September 2023

(Part-I)
Current
Affairs
MCQ
(Consolidation)

Drishti, 641, First Floor, Dr. Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi-110009

1. Consider the following statements regarding the moon: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A supermoon occurs when a moon is located at the (a) One statement only
perigee of its elliptical orbit around Earth. (b) Two Statements only
2. A blue moon is the first full moon in a month. (c) All three Statements
3. A blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse (d) None of the statements
when the Earth aligns between the Moon and the
Sun, casting a shadow on the Moon. 6. Which of the following statements are true regarding
How many statements given above is/are correct? the 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah?
(a) One statement only 1. The main objective of the 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah
is to raise awareness about critical life stages,
(b) Two statements only
including pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and
(c) All three statements adolescence.
(d) None of the above 2. The theme of the 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah is
'Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar Bharat, Sashakt Bharat,'
2. Consider the following following statements:
emphasizing nutrition, education, and empowerment.
1. Flex-fuel vehicles (FFV) have engines that can run on
flexible fuel, which can include up to 100% ethanol. 3. Poshan Abhiyaan primarily targets pregnant women,
lactating mothers, adolescent girls, and children
2. The Government of India has advanced the target
under 12 years of age.
for 20% ethanol blending in petrol (also called E20)
to 2025 from 2030. Answer the question based on the options given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) One statement only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) Two statements only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Three statements only
(d) None of the above
3. Consider the following statements regarding Fungi:
1. Fungi are a diverse group of eukar yotic 7. Which of the following statements is/are correct
microorganisms. regarding ‘Gabon’?
2. The word ‘funga’ is used to highlight the importance (a) Gabon is a Central African landlocked country.
of fungi. (b) It shares land borders with Cameroon, Equatorial
3. These are primarily decomposers or saprophytes Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and
and obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter Kenya.
from their surroundings. (c) Gabon is widely described as ‘Africa’s last Eden’; the
Loango National Park is one of the country’s best
Which of the following statements given above is/are wildlife-watching spots.
correct? (d) All options are correct.
(a) One Statement only
(b) Two statements only 8. Consider the following following statements about
‘Golden Globe Race’:
(c) All three statements
1. The Golden Globe Race is a non-stop, multi-player,
(d) None of the above unassisted yacht race around the world which was
4. Which among the following believes in, “One Caste, One held for the first time in 1968-69.
Religion, One God for All”? 2. The sailing takes a stipulated route, rounding the
(a) Sahodaran Ayyapan three great capes, Cape Agulhas in South Africa,
Cape Leeuwin in Australia and Cape Horn in Chile.
(b) Sree Narayana Guru
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) None of the Above
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding the
‘International Solar Alliance (ISA)’: 9. Consider the following following statements about ‘Red
1. Singapore is the latest country to join ISA. Sand Boa’:
1. The Red Sand Boa is the largest of the sand boa in
2. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has
the world with its IUCN status as near threatened.
granted Observer Status to the International Solar
Alliance (ISA). 2. It is mainly found in Indian islands.
3. The Assembly of the ISA is the apex decision-making Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
body which comprises of representatives from each (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Member Country. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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10. Which of the following statements is true about Fiscal 14. Consider the following statements:
Deficit ? 1. Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) employs AI to
1. Fiscal deficit is the difference between the offer students personalized learning experiences
government's total expenditure and its total revenue tailored to their individual needs and abilities.
(including borrowings). 2. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing
2. A high fiscal deficit can lead to inflation, appreciation (DIKSHA) is an online platform that serves as a
of the currency and an increase in the debt burden. repository of educational content for schools, which
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only is overseen by the Ministry of Education.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
11. Consider the following statements about the Ramon (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Magsaysay Award:
1. It was founded during the Second World War, and 15. Consider the following statements regarding United
stands as Asia's most prestigious accolade and top Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO):
award. 1. The UNWTO is an intergovernmental organization
2. It is presented in the 'Emergent Leadership' category. based in Madrid, Spain, and has 159 Member States.
3. Vinoba Bhave was the first Indian recipient of the 2. UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic
Ramon Magsaysay Award. growth, inclusive development, and environmental
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? sustainability and offers leadership and support to
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism
policies worldwide.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above
3. The General Assembly, which is the principal
12. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri gathering of the World Tourism Organization, m
‎ eets
Jan Dhan Yojana: every three years.
1. This initiative was launched on Gandhi Jayanti in How many of the statements given above are correct?
2014, by the Ministry of Finance, stands as one of (a) Only one (b) Only two
the largest global efforts to promote financial (c) Only three (d) All four
inclusion.
2. This initiative spans across urban and rural regions, 16. Consider the following statements regarding T+1
and individuals opening an account receive a settlement cycle:
domestic Debit and Credit card (Visa card). 1. T in T+1 represents the trade date.
3. Through Jan Dhan accounts, over 50 crore people 2. This cycle means that trade-related settlements
have been brought into the formal banking system, occur within one hour of the actual transaction.
with half of these accounts belonging to women. 3. India became the first country to implement the T+1
How many of the above given statements are correct? settlement cycle in top-listed securities.
(a) Only one How many of the above statements are correct?
(b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (c) All three (d) None
(d) None of the above
17. Consider the following statements about Human
13. Consider the following statements: Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):
1. To examine the viability of the "one nation, one 1. HIV is a virus that targets the immune system,
election" (ONOE) plan, the Central government especially stem cells (T cells), which are essential for
established a panel under the direction of former fighting infections.
President Ram Nath Kovind. 2. HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact,
2. According to Articles 82 (2) and 173 of the Indian sharing needles for drug use, or from mother to child
Constitution, the terms of the Lok Sabha and State during childbirth or breastfeeding.
Assemblies are each set at five yeaWhich of the 3. Tenofovir disoproxil, Lamivudine, and Dolutegravir
statements given above is/are correct? (TLD) are medications used to treat HIV.
How many of the statements given above are correct? How many of the given above statements are correct?
(a) 1 Only (a) Only one
(b) 2 Only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None of the above
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18. Consider the following statements: 23. With reference to dementia that leads to deterioration
1. The First WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit in cognitive function, consider the following statements:
was held in the year 2023. 1. It can be caused by a head injury, a stroke, a brain
2. WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine is being tumor or due to HIV infection.
established in Delhi. 2. There is currently no treatment available to cure
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? dementia.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) None of the above.
19. Consider the following statements:
1. The UIDAI is a statutory authority established under 24. Consider the following statements about Hoolock
the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Gibbons:
Information Technology. 1. Hoolock Gibbons, recognized as the smallest and
2. Aadhaar, a 12 digit individual identification number quickest among all apes, dwells in tropical and
issued by UIDAI serves as a proof of identity and subtropical forests found in Southeast Asia.
address, anywhere in India. 2. Their habitat is limited to the states of Assam and
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Arunachal Pradesh.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. These species are included in Schedule 1 of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act of 1972 and are
categorized as endangered by the IUCN.
20. Which of the following best describes the significance How many of the given above statements are correct?
of Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdenny in the news? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Newly discovered historical sites in Ukraine (c) Only three (d) None of the above
(b) Ukrainian cities hosting international diplomatic
events 25. With reference to the cultivation of rice in India, consider
(c) Key Ukrainian Black Sea ports involved in recent the following statements:
trade developments 1. It is a kharif crop which requires high temperature
(d) Renowned Ukrainian cultural cities (above 25°C) and high humidity with annual rainfall
above 100 cm.
21. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana 2. India is the second-largest producer of rice after
(PMJDY), consider the following statements: China.
1. It covers only rural areas and those who open an 3. Haryana is among the top producer states of rice
account would get indigenous Debit Card (RuPay and wheat production.
card).
How many of the statements above are not correct?
2. Guinness World Records has acknowledged the
(a) Only one
PMJDY's success, certifying that the "Most bank
(b) Only two
accounts opened in one week as part of the Financial
Inclusion Campaign” was achieved by the (c) All three
Department of Financial Services, Government of (d) None
India.
26. With reference to deemed university, consider the
How many statements given above is/are correct?
following statements:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 1. It is established or incorporated by an Act of
(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) None of the above Parliament or State Legislature,
22. Consider the following statements about the two legal 2. A deemed university enjoys academic autonomy but
and traditional Hindu law systems: cannot design its own courses, syllabi, admission
criteria, faculty recruitment and examination system.
1. Dayabhaga Law School: It is observed in all parts of
India and subdivided into the Benares, the Mithila, 3. The NCERT has been granted the deemed university
the Maharashtra and the Dravida schools. status under the ‘de novo’ category.
2. Mitakshara Law School: It is observed in Bengal and How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assam. (a) One only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Two only
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) All three
(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) None of the above (d) None
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27. Statement-I: A gene mutation is a change in the DNA 31. The term 'Impossible Trinity' has been in the news
sequence of a gene that does not affect its function or recently, and it pertains to which of the following
expression. economic aspects:
Statement-II: Gene mutations can be caused by errors (a) This concept suggests that an economy cannot
during DNA replication, exposure to radiation or simultaneously have its own monetary policy, a fixed
chemicals, or other factors. exchange rate, and unrestricted capital movement
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the across its borders.
above statements? (b) This concept means that an economy can't have its
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and own fiscal policy, keep its currency's value fixed, and
Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I let money move freely in and out of the country all
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and at once.
Statement-II is not the correct explanation for (c) This concept means that an economy cannot
Statement-I simultaneously manage a current account deficit,
(c) Statement-I is Correct but Statement II is incorrect maintain a fixed exchange rate, and permit
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct unrestricted capital flows.
(d) This concept implies that an economy cannot handle
28. With reference to the Aditya-L1,consider the following
a current account deficit, maintain a fixed interest
statements:
rate, and allow unrestricted capital flows all at the
1. Aditya-L1 is the first space based observatory class
same time.
Indian solar mission to study the Sun from a
substantial distance of 1.5 million kilometers. 32. With reference to Central Bank Digital Currencies
2. The mission's journey is longer than India's previous (CBDCs), consider the following statements:
Mars orbiter mission Mangalyaan. 1. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which lack regulatory
3. The spacecraft is planned to be placed in a polar oversight, CBDCs are official legal tenders issued and
orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun- supported by a central bank.
Earth system. 2. It differs from fiat currency but is exchangeable one-
How many of the statements given above is/are not to-one with it.
correct? 3. El Salvador made history in 2020 by becoming the
(a) One only (b) Two only first economy to introduce its nationwide CBDC,
(c) All three (d) None known as the Sand Dollar.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
29. With reference to National Mission for Clean Ganga (a) Only one (b) Only two
(NMCG), consider the following statements:
(c) Only three (d) None of the above
1. The NMCG is implemented by the National Council
for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of 33. Which one of the following best describes the word
River Ganga also known as the National Ganga Hubble Constant?
Council. (a) The mass of the Milky Way galaxy
2. The Union Minister of Jal Shakti is the Chairman of (b) The speed of light in a vacuum
the National Ganga Council.
(c) The rate of the universe's expansion
How many statements given above is/are correct? (d) The distance between Earth and the nearest star
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
34. Consider the following statements with reference to
(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) None of the above
‘Adopt a Heritage Scheme’:
30. Consider the following statements about National 1. It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of
Teachers' Awards: Tourism, Ministry of Culture, ASI, and State/UTs
1. The awards are given by the Prime Minister of India governments.
on 5th September. 2. It aims to involve only private companies to take up
2. The awards include a silver medal, a certificate, and the responsibility for making our heritage and
a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakhs. tourism more sustainable.
3. Teachers' Day is observed every year on 5th 3. Under this scheme, companies with the best
September in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, heritage site plans can become ‘Monument Mitras’
who was India's second Vice President. and link pride to their CSR activities.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct? How many of the above given statements are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Only three (d) None of the above
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35. Consider the following statements: 40. Consider the following statements:
1. El Nino and La Nina represent the cool and warm 1. Hitachi Payment Services is the company that
phases of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) launched India's first UPI-ATM.
cycle respectively. 2. The UPI-ATM is a White Label ATM (WLA) developed
2. El Nino typically results in decreased rainfall in the in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
western Pacific region, including countries like
3. The ATM was designed to enable "seamless cash
Indonesia and Australia.
withdrawals" and eliminate the need to carry
3. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon
physical ATM cards.
of India but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
How many of the above given statements are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) None of the above (c) All three (d) None

36. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan 41. Consider the following States of India:
Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Bihar
1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum 3. West Bengal 4. Punjab
and Natural Gas (MOPNG).
2. The Phase 2 of PMUY (Ujjawala 2.0) aims to provide How many of the above states are covered under the
LPG connections to 50 million women from the National Mission on Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem,
Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. 2010?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Only three (d) All four
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
42. With reference to the Swachh Vayu Survekshan (Clean
37. Which of the following countries share land borders with Air Survey) 2023 , consider the following statements:
Myanmar? 1. The Swachh Vayu Survekshan was conducted by the
1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
3. Laos 4. Thailand 2. The survey provides ranks to cities on the basis of
5. Vietnam air quality and implementation of activities approved
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only 3. Municipal solid waste burning has not been included
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 as the criteria on which basis the cites performance
was assessed.
38. Recently, the term "Laïcité" was in the news. What is it? How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) A literary movement that emerged in France in the
(a) Only one
20th century and challenged the conventions of
narrative and language. (b) Only two
(b) France's commitment to secularism and the (c) All three
separation of church and state. (d) None
(c) A form of religious extremism in North Africa.
43. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Global
(d) A type of religious symbol allowed in French public
Fintech Fest (GFF)’:
schools.
1. It has been organized by the National Payments
39. With reference to the ‘Assessment Report on Invasive Corporation of India (NPCI), Payments Council of
Alien Species and their Control’, consider the following India (PCI), and Fintech Convergence Council (FCC).
statements: 2. Its aim is to provide a singular platform for fintech
1. This Report is released by International Union for leaders to foster collaborations and develop a
Conservation of Nature (IUCN). blueprint for the future of the industry.
2. Lantana, a flowering shrub, ranks as the world's most 3. The theme of GFF’ 2023 is “Global Collaboration for
widespread invasive alien species on land.
a Responsible Financial Ecosystem”.
3. Invasive alien species have played a significant role
How many of the above statements are correct?
in 60% of documented global plant and animal
extinctions. (a) Only one
How many of the above statements are correct? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three
(c) All three (d) None (d) None
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44. Consider the following statements: 48. With reference to the Asian Development Bank (ADB),
1. The Sachar Committee report was a comprehensive consider the following statements:
study of the socio-economic and educational status 1. India is among the founding members of ADB.
of the Muslim community in India. 2. It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
2. Article 29 of the Indian constitution grants the right 3. It serves as Secretariat to the South Asia Subregional
to preserve the language, script, and culture of any Economic Cooperation (SASEC).
section of citizens residing in different parts of How many of the statements given above are correct?
India.
(a) Only one
3. The term "minority" is defined under the Article 26
(b) Only two
of the Indian Constitution.
(c) All three
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(d) None
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None 49. Regarding the Quad grouping, consider the following
statements:
45. Consider the following statements:
1. It is an informal dialogue of four countries with a
1. A population bottleneck is when a population common vision for the Indo-Pacific region.
sharply decreases in size due to environmental
2. The idea of Quad was first mooted by Japanese
events or human activities that kill or prevent
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007.
reproduction of many individuals.
3. Quad is the grouping of four democracies – India,
2. FitCoal is a tool that can identify significant
Australia, the US, and Japan.
population bottlenecks and speciation events in
human evolution, which are challenging to detect How many of the statements given above are correct?
from the fossil record. (a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 only (c) All three
(b) 2 only (d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2
50. Question: Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the ‘principle of non-refoulement’:
1. The principle of non-refoulement guarantees that
46. Consider the following pairs regarding National Ayush
no one should be returned to a country where they
Mission:
would face torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading
1. Ayurvidya: Promotion of healthy
treatment or punishment.
lifestyle through Ayush for
school children 2. India is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention
and its 1967 Protocol.
2. Supraja: Ayush based geriatric
programme Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Vayomitra: Ayush for Maternal & (a) 1 Only
Neonatal intervention (b) 2 Only
How many of the given pairs are correct ? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Only one (b) Only two (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three (d) None
51. With reference to the Global Stocktake report, consider
47. With reference to the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) the following statements:
Scheme for Battery Storage, consider the following 1. It is a periodic review mechanism established under
statements: the Paris Agreement in 2015.
1. The scheme is strategically designed to harness the 2. Its primary objectives are to assess individual
potential of renewable energy sources to provide countries' efforts to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to citizens. emissions and transition to renewable energy
2. By offering VGF support, the scheme targets sources.
achieving a Levelized Cost of Storage (LCoS) ranging Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
from Rs. 50-60 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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52. With reference to the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), consider How many of the pairs given above is/are correct?
the following statements: (a) Only one (b) Only two
1. It is the percentage of cash required to be kept in (c) All three (d) None of the above
reserves as against the bank's total deposits.
2. All banks in India, except Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) 58. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Poila
and Local Area Banks (LABs), have to deposit the Baisakh’:
CRR money to RBI. 1. It is an important festival celebrated by Bengali
3. Banks can’t lend the CRR money to corporates or communities across West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand,
individual borrowers. and Assam.
How many of the above statements are not correct? 2. The West Bengal Legislative Assembly decided to
(a) Only one (b) Only two observe the 'Poila Baisakh,' the first day of the
(c) All three (d) None Bengali calendar, as 'Bangla Dibas' or West Bengal
Foundation Day.
53. Consider the following statements: 3. Out of India, Nepal is the nation where the Poila
1. Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 10th June every year. Baisakh is celebrated every year.
2. Hindi is one of the classical languages of India. How many of the above statements are correct?
3. Article 351 gives power to the Union Government (a) Only one (b) Only two
to issue a directive for the development of the Hindi
(c) All three (d) None
language.
How many of the above statements are correct? 59. Consider the following statements:
(a) Only one (b) Only two 1. India is the second largest cotton producer in the
(c) All three (d) None world, after China.
2. In India, cotton production accounts for
54. Consider the following statements:
approximately 25% of the world's total output and
1. The Solar Orbiter is a collaborative mission between
is often referred to as "White-Gold".
the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA.
3. Mating disruption using synthetic pheromones is
2. Picoflare jets are small-scale phenomena on the sun
one technique that can be used to control the
that release a significant amount of energy in a short
population of pink bollworm moths and reduce the
period of time
damage they cause to cotton crops.
3. As the solar wind moves away from the Sun, it forms
How many of the statements given above are correct?
a vast region around it called the heliosphere.
How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None
(c) All three (d) None 60. Regarding the ‘Operation Polo’, consider the following
statements:
55. What is the primary objective of Vidya Samiksha Kendras
(VSKs) under the National Digital Education Architecture 1. It was a military operation launched by the Indian
(NDEAR)? Armed Forces to annex the princely state of
(a) To provide on-demand learning materials to students Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
(b) To leverage data and technology for improving 2. After Independence, Mir Osman Ali Shah, the Nizam
learning outcomes of Hyderabad, expressed his desire to join Pakistan.
(c) To offer online support for lesson plans to teachers 3. The military operation, overseen by V.P. Menon,
(d) To track the transition of students to higher involved strategic attacks from various directions
education that resulted in the surrender of Hyderabad state
forces.
56. Recently, the exercise Varuna took place in the Arabian How many of the statements given above are correct?
Sea. It was between the forces of: (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) India and China (b) India and France
(c) All three (d) None
(c) India and Japan (d) India and Russia
61. Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope released an
57. Consider the following pairs:
image of SN1987A also known as the 'String of Pearls'.
River Basin State Which of the following best describes it?
1. Subarnarekha Jharkhand (a) It refers to the clearings in Saturn’s deep cloud layer
2. Pennar Andhra Pradesh that glow when illuminated by the planet’s internal
3. Krishna Telangana heat.
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(b) It is a supernova that exploded in a neighbouring 66. With reference to the Nataraja sculpture, consider the
galaxy, a few decades ago. following statements:
(c) It is a trail of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites that look like 1. The concept of Shiva as a dancer, known as Nataraja,
moving lights in the night sky. began to take shape around the 5th century AD.
(d) None of the above 2. The Nataraja sculpture at Bharat Mandapam is made
using the sand casting method.
62. Which of the following is correct regarding the Kermadec- 3. The design of this Nataraja statue at Bharat
Tonga subduction zone? Mandapam draws inspiration from the Thillai
(a) The Pacific Plate is pushed under the Indo-Australian Nataraja Temple, the Uma Maheswarar Temple, the
Plate Brihadeeswara (Big) Temple.
(b) The Juan de Fuca plate slide beneath the North How many of the above statements are not correct?
American Plate
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) The Caribbean plate is pushed under the North
(c) All three (d) None
American Plate
(d) The Nazca plate slides beneath the South American 67. Consider the following statements:
Plate 1. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
(NDPS) Act, 1985 completely illegalises consumption
63. Consider the following statements: of any part of “cannabis plant” - flower, raisin, seeds
1. The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and Small or leaves.
Magellanic Cloud (SMC) are two irregular, satellite
2. In India, Himachal Pradesh is the only state to have
galaxies that orbit the Milky Way.
legalised the cultivation of Cannabis.
2. LMC and SMC serve as excellent laboratories for the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
study of very active stellar formation and evolution.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 68. Consider the following statements regarding the powers
(c) Both 1 and 2 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (CDSCO):
1. It is responsible for exercising regulatory control over
64. Which one of the following correctly describes the Indian the import of drugs.
Ocean Dipole (IOD)? 2. Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, it is
(a) It is defined by differences in sea surface temperature empowered to recall complete batches of
between the Arabian Sea and the eastern Indian substandard drugs.
Ocean, influencing rainfall variability in the region. 3. CDSCO headquarters also approves certain licences
(b) It is defined by variations in sea surface temperature as Central License Approving Authority.
between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, How many of the statements given above are correct?
leading to increased rainfall in North Africa.
(a) Only one
(c) It is defined by differences in atmospheric pressure
(b) Only two
between the northern and southern Indian Ocean,
contributing to monsoon patterns in Southeast Asia. (c) All three
(d) It is defined by shifts in ocean currents in the South (d) None of the above
Pacific, affecting marine ecosystems around
69. Consider the following statements:
Australia.
1. The 102nd Amendment Act of 2018 introduced
65. Crown shyness is a term sometimes seen in the news. It Articles 338B and 342A in the Constitution.
refers to: 2. Article 338B deals with the newly established
(a) A phenomenon where some people avoid wearing National Commission for Backward Classes.
crowns or tiaras due to social anxiety. 3. Article 342A empowers the Prime Minister to specify
(b) A phenomenon where the tops of some trees do not the socially and educationally backward communities
touch each other, creating gaps in the sky between in a State.
them.
How many of the statements given above are not correct?
(c) A phenomenon where some animals hide their
(a) Only one
heads under their fur or feathers to escape
predators. (b) Only two
(d) A phenomenon where some plants produce less (c) All three
flowers or fruits due to environmental stress. (d) None
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70. With reference to Vinoba Bhave, consider the following How many of the statements given above are correct?
statements: (a) Only one (b) Only two
1. He actively participated in the non-cooperation (c) All three (d) None
movement and encouraged the use of Khadi.
2. He posthumously received the Bharat Ratna in 1983. 75. Consider the following statements:
3. He initiated the Sarvodaya movement, which 1. The National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) is funded
included the Bhoodan (Gift of the Land) Movement. by the Central Government through budgetary
How many of the statements given above are correct? provisions or any other sources as decided by the
Finance Commission.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
2. The Central Government contributes 75% to the
(c) All three (d) None
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in general
71. With reference to the Incremental Capital Output Ratio states and 90% in northeastern and Himalayan
(ICOR), consider the following statements: states.
1. ICOR has evolved from the Harrod-Domar Growth 3. SDRF is headed by the Chief Secretary of the state.
Theory and examines the relationship between fresh
How many of the statements given above are not
investments and economic growth.
correct?
2. A lower ICOR signifies greater efficiency and
(a) Only one (b) Only two
productive use of capital.
(c) All three (d) None
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 76. Consider the following Nations:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Saudi Arabia 2. United Arab Emirates
3. Indian 4. Kuwait
72. With reference to East Asia Summit (EAS), consider the
following statements: How many of the above nations are not associated with
1. India is a member of both Association of South-East the West Coast Refinery Project?
Asian Nations (ASEAN) and EAS. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. The EAS was established in 2005 as an ASEAN-led (c) Only three (d) All four
initiative.
3. India hosted the 18th EAS in 2023. 77. With reference to the Changthangi goat, consider the
following statements:
How many of the above statements are correct?
1. The Changthangi goat is found in the Changthang
(a) Only one (b) Only two
region of Ladakh.
(c) All three (d) None
2. The Changthangi goat is usually domesticated and
73. With reference to the recently developed lab-grown raised by nomadic communities called the Changpa.
human embryo model, consider the following statements: 3. The Mohair Wool used in weaving the shawl is
1. The model was created using a combination of stem obtained from the Changthangi goats.
cells and chemicals. How many of the above statements are correct?
2. The model was able to spontaneously assemble into (a) Only one (b) Only two
different types of cells that form the fetus and its (c) All three (d) None
supporting structures.
3. The model was intended to be used for pregnancy 78. Consider the following statements with respect to
and implantation. ‘Mosquito Control through Genetic Engineering’:
1. The US Environmental Protection Agency authorized
How many of the above statements are correct?
the release of the genetically modified OX5034
(a) Only one (b) Only two mosquito in Florida and Texas in 2020.
(c) All three (d) None 2. This mosquito is developed with a gene sensitive to
an antibiotic, tetracycline.
74. Regarding the Konark Sun Temple, consider the following
statements: 3. It carries a self-limiting gene that prevents female
1. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern offspring from surviving, leading to a reduction in
Ganga dynasty in the 13th century CE. mosquito populations.
2. It is the culmination of Kalinga temple architecture How many of the above statements are correct?
and dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya. (a) Only one
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is depicted (b) Only two
on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of (c) All three
10 rupees. (d) None
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79. Consider the following statements regarding Shanti 3. A melanistic leopard is often called black panther
Swarup Bhatnagar Awards: and mistakenly thought to be a different species.
1. Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field How many of the above statements are correct?
of science and technology up to the age of 45 years (a) Only one (b) Only two
is eligible for the award.
(c) All three (d) None
2. Overseas Citizens of India and Persons of Indian
origin working in India are also eligible. 83. Regarding the G20 Grouping, consider the following
3. The Prize is awarded on the basis of contributions statements:
made through work done primarily in India during 1. The 19th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi, India,
the seven years preceding the year of the Prize. with the theme 'One Earth, One Family, One Future.'
How many of the statements given above are correct? 2. Canada is scheduled to assume the G20 Presidency
(a) Only one (b) Only two in 2024.
(c) All three (d) None 3. India's GDP per capita rose to USD 2,388.62 in 2022,
but it continued to be at the bottom among the 19
80. Which of the following statements is/are correct about regions of G20 nations.
Nipah virus? How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is a DNA virus of the family Paramyxoviridae, genus (a) Only one (b) Only two
Henipavirus.
(c) All three (d) None
2. It first appeared in domestic pigs and has been found
among several species of domestic animals including 84. Consider the following statements:
dogs, cats, goats, horses and sheep. 1. White LEDs have a broad spectrum of light that
3. It spreads through fruit bats or ‘flying foxes,’ of the includes blue and green wavelengths, which are
genus Pteropus, who are natural reservoir hosts of highly sensitive to many marine organisms.
the Nipah and Hendra viruses. 2. The Earth is getting artificially brighter, at a rate of
4. There are vaccines available for both humans and 2.2% per year.
animals. 3. Red light, being the longest wavelength in the visible
Select the correct answer using the code given below: spectrum, penetrates very deep into the water.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only How many of the statements• given above are correct?
(c) 3 only (d) 4 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None
81. Gresham's Law, sometimes in news, is related to which
of the following? 85. Consider the following statements’:
(a) Fiscal Policy 1. National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in
(b) Monetary Policy 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act.
(c) Currency Exchange Rate 2. The Bhoj Wetland, also known as Bhopal Lake, is a
(d) Trade Agreements designated Ramsar site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
82. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Leopards’:
(a) 1 only
1. Leopard is the smallest of the Big Cats like the Tiger,
Lion, Jaguar, Leopard, and Snow Leopard). (b) 2 only
2. It is known for its ability to adapt in a variety of (c) Both 1 and 2
habitats and having nocturnal characteristics. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answers
1. ( b) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. ( d) 9. (b) 10. (d )
11. (b ) 12. ( a) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (b ) 16. ( a) 17. (c) 18. ( a) 19. (c) 20. (c)
21. (b ) 22. ( d) 23. (c) 24. (a) 25. ( a) 26. ( a) 27. (d) 28. (b ) 29. (a) 30. (d )
31. ( a) 32. ( a) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35. ( a) 36. ( a) 37. (b) 38. (b ) 39. (a) 40. (b )
41. ( a) 42. ( b) 43. (c) 44. (b) 45. (c) 46. ( a) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50. (c)
51. (c) 52. ( d) 53. (a) 54. (c) 55. (b ) 56. ( b) 57. (c) 58. (b ) 59. (c) 60. ( a)
61. (b ) 62. ( a) 63. (c) 64. (a) 65. (b ) 66. ( a) 67. (d) 68. (b ) 69. (a) 70. (c)
71. (c) 72. ( a) 73. (b) 74. (c) 75. (d ) 76. ( a) 77. (b) 78. (c) 79. (b) 80. (b )
81. (c) 82. (c) 83. (a) 84. (b) 85. (c)