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"Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee.2. An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in...
With reference to the Indian economy consider the following statements:1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities.2. If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the m...
With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements:1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.Which of the statem...
With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of "Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)"?1. Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs.2. IIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflati...
With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places.2. The degree to which they can own big se...
Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy?1. Farmers harvesting their crops2. Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics3. A commercial bank lending money to a trading company4. A corporate body issuing Rupee Denom...
Which one of the following situations best reflects "Indirect Transfers" often talked about in media recently with reference to India?
With reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Acquiring new technology is capital expenditure.2. Debt financing is considered capital expenditure, while equity financing is...
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:1. A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings.2. Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctions form a large component of internal...
Consider the following statements:1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.3. The ...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.2. Bar Councils have the power to...
Consider the following statements:1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India ...
Consider the following statements:1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.2. The total number of ministers in the Un...
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers3. To impeach the President of IndiaSelect the correct answer using the co...
With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.2. The law does not provide any time-f...
Consider the following statements:1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.2. According to the Constitution of India,...
With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it m...
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it.2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.3. It has se...
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.2. There is a man...
Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide ?
"System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in:1. Reduced seed requirement2. Reduced methane production3. Reduced electricity consumptionSelect the correct answer using t...
Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
Consider the following pairs:PeakMountains1. Namcha BarwaGarhwal Himalaya2. Nanda DeviKumaon Himalaya3. NokrekSikkim HimalayaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
Consider the following countries:1. Azerbaijan2. Kyrgyzstan3. Tajikistan4. Turkmenistan5. UzbekistanWhich of the above have borders with Afghanistan?
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. Monazite is a source of rare earths.2. Monazite contains thorium.3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India.4. In India, Government bodies only can process or...
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
Consider the following pairs:Wetland/LakeLocation1. Hokera WetlandPunjab2. Renuka WetlandHimachal Pradesh3. Rudrasagar LakeTripura4. Sasthamkotta LakeTamil NaduHow many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
Consider the following:1. Aarogya Setu2. COWIN3. DigiLocker4. DIKSHAWhich of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?
With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements:1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data.2. In Web 3-0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.3. Web 3-0 is operated by users collectively rather than a ...
With reference to "Software as a Service (SaaS)", consider the following statements:1. SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields.2. SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices.3. Outlook, Hotmail and Ya...
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned ?
Consider the following communication technologies:1. Closed-circuit Television2. Radio Frequency Identification3. Wireless Local Area NetworkWhich of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?
Consider the following statements:1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.3. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics:1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut.3. Probiotics help in the digestion of...
In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements:1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector b...
If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth?1. GPS and navigation systems could fail.2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.3. Power grids could be damaged.4. Intense aur...
"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :
Consider the following statements:1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched...
"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement?
In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements:1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 μg/m3 and annual mean should not exceed 5 μg/m3.2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during t...
With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements:1. It is a fungus.2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas.3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.Which of the...
With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements:1. Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.2. Containers made of it can ...
Which of the following is not a bird?
Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants?1. Alfalfa2. Amaranth3. Chickpea4. Clover5. Purslane (Kulfa)6. SpinachSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:
In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?1. Administration of Justice2. Local Self-Government3. Lan...
In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:
Consider the following freedom fighters:1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee3. Rash Behari BoseWho of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements:1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States.2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept...
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:1. Nettipakarana2. Parishishtaparvan3. Avadanashataka4. Trishashtilakshana MahapuranaWhich of the above are Jaina texts?
Consider the following pairs:Historical personKnown as1. AryadevaJaina scholar2. DignagaBuddhist scholar3. NathamuniVaishnava scholarHow many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged t...
With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers.2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate.3....
According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.3. If a son born to a female slave was fathere...
Consider the following statements:1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight.2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs).3. Devaluation of domestic cur...
Consider the following States:1. Andhra Pradesh2. Kerala3. Himachal Pradesh4. TripuraHow many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
Consider the following statements:1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of India.2. The rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a public limited company.3. Brickwork Ratings is an Indian credit rating agency.Which of the ...
With reference to the 'Banks Board Bureau (BBB)', which of the following statements are correct?1. The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB.2. BBB recommends for the selection of heads for Public Sector Banks.3. BBB helps the Public Sector Banks in...
With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements:1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of interest.2. The option to convert to equity affords the bondholder a degree of inde...
Consider the following:1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank2. Missile Technology Control Regime3. Shanghai Cooperation OrganisationIndia is a member of which of the above?
Consider the following statements:1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.3. Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supp...
In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?
With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements:1. They enable the digital representation of physical assets.2. They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain.3. They can be traded or exchanged at equi...
Consider the following pairs:ReservoirsStates1. GhataprabhaTelangana2. Gandhi SagarMadhya Pradesh3. Indira SagarAndhra Pradesh4. MaithonChhattisgarhHow many pairs given above are not correctly matched ?
In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers ?
In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)?1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.3. It hears any objection to the Governm...
If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
Consider the following statements :1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body...
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements:1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.3...
Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code'?
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Asse...
With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements:1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.3. The Tea Board's Head Office is situated in Be...
Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
Consider the following statements:1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.Which of ...
Consider the following statements:1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.3. Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in...
Consider the following countries:1. Armenia2. Azerbaijan3. Croatia4. Romania5. UzbekistanWhich of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?
Consider the following statements:1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.Which of the statements given above is/are ...
With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS), consider the following statements:1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured fro...
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
Consider the following pairs:CountryImportant reason for being in the news recently1. ChadSetting up of permanent military base by China2. GuineaSuspension of Constitution and Government by military3. LebanonSevere and prolonged economic depression4....
Consider the following pairs:Region often mentioned in the newsCountry1. AnatoliaTurkey2. AmharaEthiopia3. Cabo DelgadoSpain4. CataloniaItalyHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements:1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is...
Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
Consider the following pairs:Site of Ashoka's major rock edictsLocation in the State of1. DhauliOdisha2. ErragudiAndhra Pradesh3. JaugadaMadhya Pradesh4. KalsiKarnatakaHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs:KingDynasty1. NannukaChandela2. JayashaktiParamara3. Nagabhata IIGurjara-Pratihara4. BhojaRashtrakutaHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
"Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.2. A description of Somnath Templ...
Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B-cells and T-cells in the human body?
Consider the following statements:1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature.2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics.3. Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter...
Consider the following statements:DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:1. assess the age of a plant or animal.2. distinguish among species that look alike.3. identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods.Which of the statements given ab...
Consider the following:1. Carbon monoxide2. Nitrogen oxide3. Ozone4. Sulphur dioxideExcess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?