December 2023

(Part-II)
Current
Affairs
MCQ
(Consolidation)

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

1. With reference to “Pompe Disease” , consider the 5. Consider the following statements regarding Special
following statements : Economic Zone (SEZs):
1. Pompe Disease is characterized by the buildup of 1. SEZs are areas with more stringent economic laws
glycogen in the lysosomes of the body cells. than a country's domestic laws.
2. This disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by a 2. Asia's first Export Processing Zones was set up in
deficiency of the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase. Kandla, Gujarat in 1965.
3. Although there is presently no cure for Pompe Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
disease, there are treatment alternatives accessible (a) 1 Only
to address symptoms.
(b) 2 Only
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three (d) None
6. With reference to “Saiga Antelope”, consider the
2. With reference to factors affecting the Indian Monsoon,
following statements :
consider the following statements :
1. The saiga antelope is a large, nomadic, migratory
1. During the summer months, the landmass over the
herbivore that lives across the Eurasian Steppe.
Indian subcontinent heats up rapidly, leading to the
formation of a low-pressure system and monsoon 2. It is found in Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the Russian
winds in India. Federation, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
2. The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian 3. Its typical habitat consists of flat open areas covered
Desert, is a crucial factor in the formation of with low-growing vegetation, allowing animals to
monsoon winds in India. run quickly.
3. The Arabian branch of the monsoon, which moves How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
parallel to the Thar Desert, leads to very little rainfall
(a) Only one (b) Only two
in the nearby regions.
(c) All three (d) None
How many of the statements given above are not
correct ? 7. With reference to Goldfish, consider the following
statements :
(a) Only one (b) Only two
1. Goldfish was one of the earliest fish to be
(c) All three (d) None
domesticated and a relatively small member of the
3. Which of the following schemes/initiatives relate to Carp family.
unorganised labour in India? 2. It can eat almost anything and everything, including
1. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) algae, aquatic plants, eggs, and invertebrates.
2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). 3. They can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures,
3. Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana reach sexual maturity quickly, and reproduce several
(AB-PMJAY) times in one season.
4. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-
How many of the statements given above is/are not
SYM)
correct?
On the basis of information provided above, consider (a) Only one (b) Only two
the following options: (c) All three (d) None
(a) Only one
8. With reference to the International Maritime Organisation
(b) Only two
(IMO), consider the following statements:
(c) Only three
1. It is an independent organisation that is responsible
(d) All four for regulating shipping and preventing marine
4. Scimitar-horned oryx, recently in news, is is best pollution from ships.
described as: 2. India is one of the founding members of IMO.
(a) An antelope adapted to arid environments 3. IMO is governed by the Assembly of members which
(b) A deep-sea carnivore dwelling in abyssal zones is also the highest governing body of the organisation.
(c) A rare avian species thriving in tropical rainforests How many of the statements above are correct?
(d) An amphibious creature with unique bioluminescent (a) Only one (b) Only two
features (c) All three (d) None
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9 Regarding the Financial Stability Board (FSB), consider 13. Regarding the Election Commission, consider the
the following statements: following statements:
1. FSB was established in 2005 under the aegis of the 1. In case of a difference of opinion between the Chief
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Election Commissioner and/or two other election
Development (OECD). commissioners, the matter is decided by the Chief
2. India is an active Member of the FSB. Election Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. The Constitution has prescribed the legal,
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only educational, administrative, and judicial
qualifications of the members of the Election
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Commission.
10. With reference to “Leadership Group for Industry 3. The Constitution prohibits retiring election
Transition (LeadIT)”, consider the following statements: commissioners from any further appointment by the
1. LeadIT is a global initiative that aims to accelerate government.
the transition of challenging sectors such as steel,
cement, chemicals, aviation, and shipping. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
2. It was launched by the governments of Sweden and
India at the United Nations Climate Action Summit (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
in 2019 and is supported by the World Economic
14. Regarding the Operation Storm Makers II, consider the
Forum.
following statements:
3. It has 38 members, encompassing countries and
1. It is a joint operation between the Indian and
companies where India is an active participant.
Myanmar Army against the militants.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. This operation is part of the BIMSTEC Anti-Terrorism
(a) Only one (b) Only two Framework.
(c) All three (d) None Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
11. Consider the following statements regarding AMRIT (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Technology:
1. It is developed by the Indian Institute of Technology 15. With reference to the global initiatives related to road
(IIT) - Madras for the removal of Arsenic and metal safety, consider the following statements:
ions from water, addressing water quality issues. 1. The UN General Assembly adopted resolution
2. It utilizes nano-scale gallium arsenide, which "Improving global road safety " with the target of
selectively removes Arsenic when water passes preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and
through it. injuries by 2050.
2. The Brasilia Declaration on Road Safety was signed
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
at the second Global High-Level Conference on Road
(a) 1 only Safety, and India has also signed it.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
12. Consider the following statements regarding 16. With reference to the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF),
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): consider the following statements:
1. The ASI was established under the Ministry of 1. AIF refers to a fund established or formed in India,
Culture for the protection of the cultural heritage of serving as a privately pooled investment mechanism.
the nation by the Ancient Monuments Preservation
2. These investment vehicles adhere to the SEBI
Act, 1904.
(Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.
2. The ASI allows worship and rituals only at monuments
3. Category III AIFs are those that invest in startups,
where these traditions were already established at
early-stage ventures, social initiatives, Small and
the time the ASI assumed custody.
Medium Enterprises (SMEs), infrastructure, etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three (d) None
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17. With reference to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), 21. With reference to Bonnet Macaque (Macaca radiata),
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. NTDs are communicable diseases in tropical regions, 1. The bonnet macaque gets its name from the whorls
thriving in conditions of poverty and poor healthcare of hair on the crown of its head that resemble a cap
access. or bonnet.
2. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as 2. They are found only in peninsular India and live in
viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms. close proximity with humans.
3. Examples of NTDs include snakebite envenomation, 3. Its IUCN status is Critically Endangered as it is on the
verge of going extinct.
scabies, yaws, trachoma, Leishmaniasis among
others. How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the statements given above are not
(c) All three (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one 22. With reference to Economic Community of West African
(b) Only two States (ECOWAS) consider the following statements :
(c) All three 1. Established in 1975 through the Lagos Treaty, the
(d) None ECOWAS is a regional intergovernmental organisation
among West African nations.
18. With reference to Ketamine Drugs, consider the 2. It aims to achieve economic integration, free
following statements: movement of people and goods, and regional
1. Ketamine drug is used to induce general anesthesia cooperation across sectors.
that does not require muscle relaxation. 3. Its headquarters is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
2. It works by blocking the N-methyl-D-aspartate How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(NMDA) receptor in the brain. (a) Only one (b) Only two
3. The drug is administered through intravenous (IV) (c) All three (d) None
mode only for mental illness treatment.
How many of the statements given above are correct? 23. With reference to Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, consider
(a) Only one (b) Only two the following statements :
1. The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace has been conferred
(c) All three (d) None
every year since 1986 by Indira Gandhi Memorial
Trust.
19. With reference to Goa and its Liberation Day, consider
the following statements: 2. The award recognizes individuals or organizations
for their exceptional contributions to disarmament,
1. Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year to
and development across the world.
commemorate the state's liberation from Portuguese
rule in 1961. 3. It consists of a monetary award of 25 lakh rupees
along with a citation.
2. In 1961, the Indian Government launched Operation
How many of the statements given above are not
Vijay and annexed Daman and Diu along with Goa.
correct ?
3. Goa continued to be a Union Territory till 1987 and (a) Only one (b) Only two
then was given statehood by becoming the 25th (c) All three (d) None
state of India.
24. With reference to Raising and Accelerating MSME
How many of the statements given above are correct? Performance (RAMP) scheme, consider the following
statements :
(a) Only one (b) Only two
1. It is a World Economic Forum (WEF) assisted
(c) All three (d) None Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
20. Regarding the Wisent, consider the following statements: 2. It supports various CoronaVirus Disease 2019
Resilience and Recovery Interventions of the
1. It is the largest and heaviest terrestrial mammal in
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Africa.
(MoMSME).
2. The wisent plays a crucial part in restoring grassland 3. Important component of RAMP is preparation of
habitats. Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs), in which all states/
3. Their IUCN Red List status is Near Threatened. UTs are invited.

Which of the statements given above are correct? How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) All three (d) None
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25. With reference to ‘Insurance For All by 2047’, consider 29. Consider the following statements:
the following statements: 1. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
1. The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India in mechanism shifts the financial burden of waste
alignment with the 'Insurance For All by 2047' management from the producer to government.
initiative, is introducing tailored products for rural 2. The 'polluter pays' principle asserts that those who
areas. produce pollution should bear the costs of managing
2. The focus is on extending insurance coverage to it.
maximum rural masses, aligning with the vision of
making India a developed nation by 2047. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. LIC acknowledges the Insurance Regulatory and (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) proposed (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
'Bima Vistar,' for realising the Vision of 2047.
30. Regarding Advocates Amendment Bill, 2023, consider
How many of the statements given above are not the following statements:
correct ? 1. It primarily aims to formally include ‘touts’ into the
(a) Only one (b) Only two legal system.
(c) All three (d) None 2. Tout refers to a person who procures the employment
of a legal practitioner in a legal business in return of
26. Consider the following statements: payment.
1. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th
3. Any person who acts as a tout while his name is
October every year.
included in the list of touts will be punished with
2. The Mental Health Care Act, 2017 guarantees every imprisonment up to three months.
affected person access to mental healthcare and
treatment from services run or funded by the How many of the above statements are correct?
government. (a) Only one (b) Only two
3. Kiran Helpline was launched by the Ministry of (c) All three (d) None
Women and Child Development to provide support
to people facing mental health issues. 31. Regarding the Arab League, consider the following
statements:
How many of the statements above are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental pan-Arab organization of
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only all Arab states confined to the Middle East.
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. It was formed following the adoption of the
Alexandria Protocol.
27. Regarding Common Reporting Standards (CRS), consider
the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It calls on jurisdictions to obtain information from (a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
their financial institutions and automatically
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor
exchange that information with other jurisdictions
on an annual basis. 32 Recently 5th edition of the “Logistics Ease Across
2. World Bank’s Automatic Exchange of Information Different State (LEADS) 2023” report, was released by
(AEOI) is also a part of the CRS framework. which of the following?
(a) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only (b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Niti Aayog
(d) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
28. Regarding E-Cigarettes, consider the following
statements: 33. Regarding the Wild Yak, consider the following
1. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that work statements:
by heating solid into an aerosol. 1. Their current habitat is now limited to Bhutan and
2. The possession of e-cigarettes is a violation of the Nepal only.
law in India. 2. The Wild Yak comes under Schedule I of the Wild
3. The Nicotine content as a direct substance in Life (Protection) Act, 2022.
e-cigarettes is less than regular cigarettes. 3. Their IUCN Status is critically endangered.

How many of the above statements are correct? How many of the statements above are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None (c) All three (d) None
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34. Regarding Diamond, consider the following statements: 39. Regarding the Social Stock Exchange, consider the
1. Diamond is a naturally occurring mineral made up following statements:
of impure carbon. 1. Social stock exchanges are dividend-paying
2. South Africa is the world's largest producer of rough companies created and designed to address a social
diamonds. problem.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It works under the market regulator Security and
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It raises funds through Zero Coupon Zero Principal
Bonds (ZCZP).
35. With reference to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
mechanism, consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. In India, arbitration is governed and regulated by
the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 which has (b) 1 and 3 only
been amended only once. (c) 2 and 3 only
2. In mediation, an impartial person called a "mediator" (d) 1, 2 and 3
helps the parties try to reach a mutually acceptable
resolution of the dispute. 40. With reference to the Climate Change Performance Index
3. Negotiation is the most common method of (CCPI), consider the following statements:
alternative dispute resolution. 1. CCPI is an independent monitoring tool for tracking
countries’ climate protection performance
How many of the statements given above are not correct 2. It has been published annually since 2005.
?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 3. It is published by Germanwatch, the NewClimate
Institute, and Climate Action Network International.
(c) All three (d) None

36. Regarding the Gulf of Aden, consider the following How many of the statements given above are correct?
statements: (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) It is situated between Yemen on the south coast of (c) All three (d) None
the Arabian Peninsula and Somalia in Africa.
(b) It connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea via the 41. Consider the following pairs:
Strait of Bab el Mandeb. Dance State
1. Kolattam (a) Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Ponung (b) Andhra Pradesh
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
3. Bagurumba (c) Assam
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

37. Consider the following statements: Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1. Operation Prosperity Guardian is a multinational (a) 1 only
security initiative to ensure security in the Indian (b) 1 and 2 only
Ocean initiated by the United States. (c) 3 only
2. SAGAR is an annual bilateral exercise between the (d) 1, 2 and 3
Indian and Sri Lankan navies in the Indian Ocean.
42. Regarding the disqualification of a Member of the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Legislative Assembly (MLA), consider the following
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. If detention takes place under a preventive detention
38. Regarding the Telecom Industry in India, consider the law it will lead to disqualification of the member.
following statements:
2. Once an MLA is disqualified, the decision can’t be
1. The Telecom Industry of India is the fourth largest
in the world. reversed even by the courts.
2. It is also the 4th largest sector in terms of Foreign 3. The Governor's decision on a member's
Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. disqualification is final, but they must seek the
3. India has an overall teledensity of 100%. Election Commission's opinion before taking action.

How many of the statements given above are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) All three (d) None (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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43. Regarding the future Space Mission of India, consider 47. With reference to ‘ Self Help Group (SHG) Bank linkage
the following statements: (BL) Project’, consider the following statements:
1. Chandrayaan-4 Mission aims to send humans to 1. The SHG BL Project was launched by NABARD in 1992
space and return them safely to Earth. and has blossomed into the world’s largest
2. The first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station will microfinance project.
be launched by 2028. 2. Regular training of staff and community cadres under
State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) is provided
3. NISAR is a GEO (Geostationary orbit) observatory
under this project.
being jointly developed by NASA and ISRO.
3. Bank Sakhis are trained members from SHGs who
How many of the statements given above are correct? act as intermediaries in aiding SHG members in
(a) Only one transactions and application processes.
(b) Only two How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) All three (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) None (c) All three (d) None
48. With reference to Mithila region of Bihar, consider the
44. Regarding Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), consider the following statements :
following statements: 1. Mithila has a rich and ancient history, dating back
1. SPV is often referred to as a bankruptcy-remote to the Vedic period of 1500-500 BCE.
entity. 2. It is bounded by the Himalayas in the north, the
2. Venture capitalists use SPVs to gather funds and Ganges in the south, the Mahananda River in the
invest in a startup. west, and the Gandaki River in the east.
3. It is also known as Mahla and mentioned in revenue
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? records of the United Provinces of Bihar, Bengal, and
(a) 1 Only Orissa.
(b) 2 Only How many of the statements given above are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three (d) None
49. With reference to ‘Criticality in Nuclear Power Plants’,
45. Regarding the Indian Forest & Wood Certification consider the following statements:
Scheme (IFWCS), consider the following statements: 1. A nuclear reactor is said to be critical when the
1. It offers voluntary third-party certification designed nuclear fuel inside a reactor sustains a fission chain
to promote sustainable forest management. reaction.
2. The scheme will be overseen by the Indian Forest 2. Each fission reaction releases a sufficient number of
and Wood Certification Council. neutrons to sustain a series of reactions.
3. Trees Outside Forests Standard is not a part of the 3. Heat is produced in the event of criticality, which is
scheme. used to generate steam that spins a turbine to create
electricity.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
How many of the statements given above are not
(a) Only one (b) Only two correct?
(c) All three (d) None (a) Only one (b) Only two
46. With reference to ‘AI Mission’, consider the following (c) All three (d) None
statements: 50. With reference to ‘mRNA (Messenger Ribonucleic Acid)’,
1. The mission seeks to enhance services for startups consider the following statements:
and entrepreneurs while fostering AI applications in 1. mRNA carries important messages from our DNA
critical sectors. (Deoxyribonucleic acid), to the cell's machinery,
2. It involves building a substantial compute capacity, telling it how to make specific proteins.
ranging between 10,000 to 30,000 Graphic 2. When a cell needs a specific protein, it directly reads
Processing Units (GPUs). the recipe from DNA and makes a copy called mRNA.
3. The India Datasets platform under this mission offer 3. mRNA is made up of four building blocks (A, U, C,
G), forming words of only three letters.
anonymized datasets to startups and researchers.
How many of the statements given above are not
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? correct ?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None (c) All three (d) None
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51. Consider the following statements: 56. Consider the following statements regarding the
1. The Svalbard Treaty is the sole treaty that governs Namdapha Flying Squirrel:
scientific research in the Arctic region. 1. It is a rare nocturnal flying squirrel species found in
2. India is a signatory to the Svalbard Treaty. the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
3. Himadri was India's first research base in the Arctic. 2. Its status on the IUCN Red List is Critically Endangered
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? and is placed under Schedule I of the Wildlife
(Protection) Act.
(a) Only One (b) Only Two
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) All Three (d) None
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
52. Recently the Global Study on Homicide 2023 report was (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
released by which of the following?
(a) World Bank 57. Regarding the Integrated Case Management Information
(b) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) System (ICMIS), consider the following statements:
(c) World Health Organisation(WHO) 1. ICMIS is a next-generation hybrid database adopted
by the Supreme Court.
(d) International Association for Suicide Prevention
(IASP) 2. It enables litigants to access and retrieve information
online through a user-friendly interface.
53. Regarding the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), 3. The implementation of ICMIS took place in 2020.
consider the following statements:
1. Chandra Sekhar Azad was the founder of this How many of the statements given above are correct?
organization. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. The association envisioned a republic grounded in (c) All three (d) None
universal suffrage and socialist principles.
58. Consider the following :
3. HRA transformed into the Hindustan Socialist
Republican Association (HSRA) in 1927. 1. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
(IPEF)
How many of the statements given above are correct? 2. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
(a) Only one (b) Only two 3. International Solar Alliance (ISA)
(c) All three (d) None
How many of the above organizations consist of both
54. Regarding Malaria, consider the following statements: India and the USA as members?
1. It is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease (a) Only one (b) Only two
caused by Protozoa. (c) All three (d) None
2. Malaria spreads through infected female Anopheles
mosquito bites. 59. Consider the following pairs:
3. The R21/Matrix-M vaccine became the first malaria Volcanic Region Country
vaccine to achieve WHO prequalification. 1. Mt. Ararat Turkey
2. Kamchatka Peninsula Russia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Eyjafjallajokull Iceland
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs
55. Regarding the Post Office Bill (2023), consider the
following statements: (c) All three pairs (d) None of the pairs
1. The Bill specifies procedural safeguards for
60. Regarding the Rare Earth Metals, consider the following
interception of articles transmitted through India
statements:
Post.
1. Rare Earth Metals are a set of seventeen metallic
2. The Bill attempts to make India Post liable for any
elements including the fifteen lanthanides.
lapses in postal services
2. India is the second largest exporter of Rare earth
3. The Bill specifies penalties for the unauthorized
metals after China.
opening of postal articles by a postal officer.
How many of the statements given above are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) All three (d) None (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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61. India Skills Report 2024 is released/submitted by which 66. Regarding the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, consider the
of the following? following statements:
(a) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and 1. It is the only tiger reserve in Bihar.
Wheebox 2. The vegetation of this Tiger Reserve is a combination
(b) Pratham of the Bhabar and Terai regions.
(c) Niti Aayog 3. River Kosi flows through it.
(d) Ministry of Education How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only One (b) Only Two
62. Which of the following statements about Nematocysts
(c) Only Three (d) None
is not correct?
(a) They are produced by cells called cnidocytes. 67. Regarding the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
(b) They are present in all members of the phylum consider the following statements:
Cnidaria. 1. This Act replaced the Child Marriage Restraint Act,
(c) They have different types, such as isorhizas, 1929 which was enacted during the British era.
euryteles, and birhopaloids. 2. The Act provides for the appointment of a Child
(d) They are used for locomotion and digestion by Marriage Prohibition Officer to prevent child
marriages.
cnidarians.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
63. Regarding the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(PVTGs), consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Dhebar Commission, 1973 established Primitive
Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a distinct category, comprising 68. Chavittunatakam, a drama form, was recently seen in
tribal communities that exhibit comparatively lower the news. It is associated with which of the following
levels of development. states?
2. Among the 75 listed PVTGs the highest number are (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Kerala
found in Nagaland. (c) Karnataka (d) Manipur

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 69. Consider the following statements about the Vernacular
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only Press Act, 1878:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Vernacular Press Act, 1878 was the first British
intervention to regulate the press.
64. Consider the following statements: 2. Melcalfe repealed the Vernacular Press Act,1878
1. Tribunals were not part of the original constitution. and came to be known as the "Liberator of the Indian
Press."
2. Under Article 323 B, both- the Parliament and the
state legislatures are authorized to provide for the Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
establishment of tribunals. (a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
3. A hierarchy of tribunals can be created under article (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
323A.
70. Consider the following statements:
How many of the above statements is/are not correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two Statement-I: Our Sun is not expected to be a neutron
star which is a dense and compact stellar object that
(c) All three (d) None forms from the remnants of a massive star's core after
a supernova explosion.
65. Consider the following statements regarding Scheme for
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Statement-II: It has only about one-tenth of the mass
(RoDTEP): needed to eventually become a neutron star.
1. RoDTEP covers taxes, duties, and levies at the Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
central, state, and local levels, which are not above statements?
refunded through any other existing mechanisms. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
2. The RoDTEP Committee operates within the Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Department of Revenue. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Statement-I
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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71. ‘Pantoea Tagorei’ which was recently seen in the news 75. Regarding Field Pansy, consider the following statements:
is: 1. It belongs to the group of plants called Gymnosperms.
(a) A newly discovered frog species in the Western 2. The field Pansy relies solely on insects for pollination.
Ghats.
(b) A newly discovered butterfly species in the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Himalayas. (a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) A new species of bacteria that could transform (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
agricultural practices.
76. Which of the following is correct about General Artificial
(d) An ancient rock painting recently discovered in
Intelligence (AI):
Madhya Pradesh.
(a) It refers to AI designed for specific tasks like playing
72. Regarding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment chess, recognizing faces etc.
Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), consider the following (b) It refers to AI with the ability to perform any
statements: intellectual task that a human can, including
1. It is one of the largest work guarantee programmes reasoning, learning planning etc.
in the world launched in 2005 by the Ministry of (c) It refers to AI with an ability that surpasses human
Rural development. intelligence, excelling in tasks with cognitive abilities.
2. It assures 120 days of work yearly at minimum wage (d) It refers to AI with the ability to generate creative
for willing adults in rural households. outputs such as pictures, videos and text.
3. MGNREGA assures work within 15 days or offers an
77. Consider the following statements regarding Indian
"unemployment allowance" if delayed.
Meteorological Department:
How many of the statements given above are correct? 1. It works as an agency of the Ministry of Environment,
(a) Only one (b) Only Two Forest and Climate Change of the Government of
India.
(c) Only Three (d) None
2. Headquartered in New Delhi, it is also one of the six
73. Consider the following statements: Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the
1. The Shahi Idgah is a three-domed mosque in World Meteorological Organization.
Mathura that stands adjacent to the Krishna
Janmabhoomi temple. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. The Places of Worship Act, 1991, prohibits changing
the character of any place of worship as it existed (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
on August 15, 1947.
78. Consider the following statements regarding
3. The Act does not apply to ancient and historical Breakthrough Prizes:
monuments. 1. Often dubbed as the "Oscars of Science," these
awards were founded by the Bill and Melinda Gates
How many of the above statements are correct?
Foundation.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
2. These prizes aim to honor outstanding individuals
(c) All three (d) None
who have made transformative contributions in
74. Which of the following statements is/are true about the fundamental sciences.
different causes of inflation?
Which of the statement/s given by is/are not correct?
1. Demand-pull inflation occurs when there is an
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
increase in aggregate demand.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Cost-push inflation occurs when there is an increase
in the cost of production. 79. Consider the following statements related to Pesticide?
3. Structural inflation occurs when there is a mismatch 1. Pesticides are regulated under the Insecticides Act,
between demand and supply. 1968.
4. Built-In inflation is often described as a feedback 2. The Indian government has banned Dicofol, Dinocap
loop between wages and prices. and Methomyl.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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80. Consider the following statements related to Organization 85. Consider the following statements:
of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): 1. According to the report from the Wildlife Protection
1. It is an intergovernmental organization created at Society of India (WPSI), Madhya Pradesh has
the Astana Conference. recorded the highest number of tiger fatalities in
2. Its headquarter is in Baghdad. India.
3. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela are 2. Karnataka is home to the second-highest tiger
its founding members. population in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct? 3. As per the latest report by International Union for
(a) Only one (b) Only Two the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), tigers have gone
(c) Only Three (d) None extinct in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

81. Consider the following statements regarding Prasar How many of the above statements are correct?
Bharati: (a) Only one (b) Only two
1. Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body (c) All three (d) None
established under the Prasar Bharati Act 1997.
2. Prasar Bharati is the largest public broadcasting 86. With reference to “Saiga Antelope”, consider the
agency in the country and it includes Doordarshan following statements :
Television Network and All India Radio. 1. The saiga antelope is a large, nomadic, migratory
herbivore that lives across the Eurasian Steppe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It is found in Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the Russian
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only Federation, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Its typical habitat consists of flat open areas covered
82. Consider the following statements regarding Mudiyettu: with low-growing vegetation, allowing animals to
1. It is a traditional ritual theatre and folk dance drama run quickly.
from Kerala that enacts the mythological tale of a
battle between the goddess Kali and the demon How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Darika. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. The ritual is a part of the bhagavathi or bhadrakali (c) All three (d) None
cult and is performed between February and May
after the harvesting season. 87. With reference to Goldfish, consider the following
3. Mudiyettu is part of UNESCO’s Representative List statements :
of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 1. Goldfish was one of the earliest fish to be
domesticated and a relatively small member of the
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? Carp family.
(a) Only one (b) Only two 2. It can eat almost anything and everything, including
(c) All three (d) None algae, aquatic plants, eggs, and invertebrates.
83. Consider the following statements about Antarctic 3. They can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures,
Circumpolar Current (ACC): reach sexual maturity quickly, and reproduce several
1. ACC links the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans and times in one season.
is the primary means of inter-basin exchange of heat.
How many of the statements given above is/are not
2. The current flows from west to east around
correct?
Antarctica.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) All three (d) None
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 88. With reference to the International Maritime Organisation
(IMO), consider the following statements:
84. Consider the following statements: 1. It is an independent organisation that is responsible
1. The electronic soil (eSoil) is a novel conductive for regulating shipping and preventing marine
cultivation substrate designed specifically for pollution from ships.
hydroponic systems.
2. India is one of the founding members of IMO.
2. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a
water-based, nutrient-rich solution without the use 3. IMO is governed by the Assembly of members which
of soil. is also the highest governing body of the organisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? How many of the statements above are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three (d) None
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89. Regarding the Financial Stability Board (FSB), consider Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. FSB was established in 2005 under the aegis of the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD). 93. Regarding the Election Commission, consider the
following statements:
2. India is an active Member of the FSB.
1. In case of a difference of opinion between the Chief
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Election Commissioner and/or two other election
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
commissioners, the matter is decided by the Chief
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Election Commissioner.
90. With reference to “Leadership Group for Industry
2. The Constitution has prescribed the legal,
Transition (LeadIT)”, consider the following statements:
educational, administrative, and judicial
1. LeadIT is a global initiative that aims to accelerate
qualifications of the members of the Election
the transition of challenging sectors such as steel,
cement, chemicals, aviation, and shipping. Commission.
2. It was launched by the governments of Sweden and 3. The Constitution prohibits retiring election
India at the United Nations Climate Action Summit commissioners from any further appointment by the
in 2019 and is supported by the World Economic government.
Forum. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
3. It has 38 members, encompassing countries and (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
companies where India is an active participant. (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? 94. Regarding the Operation Storm Makers II, consider the
(a) Only one (b) Only two following statements:
(c) All three (d) None 1. It is a joint operation between the Indian and
91. Consider the following statements regarding AMRIT Myanmar Army against the militants.
Technology: 2. This operation is part of the BIMSTEC Anti-Terrorism
1. It is developed by the Indian Institute of Technology
Framework.
(IIT) - Madras for the removal of Arsenic and metal
ions from water, addressing water quality issues. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. It utilizes nano-scale gallium arsenide, which (a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
selectively removes Arsenic when water passes (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
through it. 95. With reference to the global initiatives related to road
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? safety, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The UN General Assembly adopted resolution
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 "Improving global road safety " with the target of
92. Consider the following statements regarding preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): injuries by 2050.
1. The ASI was established under the Ministry of 2. The Brasilia Declaration on Road Safety was signed
Culture for the protection of the cultural heritage of at the second Global High-Level Conference on Road
the nation by the Ancient Monuments Preservation Safety, and India has also signed it.
Act, 1904.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. The ASI allows worship and rituals only at monuments
where these traditions were already established at (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the time the ASI assumed custody. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answers
1. (c) 2. ( d) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (b ) 6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (b ) 9. (b) 10. (c)
11. (b) 12. ( b) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15. (b ) 16. ( b) 17. (d) 18. (b ) 19. (c) 20. (b )
21. (b) 22. ( b) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25. (d ) 26. ( a) 27. (b) 28. ( a) 29. (b) 30. (b )
31. (b) 32. ( a) 33. (a) 34. (d) 35. ( a) 36. (c) 37. ( a) 38. ( a) 39. (c) 40. (c)
41. (c) 42. ( a) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45. (b ) 46. (c) 47. (c) 48. (b ) 49. (d) 50. (a)
51. ( a) 52. ( a) 53. (a) 54. (b) 55. (d ) 56. (c) 57. (b) 58. (b ) 59. (c) 60. ( a)
61. (a) 62. ( d) 63. (a) 64. (a) 65. (c) 66. ( b) 67. (c) 68. (b ) 69. (d) 70. ( a)
71. (c) 72. ( b) 73. (c) 74. (d) 75. (d ) 76. ( b) 77. (b) 78. ( a) 79. (c) 80. ( a)
81. (c) 82. (c) 83. (c) 84. (c) 85. (b ) 86. (c) 87. (d) 88. (b ) 89. (b) 90. (c)
91. (b) 92. ( b) 93. (d) 94. (d) 95. (b )