India has signed which of the following agreements with the USA?
Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)
General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)
Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA)
Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-spatial Cooperation (BECA)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
The Ashgabat agreement, sometimes seen in the news, is related to:
Common economic union for West Asian States.
A Gas pipeline connecting Central Asia and Russia.
International transport and transit corridor between Central Asia and Persian Gulf.
Arms control treaty to prevent trade in illegal arms in West Asia.
It is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children around the world. It relies entirely on contributions from governments and private donors. It is:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
UN Women
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
With reference to Vembanad lake, consider the following statements:
It is listed as a wetland site of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
It is situated on the boundary of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA):
It was established independently of the United Nations through its own international treaty.
It reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and United Nations Security Council.
It allows for the use of nuclear energy for military purposes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
Which of the following countries share a border with Iran?
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Turkmenistan
Syria
Turkey
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 3, 4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 5 only
Consider the following statements with reference to Malabar exercise:
It started in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the USA.
Presently it has expanded to cover Southeast Asian Countries also.
It is held alternatively in the Indian and the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
With reference to MPLADS scheme, consider the following statements:
Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within the neighbouring States of the State of Election.
All the members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country.
Nominated Members of Lok Sabha can recommend works within their Constituencies.
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Kerch Strait, sometimes seen in the news is situated between:
Black Sea and Aegean Sea
Black Sea and Sea of Azov
Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea
Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea
Consider the following statements:
The Wassenaar Arrangement seeks to control exports of conventional arms apart from dual use technologies.
The Australian Group controls the export of nuclear weapons.
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) prevents the proliferation of unmanned delivery systems capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
A One-Dimensional Barcode is a numeric- only barcode.
A Two-Dimensional Barcode is an alphanumeric-only barcode.
A Quick Response (QR) code is a one- Dimensional barcode.
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Under Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018 an establishment can display a “Trans Fat Free” logo. A trans-fat free claim can be made for foods which contain:
less than 0.2 gm trans-fat per 100gm/100ml.
less than 1gm trans-fat per 100gm/100ml.
less than 10gm trans-fat per 100gm/100ml.
less than 20gm trans-fat per 100gm/100ml.
One ASEAN One Response sometimes seen in the news, is related to:
Disaster Response
Human Trafficking ban
Drugs and psychotropic substances trade ban
Making a strong Intellectual Property Rights regime
Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
It helps equip the developing countries to deal with the potential drawbacks of greater economic integration.
It publishes the World Investment Report.
It reports to the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
With reference to the recent passing of the Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2019, a regulated deposit is the one which is regulated by the:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
State Government
Central Government
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 3, 4 and 5 only
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the following countries is not a member of the regional grouping MERCOSUR?
Argentina
Uruguay
Venezuela
Chile
Consider the following statements about UNESCO Global Geoparks:
It is a unified geographical area where sites of international geological significance are managed for the purpose of their protection and sustainable development.
UNESCO’s Global Geopark status is of a permanent nature.
Majuli island in Assam has been chosen as a Global Geopark by UNESCO.
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct?
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
North Korea is located between:
Yellow Sea and Sea of Japan
Korea Bay and East Sea
Korea Bay and Yellow Sea
Yellow Sea and East China Sea
With reference to the National Creche Scheme, consider the following statements:
It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
The scheme aims to provide day care facilities to children from the age group of 6 months to 6 years of working mothers in the community.
It is being implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
Recently the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) has received in-principle approval from the government. It proposes to explore the deep ocean similar to space exploration. It will be led by:
Department of Science and Technology
Department of Atomic Energy
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Indian Space Research Organisation
With reference to European Union, consider the following statements:
It was created by the Maastricht Treaty.
The United Kingdom is not a part of the Eurozone.
It got awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Which of the following species are considered as extinct in India?
Cheetah
Sumatran Rhinoceros
Pink headed duck
Himalayan Quail
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Recently operation Vanilla was seen in news, related to:
Indian army operation to rescue people in flood-hit Kerala.
Air surveillance carried out by IAF in the North East
Indian Navy operation for Disaster Relief at Madagascar
Indian army supplies relief packages to Bangladesh for migrant Rohingya Muslims.
“The Declaration of Principles (DOP)” Agreement, recently in the news is related to:
Bodo Accord
Oslo accord
Naga Accord
Bangladesh Accord
The National Laboratory Directory, a platform for providing online information about the testing facilities, has been created by:
Bureau of Indian Standards
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
IIT Delhi
Department of electronics and information technology
With reference to the Commonwealth, consider the following statements:
All member countries of the commonwealth have historical ties with British.
The head of the Commonwealth is a person elected from among its members.
The Commonwealth games are held every 4 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Miyako strait, recently in the news has become a bone of contention between:
Japan and North Korea
Japan and South Korea
China and South Korea
China and Japan
Consider the following statements with reference to Global Talent Competitive Index:
It is released by the World Economic Forum.
India has dropped down several places in the last two years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the Sagarmatha Dialogue, consider the following statements:
It is an initiative of the government of Nepal.
All the members of ASEAN participate in it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Gymnothorax andamanensis’ and Gymnothorax smithi’ recently discovered near the coast of Odisha, are species of:
Whales
Crabs
Marine Eels
Water Snake
The Munich conference, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Free and Fair trade
Freedom of Speech
Internet connectivity
Global Security
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the International Court of Justice?
It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
It can initiate proceedings suo-moto on issues of international importance.
The seat of the Court is in New York.
It has no jurisdiction to try individuals accused of war crimes.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
1 and 2 only
1 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
With reference to the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), consider the following statements:
It is the free trade arrangement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
It recognizes the need for special and differential treatment for Least Developed Countries in its Preamble.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
India has neither signed the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty nor ratified it.
India has signed the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) but has not yet ratified it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Campaign Angikaar recently launched by the Government of India, is related to:
Skill development
Formalisation of the Workforce
Social behaviour change
Cleanliness campaign in schools
India is a signatory to which of the following conventions:
United Nations Convention on Persons with Disabilities.
United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
With reference to the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
It defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans.
The International Seabed Authority has been created under the Convention.
The decisions of the conventions are binding on all the members.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
Consider the following statements on the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption:
It is a multilateral treaty that seeks to protect children from harmful effects of abduction and retention across international boundaries.
It is applicable to any abducted child upto the age of 16 years.
India is a member of the convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
Coprolite, a term recently seen in the news is related to:
Crowd funding by corporates
Fossilised faeces
Corals
Indestructible microscopic animals
With reference to International Solar Alliance (ISA), consider the following statements:
It is an Indian and American initiative launched during the Paris Agreement 2015.
Multilateral bodies have an important role to play in helping member countries utilize solar energy.
All countries lying completely or partially between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn are the member countries of ISA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
Military exercise Garuda is conducted between India and which of the following countries?
Japan
Oman
Indonesia
France
Consider the following statements about Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):
It is an intergovernmental forum for member economies in the Pacific Rim.
It promotes free trade throughout the Asia- Pacific region.
The Pacific Island nations that cannot participate but stand to be affected by its decisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP):
It was formed to assist in post war economic reconstruction.
Its strategic focus is to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
India recently joined the grouping
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about the Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) programme:
It is an initiative that will enable collection and conversion of used cooking oil to biodiesel.
It was launched by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
The English Channel, recently seen in the news, is situated between which of the following countries?
England and France
England and Spain
England and Ireland
England and Scotland
Berring strait connects which of the following oceans/seas?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
With reference to India’s Act East policy, consider the following statements:
It aims to establish a Free trade Area in SouthEast Asia.
It gives high priority to the North East of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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