32359.The term Intended Nationally Determined Contributions is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals
32360.Which one of the following is a purpose of `UDAY, a scheme of the Government?
Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entre¬preneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy
Providing electricity to every gthousehold in the country by 2018
Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time
Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
32361.With reference to `IFC Masala Bonds, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(h) 2 only
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(h) 2 only
1 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32362.Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements :
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32363.Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Swapnavasavadatta
Malavikagnirnitra
Meghadoota
Ratnavali
32364.In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms `amber box, blue box and green box in the news?
WTO affairs
SAARC affairs
UNFCCC affairs
India-EU negotiations on FTA
32365.Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?
1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.
2. Loans received from foreign governments
3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.
2. Loans received from foreign governments
3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32366.What is/are the importance/importances of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification?
1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive inter-national partnerships.
2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive inter-national partnerships.
2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32367.Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMFs SDR?
Rouble
Rand
Indian Rupee
Renminbi
32368.With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Cornmittee (IMFC), consider the following statements :
1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.
2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFCs meetings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.
2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFCs meetings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32369.Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan is a national campaign to
rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood
release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood
eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
release the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate them
32370.With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements :
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32371.Which of the following best describes the term import cover, sometimes seen in the news?
It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country
It is the total value of imports of a country in a year
It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries
It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a countrys international reserves
32372.Consider the following pairs :
Community sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the news
1. Kurd : Bangladesh
2. Madhesi : Nepal
3. Rohingya : Myanmar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Community sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the news
1. Kurd : Bangladesh
2. Madhesi : Nepal
3. Rohingya : Myanmar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 and 2
2 only
2 and 3
3 only
32373.With reference to Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), consider the following statements :
1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32374.With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32375.In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the `Great Indian Hornbill in its natural habitat?
Sand deserts of northwest India
Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
Salt marshes of western Gujarat
Western Ghats
32376.Which of the following are the key features of National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)?
1. River basin is the unit of planning and management.
2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Select the correct answer using the code given Below.
1. River basin is the unit of planning and management.
2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Select the correct answer using the code given Below.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
32377.Why does the Government of India promote the use of Neem-coated Urea in agriculture?
Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields
It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
32378.Consider the following statements :
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2