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2018
- In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used? 1. Mobile phone operations 2. Banking operations 3. Controlling the power grids Select the correct answer using the code…Science and Technology
- The terms 'WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related toScience and Technology
- What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?Science and Technology
- When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your…Science and Technology
- With reference to India's satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellite useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are…Science and Technology
- With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the…Science and Technology
- With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements: 1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in…Science and Technology
- "Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?World Affairs (International Relations)
- Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA. Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?World Affairs (International Relations)
- In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?World Affairs (International Relations)
- International Labour Organization's Convention 138 and 182 are related toWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs ofWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic…World Affairs (International Relations)
- What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'? 1. It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear…World Affairs (International Relations)
2017
- Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Consider the following pairs:Art and Culture
- The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings atArt and Culture
- Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:Art and Culture
- With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the…Art and Culture
- According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? 1. Gharial 2. Indian…Environment
- Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion forEnvironment
- Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC): 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G2O group of countries. 2. The CCAC…Environment
- Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences? 1. Pollination of some plants could be…Environment
- If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?Environment
- In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?Environment
- In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be potential sites for carbon sequestration?…Environment
- In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same…Environment
- It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 1. Production of algae based biofuels…Environment
- Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?Environment
- The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context ofEnvironment
- Which of the following statements can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3. Allowing…Environment
- With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and…Environment
- At one of the place in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, 'you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the…Geography
- Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five states only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over…Geography
- From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?Geography
- If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?Geography
- Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below:Geography
- Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?Geography
- With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IOD phenomenon…Geography
- With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet…Geography
- Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Services': 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. 2.…Indian Economy
- Consider the following statements: 1. India has ratified to Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. 2. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013. 3. TFA came into…Indian Economy
- Consider the following statements: 1. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country. 2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card…Indian Economy
- Consider the following statements: 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has…Indian Economy
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. 2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark…Indian Economy
- Consider the following statements: The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum…Indian Economy
- Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference toIndian Economy