IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA):

  1. DGCA is the regulatory body for civil aviation safety in India.
  2. It is responsible for accident investigation of aircraft in Indian territory.
  3. DGCA functions under the Ministry of Defence.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Gini Coefficient is a widely used measure to assess income inequality in a society.

Statement 2: A Gini Coefficient of 1 indicates perfect equality, while a coefficient of 0 indicates perfect inequality.

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


Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY):

  1. The scheme aims to reduce disparities in agricultural productivity across and within states.
  2. It will be implemented in 100 districts selected based on high cropping intensity and high credit disbursement.
  3. It draws inspiration from NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

  1. Demands for Grants are presented to the Lok Sabha after the General Budget is approved by the Rajya Sabha.
  2. Each ministry or department of the Government of India presents its own Demand for Grant, which requires approval by the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G):

  1. The scheme aims to provide pucca houses to all rural households by 2022.
  2. It replaces the earlier Indira Awas Yojana.
  3. The cost of houses is fully borne by the Central Government.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements with respect to The Three teachings

  1. The three teachings in Chinese philosophy are Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
  2. Confucianism focuses on ethics, social order, and respect for family and tradition.
  3. Taoism emphasizes harmony with nature, while Buddhism teaches the path to enlightenment and the end of suffering.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding the trends in non-performing assets (NPAs) in India’s banking sector:

  1. Industry NPAs have seen a notable decline in recent years.
  2. The MSME sector has played a key role in the reduction of overall industry NPAs.
  3. Improved recovery mechanisms and better credit discipline have contributed to this decline.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements about animal rights and feeding of community dogs in India:

  1. The Supreme Court has included animal life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
  2. Citizens have a fundamental duty to show compassion to animals under Article 51A(g).
  3. Rule 20 of the ABC Rules, 2023 makes resident or apartment associations responsible for feeding community animals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:9

Consider the following statements with reference to India's fertiliser imports and global supply trends

  1. China has significantly reduced its exports of both DAP and urea to India in the most recent financial year.
  2. India is self-sufficient in raw materials like rock phosphate and potash required for domestic fertiliser production.
  3. Global supply of fertilisers is affected by China's unpredictable export policies.

Which of the above statements are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements with respect to Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 (ABC Rules)

  1. It is notified under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
  2. The ABC Rules replaced the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 200.
  3. It use the expression “community animals” instead of “stray dogs”.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?