Saturday, 18th March 2023
Practice Questions - Current Affairs 18-03-2023
Q1. Consider the following statements:
- Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary was established primarily for the conservation of Lion Tailed Macaques.
- In Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Vegetation types gradually change from dry thorn forest to dry deciduous.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q2. Mimeusemia ceylonica was recently mentioned in the news, it is a species of
- Butterfly
- A moth species
- A medicinal plant
- A newly discovered fungus
Q3. Which of the following can be the effect of Hyponatremia?
- Inappropriate ADH Hormone Secretion
- Prolong Vomiting and Diarrohea
- Excessive intake of water
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q4. With reference to Gateway of India, consider the following statements:
- It is an architectural monument in the Indo-Saracenic style.
- It was built to commemorate landing of Emperor George V, first British monarch to visit India, in 1890 and was completed in 1905.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q5. Arrange the following Island from east to west:
- Macquarie
- Tasmania
- Fiji
- New Caledonia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1-2-3-4
- 3-4-1-2
- 2-1-3-4
- 4-1-2-3
Q 6. Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Bamboo Mission?
- It is carried out as a sub-plan of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
- Its objective is to increase the area under the bamboo Plantation in non-forest government and private land.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q7. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the LEAN scheme?
- It aims to provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for startups by improving quality, productivity, and performance.
- The National Productivity Council and Quality Council of India have been selected as National Monitoring and Implementing Units (NMIUs) for the scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q8. NASAMS was recently mentioned in the news, it is related to:
- An advanced surface-to-air missile system
- A helicopter exported to Ukraine by a NATO member.
- An Indegenously developed ballistic missile by DRDO.
- A Submarine imported by India from Russia
Q9. Consider the following statements:
- Merapi is the youngest in a group of volcanoes in southern Java.
- Mount Merapi is located near the center of the island of Java and Indonesia’s cultural capital, Yogyakarta.'
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q10. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols missions?
- MAIA is an effort to investigate the health impacts of tiny airborne particles polluting some of the world’s most populous cities.
- Mission will explore the geographic distribution of airborne particles.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q11. Consider the following statements:
- Russia remains India’s largest arms supplier in the periods between 2013-22 and arms imports by India increased.
- India has an 11% share of total global arms imports, making it the world’s biggest importer of major arms for past two decades.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q12. Which of the following disease comes under the category of Rare diseases?
- Laron's Syndrome
- Wilson's Disease
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q13. With reference to the Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC), consider the following statements:
- IFC is a non-deposit accepting loan company that has a minimum of 50% of total assets of the company deployed as infrastructure loans.
- IFC should have a minimum net worth of Rs 3000 crore anthe d minimum credit rating of the company should be at ‘A’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q14. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa project?
- It is a step towards contribution to weather information-based crop livestock management strategies and operations.
- GKMS is rendered by India Meteorological Department (IMD) jointly with Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and State Agricultural Universities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q15. Consider the following statements:
- SHESHA is a compact helical-shaped waste converter aimed to manage biodegradable waste generated in small housing societies.
- Rapid composting technology are based on cellulolytic fungi Trichoderma koningiopsis isolated from tree bark- for composting kitchen waste, and agricultural waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q16. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Election Commission of India?
- ECI can ban caste based rallies during non-the election period.
- Once a political party is registered, there is no provision for review of the registration or for the cancelling the registration of any political party.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q17. Right to repair in India cover which of the following sectors?
- Consumer durables,
- Electronic devices,
- Automobiles
- Farm equipment
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q18. Consider the following statements:
- The Bar Council of India (BCI) regulates legal practice and legal education in India.
- Foreign lawyers and law firms can register with BCI to practice in India if they are entitled to practise law in their home countries.
- Foreign Lawyer can practise transactional work/corporate work such as joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and conveyancing of property.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q19. Which of the following criteria was given by the Lokur Committee for Inclusion of Communities in Scheduled Tribes List?
- Primitive traits
- Distinct culture
- Geographical isolation
- Shyness of contact with the community at large
- Backwardness
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1, 3, and 5 only
- 2, 4, and 5 only
- 1, 3, and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q20. McMohan's line touches which of the following Indian states?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Sikkim
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 1 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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