IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Manila Declaration:’

  1. The Manila Declaration was adopted in 1992 during the International Conference on Water and the Environment.
  2. The declaration was signed by all United Nations member states.
  3. It focuses exclusively on water supply without addressing sanitation. 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:2

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir:

  1. It is the world’s highest railway bridge, surpassing the height of the Eiffel Tower.
  2. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project aimed at improving connectivity in the Kashmir Valley.
  3. It is constructed using concrete arches and is designed to withstand high-intensity earthquakes of grade 2 only and wind speeds.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the President of the United States:

  1. The U.S. President can serve more than two terms if elected each time by popular vote.
  2. The U.S. President is both the Head of State and Head of Government.
  3. The U.S. President is not directly elected by the people, but through an Electoral College system.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:4

The Codex Alimentarius Commission was established by which two organizations?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to World Water Day:

  1. It is observed annually on 22nd March.
  2. The main theme for 2025 is Water and Climate Change.
  3. UN-Water coordinates World Water Day activities globally.
  4. It directly relates to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements with respect to the per capita income

  1. Per capita income is determined by factors like the size of the population.
  2. According to IMF, Indian economy will overtake Japan this year, reaching the $4.19 trillion mark.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements with reference to The International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)

  1. It is the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe, and Central Asia.
  2. The route links the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via Iran, and then onwards to northern Europe via St. Petersburg in Russia.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:8

Consider the following matches

  1. Indus River – Tibetan plateau
  2. Brahmaputra – Kailash range
  3. Ravi river – Kulu hills
  4. Satluj river – Rakas lake
  5. Chenab river – Himachal mountains

How many of the above are correctly matched?


Ques:9

What is the primary impact of a reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by the Reserve Bank of India?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements with reference to National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

  1. It is a non-statutory body.
  2. It consists of 29 members, appointed by the central government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?