Ques:1
Recently, ‘Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary’ was in the news. Consider the following statements about the sanctuary
- The sanctuary covers an area of 32.71 sq. km in the Southern part of Rajasthan.
- It is also part of the Sariska-Delhi Wildlife Corridor, which runs from the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan to Delhi Ridge.
- Recently, Delhi HC allowed an event proposed by the forest department inside the Sanctuary.
How many of the statements mentioned above are correct?
Ques:2
Recently, ‘Santjordia Pagesi’ was in the news. It is a species of
Ques:3
Which one of the following best describes ‘press mud’?
Ques:4
Recently, ‘Galdan Namchot’ was in the news. It is a/an
Ques:5
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Gajraj Suraksha’ technology
- It is introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India with the support of the Wildlife Trust of India.
- It uses an AI-based algorithm and a network of sensitive optical fiber cables to detect elephants getting close to railway tracks.
- It aims to address the issue of elephant fatalities resulting from train accidents.
How many of the statements mentioned above are correct?
Ques:6
Regarding the National Statistical Office (NSO), consider the following statements:
- It acts as the nodal agency under the Ministry of Finance.
- It compiles and releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) every year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ques:7
Regarding the National Investigation Agency (NIA), consider the following statements:
- It is the Central Counter-Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency of India mandated to investigate all the offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India.
- The agency is empowered to deal with the investigation of terror related crimes across states with special permission from the states under written proclamation from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The law under which the agency operates extends to the whole of India and also applies to Indian citizens outside the country.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ques:8
Regarding the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), consider the following statements:
- It is an economic indicator, which is derived after monthly surveys of different companies.
- It does not capture informal sector activity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ques:9
With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:
- After the Election Commissioner Amendment Act of 1989, the commission was expanded to include several members from its original one election commissioner.
- It was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ques:10
Regarding the United Nation Security Council (UNSC), consider the following statements:
- It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
- It has total 30 members.
- Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members for a two-year term.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?