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DAILY QUIZ JUNE -2018

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Q1. Consider the below statements with respect to National Medical Commission Bill,2017:

1. It seeks to replace the Medical Council of India with National Medical Commission as top regulator of medical education in India.

2. It will determine fees for up to 50% seats in private medical institutions and deemed universities.

3. It aims to move towards outcome-based regulation of medical education rather than process oriented.

Choose the correct options: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q2. The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is: a. Tobacco and heart disease b. Tobacco and liver disease. c. Tobacco and Kidney disease. d. None of the above Q3. Which of the following statements are incorrect about Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?

1. PMGSY aimed at providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations.

2. It is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to VIKALP scheme:

1. It aims to facilitate waitlisted passengers to get an alternate train accommodation.

2. The extra charges will be paid by the passenger to avail this scheme. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2



Q5. Consider the below statements with respect to New Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme

1. The scheme has been issued by the Income Tax Department. 2. The scheme is aimed at encouraging people to give information about

benami transactions and properties as well as income earned. 3. Foreigners are not eligible for reward. 4. Identity of the persons giving information will not be disclosed under

the scheme Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1,2 and 3 b. 2,3 and 4 c. All of the above d. 1,2 and 4 Q6. Which of the below statements are correct with respect to SATH program?

1. NITI Aayog has launched SATH program 2. The vision of the program is to initiate transformation in the

education and health sectors. Choose the correct codes below: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q7. The Mission Bhagiratha is being implemented by: a. Telangana b. Andhra Pradesh c. Tamil Nadu d. Odisha Q8. Consider the following statements with respect to MSCI Emerging Markets Index:

1. Inclusion in MSCI Inc.‟s stock indices opens up investment interest from foreign investors in a particular country and brings a stamp of financial credibility.

2. It is the world‟s biggest index compiler Choose the codes below: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only



c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q9. Consider the following statements with respect to National Food Security Mission:

1. It would be implemented through cluster demonstration, distribution of high yield seeds with farm mechanization, & Integrated pest management.

2. Funding 80:20 by Centre and State for food crops and 100% centre funding for cash crops.

Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q10. Consider the following statements with respect to Centralised Authority for Advance Rulings:

1. The AAR is a judicial body that allows assessees to get guidance on their potential tax liabilities

2. AAR decisions are specific to the case, also the rulings do not have any precedence value

Which of the following statements is/are true? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q11. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Indian Accounting Standards popularly known as Ind AS?

1. The practice is on a par with the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9.

2. Ind AS is applicable to NBFCs(Non Banking Financial Corporations) from next financial year.

Choose the correct codes below: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2



Q12. Krishi Vigyan Kendra are: a. Agricultural extension centers created by ICAR to provide various types of farm support to the agricultural sector. b. Agricultural research centers created by ICAR to provide various types of farm support to the agricultural sector. c. Horticultural extension centers created by ICAR to provide various types of farm support to the agricultural sector. d. None of the above Q13. Consider the following statements with respect to Janaushadi Suvidha:

1. It is launched under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).

2. It aims to provide the Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin to underprivileged Women of India

Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q14. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to the National Pension Scheme:

1. It is a government approved pension scheme for Indian citizens in the 18-60 age group.

2. The NPS is regulated by the Pension Funds Regulatory Development Authority(PFRDA).

3. Central and state government employees have to subscribe to NPS, it„s optional for others.

Choose the correct codes below: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. None of the above Q15. Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana:

1. Under the scheme Government plans to build around three crore houses in rural areas only



2. The scheme aimed to make India slum-free by 2022 by providing people with shelter or housing, free of cost.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q16. Deendayal Port is located at: a. Surat b. Mangaluru c. Paradip d. Kandla Q17. The STRIVE scheme aims to: a. Providing market relevant training to youths across the country. b. Improving the quality and the market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs. c. Improving the quality and the market relevance of vocational training provided in IITs. d. None of the above Q18. Repo rate is a: a. The rate at which the central bank of a country lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds. b. The rate at which the central bank of a country borrows money from commercial banks within the country. c. The rate at which the commercial banks borrows money from the public within the country. d. The rate at which the commercial banks lends money to the public within the country on their deposits Q19. Consider the following statements with respect to Monetary Policy Committee: a. The Central Government constitutes the MPC through a notification in the Official Gazette b. The MPC takes decisions based on majority vote c. In case of a tie, the RBI governor will have the second or casting vote d. The decision of the Committee is not binding on the RBI. Choose the correct options:



a. 1,2 and 4 b. 2,3 and 4 c. 1,2, and 3 d. All of the above Q20. Consider the following statements with respect to co-operative banks:

1. They are the primary cooperative banks located in urban only 2. The Reserve Bank of India has recently decided to allow urban co-

operative banks to convert into small finance banks Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q21. The Global Peacefulness Index released by: a. US Institute for Economics and Peace b. Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace c. United Nations d. International Labour Organisation Q22. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to QS World Best Universities Ranking 2019:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) topping the list for a record seventh consecutive year

2. Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Bangalore secured the top spot in the country

Choose the correct options:

a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q23.Consider the following statements with respect to Ponzi schemes: 1. It is a fraudulent investment that involves the payment of purported

returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors.



2. The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018 will be a comprehensive legislation to deal with illicit deposit schemes in the country like Ponzi scheme.

Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q24. The Consortium to help women entrepreneurs formed by: a. The UN India Business Forum and NITI Aayog b. The UN and NITI Aayog c. The Ministry of Women and Child Development and NITI Aayog d. NITI Aayog

Q25. Consider the following statements with respect to Operation Digital board:

1. It aimed at providing better digital education in Government Higher schools only

2. The Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)under Ministry of HRD recently passed a resolution to take steps towards Operation Digital Board.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


Q26. which of the following statements are correct with respect to Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKY):

1. It is a programme launched to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations.

2. It is implemented by the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) 3. The beneficiaries include people living in directly affected areas and

displaced family under the Land Acquisition Act.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. 1 and 2



b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above

Q27. Consider the following statements with respect to solar City: 1. The basic aim is to motivate the local Governments for adopting

renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures. 2. In a Solar City only solar renewable energy based projects will be

installed.

Choose the correct codes:


Q28 .The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) awards are conferred on: a. Individuals b. Best Performing Community Based Organizations c. Multinational corporations d. None of the above Q29.Consider the following statements with respect to Swachh Bharat Mission:

1. It emphasis on behavior change in rural sanitation at the grassroots 2. The Mission is on track to achieve an Open defecation free India by

October 2018. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q30. The Swachh Swasth Sarvatra is a joint initiative of: a. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation. b. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Women and Child development



c. Ministry of Women and Child development and Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation. d. Ministry of Women and Child development and NITI Aayog Q31.Consider the following statements with respect to lateral entry into country‟s bureaucracy

1. The notification specifies a minimum age for entry 2. The recruitment will be on non permanent basis

Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q32. The 11th World Hindi Conference is in planning to be held in: a. Maldives b. Mauritius c. Malaysia d. Seychelles Q33.The main concerns of Draft Pesticides Management Bill are:

1. It would prevent Indian manufacturers producing pesticides at a cheaper rate.

2. The foreign manufacturers will get total monopoly 3. It would demolish the concept of Make in India in the pesticides

sector. 4. It would minimize the contamination of agricultural commodities by

pesticide residue Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1,2 and 4 b. 2,3 and 4 c. All of the above d. 1,2 and 3 Q34. The Logistic Efficiency Enhancement Programme (LEEP) aims to: a. Enhancing the freight transportation in India. b. Ensure promotion of energy efficiency in the country. c. Replace conventional street light with smart and energy efficient LED street lights d. None of the above Q35.Consider the following statements with respect to the New Integrated Financial and Human Resources Management System:



1. It will enable the government to know the real time fund position at any time and strengthen finance and human resources management.

2. It will digitalise the Service registers (SR) of government employees 3. The system has security feature like bio-metric authentication and

digital signature. Which of the above statements is/ are correct? a. 1 and 3 b. 1 and 2 c. All of the above d. 2 and 3 Q36. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY):

1. The pregnant women and lactating mothers are offered a cash incentive on the birth of their first child as partial compensation for wage loss

2. To reduce maternal mortality 3. Reduce malnutrition levels among pregnant women

Choose the correct options: a. 1 and 3 b. All of the above c. 3 only d. None of the above Q37. An App to expedite & streamline passenger grievance redressal launched by Ministry of Railway: a. Rail Madad App b. Railway Kayakalp App c. Rail Yatri App d. Rail India App Q38. Consider the following statements with respect to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):

1. The wages are linked to Consumer Price Index (Agriculture labour). 2. At least half of the beneficiaries shall be women

Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2



Q39.Akshara Santhwanam a programme initiated by: a. Tamil Nadu State Literacy Mission Authority b. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority. c. Karnataka State Literacy Mission Authority. d. None of the above Q40. Consider the following statements with respect to Contract farming:

1. agricultural production is carried out according to an agreement between buyer and farmers

2. The farmer agrees to provide agreed quantities of a specific agricultural product

3. The buyer commits to purchase the product but do not provide any other support in production

Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q41. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to Nutrifloc technology?

1. The Technology balance the carbon-nitrogen ratio in the water 2. Aquaculture can be done indoors with the help of this technology

Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q42. Consider the following statements with respect to Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana:

1. It is to promote organic farming 2. The products will be linked with the market 3. But the expenditure on organic certification remains the farmers‟

responsibility Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3



Q43.Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme:

1. The Price Stabilization Fund is set up under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare

2. The fund is to help regulate the price volatility of important agri-horticultural commodities

Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q44.Consider the following statements about the Non-performing Asset.

1. If installment of principal remains unpaid for a period of more than 90 days it is treated as Non-performing Asset.

2. Agricultural advances whose interest or principal installment payments remain overdue for two(2) crop/harvest seasons are not considered as Non-performing Asset.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q45.Consider the following statements with respect to The Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency:

1. It colloquially called “Bad Bank” is a proposed agency to assume the Non-Performing Assets (NPA) of public sector banks in India

2. It deals with the recovery of the bad loans Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q46. Which of the following statements are incorrect with respect to polio certification by WHO?



1. Till now only two regions-Americas and Western Pacific have been certified as polio-free

2. There are certifications for polio eradication at the country level. 3. An individual country can be certified as polio-free.

Choose the correct options: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q47. Consider the following statements with respect to National Dam Safety Bill:

1. The Bill envisages a National Dam Safety Authority 2. The State-level dam safety organisations will investigate dam failures

and have the authority to fine the States 3. It will look into unresolved points of issues between the States which

share dam territory. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a. 1 and 3 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 2 Q48. Consider the following statements with respect to Stand Up India Scheme:

1. It is to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe and Women.

2. The schemes provides for composite loans by banks for setting up a new enterprise in the non-farm sector.

Which of the above statements are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q49.

Consider the following statements with respect to NITI Aayog composite water index:



1. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh took the top three spots by managing water resources effectively

2. Meghalaya, Uttarakhand and Nagaland are the bottom states which performed poorly

Which of the above statements is/ are true? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q50. Which of the below statements are incorrect with respect to Major ports:

1. Both Major and minor ports are under Union List of the Constitution of India

2. Ennore Port Ltd is a major port managed by the central government Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q51. Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme 2. It is a comprehensive package to give a renewed thrust to the food

processing sector in the country. Which of the above statement is/ are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q52. Which of the following organization releases the world Press Freedom Index? a. Social Progress Imperative b. Institute of Economics & Peace c. United Nations d. Reporters without Borders



Q53 Which of the following is correct with respect to water productivity?

1. It is congruent with the land productivity 2. Cropping patterns have its impact in the water productivity

Select the correct code a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q54. With reference to “Lymphatic Filariasis”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?

1. Lymphatic Filariasis is a devastating parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes

2. Lymphatic Filariasis usually contracted in childhood, often before the age of five.

3. The parasites damage the human lymphatic system and associated tissues.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q55. Consider the following statements with respect to Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate:

1. It is the maximum interest rate, above which a bank is not permitted to lend.

2. MCLR system has replaced the base rate system in banking. Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q56. The Kamarajar Port is located in the state of:



a. Andhra Pradesh b. Kerala c. Odisha d. Tamil Nadu Q57. With reference to new National Auto Policy, consider the below statements:

1. It envisages having a single nodal regulatory body for the automobile industry.

2. It will help in rationalisation of the GST structure for automobiles 3. It will help in strengthening the FAME India (Faster Adoption and

Manufacturing of Electric & Hybrid Vehicles) scheme. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q58. The Swabhimaan aims to: a. Empower senior citizens b. Bring banking services to large rural areas c. Provide higher rate of interest to senior citizens d. Empower vulnerable women Q59 Consider the following statements with respect to National Testing Agency:

1. It‟s mandate is to conduct entrance tests entrusted to it by any department or ministry.

2. It will overtake the conducting of Joint Entrance Examination and National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test from CBSE.

Choose the CORRECT codes: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q60.The main objectives of Prime Minister‟s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) are:



1. To generate continuous and sustainable employment opportunities in Rural and Urban areas of the country

2. To facilitate participation of financial institutions for higher credit flow to micro sector.

3. To provide continuous and sustainable employment to traditional and prospective artisans

Which of the above statements is/are correct: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above Q61. The Sudoor Drishti project launched by: a. Indian Bureau of Mines b. Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises c. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) d. None of the above

Q62.Consider the following statements with respect to National Health Profile-2018:

1. It is prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) 2. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Maternal Maternity Rate (MMR) and

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) are the health indicators Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 Only 2. 2 Only 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q63. With reference to the Indian National Strategy for Standardization consider the below statements:

1. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Finance are the stakeholders.

2. It provides a vision for the country to achieve the highest quality standards in production and distribution of goods and services

Choose the INCORRECT statements from the above: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2



d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q64. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive Scheme:

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme 2. It aimed at incentivization of States for devolving funds, functions

and functionaries to Panchayats 3. State Governments/UTs are ranked on a Devolution Index which

measures the extent of devolution by States to Panchayats. Choose the correct code: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q65.The Nai Manzil aims to : a. Provide empowerment to people of minority communities b. Provide empowerment to people of tribal communities c. Empowerment of minority widows d. None of the above Q66. The city award under India Smart Cities Awards category is given to: a. Ahmedabad b. Shillong c. Coimbatore d. Surat Q67. The main objectives of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) are:

1. Providing pre-school education to the children. 2. Improve care and nutrition of girls and women. 3. Providing immunization to children.

Choose the correct statements: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q68. Consider the following statements with respect to Sustainable Development Goals of United Nations:



1. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deals follows the Millennium Development Goals(MDGs)

2. The agenda document is called 2030 Agenda 3. The Sustainable Development Goals are binding on the member

countries Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q69. With reference to Gram Uday se Bharat Uday Abhiyan consider the below statements: a. To make nationwide efforts to strengthen Panchayati Raj and promote rural development b. The campaign will be run by the Ministry of Rural Development only. Choose the INCORRECT statements a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q70 Consider the following statements with respect to Statutory Liquidity Ratio:

1. It is a ratio of liquid assets to net demand and time liabilities 2. The banks have to maintain a stipulated proportion of their net

demand and time liabilities in the form of cash only to meet statutory Liquidity Ratio

Choose the CORRECT code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q71. International yoga day is celebrated every year on: a. June 1 b. June 21 c. June 27 d. June 15



Q72. Consider the following statements with respect to The Swachh Survekshan 2018:

1. Indore has emerged as the cleanest city 2. Greater Mumbai is the cleanest State Capital/UT 3. Maharashtra is the best performing state in Swachh Bharat Mission

Choose the correct options: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q73. Which if the following statements are CORRECT with respect to Operation Muskaan:

1. It was launched by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs 2. The aim of the programme is to prevent child trafficking

Choose the correct code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q74. Consider the following statements with respect to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank:

1. Its purpose is to provide finance to infrastructure development and regional connectivity projects in Asia-Pacific region.

2. Headquartered in Manila 3. Its third annual meeting was recently held in Mumbai

Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q75. The main components of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Urban are:

1. In-situ Rehabilitation of existing slum dwellers 2. Credit Linked Subsidy 3. Affordable Housing 4. Subsidy for individual house construction/enhancement.

Choose the correct answer code:



a. 1,2 and 3 b. 2,3 and 4 c. All of the above d. 1,3 and 4 Q76. Consider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi:

1. Aims to provide financial assistance to BPL patients, who are suffering from major life threatening diseases

2. The Fund is set up in specific Central Government hospitals/institutes.

Choose the correct code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q77. With reference to Mega Food Parks, consider the following statements:

1. A mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, processors and retailers

2. It is based on Cluster approach 3. Aims to increase farmers‟ income and creating employment

opportunities. Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 3 Only d. None of the above Q78. Consider the following statements with respect to Commodity market:

1. It is only physical marketplace for buying, selling and trading raw or primary products

2. It is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission in India Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 or 2



Q79. Which of the below statements is/are CORRECT with respect to Swachh Iconic Places:

1. Aims to achieve a higher level of sanitation around the selected places, including the peripheries and approach areas

2. These sites aims to go 100% Plastic Free 3. It is an initiative of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Choose the correct codes: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 2 d. All of the above Q80. The Udyam Sangam-2018 organised by: a. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises b. Ministry of Finance c. Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises d. None of the above Q81. Consider the following statements with respect to the Kaleshwaram project:

1. It is the country‟s biggest irrigation project 2. The project is being implemented by Telangana government

Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q82. The proposed Higher Education Commission of India is aimed at replacing A. The University Grants Commission B. All India Council for Technical Education C. National Council for Teacher Education D. All of above Q83. With reference to sagarmala project, consider the following statements:

1. It is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Shipping



2. The programme aims to double the share of domestic waterways (inland & coastal) in the logistics

3. Aims to make advantage of India‟s strategic location on international maritime trade route.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above Q84. With reference to National Food Security Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It is launched to enhance the production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals and commercial crops

2. Funding equally shared by Centre and State for food crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q85. Consider the below statements with respect to Regional Connectivity Scheme:

1. To make air travel affordable to common man 2. Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the implementing agency 3. The Viability gap funding (VGF) is provided for financial support

Which of the above statements is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above Q86. .The reasons for the depreciation of Indian rupee are:

1. The rise in international crude oil prices 2. Global trade tensions. 3. The tightening of monetary policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve

Which of the above statements is/ are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above



d. 1 and 3 Q87. A Unicorn is a: a. A type of Genetically Modified Corn crop b. A startup company with a value of over $1 billion. c. A company with a value of over $1 million d. None of the above Q88. Consider the following statements with respect to National Rural Health Mission:

1. It aims to to provide services to the rural deprived people 2. It focus on providing fully functional, community owned and

decentralised health delivery system in rural areas Choose the correct code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q89.Consider the following statements with respect to NITI Aayog composite water index:

1. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh took the top three spots by managing water resources effectively

2. Meghalaya, uttarakhand and Nagaland are the bottom states which performed poorly

Which of the above statements is/ are true? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q90. Which of the below statements are incorrect with respect to Major ports:

1. Both Major and minor ports are under Union List of the Constitution of India

2. Ennore Port Ltd is a company is major port managed by the central government

Choose the correct options: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only



c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q91. Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme 2. It is a comprehensive package to give a renewed thrust to the food

processing sector in the country. Which of the above statement is/ are correct? a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Q92. Which of the following organization releases the world Press Freedom Index? a. Social Progress Imperative b. Institute of Economics & Peace c. United Nations d. Reporters without Borders

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