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LEARNING THROUGH

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HOW TO USE THE DOCUMENT?

UPSC prelims question papers are focussed and prepared based on current affairs. In

the „Learning through questions series‟, we have handpicked important topics of May

2018 and have crafted challenging MCQs out of them. We highly suggest you to follow

the three step procedure for maximum utility

Step 01 – Go through the topic list and brain storm about each topic mentioned below

(The purpose of this exercise is to know what you do not know)

Step 02 - Solve the 50 questions

Step 03 - Analyse the solutions and go through the questions

Step 04 – Do a final brain storming of the 50 topics mentioned below again so that you

realise the improvement you have made in the conceptual clarity of the below

mentioned topics.

Happy preparations

Happy learning

Team National IAS


TOPICS COVERED IN THE DOCUMENT:

1. UNESCO World heritage site

2. DISHA Portal

3. FATF

4. Island development agency

5. RIMPAC

6. Interpol red notice

7. cVigil

8. MSP

9. E- Visa

10. Vermicompost

11. Aspirational district programme

12. Formalin

13. Institutions of eminence

14. Fundamental rights

15. Human rights council

16. Nilgiri Thar

17. Black Rhino

18. Tramadol

19. National registry of citizen

20. Prevention of corruption act

21. Subject list of constitution

22. Courts

23. BRICS

24. Schedules of constitution

25. SAARC

26. Asia – Pacific Trade agreement

27. Project Sashakt

28. Green bonds

29. IceCube

30. National food security act 2013

31. Fundamental rights

32. Sreya Singhal case

33. Anti – Defection

34. Fundamental duties

35. Govt of India act 1935

36. Directive principles of state

policy

37. Preamble

38. Equality

39. Mahadayi

40. 2+2 Dialouge

41. Anti – retroviral therapy

42. Indian research stations at Artic

region

43. Parker Probe

44. Cloud seeding

45. PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana

46. Digital India

47. Digi Yatra

48. FasTag

49. Blood Moon

50. Writs


Topic: Environment

1. Consider the following statements

regarding World Heritage sites

(1) UNESCO selects the world

heritage sites across the world

(2) Khangchendzonga National Park is

a mixed world heritage site

(3) India has the highest number of

world heritage sites

Choose the correct answer from the

below given codes

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

Topic: Governance

2. With reference to DISHA,

consider the following statements

(1) “Disha” for effective development

coordination of all the programmes

of Central to promote synergy and

convergence for greater impact.

(2) The main purpose of this

committee is to coordinate with

Central and State and local

Panchayat Governments, for

successful and timely

implementation of the schemes.

Which of the above given statements

are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Economy

3. Consider the following

statements

(1) Financial Action Task Force

(FATF) is an inter-governmental

body mainly set up to combat

money laundering.

(2) If FATF puts a country under

Black-list indicates the country is

non-cooperative in the global fight

against money laundering and

terrorist financing.

Which of the following statements are

not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Governance

4. With reference to Island

development agency, look at the

following statements

(1) Prime Minister is the chairman of

this agency

(2) It has selected 10 Islands each from

Andaman & Nicobar and

Lakshadweep respectively.

(3) It aims at promoting and

implementing development based

on sustainable approach to building

a thriving maritime economy of the

project islands.

Which of the above statements are

correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Topic: International relations

5. The “RIMPAC” is seen in news

refers to the which of the

following statement

(a) RIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific

Exercise, is the world's largest

international maritime warfare

exercise.

(b) RIMPAC is the maritime exercise

between India and Indonesia


(c) RIMPAC is the air force exercise

between USA and United Kingdom

(d) None of the above.


6. “Interpol red notice” is often

seen in news, what does it

indicate?

(a) It is a request to locate and

provisionally arrest an individual

pending extradition.

(b) It is a request to locate, identify or

obtain information on a person of

interest in a criminal investigation.

(c) It is a request to provide warnings

and intelligence about persons who

have committed criminal offences

and are likely to repeat these

crimes in other countries.

(d) None of the above

Topic: Polity

7. With reference to “cVigil” choose

the correct statement/s

(1) It is a mobile app for citizens to

report any violation of the model code

of conduct during elections.

(2) The app is operational in only

where elections are declared.

(3) The people have to report only

about Model Code of Conduct

violations.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of the above.

Topic: Economy


statements regarding Minimum

Support Price(MSP) for Minor

forest produce

(1) MSP for minor forest produce

announces by Cabinet Committee

on Economic Affairs.

(2) Total 23 minor forest produce

covered under the scheme

(3) TRIFED will act as the Central

Nodal Agency for implementation

and monitoring of the scheme

through State level implementing

agencies.

Choose the correct from the above

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

Topic: Polity


statements about “e-Visa”

facility

(1) It is introduced by the Ministry of

Home affairs to smoothen

immigration process

(2) It is applicable for citizens of all

countries

(3) It enables the prospective visitor to

apply for an Indian Visa from

his/her home country online

without visiting the Indian Mission

and also pay the visa fee online.

(4) It is available to Foreigners whose

sole objective of visiting India is

recreation, sight-seeing, short

duration medical treatment, casual

business visit, etc. and not valid for

any other purpose/activities.

Which of the above are correct?

(a) 1,2 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 4 only

(d) 1,3 and 4 only.

Topic:Environment


10. Which of the below statements

are correct regarding the benefits

of Vermicompost

(a) It reduces the usage of chemical

fertilizers and decreasing the

amount of waste going to landfills.

(b) Improves the water retention

capacity.

(c) Decreases the production of

greenhouse gases

(d) All of the above

Topic:Polity

11. Which of the following

statements are correct regarding

“Aspirational Districts program”

(1) programme aims to quickly and

effectively transform some of the

most underdeveloped districts of

the country.

(2) NITI Aayog and other central

ministries will be the implementing

agencies of the program

(3) The program aims to transform the

district using mass movement

approach.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only


Topic: Science and tech

12. Formalin is in news recently in

the context of

(a) It is a preservative applied on the

body of fish to prevent its decay.

(b) It is a chemical used to keep

vegetables fresh

(c) Both a and b

(d) Neither a and b

Topic:Economy


regarding Institutions of Eminence

(IoE)

(1) The aim of the scheme is to bring 10

higher educational institutions selected as

IoEs in top 500 of world ranking in the

next 5 years.

(2) IoEs will have freedom to choose their

own path to become world class

institutions.

(3) Each Institution selected as IoE will be

provided financial assistance up to Rs.

1000 Cr over a period of five years.

Choose the correct option from the below

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only


Topic: Social issues

14. The practice of female genital

mutilation followed in some religious

communities violates which of the

fundamental rights?

(a) The right to follow the individual

choice of religion

(b) The practices which are derogatory to

the dignity of the women.

(c) The integrity and the bodily privacy of

a woman


Topic: Polity


regarding Human rights Council(HRC)

(1) HRC replaced the United Nations

Commission on Human Rights.


(2) Office of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Human Rights

(OHCHR) is under the HRC.

(3) Russia withdrew from the Human

Rights Council (HRC) of the United

Nations

Choose the correct from the below

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Topic: Environment


regarding Nilgiri Tahr

(1) It is classified as critically endangered

in IUCN list

(2) It is endemic to entire south India

(3) The population of Nilgiri Tahr has

been decreasing

(4) It is a state animal of Kerala

Choose the incorrect options from the

below

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 and 4 only


Topic: Environment

17. With reference to Black Rhinos

which is in news, look at the following

statements

(a) Black Rhino is classified as

Endangered in IUCN list

(b)The demand for horns makes them

lucrative for poaching

(c) Both a and b

(d) Neither of the above


18. Tramadol is in news in the context of

(a) It is often used to mitigate pain during

cancer treatment.

(b) It is a synthetic opioid, a prescription

painkiller that abused as a replacement for

heroin and other opioids.

(c) Both a and b

(d) Neither a nor b

Topic: Polity

19. National Register of Citizens (NRC)

is in news in the context of

(a) Updating the NRC list exclusively in

Assam to find out the original inhabitants

of Assam

(b) Updating the NRC list in the entire

country to detect the illegal immigrants

(c) Both a and b


Topic: Polity


regarding Prevention of the Corruption

Act, 2018

(1) It is applicable to the entire India

(2) The burden of the proof lies on the

prosecution

(3) India enacted the law in the lines of

United Nations Convention against

Corruption.

(4) MPs and MLAs have been brought

under the purview of this act.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only


(c) 3 only

(d) 2,3 and 4 only.

Topic: Polity

21. The union list, state list and

concurrent list appears in which

schedule of the constitution

(a) Eight schedule

(b) Ninth schedule

(c) Tenth schedule

(d) Seventh schedule

Topic: Polity


about Commercial Courts, Commercial

Division and Commercial Appellate

Division of High Courts Act, 2018

(1) It allows only the central government

to establish commercial courts at the

district level.

(2) It allows Pre-Institution Mediation

(PIM) process to provide an opportunity to

the parties to resolve commercial disputes

outside courts.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


23. Which of the following statements

regarding BRICS are correct

(a) BRICS was established in 2008

(b) South Africa joined the group in 2009

(c) 10th BRICS summit took place in New

Delhi, India.


Topic: Indian polity

24. Match the following

Schedule

Talks about

1. First schedule

A. defection of the elected

representatives

2. Tenth Schedule

B. Urban local bodies

3. Eight Schedule

C. Union of the India

4. Twelfth schedule

D. Languages recognised by the

constitution

Choose the correct from the below given

codes?

(a) 1-C,2-D,3-B,4-A

(b)1-C,2-B,3-D,4-A

(c) 1-C,2-B,3-D,4-A

(d) 1-C,2-A,3-D,4-B



(1) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) is

established for developmental projects and

programmes in poorer regions of SAARC.

(2) The secretariat of SDF is in New Delhi.

(3) The SDF has a total corpus of $ 10

billion which majority comes from India

Choose the correct answer from the below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only


Topic: Economy


26. With reference to the Asia-Pacific

Trade Agreement (APTA) consider the

following

(1) APTA is preferential trade agreement

between developing economies of Asia

and developed economies of Pacific

(2) India and USA are one of the founding

members of the agreement.

(3) This is the only operational trade

agreement where India and China are the

members

Choose the correct option

(a) 1 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 only


Topic: Economy

27. The project Sashakt is in news in the

context of

(a) It is a comprehensive plan for

strengthening Indian Navy

(b) It is a plan for the resolution of the

stressed assets in banking sector.

(c) It is a comprehensive plan for

decreasing the anaemia in the adolescent

girls


Topic: Economy

28. The term “Green Bonds” is

sometimes seen in news, what does it

indicate?

(a) It is like a normal bond, but the

proceeds are used for only renewable

energy projects.

(b) It can be issued by only the

government to raise funds.

(c) Both a and b




(1) IceCube observatory designed to

observe the cosmos from deep within the

North Pole ice.

(2) IceCube searches for subatomic

particles called neutrinos.

(3) India is one of the countries

participating in the project.

Choose the correct from the given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Topic: Polity

30. The National Food Security Act,2013

is a complimentary to which of the

following fundamental rights?

(a) Right to livelihood

(b) Right to health

(c) Right to live with human dignity


Topic: Polity

31. The recent controversy regarding

denial of entry to women in the

Sabarimala Temple is against to which

of the following of fundamental rights?

(a) Article 15 which prohibits the

discrimination based on sex, caste etc. to

access public places.

(b) Article 17 which prohibit the

untouchability in any form.

(c) Both a and b


Topic: Polity

32. In Shreya Sinhal case vs. Union of

India case, Supreme Court struck down

the Section 66A of the Informational

Technology Act,2000 based on which of

the following reasons?

(1) On the grounds of violating the

freedom of speech guaranteed under

Article 19(1).

(2) On the grounds of violating the right to

life guaranteed under Article 21.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Topic: Polity

33. Consider the following statements:

1. The Parliament of India placed Anti-

defection law under 9th schedule.

2. The courts don‟t have any review

power on the decision taken by the

speaker.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Polity

34. What was the intention behind

adding Fundamental duties to the

constitution?

(a) To make citizens aware of that they

have certain duties to perform

(b) To help courts in examining and

determining the constitutional validity of a

law

(c) Both a and b


Topic: Polity

35. In the Federation established by The

Government of India Act of 1935,

residuary powers were given to the

A. Federal Legislature

B. Governor General

C. Provincial Legislature

D. Provincial Governors

Topic: Polity

36. Which of the following indicates the

inclusion of Directive Principles of State

policy to the constitution?

(a) They promote the welfare of the

community

(b) They aim at establishing political

democracy in the country.

(c) They promote welfare of the individual


Topic: Polity


regarding the preamble of the

constitution

(1) Parliament has the complete power to

amend any part of the preamble

(2) Preamble is a part of the constitution

(3) The provisions provided in the

preamble are enforceable in the courts of

law.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 only


Topic: Polity

38. The word “Equality” in the

preamble indicates?

(a) The absence of any special privileges

to any section of the society.

(b) The provision of adequate

opportunities for all individuals without

any discrimination

(c) The provision of civic, political and

economic equality to all citizens.


Topic: Geography

39. With reference to the river

Mahadayi which is often seen in news,

consider the following statements

(1) It originates in Western Ghats of

Karnataka

(2) It flows through Karnataka, Maharastra

and Goa

(3) Waters for Dudhsagar waterfalls is

from the Mahadayi.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Topic: Polity


40. The term 2+2 dialogue is often seen

in news in the context of

(a) It is the official name of the meeting

between Minister of Defence and Minister

of External Affairs of India and USA.

(b) It is the official name of the meeting

between Minister of Defence and Minister

of External Affairs of India and Japan.

(c) Both A and B



41. “Anti-retroviral therapy” used in

the context of

(a) It is the therapy which is used to treat

Tuberculosis

(b) It is the therapy which is used to treat

HIV-AIDS

(c) It is the therapy which is used to treat

Cancer

(d) It is the therapy which is used to treat

Hepatitis-C

Topic: Geography

42. Which of the following Indian

research stations located in Arctic

Circle?

(a) Maitri

(b) Himadri

(c) Bharati

(d) Dakshin Gangotri



regarding “Parker probe”

(1) It is NASAs project which aims to

unlock the mysteries of the Jupiter‟s moon

“Europa”

(2) It aims to make critical contributions to

our ability to understand the evolution of

the universe.

Choose the incorrect statements above?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2


Topic: Geography


regarding “Cloud Seeding”

(1) It is the technique of inducing rain

from clouds

(2) Dry ice or silver iodide aerosols will be

sprayed to into the clouds to stimulate the

precipitation process and form rain.

(3) In India this technique has not been

used so far.

Choose the correct from the above?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

Topic: Economy

45. With reference to the Pradhan

Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, consider

the following statements

(1) It is a flag ship program of the

government aims at convergence to

existing schemes of water management,

thus bringing efficiency to the use of water

(2) It aims at centralised level planning

and execution

(3) NITI AAYOG is the implementing

agency of this program

(4) Expand cultivable area under assured

irrigation (Har Khet ko pani) is a part of

this program

Choose the correct from the below

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 3 only

Topic: Economy

46. With reference to Digital India,

Consider the following statements

(1) It is a programme to transform India

into digital empowered society and

knowledge economy.

(2) Bharath Net is one of the pillars of this

programme

(3) DigiLocker is the result of the digital

India


Choose the incorrect answer from the

below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only


Topic: Economy

47. What is the reason behind

introducing 'Digi Yatra‟ initiative.

(a) To offer paperless hassle-free travel for

pilgrims under PRASAD scheme

(b) To offer digital services for train travel

(c) To offer paperless and hassle-free air

travel for passengers.


Topic: Economy

48. With reference to the term “FasTag”

which of the following statements best

describes the purpose of it?

(a) To make the toll payment digitally and

hassle free

(b) To make the bank transactions

efficiently through mobile

(c) To make income tax payments swiftly

through FasTag



49. What does the term “Blood Moon”

mean?

(a) It is another name for total lunar eclipse

(b) The moon appears red in colour

(c) Both a and b


Topic: Polity

50. Match the following pairs correctly

Name of the Writ Issued for

the purpose

(1) Habeas corpus (A) To

produce the person who has been detained

(2) Prohibition (B) To

prevent the lower court from exceeding its

powers

(3) Mandamus (C)To

enquire the legality of claim of a person to

a public office

(4) Quo-Warranto (D)

Command the public official to perform

his official duties

(a) 1-A,2-C,3-B, 4-D

(b) 1-A,2-B,3-D,4-C

(c) 1-A,2-B,3-C,4-D

(d) 1-A,2-C,3-B,4-D


ANSWER KEY

1. Answer: A

Explanation: A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area which is selected by the United

Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having cultural,

historical, scientific or other form of significance, and is legally protected by international

treaties. The sites are judged important to the collective interests of humanity.

Italy has the highest number of world heritage sites.

Khangchendzonga National Park is a mixed world heritage site

2. Answer: B

Explanation: The Centre announced the formation of District Development Coordination and

Monitoring Committee (DDCMC) to be named “Disha” for effective development

coordination of almost all the programmes of Central Government, whether it is for

infrastructure development or Social and human resource development.The main purpose of

this committee is to coordinate with Central and State and local Panchayat Governments, for

successful and timely implementation of the schemes. Efforts will be made to ensure the

participation of people‟s representative at all levels in it and successful implementation of

flagship programme of central government.

3. Answer: C

Explanation: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body which

was established in July 1989 by a Group of Seven (G-7) Summit in Paris, initially to examine

and develop measures to combat money laundering.

The FATF blacklist or OECD blacklist has been issued by the Financial Action Task Force

since 2000 and lists countries which it judges to be non-cooperative in the global fight against

money laundering and terrorist financing, calling them "Non-Cooperative Countries or

Territories" (NCCTs).

4. Answer: C

Explanation: The Union Home Minister is the chairman of the newly constituted Islands

Development Agency (IDA). The Island Development Agency reviewed the concept

development plans and detailed master plans for holistic development of 09 islands (four in

A&N Islands i.e. Smith, Ross, Long, Avis) and (five in Lakshadweep i.e. Minicoy,

Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam, Suheli).The project being steered by NITI Aayog aims at

promoting and implementing development based on sustainable approach to building a

thriving maritime economy of the project islands.

5. Answer: A

Explanation: RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise), the world‟s largest international

maritime exercise.

6. Answer: A

Explanation: InterPol issues different notices


Red Notice: A request to locate and provisionally arrest an individual pending extradition.

Blue Corner notice: It is a request to locate, identify or obtain information on a person of

interest in a criminal investigation.

Green Notice: It is to provide warnings and intelligence about persons who have committed

criminal offences and are likely to repeat these crimes in other countries.

7. Answer: D

Explanation: “cVIGIL" is a user-friendly and easy to operate Android application. It will be

operational only where elections are announced. “cVIGIL” will allow anyone in the election-

bound state to report violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that comes into effect

from the date of announcement of elections and goes on till a day after the polls.

8. Answer: C

Explanation: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India is the Nodal Ministry for

implementation of the scheme which will announce Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the

selected MFPs with the technical support from TRIFED. TRIFED will act as the Central

Nodal Agency for implementation and monitoring of the scheme through State level

implementing agencies. Total 23 minor forest produce covered under the scheme.

9. Answer: D

Explanation: E-Visa facility being implemented by the Foreigners Division of MHA. Total

around 165 countries are eligible for this facility. It enables the prospective visitor to apply

for an Indian Visa from his/her home country online without visiting the Indian Mission and

also pay the visa fee online.It is available to Foreigners whose sole objective of visiting India

is recreation, sight-seeing, short duration medical treatment, casual business visit, etc. and not

valid for any other purpose/activities.

10. Answer: D

Explanation: It reduces the usage of chemical fertilizers, increases the water retention

capacity and Production reduces greenhouse gas emissions such as methane and nitric oxide

(produced in landfills or incinerators when not composted.

11. Answer: C

Explanation: „Transformation of Aspirational Districts‟ programme aims to quickly and

effectively transform some of the most underdeveloped districts of the country.This

programme is for overall transformation of the district using mass movement approach.At

Government of India level, programme is anchored in NITI Aayog. In addition, individual

Ministries have been given responsibility to drive progress of districts

12.

Answer: A

Explanation: In June, Kerala food safety department officials seized nearly 9,600 kg of fish

preserved in formalin at a border check post in Kollam district. Formalin is derived from


formaldehyde which is a known cancer-causing agent. It is used to preserve bodies in

mortuaries. It can also increase shelf life of fresh food.

13.

Answer: B

Explanation: The aim of the scheme is the selected Institutions will come up in top 500 of the

world ranking in 10 years and in top 100 of the world ranking eventually overtime. Each

public Institution selected as „Institution of Eminence‟ will get financial assistance up to Rs.

1000 Crore over the period of five years under this scheme. To achieve the top world ranking,

these Institutions shall be provided with greater autonomy choose their own path to become

world class institutions.

14.

Answer: C

Explanation: khafz/female circumcision as practised by the Dawoodi Bohra community is

violating the integrity and the bodily privacy of a woman in the name of religion which is

guaranteed under the article 21.

15.

Answer: A

Explanation: U.S. withdrew from the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations in

June 2018. The HRC was established in 2006, as part of the UN‟s reform process, replacing

the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Office of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is a separate institution which presents reports

independent of the HRC.

16.

Answer: D

Explanation: Nilgiri tahr is classified as endangered in IUCN list. It is endemic to western

Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Tamil Nadu Forest Department officials said that there is a

definite increase in the number of animals. Nilgiri Tahr is state animal of Tamil Nadu.

17.

Answer: B

Explanation: Black rhinos have two horns which make them lucrative targets for the illegal

trade in rhino horn. They are critically endangered as per IUCN classification.

18.

Answer: C

Explanation: Tramadol is often used to mitigate pain during cancer treatment. But, studies

show that there is also a great possibility of Tramadol being abused as a replacement for

heroin and other opioids.


19.

Answer: A

Explanation: NRC list is being updated to know extent of illegal migration that has taken

place into Assam and take necessary actions as per the law.

20.

Answer: D

Explanation: The act extends to whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, India

ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and agreed to bring its domestic

laws in line with the Convention. MPs and MLAs have been brought under the purview of

this act.

21.

Answer: D

Explanation : 7th

schedule talks about the union lis, state list and concurrent list.

22.

Answer: B

Explanation: The act allows state governments to set up commercial courts at the district

level. PIM process is been allowed under the new law.

23.

Answer: D

Explanation: BRICs is the acronym coined by British Economist Jim O‟Neill in 2001.

Officially formed in 2006, it originally included four emerging economies of Brazil, Russia,

India and China. Its first summit took place at Russia in 2009. Later in 2010, South Africa

became the 5th member of the grouping. Recently, the 10th BRICS Summit took place from

25th to 27th July, at Johannesburg in South Africa.

24.

Answer: D

Explanation: First schedule talks about the Union of India, Tenth schedule talks about anti-

defection law, eight schedule talks about languages recognised by the union and Twelfth

schedule talks about ULB.

25.

Answer: D

Explanation: SDF was created as umbrella financial mechanism for all SAARC

developmental projects and programmes. Its Secretariat is located at Thimphu, capital of

Bhutan. The SDF has a total corpus of $1.5 billion with the total capital base currently at

$497 million. Of this, more than 100 million has been committed.


26.

Answer: B

Explanation: It is the oldest preferential trade agreement (PTA) among developing

countries in Asia-Pacific. Currently, the following six Participating States are parties to

APTA: 1. Bangladesh 2. China 3. India(founding member) 4. Laos 5. South Korea 6. Sri

Lanka (Mongolia is set to become the 7th member). It is the only operational trade agreement

linking China and India.

27.

Answer: B

Explanation: government announced a comprehensive plan Project Sashakt for the resolution

of stressed assets in banking sector.

28.

Answer: D

Explanation: Green bonds are debt instruments like normal bonds, but the proceeds are used

for renewable energy projects, or for services that are ecologically sustainable.

The bond is voluntary and may be issued by a financial institution, the government or even a

company to raise funds for a defined period.

29.

Answer: D

Explanation: The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is the first detector of its kind, designed to

observe the cosmos from deep within the South Pole ice. IceCube searches for nearly

massless subatomic particles called neutrinos. India is not a part of this project.

30.

Answer: D

Explanation: The National Food Security Act,2013 is complimentary to Article 47 which

talks about to raise the level of nutrition and improve public health.

31.

Answer: C

Explanation: denial of entry to women in the Sabarimala temple is against to the fundamental

rights i.e, Article15 and 17.

32.

Answer: C

Explanation: The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology

Act, 2000, relating to restrictions on online speech, unconstitutional on grounds of violating

the freedom of speech guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) and article 21 of the Constitution of

India

33.

Answer: D

Explanation: Anti-defection law is placed under 10th schedule. Courts have review power on

the decision taken by the speaker.

34.

Answer: A


Explanation: The Swaran Singh Committee stressed that the citizens should become

conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform

as well. As a result parliament added fundamental duties. To help courts in examining and

determining the constitutional validity of a law is one of the significance of the fundamental

duties but not the intention behind adding it.

35.

Answer: B

Explanation: Residuary legislative powers were vested in the Governor-General under the

Government of India Act of 1935.

36.

Answer: A

Explanation: DPSP aims at establishing social and economic democracy in the country. They

promote the welfare of the community.

37.

Answer: C

Explanation: Parliament has the power to amend the preamble subject to one condition i.e no

amendment is done to the basic features. Preamble provision are not enforceable in the courts

of law.

38.

Answer: D

Explanation: The term equality means absence of any special privileges to any section of the

society. To provide adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination and

secures to all citizens the civic, political and economic equality.

39.

Answer: A

Explanation: River Mahadayi is originates in Western Ghats in Karnataka and flows through

Karnataka and Goa. Dudhsagar waterfalls is on located on the River Mahadayi.

40.

Answer: C

Explanation: 2+2 dialogue is an official name of meeting between foreign & defence minister

of India & U.S.A .It was conceptualised in July 2017 when Indian prime minister was on

official visit of United State of America. Similar dialogue is also happened with Japan.

41.

Answer: B

Explanation: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection.

42.

Answer: B

Explanation: Maitri,Bharati and Dakshin Gangotri are the Indian research stations located in

Antarctica circle. Himadri is located in the Arctic circle.

43.

Answer: C


Explanation: Parker probe is NASAs project which aims to unlock the mysteries of the

corona of the Sun. It aims to make critical contributions to our ability to forecast major space-

weather events that impact life on Earth.

44.

Answer: D

Explanation: Cloud seeding is the technique of inducing rain from clouds by dispersing

substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, which alter the

microphysical processes within the cloud. Usually dry ice or silver iodide etc is sprayed in to

the clouds to stimulate the precipitation process. In India states like Karnataka and Andhra

Pradesh have used this technique.

45.

Answer: A

Explanation: The major objective of the PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in

irrigation at the field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet ko

pani), improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water, enhance the

adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop) etc.

The programme architecture of PMKSY aims at a 'decentralized State level planning and

execution' structure, in order to allow States to draw up a District Irrigation Plan (DIP) and a

State Irrigation Plan (SIP). NITI Aayog to oversee programme implementation, allocation of

resources, inter ministerial coordination, monitoring and performance assessment, addressing

administrative issues etc.

46.

Answer: D

Explanation: Digital India aims to transform India into digital empowered society and

knowledge economy. Under several pillars of this programme Bharathnet and DigiLocker are

one of them.

47.

Answer:C

Explanation: Digi Yatra is an initiative by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The initiative seeks

to promote paperless and hassle-free air travel. There would be one-time verification at the

departure airport while travelling for the first time using the ID. After successful verification,

facial recognition biometric would be captured and stored in the Digi Yatra ID.

48.

Answer: A

Explanation: FASTag is a simple to use, reloadable tag which enables automatic deduction of

toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction.

49.

Answer: C

Explanation: A "blood moon" happens when Earth's moon is in full eclipse. Because of the

way light passes through the Earth's atmosphere during an eclipse, red light from the Sun is


reflected onto it which is what makes the Moon appear red. This is why we call it a Blood

Moon.

50.

(d) 1-A,2-C,3-B,4-D

Answer: B

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