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- What organization released the latest global financial stability report?
A) World Bank
B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C) World Trade Organization
D) Federal Reserve
Answer: B) International Monetary Fund (IMF) - What are the risks highlighted in the IMF’s global financial stability report?
A) Persistent high inflation
B) Rising lending in the unregulated credit market
C) Increasing cyber-attacks on financial institutions
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - What geopolitical risks are mentioned in the report?
A) Conflict in West Asia and Ukraine
B) Trade tensions between China and the US
C) Brexit negotiations
D) All of the above
Answer: A) Conflict in West Asia and Ukraine - In 2023, which country was the second-largest recipient of foreign capital according to the report?
A) China
B) India
C) Japan
D) Brazil
Answer: B) India - What could change India’s status as a significant recipient of foreign capital?
A) Increase in domestic interest rates
B) Decrease in domestic interest rates
C) Change in western central banks’ interest rate policies
D) Strengthening of the Indian rupee
Answer: C) Change in western central banks’ interest rate policies - What is the focus of the unregulated private credit market mentioned in the report?
A) Corporate borrowing
B) Government lending
C) Retail banking
D) Cryptocurrency investments
Answer: A) Corporate borrowing - How often does the IMF publish the World Economic Outlook (WEO)?
A) Once a year
B) Twice a year
C) Quarterly
D) Every five years
Answer: B) Twice a year - What is the aim of the Longevity India Initiative?
A) To extend human lifespan
B) To extend the human health span
C) To promote healthy eating habits
D) To reduce healthcare costs
Answer: B) To extend the human health span - What type of collaboration is the Longevity India Initiative?
A) National collaboration
B) International collaboration
C) Multidisciplinary collaboration
D) Government collaboration
Answer: C) Multidisciplinary collaboration - What are the research areas of the Longevity India Initiative?
A) Climate change adaptation
B) Identifying biomarkers of ageing
C) Space exploration
D) Agricultural development
Answer: B) Identifying biomarkers of ageing - What did the study published by Nature Communications on April 18 extensively sequence?
A) Human genome
B) Covid-19 virus genome
C) Mpox virus genome
D) Zika virus genome
Answer: C) Mpox virus genome - What type of virus is the mpox virus?
A) RNA virus
B) DNA virus
C) Retrovirus
D) Prion
Answer: B) DNA virus - How is Mpox primarily transmitted?
A) Through mosquitoes
B) Through contaminated water
C) Through respiratory secretions and skin lesions
D) Through sexual contact
Answer: C) Through respiratory secretions and skin lesions - Which vaccine is effective against Mpox?
A) Influenza vaccine
B) JYNNEOS (Imvamune or Imvanex) vaccine
C) Polio vaccine
D) MMR vaccine
Answer: B) JYNNEOS (Imvamune or Imvanex) vaccine - Which technology was used to sequence the genome of the mpox virus?
A) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
B) Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
C) Western blotting
D) Gel electrophoresis
Answer: B) Next-generation sequencing (NGS) - What is the period during which a person remains healthy called?
A) Lifespan
B) Healthspan
C) Wellness period
D) Active years
Answer: B) Healthspan - Which of the following is NOT a concern highlighted in the IMF’s global financial stability report?
A) Rising inflation
B) Increasing cyber-attacks
C) Decreasing geopolitical tensions
D) Growing unregulated private credit market
Answer: C) Decreasing geopolitical tensions - What could potentially affect India’s status as a significant recipient of foreign capital?
A) Stability in western central banks’ interest rates
B) Increase in domestic interest rates
C) Decrease in domestic interest rates
D) Stable exchange rates
Answer: A) Stability in western central banks’ interest rates - What is the primary focus of the Longevity India Initiative?
A) Increasing life expectancy
B) Reducing healthcare costs
C) Extending the human health span
D) Preventing age-related diseases
Answer: C) Extending the human health span - Which vaccine is mentioned as effective against Mpox?
A) Smallpox vaccine
B) Measles vaccine
C) Chickenpox vaccine
D) JYNNEOS (Imvamune or Imvanex) vaccine
Answer: D) JYNNEOS (Imvamune or Imvanex) vaccine - When was the India Meteorological Department (IMD) established?
a) 1857
b) 1875
c) 1901
d) 1922
Answer: b) 1875 - Which ministry does the India Meteorological Department (IMD) belong to?
a) Ministry of Science and Technology
b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
c) Ministry of Earth Sciences
d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: c) Ministry of Earth Sciences - What is the primary function of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)?
a) Agricultural forecasting
b) Providing seismology reports
c) Providing meteorological observations and weather forecasts
d) Wildlife conservation
Answer: c) Providing meteorological observations and weather forecasts - What are the stages of cyclone warnings issued by the IMD?
a) Pre Cyclone Watch, Cyclone Alert, Cyclone Warning, Post Cyclone Watch
b) Preliminary Warning, Cyclone Alert, Cyclone Warning, Post Landfall Outlook
c) Cyclone Alert, Cyclone Warning, Post Landfall Outlook, Preliminary Warning
d) Pre Cyclone Watch, Cyclone Alert, Typhoon Warning, Post Cyclone Outlook
Answer: b) Preliminary Warning, Cyclone Alert, Cyclone Warning, Post Landfall Outlook - Which organization is responsible for combating wildfires in Odisha?
a) Odisha Forest Department
b) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
c) Orissa Special Armed Police (OSAP)
d) Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF)
Answer: a) Odisha Forest Department - How many forest fires were reported in Odisha this season, as mentioned in the text?
a) 7,501
b) 11,204
c) 14,104
d) 19,302
Answer: c) 14,104 - What is the primary objective of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF)?
a) Wildlife conservation
b) Combatting wildfires
c) Providing seismology reports
d) Rapid response to disasters
Answer: d) Rapid response to disasters - Which reserve in Odisha is addressing the issue of inbreeding by introducing a male tiger from Central India?
a) Bhitarkanika National Park
b) Similipal Tiger Reserve
c) Nandankanan Zoological Park
d) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Answer: b) Similipal Tiger Reserve - When was Similipal Tiger Reserve declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO?
a) 1995
b) 2001
c) 2009
d) 2015
Answer: c) 2009 - What is the predominant terrain of Similipal Tiger Reserve?
a) Desert
b) Plain
c) Undulating and hilly
d) Marshland
Answer: c) Undulating and hilly - Which species of tree dominates the vegetation in Similipal Tiger Reserve?
a) Pine
b) Bamboo
c) Sal
d) Teak
Answer: c) Sal - What makes Similipal Tiger Reserve unique in terms of tiger population?
a) It has the highest tiger population density in India
b) It is the only reserve where tigers are not found
c) It has a population of only white tigers
d) It houses melanistic tigers
Answer: d) It houses melanistic tigers - Which tribes inhabit the Similipal Tiger Reserve area?
a) Maasai, Inuit, Bedouin
b) Kolha, Santhala, Bhumija
c) Navajo, Yanomami, Sami
d) Zulu, Aborigines, Mongolians
Answer: b) Kolha, Santhala, Bhumija - How many species of plants are found in Similipal Tiger Reserve?
a) 500
b) 786
c) 1,078
d) 1,345
Answer: c) 1,078 - Which animal is not found in Similipal Tiger Reserve according to the text?
a) Leopard
b) Gaur
c) Rhinoceros
d) Sloth bear
Answer: c) Rhinoceros - What is the name of the highest peak in Similipal Tiger Reserve?
a) Mount Everest
b) Khairiburu
c) K2
d) Mount Kilimanjaro
Answer: b) Khairiburu - How many ODRAF units are there, as mentioned in the text?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
Answer: c) 20 - How far did the male tiger travel to reach Similipal Tiger Reserve?
a) 500 km
b) 750 km
c) 1,000 km
d) 1,250 km
Answer: c) 1,000 km - Which district houses the headquarters of the India Meteorological Department?
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) New Delhi
d) Chennai
Answer: c) New Delhi - How many districts in Odisha are likely to experience hailstorms, according to the forecast?
a) Four
b) Six
c) Eight
d) Ten
Answer: b) Six - Who confers the Padma awards?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) President of India
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: b) President of India - Which of the following individuals received the Padma Vibhushan award in 2024?
a) M Fathima Beevi
b) Sitaram Jindal
c) Vyjayantimala Bali
d) Parbati Baruah
Answer: c) Vyjayantimala Bali - Who among the following was awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2024?
a) Konidela Chiranjeevi
b) Mithun Chakraborty
c) Satyabrata Mookherjee
d) Usha Uthup
Answer: c) Satyabrata Mookherjee - Which state does Bindeshwar Pathak belong to, who received the Padma award for Social Work posthumously?
a) West Bengal
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Bihar
Answer: d) Bihar - Who will be leading the Sagar Parikrama-IV expedition scheduled to commence in September?
a) Lieutenant Commander Dilna K.
b) Lieutenant Commander Roopa A.
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a) and b) - Which sea did the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Tarini return to after a historic transoceanic expedition?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Black Sea
d) Indian Ocean
Answer: d) Indian Ocean - Who are the first women officers from India to accomplish a transoceanic expedition?
a) Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A.
b) Lieutenant Commander Rajeshwari and Lieutenant Commander Anjali
c) Captain Priya and Captain Meera
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A. - In which city was the Russian ship ‘Kommunua’ hit and damaged by the Ukrainian army?
a) Moscow
b) Sevastopol
c) Kiev
d) Odessa
Answer: b) Sevastopol - Which maritime exercise was conducted by the Indian Navy along the East Coast of India?
a) Varuna
b) Malabar
c) Poorvi Lehar
d) TROPEX
Answer: c) Poorvi Lehar - Poorvi Lehar exercise aimed at validating procedures to assess the Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet which challenges?
a) Land Warfare
b) Air Warfare
c) Maritime Security
d) Cyber Security
Answer: c) Maritime Security - Which country does not border the Black Sea?
a) Ukraine
b) Turkey
c) Italy
d) Romania
Answer: c) Italy - Who is preparing for the next monumental voyage, the Sagar Parikrama-IV expedition?
a) Indian Army
b) Indian Air Force
c) Indian Navy
d) Indian Coast Guard
Answer: c) Indian Navy - Which Padma awardee was recognized for their contribution to animal welfare in Assam?
a) Konidela Chiranjeevi
b) Hormusji N Cama
c) Parbati Baruah
d) Sitaram Jindal
Answer: c) Parbati Baruah - Which Padma awardee is associated with Literature & Education – Journalism from Maharashtra?
a) M Fathima Beevi
b) Hormusji N Cama
c) Vyjayantimala Bali
d) Chandreshwar Prasad Thakur
Answer: b) Hormusji N Cama - The Ukrainian army hit and damaged the Russian ship ‘Kommunua’ in which city?
a) Moscow
b) St. Petersburg
c) Sevastopol
d) Vladivostok
Answer: c) Sevastopol - Which of the following countries does not border the Black Sea?
a) Russia
b) Georgia
c) Italy
d) Turkey
Answer: c) Italy - Which Padma awardee is recognized for Medicine from Gujarat?
a) Olanchery Rajagopal
b) Tejas Madhusudan Patel
c) Ram Naik
d) Ashwin Balachand Mehta
Answer: b) Tejas Madhusudan Patel - The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Tarini returned to her base port at which city?
a) Mumbai
b) Kochi
c) Goa
d) Chennai
Answer: c) Goa - Which maritime exercise aimed at assessing the Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet Maritime Security challenges?
a) Varuna
b) Malabar
c) Poorvi Lehar
d) TROPEX
Answer: c) Poorvi Lehar - Who are the first women from India to accomplish a transoceanic expedition?
a) Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A.
b) Captain Priya and Captain Meera
c) Lieutenant Commander Rajeshwari and Lieutenant Commander Anjali
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A. - Who initiated the KISS Humanitarian Award?
A) Ratan Tata
B) Achyuta Samanta
C) KIIT and KISS
D) Tata Group
Answer: B) Achyuta Samanta - What does the gold-plated trophy of the KISS Humanitarian Award symbolize?
A) Wealth and prosperity
B) Selfless service to humanity
C) Corporate excellence
D) Academic achievement
Answer: B) Selfless service to humanity - Which city in India recorded the highest temperature in 2021?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Kolkata
Answer: C) Bhubaneswar - How many districts were affected by heat-related illnesses, according to the Odisha government?
A) 10
B) 16
C) 17
D) 89
Answer: B) 16 - Which organization is set to monetize the Panikoili-Rimuli section of NH-20?
A) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
B) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
C) National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT)
D) Odisha government
Answer: B) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) - What is NHAI’s target for monetizing highway stretches in the current fiscal year?
A) 1,000 km
B) 2,000 km
C) 2,740 km
D) 3,000 km
Answer: C) 2,740 km - Which mode will NHIT use for monetizing the Panikoili-Rimuli section?
A) BOT
B) TOT or InvIT
C) InvIT
D) Project-based financing
Answer: B) TOT or InvIT - What does NTEP stand for?
A) National Tuberculosis Emergency Programme
B) National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
C) National Tuberculosis Eradication Programme
D) National Tuberculosis Extermination Programme
Answer: B) National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme - When has India pledged to eradicate tuberculosis?
A) 2025
B) 2030
C) 2020
D) 2040
Answer: A) 2025 - Which initiative provides nutritional support to TB patients throughout their treatment?
A) TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
B) Nikshay Poshan Yojana
C) Airborne Infection Control
D) TB Preventive Treatment Expansion
Answer: B) Nikshay Poshan Yojana - What is the grassroots movement launched to eliminate TB in India?
A) TB Elimination Drive
B) TB Eradication Campaign
C) TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
D) TB Free India Initiative
Answer: C) TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - What is the mode of transmission of TB?
A) Waterborne
B) Vector-borne
C) Airborne
D) Foodborne
Answer: C) Airborne - Which form of TB does not respond to first-line drugs?
A) MDR-TB
B) XDR-TB
C) Latent TB
D) Active TB
Answer: A) MDR-TB - What is the severe form of MDR-TB?
A) XDR-TB
B) Latent TB
C) Active TB
D) Drug-Sensitive TB
Answer: A) XDR-TB - What is the main symptom of TB?
A) Fatigue
B) Fever
C) Cough with sputum
D) Headache
Answer: C) Cough with sputum - Which demographic group is offered chemoprophylaxis in efforts to control TB?
A) Elderly
B) Children
C) Pregnant women
D) Adults
Answer: B) Children - What does SEAR stand for in the context of TB elimination?
A) South-East Asia Region
B) Southeast Asian Republics
C) South European and Asian Regions
D) South-East Africa Region
Answer: A) South-East Asia Region - Who remains committed to assisting neighboring countries with technical support for TB elimination?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) India
D) Gates Foundation
Answer: C) India - What is the main cause of TB?
A) Bacteria
B) Virus
C) Fungi
D) Parasite
Answer: A) Bacteria - How many years earlier has India pledged to eradicate TB compared to the global target?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years
Answer: A) 5 years - What is the purpose of ISRO’s long-term satellite imagery from 1984 to 2023?
A) Studying urbanization trends
B) Monitoring glacial lake dynamics
C) Tracking agricultural productivity
D) Assessing forest cover changes
Answer: B) Monitoring glacial lake dynamics - What are Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) primarily caused by?
A) Earthquakes
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Glacier melting
D) Heavy rainfall
Answer: C) Glacier melting - What makes glacial lakes particularly dangerous in terms of flooding risk?
A) Stable ice dams
B) Rock-solid boundaries
C) Unstable ice or sediment dams
D) Minimal water volume
Answer: C) Unstable ice or sediment dams - What action is Patanjali facing from the Supreme Court regarding its advertisements?
A) Criminal charges
B) Civil lawsuit
C) Contempt action
D) Defamation lawsuit
Answer: C) Contempt action - What is the purpose of Contempt of Court laws in India?
A) To criticize judicial decisions
B) To protect judicial institutions
C) To undermine court authority
D) To promote legal loopholes
Answer: B) To protect judicial institutions - Which article of the Indian Constitution designates the Supreme Court as a court of record?
A) Article 121
B) Article 122
C) Article 129
D) Article 130
Answer: C) Article 129 - What is the governing law for contempt in India?
A) Indian Penal Code
B) Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
C) Indian Evidence Act
D) Constitution of India
Answer: B) Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - Which category of contempt includes actions that scandalize the authority of the court?
A) Civil contempt
B) Criminal contempt
C) Constitutional contempt
D) Judicial contempt
Answer: B) Criminal contempt - What do safeguard measures aim to protect?
A) Domestic industries
B) Foreign investments
C) International trade agreements
D) Intellectual property rights
Answer: A) Domestic industries - Which organization oversees safeguard measures under WTO agreements?
A) IMF
B) WHO
C) WTO
D) UNICEF
Answer: C) WTO - Which of the following is not a type of contingent trade protection measure under WTO?
A) Safeguard measures
B) Anti-dumping measures
C) Countervailing measures
D) Subsidy measures
Answer: D) Subsidy measures - What is the purpose of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme?
A) Providing education scholarships
B) Offering housing loans
C) Providing financial assistance for medical treatment
D) Funding agricultural projects
Answer: C) Providing financial assistance for medical treatment - Who administers the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer: B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - What is the threshold income for claiming benefits under the RAN scheme in rural areas?
A) ₹1,571 per month
B) ₹1,605 per month
C) ₹96,000 annually
D) ₹1,000 per month
Answer: A) ₹1,571 per month - Which court has instituted a case regarding the grant of financial assistance under the RAN scheme?
A) Supreme Court of India
B) Delhi High Court
C) High Court of Bombay
D) High Court of Calcutta
Answer: B) Delhi High Court - What is the annual income threshold for RAN scheme applicants?
A) ₹1,571
B) ₹1,605
C) ₹96,000
D) ₹10,000
Answer: C) ₹96,000 - Which diseases are covered under the RAN scheme for medical treatment assistance?
A) Common cold and flu
B) Orthopedic injuries
C) Life-threatening diseases like heart, kidney, liver, cancer, etc.
D) Skin infections
Answer: C) Life-threatening diseases like heart, kidney, liver, cancer, etc. - What is the primary focus of ISRO’s satellite imagery from 1984 to 2023?
A) Monitoring urban development
B) Assessing forest fire risks
C) Tracking changes in glacial lakes
D) Studying agricultural patterns
Answer: C) Tracking changes in glacial lakes - What happens in Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)?
A) Volcanic eruptions trigger floods
B) Massive amounts of water rush down mountainsides
C) Glacial lakes freeze over
D) River basins dry up
Answer: B) Massive amounts of water rush down mountainsides - Which law governs Contempt of Court in India?
A) Indian Penal Code
B) Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
C) Constitution of India
D) Judicial Procedures Code
Answer: B) Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - How many people suffered from acute hunger in 2023 according to a UN-led report?
a) Approximately 250 million
b) Almost 282 million
c) Around 200 million
d) Exactly 300 million
Answer: b) Almost 282 million - What were the main factors contributing to global food insecurity as per the report?
a) Technological advancements
b) Political stability
c) Conflicts, extreme weather events, and economic shocks
d) Population growth
Answer: c) Conflicts, extreme weather events, and economic shocks - Who released the global report on food crises?
a) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
b) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
c) Food Security Information Network (FSIN)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: c) Food Security Information Network (FSIN) - How many more people were facing food insecurity in 2023 compared to 2022 according to the report?
a) 10 million
b) 24 million
c) 50 million
d) 100 million
Answer: b) 24 million - Which countries were experiencing major food crises according to the report?
a) India, China, Brazil
b) Afghanistan, India, Syria
c) Nigeria, Yemen, Somalia
d) Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Syria, Yemen
Answer: d) Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Syria, Yemen - What did the External Affairs Minister of India highlight at the First ASEAN Future Forum?
a) India’s space exploration plans
b) Cooperation between India and ASEAN in healthcare
c) Synergy between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IIPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP)
d) India’s agricultural reformsAnswer: c) Synergy between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IIPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP)
- According to the External Affairs Minister, what is central to India’s Act East policy?
a) Association of South Asian Nations (ASEAN)
b) Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IIPOI)
c) European Union (EU)
d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Answer: a) Association of South Asian Nations (ASEAN) - What is the main objective of upgrading the NCS portal by the Central government?
a) Enhancing online shopping experience
b) Linking millions of youths with prospective employers
c) Providing free education
d) Promoting tourism
Answer: b) Linking millions of youths with prospective employers - When was the National Career Service (NCS) portal launched?
a) 2005
b) 2010
c) 2015
d) 2020
Answer: c) 2015 - Who implements the NCS portal?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Labour & Employment
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Health
Answer: b) Ministry of Labour & Employment - How can nuclear energy be utilized to stimulate the production of ‘pink’ hydrogen in India?
a) By amending the solar energy laws
b) By constructing more wind turbines
c) By amending the nuclear law
d) By promoting coal-based energy production
Answer: c) By amending the nuclear law - What is pink hydrogen generated through?
a) Solar panels
b) Wind turbines
c) Nuclear energy-powered electrolysis
d) Geothermal energy
Answer: c) Nuclear energy-powered electrolysis - What are other names for pink hydrogen?
a) Green hydrogen
b) Yellow hydrogen
c) Purple hydrogen or red hydrogen
d) Blue hydrogen
Answer: c) Purple hydrogen or red hydrogen - How can nuclear power benefit pink hydrogen production?
a) By increasing production costs
b) By increasing emissions
c) By reducing production costs and emissions
d) By promoting fossil fuel consumption
Answer: c) By reducing production costs and emissions - What are the promising applications of pink hydrogen?
a) Agriculture and fishing
b) Textile industry
c) Cement industry, steel industry, aviation, and heavy transportation
d) Retail and hospitality
Answer: c) Cement industry, steel industry, aviation, and heavy transportation - What does the NCS portal provide to its registered users?
a) Online grocery delivery
b) Online career counseling and vocational guidance
c) Free healthcare services
d) Discount coupons for shopping
Answer: b) Online career counseling and vocational guidance - What is the aim of the NCS portal?
a) To promote tourism
b) To help jobseekers make informed career choices
c) To sell educational courses
d) To provide entertainment content
Answer: b) To help jobseekers make informed career choices - How does the NCS portal facilitate job-matching?
a) Through online gaming
b) Through social media platforms
c) Through a nation-wide online platform for job seekers and employers
d) Through traditional job fairs
Answer: c) Through a nation-wide online platform for job seekers and employers - What is the ultimate goal of the NCS portal upgrade?
a) To promote political campaigns
b) To prepare a future-ready workforce
c) To encourage entrepreneurship
d) To provide legal consultation services
Answer: b) To prepare a future-ready workforce - What was the outlook described as in the global report on food crises?
a) Promising
b) Bleak
c) Optimistic
d) Uncertain
Answer: b) Bleak - What is the projected global income reduction by 2050 due to climate change according to the study published in Nature journal?
A) 22%
B) 13%
C) 19%
D) 60%
Answer: C) 19% - Which country is expected to face a higher income loss than the global average according to the study?
A) China
B) India
C) United States
D) Brazil
Answer: B) India - Which institute conducted the study on the economic impact of climate change as reported in the Nature journal?
A) Oxford University
B) Potsdam Institute for Climate Impacts Research
C) Harvard University
D) Stanford University
Answer: B) Potsdam Institute for Climate Impacts Research - What are the primary drivers of economic setbacks mentioned in the study?
A) Decreased labor productivity
B) Rising sea levels
C) Altered rainfall patterns
D) Increased international trade
Answer: C) Altered rainfall patterns - Which regions are anticipated to bear severe consequences according to the study?
A) North America and Europe
B) South Asia and Africa
C) South America and Australia
D) East Asia and Middle East
Answer: B) South Asia and Africa - What was the total annual global loss projected by the study for 2050?
A) $50 trillion
B) $38 trillion
C) $20 trillion
D) $10 trillion
Answer: B) $38 trillion - Which countries are mentioned as vulnerable to income reductions despite being highly developed?
A) China and India
B) European Union and Russia
C) United States and Canada
D) European Union and United States
Answer: D) European Union and United States - What is emphasized as a cost-effective solution to mitigate economic losses due to climate change?
A) Investing in healthcare
B) Building more infrastructure
C) Investing in climate protection
D) Developing new technologies
Answer: C) Investing in climate protection - According to the study, what is stressed as a necessity for safeguarding economic stability?
A) Continued reliance on fossil fuels
B) Transition towards renewable energy sources
C) Reducing investment in agriculture
D) Increasing carbon emissions
Answer: B) Transition towards renewable energy sources - What is the name of the Odisha government’s program aimed at providing free residential schooling for needy ST and SC children?
A) Ananya
B) Annapurna
C) Anwesha
D) Antariksha
Answer: C) Anwesha - How many districts has the Anwesha program been extended to in Odisha?
A) 12
B) 17
C) 20
D) 25
Answer: B) 17 - How many children are estimated to benefit from the Anwesha program in Odisha?
A) 10,000
B) 20,000
C) 22,340
D) 30,000
Answer: C) 22,340 - What is the primary objective of the Anwesha program?
A) Providing vocational training
B) Promoting cultural activities
C) Integrating children from ST and SC categories into mainstream education
D) Providing financial support to families
Answer: C) Integrating children from ST and SC categories into mainstream education - What facilities are provided by the Anwesha program to the enrolled students?
A) Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities
B) Nutritious diet
C) Study materials
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Who acts as “after-school mentors” to the students enrolled in the Anwesha program?
A) Principals of the schools
B) Parents of the students
C) Specialized subject teachers
D) Government officials
Answer: C) Specialized subject teachers - What is the wellness grant provided to the students enrolled in the Anwesha program?
A) Rs 100 per month
B) Rs 150 per month
C) Rs 200 per month
D) Rs 250 per month
Answer: C) Rs 200 per month - What has been the response of parents to the Anwesha program?
A) Criticism
B) Indifference
C) Gratitude
D) Resistance
Answer: C) Gratitude - What has led to the extension of the Anwesha program for another five years?
A) Decrease in enrollment
B) Government budget cuts
C) Program’s success
D) External pressure
Answer: C) Program’s success - In which year was Similipal declared a biosphere reserve by the Government of India?
A) 1956
B) 1973
C) 1994
D) 2009
Answer: C) 1994 - How many protected areas does the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve encompass?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: C) Three - What was the purpose of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?
a) To increase government control over judicial appointments
b) To replace the Collegium system for judicial appointments
c) To enhance transparency and accountability in judicial appointments
d) To delegate judicial appointments entirely to the President
Answer: b) To replace the Collegium system for judicial appointments - When was the NJAC introduced?
a) 2013
b) 2014
c) 2015
d) 2016
Answer: b) 2014 - Why was the NJAC declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
a) It infringed upon the executive’s powers
b) It lacked transparency and accountability
c) It violated the basic structure of the Constitution
d) It favored certain political parties in appointments
Answer: c) It violated the basic structure of the Constitution - Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the NJAC?
a) 98th
b) 99th
c) 100th
d) 101st
Answer: b) 99th - What system did the NJAC aim to replace?
a) Executive appointment system
b) Parliamentary appointment system
c) Collegium system
d) Presidential appointment system
Answer: c) Collegium system - What criticism was directed towards the Collegium system?
a) Lack of diversity in appointments
b) Lack of transparency and accountability
c) Political interference in appointments
d) Excessive judicial activism
Answer: b) Lack of transparency and accountability - Who declared the NJAC unconstitutional?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Parliament
d) Supreme Court
Answer: d) Supreme Court - What was the role of the government in the NJAC?
a) Sole authority in appointments
b) Equal role with judiciary in appointments
c) No role in appointments
d) Advisory role in appointments
Answer: b) Equal role with judiciary in appointments - Which Act was passed along with the 99th Constitutional Amendment to establish the NJAC?
a) National Judicial Reforms Act
b) National Judicial Appointments Commission Act
c) Supreme Court Amendment Act
d) Constitutional Amendment Act
Answer: b) National Judicial Appointments Commission Act - What did the Supreme Court reinstate after declaring the NJAC unconstitutional?
a) Executive appointment system
b) Parliamentary appointment system
c) Collegium system
d) Presidential appointment system
Answer: c) Collegium system
