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2017
- Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays? 1. OLED displays…Science and Technology
- The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context ofScience and Technology
- What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?Science and Technology
- What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?Science and Technology
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart…Science and Technology
- With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? 1. Genome sequencing can be used to…Science and Technology
- With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements: 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the…Science and Technology
- 'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India andWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. 2. IONS is a…World Affairs (International Relations)
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations. 2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is…World Affairs (International Relations)
- What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?World Affairs (International Relations)
- Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?World Affairs (International Relations)
- With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider the following statements: 1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in…World Affairs (International Relations)
- With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations Programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN-Habitat has been…World Affairs (International Relations)
2016
- Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generallyAncient and Medieval Indian History
- In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2.…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers toAncient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography ofArt and Culture
- Consider the following pairs:Art and Culture
- What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both…Art and Culture
- Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?Art and Culture
- ‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, isEnvironment
- ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting theEnvironment
- Consider the following pairs:Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’. 2. The Sustainable Development…Environment
- Gadgil Committee Report and Kasturirangan Committee Report, sometimes seen in the news, are related toEnvironment
- In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon…Environment
- In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?Environment
- On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using…Environment
- Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?Environment
- Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of…Environment
- The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context ofEnvironment
- What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?Environment
- What is/are the importance/ importances of the ‘United Convention to Combat Desertification’? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and…Environment
- What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It…Environment
- Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river…Environment
- Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and…Environment
- Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2.…Environment
- With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the…Environment
- With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most…Environment
- With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by…Environment
- With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of…Environment
- In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? 1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3. Krishna-Godavari Basin Select the correct answer using the code given…Geography
- Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?Geography