IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013?

  1. It legally entitles eligible households to receive subsidised food grains through the Public Distribution System (PDS).
  2. It provides nutritional support to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children through schemes such as ICDS and Mid-Day Meal.
  3. It guarantees universal free food grains to all citizens of India irrespective of income.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Prof. M.S. Swaminathan is known as the “Father of the Green Revolution in India.”

Statement 2: He played a key role in introducing high-yielding varieties (HYV) of wheat and rice and promoting modern agricultural practices in India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

 


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the global governing body for international motor sport, including Formula One (F1).

Statement II: FIA is responsible for setting rules, safety standards and technical regulations for international motor sport competitions.

Statement III: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

  1. The World Food Programme (WFP) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that provides food assistance during emergencies and works to improve nutrition and food security.
  2. The headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) is located in New York, United States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:5

Which of the following best explains the term Deepfake?


Ques:6

With reference to Finland, consider the following statements:

  1. Finland shares a land border with Russia.
  2. Finland is a member of the European Union but not a member of NATO.
  3. Helsinki is the capital city of Finland.

How many of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

  1. Iran shares a land border with Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkey.
  2. Israel lies on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
  3. Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula.
  4. China shares a land border with Iran.

How many of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important maritime chokepoint through which a significant share of the world’s oil trade passes.
  2. The SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) doctrine of India primarily aims at establishing nuclear deterrence in the Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding international student mobility and the United States:111

  1. The F-1 visa is issued by the United States to foreign nationals seeking to pursue full-time academic studies at recognised institutions.
  2. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is used by the United States to monitor and track international students and exchange visitors.
  3. According to recent global education data, India has emerged as the largest source of international students in the United States, surpassing China.
  4. The US Department of State is responsible for issuing non-immigrant visas through its embassies and consulates abroad.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following countries often associated with the West Asian region:

  1. Bahrain
  2. Jordan
  3. Morocco
  4. Oman

How many of the above countries are considered part of West Asia?