt solar arrays to power the instruments• ICON has designed as a two year’s mission but if all goes well according to the plan it will last for more than a decade MOCK Q499 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan OR SUMAN Scheme consider the following statements :1 It aims to provide institutional delivery at every private amp public health care facilities 2 Under the scheme all pregnant women newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery will be able to avail several free health care services such as four antenatal check-ups and six home-based newborn care visits3 The pregnant women will be able to avail a zero expense delivery and C-section facility in case of complications at public health facilitiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans CSurakshit Matritva Aashwasan• The Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan initiative or SUMAN scheme aims to provide dignified and quality health care at no cost to every woman and newborn visiting a public health facility• Under the scheme all pregnant women newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery will be able to avail several free health care services such as four antenatal check-ups and six home-based newborn care visits• The scheme will enable zero expense access to the identification and management of complications during and after the pregnancy The government will also provide free transport to pregnant women from home to the health facility and drop back after discharge minimum 48 hrs• The pregnant women will be able to avail a zero expense delivery and C-section facility in case of complications at public health facilities• The scheme will ensure that there is zero-tolerance for denial of services to such patients MOCK Q498 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ ‘Ex-Eastern Bridge-V’ joint exercise begins between which among the following nations A India amp USAB USA amp VietnamC India amp OmanD USA amp OmanAns CIAF and Royal Air Force of Oman begins Joint Exercise ‘Ex-Eastern Bridge-V’Indian Air Force and Royal Air Force of Oman will also promote the exchange of experience during Ex-Eastern Bridge-V MOCK Q497 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the India Energy Forum consider the following statements :1 It was established in 2011 with an objective to understand India’s Nuclear Energy Program2 All the public and private nuclear organizations oil and gas organizations Renewable energy organizations are members of India Energy ForumSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DWhat is India Energy ForumIt was established in 2001 with an objective to understand India’s Nuclear Energy Program Now it has a special status of the spokesman of India’s total energy sector Several public and private nuclear organizations oil and gas organizations Renewable energy organizations are members of India Energy Forum Some of them are – NHPC NTPC Power Grid Corporation ONGC Power Finance Corporation among others MOCK Q496 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Chile cancels hosting COP-25 and APEC due to nationwide unrest With reference to the following What is Chile Unrest A It is a nationwide protest against the increase in carbon dioxide emission from the industrial amp thermal plants affecting the climate B It is a nationwide protest against authorities in maintaining public safety and orderC It is a nationwide protest against 30 per cent increase in Metro faresD It is a nationwide protest caused by a 50–200 increase in fuel prices calling for the overthrow of the government in ChileAns CChile cancels hosting COP-25 and APEC due to nationwide unrestChile announced a 30 per cent increase in Metro fares in October 2019 which triggered the anger of people and they started protesting against the governmentWhat is Chile unrestThe government of Chile announced a 30 per cent increase in Metro fares in October 2019 The county was already going through issues of inflation which triggered the anger of people and they started protesting against the government on October 17 2019What is COP 25 issueUnited Nations Climate Change Conference 2019 COP25 was planned to be held in Santiago Chile It was planned that Chile will host the global Summit between 2 to 13 December 2019 but it was cancelled on 30 October due to Chilean unrestCOP 25 was originally planned to be held in Brazil but newly elected President Jair Bolsonaro announcedthat due to economic reasons Brazil is not able to host the summit and withdrawal of an offer to host the program MOCK Q495 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following statement is/are correct in context with the APEC 1 The group was established in 1989 to boost Asia-Pacific economies and get trade benefits from other parts of the world2 It was the first time decided in 2006 Summit held in Hanoi that Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific FTAAP should be establishedSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CWhat is APECAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is also known as APEC It is an inter-governmental platform for 21 Pacific Rim member economies to promote free-trade in the Asia-Pacific region The group was established in 1989 to boost Asia-Pacific economies and get trade benefits from other parts of the world It was the first time decided in 2006 Summit held in Hanoi that Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific FTAAP should be established MOCK Q494 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ In context with the CIRDAP a regional Inter – Governmental and autonomous institution which among the following statements are correct 1 Originally the institution had six members but now the number has gone up to 252 It was jointly established on 6 July 1979 by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO in coordination with several other UN bodies and donors 3 India is one of the key founding members of this OrganisationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans C About CIRDAP• It is a regional Inter – Governmental and autonomous institution• It was jointly established on 6 July 1979 by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO in coordination with several other UN bodies and donors • India is one of the key founding members of this Organisation• The headquarters of the institution is located at Dhaka in Bangladesh• The main objective of the body is to promote regional cooperation and act as a serving institution for its member countries for promotion of integrated rural development through research action training and information dissemination• There are 46 countries in Asia Pacific Region therefore CIRDAP has great potential for expansion for which they would be assisted by CIRDAP Centres• Originally the institution had six members but now the number has gone up to 15 The member countries include India Pakistan Sri Lanka Nepal Malaysia Afghanistan Bangladesh Fiji Indonesia Iran Lao PDR Myanmar Philippines Thailand and Vietnam MOCK Q493 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following serves as the Secretariat for the SASEC member countries A Asian Development BankB World BankC ASEAN Regional ForumD World Bank GroupAns AAbout South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation• The SASEC brings together seven countries in a project-based partnership to promote regional prosperity by improving cross-border connectivity boosting trade among member countries and strengthening regional economic cooperation• The SASEC countries are Bangladesh Bhutan India Maldives Myanmar Nepal and Sri Lanka• The Program was set up in 2001• The Asian Development Bank ADB serves as the Secretariat for the SASEC member countries MOCK Q492 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Recently our scientists have discovered Tree-living crab species that includes the structure of its hard upper shell its male abdominal structure and reproductive parts and diagnostic elongated walking legs which no other genus has In which part of India has it been discoveredA Anaimalai ForestsB Western Ghats of Kerala C Andaman IslandsD Tropical Rain Forests of North eastAns BTree-living crab species Kani maranjandu found in KeralaThe key traits of the crab include the structure of its hard upper shell its male abdominal structure and reproductive parts and diagnostic elongated walking legs which no other genus hasA group of scientists discovered a new species of long legged tree-dwelling crabs in Western Ghats of KeralaThe species are named after the Kani tribe in Kerala• The survey of the freshwater crab fauna had started in the year 2014 in the Westerns Ghats in KeralaAbout Kani tribe• Kani is a tribe living in the Western Ghats area of Kerala MOCK Q491 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ “Death Penalty Report” is released by which organization A Amnesty InternationalB GreenpeaceC World Social ForumD Doctors Without BordersAns AAmnesty International released Death Penalty Report 2016As per the report at least 60 people who had been sentenced to death were exonerated in 9 countries in 2016 MOCK Q490 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ “Globalization Backlash” is released by which organization A World Bank B World Tourism Organisation C World Bank GroupD International Fund for Agricultural Development Ans AWorld Bank released report Globalization BacklashSouth Asia’s performance will maintain momentum with the gap between its growth rate and that of East Asia slightly widening over timeHighlights of Globalization Backlash• With a strong performance in the eastern part of the South Asia Region – in particular in Bhutan Bangladesh and India – the region defied disappointing world growth in 2016• Inflation slowed down in the second half of 2016 mainly due to lower food prices but appears to be turning up again• Despite recent real exchange rate appreciation current account balances are mostly in order throughout the region MOCK Q489 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ In context with the Agni-III which among the following statements is/are correct 1 This Surface-to-Surface nuclear capable intermediate-range ballistic missile can hit targets in the range of around 2500 km2 It can carry a warhead of 15 tonne which is protected by carbon all composite heat shield3 The missile was inducted into the armed forces in June 2016Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 1 amp 3C Only 2D 123Ans CHighlights of the Agni-III ballistic missile• This Surface-to-Surface nuclear capable intermediate-range ballistic missile can hit targets in the range of around 3000 km• The two-stage solid-propelled missile has a length of 17 metres 2 metres diameter and its launch weight is around 50 tonnes• It can carry a warhead of 15 tonne which is protected by carbon all composite heat shield• The missile was inducted into the armed forces in June 2011 MOCK Q488 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term Microlensing sometimes seen in news A It is a technique that aids the discovery of distant objects by using background stars as flashlightsB It is a technique to correct refractive errors of the eye by permanently changing the shape of the corneaC It is a technique of reducing the person’s dependence on glasses by preparing the contact lenses D None of the aboveAns AWhat is Microlensing• It is a technique that aids the discovery of distant objects by using background stars as flashlights• When a star crosses from the front of a bright star the gravity of the star in the front focuses the light of the background star making it appear brighter• So a planet orbiting the foreground star may cause a glitch in its brightness MOCK Q487 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Recently India has become the member of which of the following UN subsidiary bodies for the period of three years 1 Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC2 Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE3 International Narcotics Control BoardSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans AIndia along with 12 other members was elected for the period of three years to the Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council ECOSOCThese two organisations are Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC and International Narcotics Control BoardIndia’s Election to Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC• India along with 12 other members was elected for the period of three years to the Committee for Programme and Coordination CPC a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council ECOSOC• It garnered the most number of votes in the Asian group with 49 out of 50 members of ECOSOC voting in its favour• The other 12 members elected for three-year terms include Burkina Faso Iran Japan Pakistan Belarus Bulgaria Moldova Brazil Chile Cuba the United Kingdom and United States• The CPC is the main subsidiary organ of the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly for planning programming and coordination MOCK Q486 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA to transfer Sterile Insect Technique to numerous countries to combat which among the following virus disease A ZikaB Small poxC EbollaD Common cold and different types of fluAns AIAEA International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA to transfer Sterile Insect Technique under 23 Million Euro Project to Combat ZikaSince 1997 SIT has been transferred to numerous countries to combat pests that affect food and crops and insects that transmit diseases including mosquitoesAbout Sterile Insect Technique SITSterile Insect Technique SIT is a form of pest control that uses ionizing radiation to sterilize male insects mass-produced in special rearing facilitiesSince 1997 SIT has been transferred to numerous countries by the Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture MOCK Q485 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund 1 It was established as a Category II Alternate Investment Funds AIF as per the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI2 It has an initial corpus of 20000 crore rupees which can be leveraged by infrastructure companies including Indian Rail Finance Corporation IRFC and National Housing Bank NHBSelect the correct answer using the codes given below A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CAbout National Investment and Infrastructure Fund• The fund was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2015 to fund new and rejuvenate stressed projects so that stalled investment cycle is revived in the country• It was established as a Category II Alternate Investment Funds AIF as per the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI• It has an initial corpus of 20000 crore rupees which can be leveraged by infrastructure companies including Indian Rail Finance Corporation IRFC and National Housing Bank NHB• On the basis of the above early warning signals the branch maintaining the account should consider forwarding the stressed accounts with aggregate loan limits above 10 lakh rupees to the Committee for Stressed MSMEs within five working days for a suitable corrective action plan CAP• As regards accounts with aggregate loan limits up to 10 lakh rupees identified as SMA-2 the account should be mandatorily examined for CAP by the branch itself under the authority of the branch manager /designated official as decided by the bank• The option under CAP may include Rectification Restructuring and Recovery among others MOCK Q484 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Apart from the rotavirus vaccine which among the following new vaccine has been introduced as part of UIP Universal Immunization Programme A Inactivated Polio Vaccine IPVB Hepatitis A VaccineC Chicken Pox VaccineD Hepatitis B VaccineAns ASNIPPET FROM THE NEWS :Health Minister JP Nadda launched Rotavirus vaccine as part of Universal Immunization ProgrammeThe vaccine is being introduced initially in four states which are Andhra Pradesh Haryana Himachal Pradesh and Odisha and will be expanded to the entire country in a phased mannerApart from the rotavirus vaccine three new vaccines are also being introduced as part of UIP including Inactivated Polio Vaccine IPV Measles Rubella MR vaccine and Adult Japanese Encephalitis JE vaccineAbout Universal Immunization Programme• Universal Immunization Programme is a vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 1985• It became a part of Child Survival and Safe Motherhood Programme in 1992 and is currently one of the key areas under National Rural Health Mission NRHM since 2005 MOCK Q483 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following Protected Area Network is associated with the Madrid Action Plan A Biosphere ReservesB Conservation ReservesC Biodiversity HotspotsD Community reservesAns AMadrid Action Plan for Biosphere Reserves MOCK Q482 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Worldwide Cost of Living survey is released by which of the following organization A Organisation for Economic Cooperation amp Development B World Economic ForumC Economist Intelligence UnitD UN Human Rights CouncilAns CEconomist Intelligence Unit released Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016EIU ranked Singapore as the priciest city while were Lusaka the capital of Zambia was named as the cheapest city of the worldEconomist Intelligence Unit EIU released Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016 on 10 March 2016 According to the report Mumbai and Bangalore are among the cheapest cities in the worldEIU ranked Singapore as the priciest city ahead of Zurich Hong Kong Geneva and ParisThe Economist Intelligence Unit helps business leaders prepare for opportunity empowering them to act with confidence when making strategic decisionsThe Worldwide Cost of Living survey is released twice a year by the EIU It compares more than 400 individual prices across 160 products and services in 131 cities including food drink clothing household supplies and personal care items home rents transport utility bills private schools domestic help and recreational costs MOCK Q481 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following destinations spread across the states under the Krishna Circuit 1 Nathdwar2 Puri3 Bhadrachalam4 SikarSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 amp 3B 124C 234D 1234Ans BDestinations under Krishna CircuitUnder Krishna circuit 12 destinations spread across 5 states are proposed These are:• Dwarka Gujarat• Nathdwara Jaipur amp Sikar Rajasthan• Kurukshetra Haryana• Mathura Vrindavan Gokul Barsana Nandgaon amp Govardhan Uttar Pradesh• Puri OdishaBesides projects worth more than 300 crores rupees were approved in-principle in Uttar Pradesh under both the circuitsUnder Ramayana Circuit 11 destinations spread across 6 states are proposed These are:• Ayodhya Nandigram Shringhverpur amp Chitrakoot Uttar Pradesh• Sitamarhi Buxar amp Darbhanga Bihar• Jagdalpur Chattisgarh• Bhadrachalam Telangana• Hampi Karnataka• Rameshwaram Tamil NaduExpert committee also suggested including Chitrakoot Madhya Pradesh Nashik amp Nagpur Maharashtra and Mahendragiri Odisha in the proposed circuit MOCK Q480 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following is/are the long term FPIs Foreign Portfolio Investors A Sovereign Wealth Funds OnlyB Pension Funds OnlyC Sovereign Wealth Funds Endowment Funds Insurance Funds Pension FundsD Sovereign Wealth Funds Insurance Funds Pension FundsAns CMarkets regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI on 29 March 2016 decided to increase the Foreign Portfolio Investors FPI investment limit in Central Government securities This will boost inflows of foreign funds into Indian capital marketsThe limit for long term FPIs Sovereign Wealth Funds Multilateral Agencies Endowment Funds Insurance Funds Pension Funds and Foreign Central Banks in the Central Government securities will be enhanced to 50000 crore rupees from 4 April 2016 and 56000 crore rupees on 5 July 2016 Currently the existing limit is 44100 crore rupees for long term FPIs MOCK Q479 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term Fertile Crescent sometimes seen in news A It is the Rajasthan’s state fertile soil that provides food amp firewood to support rural economyB It is the confluence of different biogeographical zones that is very rich in species diversityC It is a tree species found in a part of south India that can serve as a safety hedge against coastal calamitiesD It is an ancient area of fertile soil amp vital rivers in the middle eastAns DFertile Crescent : It is an ancient area of fertile soil amp vital rivers in the middle east-Initiative of UN’s Food amp Agriculture Organisation amp University of Birmingham’s school of Biosciences MOCK Q478 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Angel Fund 1 It has been launched very recently under which the first generation entrepreneurs can get a maximum loan of 5 lakh rupees at 5 interest pa2 The loan will have a moratorium period of maximum 9 months during which no interest rates will be charged Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DIt has been launched in 2013 by Assam Chief Minister under which the first generation entrepreneurs can get a maximum loan of 5 lakh rupees at 5 interest paThe loan will have a moratorium period of maximum 10 months during which no interest rates will be charged MOCK Q477 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the Equity Index consider the following statements :1 It was launched in collaboration with the world bank which will help raise funds for products seeking to mitigate climate change2 It is the first equity Index linked with the Green BondSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CEquity Index :BNP PAIBAS on 18 sep 2014launched this indexIt was launched in collaboration with the world bank which will help raise funds for products seeking to mitigate climate changeIt is the first equity Index linked with the Green Bond MOCK Q476 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Maharaja Bonds to develop the infrastructure for the domestic capital markets has been issued by which of the following organization A World BankB Asian Development BankC World Bank GroupD Asian Infrastructure Investment BankAns AMaharaja Bonds to develop the infrastructure for the domestic capital markets has been issued by World Bank MOCK Q475 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the Minsk agreement consider the following statements :1 This agreement was based on 11 point peace plan that included the release of hostages 2 The agreement was brokered by the WTO World Trade OrganisationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DThis agreement was based on 12 point peace plan that included the release of hostages The agreement was brokered by the Organisation for security amp cooperation in Europe OSCEUkraine amp pro-Russian rebels agreed on ceasefire agreement called Minsk agreement MOCK Q474 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ A report titled scientific assessment of Ozone depletion revealed that the ozone layer is well on track to recovery in the next few decades The report has been prepared by which of the following organizations A UNEP amp WMOB Green Climate FundC UNDP amp UNEPD Global environment FacilityAns AA report titled scientific assessment of Ozone depletion revealed that the ozone layer is well on track to recovery in the next few decades The report has been prepared by UNEP United Nation Environment Programme amp WMO World Meteorological Organisation MOCK Q473 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which of the following given Inclusive Development Index ranking to the countries of the world A World Economic ForumB World Health OrganisationC UN Human Rights CouncilD UNDPAns AThe Inclusive Development Index IDI is an annual economic index introduced by the World Economic Forum System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Economic Progress in 2017 The IDI ranks countries’ economic performance in three pillars: growth and development inclusion and intergenerational equity and sustainability The IDI is a project of the World Economic Forum’s System Initiative on the Future of Economic Progress which aims to inform and enable sustained and inclusive economic progress through deepened public-private cooperation through thought leadership and analysis strategic dialogue and concrete cooperation including by accelerating social impact through corporate action MOCK Q472 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ In order to join Euro currency a country must fulfill which of the following conditions 1 Government debt no higher than 70pc of GDP2 Budget deficit below 3pc of GDP3 Low Inflation amp Interest rates Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 3D 123Ans BGovernment debt no higher than 60pc of GDPBudget deficit below 3pc of GDPLow Inflation amp Interest rates MOCK Q471 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following has released a report titled “ Environmental Crime Crisis A Bombay Natural History Society B World Wildlife FundC Birdlife InternationalD UNEP United nation Environment ProgrammeAns D MOCK Q470 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following has published a report titled “Mysterious Mekong” mentioning the discoveriesof new exotic species in Greater Mekong Region A Bombay Natural History Society B World Wildlife FundC Birdlife InternationalD UNEP United nation Environment ProgrammeAns BWorld Wildlife Fund has published a report titled “Mysterious Mekong” mentioning the discoveriesof new exotic species in Greater Mekong Region MOCK Q469 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to ATOMEXPO an International Forum for nuclear power industry consider the following statements :1 It is an initiative of Russia’s state Nuclear Energy Corporation 2 First ATOMEXPO was held in 2009 to define the place amp role of nuclear generation in 21st century Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrect Ans CAtomexpo is a major communication company providing the whole spectrum of services in field of congress-exhibition management event-industry and business presentations worldwideAtomexpo LLC is in the market of communication services since 2009 The company is arranging the business events conducted by State Corporation Rosatom and the companies of the nuclear sector of the Russian industry as well as by the bodies of the RF executive authorities and international companies The company portfolio contains over 500 successfully led projects both in Russia and abroad MOCK Q468 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ With reference to the GSAT 7 consider the following statements :1 Payload of the GSAT 7 is designed to provide communication capabilities to users in distant coastal regions2 Its solar arrays generate 2100 W of electric powerSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DGSAT 7:-Payload of the GSAT 7 is designed to provide communication capabilities to users in distant oceanic regions- Its solar arrays generate 2900 W of electric power MOCK Q467 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following factors is/are considered for cataloging the specimens in the bio Banks 1 Blood type2 Cornea of the eyes3 Hair cells of the human beingsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 1Ans DA biobank is a type of biorepository that stores biological samples usually human for use in research Since the late 1990s biobanks have become an important resource in medical research supporting many types of contemporary research like genomics and personalized medicineBiobanks give researchers access to data representing a large number of people Samples in biobanks and the data derived from those samples can often be used by multiple researchers for cross purpose research studies For example many diseases are associated with single-nucleotide polymorphisms and performing genome-wide association studies using large collections of samples which represent tens or hundreds of thousands of individuals can help to identify disease biomarkers Many researchers struggled to acquire sufficient samples prior to the advent of biobanksBiobanks have provoked questions on privacy research ethics and medical ethics While viewpoints on what constitutes appropriate biobank ethics diverge consensus has been reached that operating biobanks without establishing carefully considered governing principles and policies could be detrimental to communities that participate in biobank programsVirtual biobanks integrate epidemiological cohorts into a common poolVirtual biobanks allow for sample collection to meet national regulationsTissue banks harvest and store human tissues for transplantation and research As biobanks become more established it is expected that tissue banks will merge with biobanksPopulation banks store biomaterial as well as associated characteristics such as lifestyle clinical and environmental data MOCK Q466 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQWhich among the following is/are the applications of the Deep UV Laser device 1 Deep UV light can be used to sterilize bacteria amp Viruses decontaminate drinking water amp in fluorescence sensors to detect chemicals 2 Significant improvement in the ability to inspect microchips with solid state metrology3 Improved detection of airborne chemical amp biological agents Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DAll of the above are the applications of the Deep UV Laser device MOCK Q465 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term Peace Arc sometimes seen in news A It is an international treaty to change the functioning of the European Union which must be ratified by atleast 3/4th member states of the European Union B It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase the maritime cooperation amongst navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean regionC It is the Chinese navy hospital ship to provide free medical services to people of BangladeshD It is a multilateral energy security cooperation treaty amongst the members of the East Asia SummitAns CThe ship was launched in 2007 with the stated intention of giving China a platform to provide a better means to providing quicker humanitarian response to disasters around the world but others contend it also allows China to extend the navy’s blue water capabilitiesOn 1 September 2010 the hospital ship embarked on a three-month Harmonious Mission 2010 to the Gulf of Aden with a total of 428 officers including 100 medical workers En route she visited and provided medical treatment to the local people of Djibouti Tanzania Kenya the Seychelles and BangladeshDuring Harmonious Mission 2011 Peace Ark visited Cuba Costa Rica Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago the first Chinese voyage to the Caribbean MOCK Q464 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which one of the following best describes the term SEEDS PROJECT sometimes seen in news A It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment amp Forests to conserve nature through action based research education amp public awarenessB It is a Tree Campaign launched by UNEP of planting 1 billion trees in 2007C It is a non-profit research research organization that focuses on management of water amp land resources enhancing food security amp reducing povertyD It is a project which directly captures the images of extra solar planets amp protoplanetary disks around thousands of nearby stars Ans DThe SEEDS Project• This discovery is the part of Strategic Explorations of Exoplanets and Disks with Subaru SEEDS project It is a project which directly captures the images of extrasolar planets and protoplanetary disks around thousands of nearby stars by making use of Subaru Telescope on Mauna Kea Hawaii• SEEDS is a 5-year project which started off in the year 2009• SEEDS is led by Motohide Tamura at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NAOJ• Imaging done under this project provides an insight into the orbit atmosphere temperature and luminosity of the planet However the planets are very faint and extremely close to their host stars which is why it is extremely difficult to capture them• The SEEDS project captures the images at near-infrared wavelengths by making use of the novel adaptive optics system of telescope and two instruments: the High Contrast Instrument for the Subaru Next Generation Adaptive Optics and the InfraRed Camera and Spectrograph The combination of these enables the team to capture the direct images towards fainter planets MOCK Q463 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ H7N9 virus is sometimes mentioned in news with reference to which of the following disease A Bird fluB DengueC Swine FluD AIDSAns AH7N9 virus is referred with Bird flu MOCK Q462 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Which among the following areas have been focused under the Greenpeace campaigns 1 Oceans2 Forests3 Nuclear reactors4 Genetically modified foods5 VegetarianismSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1245B Only 12 amp 4C 1234D All are correctAns CVegetarianism has not been focused under the Greenpeace campaignsThe following areas have been focused under the Greenpeace campaigns 1 Oceans2 Forests3 Nuclear reactors4 Genetically modified foods MOCK Q461 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Consider the following statements :1 Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization focused on human rights2 Amnesty International operates in India with headquarters in Bangalore Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CAmnesty International is a non-governmental organization focused on human rightsAmnesty International operates in India with headquarters in Bangalore MOCK Q460 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Consider the following statements about International Committee of Red Cross :1 ICRC was established in 19th century in GenevaSwitzerland2 International Committee of the red cross was awarded the nobel prize in 1917 1944 1963 – on the third occasion jointly with the League of Red Cross societies3 Red cross society was found to protect the human life amp health from the war hostilitiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans DAll are correct Just memorize it MOCK Q459 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Consider the following statements:1 Human Development Index for any nation is calculated as geometric mean of life expectancy Index Education Index amp Income Index2 Life expectancy index in HDI is calculated using a minimum value of 20 years amp a minimum value of 85 yearsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CHuman Development Index for any nation is calculated as geometric mean of life expectancy Index Education Index amp Income IndexLife expectancy index in HDI is calculated using a minimum value of 20 years amp a minimum value of 85 years MOCK Q458 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ Who among the following releases World Press Freedom Index A Institute for Economics and PeaceB Oxfam InternationalC Reporters Without BordersD World Economic ForumAns CThe 2019 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders RSF shows how hatred of journalists has degenerated into violence contributing to an increase in fear The number of countries regarded as safe where journalists can work in complete security continues to decline while authoritarian regimes continue to tighten their grip on the media MOCK Q457QWhich one of the following plants is popularly grown along the road for absorbing vehicular pollutantsA NeriumB NeemC BourgainvilleaD CallotropisAns CThe vine species grow anywhere from 1 to 12 m 3 to 40 ft tall scrambling over other plants with their spiky thorns They are evergreen where rainfall occurs all year or deciduous if there is a dry season Bougainvillea are popular ornamental plants in most areas with warm climates such as Florida and South Carolina and across The Mediterranean Basin MOCK Q456Q Which of the following statements correctly denotes Bio-fortification A Enrichment of the nutrient quality of the soil using biological agentsB Breeding crops to increase their nutritional valuesC Inrcrease of organo-metallic compounds in the organism through energy flow in an ecosystemD Adoption of genetic variable plants for breeding of high yielding plants Ans BBiofortification is the idea of breeding crops to increase their nutritional value This can be done either through conventional selective breeding or through genetic engineering Biofortification differs from ordinary fortification because it focuses on making plant foods more nutritious as the plants are growing rather than having nutrients added to the foods when they are being processedThis is an important improvement on ordinary fortification when it comes to providing nutrients for the rural poor who rarely have access to commercially fortified foods2 As such biofortification is seen as an upcoming strategy for dealing with deficiencies of micronutrients in low and middle-income countries In the case of iron WHO estimated that biofortification could help curing the 2 billion people suffering from iron deficiency-induced anemia MOCK Q455 Q4 What is a major use of Allethrin A In household insecticidesB In glass manufactureC In steel manufactureD In paints amp varnishesAnsA MOCK Q454 Q Custom duty on non-edible oils has been reduced to encourage soaps amp oleochemicals What are Oleochemicals 1 These are the chemicals derived from the Plant products2 They are analogous to petrochemicals derived from petroleumWhich among the above are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BThese are the chemicals derived from the Plant products amp animal fats MOCK Q453 Q Who among the following are not the members of the Arab League 1 Chad 2 Israel3 South Sudan4 Libya5 OmanWhich among the above is/are correct A 345B Only 1 amp 2C 125D All are the members Ans BThe Arab League was founded in Cairo in 1945 by Egypt Iraq Lebanon Saudi Arabia Syria Transjordan Jordan from 1946 and Yemen North Yemen later combined Yemen There was a continual increase in membership during the second half of the 20th century with additional 15 Arab states and 4 observers being admitted MOCK Q452 Q4 Which of the following is superimposed international boundary A USA –Mexico boundaryB India-Pakistan boundary along Jammu amp KashmirC 38th North parallel boundary between North amp south KoreaD Chile-Argentina boundary along AndesAns BA superimposed boundary is a boundary that has been imposed on an area by an outside or conquering power This boundary ignores the cultural organizations on this landscape MOCK Q451 Q Land reclamation is the subject dealt by :A Ministry of rural developmentB Ministry of agricultureC Ministry of panchayati rajD Ministry of earth sciencesAns BLand reclamation usually known as reclamation and also known as land fill not to be confused with a landfill is the process of creating new land from oceans seas riverbeds or lake beds The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground or land fill MOCK Q450 QWho among the following founded Theosophical society A Madam Blavatsky amp Annie BesantB AO Hume amp Annie BesantC HS Alcott amp Annie BesantD Madam Blavatsky amp HS AlcottAns AThe Theosophical Society was an organization formed in the United States in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky to advance Theosophy The original organization after splits and realignments currently has several successors Following the death of Blavatsky competition within the Society between factions emerged particularly among founding members and the organisation split between the Theosophical Society Adyar Olcott-Besant and the Theosophical Society Pasadena Judge The former group headquartered in Indiais the most widespread international group holding the name Theosophical Society today MOCK Q449 Q The ‘Kurram’ of Chola period were : A Musicians B Union of villages C Royal officers D Temple artisansAns BChola political system was the only one which still maintained contact with the cultivator on a wild scale and retained characteristics of a centrally organized administration The political status Rajaraja I was certainly different from that of Amoghavarsha the Rashtrakuta ruler or Vishnuvardhana the Hoysala ruler The titles used by the Chola kings were Chakrvartigal or Chakravarti The royal household was run on an elaborate scale and royal patronage was lavish The political role of Purohita priest as known to northern Indian politics underwent a modification in the Chola system The Rajguru priest of the royal family of the Cholas became a confidant and confessor in addition to being the advisor in all matters temporal and sacred For further advice there was an assembly of officer whom the king would consultChola kingdom was divided into provinces mandalam their being generally eight or nine of these Each mandalam was divided into valanadus or districts These in turn were subdivided into groups of villages variously called kurram nadu or kottam Occasionally a very large village would be administered as a single unit and this was called Taniyur The administrative unit was the village and to that extent there was a little significant difference between Chola administration and that of the Guptas However the nature of the village administration was certainly of a very different order The degree of autonomy at village level was something quiet remarkable for the times Chola officials participated in village affairs more as advisors and observers than as administratorsThe basic assumption in the type of village autonomy emerging at this period was that each village should be administered by the villagers themselves For the purpose a village assembly was formed and authority was vested in this assemblyThe general assemblies included most of the local residents and were of three categories: the ur consisted of the tax paying residents of an ordinary village the sabha was restricted to the Brahmans of the village or else was found exclusively in villages gifted to Brahmans and finally the nagaram was found more commonly in trade centers In some villages the ur and the sabha were found together Very large villages had two urs if this was more convenient for their functioning The working of these assemblies differed according to local conditions The ur was open to all male adults of the village but in affect the older members took a more prominent part some of them forming a small executive body for routine matters The sabha had the same system and in addition had the power to constitute smaller committees of any size from among its membersMOCK Q448- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following passage :“The length of the saree in this folk dance is about 3 inches above the heelMusic in this dance is played using Tirio A bamboo flute with seven holesWomen dancers usually wear white or yellow sarees with red borders amp adorn their hair with wild flowersWhich among the following folk dance has been discussed in the above passage A Santhal danceB Karma danceC Bidesiya danceD Jhijhiya danceAns ASanthal dance – Jharkhand Karma dance – JharkhandBidesiya dance – BiharJhijhiya dance-BiharMOCK Q447- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q With reference to the Kolkali dance consider the following statements :1 It is basically a tribal dance form undertaken annually on the Karma festival although it is performed on different social occasions as well2Only male dancers can participate in this dance3 It is a highly rhythmic dance with the dancers wielding short sticksSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans CKarma dance: It is basically a tribal dance form undertaken annually on the Karma festival although it is performed on different social occasions as wellMOCK Q446- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following pairs :Community Place1Ahir Haryana2Manganiyars South India3Kambala Nayaka Tamil NaduSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans CCommunity of people Manganiyars is well known for their musical tradition in North East IndiaAhir community of Gurgaon Haryana is known for th Dhamal danceMOCK Q445- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following statements :1 Lavani Gatka amp Thang-Ta folk dances are associated with the display of military skills by traditional community2 Chhau folk dance blends both dance amp martial arts employing mock combat techniques Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BGatka Thang-Ta amp Choliya folk dances are associated the display of military skills by traditional community but not Lavani danceChhau folk dance of West Bengal blends both dance amp martial arts employing mock combat techniques This dance is performed during night in an open space called Akhara or AsarMOCK Q444- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following statements :1 Caves at Nagarjuni hills was dedicated by Ashoka amp his grandson Dashratha Maurya to the Ajivika Monks2Bharhut stupa constructed under Mauryas shows influence of Greeks on Indian artSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns ABharhut stupa constructed under Shungas shows influence of Greeks on Indian artCaves at Nagarjuni hills was dedicated by Ashoka amp his grandson Dashratha Maurya to the Ajivika MonksMOCK Q443- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Consider the following statements :1Singhi Chham folk dance pays homage to the Kanchenjunga peaks which when bathed in sunlight look like a snow lion2 Wancho dance belongs to the state of Arunachal PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CSinghi Chham folk dance pays homage to the Kanchenjunga peaks which when bathed in sunlight look like a snow lionWancho dance belongs to the state of Arunachal PradeshMOCK Q442- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q With reference to the Kangra Paintings consider the following statements :1Paintings were made on the walls of palaces inner chambers of forts amp havellis2 Theme of painting is mainly elements of nature3 Surface of the painting is often divided into the several compartments of different colors in order to separate one scene from another Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans DRajasthani Paintings : -Paintings were made on the walls of palaces inner chambers of forts amp havellis- Surface of the painting is often divided into the several compartments of different colors in order to separate one scene from another Kangra Paintings :Kangra painting is the pictorial art of Kangra named after Kangra Himachal Pradesh a former princely state which patronized the art It became prevalent with the fading of Basohli school of painting in mid-18th centuryand soon produced such a magnitude in paintings both in content as well as volume that the Pahari painting school came to be known as Kangra paintingsThe distinguishing features of the Kangra painting were: Soft colours including cool blues and greens Lyrical treatment of themesTheme of painting is mainly elements of natureMOCK Q441- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Madhubani Paintings 1 These are the short lived water color paintings produced in the 19th century by the artists of the Bihar2 No space is left empty in these paintings as the gaps are filled with the paintings of flower animals birds amp even geometric designs3 Three dimensional images are used in these types of paintingsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans AMadhubani PaintingMadhubani painting is one of the many famous Indian art forms As it is practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal it is called Mithila or Madhubani art Often characterized by complex geometrical patterns these paintings are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions including festivals religious rituals etc The colors used in Madhubani paintings are usually derived from plants and other natural sources These colors are often bright and pigments like lampblack and ochre are used to create black and brown respectively Instead of contemporary brushes objects like twigs matchsticks and even fingers are used to create the paintings Kalighat Paintings : These are the short lived water color paintings produced in the 19th century by the artists in CalcuttaMOCK Q440- FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTURE WEBSITE Q Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Basholi style of painting 1 This style of painting was inspired by the naturalistic style of the mughal painting2Human figures were shown with tight lips eyes half open small chin amp thin wristSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DGuler style : This style of painting was inspired by the naturalistic style of the mughal paintingBikaner School : Human figures were shown with tight lips eyes half open small chin amp thin wristBasholi style of painting : Basohli Paintings is a fusion of Hindu mythology Mughal miniature techniques and folk art of the local hills evolved in the 17th and 18th centuries as a distinctive style of painting This style of painting derives its name from the place of its origin – hill town of Basohli about 80 Km from the centre of district Kathua in the state of Jammu amp KashmirThe most popular themes of Basohli Paintings come from Shringara literature like Rasamanjari or Bouquet of Delight a long love poem written in 15th century by Bhanudatta of Tirhut Bihar Gita Govinda and Ragamala These paintings are marked by striking blazing colors red borders bold lines and rich symbols The faces of the figures painted are characterized by the receding foreheads and large expressive eyes shaped like lotus petals The painting themselves are mostly painted in the primary colors of Red Blue and YellowThis style of painting was first introduced to the world in the annual report 1918-19 of the Archaeological Survey of India published in 1921 At that time this style was yet to be properly categorized and studied Ananda K Coomaraswamy was the first to publish them in Rajput Paintings in 1916MOCK Q439- FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM-MODERN INDIA Q What was the reason for the congress to accept dominion status A It would offer a chance to keep India in the commonwealth B It would allow for some much needed continuity in the bureaucracy amp the army C It would provide the economic strength defence potential amp greater value of trade amp Investment in IndiaD All of the aboveAns BThe Congress was willing to accept Dominion Status for a while despite its being against the spirit of Lahore Congress 1929 declaration of “Purna Swaraj” because:-• Congress wanted a quick transfer of power in a peaceful manner• It was important for congress to assume authority and power to check the explosive situation due to communal tension• Dominion Status gave breathing time to the new administration as British officers and civil service officials could stay on till Indians get settled in their new positionsFor Britain Dominion Status offered a chance of keeping India in the Commonwealth even if temporarily Though Jinnah offered to bring Pakistan into the Commonwealth a greater store was laid by India’s membership of the Commonwealth as India’s economic strength and defence potential were deemed sounder and Britain had a greater value of trade and Investment thereMOCK Q438- FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM-MODERN INDIA Q Which among the following is/are correct with reference to the Plan Balkan 1 It was completed and presented on 15-16 April 1947 by Mountbatten to assembly of provincial governors in Delhi2 This plan was welcomed by the Nehru amp other leaders Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D Plan Balkan was completed and presented on 15-16 April 1947 by Hastings Ismay to assembly of provincial governors in Delhi Due to this this plan was also called “Ismay Plan”• Balkan plan was an alternative plan to Cabinet mission Between March and May of 1947 Mountbatten decided that the Cabinet Mission Plan had become untenable and formulated an alternative plan This plan envisaged the transfer of power to separate provinces or to a confederation if formed before the transfer with Punjab and Bengal given the option to vote for partition of their provinces• The various units thus formed along with the princely states rendered independent by lapse of paramountcy would have the option of joining India or Pakistan or remaining separate The plan was quickly abandoned after Nehru reacted violently to itMOCK Q437- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU-CURRENT AFFAIRS Q With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Karam Yogi Maandhan Scheme consider the following statements :1 Under this scheme shopkeepers amp retail traders will receive a guaranteed monthly pension of Rs 3000 after they reach the age of 60 years2 To get benefit of this scheme It is mandatory to get register between the age of 45 years to 59 years3 Pension benefits to retail traders amp small shopkeepers with annual turnover less than Rs 15 crores Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans APradhan Mantri Karam Yogi Maandhan Scheme :Pension benefits to retail traders amp small shopkeepers with annual turnover less than Rs 15 crores Under this scheme shopkeepers amp retail traders will receive a guaranteed monthly pension of Rs 3000 after they reach the age of 60 yearsMOCK Q436- FRAMED FROM Krishna Reddy-Indian History Q With reference to the Tutinama “Tales of Parrot” consider the following statements :1 It is an illustrated version containing 200 miniature paintings that was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the later part of the 16th century2 It is the 14th century Persian series of 52 stories Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BTutinama “Tales of Parrot”is an illustrated version containing 250 miniature paintings that was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the later part of the 16th centuryIt is the 14th century Persian series of 52 stories -Adventure stories naraated by the parrot were : Ninght after Night For 52 successive nights are moralistic stories to persuade his owner Khojasta not to commit any adulterous act with any lover in the absence of her husbandMOCK Q435- FRAMED FROM Krishna Reddy-Indian History Q Who among the following Mughal Emperor put emphasis upon aristocracy amp secularism through the Mughal school of paintingA JahangirB AkbarC AurangzebD ShahjahanAns BMughal school of paintings originated in AD during the reign of AkbarThese paintings are based on the close observation of nature amp fine amp delicate drawing These paintings are themed upon aristocracy amp secularismMOCK Q434- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Consider the following statements :1 Under the Vote of Credit Lok Sabha authorizes the council of ministers to continue to incur expenditure out of the consolidated fund of India till next appropriation bill is adopted2In Budget 2017 Lok Sabha adopted Vote of CreditSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DVote of Credit – It is granted for meeting an unexpected demand upon the resources of India when on account of the magnitude or the indefinite character of the service the demand cannot be stated with the details ordinarily given in a budget Hence it is like a blank cheque given to the Executive by the Lok SabhaSo far it has not been adopted in IndiaUnder the Vote of Account Lok Sabha authorizes the council of ministers to continue to incur expenditure out of the consolidated fund of India till next appropriation bill is adoptedMOCK Q433- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Which among the following motions can be moved in Lok Sabha only 1 Call Attention Motion 2 Adjournment Motion3 Cut Motions4 Censure MotionSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2 amp 4B 134C 234D 1234Ans CAdjournment Motion Cut Motions Censure Motion- can be moved in Lok Sabha onlyCall attention motion in the Rajya Sabha is called Motion For Papersi Adjournment Motion:At the end of the question-hour in the Parliament motion moved by a member when it is desired to draw the attention of the Executive for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importanceii Privilege Motion:A motion moved by a member if he feels that a Minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or of any one or more of its members by withholding the facts of a case or by giving a distorted version of facts etciii Censure Motion:A motion which seeks to censure the government for its “lapse” If the motion is passed in the Popular House the Cabinet resignsiv ‘No-Confidence’ Motion:A motion moved by a member to express lack of confidence in the government for any reason The motion if allowed be debated upon At the conclusion of such debate a vote of confidence is sought by the government and if it fails to get the required majority of votes it has to resignv Calling Attention Motion:A member may with prior permission of the Speaker call the attention of a Minister to any matter of urgent public importance and the Minister may make a brief Statement regarding the matter or ask for time to make a Statementvi Cut Motion:A motion that seeks reduction in the amount of a demand presented by the government is known as a cut motion Such motions are admitted at the Speaker’s discretion It is a device through which members candraw the attention of the government to a specific grievance or problem There are three types of Cut Motion:a Disapproval of Policy Cut:It means to express disapproval of the policy underlyingb Economy Cut:Asks for a reduction of the amount of the demand by a specific amountc Token Cut:Is a device to ventilate specific grievances within the sphere of the government’s responsibility The grievances have to be specified Usually the motion envisages a small reduc¬tion in the demandMOCK Q432- FRAMED FROM SHANKAR IAS Q Which among the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Climate Investment Funds 1 The operation of the Financial Mechanism is partly entrusted to the Global Environment Facility GEF2 These funds were approved by MIGA Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency in 2008 to address climate changeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DThe Climate Investment Funds CIFs were designed by developed and developing countries and are implemented with the multilateral development banks MDBs to bridge the financing and learning gap between now and the next international climate change agreement CIFs are two distinct funds: the Clean Technology Fund and the Strategic Climate FundThe CIFs are additional to existing Official Development Assistance ODA and aim to enable countries to continue on their development path and achieve the Millennium Development Goals These funds will be operated in close coordination with existing bilateral and multilateral effortsThe funds were approved by the World Bank Board of Directors in July 2008 and on September 26 2008 received pledges of US65 billionThe Climate Investment Funds include the:• Clean Technology Fund• Strategic Climate Fund• Forest Investment Program• Pilot Program for Climate Resilience• Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program and• Private SectorMOCK Q431- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Which among the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Charged Expenditure 1It is that part of the appropriation bill which does not require approval of the Parliament2 If the appropriation bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha it has no impact on the charged expenditureSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CCharged Expenditure :It is that part of the appropriation bill which does not require approval of the ParliamentIf the appropriation bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha it has no impact on the charged expenditureMOCK Q430- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q With reference to the Parliamentary form of Government consider the following statements :1Members of executive amp legislature may be different hence coordination between them may be weak2Executive has a definite majority in Lok Sabha thus a check of legislature over executive is weakSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BPresidential Government : Members of executive amp legislature are different hence coordination between them may be weakParliamentary form of Government : Members of executive are appointed from the legislature the ability of executive to influence legislature is highExecutive has a definite majority in Lok Sabha thus a check of legislature over executive is weakMOCK Q429- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q With reference to the Deputy Prime Minister consider the following statements :1 It is the second highest rank in the council of Ministers who are given full powers in the absence of Prime Minister2 It is not a constitutional position3 Deputy Prime Minister also enjoys the rank of a Cabinet MinsterSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 1 amp 3C Only 3D 2 amp 3Ans DIst statement is a fabricated statementMinisters of State : They are the second highest ranking ministers who are not given independent charge of ministry or department Deputy Prime Minister is not a constitutional positionSupreme Court has held that Deputy Prime Minister also enjoys the rank of a Cabinet MinsterMOCK Q428- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Who among the following is considered as the custodian of the Constitution of India A Chief Justice of IndiaB Supreme Court of IndiaC President of IndiaD Attorney General of IndiaAns CPresident of India is considered as the custodian of the Constitution of India Supreme Court is considered as the Guardian of the Constitution of India MOCK Q427- FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANT-INDIAN POLITY Q Consider the following statements :1 Discretionary powers of the President of India are exercised without the aid amp advice of council of ministers242nd amendment act restored the discretion of President to refer the advice back to the council of Ministers Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A44th amendment act restored the discretion of President to refer the advice back to the council of Ministers Discretionary powers of the President of India are exercised without the aid amp advice of council of ministersMOCK Q426- FRAMED FROM RAMESH SINGH-INDIAN ECONOMY Q With reference to the Trade Facilitation Agreement TFA consider the following statements :1 TFA was the first multilateral trade deal in 21 years signed in Bali in 2013 for easing cross border custom rules for faster movement of goods2TFA requires developed countries should reduce the domestic support given to agriculture in the form of Green box subsidies3 It contains provisions for technical amp financial assistance in trade facilitation Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 1 amp 3Ans CTrade Facilitation Agreement TFA : TFA was the first multilateral trade deal in 21 years signed in Bali in 2013 for easing cross border custom rules for faster movement of goodsTFA contains provisions for technical assistance amp capacity building in trade facilitationProvision of Fourth Ministerial Meeting in Doha Qatar 2001 : TFA requires developed countries should reduce the domestic support given to agriculture in the form of Green box subsidiesMOCK Q425- FRAMED FROM RAMESH SINGH-INDIAN ECONOMY Q Which one of the following does not comes under the category of Back Office Outsourcing A Call centre servicesB Banking C Media amp Entertainment D Travel amp HospitalityAns ACall centre services : Front Office OutsourcingBack Office Business Process Outsourcing BPO ServicesAn organization’s back office management can significantly impact its success Large volumes of data accrue on a daily basis from various transactional processes such as order fulfilment applications processing transaction processing billing and collections that require effective back office solutions Invensis is a reputed leader in empowering numerous global businesses and organizations through high quality back office BPO services that promote enhanced business efficiency and improved bottom-lineback office outsourcing services extend across industries such as:• Finance• Banking• Insurance• Healthcare• Manufacturing amp Chemical• Travel amp Hospitality• Media amp Entertainment• Utilities• Logistics and Customs Brokerage• Automotive• Education• Mortgage• GovernmentMOCK Q424- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q Which of the following best describes the Blue Carbon Initiative A It is an international initiative to prevent climate change through conservation restoration of marine ecosystems by focusing on Mangroves Salt marshes amp SeagrassesB It refers to the technique of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere amp keeping it stored over a long period timeC It is an initiative to understand quantify amp manage greenhouse gas emissions so that rise in temperature by the end of century does not exceed 20 c or even 150c above pre-industrial levelsD It is an international initiative by providing technical amp financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies amp budgetsAns AIt is an international initiative to prevent climate change through conservation restoration of marine ecosystems by focusing on Mangroves Salt marshes amp SeagrassesThe Initiative is coordinated by Conservation International CI the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization IOC-UNESCO The Initiative works through two working groups: the International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group and the International Blue Carbon Policy Working GroupMOCK Q423- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q Consider the following :Protected Area Network Fauna1 Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve : Saltwater crocodile2 Seshachalam hills : Sloth bear3 Cold Desert : Snow LeopardWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ASeshachalam hills : Slender LorisPanna : Tiger Chittal Chinkara Sambhar amp Sloth BearMOCK Q422- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q With reference to the Hope Spots consider the following statements :1 Andaman amp Nicobar Islands amp Lakshadweep Islands have very recently been named as the new Hope Spots2 These are declared under the Wildlife protection Act 1972Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-Andaman amp Nicobar Islands amp Lakshadweep Islands have recently Not very recently been named as the new Hope Spots-List of Hope spots is prepared by the IUCN amp Mission Blue-Hope Spots are areas of an ocean that need special protection because of their wildlife amp significant underwater habitatsMOCK Q421- FRAMED FROM Shankar IAS Q In which of the following region in India are you most likely to come across the ‘Golden Langur’ in its natural habitat A Grasslands of Western GhatsB Malabar region of KeralaC Western AssamD Sand deserts of north-west IndiaAns CGolden langur is an Old World monkey found in a small region of western Assam India and in the neighboring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan It is one of the most endangered primate speciesof India The regions of its distribution are very small the main region is limited to an area approximately 60 miles square bounded on the south by the Brahmaputra River on the east by the Manas River on the west by the Sankosh River all in Assam India and on the north by the Black Mountains of BhutanMOCK Q420- FRAMED FROM Indian Express Q On account of which of the following reasons Chabahar port is relevant for India 1 Chabahar port will increase dependence of Afghanistan which is a landlocked country on Pakistan2 In October 2017 India began shipment of Rice Wheat amp Pulses to Afghanistan through the Iranian portof Chabahar3 Indian presence at Chabahar port will help in countering Chinese presence at Gwadar port of PakistanSelect the correct answer using the code given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans A-Chabahar port will reduce dependence of Afghanistan which is a landlocked country on Pakistan- In October 2017 India began shipment of Wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar- Indian presence at Chabahar port will help in countering Chinese presence at Gwadar port of PakistanMOCK Q419- FRAMED FROM Indian Express Q With reference to the Official Development Assistance consider the following statements :1 ODA was coined by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-operation amp Development OECD for the first time in 19592Japan is the only developed nation that signed a free trade agreement FTA with IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BODA was coined by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-operation amp Development OECD for the first time is 1969India is the largest recipient of Japanese Official Development Assistance ODA MOCK Q418- FRAMED FROM Google Books Q With reference to the Dongria Kondh consider the following statements :1 These are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal groups worshiping Niyam Raja of sacred Niyamgiri mountain 2 Racially these belong to the Mongoloid group amp linguistically they belong to the Tibeto-Burman groupSelect the correct answer using the code given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AKarbi tribe : Racially these belong to the Mongoloid group amp linguistically they belong to the Tibeto-Burman groupDongria Kondh : Of Odisha These are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal groups who worship Niyam Raja of sacred Niyamgiri mountain They also won legal battle against Vedanta group over Bauxite mining in the region MOCK Q417- FRAMED FROM Google Books Q Every year a community celebrates a festival Hari Jyoti for planting fruit bearing trees at the beginning of the rains amp the new sowing season Which of the following is such community/ tribe A GondsB Dongria KondhC BondaD KarbiAns AGonds : Of Madhya PradeshKorku tribe : Of Madhya PradeshKarbi tribe : Of AssamLimbo tribe : Of SikkimBonda : Of OdishaDongria Kondh : Of OdishaKorku tribe : Of Madhya PradeshMOCK Q416- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q To fulfill the Government of India’s mission amp to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country Academia Alliance Programme has been formed With whose initiative Academia Alliance Programme has been formed A Niti AyogB Confederation of Indian IndustriesC Startup IndiaD Ministry of New amp Renewable EnergyAns CTo fulfill the Governmentof India’s mission to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country Startup India launched the Startup Academia Alliance programme a unique mentorship opportunity between academic scholars and startups working in similar domains The Startup Academia Alliance aims to reduce the gap between scientific research and its industrial applications in order to increase the efficacy of these technologies and to widen their impact By creating a bridge between academia and industry the Alliance strives to create lasting connections between the stakeholders of the startup ecosystem and implement the third pillar on which the Startup India Action Plan is based – Industry Academia Partnerships and Incubation The first phase of Startup Academia Alliance was kickstarted through partnering with Regional Centre for Biotechnology The Energy and Resources Institute TERI Council on Energy Environment and Water and TERI School of Advanced Studies Renowned scholars from these institutes in fields such as renewableenergy biotechnology healthcare and life sciences were taken on board to provide mentorship and guidance to startups working in relevant arenasMOCK Q415- FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM HISTORY Q Consider the following statements :1 In 1916 session Congress accepted theMuslim League demand of separate electorates 2 Communal award accepted all the muslim communal demands contained in the 14 pointsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CIn 1916 session Congress accepted the Muslim League demand of separate electorates amp the Congress amp The League presented joint demands to the governmentCommunal award accepted all the muslim communal demands contained in the 14 pointsMOCK Q414- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the South Asia Sub Regional Economic Cooperation SASEC consider the following statements :1 SASEC program set up in 2001 to promote regional prosperity by improving cross border connectivity 2 World Trade Organisation serves as the secretariat for the SAESC member CountriesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns ASASEC program set up in 2001 to promote regional prosperity by improving cross border connectivityIt brings together Bangladesh Bhutan India Maldives Myanmar Nepal Srilanka Manila Phillipines based Asian development Bank ADB serves as the secretariat for the SAESC member CountriesMOCK Q413- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the Permanent Court of Arbitration PCA consider the following statements :1 PCA was established by treaty at the first Hague Peace Conference at Netherlands2 The order is not binding on the countries as it can be appealed in the UN tribunal3 121 member states are the part of the PCA including IndiaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans APermanent Court of Arbitration PCA:PCA was established by treaty at the first Hague Peace Conference at Netherlands in 1899The order is binding on the countries as there is no appeal process in the UN tribunal121 member states 119 members of the United Nations as well as Kosovo amp Palestine are the part of the PCA India is a part to the PCA according to the Hague Convention on 1899 MOCK Q412- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing amp Urban Development APMCHUD consider the following statements :1 Sixth edition of the conference held in New Delhi in 2016 with the theme “ A Vision for sustainable Urbanisation in The Asia Pacific by 2020”2 It was established under the aegis amp support of UN HabitatSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are in correctAns BSixth edition of the conference held in New Delhi in 2016 with the theme “ Emerging Urban Forms –Policy Reforms amp Governance Structures in the Context of New Urban Agenda”2006 THEME : “ A Vision for sustainable Urbanisation in The Asia Pacific by 2020MOCK Q411- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With respect to the International Trade Centre consider the following statements :1 ITC is the joint technical corporation agency of the UN conference on trade amp Development UNCTAD amp World Trade Organisation WTO2 They are subordinate to the United Nations amp derive most of their financial resources other than the Union Nation BudgetsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are in correctAns AITC is the joint technical corporation agency of the UN conference on trade amp Development UNCTAD amp World Trade Organisation WTOITC’s regular programme is financed in equal parts by WTO amp UNMOCK Q410- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which among the following crops have been classified under the category of Minor Forest products 1 Tendu Patta2 Bamboo3 Pulpwood 4 SoapnutSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 124B Only 1 amp 3C 134D Only 1 amp 4Ans AThe Major Forest Products comprise Pulpwood Sandalwood Social Forestry that incudes Fuel and Timber The Minor Forest Products include the items such as tamarind curry leaf Tendu Patta gallnut Cane Soapnut tree moss and now Bamboo alsoMOCK Q409- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the news what is “INSTEX” A It is a 2000 ft long device to start clean up in the North Pacific OceanB It is a transaction channel that will allow companies to continue trading with Iran despite US sanctionsC It is a natural gas pipeline being developed with the participation of the Asian Development BankD It is the rule book that sets out how countries will provide information about their Nationally Determined Contributions Ans B• The transaction channel will allow European businesses to trade with Iran despite strict US sanctions• Though the payment channel is a project of Britain France and Germany it will receive the formal endorsement of all 28 EU members• It will support legitimate European trade with Iran focusing initially on the sectors most essential to the Iranian population such as pharmaceutical medical devices and agri-food goods• In the longer term INSTEX aims to be open to third countries wanting to trade with Iran• However INSTEX is not yet operational as it needs Iran to set up a parallel structure of its own which may take some time to complete• While it is aimed at small and medium-sized companies it is expected to send an important message to Iran about Europe’s commitment to keep the nuclear deal aliveObjective The launch of the special payment channel is a clear and practical demonstration of Europe’s commitment to continuing the nuclear dealIt however does not in any way preclude the European Union from addressing Iran’s hostile and destabilising activitiesEurope has toughened its tone on Iran’s ballistic missile programme human rights record and interference in Middle East conflictsMOCK Q408- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana consider the following statements :1 Spouse will not be entitled to receive pension in case of death2 Workers covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will not be entitled to pension3 It is 100 funded by the Union government Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 2D 1 amp 2Ans C• The unorganised sector workers with income of less than Rs 15000 per month and who belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years will be eligible for the scheme • Those workers should not be covered under New Pension Scheme NPS Employees’ State Insurance Corporation ESIC scheme or Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation EPFO• He or she should not be an income tax payerThe workers of unorganised sector can be home based workers street vendors mid-day meal workers head loaders brick kiln workers cobblers rag pickers domestic workers washer men rickshaw pullers landless labourers own account workers agricultural workers construction workers beedi workers handloom workers leather workers audio- visual workers and similar other occupationsBenefits under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan YojanaMinimum Assured Pension: Each subscriber under the scheme will receive minimum assured pension of Rs 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 yearsIn case of death during receipt of pension: If the subscriber dies during the receipt of pension his or her spouse will be entitled to receive 50 percent of the pension as family pension This family pension is applicable only to spouseIn case of death before the age of 60 years: If a beneficiary has given regular contribution and dies before attaining the age of 60 years his or her spouse will be entitled to continue the scheme subsequently by payment of regular contribution or may even exit the schemeEqual contribution by the Central Government: Under the PM-SYM the prescribed age-specific contribution by the beneficiary and the matching contribution by the Central Government will be made on a ‘50:50 basis’MOCK Q407- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which of the following best describes SHREYAS scheme A It is the scheme launched by HRD Ministry to promote entrepreneurship by mentoring nurturing and facilitating startupsB It is the scheme implemented by Sector Skill Council for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and SkillsC It is the scheme launched by HRD ministry for translational and advanced research in Science to fund science projectsD It is the scheme implemented by Institution’s Innovation Council for self-actualisation providing opportunities for a life-long learningAns CSHREYAS: Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and SkillsFunctioning of the Scheme:The scheme will be operated in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme NAPS which provides for placing of apprentices or trainees up to 10 percent of the total work force in every industry The scheme will be implemented by the Sector Skill Councils SSCs initially in the Banking Finance Insurance Services BFSI Retail Health care Telecom Logistics Media Management services ITeS and Apparel More sectors would be added over time with emerging apprenticeship demandMOCK Q406- FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q With reference to the Sandbag Climate Campaign consider the following statements :1 It was launched as a campaign on the European Union’s Emission Trading Scheme2 It addresses the negative effects of global warming as a result of heightened socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilitiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A–Sandbag or Sandbag Climate Campaign is a Community Interest Company campaigning for changes to European climate change policy especially emissions trading The organisation was launched in 2008 by Bryony Worthington and was the first and founding member of The Guardian’s Environment NetworkSandbag was launched as a campaign on the European Union’s Emission Trading Scheme allowing its members to campaign to reduce the number of permits in circulation and to purchase permits and cancel themClimate Vulnerable Forum CVF: The forum addresses the negative effects of global warming as a result of heightened socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilitiesMOCK Q405- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana consider the following statements :1 It will provide assured income to all Institutional Land holders of Rs 6000 per year2 It is based on providing guaranteed amount of Rs 1000/- or Rs2000 per hectare in case of drought or loss of crop by the animalsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D• The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi will provide assured income to small and marginal farmers• All Small and Marginal Farmers SMF with 2 hectares of cultivable land will be provided income support of Rs 6000 per year• The amount will be transferred directly into their account in 3 equal installments• The complete expenditure of Rs 75000 crore for the scheme will borne by the Union Government in 2019-20• Over 12 crore farmer families will be benefitted under the schemeThe scheme is being implemented with effect from December 2018The following categories of beneficiaries of higher economic status shall not be eligible for benefit under the scheme A All Institutional Land holders B Farmer families in which one or more of its members belong to following categories: 1 Former and present holders of constitutional posts2 Former and present Ministers/ State Ministers and former/present Members of LokSabha/ RajyaSabha/ State Legislative Assemblies/ State Legislative Councilsformer and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations former and present Chairpersons of District Panchayats3 All serving or retired officers and employees of Central/ State Government Ministries /Offices/Departments and its field units Central or State PSEs and Attached offices /Autonomous Institutions under Government as well as regular employees of the Local Bodies Excluding Multi Tasking Staff /Class IV/Group D employees4 All superannuated/retired pensioners whose monthly pension is ₹10000/-or more Excluding Multi Tasking Staff / Class IV/Group D employees of above category5 All Persons who paid Income Tax in last assessment year6 Professionals like Doctors Engineers Lawyers Chartered Accountants and Architects registered with Professional bodies and carrying out profession by undertaking practicesMOCK Q404- FRAMED FROM Spectrum- Modern India Q Swadeshi Sangam was formed to ispire the local masses through magic lantern lectures Swadeshi songsWho was/were the members of the Swadeshi Sangam 1 VO Chidambaram Pillai2 Abanindranath Tagore3 Subramania SivaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D 123Ans AIn Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu VO Chidambaram Pillai Subramania Siva amp Some lawyers formed the Swadeshi Sangam which inspired the local massesMOCK Q403- FRAMED FROM Spectrum- Modern India Q With reference to the Indian National Movement What was Official Secrets Act A Under this act Natu brothers were deported without trial amp Tilak imprisoned on charges of seditionB Repressive laws under IPC section 124 A were amplified with new provisions under IPC 156 AC It was the administrative measure to curb the freedom of pressD Under this act It ensured greater government control over the universitiesAns COfficial Secrets Act : 1904 It was the administrative measure to curb the freedom of press1897 : Natu brothers were deported without trial amp Tilak imprisoned on charges of sedition1898 : Repressive laws under IPC section 124 A were amplified with new provisions under IPC 156 AIndian Universities Act 1904 : greater government control over the universitiesMOCK Q402- FRAMED FROM The Hindu Q With reference to the Halogen Light Bulbs consider the following statements :1 White coating also known as Phosphor coating on the glass absorbs UV light amp protect from the UV rays2 They have the same tungsten filament as the typical incandescent light bulbs 3 Fluorescent coating is often used in these bulbs to add brightnessSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 123C Only 2D 1 amp 2Ans CFluorescent bulbs : White coating also known as Phosphor coating on the glass absorbs UV light amp protect from the UV raysVapour lamps : Fluorescent coating is often used in these bulbs to add brightnessA halogen lamp also known as a tungsten halogen quartz-halogen or quartz iodine lamp is an incandescent lamp consisting of a tungsten filament sealed into a compact transparent envelope that is filled with a mixture of an inert gas and a small amount of a halogensuch as iodine or bromine The combination of the halogen gas and the tungsten filament produces a halogen cycle chemical reaction which redeposits evaporated tungsten to the filament increasing its life and maintaining the clarity of the envelope For this to happen a halogen lamp must be operated at a higher envelope temperature 250° C 482° F1 than a standard vacuum incandescent lamp of similar power and operating life this also produces light with higher luminous efficacy and color temperature The small size of halogen lamps permits their use in compact optical systems for projectors and illumination The small glass envelope may be enclosed in a much larger outer glass bulb for a bigger package the outer jacket will be at a much lower and safer temperature and it also protects the hot bulb from harmful contamination and makes the bulb mechanically more similar to a conventional lamp that it might replaceStandard and halogen incandescent bulbs are much less efficient than LED and compact fluorescent lamps and have been banned in many jurisdictions because of thisMOCK Q401- FRAMED FROM The Hindu Q Consider the following statements :1 Origin of Bitcoin is virtually anonymous amp is not monitored by any Central bank or Government2 Anyone with a bitcoin address can send amp receive bitcoins from anyone else with a bitcoin address Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CBitcoin is a cryptocurrency a form of electronic cash It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain Bitcoin was invented by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto and released as open-source software in 2009 Bitcoins are created as a reward for a process known as mining They can be exchanged for other currencies products and services Research produced by the University of Cambridge estimates that in 2017 there were 29 to 58 million unique users using a cryptocurrency wallet most of them using bitcoin Bitcoin has been criticized for its use in illegal transactions its high electricity consumption price volatility thefts from exchanges and the possibility that bitcoin is an economic bubble Bitcoin has also been used as an investment although several regulatory agencies have issued investor alerts about bitcoinMOCK Q400- FRAMED FROM M LAXMIKANTH Q Consider the following statements :1In India Only the powers of the Federal Government are enumerated in the constitution amp the residuary powers are left to the states 2 Government of India Act 1935 provided for three fold enumeration ie Federal Provincial amp CurrentSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correct D Both are incorrectAns B-In US Only the powers of the Federal Government are enumerated in the constitution amp the residuary powers are left to the states -Power to make laws with respect to the residuary subjects which are not enumerated in any of the three list is vested in the ParliamentMOCK Q399- FRAMED FROM M LAXMIKANTH Q Which among the following statement best describes “Discretionary Grants” A It empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistance B These are the grants in lieu of export duties on Jute amp Jute products to the states of Assam BiharOrissa amp West BengalC Theses are the grants for promoting welfare of the scheduled tribes in a stateD These are the grants that empower both the centre amp states to make any grants for any public purpose even if it is not within their respective legislative competenceAns DStatutory Grants : Article 75 empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistanceOther Grants : These are the grants in lieu of export duties on Jute amp Jute products to the states of Assam Bihar Orissa amp West BengalDiscretionary Grants :These are the grants that empower both the centre amp states to make any grants for any public purpose even if it is not within their respective legislative competenceMOCK Q398- FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the news what is Talanoa dialogue A It is a process designed to help countries enhance and implement their Nationally Determined Contributions by 2020B It is a process to help countries by forming the rule book to implement the Paris Climate AgreementC It gives countries a common framework for reporting and reviewing progress towards their climate targetsD It provides a global platform for the conservation of Migratory animals amp their habitatsAns A–The 2017 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP23 was an international meeting of political leaders non-state actors and activists to discuss environmental issues It was held at UN Campus in Bonn Germany from 6–17 November 2017Although COP23 focused primarily on technical details of the Paris Agreement COP23 concluded with what was called the ‘Fiji Momentum for Implementation’ which outlined the steps that need to be taken in 2018 to make the Paris Agreement operational and launched the –Talanoa Dialogue – a process designed to help countries enhance and implement their Nationally Determined Contributions by 2020MOCK Q397 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Consider the following statements :1 Mangroves for the Future MFF has participation of Asian amp African nations only2 IUCN amp United Nation Development Programme UNDP developed MFF in 20063 MFF not only conserves Mangrove forests but includes all types of coastal ecosystems like coral reefsestuaries wetlands etcSelect the correct answer using the correct codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DMangroves for the Future MFFLocation: Member countries: Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Maldives Myanmar Pakistan Seychelles Sri Lanka Thailand and Viet Nam Outreach countries: Malaysia Dialogue countries: Kenya and TanzaniaDuration: Established in 2006 MFF is currently in its third phase 2015 – 2018 Project Background: The devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 laid bare the vital link between coastal ecosystems and human livelihoods It was United States President Bill Clinton’s vision that rebuilding in tsunami-hit areas should improve natural infrastructure and strengthen resilience against future natural disasters In response to this vision IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Development Programme UNDP developed Mangroves for the Future in 2006 Since then MFF has grown to include eight institutional partners plus a growing number of countries At the launch of the Tsunami Legacy report at the United Nations in New York in April 2009 Bill Clinton acclaimed MFF as one of the most positive and forward-looking developments of the post-tsunami periodMangroves for the Future MFF is a unique partner-led initiative to promote investment in coastal ecosystem conservation for sustainable development Co-chaired by IUCN and UNDP MFF provides a platform for collaboration among the many different agencies sectors and countries which are addressingchallenges to coastal ecosystem and livelihood issues The goal is to promote an integrated ocean-wide approach to coastal management and to building the resilience of ecosystem-dependent coastal communities Mangroves are the flagship of the initiative but MFF is inclusive of all types of coastal ecosystem such as coral reefs estuaries lagoons sandy beaches seagrass and wetlandsMOCK Q396 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which one of the following best describes the term Malacca Dilemma sometimes seen in news A It refers to the demarcation line used initially by the government of republic of China B ONGC Videsh Limited signed a contract with the petro Vietnam to jointly explore petroleum resourcesC It is the Nine Dash line area that covers most of the South China sea amp overlaps exclusive economic zoneD It signifies China’s dependency for the energy needs on West AsiaAns DThe “Malacca Dilemma” is a term coined by their President Hu Jintao2003 on the over-reliance on the Malacca Straitssea-route where 80 of their energy needsoil imports pass en-route from the Middle East Angola etcshipping lanes through the Malacca Straitsbetween Malaysia and Indonesia This area is also prone to piracy sometimesConflict in the region and their effect on China’s geopolitical and energy strategies and other issues that can crop up from time to time together constitute the “Malacca Dilemma”MOCK Q395 – FRAMED FROM GCCA WEBSITE Q Global Climate Change Alliance Initiative for country’s vulnerability to climate change is managed by the :A The European CommissionB The Global Environment FacilityC UNDPD World BankAns AThe Global Climate Change Alliance Plus GCCA is a European Union flagship initiative which is helpingthe world’s most vulnerable countries to address climate change Having started with just four pilot projects in 2008 it has become a major climate initiative that has funded over 70 projects of nationalregional and worldwide scope in Africa Asia the Caribbean and the Pacific This EU initiative helps mainly Small Islands Developing States SIDS and Least Developed Countries LDCs increase their resilience to climate change The GCCA also supports these group of countries in implementing their commitments resulting from the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change COP21 in line with the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the new European Consensus on DevelopmentThe GCCA initiative is making a significant contribution towards achieving the overall target of at least 20 of the EU budget spent for climate action All GCCA projects must primarily aim at facilitating the transition to a climate-resilient low-carbon future in line with the 2°C targetGCCA funding increased from EUR 3175 million in the first phase 2007-2014 to EUR 420 million in the second phase 2014-2020 Read more on financial resourcesMOCK Q394 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q Which among the following topics are exempted from the courses covered under the LEAP amp ARPIT PROGRAMME for higher education faculty 1 Establishment of the National Anti-profiteering Authority2 Internet of Things3 Tools techniques and experiments in reducing Greenhouse gases emission4 Methodology of Teaching SanskritSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 4B Only 1C 1 amp 3D 124Ans CHRD Ministry launches LEAP and ARPIT programmes for higher education facultyThe courses cover a diverse range of topics such as:Indian culture and Heritage Studies Tribal and Regional languages Urdu French StudiesPedagogical Innovations amp Research Methodology Tools techniques and experiments in Earth ScienceLatest Trends in Pedagogy and Assessment Mathematics Statistics Zoology Chemistry Physics Biotechnology Development and Counselling Marine Science Calculus Real Time Power Analysis and Smart GridNeural Networks and Deep Learning amp Knowledge discovery Civil Infrastructure for Smart City DevelopmentICT in Science and Maths teaching Engineering Mechanics Design Spectrum DIY Manufacturing TechnologyInnovation and Best Practices in Educational Skills Advanced Concepts in Fluid Mechanics Energy Systems EngineeringLeadership and Governance in Higher Education Engineering Mechanics Physics of Semiconductors and Devices Electrical EngineeringPublic Policy and Administration Bio-Medical engineering Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Sciences Chemical EngineeringEnglish Language Teaching Internet of ThingsHindi Literature amp Linguistics Astronomy and AstrophysicsMethodology of Teaching Sanskrit Aerospace Engineering Tourism and Hospitality ManagementEffective Creations and Innovative Researches in Medieval Gujarati Literature Political Science Economics Psychology Development Perspectives in AgricultureLibrary amp Information Science Ethics Human Rights and Environment Anthropology Gender/Women’s studies Law Social and Rural DevelopmentDisaster Management Climate change MOCK Q393 – FRAMED FROM NITIN SIGHANIA Q Which among the following is/are correctly matched :Community Place1 Dangasia Gujarat2 Gond Madhya Pradesh3 Mirgan OdishaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DDangasia GujaratGond Madhya PradeshMirgan Odisha MOCK Q392 – FRAMED FROM SPECTRUM HISTORY Q BR Ambedkar is associated With Which of the following 1 Bahishkrita Hitkarini Sabha2 Hindu Mahasabha3 Hindu Code billSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ALala Lajpat Rai involvement with Hindu Mahasabha leaders gathered criticism from the Naujawan Bharat Sabha as the Mahasabhas were non-secular which did not conform with the system laid out by the Indian National CongressHindu MahasabhaMOCK Q391 – FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q With reference to the Least Developed Countries Fund consider the following statements:1 This fund has been initiated in 2002 by the The Global Environment Facility GEF2 Adaptation amp Mitigation are one of the area of focus of this fundSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AThis fund has been initiated in 2002 by the The Global Environment Facility GEFAdaptation is one of the area of focus of this fundMOCK Q390 – FRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTUREGOV Q Consider the following :Sites Place1 Aalampur Temple : Telanagana2 European Tomb : Gujarat3 Khajurao Monuments : Madhya PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans D Other Important Sites :Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum Complex : Madhya PradeshMahabalipuram : Tamil NaduUparkot : GujaratKumarakom : KeralaMOCK Q389 – FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q389 The Climate Chain Coalition CCC to support collaboration among members and stakeholders to advance blockchain and related digital solutions emerged at :A 2017 United Nations Climate Change ConferenceB One Planet SummitC COP-24 Katowice D Paris Climate SummitAn BThe Climate Chain Coalition CCC was born during the One Planet Summit in December in Paris France The Coalition engages a multi-stakeholder group working on distributed ledger technology DLT to collaborate on mobilizing climate financePlz Note : The 2017 United Nations Climate Change Conference was an international meeting of political leaders non-state actors and activists to discuss environmental issues It was held at UN Campus in Bonn from 6–17 November 2017 Also known as: COP23 UNFCCC CMP13 Kyoto Protocol CMA2 Paris AgreementMOCK Q388 – FRAMED FROM IUCN WEBSITE Q “Partnership for Market Readiness” is an initiative which is managed by the :A Global Environment FacilityB World BankC United Nation Environment ProgrammeD UNDPAns BPartnership for Market Readiness ADMINISTERED BY: The World BankAREA OF FOCUS Mitigation DATE OPERATIONAL: 2011MOCK Q387 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q387 With reference to the religious practices in India Sarvastivadin belongs to which ancient school A TheravadaB MahayanismC RajagirikarsD HetuvadinsAns ASarvāstivāda were an early school of Buddhism established around the reign of Asoka third century BCEIt was particularly known as an Abhidharma tradition with a unique set of seven Abhidharma worksMOCK Q386 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q386 With reference to the Initial Coin Offerings ICO consider the following statements :1 It is like Initial Public Offer that refers to the issue of cryptocurrency in consideration of funds received from investors2 17 billion has been raised globally through ICOs between 2014 amp 2017Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A27 billion has been raised globally through ICOs between 2014 amp 2017- An initial coin offering ICO or initial currency offering is a type of funding using cryptocurrenciesMostly the process is done by crowdfunding but private ICO’s are becoming more common In an ICO a quantity of cryptocurrency is sold in the form of tokens coins to speculators or investors in exchange for legal tender or other cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum The tokens sold are promoted as future functional units of currency if or when the ICO’s funding goal is met and the project launches In some cases like Ethereum the tokens are required to use the system for its purposesAn ICO can be a source of capital for startup companiesMOCK Q385 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q385 Nanotechnology can significantly increase manufacturing at far reduced costs What are the advantages of the Nanotechnology 1 Anti scratch components of the automobiles are possible using the Nanotechnology2 Bullet proof amp stain resistant clothing can be made using the Nanotechnology3 Nanotechnology offer cleaner technologies amp cleaner environmentSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ANano sized particles can acculumate in various body parts such as nasal cavities lungs amp brainDue to their minute size nano particles are able to accumulate in the environmentMOCK Q384 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q With reference to the “India International Exchange” consider the following statements :1 It was opened very recently at the International Financial Services Centre IFSC in Gujarat2 With this it will be the third largest International Exchange in the world in terms of order responseSelect the correct answer using the using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-It was opened IN 2017 at the International Financial Services Centre IFSC in GujaratBUT NOT VERY RECENTLY – With this it will be the fastest International Exchange in the world in terms of order response with the trade speed of four microseconds-This is better than BSE’s domestic exchange in Mumbai which has an order response time of six microseconds- Singapore is the second fastest International exchange has the order response of 60 microsecondsMOCK Q383 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q383 In Context with the “Bio-energy with carbon capture and storage BECCS” consider the following statements :1 It is a greenhouse gas mitigation technology which produces negative carbon dioxide emissions2 BECSS works by involving the process of pyrogenic carbon capture and storage PyCCS or biocharSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns A-Bio-energy with carbon capture and storage BECCS is a potential greenhouse gas mitigation technology which produces negative carbon dioxide emissions by combining bioenergy energy from biomass use with geologic carbon capture and storage1 The concept of BECCS is drawn from the integration of trees and crops which extract carbon dioxide CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow the use of this biomass in processing industries or power plants and the application of carbon capture and storage via CO2injection into geological formations2 There are other non-BECCS forms of carbon dioxide removal and storage that include technologies such as biochar carbon dioxide air captureand biomass burial3 and enhanced weatheringAccording to a recent Biorecro report there is 550 000 tonnes CO2/year in total BECCS capacity currently operating divided between three different facilities as of January 2012In the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC BECCS was indicated as a key technology for reaching low carbon dioxide atmospheric concentration targets8 The negative emissions that can be produced by BECCS has been estimated by the Royal Society to be equivalent to a 50 to 150 ppmdecrease in global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations9 and according to the International Energy Agency the BLUE map climate change mitigation scenario calls for more than 2 gigatonnes of negative CO2 emissions per year with BECCS in 205010 According to Stanford University 10 gigatonnes is achievable by this dateAccording to the OECD Achieving lower concentration targets 450 ppm depends significantly on the use of BECCS13An alternative to BECSS is pyrogenic carbon capture and storage PyCCS or biochar14 Which are superior in order to fix carbon in a more stable way: solid C for longer times Carbon dioxide injected into geologic formations eventually leaks back into the atmosphere due to seismic activity and natural faults and problems with the seal of the ancient injection pitsFRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q382 Consider the following :Tribes Place1 Bhoksa Uttarakhand2 Misting Sikkim3 Gonds Madhya PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 123Ans AMisting tribe is in AssamFRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q381 Which of the following best describes Forward linkages with respect to the economic activity 1 These refer to the transactions with the consumers2 For food processing industry these linkages are associated with the primary processing centresSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2 C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AForward linkages :-These refer to the transactions with the consumers- These linkages are associated with the retail storesBackward linkages :-These refer to the transactions with the suppliers-For food processing industry these linkages are associated with the primary processing centresFRAMED FROM LUCENT PUBLICATIONS Q380 Consider the following :Hill Ranges Place1 Rajpipla : Gujarat2 Mahadeo : Madhya Pradesh3 Maikala range : Andhra PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 123Ans CMaikala range : Madhya Pradesh amp ChhatisgarhFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q379 Consider the following statements :1 Loktak lake the biggest fresh water lake is home to the endangered Sangai deer2 Keibul Lamjao is an integral part of the Loktak LakeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CLok tak lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis heterogeneous mass of vegetation soil and organic matter at various stages of decomposition floating over it The lake is located near Moirang in Manipurstate IndiaThe etymology of Loktak is Lok stream and tak the endThe largest of all the phumdis covers an area of 40 km215 sq mi and is situated on the southeastern shore of the lake Located on this phumdi Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world The park is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai state animal Rucervus eldii eldii or Manipur brown-antlered deer Cervus eldi eldi one of three subspecies of Eld’s deerThe Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India It is 40 km2 154 sq mi in area the only floating park in the world located in North East India and an integral part of Loktak LakeThe national park is characterized by many floating decomposed plant materials locally called phumdis To preserve the natural refuge of the endangered Manipur Eld’s deer or brow-antlered deer Cervus eldi eldi or sangai also called the dancing deer listed as an endangered species by IUCN the park which was initially declared to be a sanctuary in 1966 was subsequently declared to be a national park in 1977 through a gazette notification The act has generated local support and public awarenessFRAMED FROM SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTUNORG Q378 “Championing Green Growth and Climate Resilience” to promote green growth emerged at :A Global Green Growth InstituteB GreenpeaceC European Environment Agency D World Sustainable Development Summit 2011Ans AThe Global Green Growth Institute GGGI is a treaty-based international organization headquartered in Seoul South Korea The organization aims to promote green growth a growth paradigm that is characterized by a balance of economic growth and environmental sustainability GGGI provides research and stakeholder engagement for green growth plans especially in developing countries aiming to replace the more typical paradigm based on industrial developmentFounded to support green economic growth that simultaneously addresses poverty reduction job creation social inclusion and environmental sustainability GGGI works across four priority areas that are considered to be essential to transforming national economies including energy water land use and green citiesMotto Championing Green Growth and Climate ResilienceFormation 16 June 2010Headquarters Seoul Republic of KoreaMembership 30 Member countriesCouncil chair Ban Ki MoonDirector-General Frank RijsbermanBudget USD 55 million 2018Q377 The term “Climate Neutrality” sometimes mentioned in the news are related to :A World Wild life FundB UNFCCC SecretariatC Biocarbon FundD World wildlife TrustAns BThe UNFCCC secretariat launched its Climate Neutral Now initiative in 2015 The following year the secretariatlaunched a new pillar under its Momentum for Change initiative focused on Climate Neutral Nowas part of larger efforts to showcase successful climate action around the worldThe UNFCCC secretariat UN Climate Change was established in 1992 when countries adopted the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCCWith the subsequent adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 and the Paris Agreement in 2015 Parties to these three agreements have progressively reaffirmed the secretariat’s role as the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate changeSince 1995 the secretariat is located in Bonn GermanyThe secretariat provides technical expertise and assists in the analysis and review of climate change information reported by Parties and in the implementation of the Kyoto mechanisms It also maintains the registry for Nationally Determined Contributions NDC established under the Paris Agreement a key aspect of implementation of the Paris AgreementThe secretariat organizes and supports between two and four negotiating sessions each year The largest and most important is the Conference of the Parties held annually and hosted in different locations around the globe It is the largest annual United Nations conference attended on average by around 25000 participants In addition to these major conferences the secretariat organizes annual sessions of the so-called subsidiary bodies as well as a large number of meetings and workshops throughout the yearIn recent years the secretariat also supports the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action agreed by governments to signal that successful climate action requires strong support from a wide range of actors including regions cities business investors and all parts of civil society At UN Climate Change Conferences a large number of events demonstrate how non-Party stakeholders are working with governments and the UN system to implement the Paris AgreementFRAMED FROM NDC PARTNERSHIPORG Q376 With reference to the Special Climate Change Fund consider the following statements :1 It was established in 1991 under UNFCCC to finance projects which enable the adaptation to climate change2 It is operated by United Nation Environment Programme UNEP amp World Meteorological Organisation WMOSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DIt was established in 2001 under UNFCCC to finance projects which enable the adaptation to climate changeIt is operated by Global Environment Facility GEFEXPLANATION :In 2001 Parties to the UNFCCC established the Special Climate Change Fund SCCF to support climate change activities that are complementary to the GEF’s climate change projects with a special focus on the most vulnerable countries The objective of the Special Climate Change Fund SCCF is to support adaptation and technology transfer projects and programs that: are countryFRAMED FROM IUCNORG Q375 Which among the following country is not the member of the “Mangroves for The Future” A Cambodia B MyanmarC LaosD MaldivesAns CMangroves for the Future MFFLocation: Member countries: Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Maldives Myanmar Pakistan Seychelles Sri Lanka Thailand and Vietnam Outreach countries: Malaysia Dialogue countries: Kenya and TanzaniaDuration: Established in 2006 MFF is currently in its third phase 2015 – 2018 Project Background: The devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 laid bare the vital link between coastal ecosystems and human livelihoods It was United States President Bill Clinton’s vision that rebuilding in tsunami-hit areas should improve natural infrastructure and strengthen resilience against future natural disasters In response to this vision IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Development Programme UNDP developed Mangrovesfor the Future in 2006 Since then MFF has grown to include eight institutional partners plus a growing number of countries At the launch of the Tsunami Legacy report at the United Nations in New York in April 2009 Bill Clinton acclaimed MFF as one of the most positive and forward-looking developments of the post-tsunami periodMangroves for the Future MFF is a unique partner-led initiative to promote investment in coastal ecosystem conservation for sustainable development Co-chaired by IUCN and UNDP MFF provides a platform for collaboration among the many different agencies sectors and countries which are addressing challenges to coastal ecosystem and livelihood issues The goal is to promote an integrated ocean-wide approach to coastal management and to building the resilience of ecosystem-dependent coastal communities Mangroves are the flagship of the initiative but MFF is inclusive of all types of coastal ecosystem such as coral reefs estuaries lagoons sandy beaches seagrass and wetlandsFRAMED FROM The Hindu Q374 Which among the following is/are classified under the Third Generation Vaccines 1 DTP vaccine2 DNA Vaccine3 Polio VaccineSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D Only 2Ans DDTP vaccine – Second generation VaccineDNA Vaccine- Third generation VaccinePolio Vaccine- First generation VaccineDNA vaccination is a technique for protecting against disease by injection with genetically engineered DNA so cells directly produce an antigen producing a protective immunological response DNA vaccines have potential advantages over conventional vaccines including the ability to induce a wider range of immune response typesSeveral DNA vaccines are available for veterinary use Currently no DNA vaccines have been approved for human use Research is investigating the approach for viral bacterial and parasitic diseases in humans as well as for several cancersApplicationsNo DNA vaccines have been approved for human use in the United States Few experimental trials have evoked a response strong enough to protect against disease and the technique’s usefulness remains to be proven in humans A veterinary DNA vaccine to protect horses from West Nile virus has been approvedFirst-Generation Vaccines Attenuated and inactivated vaccines are identified in the first generation which use a primary method in their production Attenuated pathogens full organisms or inactivated bacterial toxin which are effectively immunogenic are used in making these vaccines2nd Generation Vaccines:-The second generation vaccines were created in order to minimize the risks of having the pathogen revert to a dangerous formThe way these vaccines work is that they do not contain the whole organism but rather subunits Subunits may consist of the toxins that the pathogen create if they are bacterial Another example of subunit vaccines are those that only contain protein sections of the pathogen such as an acellular formA great example of a 2nd generation vaccine is DTaP The vaccine contains diptheria toxoid tetanus toxoid pertussis toxoid as well as the acellular version of pertussisAs with the issues with the 1st generation of vaccines the 2nd generation vaccines can generate antibody response and T-helper response but AGAIN no T-Killer responseFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS Q373 Which among the following is/are the examples of The Near Field Communication 1 Public transport card readers2 Smart phones3 Touch payment terminalsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DNear-field communication NFC is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic devices one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone to establish communication by bringing them within 4 cm 16 in of each other1NFC devices are used in contactless payment systems similar to those used in credit cards and electronic ticket smartcards and allow mobile payment to replace or supplement these systems This is sometimes referred to as NFC/CTLS Contactless or CTLS NFC NFC is used for social networking for sharing contacts photos videos or files2 NFC-enabled devices can act as electronic identity documents and keycards3 NFC offers a low-speed connection with simple setup that can be used to bootstrap more capable wireless connectionsFRAMED FROM SHANKAR ENVIRONMENT Q372 With respect to the Global Tiger Forum GTF consider the following statements :1 It is an international symposium to save Tigers in the world with support of South Asian Countries2 Headquarter of the GTF is located in India because India has the largest tiger population in the world Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BGTF is an intergovernmental body to undertake worldwide campaign amp a common programme to save tigers in the worldInternational Symposium on Tiger held at New Delhi during February 1993 adopted a Delhi declaration on Tiger conservation Headquarter of the GTF is located in India because India has the largest tiger population in the world FRAMED FROM MAJID HUSSAIN’S INDIAN GEOGRAPHY Q371 Consider the following :1 Jai Samand Lake : Largest Artificial lake2 Pulicat lake : Has a largest number of islands within3 Vembanad lake : Largest KayalsWhich among the above is/are correctly matched A Only 2B 1 amp 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans BExplanation :1Kolleru lake has the largest number of islands within Kolleru lake is formed between deltas of Godavari amp Krishna riversKolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh and formsthe largest shallow freshwater3 lake in Asia 15 kilometers away from the city of Eluru Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas4 Kolleru spans into two districts – Krishna and West Godavari The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammilerustreams and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari irrigation systems by over 67 major and minor irrigation canals This lake is a major tourist attraction Many birds migrate here in winter such as Siberian crane ibisand painted storks The lake was an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratorybirds including the grey or spot-billed pelican Pelecanus philippensis The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India’s Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 308 km2Egrets grey herons painted storks and black-headed ibises gathering in thousands at Kolleru Lake Andhra Pradesh IndiaKolleru Lake under Ramsar Convention allowing local communities Here: Vaddi Community to continue their occupation of culture fish and caught fish covers 90100 hectares 222600 acres and Kolleru Lake underWildlife Sanctuary covers 166000 acres 67200 ha2Pulicat lake : Pulicat Lagoon is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilika Lake Pulicat Lagoon is considered to be the second largest brackish water body in India measuring 759 km2 The Lagoon is one the three important wetlands to attract North-East Monsoon rain clouds during October to December season to Tamil Nadu The lagoon comprises the following regions which adds up 759 km2 according to Andhra Pradesh Forest Department: 1 Pulicat Lake Tamil Nadu-TN amp Andhra Pradesh-AP 2 Marshy/WetlandLand Region AP 3 Venadu Reserve Forest AP 4 Pernadu Reserve Forest AP The lagoon was cut across in the middle the Sriharikota Link Road which divided the water body into lake and marshy land The lake encompasses the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary The barrier island of Sriharikota separates the lake from the Bay of Bengal and is home to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre1 Major part of the lake comes under Nellore district of Andhra pradesh3 Vembanad lake:Vembanad Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol is the longest lake in India1 and the largest lake in the state of Kerala Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala it is known as Vembanadu Lake in Kottayam Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad and Kochi Lake in Kochi Several groups of small islands including Vypin Mulavukad Vallarpadam Willingdon Island are located in the Kochi Lake portion Kochi Port is built around the Willingdon Island and the Vallarpadam islandThe Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake High levels of pollution have been noticed at certain hotspots of the Vembanad backwaters Government of India has identified the Vembanad wetland under National Wetlands Conservation Programme4 Jai Samand Lake:Dhebar Lake also known as Jaisamand Lake is India’s second-largest artificial lake after Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar1 It is located in the Udaipur District of Rajasthan State in western India It has an area of 87 km2 34 sq mi when full and was created in the 17th century when Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati River It is about 450 km 280 mi from the district headquarters of Udaipur When first built it was the largest artificial lake in the world The surrounding Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary around Dhebar Lake can be reached by the state highway to Banswara from Udaipur It is about 270 km 168 mi from Parsad A village on National Highway No 8 Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 1620 square kilometres 16200 ha mostly teakforest on the shores of Dhebar Lake The lake has three islands measuring from 10 to 40 acres 40000 to 162000 m2 each The Dhebar Lake Marble Dam is 3000 m 9843 ft long and is a part of the Heritage Monuments of India The dam also has the Hawa Mahal Palace winter Capital of the erstwhile Maharanas of MewarFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -MAY 2018 Q370 With reference to the CLOUD ACT consider the following statements :1 It has been passed by the US Congress very recently to make artificial rain by spraying clouds with substances like Silver Iodide 2 US has enacted in 2018 by passing the Consolidated Appropriations ActSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BCloud act – The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data CLOUD Act passed by the US Congress earlier this year seeks to de-monopolise control over data from US authorities  The law will for the first time allow tech companies to share data directly with certain foreign governments This however requires an executive agreement between the US and the foreign country certifying that the state has robust privacy protections and respect for due process and the rule of law Before this Cloud Act an Indian officer investigating would have to raise a request for data to the US government where it is storedHow CLOUD act impacts law enforcement in India :- Timely access to electronic data for police is required to prevent mitigate or prosecute even a routine crime With the enactment of the CLOUD Act an Indian officer for the purposes of an investigation will no longer have to make a request to the US government but can approach the company directlyFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS -AUGUST 2018 Q369 Which among the following is/are the expected benefits to a country by signing the pact of Duqm port in Oman 1 Port is located near the Persian Gulf through which half of the world’s oil tanker pass2 It has a special economic zone where 25 billion investments are expected to be made by the Indian companiesWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AIt has a special economic zone where 18 billion investments are expected to be made by the Indian companiesPort is located near the Persian Gulf through which half of the world’s oil tanker passIt is also near the Chabahar port of IranFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS -AUGUST 2018 Q368 What is/are the consequence/ consequences of a country becoming the member of the ‘European Bank for Reconstruction amp Development’ 1 Membership would provide access to the technical amp financial assistance of the bank related to the development of the private sector2 Co-financing opportunities access to the international markets will be enhanced through the membershipWhich of the statements given above is/are correctA 1 onlyB 2 onlyC Both 1 amp 2D Neither 1 nor 2 Ans BMembership would provide access to the technical assistance amp sectoral knowledge of the bank related to the development of the private sectorCo-financing opportunities access to the international markets will be enhanced through the membershipExplanation:The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD is an international financial institution founded in 1991 As a multilateral developmental investment bank the EBRD uses investment as a tool to build market economies Initially focused on the countries of the former Eastern Bloc it expanded to support development in more than 30 countries from central Europe to central Asia Similar to other multilateral development banks the EBRD has members from all over the world North America Africa Asia and Australia see below with the biggest shareholder being the United States but only lends regionally in its countries of operations Headquartered in London the EBRD is owned by 69 countries and two EU institutions 69th being Indiarecently in July 2018 Despite its public sector shareholders it invests in private enterprises together with commercial partnersThe EBRD is not to be confused with the European Investment Bank EIB which is owned by EU member states and is used to support EU policy EBRD is also distinct from the Council of Europe Development Bank CEBFRAMED FROM INDIAN EXPRESS -AUGUST 2018 Q367 STARLINK refers to :A It is a research amp development project developed by Google X to provide internet access to rural amp remote areasB It is the solar powered drone launched by facebook to provide internet access to four billion people around the world C Any type of drone that can be controlled by the Microwave signals of high wavelengthD It is the planned constellation of satellites that would provide high speed global internet connectionAns DStarlink is a satellite constellation development project underway by SpaceX1 to develop a low-cost high-performance satellite bus and requisite customer ground transceivers to implement a new space-basedInternet communication system23 By 2017 SpaceX submitted regulatory filings to launch nearly 12000 satellites to orbit by the mid-2020s4SpaceX also plans to sell satellites that use a satellitebus that may be used for military5 scientific or exploratory purposes6 In November 2018 SpaceX received FCC approval to deploy 7518 broadband satellites in addition to the 4425 satellites that were approved in March 2018 Development began in 2015 and prototype test-flight satellites were launched on 22 February 2018Initial operation of the constellation could begin in 2020 with satellite deployment beginning mid 2019The SpaceX satellite development facility in Redmond Washington houses the research and development operations for the satellite Internet projectFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q366 Which among the following sites have been identified for the development of Water Aerodromes 1 Wular lake2 Sabarmati river front3 Chilika lakeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans CChilika lake IN Orissa Gujarat’s Sardar Sarovar Dam Sabarmati river front have been identified for the development of Water AerodromesFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q365 Which among the following products have been classified into Minor Forest Products 1 Tamarind 2 Sandalwood3 Bamboo4 Cane5 Fuel amp TimberSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1345B 245C Only 2 amp 5D 134Ans DMajor Forest Produce and Minor Forest Products The Major Forest Products comprise Pulpwood SandalwoodSocial Forestry that incudes Fuel and Timber The Minor Forest Products include the items such as tamarind curry leaf Tendu Patta gallnut Cane Soapnut tree moss and now Bamboo alsoFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q364 Consider the following :1 Magnetic Rheological Fluid Damper2 Macro encapsulation device for treatment of Diabetes3 Smartphone based Camera SensorWhich among the above projects have been developed under the Imprint-2 Initiative A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 1Ans BMagnetic Rheological Fluid Damper Smartphone based Camera Sensor- are the projects of IMPRINT INITIATIVEFor details of the projects open the link : FROM THE HINDU -AUGUST 2018 Q363 Which among the following have been accorded Geographical Indication status 1 Blue pottery of Jaipur2 Tirupati ladoos3 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry4 Nagpur OrangeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 124B 2 amp 4C 234D 1234Ans DFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q362 With reference to the news what is Blockchain Bond A It is the new debt instrument issued by World Bank by using ledger technology B It is a type of bond purchased by buyers interested in earning a revenue stream from the British pound or sterlingC Republic of Seychelles has launched the Bond a novel financing initiative which taps into capital markets to fund ocean-related environmental projectsD It is the bond issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees rather than the local currencyAns AThe World Bank is turning to blockchain to help it raise moneyThe international lender is planning to issue what it says is the world’s first global blockchainbond a notable mainstream endorsement of the emerging technologyBlockchain is best known as the technology underpinning bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies It serves as a digital record of financial transactionsThe World Bank has hired Commonwealth Bank of Australia CBAUF to manage the bond which is expected to raise as much as 100 million Australian dollars 73 millionFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q361 Which of the following best describes the term “Mobilise Your City” sometimes seen in news A It is an initiative to support three Indian cities to reduce Green House Gas emissionsB It is a part of Swacch Bharat Mission to make Indian cities clean C It is the Heat Action Plan adopted in Climate Change Conference to keep global average temperature below 20 CD It is an initiative to support Indian cities to reduce atmospheric pollution as a part of health initiativeAns AIndia and France sign an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” MYC European Union agrees to Euro 35 million for investments and technical assistance within the Mobilise Your City MYC programme in India MYC aims at supporting three pilot cities viz Nagpur Kochi and Ahmedabad for reduction of Green House Gas GHG emissions related to urban transportFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q360 With reference to the PISA Programme For International Student Assessment consider the following statements :1 PISA test introduced in the year 2000 by UNICEF United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund 2 The test is carried out once in every two yearsWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DPISA test introduced in the year 2000 by OECDThe test is carried out once in every three yearsThe Programme for International Student Assessment PISA is a worldwide study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD in member and non-member nations intended to evaluate educational systems by measuring 15-year-old school pupils’ scholastic performance on mathematics science and reading It was first performed in 2000 and then repeated every three years Its aim is to provide comparable data with a view to enabling countries to improve their education policies and outcomes It measures problem solving and cognition The 2015 version of the test was published on 6 December 2016FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q359 With reference to O-Smart scheme consider the following statements :1 It is the Earth Ministry’s scheme to address Ocean development activities 2 The scheme covers 16 sub projects with an overall cost of Rs 1700 croresWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AThe scheme covers 16 sub projects with an overall cost of Rs 1623 croresFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q358 Which among the following is/are modified Operational Guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana 1 Only Perennial horticulture crops are included on pilot basis under the ambit of PMFBY 2 Farmers will be paid 11 interest by insurance companies Which of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-Farmers will be paid 12 interest by insurance companies-State Governments will have to pay 12 interest for delay in release of state share of subsidy-It includes Perennial horticulture crops on pilot basis under the ambit of PMFBY -It provides add on coverage for crop loss -Release of upfront premium subsidy FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q357 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana consider the following statements :1 It is a life insurance scheme which includes age between 18 to 50 years2 The annual premium of Rs12 will be paid by the Union government 3 The benefit includes Rs 2 lakhs in case of death due to any causeWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans BPradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana is a accident insurance scheme which includes age between 18 to 50 yearsPradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is a life insurance which includes age between 18 to 70 yearsPradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana : The annual premium of Rs12 will be paid by the Union government Pradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana : The annual premium of Rs330 will be paid by the Union government FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q356 Which among the following are mandatory to mention on the label of the food items as per regulations of Food Safety amp Standards Regulations Act2018 1Trans fats2 Sugar 3 Salt4 Genetically Engineered Goods / ingredients derived from GMO5 Folic acidWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A 145B 1234C 123D 12345Ans BThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI on August 17 2018 constituted a group of experts from health and nutrition sector to look into the issue of food labellingThe expert panel will be headed by B Sesikeran former director of National Institute of Nutrition NIN and comprises Hemalatha and Dr Nikhil Tandon The panel will study in detail the concerns of the industry and make recommendations The announcement regarding the constitution of the Committee was made by FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal while addressing a national consultation on the draft regulation on food labelling organised by the CUTS InternationalAgarwal also made it clear that Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI will go ahead with the labelling norms even if there is no full consensus on the matter after the panel’s suggestionsIn April 2018 the FSSAI had come out with the draft of ‘Food Safety and Standards Labelling and Display Regulations 2018’ that propose mandatory red-label marking on packaged food products containing high levels of fat sugar and saltHowever for now the government has put on hold these draft regulations following the concerns raised by stakeholdersDraft provisions of Food Safety and Standards Labelling and Display Regulations 2018• The draft regulations suggest for mandatory declaration by packaged food manufacturers about nutritional information such as calories total fat trans fat sugar and salt per serve on the front of the pack• The draft pitches for a colour code proposes that the high fats such as sugar and salt trans-fat and sodium content should be coloured as ‘red’ if the value of energy from total sugar or fat is more than 10 percent of the total energy in the 100 grams or 100 ml of the product • The colour coding will make it easier for consumers to know about the nutritional value of food products and will help them make choices as per their requirements • It also makes mandatory to label food stuffs as ‘Contains GMO/Ingredients derived from GMO’ if the items contain 5 percent or more Genetically Engineered GE ingredients • The nutritional information should also be provided in the form of bar codeFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q355 Consider the following statements with reference to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch that sometimes seen in news :1 It is a gyre of marine debris particles in the central North Pacific Ocean2 It is located from 135°E to 155°WWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AThe Great Pacific garbage patch also described as the Pacific trash vortex is a gyre of marine debris particles in the central North Pacific Ocean It is located roughly from 135°W to 155°W and 35°N to 42°NThe collection of plastic floating trash halfway between Hawaii and California extends over an indeterminate area of widely varying range depending on the degree of plastic concentration used to define itThe patch is characterized by exceptionally high relative pelagic concentrations of plastic chemical sludge and other debris that have been trapped by the currents of the North Pacific Gyre3 Despite the common public image of islands offloating rubbish its low density 4 particles per cubic meter prevents detection by satellite imagery or even by casual boaters or divers in the area It consists primarily of an increase in suspended often microscopic particles in the upper water columnThe patch is not easily seen from the sky because the plastic is dispersed over a large area Researchers from The Ocean Cleanup project claimed that the patch covers 16 million square kilometers The plastic concentration is estimated to be up to 100 kilograms per square kilometer in the center going down to 10 kilograms per square kilometer in the outer parts of the patch An estimated 80000 metric tons of plastic inhabit the patch totaling 18 trillion pieces 92 of the mass in the patch comes from objects larger than 05 centimetersResearch indicates that the patch is rapidly accumulatingA similar patch of floating plastic debris is found in the Atlantic Ocean called the North Atlantic garbage patchFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q354 Consider the following statements with reference to the Heritage Irrigation Structures that sometimes seen in news :1 These structures have been created to ease irrigation by creating partition between the acidic amp alkaline soil2 This scheme has excluded old operational irrigation structures Which of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DAt the 63rd meeting of International Executive Council IEC held at Adelaide Australia on 28 June 2012 President Gao Zhanyi suggested that a process for recognition of the historical irrigation structures on the lines of World Heritage Sites as recognized by UNESCO shall be initiated Accordingly a Task Team comprising of the following members was set up to work out objectives guidelines and procedures to select the historical irrigation structures The Scheme was discussed during the meeting of WG-HIST at 65th IEC meeting The members suggested changes in the scope of the Scheme The present Scheme has been revised and updated to include both the old operational irrigation structures as well as structures that have primarily archival value It is proposed that a historical irrigation and/or drainage structure fulfilling the criterion laid down in this document shall be recognized as “Heritage Irrigation Structure” HIS The nomination forms received by 30 June every year will be processed together and presented to the following Executive Council meeting after due processing Nominations are invited from ICID National Committees for selection of “World Heritage Irrigation Structures” WHIS thatincludes both old operational irrigation structures as well as those having an archival value A Task Team is set up every year to select historical drainage/drainage structures as received from various National Committees NCs to give recognition to the historical irrigation structures on the lines of World Heritage Sites as recognized by UNESCO National Committee can nominate more than one structure using separate nomination form for each Associated Members and non-member countries can nominate their structures through the neighboring active national committees or by submitting directly to the ICID Central OfficeFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q353 Which of the following best describes “MOVE” sometimes seen in news A It is the Global Mobility Summit organized by Niti Ayog to make Indian cities pollution freeB It is an Intergovernmental agreement on the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse C It is the Global Mobility Summit organized by UNFCCC between the Commonwealth and the States on environment issuesD It is an inter governmental agreement for the promotion of political amp economic relations with the ASEANAns ATo showcase innovation and build a platform to shape the future of mobility NITI Aayog is proud to host the first Move Summit 2018 In New Delhi on 7th and 8th September 2018 stakeholders from across the sectors of mobility and transportation will gather to co-create a public interest framework to revolutionize transport Together government industry academia civil society and media will set the base for a transport system which is safe clean shared and connected and affordable accessible and inclusiveThe Move Summit will address these challenges through two major channels:THE CORE SUMMIT AND PARALLEL EVENTS It will help leverage a number of unique features of India’s mobility ecosystem:a Tremendous potential for a fundamental shiftb Low lock-in-effectc Scale and size d Frugal innovation ande Globally-recognized technological prowessThe Move Summit will seek to integrate India’s efforts around sustainable development urbanization clean energy and more through the unique lens of mobilityFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q352 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana consider the following statements :1 Institutional treatment is the part of this Scheme2 It will cover over 10 crore people for secondary amp tertiary care hospitalization 3 Members of the family should not be more than 5 to be eligible for the scheme Which of the statements given above is/are correct A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans B1st statement : Institution treatment means a hospital nursing facility or other It is a fabricated statement3rd statement : It is also wrong It is not the feature of this schemePrime Minister Narendra Modi launched ambitious Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana PMJAY under Ayushman Bharat umbrella at Ranchi Jharkhand The scheme aims to provide annual health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to 1074 crore beneficiary families ie over 50 crore beneficiaries across India It is touted as world’s largest healthcare scheme that will serve beneficiary population that equals 27-28 European countries and almost equal to population of Canada Mexico and US put together The scheme will become operational from September 25 2018 ie on birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyay FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -JUNE 2018 Q351 Which of the following best describes “RIMPAC” sometimes seen in news A It is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shippingB It is the world’s largest military exercise between United States amp South Korea C It is a naval ship that is built and primarily intended for naval warfareD It is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise administered by the United States Navy’s pacific fleetAns DRIMPAC the Rim of the Pacific Exercise is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise RIMPAC is held bienniallyduring June and July of even-numbered years from Honolulu Hawaii It is hosted and administered by the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet headquartered at Pearl Harbor in conjunction with the Marine Corps the Coast Guard and Hawaii National Guard forces under the control of the Governor of Hawaii The US invites military forces from the Pacific Rim and beyond to participate With RIMPAC the United States Pacific Command seeks to enhance interoperability among Pacific Rim armed forces ostensibly as a means of promoting stability in the region to the benefit of all participating nations Described by the US Navy as a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceansRIMPAC 2018On 23 May 2018 the Pentagon announced that it had disinvited China because of recent militarization of islands in the South China Sea after China had announced in January that it had been invitedThe PRC has previously attended RIMPAC 2014 amp 2016On 30 May 2018 the US Navy announced that the following navies would take part in the exercise FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -JUNE 2018 Q350 With reference to the “Polargap Project” consider the following statements :1 It is an international mission to capture data about the Earth’s electrical amp magnetic field2 This project is largely funded by the World bankWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DPolarGAP is an ambitious international mission to capture new and critical data about the Earth’s global gravity field Innovative radar systems and Lidar technologies will also be deployed from Twin Otter aircraft to fill the ‘data gap’ in measurements of surface elevation over the South Pole region south of 835°Two earth observing satellite missions GOCE and CryoSat 2 mounted by the European Space Agency ESA revolutionised scientists’ ability to ‘map’ the Earth’s global gravity field and monitor how Earth’s ice fields are responding to global change However because GOCE’s orbit did not cross the Poles there is a data gap at the South PoleThe PolarGAP project will collect new gravity data and combine them with datasets from other Antarctic missions to build the first accurately constrained global gravity model This is essential as global gravity data provide unique informationon mass distribution and transport in the Earth System linked to processes and changes in the Solid Earth hydrology cryosphere oceans and atmosphere Key applications of gravity data include geodetic studies levelling and mapping navigation GPS/GLONASS and satellite orbit planningFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -JULY 2018 Q349 Recently environment minister inaugurates advanced system of air quality “SAFAR” With reference to this project consider the following statements :1 It will monitor all the weather parameters like temperature wind speed amp wind direction 2 The system will also monitor existence of Benzene Methane amp TolueneWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AScienceamp Technology Earth Sciences Environment Forest amp Climate Change Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan unveiled a state-of-the-art Air Quality and Weather Forecast System– SAFAR System of Air Quality and Weather Forecastingat ChandniChowkin Delhi today The giant true colour LED display gives out real-time air quality index on 24×7 basis with colour coding alongwith 72-hour advance forecastThe system first of its kind in the country was developed indigenously in record time by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Pune and operationalized by India Meteorological Department IMDThe minister said based on the Air Quality Index on a particular day Health advisory and related precaution will be notified to prepare citizens well in advance Dr Harsh Vardhan further added that in addition to monitoring and forecasting of regular air quality and weather parameters the ChandniChowk air quality station will also measure sun’s UV-Index and will provide measurement of online automatic ultrafine particles PM1 and Mercury both of which have direct relevance to human health Based on UVI skin advisories will be issued on display“Our mission model project SAFAR is implemented in four cities of India – Delhi Pune Mumbai and Ahmedabad as an operational service Accordingto a preliminary economic assessment of the benefits of the system if 5 of people suffering from air-pollution related diseases take advantage of the advisories and precautionsin Delhi alone it would result in a saving of nearly Rs 2500 crores in terms of health-related cost benefit” said Dr Harsh Vardhan addressing a large gathering at Town Hall in ChandniChowkThe system will be an integral part of India’s first Air Quality Early Warning System operational in Delhi and will strengthen the existing air quality network of SAFAR Central Pollution Control Board and Delhi Pollution Control CommitteeSAFAR will accelerate public awareness and preparedness of air pollution and weather extremes It will also lead to better understanding of linkages among emissions weather pollution and climate It will monitor all weather parameters like temperature rainfall humidity wind speed and wind directionIn addition to regular air quality parameters like PM25 PM10 Sulfur Dioxide Ozone Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide the system will also monitor the existence of Benzene Toluene and XyleneBesides health SAFAR system would benefit cost savings to several other sectors like agriculture aviation infrastructure disaster management skill tourism and many others which directly or indirectly get affected by air quality and weather FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q348 Which of the following best describes “Global Green Bond Partnership” sometimes seen in news A This partnership will spread catchment area over 689 sq km to provide water for irrigation to cities states regionsB These bonds are issued by world bank in partnership with the government bodies private organisations or individual scientists to increase forest cover C This partnership will support efforts of cities states regions corporations private companies to accelerate issuance of green bondsD These bonds are issued by world bank in partnership with the government bodies private organisations or individual scientists to provide precious water for paddy cropsAns CThe Global Green Bond Partnership GGBP launched at the Global Climate Action Summit GCAS This new partnership will support efforts of sub-national entities such as cities states and regions corporations and private companies and financial institutions to accelerate the issuance of green bondsThe founding members of the Global Green Bond Partnership GGBP include the World Bank IFC – a member of the World Bank Group Amundi European Investment Bank Climate Bonds Initiative Ceres ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate amp Energy GCoM and the Low Emissions Development Strategies Global Partnership LEDS GPFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q347 With reference to the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme consider the following statements :1 It is proposed to cover all the oil seeds for which minimum support price is notified2 It does not involve any physical procurement of the crops3 All the payments will be done directly into registered bank account of the farmer Which of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans DThe Niti Aayog has released a three-year agenda for the Centre Of the several things it has touched upon one is agriculture with a focus on doubling farmers’ income The think-tank has recommended reforms in the APMC Act and tenancy laws and tweaks to the eNAM electronic National Agriculture Market It has also suggested ‘Price Deficiency Payment’ system to address the gaps in Minimum Support Price MSP based procurement of cropsWhat is itUnder Price Deficiency Payment farmers are proposed to be compensated for the difference between the government-announced MSPs for select crops and their actual market prices For crops such as rice and wheat where it is effective now MSP announcements will continue For other targeted crops price deficiency payments will be made However it has to be noted that there may be a cap on the extent to which the Centre will bridge the gap between MSP and market priceNiti Aayog has said that the farmer may be entitled to the difference up to say 10 per cent To avail this benefit eachfarmer would have to register with the nearest APMC mandi and report the total area sown The subsidy may be paid via Direct Benefit Transfer DBT into the farmer’s Aadhaar-linked bank accountWhy is it importantThe key benefit from the price deficiency payment is that it will reduce the need for the government to actually procure food crops transport and store them and then dispose of them under PDS The difference between the support and market prices can instead simply be paid in cash to the farmer Price deficiency payment can also keep India’s bill on food subsidies under check believes Niti Aayog India’s food subsidy schemes have frequently come under the WTO scanner Even in the meeting held in March this year there were questions raised on the minimum support price programmes for wheat sugarcane and pulses by the US EU and AustraliaThese countries see India’s procurement subsidies as trade-distorting In recent years the government has been seeing the accumulation of large food grain stocks in its godowns over and above the buffer requirement This entails storage and wastage costs that add on to the subsidy billFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q346 Recently Government has hiked customs duties of several items to curb imports of non-essential goods Which among the following items are exempted under the custom duty 1 E-cigarettes2 Aviation turbine fuel3 Decorative sheets4 Beeds amp BanglesWhich of the options given above is/are correct A 234B Only 1C 1 amp 3D Only 4Ans BCustom DutySno Item 1 Air Conditioner 2 Refrigerators3 Washing Machines Less than 10kg 4 Compressor for ACs Refrigerators 5 Speakers 6 Footwear 7 Radial car tyres 8 Non-industrial diamonds 9 Diamonds semi-processed 10 Lab grown diamonds 11 Cut polished coloured gem stones 12 Jewellery- precious metal or metal clad with precious metal 13 Goldsmith or Silversmith wares – precious metal or metal clad with precious metal 14 Shower bath bath sink wash basin of plastic 15 Plastic items- boxes case containers bottles insulated ware 16 Kitchenware tableware household items of plastic 17 Other plastic items- office stationary fitting for furniture decorative sheets statuettes beads and bangles18 Trunks suitcases brief cases travel bags and other bags 19 Aviation turbine fuel FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q345 With reference to the Price Support scheme consider the following statements :1 Physical procurement of the oilseeds pulses amp Copra will be done by NAFED amp Food Corporation of India2 Procurement expenditure amp losses due to procurement will be borne by the State governmentWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAnsAProcurement expenditure amp losses due to procurement will be borne by the Union government as per normsPhysical procurement of the oilseeds pulses amp Copra will be done by Central Nodal agencies with the proactive role of the State governments FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q344 India has recently signed COMCASA Agreement What is/are the consequence/consequences for India by signing the agreement 1 It allows the India to transfer electronic systems amp ensure secrecy of its C4ISR systems2 By signing the agreement India would have to buy American Military equipmentWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D-It allows the US to transfer high tech electronic systems amp ensure secrecy of its C4ISR Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance amp Reconnaissance systems-By signing the agreement It is not mean that India would have to necessarily buy American Military equipmentExplanation :It is one of the three foundational defence pacts that needs to be signed by a country in order to obtain high-tech military hardware from the US Before COMCASA India had signed only one of these agreements – Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement LEMOA – in 2016 The two countries are yet to begin talks on the third agreement – Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-spatial Cooperation BECA2 The agreement will give Indian military access to function on high-end secured and encrypted communication equipment which are installed on American platforms obtained by Indian Armed Forces These platforms include C-130 J C-17 P-8I aircraft and Apache and Chinook helicopters3 The act is usually known as the Communication and Information on Security Memorandum of Agreement CISMOA But it was changed to COMCASA to signify its India-specific alterations4 It will also provide a legal framework for the transfer of encrypted communication security equipment from the US to India It is believed to be safer and more secure than the system that India uses right now “Signing of Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement COMCASA will enable India to access advanced technologies from USA” Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while addressing the media5 The agreement was pending for almost ten years One of the major reasons for this was the fear that India may compromise its operational independence Critics had also pointed out that the agreement could jeopardise India’s established military ties with Russia and access to their weapons systemsThe agreement is also of political significance with the general elections scheduled to take place next year In 2016 the BJP government had to face a lot of criticism from the opposition parties for signing LEMOAThese agreements and Donald Trump administration’s decision to give India STA-1 status Strategic Trade Authorization-1 shows the country’s importance in the US strategic calculus“We’ll be meeting PM Modi on how to advance relationship in the new era of growth under his leadership and President Trump We had many productive and forward thinking conversations on our bilateral relationship and our shared future” Pompeo said after ‘22’ talksFRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q343 Currently India is a member of which among the following organizations / groups 1 Missile Technology Control Regime2 Australia Group3 Wassenaar Arrangement4 Nuclear Suppler GroupWhich of the statements given above is/are correct A Only 2 amp 3B 234C Only 1 amp 2D 123Ans DSome countries are opposing the Indian entry into NSG because India has not signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty NPTQ342 With respect to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana which among the following is NOT correctA It is a social welfare scheme to provide LPG connections in BPL householdsB The scheme was launched in the year 2015C The Government has set a target of 5 crores LPG connections under the YojanaD The objective of the scheme is to safeguard the health of women and children by providing them with clean cooking fuelAns B- The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana PMUY is a welfare program of the government of India launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016The stated objective of the program is providing 50000000 LPG connections to women from families below the poverty lineFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ341 Which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 COP 11 : Minimata convention on mercury2 COP 3 : Kyoto protocol on climate change3 COP 1 : Montreal ProtocolSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans BCOP-4 conference in Buenos COP 3 : Kyoto protocol on climate changegtCOP 11 : Montreal It took place between 28 November and 9 December 2005 in Montreal Quebec Canada It was the first Meeting of the Parties CMP 1 to the Kyoto Protocol since their initial meeting in Kyoto in 1997 It was one of the largest intergovernmental conferences on climate change ever gtCOP1 : Minimata convention on mercuryFRAMED FROM MAP SECTION Q340 Consider the following :1 Rajpipla range : Rajasthan2 Suket hills : Himachal Pradesh3 Kali river : DelhiSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 123D 2 amp 3Ans BRajpipla range : GujaratKali river : Source : Doon valley in UttarakhandFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q339 Which of the following is/are true with respect to the petroleum Panchayat yojna 1 It has replaced Pradhan Mantri Ujwal Yojana to deal with issue of safe use of LPG2 It was launched in 20153 Availability of refill cylinders is one of the key feature of this schemeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans DIt was launched in 23rd September 2017It is backup scheme to existing Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana LPG Panchayat will serve as an interactive platform between those who received LPG cylinders under PMUY One panchayat will have around 100 LPG customers of nearby areas The panchayats discuss issues such as safe practices quality of service provided by distributors and availability of refill cylindersFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q338 Which among the following species is/are the examples of the Waterfowl 1 Wood Sandpiper2 Little cormorant3 Painted StorkSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans D The most common waterfowl are :Gadwall shoveler common teal cotton teal tufted duck knob-billed duck little cormorant great cormorant Indian shag ruff painted stork white spoonbill Asian open-billed stork oriental ibis darter common sandpiper wood sandpiper and green sandpiper The sarus crane with its spectacular courtship dance is also found hereFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q337 Which among the following statements is/are true with respect to the Special Drawing Rights 1 These are the foreign-exchange reserve assets defined and maintained by the World Bank 2 Private parties are restricted to hold or use them3 South African Rand amp British pound have been added to the XDR basket effectively from October 1 2016Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans DSpecial drawing rights ISO 4217 currency code XDR1 also abbreviated SDR are supplementary foreign-exchange reserve assets defined and maintained by the International Monetary Fund IMF The XDR is the unit of account for the IMF and is not a currency per se2 XDRs instead represent a claim to currency held by IMF member countries for which they may be exchanged3 The XDR was created in 1969 to supplement a shortfall of preferred foreign-exchange reserve assets namely gold and the US dollar3XDRs are allocated to countries by the IMF3 Private parties do not hold or use them4 The amount of XDRs in existence was around XDR 214 billion in August 2009 During the global financial crisis of 2009 an additional XDR 1826 billion were allocated to provide liquidity to the global economic system and supplement member countries’ official reserves By October 2014 the amount of XDRs in existence was XDR 204 billion5The value of the XDR is based on a basket of key international currencies reviewed by IMF every five years3 The weights assigned to each currency in the XDR basket are adjusted to take into account their current prominence in terms of international trade and national foreign exchange reserves3 In the review conducted in November 2015 the IMF decided that the Renminbi Chinese yuan would be added to the basket effective October 1 20166 From that date the XDR basket now consists of the following five currencies: US dollar 4173 Euro 3093 Renminbi Chinese yuan 1092 Japanese yen 833 British pound 809FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q336 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana 1 it is an annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic records only2 Philately as a hobby is an important component of this scheme3 Children must be between 10 to 18 years of age to be eligible for this schemeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D Only 2Ans DDeen Dayal Sparsh YojanaMinister of Communications Shri Manoj Sinha launched a Pan India scholarship program for school children called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to increase the reach of Philately Under the scheme of SPARSH Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude amp Research in Stamps as a Hobby it is proposed to award annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic record and also pursuing Philately as a hobby through a competitive selection process in all postal circles Briefing the media after the launch of the scheme Shri Sinha said that under the scheme it is proposed to award 920 scholarships to students pursuing Philately as a hobby Every Postal Circle will select a maximum of 40 scholarships representing 10 students each from Standard VI VII VIII amp IX The amount of Scholarship will be Rs 6000/- per annum Rs 500/- per monthPhilately is the hobby of collection and study of Postage stampsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q335 Which among the following is/are the cryptocurrencies 1 Litecoin2 Bitcoin3 NamecoinSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 123Ans Dcryptocurrencies such as Litecoin Namecoin and PPCoinThe first cryptocurrency to capture the public imagination was Bitcoin which was launched in 2009 by an individual or group known under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto As of September 2015 there were over 146 million bitcoins in circulation with a total market value of 34 billion Bitcoin’s success has spawned a number of competing cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin Namecoin and PPCoinCryptocurrencies make it easier to transfer funds between two parties in a transaction these transfers are facilitated through the use of public and private keys for security purposesThese fund transfers are done with minimal processing fees allowing users to avoid the steep fees charged by most banks and financial institutions for wire transfersFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q334 With reference to the news what are Bug Zappers A It is is a bio-remediation technique to get rid of oil spillB These are the fluorescent traps to eliminate bugs amp small insectsC These are the tools or methods to reduce the greenhouse gases D These are the Ultraviolet traps to eliminate various small flying insectsAns DUltraviolet traps called bug zappers are used to eliminate various small flying insects They are attracted to the UV and are killed using an electric shock or trapped once they come into contact with the device FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q333 Which among the following are the migratory wetland species 1 White-bellied Heron2 Siberian Crane3 Red-headed Vulture4 Spoon-billed SandpiperSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 4B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 2 amp 4Ans DMigratory wetland species: Baer’s Pochard Siberian Crane and Spoon-billed Sandpiper Non-migratory wetland species: White-bellied Heron Grassland species:Bengal Florican Great Indian Bustard Jerdon’s Courser and Sociable Lapwing Forest species:Forest Owlet Scavengers: Indian Vulture Red-headed Vulture White-backed Vulture and Slender-billed Vulture Himalayan Quail and Pink-headed Duck are now considered Extinct for all practical purposesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q332 With reference to the CITES what are Appendix II species A species that are listed after one member country has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling trade in a speciesB species that are threatened with extinction and are or may be affected by tradeC species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but may become so unless trade in specimens of such speciesD Species that are preserved under the biosphere reserves to prevent their extinctionAns CAppendix I : species that are threatened with extinction and are or may be affected by tradeAppendix II : species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but may become so unless trade in specimens of such speciesAppendix III : species that are listed after one member country has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling trade in a speciesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q331 What does Hedge Fund means A Funds provided for replacement and renovation of industriesB Open ended funds that pools capital from accredited individuals or institutional investorsC Start-up capital provided to new entrepreneursD Fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the countryAns BHedge Funds :A hedge fund is an investment fund that pools capital from accredited individuals or institutional investors and invests in a variety of assets often with complex portfolio-construction and risk-management techniquesIt is administered by a professional investment management firm and often structured as a limited partnership limited liability company or similar vehicleHedge funds are generally distinct from mutual funds as their use of leverage is not capped by regulators and distinct from private equity funds as the majority of hedge funds invest in relatively liquid assetsHedge funds are made available only to certain sophisticated or accredited investors and cannot be offered or sold to the general publicHedge funds are almost always open-ended and allow additions or withdrawals by their investors generally on a monthly or quarterly basis1 The value of an investor’s holding is directly related to the fund net asset valueFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q330 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Vernacular Press Act 1 The Act provided for submitting to police all the proof sheets of contents of papers before publication2 Final decision on the seditious news was to be determined by the Judiciary Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns AVernacular press act:It was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies—notably the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878–80The act was proposed by Lord Lytton then Viceroy of India and was unanimously passed by the Viceroy’s Council on March 14 1878 The act excluded English-language publications as it was meant to control seditious writing in ‘publications in Oriental languages’ everywhere in the country except for the SouthLord Wellesley regulated the press again in 1799 according to which press had to show and get approval of the government before the publication of any manuscript including advertisement During the Indian Rebellion of 1857 the Gagging Act” had been passed by Lord Canning which sought to regulate the establishment of printing presses and to restrain the mad of printed mater All presses had to have a license from the government with distinction between publications in English and other regional languages The Act also held that no printed material shall impugn the motives of the British Raj tending to bring it hatred and contempt and exciting unlawful resistance to its ordersAt the time the Vernacular Press Act was passed there were thirty five vernacular papers in Bengal including the Amrita Bazar Patrika the editor of which was one Sisir Kumar GhoseThe Vernacular Press Act stated that any magistrate or Commissioner of Police had the authority to call upon any printer or publisher of a newspaper to enter into a bond undertaking not to print a certain kind of material and could confiscate any printed material it deemed objectionable The Act provided for submitting to police all the proof sheets of contents of papers before publication What was seditious news was to be determined by the police and not by the judiciaryFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q329 Who among the following is/are associated with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 1 G SubramaniaIyer2 Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi3 P AnandacharluSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans BPoona Sarvajanik Sabha:It was a sociopolitical organisation in British India which started with the aim of working as a mediating body between the government and people of India and to popularise the peasants’ legal rights1 2 It started as an elected body of 95 members elected by 6000 persons on April 2 1870The Pune Sarvajanik Sabha provided many of the prominent leaders of national stature to the Indian freedom struggle including Bal Gangadhar Tilak It was formed in 1870 by S H Chiplunkar Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi Mahadev Govind Ranade et alMany eminent personalities such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak Gopal Hari Deshmukh Maharshi Annasaheb Patwardhan5 etc served as the Presidents of the organizationMadras Mahajan Sabha:The first organisation in the Madras Presidency to agitate for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by publicist GazuluLakshminarasu Chetty in 1849 This organisation did not survive for long and was eventually disbandedIn May 1884 M Veeraraghavachariar G SubramaniaIyer and P Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana SabhaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q328 Consider the following statements :1 Deposition of iron-rich dust into ocean waters enhances carbon sequestration2 Biochar is added to a landfill or used as a soil improver to create terra preta3 Harvesting of Seeweed is done to generate electricity or as a replacement for natural gasSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DCarbon SequestrationCarbon sequestration is the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide1 Carbon sequestration involves long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to mitigate or defer global warming It has been proposed as a way to slow the atmospheric and marine accumulation of greenhouse gases which are released by burning fossil fuels artificial capture and sequestration of industrially produced CO2 using subsurface saline aquifers reservoirs ocean water aging oil fields or other carbon sinksCarbon dioxide may be captured as a pure by-product in processes related to petroleum refining or from flue gases from power generation5 CO2 sequestration includes the storage part of carbon capture and storage which refers to large-scale artificial capture and sequestration of industrially produced CO2 using subsurface saline aquifers reservoirs ocean water aging oil fields or other carbon sinksBiosequestration or carbon sequestration through biological processes affects the global carbon cycle Examples include major climatic fluctuations such as the Azolla event which created the current Arctic climate Such processes created fossil fuels as well as clathrate and limestone By manipulating such processes geoengineers seek to enhance sequestrationPeat bogs are a very important carbon store Wetland soil is an important carbon sink 145 of the world’s soil carbon is found in wetlands while only 6 of the world’s land is composed of wetlandsOcean iron fertilization is an example of such a geoengineering technique23 Iron fertilization24 attempts to encourage phytoplankton growth which removes carbon from the atmosphere for at least a period of timeNatural iron fertilisation events eg deposition of iron-rich dust into ocean waters can enhance carbon sequestration The iron rich feces causes phytoplankton to grow and take up more carbon from the atmosphereWhen the phytoplankton dies some of it sinks to the deep ocean and takes the atmospheric carbon with it By reducing the abundance of sperm whales in the Southern Ocean whaling has resulted in an extra 200000 tonnes of carbon remaining in the atmosphere each year’Seaweed grows very fast and can theoretically be harvested and processed to generate biomethane via Anaerobic Digestion to generate electricity via Cogeneration/CHP or as a replacement for natural gas Ideal species for such farming and conversion include Laminaria digitata Fucus serratus and Saccharina latissimaBio-energy with carbon capture and storage BECCS‘BECCS refers to biomass in power stations and boilers that use carbon capture and storageBiochar is charcoal created by pyrolysis of biomass waste The resulting material is added to a landfill or used as a soil improver to create terra pretaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q327 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the CITES 1 CITES is the conservation agreement with the largest membership with 183 Parties2 It is legally binding on the PartiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CCITES the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an international agreement between governments Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survivalIt was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of IUCNIt provides a framework to be respected by each Party which has to adopt its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at the national levelFor many years CITES has been among the conservation agreements with the largest membership with now 183 PartiesCITES is legally binding on the PartiesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q326 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Bronze icon of Nataraja 1 The classical form of the depiction appears in stone reliefs by around the 6th-century2 Torso movements are visible as the most common form of Shiva’s dance 3 It typically shows Shiva dancing holding Agni fire in his left back hand the front hand in gajahasta or dandahasta mudraSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 1 amp 3Ans DBronze icon of NatarajaAffiliation Shiva SymbolsAgni TextsAnshumadbhed agamaUttarakamika agamaThe classical form of the depiction appears in stone reliefs as at the Ellora Caves and the Badami Caves by around the 6th-century45 Around the 10th century it emerged in Tamil Nadu in its mature and best-known expression in Chola bronzes of various heights typically less than four feet6 some over7 The Nataraja reliefs have been identified in historic artwork from many parts of South Asia in southeast Asia such as in Bali Cambodia and in central AsiaIt typically shows Shiva dancing in one of the Natya Shastra poses holding Agni fire in his left back hand the front hand in gajahasta or dandahasta mudra the front right hand with a wrapped snake that is in abhaya fear not mudra while pointing to a Sutratext and the back hand holding a musical instrument usually a damaru6 His body fingers ankles neck face head ear lobes and dress are shown decorated with symbolic items which vary with historic period and region111 He is surrounded by a ring of flames standing on a lotus pedestal lifting his left leg or in rare cases the right leg and balancing over a demon shown as a dwarf Apasmara2 or Muyalaka who symbolizes ignoranceThe dance of Shiva in Tillai the traditional name for Chidambaram forms the motif for all the depictions of Shiva as Nataraja He is also known as Sabesan which splits as Sabayil aadum eesan in Tamil which means The Lord who dances on the dais The two most common forms of Shiva’s dance are the Lasya the gentle form of dance associated with the creation of the world and the Tandava the violent and dangerous dance associated with the destruction of weary worldviews – weary perspectives and lifestyles• The arch of fire emerges from two makara on each end which are water creatures of water and part of Hindu mythologies • • The upper right hand holds a small drum shaped like an hourglass that is called a ḍamaru in Sanskrit2728 A specific hand gesture mudra called ḍamaru-hasta Sanskrit for ḍamaru-hand is used to hold the drum• • His legs are bent which suggests an energetic dance• The second left hand points towards the raised foot which suggests the viewer to be active and dance despite the circumstances or alternatively as a sign of upliftment and liberation• • The face shows two eyes plus a slightly open third on the forehead which symbolize the triune in Shaivism The Asanapat inscription also mentions a Shiva temple in the Saivacaryas kingdomStone reliefs depicting the classical form of Nataraja are found in numerous cave temples of India such as the Ellora Caves Maharashtra the Elephanta Caves and the Badami Caves Karnataka by around the 6th-centuryNataraja is celebrated in 108 poses of Bharatanatyam with Sanskrit inscriptions from Natya Shastra at the Nataraja temple in Chidambaram Tamil Nadu IndiaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q325 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana 1 It is a Pension Scheme for the senior citizens aged 70 years and above2 The scheme is exempted from Service Tax/ GST3 On Premature exit 100 of the Purchase Price shall be refundedSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans BPradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana PMVVY is a Pension Scheme announced by the Government of India exclusively for the senior citizens aged 60 years and above which is available from 4th May 2017 to 3rd May 2018Following are the major benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana PMVVY:• Scheme provides an assured return of 8 pa payable monthly equivalent to 830 pa effective for 10 years• Pension is payable at the end of each period during the policy term of 10 years as per the frequency of monthly/ quarterly/ half-yearly/ yearly as chosen by the pensioner at the time of purchase• The scheme is exempted from Service Tax/ GST• On survival of the pensioner to the end of the policy term of 10 years Purchase price along with final pension installment shall be payable• Loan upto 75 of Purchase Price shall be allowed after 3 policy years to meet the liquidity needs Loan interest shall be recovered from the pension installments and loan to be recovered from claim proceeds• The scheme also allows for premature exit for the treatment of any critical/ terminal illness of self or spouse On such premature exit 98 of the Purchase Price shall be refunded• On death of the pensioner during the policy term of 10 years the Purchase Price shall be paid to the beneficiary• The ceiling of maximum pension is for a family as a whole the family will comprise of pensioner his/her spouse and dependants• The shortfall owing to the difference between the interest guaranteed and the actual interest earned and the expenses relating to administration shall be subsidized by the Government of India and reimbursed to the CorporationEligibility Conditions and Other Restrictions1 Minimum Entry Age: 60 years completed2 Maximum Entry Age: No limit3 Policy Term : 10 years4 Minimum Pension: Rs 1000/- per monthRs 3000/- per quarterRs6000/- per half-yearRs12000/- per year5 Maximum Pension: Rs 5000/- per monthRs 15000/- per quarterRs 30000/- per half-yearRs 60000/- per yearThe modes of pension payment are monthly quarterly half-yearly amp yearly The pension payment shall be through NEFT or Aadhaar Enabled Payment SystemThe first instalment of pension shall be paid after 1 year 6 months 3 months or 1 month from the date of purchase of the same depending on the mode of pension payment ie yearly half-yearly quarterly or monthly respectivelyFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ324 With reference to the incarnation of the Buddhas what does Ruru Jataka signifies A It is the tale of the three friends who lived in a forest: an antelope a woodpecker and a tortoiseB It is the story of The dumb Prince that is also known as Muga Pakaya JatakaC In this jataka tale the Buddha in a previous incarnation as a monkey king self-sacrifyinly offers his own body as a bridge by which his fellow monkeys can escape from a human king who is attacking themD is the story of how a past incarnation of the Buddha incarnated as a golden deer rescues a merchant from drowning in the riverAns DMahakapi Jataka : In this jataka tale the Buddha in a previous incarnation as a monkey king self-sacrifyinly offers his own body as a bridge by which his fellow monkeys can escape from a human king who is attacking them Ruru Jataka :The Ruru Jataka is the story of how a past incarnation of the Buddha incarnated as a golden deer rescues a merchant from drowning in the river bottom of medallionKurunga Miga Jataka :This story is about three friends who lived in a forest: an antelope a woodpecker and a tortoise Muga Pakaya Jataka/ Mugapakkha Jataka/ Temiya Jataka : This is the story of The dumb PrinceFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ323 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the GSF certification Gold standard foundation certificate 1 It is a standard for creating high-quality emission reductions projects in the Clean Development Mechanism CDM2 It was developed in 2003 by World Wide Fund for Nature WWF and Helio International onlySelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D GSF Gold standard foundation certificate certificationThe Gold Standard is a standard for creating high-quality emission reductions projects in the Clean Development Mechanism CDM Joint Implementation JI and Voluntary Carbon Market It was designed to ensure that carbon credits are not only real and verifiable but that they make measurable contributions to sustainable development worldwide Its objective is to add branding a label to existing and new Carbon Credits generated by projects which can then be bought and traded by countries that have a binding legal commitment according to the Kyoto ProtocolThe Gold Standard for CDM GS CER was developed in 2003 by World Wide Fund for Nature WWF SouthSouthNorth and Helio International The Voluntary Gold StandardGS VER a methodology for use within the voluntary carbon market was launched in May 2006To be eligible for Gold Standard Certification a project must:1 Be an approved Renewable Energy Supply or End use Energy Efficiency Improvement project type2 Be reducing one of the three eligible Green House Gases: Carbon Dioxide CO2 Methane CH4 and Nitrous Oxide N2O3 Not employ Official Development Assistance ODA under the condition that the credits coming out of the project are transferred to the donor country4 Not be applying for other certifications to ensure there is no double counting of credits5 Demonstrate its additionality by using the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s UNFCCC Large Scale Additionality Tool6 and show that the project is not a ‘business-as-usual’ scenario6 Make a net-positive contribution to the economic environmental and social welfare of the local population that hosts itFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ322 Consider the following statements :1 Barail range is an eastern extension of the Himalayan Range System in north eastern India2 The Garo Khasi and Jaintia hills are part of Deccan Plateau and not part of the Purvanchal rangeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CBarail range :The Purvanchal Mountains or Eastern Mountains are a sub-mountain range of the Himalayas in northeast IndiaThe Purvanchal Mountains cover the states of Assam Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Tripura Nagaland Meghalaya and MizoramThe range is an eastern extension of the Himalayan Range System in north eastern India It bends sharply to the south beyond the Dihang River gorge and spreads along the eastern boundary of India with Myanmar The Purvanchal range includes the hill ranges of the Patkai Barail range Manipur Mizoram Mizodisambiguation needed and Naga HillsThe Garo Khasi and Jaintia hills are part of Deccan Plateau and not part of the Purvanchal rangeFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ321 Which among the following protocols employed the principle of differential treatment in respect to climate change 1 Washington Naval Treaty2 Cartagena Protocol3 Part IV of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade GATTSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans ACommon but Differentiated responsibilities amp respective capabilities :Common But Differentiated Responsibilities CBDR was formalized in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC of Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro 1992 It was the first international legal instrument to address climate change and the most comprehensive international attempt to address negative impacts to global environment3 CBDR principle acknowledges all states have shared obligation to address environmental destruction but denies equal responsibility of all states with regard to environmental protectionCBDR is based on relationship between industrialization and climate changeCBDR was not the first differential treatments of countries in international agreements There were other protocols agreements that employed principle of differential treatment• Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone layer Montreal Protocol• • Washington Naval Treaty• Part IV of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade GATT 19799• principle 23 of Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment 1972FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ320 Recently a national park has been set up in the Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary where clouded leopards are kept in enclosures in a zoological park Where this wildlife sanctuary is located A MeghalayaB TripuraC SikkimD Arunachal PradeshAns BFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ319 Recently in the news there was a term Superbugs What is this A These are the microorganism that are essential for the vital functions of the bodyB These are the enzymes that makes bacteria resistant to broad range of beta-lactam antibioticsC These are the bacteria that causes infection which is difficult to treatD These are the super weeds that are essential in the treatment of less fertile soilsAns CNew Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1 NDM-1 is an enzyme that makes bacteria resistant to a broad range of beta-lactam antibiotics These include the antibiotics of the carbapenem family which are a mainstay for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections The gene for NDM-1 is one member of a large gene family that encodes beta-lactamase enzymes called carbapenemases Bacteria that produce carbapenemases are often referred to in the news media as superbugs because infections caused by them are difficult to treat Such bacteria are usually susceptible only to polymyxins and tigecyclineThe most common bacteria that make this enzyme are gram-negative such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae but the gene for NDM-1 can spread from one strain of bacteria to another by horizontal gene transferFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ318 With reference to the ancient Pandu caves consider the following statements:1 These caves depicts the characters of the Pandavas of the Mahabharata epic2 They are a significant group of Indian rock-cut architecture representing the Hinayana tradition 3 These are a group of 22 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3nd century CESelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans BPandav Caves:Pandu Caves or Trirashmi Leni Leni being a Marathi word for caves are a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3nd century CE though additional sculptures were added up to about the 6th century reflecting changes in Buddhist devotional practicesThey are a significant group of early examples of Indian rock-cut architecture initially representing the so-called Hinayana tradition Most of the caves are viharas except for Cave 18 which is a chaitya of the 1st century BCEThe location of the caves is a holy Buddhist site and is located about 8 km south of the center of Nashik or Nasik Maharashtra IndiaTheir name has nothing to do with the characters Pandavas characters in the Mahabharata epicFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA : FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ317 For which among the following purpose National Water Resource Council has been constituted A It is an international thin tank established in 1996 to promote awareness build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levelsB To advise the Prime Minister on expenditure of the Australian Government Water Fund between 2004 and 2010C To resolve the water disputes that would arise in the use control and distribution of an interstate riverD It is a non-profit organization that drives economic technology and talent development to support the global water industryAns BNational Water Resource CouncilDissolved 25 November 2014Jurisdiction Commonwealth of AustraliaHeadquarters Turner Australian Capital Territory Motto Australia’s independent voice on national water issuesEmployees 48The key function that the Commission provided was to advise the Prime Minister on expenditure of the Australian Government Water Fund between 2004 and 2010 FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA :FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ316 Who among the following are the members of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium 1 India2 China3 Malaysia4 Australia5 JapanSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 245B 1345C 2345D All are correctAns CThe Western Pacific Naval Symposium are a series of biennial meetings of the Pacific nations to discuss naval matters held on even numbered years A WPNS workshop is held on odd numbered years in between the symposiumsMember countries as of 2010: Australia Brunei Cambodia Canada Chile France Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Peoples’ Republic of China Philippines Republic of Korea Russia Singapore Thailand Tonga United States of America Vietnam Observers: Bangladesh India Mexico PeruFRAMED FROM GK TODAY MAGAZINEQ315 Who among the following is/are the members of the Boao Forum for Asia BFA 1 China2 India3 FICCI Federation of Indian Chambers of CommerceSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans AIt is a non-profit organisation that hosts high-level forums for leaders from government business and academia in Asia and other continents to share their vision on the most pressing issues in this dynamic region and the world at large BFA is modeled after the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos SwitzerlandThe Forum is committed to promoting regional economic integration and bringing Asian countries even closer to their development goals FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA :FROM OUR MOCK SERIES 2018 PRELIMSQ314 Terai Arc Landscape program aims to protect which among the following terrestrial flagship species 1 African elephant2 Great Horned Rhinoceros3 Asian Elephant4 Golden LionSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B 234C Only 2 amp 3D 124Ans CTerai Arc Landscape Program:The program aims to protect three of the five terrestrial flagship species the tiger the Asian elephant and the great one-horned rhinoceros by restoring corridors of forest to link 13 protected areas of Nepal and India to enable wildlife migrationFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ313 What is crowdfunding A Money collected for public welfare projects by levying an entry fee to exhibitions shows etcB Money collected by charitable organisations by placing a donation box at a prominent locationsC Money raised by innovators amp inventors by launching their products amp services through the internetD Money raised by individuals by passing the hat around to onlookers at a street performanceAns CCrowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people typically via the Internet1 Crowdfunding is a form of crowdsourcing and of alternative finance In 2015 it was estimated that worldwide over US34 billion was raised this waythe term crowdfunding refers to Internet-mediated registries This modern crowdfunding model is generally based on three types of actors: the project initiator who proposes the idea and/or project to be funded individuals or groups who support the idea and a moderating organization the platform that brings the parties together to launch the idea Crowdfunding has been used to fund a wide range of for-profit entrepreneurial ventures such as artistic and creative projects medical expenses travel or community-oriented social entrepreneurship projectsWar bonds are theoretically a form of crowdfunding military conflictsThe Crowdfunding Centre’s May 2014 report identified two primary types of crowdfunding:1 Rewards crowdfunding: entrepreneurs presell a product or service to launch a business concept without incurring debt or sacrificing equity/shares2 Equity crowdfunding: the backer receives shares of a company usually in its early stages in exchange for the money pledgedFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ312 The meaning of carbon footprint is described by the amount of :A Carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual organization or communityB Greenhouse gases emitted by industries contributing to global warmingC Carbon emissions released by the burning of jet fuelD Increase in the carbon content of the atmosphere due to the felling of treesAns AA carbon footprint is historically defined as the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual event organisation or product expressed as carbon dioxide equivalentA measure of the total amount of carbon dioxide CO2 and methane CH4 emissions of a defined population system or activity considering all relevant sources sinks and storage within the spatial and temporal boundary of the population system or activity of interest Calculated as carbon dioxide equivalent using the relevant 100-year global warming potentialGWP100Carbon footprint is one of a family of footprint indicators which also includes water footprint and land footprint• 4Indirect carbon emissions: the carbon footprints of productso 41Foodo 42Textileso 43Materialso 44Cement• 5Schemes to reduce carbon emissions: Kyoto Protocol carbon offsetting and certificatesCarbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere and the emissions of other GHGs are often associated with the burning of fossil fuels like natural gas crude oil and coal The Kyoto Protocol defines legally binding targets and timetables for cutting the GHG emissions of industrialized countries that ratified the Kyoto Protocol Accordingly from an economic or market perspective one has to distinguish between a mandatory market and a voluntary market Typical for both markets is the trade with emission certificates:• Certified Emission Reduction CER• Emission Reduction Unit ERU• Verified Emission Reduction VERlocal emissions reduction schemes have no status under the Kyoto Protocol itself they play a prominent role in creating the demand for CERs and ERUs stimulating Emissions Trading and setting a market price for emissionsFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ311 Non-performing Assets decline in value when 1 Demand revives in the economy 2 capacity utilization increases3 Capacity utilization through substantive is yet optimal4 Capacity utilization decreases consequent upon merger of unitsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 134B 124C 123D 1234Ans CA Non-performing asset NPA is defined as a credit facility in respect of which the interest and/or installment of principal has remained ‘past due’ for a specified period of time In simple terms an asset is tagged as non performing when it ceases to generate income for the lenderA Non-performing asset NPA is defined as a credit facility in respect of which the interest and/or installment of Bond finance principal has remained ‘past due’ for a specified period of time NPA is used by financial institutions that refer to loans that are in jeopardy of default the so called NPL Once the borrower has failed to make interest or principal payments for 90 days the loan is considered to be a non-performing asset Non-performing assets are problematic for financial institutions since they depend on interest payments for income Troublesome pressure from the economy can lead to a sharp increase in NPLs and often results in massive write-downsAccordingly with effect from March 31 2004 a non-performing asset NPAis a loan or an advance where• Interest and/or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 91 days in respect of a term loan• The account remains ‘out of order’ for a period of more than 90 days in respect of an Overdraft/Cash Credit OD/CC• The bill remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days in the case of bills purchased and discounted• Interest and/or installment of principal remains overdue for two harvest seasons but for a period not exceeding two half years in the case of an advance granted for agricultural purposes and• Any amount to be received remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days in respect of other accounts• Non submission of Stock Statements for 3 Continuous Quarters in case of Cash Credit Facility• No active transactions in the account Cash Credit/Over Draft/EPC/PCFC for more than 91daysFROM IES 2018 PRELIMSQ310 Which of the following concepts are relatable to income of members of the public while considering public welfare 1 Sensitivity of demand2 Elasticity of demand3 Sensitive of expenditure 4 Elasticity of expenditureA 1 amp 2B 2 amp 3C 3 amp 4D 1 amp 4Ans BFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ309 Consider the following statements :1 Foods containing carotene Vitamin A or cooking oils are safe to be cooked in a microwave2 Thermocol plates are poor barrier to oxygen and water vapor and has a relatively high melting pointSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DThermocol plates:-It is a synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene Polystyrene can be solid or foamed General-purpose polystyrene is clear hard and rather brittle It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight It is a rather poor barrier to oxygen and water vapor and has a relatively low melting pointPolystyrene is one of the most widely used plastics the scale of its production being several million tonnes per yearPolystyrene can be naturally transparent but can be colored with colorants Uses include protective packaging such as packing peanuts and CD and DVD cases containers such as clamshells lids bottles trays tumblers disposable cutlery5 and in the making of modelsPolystyrene is very slow to biodegrade and is therefore a focus of controversy among environmentalists It is increasingly abundant as a form of litter in the outdoor environment particularly along shores and waterways especially in its foam form and also in increasing quantities in the Pacific OceanPolystyrene is chemically very inert being resistant to acids and bases but is easily dissolved by many chlorinated solvents and many aromatic hydrocarbon solvents Because of its resilience and inertness it is used for fabricating many objects of commerce It is attacked by many organic solvents which dissolve the polymer Foamed polystyrene is used for packaging chemicalsLike all organic compounds polystyrene burns to give carbon dioxide and water vapor Polystyrene being an aromatic hydrocarbon typically combusts incompletely as indicated by the sooty flamePolystyrene is generally non-biodegradable Polystyrene is commonly used in containers for food and drinks The styrene monomer from which polystyrene is made is a cancer suspect agentAnother Japanese study conducted on wild-type and AhR-null mice found that the styrene trimer which the authors detected in cooked polystyrene container-packed instant foods may increase thyroid hormone levelsWhether polystyrene can be microwaved with food is controversial Some containers may be safely used in a microwave but only if labelled as such67 Some sources suggest that foods containing carotene Vitamin A or cooking oils must be avoidedLike other organic compounds polystyrene is flammableFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ308 Bio-ethanol can be produced from which of the following feedstocks 1 Bagasses2 Sorghum3 Sugar beetSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DBio-Ethanol:Ethanol can be produced from a variety of feedstocks such as sugar cane bagasse miscanthus sugar beet sorghum grain switchgrass barley hemp kenaf potatoes sweet potatoes cassava sunflower fruit molasses corn stover grain wheat straw cotton Two types of second generation processes are under development The first type uses enzymes and yeast fermentation to convert the plant cellulose into ethanol while the second type uses pyrolysis to convert the whole plant to either a liquid bio-oil or a syngas Second generation processes can also be used with plants such as grasses wood or agricultural waste material such as strawBy-products such as straw or wood chips can be converted to ethanol Fast growing species like switchgrass can be grown on land not suitable for other cash crops and yield high levels of ethanol per unit areaFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ307 Which among the following has been classified under the category of Eurythermal organism 1 Red Algae2 Coral reefs3 Golden brown AlgaeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 2 amp 3Ans AEurythermal organisms:Which can tolerate amp thrive in wide range of temperaturesEx: Cat Dog Tiger Red Algae Golden brown Algae Angiosperms sea GrassCryophillic organisms:Which can thrive at lower temperature as low as zero degree centigradeSeals Coral reefs Arctic Crustaceans Salmon FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ306 As per Kyoto Protocol agreement which among the following is/are the parties of Annex-I Countries 1 Kazakhstan2 Belarus3 TurkeySelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 3D 123Ans BBelarus Malta and Turkey are Annex I Parties but do not have first-round Kyoto targetsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ305 Consider the following :1 Bastar Iron Craft : Chhatisgarh2 Screw Pine handicraft : Odisha3 Pipili Aplique Work : KeralaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 3D Only 1Ans DBastar Iron Craft : ChhatisgarhScrew Pine handicraft : KeralaPipili Aplique Work : OdishaFROM CAPFQ304 Which of the following was/were not related to the Buddha’s life 1 Kanthaka2 Alara Kalama3 Channa4 Goshala MaskariputraWhich among the above statements is/are correct A Only 1B Only 4C 1 amp 2D 3 amp 4AnsBFROM CAPFQ303 With reference to the Wavell plan consider the following provisions :1 Under this plan India was granted dominion status2 Indians would themselves draft the constitution3 Position of secretary of state amp viceroy would remain the same4 Viceroy would retain the power of vetoWhich among the above statements is/are correct A 134B 234C Only 1 amp 4D 1234Ans DThese proposals were not to be applied to the Indian statesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q302 Which among the following is/are the examples of the Invasive Species 1 Water Hyacinth2 Wild rose3 Mimosa InvisaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 1 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans DThe invasive water hyacinth is very common often choking the water bodies but it is cleared during destructive floods Another invasive species Mimosa invisa which is toxic to herbivores was cleared by Kaziranga staff with help from the Wildlife Trust of India in 2005Invasive species such as Mimosa and wild rose have posed a threat to the native plants in the regionFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q301 Consider the following :1 Ambubachi mela : Assam2 Anthurium Festival : Manipur3 Kut-Festival : MizoramSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 1C 1 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans B1 Ambubachi mela : Assam2 Anthurium Festival : Mizoram3 Kut-Festival : Manipur It is an autumn festival of the different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur FROM IES 2018 PRELIMS Q300 Consider the following statements :Consider the following statements :1 IPDS strengthens the distribution network in urban areas while DDUGJY does the same in rural areas2 DELP focuses to substitute LED bulbs for incandescent bulbs Which of the following statements is/are correct A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns C Integrated Power Development Scheme IPDS with the objectives of: 1 Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution network in the urban areas 2 Metering of distribution transformers /feeders / consumers in the urban areas 3 IT enablement of distribution sector and strengthening of distribution network as per CCEA approval dated 21062013 for completion of targets laid down under Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme RAPDRP for 12th and 13th Plans by carrying forward the approved outlay for RAPDRP to IPDS The scheme will help in reduction in ATampC losses establishment of IT enabled energy accounting / auditing system improvement in billed energy based on metered consumption and improvement in collection efficiency Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana: is a Government of India scheme designed to provide continuous power supply to rural India1 The initiative is named in honor of Indian political philosopher Deen Dayal Upadhyaya It is one of the key initiatives of the NDA government 2014-2019 The government plans to invest ₹756 billion US12 billion for rural electrification under this scheme The scheme will replace the existing Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana RGGVY2 The DDUGJY scheme : It will enable to initiate much awaited reforms in the rural areas It focuses on feeder separation rural households amp agricultural and strengthening of sub-transmission amp distribution infrastructure including metering at all levels in rural areas The deadline for the Centre’s rural electrification programme is May 2018 Keeping in view the above problems Ministry of Power Government of India has launched Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana for rural areas having following objectives: To provide electrification to all villages Feeder separation to ensure sufficient power to farmers and regular supply to other consumers Improvement of Sub-transmission and distribution network to improve the quality and reliability of the supply Metering to reduce the losses Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme DELP: The scheme was announced as Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme DELP on 5 January 2015 urging the people to use LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs tube lights and CFL bulbs as they are more efficient long lasting and economical in their life cycle duration The government’s target is to replace 77 crore incandescent bulbs in India with LEDs by 2019 leading to an expected reduction in installed load of 20000 MW with an annual estimated savings of over 100 million kwh and an annual reduction of ₹400 billion US63 billion in electricity bills Bachat Lamp Yojana was a launched by the government of India on 25 February 2009 to reduce the cost of compact fluorescent lamps CFLs ie energy saving lights sold to consumers FROM IES 2018 PRELIMS Q299 Government of India had introduced Consumer protection Bill 2015 The bill gives the right to consumers to:1 seek redressal against unfair or restrictive trade practices2File a complaint for overcharging or deceptive chargingWhich of the above is/are included in the bill A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns C The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 was enacted to provide protection of the interests of consumers and for the purpose of establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumer disputes and for matter connected therewith The said Act was amended three times to make the act more effective but even then there were a few lacunas and nuances that were not incorporated Several shortcomings have been noticed while administering the various provisions of the said Act The new Consumer Protection Bill 2015 that has been introduced in the monsoon session of parliament seeks to replace the old act The primary motivation to replace the older law with a new one is to modernise the law with respect to the development of new markets and to further widen the ambit and a scope of the law to incorporate nuances so that the big companies cannot use them as loop holes to exploit the consumers and to further increase the accountability of the said companies The new bill seeks to make manufacturers liable for any injury attributed to the consumer or death of a consumer or property damage and get them sentenced for life FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ298 Which among the following comes under the classification of Microfauna 1 Bacteria2 Protozoa3 Fungi4 MitesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 4B 134C 234D 2 amp 4Ans D-Microflora : Bacteria Fungi Actinomycetes Microscopic Algae-Microfauna : Protozoans Rotifers Polycads Nematodes Mites Copepods 20-200 micronFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ297 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the FDI 1 Overseas corporate bodies OCB are disallowed to invest in India2 Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares3 After 2010 Permission of upto 49 FDI under the government automatic approval route in multi brand retailing subject to specified conditions has been allowed under FDI policy changesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans D- Broadly foreign direct investment includes mergers and acquisitions building new facilities reinvesting profits earned from overseas operations and intra company loans In a narrow sense foreign direct investment refers just to building new facility a lasting management interest 10 percent or more of voting stock in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investorFDI is the sum of equity capital other long-term capital and short-term capital as shown the balance of payments FDI usually involves participation in management joint-venture transfer of technology and expertise Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of sharesTypes of FDI1 Horizontal FDI arises when a firm duplicates its home country-based activities at the same value chain stage in a host country through FDI 2 Platform FDI Foreign direct investment from a source country into a destination country for the purpose of exporting to a third country3 Vertical FDI takes place when a firm through FDI moves upstream or downstream in different value chains ie when firms perform value-adding activities stage by stage in a vertical fashion in a host countryForeign direct investment incentives may take the following forms:• low corporate tax and individual income tax rates• tax holidays• other types of tax concessions• preferential tariffs• special economic zones• EPZ – Export Processing Zones• Bonded warehouses• Maquiladoras• investment financial subsidies8• free land or land subsidies• relocation amp expatriation• infrastructure subsidies• RampD support• Energy• derogation from regulations usually for very large projectsForeign investment was introduced in 1991 under Foreign Exchange Management Act FEMA driven by then finance minister Manmohan Singh India disallowed overseas corporate bodies OCB to invest in India India imposes cap on equity holding by foreign investors in various sectors current FDI in aviation and insurance sectors is limited to a maximum of 49FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ296 Which among the following is/are the examples of the floating plants 1 Azolla2 Utricularia3 WolfiaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 1 amp 3Ans DFloating Plants : Wolfia Lemna Azolla EichhorniaSubmerged Plants : Ceratophylum Utricularia NajasRooted -Floated Plants : Sagitaria Ranunculus CyperusFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ295 Which among the following is/are the producers of an ecosystem 1 Sea weeds2 Algae3 BryophytesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 3D 123Ans DProducers of an ecosystem :Algae Bryophyte Pteridophytes Flowering plants Some photosynthetic bacteriaSea weeds are producers in marine ecosystemFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ294 With reference to the news which among the following is/are correct with respect to the SAWEN 1 It is regional inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body launched in 20132 All the south Asian countries are the members of the SAWEN regional networkSelect the correct answers using the code given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DSAWEN is regional inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body launched in January 2011 in Paro Bhutan It aims at working collectively as a strong regional inter-governmental body to combat wildlife crime by attainting common mutual goals and approaches for combating illegal trade in the region SAWEN’s regional network comprises of eight South Asia countries: Afghanistan India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh Sri Lanka and MaldivesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ293 Which of the following is correct A Guindy national park is known for tiger reserveB Namdapha national park is meant for lion conservationC Jaldapara is a biosphere reserveD Rann of Kutch is wild ass sanctuaryAns DGuindy National Park is a 270 km2 104 sq mi Protected area of Tamil Nadu located in Chennai South India is the 8th smallest National Park of India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city -There are over 14 species of mammals including blackbuck chital or spotted deer jackal small Indian civet common palm civet bonnet macaque hyena pangolin hedgehog common mongoose and three-striped palm squirrel Guindy Snake Park formerly the location of Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is next to the Guindy National ParkJaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River The nearby Chilapata Forests is an elephant corridor between Jaldapara and the Buxa Tiger Reserve4 Near by is the Gorumara National Park known for its population of Indian rhinocerosToto tribes and Mech Tribes Bodos used to stay in this area before 1800 Namdapha National Park is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and is located in Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India It is also the third largest national park in India in terms of area It is located in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region and is recognized as one of the richest areas in biodiversity in IndiaThe area is also known for extensive Dipterocarpforests comprising the northwestern parts of the ecoregion of Mizoram-Manipur-Kachin rain forestsNamdapha and Pakke Tiger Reserve are in a region which is the eastern limit of the Bengal tiger’s and thenorth-western limit of the Indochinese tiger’s rangeNon-human primates present include stump-tailed macaque slow loris hoolock gibbon capped langur Assamese macaque and rhesus macaqueThe Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat India and the Sindhprovince of Pakistan The Ghaggar River which presently empties into the desert of northern Rajasthan formerly emptied into the Rann of Kutch but the lower reaches of the river dried up as its upstream tributaries were captured by the Indus and Ganges thousands of years ago FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ292 Which among the following has been accorded UNESCO World heritage status 1 Serengeti national park2 Sanctuary of Machu Picchu3 Arabian Oryx sanctuarySelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D Only 1Ans CUNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUSA World Heritage Site is an already classified landmark which by way of being unique in some respect as a geographically and historically identifiable piece is of special cultural or physical significance such as either due to hosting an ancient ruins or some historical structure building city complex desert forest island lake monument or mountain The list is maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee composed of 21 UNESCO member states which are elected by the UN General Assembly2A single text was agreed on by all parties and the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on 16 November 1972The Convention came into force on 17 December 1975 As of May 2017 it has been ratified by 193 states parties including 189 UN member states plus the Cook Islands the Holy See Niue and the Palestinian territories Only four UN member states have not ratified the Convention: Liechtenstein Nauru Somalia and TuvaluThe Committee meets once per year to determine whether or not to inscribe each nominated property on the World Heritage List and sometimes defers or refers the decision to request more information from the country which nominated the site There are ten selection criteria – a site must meet at least one of them to be included on the listSerengeti National Park an example of natural heritage siteTaj Mahal an example of cultural heritage siteHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu an example of mixed heritage siteOnly two sites have ever been delisted: the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary in Oman and the Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ291 Consider the following tribes :State / Region Tribes1 Minicoy : Dhivehis2 Andaman Islands : Jangil3 Meghalaya : JaintiaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 123Ans DEthnic groups of Meghalaya :Ethnic groups 2011 :• Khasi: 50• Garo: 275• Bengali: 14• Nepali: 526• Koch: 18• Jaintia: 25• Hajong: 28• Biate: 11• Tiwa Lalung: 12• Kuki: 043• Shaikh: 03• Other: 933-By the 1850s when they first came into sustained contact by outside groups there were estimated 7000 Andamanese divided into the following major groups:• Great Andamanese• Jarawa• Jangil or Rutland Jarawa• Onge• SentineleseMinicoy :Minicoy locally known as Maliku is an island in Lakshadweep India Along with Viringili it is on Maliku atoll the southernmost atoll of Lakshadweep archipelago Administratively it is a census town in the Indian union territory of LakshadweepMinicoy is the second largest and the southernmost among the islands of the Lakshadweep archipelago It is located 201 km to the SSW of Kalpeni at the southern end of the Nine Degree Channel and 125 km to the north of Thuraakunu Maldives at the northern end of the Eight Degree ChannelMaliku Kandu is the traditional name of the broad channel between Minicoy Maliku and Ihavandippulhu Haa Alif Atoll in the Maldives In the Admiralty Charts it is called Eight Degree ChannelOther names for this channel are Addigiri Kandu and Māmalē Kandu It appeared in old French maps with the name Courant de MalicutMinicoy has a tropical savanna climate Köppen climate classification Aw with warm temperatures throughout the year Precipitation falls during most of the year only January to March are relatively dry The people of Minicoy are ethnically Dhivehis and make up the third subgroup of Dhivehis referred as Mahls Thuraakunu in the Maldives is the closest island to Minicoy The bodun owned land and bandu-odies merchant ships they were the vering rulers The niamin were pilots of the Bandu-odies and while on shore assisted the bodun in administrative and other leadership functions they were custodians of property and supervised public work The medhukimbin and the raaverin were working classes the medhukimbin enjoying a status higher than the raaverin The raaverin tapped coconut palms for toddy a distinctive beverage converted into sweet palm syrup Coconut vinegar known as raahuiiy was also produced by the raaverinFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ290 Which among the following species is/ are the part of the Keibul lamjao National Park 1 Sangai2 Brown-antlered deer3 stump-tailed macaqueSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DFauna recorded in the precincts of the Lake in the Keibul Lamjo National Park are the Indian python sambar barking deer the endangered sangai species of Eld’s deer wild bear Muntiacus muntjak rhesus monkey hoolock gibbon stump-tailed macaque Indian civet Viverra zibetha marbled cat and Temminck’s golden catThe Keibul Lamjao National Park is the last natural refuge of the endangered sangai state animalRucervus eldii eldii or Manipur brown-antlered deer Cervus eldi eldi one of three subspecies of Eld’s deerFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ289 Who among the following is/are the members of the Indian Statistical Institute 1 President of India 2 Representatives of Government of India 3 Prime Minister of India Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 2D 1 amp 2Ans CIndian Statistical Institute ISI is an academic institute of national importance as recognised by a 1959 act of the Indian parliamentPrimary activities of ISI are research and training of Statistics development of theoretical Statistics and its applications in various natural and social sciences Originally affiliated with the University of Calcutta the institute was declared an institute of national importance in 1959 through an act of Indian parliament Indian Statistical Institute act 1959 ISI functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation MOSPI of the Government of IndiaMembers of this council include the President of ISI the Chairman of ISI representatives of the Government of India including one representative of RBI scientists not employed in ISI including one representative from the Planning Commission of India and one representative of the UGC representatives of scientific and non-scientific workers of ISI and representative from academic staff of ISI including the Director of ISI and the Dean of Studies of ISIThe second five-year plan of India was a brainchild of Mahalanobis The plan followed the Mahalanobis model an economic development model developed by Mahalanobis in 1953 The plan attempted to determine the optimal allocation of investment between productive sectors in order to maximise long-run economic growth FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ288 Which among the following statements is/are true with respect to the Bureau of Indian Standards 1It is the national Standards Body of India working under the Ministry of Commerce2 As a corporate body it has 21 members drawn from Central or State Governments only3 BIS is a founder member of International Organisation for Standardization ISOSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 1 amp 2C Only 3D 123Ans CThe Bureau of Indian Standards BIS is the national Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food amp Public Distribution Government of India It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 1986 which came into effect on 23 December 19862 The Minister in charge of the Ministry or Department having administrative control of the BIS is the ex-officio President of the BISAs a corporate body it has 25 members drawn from Central or State Governments industry scientific and research institutions and consumer organisations Its headquarters are in New Delhi with regional offices in Kolkata Chennai Mumbai Chandigarh and Delhiand 20 branch offices It also works as WTO-TBT enquiry point for IndiaBIS is a founder member of International Organisation for Standardization ISOIt represents India in the International Organization for Standardization ISO the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC and the World Standards Service Network WSSNProduct Certifications are to be obtained voluntarily For some of the products like Milk powder Drinking Water LPG Cylinders Thermometers etc certification is mandatory Because these products are concerned with health and safetyNational Institute of Training for Standardization NITSIt is a training institute of BIS which is set up in 1995 It is functioning from Noida Uttar Pradesh India7The primary activities of NITS are:-• In-House and Open Training Programme for Industry• International Training Programme for Developing Countries Commonwealth countries• Training Programme to its employeesIndian Standards Bill 2015The main objectives of the proposed legislation are:-• To establish the Bureau of Indian standardsBIS as the National Standards Body of India• The Bureau to perform its functions through a governing council which will consist of President and other members• To include goods services and systems besides articles and processes under the standardization regime• To enable the government to bring under the mandatory certification regime for such articles processes or service which it considers necessary from the point of view of health safety environment prevention of deceptive practices consumer security etc This will help consumers receive ISI certified products and will also help in prevention of import of sub-standard products• To allow multiple types of simplified conformity assessment schemes including self-declaration of conformity SDOC against any standard which will give multiple simplified options to manufacturers to adhere to standards and get a certificate of conformity thus improving the ‘ease of doing business’• To enable the Central Government to appoint any authority in addition to the Bureau of Indian Standards to verify the conformity of products and services to a standard and issue certificate of conformity• To enable the Government to implement mandatory hallmarking of precious metals articles• To strengthen penal provisions for better effective compliance and enable compounding of offences for violations• To provide recall including product liability of products bearing the Standard Mark but not conforming to relevant Indian Standards• Repeal of the BIS Act of 1986• The Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016 received the assent of the President on 21 March 2016FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ287 For which of the following products ISO certification is mandatory 1 Thermometers2 Drinking water3 LPG CylindersSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DProduct Certifications are to be obtained voluntarily For some of the products like Milk powder Drinking Water LPG Cylinders Thermometers etc certification is mandatory Because these products are concerned with health and safetyFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ286 Which among the following statements is/are true with respect to the 24-D 24-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid 1 In agriculture it is the first herbicide found to be capable of selectively killing of crops apart from weeds2 Mostly grasses such as cereals lawn turf and grassland relatively unaffected by this herbicideSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns B24-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid usually called 24-D is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H6Cl2O3 It is a systemic herbicide which selectively kills most broadleaf weeds by causing uncontrolled growth in them but leaves most grasses such as cereals lawn turf and grassland relatively unaffected It can be found in numerous commercial lawn herbicide mixtures and is widely used as a weedkiller on cereal crops pastures and orchards 24-D was one of the ingredients in Agent Orange a herbicide widely used during the Vietnam War24-D is primarily used as a selective herbicide which kills many terrestrial and aquatic broadleaf weeds but not grasses It acts by mimicking the action of the plant growth hormone auxin which results in uncontrolled growth and eventually death in susceptible plants In agriculture it was the first herbicide found to be capable of selectively killing weeds but not crops It is often used by government agencies to control the spread of invasive noxious and non-native weed species and prevent them from crowding out native species and also to control many poisonous weeds such as poison ivy and poison oakMen who work with 24-D are at risk for abnormally shaped sperm and thus fertility problems Residue levels in kidney were the highest24-D is a synthetic auxin which is a class of plant hormones FRAMED FROM TIMES OF INDIAQ285 MIBOR rate is used as a bench mark rate for which of the following 1 Demand deposits 2 Forward rate agreements3 Term depositsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans BThe MIBID/MIBOR rate is used as a bench mark rate for majority of deals struck for Interest Rate Swaps Forward Rate Agreements Floating Rate Debentures and Term DepositsMIBOR – Mumbai Inter-Bank Offer RateThe Committee for the Development of the Debt Market that had studied and recommended the modalities for the development for a benchmark rate for the call money market Accordingly NSE had developed and launched the NSE Mumbai Inter-bank Bid Rate MIBID and NSE Mumbai Inter-bank Offer Rate MIBOR for the overnight money market on June 15 1998 FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ284 Consider the following :1 Ambubachi mela : Assam2 Anthurium Festival : Arunachal Pradesh3 Kut festival : MizoramSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans BAmbubachi mela : AssamAnthurium Festival : MizoramKut-Festival Of Kuki-Chin-Mizo:It is an autumn festival of the different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ283 Which among the following reports are released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD 1 Trade and Development Report2 World development report3 World investment reportSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 1 amp 2C Only 2D 1 amp 3Ans DThe United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental bodyUNCTAD is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly dealing with trade investment and development issues The organization’s goals are to: maximize the trade investment and development opportunities of developing countries and assist them in their efforts to integrate into the world economy on an equitable basisThe conference ordinarily meets once in four years the permanent secretariat is in GenevaThe United Nations Conference on Trade and Development was established to provide a forum where the developing countries could discuss the problems relating to their economic development Currently UNCTAD has 194 member states and is headquartered in Geneva Switzerland UNCTAD has 400 staff members and a bi-annual 2010–2011 regular budget of 138 million in core expenditures and 72 million in extra-budgetary technical assistance funds It is a member of the United Nations Development Group2 There are non-governmental organizations participating in the activities of UNCTADUNCTAD produces a number of topical reports including:• The Trade and Development Report• The Trade and Environment Review• The World Investment Report• The Economic Development in Africa Report• The Least Developed Countries Report• UNCTAD Statistics• The Information Economy Report• The Review of Maritime Transport• The International Accounting and Reporting Issues Annual Review• The Technology and Innovation ReporUNCTAD conducts technical cooperation programmes such as ASYCUDA DMFAS EMPRETEC and WAIPAIn addition UNCTAD conducts certain technical cooperation in collaboration with the World Trade Organization through the joint International Trade Centre ITC a technical cooperation agency targeting operational and enterprise-oriented aspects of trade developmentUNCTAD hosts the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting ISARFRAMED FROM TIMES OF INDIAQ282 With reference to the news what are AD Category-I banks A It is the form of Smart Banking initiative that enables banks to optimise customer engagement models B These are the business correspondents that extend small credit on behalf of the banksC These are the banks that are equipped with technology for automated transaction of cashD These are the banks that deal with the conversion of currency notes coins or travellers’ cheques designated in foreign currency into Indian Rupees amp Vice versaAns DAuthorised DealerAD category 1 bank is one of the three types of authorised money changer approved by the RBI under Foreign Exchange Management ActFEMA with the other two being Authorised Dealer category 2 and Full Fledged Money ChangerFFMC They deal with the conversion of currency notes coins or travellers’ cheques designated in foreign currency into Indian Rupees and vice versa Their objective is to provide easier foreign exchange facilties for travellers and tourists including NRIsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ281 Consider the following :1 Hemis Gompa : Ladakh2 Chhipla Jaat : Himachal Pradesh3 Jhiri Mela : Jammu amp KashmirSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans CSome of the festivals celebrated in the Uttarakhand region are Basant Panchami Bhitauli Harela Phool Dei Batsavitri Ganga Dusshera or Dasar Dikar Puja Olgia or Ghee Sankranti Khatarua Ghuian Ekadashi Chhipla Jaat Kandali Janopunya Kumaon Holi including Khari Holi and Baithaki Holi and Makar SankrantiThe most commonly celebrated festivals in Kashmir are Lohri Baisakhi Bahu mela the Jhiri mela the Mansar food and craft mela Chaitre Chaudash mela and the Purmandal melaHemis Gompa the largest and richest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh plays host to the popular yearly festival day called Hemis Festival FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ280 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Visa On Arrival 1 The VOA facility can only be used for no more than two times in one calendar year2 The duration of stay can be extended for one year3 Double entry is permitted on e-Medical Visa amp Triple entry is permitted on e-Tourist VisaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 1C 1 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans BTourist visa scheme Foreign citizens possessing an Overseas Citizen of India registration certificate or holders of a Persons of Indian Origin Card are exempt from visa requirements have the right of domicile in India and are allowed unlimited entries into India Citizens of Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan mainland China Nepal or Pakistan are generally not entitled to hold Overseas Indian CitizenshipVisa On Arrival:Citizens of the following countries can apply for a visa on arrival VOA in Bengaluru Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata or Mumbai The visa is issued for business tourist medical and conference categories and has a validity of 30 days3 The cost is ₹2000 The VOA facility can only be used for no more than two times in one calendar year41 Alternatively foreign citizens eligible for a VOA can apply for an e-Visa instead if they intend to visit India for a period longer than 30 days or if they intend to enter the country through an airport or seaport not covered by the VOA schemeDouble entry is permitted on e-Tourist Visa and e-Business Visa Triple entry is permitted on e-Medical Visa The duration of stay cannot be extendedFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ279 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the whitley awards 1 These are awarded annually by the WWF for the national amp regional conservation 2 It also serves as a forum between employers and employees for the conservation of wildlife Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DWhitley awards – For Wildlife conservationThe Whitley Awards are made annually by the Whitley Fund for Nature WFN to recognise and celebrate effective national and regional conservation leaders across the globe The awards are worth £35000 2017 and are now amongst the most high profile of conservation prizes – they have been called the Green OscarsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ278 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Loro account 1 Commercial banks maintains their own loro accounts with the authorization from RBI2 A balance on loro account represents central bank money in the regarded currencySelect the correct answer using the codes given below “A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BThe central bank maintains loro accounts for a group of commercial banks the so-called direct payment banks A balance on such a loro account it is a nostro account in the view of the commercial bank represents central bank money in the regarded currency Since central bank money currently exists mainly in the form of electronic records electronic money rather than in the form of paper or coins physical money open market operations can be conducted by simply increasing or decreasing crediting or debiting the amount of electronic money that a bank has in its reserve account at the central bank Open market operationsAn open market operation OMO is an activity by a central bank to give or take liquidity in its currency to or from a bank or a group of banks The central bank can either buy or sell government bonds in the open market this is where the name was historically derived from or in what is now mostly the preferred solution enter into a repo or secured lending transaction with a commercial bank: the central bank gives the money as a deposit for a defined period and synchronously takes an eligible asset as collateral A central bank uses OMO as the primary means of implementing monetary policy The usual aim of open market operations is – aside from supplying commercial banks with liquidity and sometimes taking surplus liquidity from commercial banks – to manipulate the short-term interest rate and the supply of base money in an economy and thus indirectly control the total money supply in effect expanding money or contracting the money supply This involves meeting the demand of base money at the target interest rate by buying and selling government securities or other financial instruments Monetary targets such as inflation interest rates or exchange rates are used to guide this implementationClassical economic theory postulates a distinctive relationship between the supply of central bank money and short-term interest rates: like for a commodity a higher demand for central bank money would increase its price the interest rate When there is an increased demand for base money the central bank must act if it wishes to maintain the short-term interest rate It does this by increasing the supply of base money: it goes to the open market to buy a financial asset such as government bonds • Under a currency board open market operations would be used to achieve and maintain a fixed exchange rate with relation to some foreign currency• Under a gold standard notes would be convertible to gold and so open market operations could be used to keep the value of a fiat currency constant relative to goldThe two traditional type of OMO’s used by RBI:1 Outright purchase PEMO: Is outright buying or selling of government securities Permanent2 Repurchase agreement REPO: Is short term and are subject to repurchaseThe RBI brought together a Liquidity Adjustment Facility LAF It commenced in June 2000 and it was set up to oversee liquidity on a daily basis and to monitor market interest rates For the LAF two rates are set by the RBI: repo rate and reverse repo rate The repo rate is applicable while selling securities to RBI daily injection of liquidity while the reverse repo rate is applicable when banks buy back those securities daily absorption of liquidity Also these interest rates fixed by the RBI also help in determining other market interest rates on the recommendations of the Working Group of RBI on instruments of Sterilization December 2003 a new scheme known as the Market stabilization scheme MSS was set up The LAF and the OMO’s were dealing with day-to-day liquidity management whereas the MSS was set up to sterilize the liquidity absorption and make it more enduringAccording to this scheme the RBI issues additional T-bills and securities to absorb the liquidity And the money goes into the Market Stabilization scheme Account MSSA The RBI cannot use this account for paying any interest or discounts and cannot credit any premiums to this account The Government in collaboration with the RBI fixes a ceiling amount on the issue of these instrumentsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ277 Which among the following species is/ are not the extinct species under the IUCN status 1 Steller’s sea cow2 Short tailed albatross3 Spectacled cormorantSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D Only 2Ans DThe Bering Sea is a marginal sea of the Pacific OceanIt comprises a deep water basin which then rises through a narrow slope into the shallower water above the continental shelvesThere is a small portion of the Kula Plate in the Bering Sea The Kula Plate is an ancient tectonic plate that used to subduct under AlaskaThe sea supports many whale species including the beluga humpback whale bowhead whale gray whale and blue whale the vulnerable sperm whale and the endangered fin whale sei whale and the rarest in the world the North Pacific right whale Other marine mammals include walrus Steller sea lion northern fur seal orca and polar bearSeabird species include tufted puffins the endangered short-tailed albatross spectacled eider and red-legged kittiwakes Two Bering Sea species the Steller’s sea cow Hydrodamalis gigas and spectacled cormorant Phalacrocorax perspicillatus are extinct because of overexploitation by man In addition a small subspecies of Canada goose the Bering Canada goose Branta canadensis asiatica is extinct due to overhunting and introduction of rats to their breeding islandsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ276 With reference to the news what is 20:80 scheme of gold A It is the central sponsored scheme representing the highest share of the central government as compared to the state government B It was introduced to bring down gold imports and narrow the current account deficitC It is the central sponsored scheme for increasing the visible amp invisible exports D It was introduced to enhance the gold exports thereby reducing the fiscal deficitAns BThe 20:80 import rule linking imports to exports was introduced last year to bring down gold imports and narrow the current account deficit that had hit a record of 48 per cent of GDPAlthough legal import of gold declined in the subsequent months the 20:80 rule was not only encouraging smuggling but it was also misused by many tradersFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ275 Which among the following is/are the targets that have to be achieved under the AMRUT scheme 1 Tap water amp sewerage facilities 2 Internet amp wifi facilities3 Pollution reduction Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 1 amp 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DThe scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2015 with the focus of the urban renewal projects is to establish infrastructure that could ensure adequate robust sewage networks and water supply for urban transformation Rajasthan was the first state in the country to submit State Annual Action Plan under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation AMRUT About ₹1 lakh crore US16 billion investment on urban development under Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation of 500 cities has already been approved by the governmentSome of the broad targets of AMRUT scheme are ascertaining that every one has access to tap water and sewerage facilities greenery like parks and open spaces are well maintained digital and smart facilities like weather prediction internet and WiFi facilities pollution reduction by encouraging the public for using cheaper but secure public transport etcFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ274 As per Vavilov’s centre of origin which among the following comes under the Indo-Burma region 1 Assam2 North West Punjab3 BurmaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 123Ans AFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ273 Consider the following :1 Melghat Tiger reserve : Maharashtra 2Tansa Wildlife sanctuary : Tripura3 Purna wildlife sanctuary : GujaratSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 1 amp 2C Only 2D 1 amp 3Ans DIn Gujarat the owlet can be found in Purna Wildlife SanctuaryMelghat Tiger Reserve in MaharashtraThe forest owlet remains critically endangered and the population in 2015 was estimated by Birdlife International at less than 250An individual was located in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thane district in 2014FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ272 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the subatomic particles Baryon 1 These are the quark-based particles that participate in the strong interaction2 They are similar in functioning as compared to the lepton amp Mesons 3 Protons amp neutrons are the only baryons that make up most of the mass of the visible matter in the universeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 123Ans CA baryon is a composite subatomic particle made up of three quarks a triquark as distinct from mesons which are composed of one quark and one antiquark Baryons and mesons belong to the hadron family of particles which are the quark-based particlesAs quark-based particles baryons participate in the strong interaction whereas leptons which are not quark-based do not The most familiar baryons are the protons and neutrons that make up most of the mass of the visible matter in the universe Electrons the other major component of the atom are leptonsEach baryon has a corresponding antiparticle antibaryon where quarks are replaced by their corresponding antiquarks For example a proton is made of two up quarks and one down quark and its corresponding antiparticle the antiproton is made of two up antiquarks and one down antiquarkFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ271 Which among the following is/are the examples of the e-liquids that are used in e-cigarettes 1 Water2 Nicotine3 GlycerineSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans DAn electronic cigarette or e-cigarette is a handheld electronic device that tries to create the feeling of tobacco smoking It works by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol commonly called a vapor that the user inhales Using e-cigarettes is sometimes called vaping The liquid in the e-cigarette called e-liquid is usually made of nicotine propylene glycol glycerine and flavorings Not all e-liquids contain nicotineThe health risks of e-cigarettes are uncertain They are likely safer than tobacco cigarettes but the long-term health effects are not knownThey can help some smokers quit When used by non-smokers e-cigarettes can lead to nicotine addiction and there is concern that children could start smoking after using e-cigarettes Less serious adverse effects include throat and mouth irritation vomiting nausea and coughingThe majority of toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke are absent in e-cigarette aerosolThose present are mostly below 1 corresponding levels in tobacco smokeThe emergence of e-cigarettes has given cannabis smokers a new method of inhaling cannabinoids E-cigarettes differ from traditional marijuana cigarettes in several respects It is assumed that vaporizing cannabinoids at lower temperatures is safer because it produces smaller amounts of toxic substances than the hot combustion of a marijuana cigaretteE-liquid is the mixture used in vapor products such as e-cigarettes and generally consists of propylene glycol glycerin water nicotine and flavoringsSmoking a traditional cigarette yields between 05 and 15 mg of nicotine but the nicotine content of the cigarette is only weakly correlated with the levels of nicotine in the smoker’s bloodstream Nicotine in tobacco smoke is absorbed into the bloodstream rapidly and e-cigarette vapor is relatively slow in this regardThe concentration of nicotine in e-liquid ranges up to 36 mg/MlFRAMED FROM SPECTRUMQ270 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Lingayatism 1 Lingayatism was founded by the Basava in the 11th century2 Lingayat scholars thrived in northern Karnataka during the centuries of rule by Vijayanagara Empire3 The Lingayats buried their dead in the Dhyana mudra with their Ishta linga in their left handSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C Only 2D 1 amp 3Ans BLingayatism is a distinct Shaivite religious tradition in India Its worship is centered on Hindu god Shiva as the universal god in the iconographic form of Ishtalinga The adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats Lingayatism was founded by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava and spread by his followers called Sharanas1 Lingayatism emphasizes qualified monism and bhakti loving devotion to Shiva with philosophical foundations similar to those of the 11th–12th-century South Indian philosopher RamanujaThe terms Lingayatism and Veerashaivism have been used synonymously and Lingayats also referred to as is considered a Hindu sect25 but some Lingayats have sought legal recognition as a religion distinct from Hinduism26Lingayatism shares beliefs with Indian religions such as about reincarnation samsara and karmaContemporary Lingayatism is influential in South India especially in the state of Karnataka10 Today Lingayats along with Shaiva Siddhanta followers Tirunelveli Saiva Pillai Nadar Naths Pashupaths of Nepal Kapalikas and others constitute the Shaiva populationThe Lingayat iṣṭaliṅga is an oval-shaped emblem symbolising Parashiva the absolute reality and is worn on the body by a cord hung around the neckBasava is credited with founding Lingayatism and its secular practices2 He was a 12th-century Hindu philosopher statesman Kannada poet in the Shiva-focussed Bhakti movement and a social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka IndiaBasavanna spread social awareness through his poetry popularly known as Vachanaas Basavanna rejected gender or social discrimination as well as some extant practices such as the wearing of sacred thread19 and replaced this with the ritual of wearing Ishtalinga necklace with an image of the Shiva LiṅgaLingayat scholars thrived in northern Karnataka during the centuries of rule by Vijayanagara Empire22 The Lingayats likely were a part of the reason why Vijayanagara succeeded in territorial expansion and in withstanding the Deccan Sultanate wars The Lingayat text Sunya sampadane grew out of the scholarly discussions in a Anubhava Mantap and according to Bill Aitken these were compiled at the Vijayanagara court during the reign of Praudha Deva RayaSimilarly the scripture of Lingayatism Basava Purana was completed in 1369 during the reign of Vijayanagara ruler Bukka Raya ILingayat Veerashaiva thinkers rejected the custodial hold of Brahmins over the Vedas and the shastras but they did not outright reject the Vedic knowledge2930 The 13th-century Telugu Virashaiva poet Palkuriki Somanatha author of Basava Purana – a scripture of Veerashaivas for example asserted Virashaivism fully conformed to the Vedas and the shastrasLingayatism teaches a path to an individual’s spiritual progress is viewed and describes it as a six-stage Satsthalasiddhanta This concept progressively evolves the individual starting with the phase of a devoteeShunya in a series of Kannada language texts is equated with the Virashaiva concept of the Supreme In particular the Shunya Sampadane texts present the ideas of Allama Prabhuin a form of dialogue where shunya is that void and distinctions which a spiritual journey seeks to fill and eliminate It is the described as state of union of one’s soul with the infinite Shiva the state of blissful moksha3This Lingayat concept is similar to shunya Brahma concept found in certain texts of Vaishnavism particularly in Odiya such as the poetic Panchasakhas It explains the Nirguna Brahman idea of Vedanta that is the eternal unchanging metaphysical reality as personified void However both in Lingayatism and various flavors of Vaishnavism such as Mahima Dharma the idea of Shunya is closer to the Hindu concept of metaphysical Brahman rather than to the Śūnyatā concept of Buddhism35 However there is some overlap such as in the works of Bhima BhoiThe Lingayats always wear the Ishtalinga held with a necklace2 The Istalinga is made up of light gray slate stone coated with fine durable thick black paste of cow dung ashes mixed with some suitable oil to withstand wear and tear Sometime it is made up of ashes mixed with clarified butter The coating is called Kanti coveringThe Lingayats bury their dead The dead are buried in the Dhyana mudra meditating position with their Ishta linga in their left handFRAMED FROM TIMES OF INDIAQ269 Which among the following is/are the examples of the payment banks 1 Reliance Industries2 Sun Pharmaceuticals3 PaytmSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DPayments banks is a new model of banks conceptualised by the Reserve Bank of India RBI These banks can accept a restricted deposit which is currently limited to ₹1 lakh per customer and may be increased further These banks cannot issue loans and credit cards Both current account and savings accounts can be operated by such banks Payments banks can issue services like ATM cards debit cards net-banking and mobile-banking Airtel has launched India’s first live payments bank1 Paytm is the second such service to be launched in the country India Post Payments Bank is the third entity to receive payments bank permit after Bharti Airtel and Paytm Aditya Birla group earned payments bank permit on 3 March 2017The voting rights will be regulated by the Banking Regulation Act 1949The bank should be fully networked from the beginning The bank can accept utility bills It cannot form subsidiaries to undertake non-banking activitiesThe bank cannot undertake lending activities The banks will be licensed as payments banks under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act 1949 and will be registered as public limited company under the Companies Act 2013On 19 August 2015 the Reserve Bank of India gave in-principle licences to eleven entities to launch payments banks:12131 Aditya Birla Nuvo2 Airtel M Commerce Services3 Cholamandalam Distribution Services4 Department of Posts5 FINO PayTech6 National Securities Depository7 Reliance Industries8 Sun Pharmaceuticals9 Paytm10 Tech Mahindra11 Vodafone M-PesaThe in-principle license is valid for 18 months within which the entities must fulfil the requirements They are not allowed to engage in banking activities within the period The RBI will consider grant full licenses under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act 1949 after it is satisfied that the conditions have been fulfilledFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ268 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Central Vigilance Commision 1 Prime Minister amp the Minister of Home Affairs gives recommendation on the appointment of the commissioners2 CVC have the powers to register criminal cases as well as economic crimes3 CVC can direct CBI to initiate inquiries against any officer Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 1Ans DCentral Vigilance Commission CVC is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to address governmental corruption It has the status of an autonomous body free of control from any executive authority charged with monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government of India advising various authorities in central Government organizations in planning executing reviewing and reforming their vigilance workThe Commission shall consist of:• A Central Vigilance Commissioner – Chairperson• Not more than two Vigilance Commissioners – MembersThe CVC is not an investigating agencyThe only investigation carried out by the CVC is that of examining Civil Works of the Government which is done r6Corruption investigations against government officials can proceed only after the government permits them The CVC publishes a list of cases where permissions are pending some of which may be more than a year oldThe Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on recommendation of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister Chairperson the Minister of Home Affairs Member and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People MemberThe Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner can be removed from his office only by order of the President on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity after the Supreme Court on a reference made to it by the President has on inquiry reported that the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner as the case may be ought to be removed The Secretariat consists of a Secretary of the rank of Additional Secretary to the Govt of India one officer of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Govt of India ten officers of the rank of Director/Deputy Secretary four Under Secretaries and office staff• CVC is only an advisory body Central Government Departments are free to either accept or reject CVC’s advice in corruption cases13• CVC does not have adequate resources compared with number of complaints that it receives It is a very small set up with a sanctioned staff strength of 2991 Whereas it is supposed to check corruption in more than 1500 central government departments and ministries14• CVC cannot direct CBI to initiate inquiries against any officer of the level of Joint Secretary and above on its own Such a permission has to be obtained from the concerned department• CVC does not have powers to register criminal case It deals only with vigilance or disciplinary casesAppointments to CVC are indirectly under the control of Govt of India though the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha is a member of the Committee to select CVC and VCs But the Committee considers candidates put up before it These candidates are decided by the GovernmentFRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTUREQ267 With reference to the Dravidian architecture What are Agamas A These are the collection of the scriptures constituting the methods of temple constructionB These are the code of conduct that is to be followed by the BhikshusC These are the texts describing the discourse of the tirthankaraD These are the manuscripts in Indo-Aryan languages describing the spread of the templesof the southern IndiaAns ATraditional Dravidian architecture and symbolism are also based on Agamas The Agamas are non-vedic in origin and have been dated either as post-vedic texts or as pre-vedic compositionsThe Agamas are a collection of Tamil and Sanskrit scriptures chiefly constituting the methods of temple construction and creation of murti worship means of deities philosophical doctrines meditative practices attainment of sixfold desires and four kinds of yogaFRAMED FROM INDIAN CULTUREQ266 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the scripts/texts of the Dravidian style 1 Mayamata and Manasara shilpa texts describes the art of building in India in south and central India2 Brihat-samhita is the widely cited ancient Sanskrit manual describing the design and construction of Nagara style of Hindu templesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BMayamata and Manasara shilpa texts estimated to be in circulation by 5th to 7th century AD is a guidebook on Dravidian style of Vastu Shastradesign construction sculpture and joinery paddhati is another text from the 9th century describing the art of building in India in south and central IndiaIn north India Brihat-samhita by Varāhamihira is the widely cited ancient Sanskrit manual from 6th century describing the design and construction of Nagara style of Hindu templesFRAMED FROM NIOS-INDIAN CULTUREQ265 Consider the following :1 Undavalli caves : Madhya Pradesh2 Ramatheertham : Andhra Pradesh3 Varaha Cave Temple : MamallapuramSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D Only 3Ans BRock-cut monuments in India• Aihole has 3 Jaina temple• Badami Cave Temples• Bagh Caves• Ellora Caves has 12 Buddhist 17 Hindu and 5 Jain temples19• Kanheri Caves• Lenyadri Caves• Mahabalipuram• Pancha Rathas• Kazhuku Malai• Pandavleni Caves• Pitalkhora• Undavalli caves Andhra Pradesh• Varaha Cave Temple at Mamallapuram• Masroor Temple at Kangra• Bojjannakonda Buddhist Site Andhra Pradesh• Guntupalle Buddhist Site Andhra Pradesh• Ramatheertham Andhra PradeshFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ264 Which among the following is/are the members of the Eurasian Economic Union 1 Belarus2 Russia3 Kazakhstan4 UzbekistanSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 123B 3 amp 4C 234D 1234Ans AIt is an economic union of states located primarily in northern Eurasia A treaty aiming for the establishment of the EAEU was signed on 29 May 2014 by the leaders of Belarus Kazakhstan and Russia and came into force on 1 January 2015Treaties aiming for Armenia’s and Kyrgyzstan’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union were signed on 9 October and 23 December 2014 respectively Armenia’s accession treaty came into force on 2 January 2015Kyrgyzstan’s accession treaty came into effect on 6 August 20151112 It participated in the EAEU from the day of its establishment as an acceding stateThe day-to-day work of the EAEU is done through the Eurasian Economic Commission the executive body which is a supranational body similar to European Commission There is also a judicial body – the Court of the EAEUThe Eurasian Economic Union is located at the eastern end of Europe bounded by the Arctic in the north the Pacific Ocean to the east and East Asia the Middle East and part of Central Asiato the southThe council is composed of the Vice Prime Ministers of the member states The collegium is composed of twelve commissioners one of which is the Chairman of the boardFRAMED FROM NIOS- INDIAN CULTUREQ263 Which of the following is/are not depicted in the Rajput paintings 1 Stories of Krishna2 Ragas amp Ragnis3 Deeds of Hamza4 Deeds of BaburSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 123B 234C 3 amp 4D Only 4Ans CRajput painting also called Rajasthani painting evolved and flourished in the royal courts of Rajputana in India Each Rajputana kingdom evolved a distinct style but with certain common features Rajput paintings depict a number of themes events of epics like the Ramayana Miniatures in manuscripts or single sheets to be kept in albums were the preferred medium of Rajput painting but many paintings were done on the walls of palaces inner chambers of the forts havelis particularly the havelis of Shekhawati the forts and palaces built by ShekhawatRajputsThe colours were extracted from certain minerals plant sources conch shells and were even derived by processing precious stones Gold and silver were used The preparation of desired colours was a lengthy process sometimes taking weeks Brushes used were very fineElements such as distinct portraiture utilized by popular Mughal artists Govardhan Hashim etc are not found in Rajput works Likewise Rajput techniques are not predominantly seen in Mughal paintingsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ262 Which among the following can remove cyanobacterial blooms from water-based systems 1 Calcium hypochlorite2 Copper sulphate3 SimazineSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DSeveral chemicals can eliminate cyanobacterial blooms from water-based systems They include: calcium hypochlorite copper sulphate cupricide and simazineCyanobacteria can produce neurotoxins cytotoxins endotoxins and hepatotoxins Oncolites are sedimentary structures composed of oncoids which are layered structures formed by cyanobacterial growth Oncolites are similar to stromatolites but instead of forming columns they form approximately spherical structures that were not attached to the underlying substrate as they formedCyanobacteria use the energy of sunlight to drive photosynthesis a process where the energy of light is used to synthesize organic compounds from carbon dioxide Because they are aquatic organisms they typically employ several strategies which are collectively known as a carbon concentrating mechanism to aid in the acquisition of inorganic carbon CO2or bicarbonate Cyanobacteria can be found in almost every terrestrial and aquatic habitat—oceans fresh water damp soil temporarily moistened rocks in deserts bare rock and soil and even Antarctic rocks They can occur as planktonic cells or form phototrophic biofilms They are found in almost every endolithic ecosystemA few are endosymbionts in lichens plants various protists or sponges and provide energy for the host Some live in the fur of sloths providing a form of camouflageAquatic cyanobacteria are known for their extensive and highly visible blooms that can form in both freshwater and marine environmentsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ261 Which among the following is/are the right tributary of the river ganga 1 Kosi2 Gandak3 Yamuna4 RamgangaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 234C Only 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans DGanga :gtLeft tributaries: Ramganga  Gomati Ghaghar  Gandak  KosigtRight tributaries: Yamuna SonHugliFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ260 Which among the following plants is/are considered as the Weeds 1 Dandelion2 Burdrock3 AmarnathSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans DWeeds : Dandelion Burdrock Lamb’s quarter Amarnath CornockleMany plants known as weeds can have beneficial properties A number of weeds such as the dandelion Taraxacum and lamb’s quarter are edible and their leaves or roots may be used for food or herbal medicine Burdock is common over much of the world and is sometimes used to make soup and medicine in East AsiaAn example of a crop weed that is grown in gardens is the corncockle Agrostemma githago which was a common weed in European wheat fields but is now sometimes grown as a garden plantWeeds may also act as a living mulch providing ground cover that reduces moisture loss and prevents erosion Weeds may also improve soil fertility dandelions for example bring up nutrients like calcium and nitrogen from deep in the soil with their tap root and clover hosts nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots fertilizing the soil directly Weed control is important in agriculture Methods include hand cultivation with hoes powered cultivation with cultivators smothering with mulch lethal wilting with high heat burning or chemical attack with herbicidesFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ259 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve 1 It is composed of Neyyar amp Peppara Wildlife Sanctuaries only2 This biosphere reserve is dominated by Asian elephants amp Nilgiri TahrSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are Biosphere Reserve became part of World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016 Is also under UNESCO’s world list of biosphere reserveIt is composed of Neyyar Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries and their adjoining areas of Achencoil Thenmala Konni Punalur Thiruvananthapuram Divisions and Agasthyavanam Special Division in Kerala9 Inclusion of adjoining areas of Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu has been approvedABR includes the Indian Ecoregions of South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests South Western Ghats montane rain forestsand SholaRare animals include the tiger Asian Elephant and Nilgiri Tahr Agastyamalai is also home to the KanikaranKanikkarans are the Original tribal Settlers in Agasthyamalai Biosphere ReserveFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ258 Which among the following is/are true in context with the 5-star rated celing fans 1 These are 50 more energy efficient as compared to the conventional fans2 These are rated at 75 watts as compared to earlier fans at 50 wattsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DThese fans are 30 more energy efficient as compared to conventional fansThe earlier fans were rated at 75 Watts but the new fans are rated at 50 Watts 30 savings FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ257 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Gene Transfer Format 1 It is a tab-delimited doc format specific to the gene information2 It reduces problems with the interchange of data between groupsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns BThe Gene transfer format GTF is a file format used to hold information about gene structure It is a tab-delimited text format based on the general feature format GFF but contains some additional conventions specific to gene information A significant feature of the GTF is that it is validatable: given a sequence and a GTF file one can check that the format is correct This significantly reduces problems with the interchange of data between groupsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ256 With reference to the geographic knowledge what are Phantom islands A These are the islands that are situated beyond the continental shelf of the oceanB These are the lost lands that were existing during prehistory but disappeared as a result of catastrophic geological phenomena C These are the volcanic islands on the edge of the Indian and Burmese tectonic platesD These are the land masses formerly believed to exist in the historical age but to have been discredited as a result of expanding geographic knowledgeAns DPhantom islands as opposed to lost lands are land masses formerly believed by cartographers to exist in the historical age but to have been discredited as a result of expanding geographic knowledge Terra Australis is a phantom continent While a few phantom islands originated from literary works an example is Ogygia from Homer’s Odyssey most phantom islands are the result of navigational errorsFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ255 With reference to the news which of the following is correct with respect to the ADDU Declaration A It is the declaration by the BRICS members to improve the global economic situation and reforming financial institutionsB It is a twenty points declaration issued by the SSARC members with the aim of building bridgesC It is the declaration in the Paris summit to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions D It is the declaration issued in the Maldives conference highlighting the terrorist amp social issuesAns B• Addu is the second largest city of Mamldives capital is Male where 17th SAARC conference was held September 2011• Theme of this Addu summit : Building Bridges• The leaders of SAARC Nations issued a 20-points declaration here which is known as “Addu Declaration”FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ254 Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Generic drugs 1 These are manufactured by the private companies under the government regulations 2 These contain the same active ingredients as brand formulations but with reduced excipientsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D A generic drug is a pharmaceutical drug that is equivalent to a brand-name product in dosage strength route of administration quality performance and intended use A generic drug must contain the same active ingredients as the original brand-name formulation Biopharmaceuticals such as monoclonal antibodies differ biologically from small molecule drugs Generic versions of these drugs known as biosimilars are typically regulated under an extended set of rules They may not be associated with a particular company generic drugs are usually subject to government regulations in the countries where they are dispensed They are labeled with the name of the manufacturer and a generic nonproprietary name such as the United States Adopted Name or international nonproprietary name of the drug A generic drug must contain the same active ingredients as the original brand-name formulation FRAMED FROM LUCENT PUBLICATIONSQ253 Which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 Doldrums : 50 N to 50 S2 Horse latitudes : 250 to 350 N amp S 3 Polar : High polesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DConiferous forests are located between 500amp 700 NFRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ252 Which among the following languages has been awarded the distinction of classical language 1 Marathi2 Malayalam3 KannadaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 1 amp 2C 1 amp 3D 123Ans A The Government of India has awarded the distinction of classical language to Tamil Sanskrit Kannada Telugu Malayalam and Odia The southern Indian languages are from the Dravidian family The Dravidian languages are classified in four groups: North Central Kolami–Parji South-Central Telugu–Kui and South Dravidian Tamil-Kannada Each of the northern Indian languages had different influences For example Hindustani was strongly influenced by Sanskrit Persian and Arabic leading to the emergence of Modern Standard Hindi and Modern Standard Urdu as registers of the Hindustani language FRAMED FROM LUCENT amp WIKIPEDIAQ251 Which among the following is/are correct 1 Vector mediated recombinant gene transfer can be done from one eukaryote to another eukaryote only2 Vector mediated recombinant gene transfer can be done from one animal cell to plant cellSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns B Vector-mediated gene transfer is carried out either by Agrobacterium-mediated transformation or by use of plant viruses as vectors Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a soil-borne Gram-negative bacterium It is rod shaped and motile and belongs to the bacterial family of Rhizobiaceae A tumefaciens is a phytopathogen and is treated as the nature’s most effective plant genetic engineer FRAMED FROM NCERT SCIENCEQ250 Excessive accumulation of nitrates in water body can result in :1 Proliferation of biodiversity2 Algae blooms3 AcidificationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C Only 2D 123Ans BQ249 Which of the following is not true of the Western GhatsA UNESCO declared 39 places in the Western Ghats as ‘World Heritage Sites’ in 2012B It is one of the eight hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the worldC It has two reserves and thirteen national parksD ONGC surveys have recently found huge oil reservesAns D The range runs north to south along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain called Konkan along the Arabian Sea A total of thirty-nine properties including national parks wildlife sanctuaries and reserve forests were designated as world heritage sites – twenty in Kerala ten in Karnataka five in Tamil Nadu and four in Maharashtra The range starts near the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra south of the Tapti river and runs approximately 1600 km 990 mi through the states of Maharashtra Goa Karnataka Kerala and Tamil Nadu ending at Swamithoppe near Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India The Western Ghats block southwest monsoon winds from reaching the Deccan PlateauThe average elevation is around 1200 m 3900 ft The area is one of the world’s ten Hottest biodiversity hotspots and has over 7402 species of flowering plants 1814 species of non-flowering plants 139 mammal species 508 bird species 179 amphibian species 6000 insects species and 290 freshwater fish species it is likely that many undiscovered species live in the Western Ghats At least 325 globally threatened species occur in the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are the mountainous faulted and eroded edge of the Deccan Plateau Basalt is the predominant rock found in the hills reaching a thickness of 3 km 2 mi Other rock types found are charnockites granite gneiss khondalites leptynites metamorphic gneisses with detached occurrences of crystalline limestone iron ore dolerites and anorthosites Residual laterite and bauxite ores are also found in the southern hills The Western Ghats extend from the Satpura Range in the north stretching from Gujarat to Tamil Nadu It traverses south past the states of Maharashtra Goa Karnataka and Kerala Major gaps in the range are the Goa Gap between the Maharashtra and Karnataka sections and the Palghat Gap on the Tamil Nadu and Kerala border between the Nilgiri Hills and the Anaimalai Hills The northern portion of the narrow coastal plain between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea is known as the Konkan the central portion is called Kanara and the southern portion is called Malabar The foothill region east of the Ghats in Maharashtra is known as Desh while the eastern foothills of the central Karnataka state is known as Malenadu13 The range is known as Sahyadri in Maharashtra and Karnataka The Western Ghats meets the Eastern Ghats at Nilgiris in northwestern Tamil Nadu Nilgiris connects Biligiriranga Hills in southeastern Karnataka with the Shevaroys and Tirumala hills South of the Palghat Gap are the Anamala Hills located in western Tamil Nadu and Kerala with smaller ranges further south including the Cardamom Hills then Aryankavu pass Aralvaimozhi pass near Kanyakumari In the southern part of the range is Anamudi 2695 metres 8842 ft the highest peak in Western Ghats The Western Ghats form one of the four watersheds of India feeding the perennial rivers of India The major river systems originating in the Western Ghats include Godavari Kaveri Krishna Thamiraparani and Tungabhadra Majority of streams draining the Western Ghats join these rivers and carry large volume of water during the monsoon months These rivers flow to the east due to the gradient of the land and drain out into the Bay of Bengal Major tributaries include Kali Bhadra Bhavani Bhima Malaprabha Ghataprabha Hemavathi and Kabini Periyar Bharathappuzha Netravati Sharavathi Mandovi and Zuari rivers flow westwards towards the Western Ghats draining into the Arabian Sea and are fast-moving owing to the steeper gradient Most notable of these projects are the Koyna in Maharashtra Linganmakki and Sivasamudram in Karnataka Mettur and Pykara in Tamil Nadu Parambikulam and Idukki in Kerala Talakaveri is the source of the river Kaveri and the Kuduremukha range is the source of the Tungabhadra Western Ghats have several man-made lakes and reservoirs with major lakes at Ooty 34 hectares 84 acres in Nilgiris Kodaikanal 26 hectares 64 acres and Berijam in Palani Hills Pookode lake Devikulam 6 hectares 15 acres and Letchmi 2 hectares 49 acres in Kerala The eastern region of the Western Ghats which lie in the rain shadow receive far less rainfall of about 100 centimetres 39 in resulting in an average rainfall of 250 centimetres 98 in across regions The Western Ghats are home to four tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregions – the North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests North Western Ghats montane rain forests South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests and South Western Ghats montane rain forests Above 1000 meters are the South Western Ghats montane rain forests also cooler and wetter than the surrounding lowland forests and dominated by evergreen trees although some montane grasslands and stunted forests can be found at the highest elevations The South Western Ghats montane rain forests are the most species-rich ecologic region in peninsular India eighty percent of the flowering plant species of the entire Western Ghats range are found in this ecologic region The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve comprising 5500 square kilometres 2100 sq mi of the evergreen forests of Nagarahole and deciduous forests of Bandipur in Karnataka adjoining regions of Wayanad-Mukurthi in Kerala and Mudumalai National Park-Sathyamangalam in Tamil Nadu forms the largest contiguous protected area in the Western Ghats20 Silent Valley in Kerala is among the last tracts of virgin tropical evergreen forest in India There are at least 139 mammal species Of the 16 endemic mammals 13 are threatened and amongst the 32 threatened species include the critically endangered Malabar large-spotted civet the endangered lion-tailed macaque Nilgiri tahr Bengal tiger and Indian elephants the vulnerable Indian leopard Nilgiri langur and gaur There are at least 16 species of birds endemic to the Western Ghats including the endangered rufous-breasted laughingthrush the vulnerable Nilgiri wood-pigeon white-bellied shortwing and broad-tailed grassbird the near threatenedgrey-breasted laughingthrush black-and-rufous flycatcher Nilgiri flycatcher and Nilgiri pipit and the least concern Malabar blue-winged parakeet Malabar grey hornbill white-bellied treepie grey-headed bulbul rufous babbler Wynaad laughingthrush white-bellied blue-flycatcher and the crimson-backed sunbird There are at least 139 mammal species Of the 16 endemic mammals 13 are threatened and amongst the 32 threatened species include the critically endangered Malabar large-spotted civet the endangered lion-tailed macaque Nilgiri tahr Bengal tiger and Indian elephants the vulnerable Indian leopard Nilgiri langur and gaur Of the 7402 species of flowering plants occurring in the Western Ghats 5588 species are native or indigenous and 376 are exotics naturalised and 1438 species are cultivated or planted as ornamentals Among the indigenous species 2253 species are endemic to India and of them 1273 species are exclusively confined to the Western Ghats Apart from 593 confirmed subspecies and varieties 66 species 5 subspecies and 14 varieties of doubtful occurrence are also reported and therefore amounting 8080 taxa of flowering plants Q248 Which among the following creeks is not associated with the state of Gujarat A Kori creekB Godai creekC Kajhar creekD Sir creekAns BCreek tidal an inlet of the sea narrower than a coveSir creek : is a 96 km 60 mi tidal estuary on the border of India and Pakistan The creek which opens up into the Arabian Sea divides the Gujarat state of Indiafrom the Sindh province of PakistanThe Kori Creek : is a tidal creek in the Rann of Kachchh region of the Indian state of Gujarat This region belonging to India is not in dispute as the international border runs north of it The Sir Creek lying to the northwest of Kori is disputed between India and PakistanFRAMED FROM RAMESH SINGH-INDIAN ECONOMICSQ247 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Corporate bond 1 It is issued by the corporation with maturity shorter than one year2 These are traded in decentralized amp over-the-counter marketsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns B A corporate bond is a bond issued by a corporation in order to raise financing for a variety of reasons such as to ongoing operations MampA or to expand businessThe term is usually applied to longer-term debt instruments with maturity of at least one year Corporate debt instruments with maturity shorter than one year are referred to as commercial paper According to their credit rating Bonds rated AAA AA A and BBB are High Grade while bonds rated BB and below are High Yield Foreign corporates issuing bonds in the US Dollar market are called Yankees and their bonds are Yankee bonds FRAMED FROM RAMESH SINGH-INDIAN ECONOMICSQ246 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Central Employment Guarantee Council 1 It has been created under the separate act of the Parliament 2 The council must be presided by the Governor of the central bank of India3 Members of the council are nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha 4 It is headed by the ministry of the rural development Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 4B 1 amp 4C 124D 2 amp 3Ans AIt is the apex body under MNREGAWorks as MNREGA watchdogTenure of the members is 1 yearResponsible for central monitoring amp evaluation system in MNREGAIt is headed by the ministry of the rural development FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ245 Which among the following are the sources of Bio-asphalt 1 Natural tree2 Gum resins3 Molasses4 Waste of canola oilSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B 2 amp 3C 124D 1234Ans D It is an asphalt alternative made from non-petroleum based renewable resources Non-petroleum based bitumen binders can be colored which can reduce the temperatures of road surfaces and reduce the Urban heat islands Bitumen can also be made from waste vacuum tower bottoms produced in the process of cleaning used motor oils which are normally burned or dumped into land fills FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ244 Which among the following is/are the tributaries of the Periyar river 1 Edamala2 Gharni3 MullayarSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans C-Left: Cheruthoni – right Periyar river is the longest river and the river with the largest discharge potential in the Indian state of KeralaIt is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major townsThe source of the Periyar lies high in the Western GhatsFRAMED FROM NCERT SCIENCEQ243 Which of the following is/are true with respect to the coliform bacteria1 These are present in large numbers in the feces of cold-blooded animals2 These are restricted to the aquatic environment3 These are the common indicator of sanitary quality of foods and waterSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C Only 3D 123Ans C Coliform bacteria are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming and motile or non-motile bacteria which can ferment lactosewith the production of acid and gas when incubated at 35–37°C They are a commonly used indicator of sanitary quality of foods and water Coliforms can be found in the aquatic environment in soil and on vegetation they are universally present in large numbers in the feces of warm-blooded animals Whilst coliforms themselves are not normally causes of serious illness they are easy to culture and their presence is used to indicate that other pathogenic organisms of fecal origin may be present Such pathogens include disease-causing bacteria viruses or protozoa and many multicellular parasites Coliform procedures are performed in aerobic or anaerobic conditions FRAMED FROM PEARSON CSAT MANUALQ242 Consider the following :1 Phawngpui Tlang National park : Tripura2 Dzukou Valley : Manipur3 Balphakram National Park : MeghalayaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B Only 2C 1 amp 2D 1 amp 2Ans A Phawngpui Tlang National park : Mizoram Mizoram : The general geology of western Mizoram consists of repetitive succession of Neogene sedimentary rocks of Surma Group and Tipam Formation viz sandstone siltstone mudstone and rare pockets of shell limestone The eastern part is Barail GroupMizoram lies in seismic zone V according to the India Meteorological Department as with other northeastern states of India this means the state has the highest risk of earthquakes relative to other parts of India gt The Palak lake is the biggest in Mizoram and covers 30 hectares 74 acres gt Mizoram is also called as peninsula state as it has 3 sides covered with international land and one side covered with domestic land gt Bamboo is common in the state typically intermixed with other forest vegetation about 9245 km2 44 of state’s area is bamboo bearing gt The state has two national parks and six wildlife sanctuaries – Blue Mountain Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve largest Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary Murlen National Park Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary and Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary Manipur : It is bounded by Nagaland to the north Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west Burma Myanmar lies to its east has a population of almost 3 million including the Meitei who are the majority group in the state the Zo/Zomi people such as Paite Mizo Lushai Hmar Vaiphei Simte Zou Gangte Teddim Kuki Naga and Pangalpeoples who speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages The Barak River the largest of Manipur originates in the Manipur Hills and is joined by tributaries such as the Irang Maku and Tuivai gt The rivers draining the Manipur Hills are comparatively young due to the hilly terrain through which they flow These rivers are corrosive and assume turbulent form in the rainy season Important rivers draining the western area include the Maku Barak Jiri Irang and Leimatak gtRivers draining the eastern part of the state the Yu River Basin include the Chamu Khunou and other short streams gt The Loktak lake is an important feature of the central plain Meghalaya : The state is bounded to the south by the Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet to the west by the Bangladeshi division of Rangpur and to the north and east by India’s State of Assam gt Meghalaya has historically followed a matrilineal system where the lineage and inheritance are traced through women the youngest daughter inherits all wealth and she also takes care of her parents gt Rock formations contain rich deposits of valuable minerals like coal limestone uranium and sillimanite gt Meghalaya has many rivers Most of these are rainfed and seasonal The important rivers in the Garo Hills region are Daring Sanda Bandra Bhogai Dareng Simsang Nitai and the Bhupai In the central and eastern sections of the plateau the important rivers are Khri Digaru Umiam Kynshi Jadukata Mawpa Umiam or Barapani Umngot and Myntdu In the southern Khasi Hills region these rivers have created deep gorges and several beautiful waterfalls gt The central part of the plateau comprising the Khasi Hills has the highest elevations followed by the eastern section comprising the Jaintia Hills region The highest point in Meghalaya is Shillong Peak gt The great Indian hornbill is the largest bird in Meghalaya gt The hoolock gibbon is found in all districts of Meghalaya gt The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in the West Garo Hills and the Balphakram National Park in the South Garo Hills are considered to be the most biodiversity-rich sites in Meghalaya gt In addition Meghalaya has three wildlife sanctuaries These are the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary the Siju Sanctuary and the Bhagmara Sanctuary which is also the home of the insect eating pitcher plant Nepenthes khasiana FRAMED FROM NCERT GEOGRAPHYQ241 Which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 COP 3 : Kyoto protocol on climate change2 COP 11 : Paris treaty3 COP1 : Minimata convention on mercurySelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 1 amp 3C Only 1D 2 amp 3Ans B COP 11 : Montreal It took place between 28 November and 9 December 2005 in Montreal Quebec Canada It was the first Meeting of the Parties CMP 1 to the Kyoto Protocol since their initial meeting in Kyoto in 1997 It was one of the largest intergovernmental conferences on climate change ever FRAMED FROM LIVE MINTQ240 With reference to the S-band spectrum consider the following statements :1 It is part of the microwave amp Infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum2 It is standard for radio waves with frequencies that range from 2 to 4 GHz3 The S band is used by all communications satellites to communicate with the Space Shuttle and the International Space StationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 1 amp 2Ans B The S band is part of the microwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum It is defined by an IEEE standard for radio waves with frequencies that range from 2 to 4 GHz crossing the conventional boundary between UHF and SHF at 30 GHz The S band is used by weather radar surface ship radar and some communications satellites especially those used by NASA to communicate with the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station The 10 cm radar short-band ranges roughly from 155 to 52 GHz In some countries S band is used for Direct-to-Home satellite television unlike similar services in most countries which use Ku band The frequency typically allocated for this service is 25 to 27 GHz LOF 1570 GHz FRAMED FROM LAXMIKANTQ239 With reference to the Vote of No-confidence consider the following statements :1 It shows disapproval amp results in the resignation of ministers2 It is directed against the entire cabinet but not against an individual minister3 No-confidence motions may not require reasons for the motion to be specifiedSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans C No Confidence may lead to compulsory resignation of the council of ministers or other position-holders whereas Censure is meant to show disapproval and does not result in the resignation of ministers The censure motion can be against an individual minister or a group of ministers but the no-confidence motion is directed against the entire cabinet censure motions may need to state the reasons for the motion while no-confidence motions may not require reasons to be specified In India a Motion of No Confidence can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha the lower house of the Parliament of India The motion is admitted for discussion when a minimum of 50 members of the house support the motion With the anti-defection law Vote of no-confidence has no relevance left in case the majority party has an absolute majority in the House If the majority party with an absolute majority in the House issues whip to vote party members in favor of the Government then it is impossible to remove the Government by no-confidence motion Hence the no-confidence exercise of House merely becomes the no-confidence exercise of the Party FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ238 Which of the following determines the amount of phytoplanktons in the ocean water 1 Ocean Currents 2 Temperature amp Salinity 3 Depth of ocean water4 Length of day amp timeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 123B 1 amp 3C 2 amp 4D 1234Ans D These are the autotrophic self-feeding components of the plankton community and a key part of oceans seas and freshwater basin ecosystems when present in high enough numbers some varieties may be noticeable as colored patches on the water surface due to the presence of chlorophyll within their cells and accessory pigments such as phycobiliproteins or xanthophylls in some species Phytoplankton are photosynthesizing microscopic organisms that inhabit the upper sunlit layer of almost all oceans and bodies of fresh water on Earth They are agents for primary production the creation of organic compounds from carbon dioxide dissolved in the water a process that sustains the aquatic food web In terms of numbers the most important groups of phytoplankton include the diatoms cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates although many other groups of algae are represented In oligotrophicoceanic regions such as the Sargasso Sea or the South Pacific Gyre phytoplankton is dominated by the small sized cells called picoplankton and nanoplankton also referred to as picoflagellates and nanoflagellates mostly composed of Synechococcus and picoeucaryotes such as Micromonas Phytoplankton are crucially dependent on minerals These are primarily macronutrients such as nitrate phosphate or silicic acid whose availability is governed by the balance between the so-called biological pump and upwelling of deep nutrient-rich waters However across large regions of the World Ocean such as the Southern Ocean phytoplankton are also limited by the lack of the micronutrient iron Phytoplankton depend on Vitamin B for survival Areas in the ocean have been identified as having a major lack of Vitamin B and correspondingly phytoplankton Phytoplankton absorb energy from the Sun and nutrients from the water to produce their own food In the process of photosynthesis phytoplankton release molecular oxygen O 2 into the water Phytoplankton is used as a foodstock for the production of rotifers49 which are in turn used to feed other organisms Phytoplankton is also used to feed many varieties of aquacultured molluscs including pearl oysters and giant clams FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ237 Which among the following components is/are not the components of the Polymetallic nodules 1 Iron 2 Mercury 3 Molybdenum4 UraniumSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2 amp 4C 1 amp 4D Only 3 amp 4Ans B Polymetallic nodules also known as manganese nodules are potato-shaped largely porous nodules found in abundance carpeting the sea floor of world oceans in deep sea The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of contract between Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India and the International Seabed Authority ISA for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules for a further period of 5 years 2017-22 The earlier contract is expiring on 24th March 2017 Composition: Besides manganese and iron they contain nickel copper cobalt lead molybdenum cadmium vanadium titanium of which nickel cobalt and copper are considered to be of economic and strategic importance FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ236 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Seagrass 1 Seagrass beds are productive ecosystems amp used as fertilizer for sandy soil2 Excessive input of nutrients are toxic to seagrasses3 It is used in furniture and woven like rattanSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C Only 1D 123Ans D Seagrass beds are productive ecosystems amp historically it was collected as fertilizer for sandy soil Seagrasses are in global decline with some 30000 km2 12000 sq mi lost during recent decades The main cause is human disturbance most notably eutrophication mechanical destruction of habitat and overfishing Excessive input of nutrients nitrogen phosphorus is directly toxic to seagrasses but most importantly it stimulates the growth of epiphytic and free-floating macro- and micro-algae This weakens the sunlight reducing the photosynthesis that nourishes the seagrass and the primary production results Historically seagrasses were collected as fertilizer for sandy soil This was an important use in the Ria de Aveiro Portugal where the plants collected were known as moliço In the early 20th century in France and to a lesser extent the Channel Islands dried seagrasses were used as a mattress paillasse filling – such mattresses were in high demand by French forces during World War I It was also used for bandages and other purposes Currently seagrass is used in furniture and woven like rattan FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ235 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Bio banks 1 It is an organized collection of only human biological material for research purposes2 Population-based biobanks need particular hospital affiliation to look for biomarkers for disease susceptibilitySelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns D It as an organized collection of human biological material and associated information stored for one or more research purposes Collections of plant animal microbe and other nonhuman materials may also be described as biobanks but in some discussions the term is reserved for human specimens Disease-oriented biobanks usually have a hospital affiliation through which they collect samples representing a variety of diseases perhaps to look for biomarkers affiliated with diseasePopulation-based biobanks need no particular hospital affiliation because they take samples from large numbers of all kinds of people perhaps to look for biomarkers for disease susceptibility in a general population FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ234 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Clonal Seed production 1 The genotype of the embryo amp the resulting plant will be same as the seed parent2 It is a type of reproduction in which seeds are formed without union of gamets Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns CFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ233 Which among the following is/are the tributaries of the Manjra river 1 Teru2 Gharni3 LendiSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans DManjiira is a tributary of the river Godavari It passes through the states of Maharashtra Karnataka and Telangana It originates in the Balaghat range of hills near Ahmednagar district at an altitude of 823 metres 2700 ft and empties into the Godavari RiverIt flows on the Balaghat plateau along with its tributaries: Terna Tawarja and Gharni The other three tributaries of Manjara are Manyad Teru and Lendi which flow on the northern plainsFRAMED FROM BIPIN CHANDRAQ232 With reference to the Indian National Movement what was Dharsana satyagraha A It was the movement by the peasants against the land lords in Bengal B It was the protest against prejudice and discrimination towards brahminsC It aimed at removing the British Empire from power by boycotting British productsD It was a protest against the British salt tax in colonial India Ans D Dharasana Satyagraha was a protest against the British salt tax in colonial India in May 1930 Following the conclusion of the Salt March to Dandi Mahatma Gandhi chose a non-violent raid of the Dharasana Salt Works in Gujarat as the next protest against British rule Hundreds of satyagrahis were beaten by soldiers under British command at Dharasana The ensuing publicity attracted world attention to the Indian independence movement and brought into question the legitimacy of British rule in India FRAMED FROM MAPS PORTIONQ231 Which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 Kavaratti : Tamil Nadu2 Nilgiris : Western ghats3 Karaikal : Andhra PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C Only 2D 1 amp 2Ans CKavaratti : KeralaKaraikal : Tamil NaduNilgiris : Western GhatsFRAMED FROM CLASS 12TH BIOLOGYQ230 Under IUCN Manatee has been classified under which category A EndangeredB VulberableC ExtinctD Critically endangeredAns A They are large fully aquatic mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows All three species of manatee are listed by the World Conservation Union as vulnerable to extinction It is illegal under federal and Florida law to injure or harm a manatee They are classified as endangered by both the state and the federal governments Manatees inhabit the shallow marshy coastal areas and rivers of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico T manatus West Indian manatee the Amazon basin T inunguis Amazonian manatee and West Africa T senegalensis West African manatee West Indian manatees prefer warmer temperatures and are known to congregate in shallow waters They frequently migrate through brackish water estuaries to freshwater springs They cannot survive below 15 °C 60 °F Their natural source for warmth during winter is warm spring-fed rivers FRAMED FROM LUCENT PUBLICTIONSQ229 Consider the following :1 Ferrel cell : Intertropical Convergence Zone2 Hadley cell : Horse latitude3 Polar cell : Polar frontSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D Only 2Ans BHadley cell : Intertropical Convergence ZoneFerrel cell : Horse latitudeFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ228 Consider the following :1 Nilgiri biosphere reserve : Nilgiri tahr amp Lion tailed macaque 2 Nanda devi : Snow leopard amp Himalayan Black bear 3 Gulf of mannar : DugongSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DOther biosphere reserves :Nokrek : Red pandaManas : Golden Langur Red PandaSimlipal : Gaur Royal Bengal tiger Asian elephantDihang-Dibang : Mishmi Takin Musk deerPachmarhi biosphere reserve : flying squirrel amp Giant Biosphere Reserve : Four-horned antelope Indian wild dog Sarus crane White-rumped vulture Philautus sanctisilvaticusSacred grove bush frogGreat Rann of Kutch : Indian wild assCold Desert : Indian wild assKhangchendzonga : Snow leopard red pandaAgasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve : Nilgiri tahr elephantsGreat Nicobar Biosphere Reserve : Saltwater crocodileDibru-Saikhowa : Golden langurSeshachalam Hills : Slender LorisFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ227 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Sambhar lake 1 It is an elliptically shaped lake surrounded on all sides by the Himalayas2 It is not part of the Ganga river basin area Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns B The lake receives water from an endorheic basin with 5700 square km catchment area It is not part of the Ganga river basin area and is geographically a separate land locked river basin The lake is actually an extensive saline wetland with water depths fluctuating from as few as 60 centimetres 24 in during the dry season to about 3 meters 10 ft after the monsoon season It occupies an area of 190 to 230 square kilometers based on the season It is an elliptically shaped lake 355 km long with a breadth varying between 3 km and 11 km It is located in Nagaur and Jaipur districts and it also borders the Ajmer district The circumference of the lake is 96 km surrounded on all sides by the Aravali hills The Sambhar lake basin is divided by a 51 km long dam made of sandstone It is India’s largest saline lake and is the source of most of Rajasthan’s salt production Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site recognized wetland of international importance because the wetland is a key wintering area for tens of thousands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia The specialized algae and bacteria growing in the lake provide striking water colours and support the lake ecology that in turn sustains the migrating waterfowl There is other wildlife in the nearby forests where Nilgai move freely along with deer and foxes The salt NaCl concentration in this lake water differs with season The salt concentration in the pans Kyars varies and accordingly the color ranges from green orange pink purple pink red due to the bloom of haloalkaliphilic microorganisms FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ226 Protein extract of which of the following is suitable for human consumption or as animal feeds 1 Bacteria2 Fungi3 AlgaeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 1 amp 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans D Single-cell protein SCP refers to edible unicellular microorganisms The biomass or protein extract from pure or mixed cultures of algae yeasts fungi or bacteria may be used as an ingredient or a substitute for protein-rich foods and is suitable for human consumption or as animal feeds Single-cell proteins develop when microbes ferment waste materials including wood straw cannery and food-processing wastes residues from alcohol production hydrocarbons or human and animal excreta17 The problem with extracting single-cell proteins from the wastes is the dilution and cost FRAMED FROM NCERT BIOLOGYQ225 Which among the following is/are classified as Fungus 1 Molds2 Yeast3 Slime MoldsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B Only 2C 2 amp 3D 123Ans A Fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds as well as the more familiar mushrooms These organisms are classified as a kingdom Fungi which is separate from the other eukaryotic life kingdoms of plants and animals A characteristic that places fungi in a different kingdom from plants bacteria and some protists is chitin in their cell walls Similar to animals fungi are heterotrophs they acquire their food by absorbing dissolved molecules typically by secreting digestive enzymes into their environment Fungi do not photosynthesise Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems Like plants fungi often grow in soil and in the case of mushrooms form conspicuous fruit bodies which sometimes resemble plants such as mosses The fungi are now considered a separate kingdom distinct from both plants and animals With animals: Fungi lack chloroplasts and are heterotrophic organisms and so require preformed organic compounds as energy sources With plants: Fungi have a cell wall and vacuolesThey reproduce by both sexual and asexual means and like basal plant groups such as ferns and mosses produce spores Similar to mosses and algae fungi typically have haploid nuclei similar-looking organisms such as filamentous green algae grow by repeated cell division within a chain of cellsThere are also single-celled fungi yeasts that do not form hyphae and some fungi have both hyphal and yeast forms The fungal cell wall is composed of glucans and chitin while glucans are also found in plants and chitin in the exoskeleton of arthropods Most fungi lack an efficient system for the long-distance transport of water and nutrients such as the xylem and phloem in many plants To overcome this limitation some fungi such as Armillaria form rhizomorphswhich resemble and perform functions similar to the roots of plants Most food-spoilage molds most plant pathogenic fungi and the beer wine and bread yeasts water molds oomycetes and hyphochytrids both Stramenopiles were formerly classified in the kingdom Fungi in groups like Mastigomycotina Gymnomycota and Phycomycetes The slime molds were studied also as protozoans leading to a ambiregnal duplicated taxonomy Lichens occur in every ecosystem on all continents play a key role in soil formation and the initiation of biological succession154 and are prominent in some extreme environments including polar alpine and semiarid desert regionsThey are able to grow on inhospitable surfaces including bare soil rocks tree bark wood shells barnacles and leaves Certain types of cheeses require inoculation of milk curds with fungal species that impart a unique flavor and texture to the cheese Examples include the blue color in cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort which are made by inoculation with Penicillium roqueforti Molds used in cheese production are non-toxic and are thus safe for human consumption Many mushroom species are poisonous to humans with toxicities ranging from slight digestive problems or allergic reactions as well as hallucinations to severe organ failures and death Fungi are used extensively to produce industrial chemicals like citric gluconic lactic and malic acids FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ224 Which among the following statements is/are true with respect to the Aligarh movement 1 The impact of Aligarh Movement was confined to the Northern India only2 The Aligarh Movement introduced a new trend in Arabic literature3 It aimed to establish a modern system of education for the Muslim population of British IndiaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 2 amp 3B 1 amp 3C 1 amp 2D Only 3Ans D The Aligarh Movement is the movement to establish a modern system of education for the Muslim population of British India during the later decades of the 19th centuryThe movement′s name derives from the fact that its core and origins lay in the city of Aligarh in Northern India and in particular with the foundation of: the Muhammadan Anglo Oriental Collegiate SchoolThe founder of the original college and the other educational institutions that developed from it was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan He became the leading light of the wider Aligarh Movement It influenced a number of other contemporary movements to a great extent that it caused the emergence of other socio-religious movements during the 19th century The impact of Aligarh Movement was not confined to the Northern India only but its expansion could be seen on the other regions of the Indian sub-continent during the 20th century The movement was political in nature from the very beginningThe Deoband school was opposed to the movement as Aligarh Movement was pro British The Aligarh Movement introduced a new trend in Urdu literature Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and his association left the old style of writing in the Urdu language which was rhetorical and academic and started a simple style which helped Muslims to understand the main purpose of the movement Sir Syed Ahmed was the central figure behind this awakening FRAMED FROM NCERT HISTORYQ223 Consider the following :1 Poona Sarvajanik Sabha : Gopal Ganesh Agarkar2 Deccan Education Society : Bal Gangadhar Tilak3 Prarthana Samaj : Atmaran Pandurang Select the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans D Prarthana Samaj or Prayer Society in Sanskrit was a movement for religious and social reform in Bombay based on earlier reform movements Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang with the help of Keshav Chandra Sen in 1867 with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God It became popular after Mahadev Govind Ranade joined The main reformers were the intellectuals who advocated reforms of the social system of the Hindus The precursor of the Prarthana Samaj in Mumbai was the Paramahamsa Sabha a secret society for the furtherance of liberal ideas by Ram Balkrishna Jaykar and others in Mumbai It was secret in order to avoid the wrath of the powerful and orthodox elements of society the primary focus of the Prarthana Samaj was on social and cultural reform Deccan Education Society : In 1880 Vishnushastri Chiplunkar and Bal Gangadhar Tilak established the New English School one of the first native-run schools offering Western education in Pune1 In 1884 they created the Deccan Education Society23 with Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Mahadev Ballal Namjoshi V S Apte V B Kelkar M S Gole and N K Dharap Soon afterwardsthey established Fergusson College with Tilak and Agharkar as early lecturers Poona Sarvajanik Sabha : It was a sociopolitical organisation in British India which started with the aim of working as a mediating body between the government and people of India and to popularise the peasants’ legal rights The organisation was a precursor to the Indian National Congress which started with its first session from Maharashtra itself The Pune Sarvajanik Sabha provided many of the prominent leaders of national stature to the Indian freedom struggle including Bal Gangadhar Tilak It was formed in 1870 by S H Chiplunkar Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi Mahadev Govind Ranade et al FRAMED FROM NCERT BIOLOGYQ222 Which among the following plants can be regarded as a haven for people with pollen allergies 1 Summer grass2 Oak3 ArizonaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 2B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D Only 3Ans D Pollen: Pollen itself is not the male gameteEach pollen grain contains vegetative non-reproductive cells only a single cell in most flowering plants but several in other seed plants and a generative reproductive cell In flowering plants the vegetative tube cell produces the pollen tube and the generative cell divides to form the two sperm cell Non-flowering seed plants eg pine trees are characteristically anemophilous Anemophilous flowering plants generally have inconspicuous flowers Entomophilous literally insect-loving plants produce pollen that is relatively heavy sticky and protein-rich for dispersal by insect pollinators attracted to their flowers Many insects and some mitesare specialized to feed on pollen and are called palynivores Anemophilous spring blooming plants such as oak birch hickory pecan and early summer grasses may also induce pollen allergies Most cultivated plants with showy flowers are entomophilous and do not cause pollen allergies Arizona was once regarded as a haven for people with pollen allergies although several ragweed species grow in the desert However as suburbs grew and people began establishing irrigated lawns and gardens more irritating species of ragweed gained a foothold and Arizona lost its claim of freedom from hay fever FRAMED FROM NCERT BIOLOGYQ221 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Micropropagation 1 It is the only viable method of regenerating genetically modified cells after protoplast fusion2 All the progeny plants are vulnerable to the same infectionsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns C Micropropagation has a number of advantages over traditional plant propagation techniques: • The main advantage of micropropagation is the production of many plants that are clones of each other • Micropropagation can be used to produce disease-free plants • It can have an extraordinarily high fecundity rate producing thousands of propagules while conventional techniques might only produce a fraction of this number • It is the only viable method of regenerating genetically modified cells or cells after protoplast fusion • It is useful in multiplying plants which produce seeds in uneconomical amounts or when plants are sterile and do not produce viable seeds or when seed cannot be stored see recalcitrant seeds • Micropropagation often produces more robust plants leading to accelerated growth compared to similar plants produced by conventional methods – like seeds or cuttings • Some plants with very small seeds including most orchids are most reliably grown from seed in sterile culture • A greater number of plants can be produced per square meter and the propagules can be stored longer and in a smaller area Micropropagation is not always the perfect means of multiplying plants Conditions that limits its use include: • It is very expensive and can have a labour cost of more than 70 • A monoculture is produced after micropropagation leading to a lack of overall disease resilience as all progeny plants may be vulnerable to the same infections • An infected plant sample can produce infected progeny This is uncommon as the stock plants are carefully screened and vetted to prevent culturing plants infected with virus or fungus • Not all plants can be successfully tissue cultured often because the proper medium for growth is not known or the plants produce secondary metabolic chemicals that stunt or kill the explant • Sometimes plants or cultivars do not come true to type after being tissue cultured This is often dependent on the type of explant material utilized during the initiation phase or the result of the age of the cell or propagule line Some plants are very difficult to disinfect of fungal organism FRAMED FROM NCERT SCIENCEQ220 Which among the following is/are the features that characterizes the Pioneer species 1 Most of them are hardy species with non-photosynthetic activity2 The plants that are often pioneer species tend to be insect-pollinated3 Orchids lichens amp Algae are the examples of the pioneer speciesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D Only 3Ans D Examples of the plants and organism that colonize such areas are pioneer species: • Barren sand – lyme grass Leymus arenarius sea couch grass Agropyron pungens Marram grass Ammophila breviligulata • Salt water – green algae marine eel grass Zostera spp pickleweed Salicornia virginica and cordgrass hybrid Spartina × townsendii and Spartina anglica • Clear water – algae mosses freshwater eel grass Vallisneria americana • Solidified lava flows – in Hawaii: swordfern Polystichum munitum ‘ōhi‘a lehua Metrosideros polymorpha ‘ohelo Vaccinium reticulatum and ‘āma‘u Sadleria cyatheoides3 on Surtsey: lichen Stereocaulon vesuvianum and Placopsis gelida and moss Racomitriumericoides4 green algae • Disturbed areas such as construction sites road cuttings and verges cultivated lands – Buddleia davidii Nettlesclarification needed Tagetes minuta Bidens pilosa Argemone mexicana • Bare clay – Orchids • Mountains – Lichens Pioneer species are hardy species which are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems beginning a chain of ecological succession that ultimately leads to a more biodiverse steady-state ecosystem Since some uncolonized land may have thin poor quality soils with few nutrients pioneer species are often hardy plants with adaptations such as long roots root nodes containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria and leaves that employ transpiration They are often photosynthetic plants as no other source of energy such as other species except light energy is often available in the early stages of succession thus making it less likely for a pioneer species to be non-photosynthetic The plants that are often pioneer species also tend to be wind-pollinated rather than insect-pollinated Pioneering fauna will colonize an area only after flora and fungi have inhabited the area Soil fauna ranging from microscopic protists to larger invertebrates have a role in soil formation and nutrient cycling Bacteria and fungi are the most important groups in the breakdown of organic detritus left by primary producing plants such as skeletal soil moss and algae Though vertebrates in general would not be considered pioneer species there are exceptions Pioneer species can also be found in secondary succession such as an established ecosystem being reduced by an event such as: a forest fire deforestation or clearing quickly colonizing open spaces which previously supported vegetation Common examples of the plants in such areas include • Raspberry – Rubus spp • Heaths – Ericaceae spp • Graminoids forbs and wildflowers – native introduced and invasive species: such as fire dependent seed cone and resprouter chaparral genera FRAMED FROM WikipediaQ219 Which among the following plants is/are classified under the category of aquatic plants 1 Duckweed2 Water Hyacinth3 LotusSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 2D 123Ans D One of the largest aquatic plants in the world is the Amazon water lily one of the smallest is the minute duckweed Many small aquatic animals use plants like duckweed for a home or for protection from predators but areas with more vegetation are likely to have more predators Some other familiar examples of aquatic plants might include floating heart water lily lotus and water hyacinth Some aquatic plants are used by humans as a food source Examples include wild rice Zizania water caltrop Trapa natans Chinese water chestnut Eleocharis dulcis Indian lotus Nelumbo nucifera water spinach Ipomoea aquatica and watercress Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum FRAMED FROM Live MintQ218 Which among the following equipments comes under the classification of energy efficient schemes 1 LED bulbs2 Fans3LED tube lights4 Street lightsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 123B Only 1 amp 3C 134D 1234Ans D Solar water pump sets : At present solar water pumping system market in India is subsidy driven Non-subsidized pumps accounts for marginal share in the market High capital cost is the major hurdle in the growth of solar water pumping system market Regardless of subsidies provided by the government solar pumps are still unaffordable for small farmers due to their high upfront cost in comparison to diesel and electric pumps With this background EESL intends to develop a programme to provide a reliable source of supply to agricultural pump sets which are currently being operated by diesel generators or through grid supply by way of solar mini grids By developing such renewable energy based grids farmers will be able to receive considerable revenue on monthly basis by selling the excess power to the grid for a period of 25 years The benefits of the programme to the farmers includes social emancipation as well as contribution to the society by means of water conservation FRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ217 With reference to the news there was a term “TERM CELLS” What is this A It is an alternative of Stem cells that can differentiate into specialized cellsB It is the vigilance and monitoring wing of the Indian Department of TelecommunicationsC These are the tiny cells in the form of pins that are used in laptops torches etcD It has been set up by the government to combat illegal trafficking Ans B Telecom Enforcement Resource and Monitoring TERM formerly known as Vigilance Telecom Monitoring VTM is the vigilance and monitoring wing of the Indian Department of Telecommunications DoT TERM is made up of 34 Cells in India’s 22 telecom circles and 10 large telecom districts2 each headed by a Senior Administrative Grade SAG level officer termed as Deputy Director General DDGThe main functions of TERM Cells are vigilance monitoring and security of the networkApart from this TERM Cells also operate the Central Monitoring System CMS a clandestine mass electronic surveillance program and carry out other functions The TERM Cells function as the subordinate offices of the DoT in the field These Cells represent the Telegraph Authority and the Licensor Q216 Which of the following can be used to extract heavy metals from water 1 Aluminum oxide2 Cellulose3 SilicaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D 123Ans DFRAMED FROM ICSE CLASS 7TH GEOGRAPHYQ215 Which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 Sunabeda tiger reserve : West Bengal2 Guru Ghasidas : Chhattisgarh3 Ratapani Tiger Reserve : RajasthanSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 1 amp 3D Only 2Ans DRatapani Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh Sunabeda Tiger Reserve Odisha and Guru Ghasidas ChhattisgarhKudremukh National Park KarnatakaSuhelwa Uttar Pradesh Mhadei Sanctuary Goa Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary / Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary / Varushanadu Valley Tamil Nadu Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary Arunachal Pradesh andCauvery-MM Hills KarnatakaThere are 50 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation AuthorityNTCA India is home to 70 percent of tigers in the world In 2006 there were 1411 tigers which increased to 1706 in 2011 and 2226 in 2014The total number of wild tigers have gone upto 3891 in 2016 according to World Wildlife Fund and Global Tiger ForumFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q214 Which among the following is/are the core schemes 1 MNREGA2 National Social Assistance Plan3 National Programme for persons with disabilitiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C Only 3D 123Ans D Core schemes: For these schemes the fund-sharing pattern between the Centre and states would be 60:40 for general category states For the eight Northeastern states amp three Himalayan states ratio is 90:10 These are fully funded by the centre FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIA Q213 Which among the following languages comes under the Dravidian language family 1 Tamil2 Assamese3 Odia4 MalayalamSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 1C 1 amp 4D Only 2Ans C The Dravidian languages with the most speakers are Telugu Tamil Kannada and Malayalam The most widely spoken languages of Indo-Aryan group are Hindi or more correctly Hindustani which includes Hindi and Urdu Bengali Marathi Gujarati Punjabi Rajasthani Assamese Asamiya and Odia Austroasiatic languages of mainland India are the Khasi and Munda languages including Santhali With the exceptions of Khasi and Santhali all Austroasiatic languages on Indian territory are endangered Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in India include Karbi Meitei Lepcha as well as many varieties of several related Tibetic West Himalayish Tani Brahmaputran Angami–Pochuri Tangkhul Zeme Kukish language groups amongst many others The Ongan family of the southern Andaman Islands comprising two extant languages Önge and Jarawa and one extinct tongue Jangil Until the Twenty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1967 the country recognised 14 official regional languages The Eighth Schedule and the Seventy-First Amendment provided for the inclusion of Sindhi Konkani Meitei and Nepali thereby increasing the number of official regional languages of India to 18 Writing systems: Most languages in India are written in Brahmi-derived scripts such as Devanagari Tamil Telugu Kannada Odia Eastern Nagari – Assamese/Bengali etc though Urdu is written in a script derived from Arabic and a few minor languages such as Santali use independent scripts FRAMED FROM NCERT Q212 Which among the following is/are the list of prohibited substances by the World Anti-Doping Agency 1 Furosemide2 Caffeine3 EpinephrineSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 123D 2 amp 3Ans ACaffeine although a stimulant has not been banned by the International Olympic Committee or the World Anti Doping Agency since 2004FRAMED FROM NCERT Q211 Which among the following is/are the wetlands 1 Swamps2 Mangroves3 FernsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 123D 2 amp 3Ans C Wetlands occur naturally on every continent except Antarcticathe largest including the Amazon River basin the West Siberian Plainand the Pantanal in South America The water found in wetlands can be freshwater brackish or saltwater The main wetland types include swamps marshes bogs and ferns and sub-types include mangrove carr pocosin and varzea The UN Millennium Ecosystem Assessment determined that environmental degradation is more prominent within wetland systems than any other ecosystem on Earth Wetlands have also been described as ecotones providing a transition between dry land and water bodies The most important factor producing wetlands is flooding The duration of flooding determines whether the resulting wetland has aquatic marsh or swamp vegetation Other important factors include fertility natural disturbance competition herbivory burial and salinityWhen peat accumulates bogs and ferns arise FRAMED FROM The Hindu Q210 Which among the following is correct with respect to the Mogadishu declaration A It is the declaration for the empowerment of women that was adopted recently in 2015 in PeruB It is the declaration adopted in 2016 that calls for the electoral process in Somalia to establish new bicameral federal parliament C It is the declaration adopted in 2015 for the reduction of greenhouse gases by the developed countries onlyD It is the declaration adopted in 2015 that calls for the electoral process in Somalia to establish new bicameral federal parliamentAns DFRAMED FROM NCERT BIOQ209 CAM Photosynthesis is found in which of the following species 1 Vallisneria2 Crassula aquatica3 SagittariaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 2 amp 3C 123D 1 amp 3Ans C CAM photosynthesis is also found in aquatic species in at least 4 genera including: Isoetes Crassula Littorella Sagittaria and possibly Vallisneriabeing found in a variety of species eg Isoetes howellii Crassula aquatica These plants follow the same nocturnal acid accumulation and daytime deacidification as terrestrial CAM speciesHowever the reason for CAM in aquatic plants is not due to a lack of available water but a limited supply of CO2CO2 is limited due to slow diffusion in water 10000x slower than in air The problem is especially acute under acid pH where the only inorganic carbon species present is CO2 with no available bicarbonate or carbonate supply Aquatic CAM plants capture carbon at night when it is abundant due to a lack of competition from other photosynthetic organisms This also results in lowered photorespiration due to less photosynthetically generated oxygen Aquatic CAM is most marked in the summer months when there is increased competition for CO2 compared to the winter months However in the winter months CAM still has a significant role The majority of plants possessing CAM are either epiphytes eg orchids bromeliads or succulent xerophytes eg cacti cactoid Euphorbias but CAM is also foundin hemiepiphytes eg Clusia lithophytes eg Sedum Sempervivum terrestrial bromeliads wetland plants eg Isoetes Crassula Tillaea Lobelia and in one halophyte Mesembryanthemum crystallinum one non-succulent terrestrial plant Dodonaea viscosa and one mangrove associate Sesuvium portulacastrum Plants which are able to switch between different methods of carbon fixation include Portulacaria afra better known as Dwarf Jade Plant which normally uses C3 fixation but can use CAM if it is drought-stressed and Portulaca oleracea better known as Purslane which normally uses C4 fixation but is also able to switch to CAM when drought-stressed It is found in quillworts relatives of club mosses in ferns and in Gnetopsida but the great majority of plants using CAM are angiosperms flowering plants The C4 pathway bears resemblance to CAM both act to concentrate CO2 around RuBisCO thereby increasing its efficiency CAM concentrates it temporally providing CO2 during the day and not at night when respiration is the dominant reaction C4 plants in contrast concentrate CO2 spatially with a RuBisCO reaction centre in a bundle sheath cell being inundated with CO2 Due to the inactivity required by the CAM mechanism C4 carbon fixation has a greater efficiency in terms of PGA synthesis The most important benefit of CAM to the plant is the ability to leave most leaf stomata closed during the dayPlants employing CAM are most common in arid environments where water comes at a premium Being able to keep stomata closed during the hottest and driest part of the day reduces the loss of water through evapotranspiration allowing such plants to grow in environments that would otherwise be far too dry Plants using only C3 carbon fixation for example lose 97 of the water they uptake through the roots to transpiration – a high cost avoided by plants able to employ CAM FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ208 Pink Bollworm amp cry toxins are associated with which of the following A Transgenic seedsB Bt cottonC Cisgenic organismsD Bt BrinjalAns B Bt cotton is ineffective against many cotton pests such as plant bugs stink bugs and aphids depending on circumstances it may be desirable to use insecticides in prevention The gene coding for Bt toxin has been inserted into cotton as a transgene causing it to produce this natural insecticide in its tissues In many regions the main pests in commercial cotton are lepidopteran larvae which are killed by the Bt protein in the genetically modified cotton they eat This eliminates the need to use large amounts of broad-spectrum insecticides to kill lepidopteran pests some of which have developed pyrethroidresistance This spares natural insect predators in the farm ecology and further contributes to noninsecticide pest management The important advantages of Bt cotton are briefly : • Increases yield of cotton due to effective control of three types of bollworms viz American Spotted and Pink bollworms • Insects belonged to Lepidoptera Bollworms are sensitive to crystalline endotoxic protein produced by Bt gene which in turn protects cotton from bollworms • Reduction in insecticide use in the cultivation of Bt cotton in which bollworms are major pests • Potential reduction in the cost of cultivation depending on seed cost versus insecticide costs • Reduction in environmental pollution by the use of insecticides • Bt cotton exhibit genetic resistance or inbuilt resistance which is a permanent type of resistance and not affected by environmental factors Thus protects crop from bollworms • Bt cotton is ecofriendly and does not have adverse effect on parasites predators beneficial insecticides and organisms present in soil • It promotes multiplication of parasites and predators which help in controlling the bollworms by feeding on larvae and eggs of bollworm • No health hazards due to rare use of insecticides particularly who is engaged in spraying of insecticides FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ207 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the slurry of biogas plant 1 Replacement of nitrogenous fertilizer with slurry increases the yield of major crops2 It has shown better yields in vegetable crops amp in fodder crops3It has been proved to completely remove the weed growth amp their rootsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 1 amp 2Ans B The effectiveness of biogas plant slurry in combination with chemical fertilizers was studied for the production of various crops Replacement of nitrogenous fertilizer with slurry decreased the yields of major crops ie wheat bajra jawar and mustard Application of slurry to replace half the nitrogenous fertilizer gave better yields in vegetable crops while replacement of the total nitrogenous fertilizer gave better yields in fodder crops Bio-slurry reduces weed growth Application of bio-slurry has proved to reduce weed growth by up to 50 Bio-slurry is an excellent soil conditioner adds humus and enhances the soil’s capacity to retain water Bio-slurry is pathogen-free The fermentation of dung in the reactor kills organisms causing plant diseaseBio-slurry reduces weed growth Application of bio-slurry has proved to reduce weed growth by up to 50 Bio-slurry is an excellent soil conditioner adds humus and enhances the soil’s capacity to retain water Bio-slurry is pathogen-free The fermentation of dung in the reactor kills organisms causing plant disease FRAMED FROM ICSE Class 7th GeographyQ206 Which among the following is/are the tributaries of the river Barak 1 Maku2 Shyok3 TuivaiSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 1 amp 3C Only 1D 123Ans BThe Barak River the largest of Manipur originates in the Manipur Hills and is joined by tributaries such as the Irang Maku and TuivaiFRAMED FROM ICSE Class 7th GeographyQ205 Which among the following are the fish eating birds 1 White breasted cormorants2 Grey pelicans3 Flamingo4 White head gannets or piquerosSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 124B 1 amp 2C Only 1 amp 3D 123Ans AFRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ204 With reference to the news there is a term Impact index what is this A It is an instrument used by RBI to control InflationB It is an alternative statistical system in cricket which measures the contribution of each player in the context of the impact that he has on the matchC It is an index used to determine the thrush exerted by the rocket while its launchD It is an instrument used by Finance Minister for credit controlAns BFRAMED FROM BIPIN CHANDRAQ203 Under the Government of India Act 1919 which among the following subjects is/are not kept under the reserved list 1 Local self government2 Education3 Communications4 Religious endowmentsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 3C 2 amp 3D 124Ans DSubjects such as Land revenue administration famine relief irrigation administration of justice law and order newspapers borrowing forests etc were kept in reserved list the subjects such as education public health amp sanitation public works agriculture fisheries religious endowments local self governments medical services etc were kept in transferred listThe ‘reserved list’ included Defence the military Foreign Affairs and CommunicationsFRAMED FROM THE HINDU Q202 With reference to the proposed GST Council consider the following statements: 1 All the grocery items are excluded under the GST2 Finance minister or State finance ministers will be acted as the chairman of the GST councilSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 B Only 2C Both are correctD Both are incorrectAns DIst statements is incorrect as Grocery items includes Pulses Food items FruitsMilk etc So not all the items are excluded under the GSTFinance minister will be acted as the chairman of the GST councilState finance ministers or taxation minister or any minister nominated by state governmentFRAMED FROM MHRDGOVINQ201 With reference to the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme consider the following statements :1 Only states willing to accept educational reforms will be eligible for world bank aid2 Selection of institutions will be decided by Ministry of human resource amp development 3 The total outlay for this plan would be 36000 croreSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1 amp 3B Only 1C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans BSelection of institutions will be decided in consultation with stakeholders amp world bankThe total outlay for this plan would be 3600 croreTechnical Education Quality Improvement Programme TEQIP was conceived and designed as a long term Project to be implemented in 10 to 12 years in 3 Phases in order to support excellence and transformation in Technical Education in the countryEach Phase of the Project was to be implemented on the basis of success achieved and lessons learned in the earlier Phase• The Phase – I of the Project started in 2003 which lasted till 2009• The second phase was from 2010 which lasted till October 2016• The third phase would be implemented as a ‘Central Sector Scheme’Q200 Indo-China joint mechanism on the Brahmaputra river was aimed at :1 Sharing river water2 Sharing river water data 3 Sharing information on transboundary projects4 Addressing concerns on dams in upper BrahmaputraSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 134B 2 amp 3C Only 2D 1 amp 2Ans BFRAMED FROM NIOS HISTORYQ199 With reference to the tribal groups which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 Labadis – Cattle herders2 Gaddis – Shepherds3 Bakarwals – GoatsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 2B 1 amp 3C Only 1D 123Ans DFRAMED FROM NIOS HISTORYQ198 With reference to the ancient period What was Pahul A It was the sanctified water offered by a master to the pupilB It was a device or equipment that can pump airC It was the turbine used for lifting water for an irrigationD It was token of being accepted as a trainee on shishya’s march to godlinessAns APahul was the sanctified water offered by a master to the pupil shishya : as a token of his being accepted as a trainee on his march to godlinessBellows : It was a device or equipment that can pump airFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ197 Which among the following is/are not the characteristics of the Gothic style of architecture 1 Gopuram2 Flying buttress3 MandapaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 1Ans A Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture Originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century Gothic architecture was known during the period as Opus Francigenum French work with the term Gothic first appearing during the later part of the Renaissance Its characteristics include the pointed arch the ribbed vault which evolved from the joint vaulting of romanesque architecture and the flying buttress Gothic architecture is most familiar as the architecture of many of the great cathedrals abbeys and churches of Europe It is also the architecture of many castles palaces town halls guild halls universities and to a less prominent extent private dwellings such as dorms and rooms It is in the great churches and cathedrals and in a number of civic buildings that the Gothic style was expressed most powerfully its characteristics lending themselves to appeals to the emotions whether springing from faith or from civic pride A great number of ecclesiastical buildings remain from this period of which even the smallest are often structures of architectural distinction while many of the larger churches are considered priceless works of art and are listed with UNESCO as World Heritage Sites For this reason a study of Gothic architecture is largely a study of cathedrals and churches A series of Gothic revivals began in mid-18th-century England spread through 19th-century Europe and continued largely for ecclesiastical and university structures into the 20th century FRAMED FROM NEW NCERT HISTORYQ196 With respect to Buddhism What are Mandalas A These are mystical maps for the visualization process with cosmic symbolismB These contain rules for the Buddhist monasteriesC These are the soteriological goals of the Buddhist path for monastic lifeD These are the means to escape from the cycle of rebirth amp attain self realizationAns A– In Tibetan Buddhism tradition mandala are mystical maps for the visualization process with cosmic symbolismFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ195 Who among the following are the members of the Washington Accord 1 India2 China3 Malaysia4 South AfricaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A 134B Only 1 amp 2C Only 3D 1234Ans D The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for professional engineering academic degrees between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries The Washington Accord covers undergraduate engineering degrees under Outcome-based education approach Engineering technology and postgraduate programs are not covered by the accord although some engineering technology programs are covered under the Sydney Accord and the Dublin Accord Only qualifications awarded after the signatory country or region became part of the Washington Accord are recognized The accord is not directly responsible for the licensing of Professional Engineers and the registration of Chartered Engineers but it does cover the academic requirements that are part of the licensing processes in signatory countries India became the permanent member of the Washington Accord It is an esteemed international treaty on engineering studies and mobility of engineers across signatory countries including the US the UK and Australia signatories are: Australia Canada Chinese Taipei Hong Kong China India Ireland Japan Korea Malaysia New Zealand Russia Singapore South Africa Turkey the United Kingdom and the United States The treaty covers undergraduate engineering degrees under Outcome-based education approach The accord doesn’t take into account engineering technology and postgraduate programs Q194 What is meant by Deficit Financing A Capital expenditure on items of public construction public borrowing amp public enterprises B Difference in borrowing amp external amp internal resourcesC Government’s expenditure on excess of revenue which causes a shortage in the budget therby making the government to finance its plans by borrowing D Difference of the total expenditure amp income from all the sourcesAns C Deficit spending is the amount by which spending exceeds revenue over a particular period of time also called simply deficit or budget deficit the opposite of budget surplus When the outlay of a government ie the total of its purchases of goods and services transfers in grants to individuals and corporations and its net interest payments exceeds its tax revenues the government budget is said to be in deficit government spending in excess of tax receipts is known as deficit spending Governments usually issue bonds to match their deficits They can be bought by its Central Bank through open market operations Otherwise the debt issuance can increase the level of i public debt ii private sector net worth iii debt service interest payments and iv interest rates Deficit spending may however be consistent with public debt remaining stable as a proportion of GDP depending on the level of GDP growth The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus in this case tax revenues exceed government purchases and transfer payments For the public sector to be in deficit implies that the private sector domestic and foreign is in surplus An increase in public indebtedness must necessarily therefore correspond to an equal decrease in private sector net indebtedness In other words deficit spending permits the private sector to accumulate net worth Following John Maynard Keynes many economists recommend deficit spending to moderate or end a recession especially a severe one When the economy has high unemployment an increase in government purchases creates a market for business output creating income and encouraging increases in consumer spending which creates further increases in the demand for business output This is the multiplier effect This raises the real gross domestic product GDP and the employment of labour and if all else is constant lowers the unemployment rate The connection between demand for GDP and unemployment is called Okun’s law The increased size of the market due to government deficits can further stimulate the economy by raising business profitability and spurring optimism which encourages private fixed investment in factories machines and the like to rise This accelerator effect stimulates demand further and encourages rising employment Similarly running a government surplus or reducing its deficit reduces consumer and business spending and raises unemployment This can lower the inflation rate Any use of the government deficit to steer the macro-economy is called fiscal policy FRAMED FROM NEW NCERT HISTORY Q193 With reference to the ancient period which among the following is/are correctly matched 1 Vetti – Tax2 Kadamai – Land revenue3 Nadu – Group of villagesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 1B 1 amp 3C 2 amp 3D 123Ans DFRAMED FROM NEW NCERT HISTORY Q192 With reference to the Cabinet mission consider the following statements 1 Cabinet Mission announced its constitutional scheme for the formation of an Interim Government at the Centre2 Muslim League decided to join the Interim Government3 Muslim League didn’t accept Cabinet Mission’s constitutional schemeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 1 amp 3C Only 1D 1 amp 2Ans DMuslim League accepts Cabinet Mission’s constitutional schemeFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ191 ketogenic diets are considered as the lifestyle choice amp for weight loss With reference to the Ketogenic diet consider the following statements :1 These are the high fat amp low carbohydrate diet to provide neuroprotective benefits2These are considered as the risk free diet3 Paediatricians prefer this diet in treatment of liver amp Kidney disordersSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :A Only 3B 1 amp 2C Only 1D 1 amp 3Ans C The ketogenic diet is a high-fat adequate-protein low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control refractory epilepsy in children The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates Normally the carbohydrates contained in food are converted into glucose which is then transported around the body and is particularly important in fueling brain-function However if there is very little carbohydrate in the diet the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies The ketone bodies pass into the brain and replace glucose as an energy source An elevated level of ketone bodies in the blood a state known as ketosis leads to a reduction in the frequency of epileptic seizures Almost half of children and young people with epilepsy who have tried some form of this diet saw the number of seizures drop by at least half and the effect persists even after discontinuing the diet There is some evidence that adults with epilepsy may benefit from the diet and that a less strict regimen such as a modified Atkins diet is similarly effective The most common adverse effect is constipation affecting about 30 of patients—this was due to fluid restriction which was once a feature of the diet but this led to increased risk of kidney stones and is no longer considered beneficial Q190 Which of the following is/are included in Kyoto Protocol 1 Brominated flame retardants 2 Methyl alcohol 3 Hydrofluorocarbons Select the correct answer using the code given below : A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 only D 1 onlyAns CFRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ189 With reference to the ancient India which one among the following was made earliestA Lingraj templeB Ajanta cave templeC Elephanta cave templeD Pattadakal templeAnsCLingraj temple Bhubaneshwar :-11th centuryAjanta cave temple : 19th centuryElephanta cave temple: 5TH century BCPattadakal temple : 7th – 8th centuryKhajuraho:- 95- 1050 ADFRAMED FROM THE HINDUQ188 With reference to the news what is INSV MADHEI A Rocket launcherB A Coast GuardC Sail training boatD Shoulder launched surface to air missileAns C INSV Mhadei is a sail training boat of the Indian Navy The boat has two mainsails two Genoa’s a stay-sail one try-sail and two gennaker’s She is also fitted with satellite communications and electronic navigation systems – A second boat in this class INS Tarini was ordered in 2016 and is expected to be inducted into active service by March 2017 The boat is being built by M/s Aquariues ship yard Pvt Ltd FRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ187 With reference to the art and archaeological history of India which one among the following was made earliestA Ellora caves B Hindu caves C Buddhist cavesD Jain cavesAns AELLORA CAVES : 350-700 ADHindu caves : 600- 875 ADBuddhist caves : 550- 750 ADJain caves :800- 1000 ADQ186 In ancient India Mehrgarh was :A Kingdom in the Deccan areaB Graveyard of the Delhi sultanateC Fort in RajasthanD Neolithic site in the Bolan valley Ans DFRAMED FROM WIKIPEDIAQ185 Recently first International Agrobiodiversity Congress has been inaugurated by the Prime minister of IndiaWith reference to this conference consider the following statements :1It has been organized by the Ministry of Environment amp forests 2 Emission of methane gas through the agriculture activities is one of the main concern of this conference 3 Diversified agricultureManagement of gene banks are the main emphasis of this conferenceSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:A 1 amp 3B Only 2C 2 amp 3D Only 3Ans D Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first International Agro biodiversity Congress where 900 delegates from 60 countries participated The conference was organised by the Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resou