32299.Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
Amphibious warfare ship
Nuclear-powered submarine
Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
32300.What is Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10), recently in the news?
Electric plane tested by NASA
Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
Space observatory launched by China
Reusable rocket designed by ISRO
32301.With reference to Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment.
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1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
32302.The `Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
agitation against the Partition of Bengal
Home Rule Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement
visit of the Simon Commission to India
32303.With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
32304.Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres), often in the news, is
a division of World Health Organization
a non-governmental international organization
an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union
a specialized agency of the United Nations
32305.With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
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1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32306.With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32307.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
1. protection of biodiversity
2. resilience of forest ecosystems
3. poverty reduction
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Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
1. protection of biodiversity
2. resilience of forest ecosystems
3. poverty reduction
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32308.What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions
It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologies
It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022
It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank
32309.With reference to Financial Stability and Development Council, consider the following statements :
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.
3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.
3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32310.With reference to Agenda 21, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements :
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development
2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development
2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32311.Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar
a temple-entry movement in Gujarat
an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra
a peasant movement in Punjab
32312.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Viruses can infect
1. bacteria
2. fungi
3. plants
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Viruses can infect
1. bacteria
2. fungi
3. plants
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1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32313.The term Base Erosion and Profit Shifting is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas
curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies
exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies
lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning and implementation of developmental projects
32314.Recently, Indias first National Investment and Manufacturing Zone was proposed to be set up in
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
32315.What is/are the purpose/purposes of `District Mineral Foundations in India?
1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
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1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32316.`SWAYAM, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
promoting the education and health of adolescent girls
providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
32317.The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
social reforms
educational reforms
reforms in police administration
constitutional reforms
32318.What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
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1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
None of the statements given above is correct