Ques:1
Recently, ‘Epulopiscium Viviparus’ was in the news. It is a species of which one of the following?
Ques:2
In the context of ‘The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’, consider the following statements
- It is a platform for littoral states of the Indian Ocean for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues.
- It was started by France in 2008 as a forum for discussion.
- Recently, the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) was conducted by the Indian Navy in Goa, India.
How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?
Ques:3
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Strait of Gibraltar’
- It is a narrow waterway separating Asia from Africa and connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
- Until the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the Strait of Gibraltar served as the only access point to the Mediterranean Sea.
- It is about 58 km long and has a width of about 13 km at its narrowest point.
How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?
Ques:4
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Leprosy disease
- Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae.
- There is a demand to add leprosy disease into neglected tropical disease (NTD).
- It is a non-curable disease and prevention is the only way to escape from this disease.
How many of the above-mentioned statements are not correct?
Ques:5
Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Palna Scheme’
- The National Creche Scheme will replace the existing Palna Scheme under the sub-scheme ‘Samarthya’ of ‘Mission Shakti’.
- The scheme focuses on children of 6 months to 6 years, of working women in urban areas who are employed for a minimum period of 15 days in a month, or six months in a year.
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
Ques:6
Regarding the International Monetary Fund (IMF), consider the following statements:
- One of the functions is to provide financial assistance to member countries with balance of payments problems.
- It was conceived at a United Nations (U.N.) conference in Bretton Woods.
Which of the statement given above is/are not correct?
Ques:7
With reference to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), consider the following statements:
- They are more vulnerable among the tribal groups.
- The PVTGs are spread over all states and union territories of India.
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements a scheme in the name of 'Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)'.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ques:8
Regarding the Jagannath Temple, consider the following statements:
- It is believed to be constructed in the 17th century by a King of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
- It is called ‘Yamanika Tirtha’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ques:9
Regarding the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), consider the following statements:
- It is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting the rights and building a better future for refugees.
- It was created in 1950 to help millions of Asians who had fled or lost their homes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ques:10
Regarding the concept of the ‘Stagflation’, consider the following statements:
- The term Stagflation was coined by John Maynard Keynes.
- It means a situation characterized by simultaneous increase in prices and stagnation of economic growth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?