Q 1. Consider the following statements about promulgation of Ordinance:

1. In the Indian Constitution, the power to promulgate and repromulgate an ordinance is only vested in the President of India.
2. The President can issue an ordinance when both houses of Parliament are not in session.
3. Ordinance must be approved by both houses within a specified time period, typically three weeks from the date of reassembly.

How many statements given above is/are correct about ordinance?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 3
4. None

Q 2. Consider the following statements:

1. Nutrient Based Subsidy has been implemented by the Department of Fertilisers under the ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare.
2. Food security is the one of the objectives of nutrient based subsidy scheme.
3. There is a continuous increase in the fertilizer subsidy in the last three years (2019-2022)

How many statements given above is/are correct about ordinance?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 3
4. None

Q 3. With reference to the Process of Appointment of Supreme Court Judges, consider the following statements:

1. It is obligatory for the President to take into account the opinion of the Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India.
2. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) initiates the process of appointment of other Supreme Court judges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 4. Forum Shopping was recently mentioned in the news, it is related to:

1. It refers to the practice of litigants deliberately choosing a specific judge or court for their case in the hope of obtaining a more favourable outcome.
2. It is a malpractice used in the capital market for buying the share of a newly listed company.
3. It is the new initiative of Environment ministry to implement polluter pay principle.
4. It is the practice done by lawyer who is practicing in district court for presenting their sides.

Q 5. With reference to the green deposits consider the following statement:

1. Green deposits are investments where banks promise to earmark the money they receive as green deposits towards environment-friendly projects.
2. Banks will have to disclose regular information about the amount of green deposits received to the Reserve Bank of India.
3. Bank can invest green deposit in to promoting water efficient irrigation systems.

How many statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 3
4. None

Q 6. With reference to the Global Depository Receipts, consider the following statements:

1. Global depository receipts (GDRs) are negotiable financial instruments issued by a depository bank that represent foreign company shares.
2. These are used by Indian companies to access foreign funds and gain access to international capital markets.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 7. Consider the following statements about Trimbakeshwar Temple:

1. It is located at the source of the Krishna River.
2. Linga in the temple is in the form of a three faced embodying Tridev, Lord Bramha, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
3. It was built by Pallava in 11^th

How many statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 3
4. None

Q 8. Consider the following statement about Geko mizoramensis:

1. Gekko Mizoramensis is arboreal, meaning it primarily inhabits trees.
2. It is nocturnal, being most active during the night.
3. The gecko has the ability to glide from one tree to another

How many statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 3
4. None

Q 9. With reference to the Leatheback turtle, consider the following statements:

1. Leatherback turtle is the largest of the seven species of sea turtles.
2. In the Indian Ocean, it nests only in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
3. It is the only living species in its genus and family.

How many statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 3
4. None

Q 10. Juna Khatiya Site was recently mentioned in the news, it is located in which of the following states:

1. Gujarat
2. Rajasthan
3. Haryana
4. Madhya Pradesh

Q 11. With reference to Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), consider the following statements:

1. It is a type of fund that holds one underlying asset rather than many.
2. It is a marketable security and has a share price that allows it to be easily bought and sold on exchanges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 12. In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of the Air Quality Index?

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Carbon monoxide
3. Nitrogen dioxide
4. Sulfur dioxide
5. Methane

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 4 and 5 only
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q 13. Consider the following statements:

1. NVS-01 is the first of the second-generation satellites envisaged for the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) services.
2. For the first time, an indigenous atomic clock will be flown in NVS-01.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 14. With reference to India, consider the following pairs:

Action: The Act under which it is covered

1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Q 15. In the context of space technology, what is “NavIC”, recently in the news?

1. A mini satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India
2. A regional navigation system developed by ISRO
3. A geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging capabilities of India
4. A space telescope developed by India

Q 16. With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:

1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Q 17. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Rice fortification is an effective way to combat anemia.

Statement-II: Rice fortification is a process of adding micronutrients like iron, folic acid and vitamin B12.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q 18. India is not a member of which among the following?

1. G20
2. ASEAN
3. G7

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q 19. "Global Slavery Index 2023" was recently released by which of the following ?

1. Amnesty International
2. Walk Free Foundation
3. The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
4. International Organisation for Migration

Q 20. Consider the following statement:

1. Chilika Lake is a brackish water lake.
2. Chilika Lake is the largest wintering ground for migratory waterfowl found anywhere on the Indian sub-continent.
3. Chilika Lake has been designated as Wetland of International importance and a RAMSAR Site.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None