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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following is NOT proposed by the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020? |
| A. | To replace the Major Port Act 1963 |
| B. | To provide autonomy to India’s 12 major ports |
| C. | Creation of a Board of Major Port Authority for each major port |
| D. | New Boards will not replace the existing port trusts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Recently, “net neutrality” is a term used to refer to which of the following? |
| A. | No skin colour discrimination |
| B. | Equal pay for all |
| C. | Equal charge of the internet for consumers |
| D. | Equal law of justice |
| Answer» D. Equal law of justice | |
| 3. |
According to a recent study, targeting which plant hormone would help rice plants have greater tolerance to potassium (K) deficiency and improve productivity? |
| A. | DELLA |
| B. | Jasmonate |
| C. | Auxin |
| D. | Gibberellins |
| Answer» C. Auxin | |
| 4. |
GoI has formed five task forces to revive the MSME sector, which among the following do not come under the five task forces? |
| A. | Re-engineering |
| B. | Integrating technology Centres |
| C. | Industry 2.0 |
| D. | Modernisation schemes |
| Answer» D. Modernisation schemes | |
| 5. |
YuWaah, a multi-stakeholder platform to make young people career-ready has been launched in collaboration with _____. |
| A. | UNESCO |
| B. | World Economic Forum |
| C. | UNICEF |
| D. | World Bank |
| Answer» D. World Bank | |
| 6. |
Recently in the news, which country has tested a LASER guided anti-tank missile? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | China |
| D. | the USA |
| Answer» B. Russia | |
| 7. |
Recently in the news, DRDO Abhyas has been built by _____? |
| A. | Aeronautical Development Establishment |
| B. | Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory |
| C. | Advanced Systems Laboratory |
| D. | Aerial Delivery Research u0026 Development Establishment |
| Answer» B. Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory | |
| 8. |
Recently in the news, PASSEX is a naval exercise between India and _____. |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| Answer» C. Myanmar | |
| 9. |
With regards to the Arab League, consider the following statements:n1. It is a regional organization of Arab countries in and around North Africa, the Horn of Africa and Arabia.n2. Formed in Cairo in 1950 with 6 members and at present, the League has 15 members.n3. Iraq has formally stepped down from a key role in the Arab League.nWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are CORRECT? |
| A. | Only 1u00263 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 2u00263 |
| D. | Only 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Recently, which among the following is NOT declared as institutions of national importance under the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020? |
| A. | Bhagalpur |
| B. | Raichur |
| C. | Bodh Gaya |
| D. | Agartala |
| Answer» D. Agartala | |
| 11. |
What is the name of the mission by NASA that outlines plans for the first woman on the Moon by 2024? |
| A. | Artemis Mission |
| B. | Euclid |
| C. | Psyche |
| D. | SWOT |
| Answer» B. Euclid | |
| 12. |
When is the World Rhino Day observed? |
| A. | 23rd September |
| B. | 20th September |
| C. | 21st September |
| D. | 22nd September |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Recently in the news, What is a Neutrino? |
| A. | A gas |
| B. | Subatomic particle |
| C. | Newly discovered planet |
| D. | Nutrients |
| Answer» C. Newly discovered planet | |
| 14. |
China is claiming Taiwan as its own territory, which of the following is NOT Taiwan’s neighbouring country? |
| A. | People's Republic of China |
| B. | Vietnam |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | The Philippines |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 15. |
Recently in the news, New START is a pact between the USA and _____? |
| A. | India |
| B. | The United Kingdom |
| C. | China |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Recently in the news, the Kakatiya Dynasty was succeeded by? |
| A. | Western Chalukya |
| B. | Bahmani Sultanate |
| C. | Vijayanagara Empire |
| D. | Rashtrakuta dynasty |
| Answer» B. Bahmani Sultanate | |
| 17. |
Recently in the news, what are Medicanes? |
| A. | tropical-like cyclones |
| B. | Medicinal plants |
| C. | A water body |
| D. | Earthquake name |
| Answer» B. Medicinal plants | |
| 18. |
Recently, which state has been identified to build India's second rocket launch port? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Which of the following is the new proposed amendment by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020? |
| A. | The Bill does not include “public servant” |
| B. | Aadhaar is not mandatory for NGOs to receive Foreign Funds |
| C. | More than 50% of the total foreign funds received could be defrayed for administration |
| D. | Aadhaar is mandatory for NGOs to receive Foreign Funds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
With regards to the Basel III compliant bonds, consider the following statements:n1. In 2008, Basel III guidelines were released.n2. Basel III norms aim at making most banking activities such as their trading book activities more capital-intensive.n3. The bonds qualify as tier II capital of the bank and have a face value of Rs 10 Lakh each.nWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are CORRECT? |
| A. | Only 3 |
| B. | Only 1u00262 |
| C. | Only 2u00263 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 21. |
Which of the following is one of the two women officers to join the Helicopter Stream of Indian Navy for the first time? |
| A. | Vartika Joshi |
| B. | Payal Gupta |
| C. | Riti Singh |
| D. | P Swathi |
| Answer» D. P Swathi | |
| 22. |
Recently in the news, what form of government is present in Thailand? |
| A. | Absolute Monarchy |
| B. | Constitutional Monarchy (Executive) |
| C. | Constitutional Monarchy (Ceremonial) |
| D. | Republic |
| Answer» D. Republic | |
| 23. |
Recently in the news, Nandankanan Zoological Park is found in which of the following states? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Chattisgarh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Chattisgarh | |
| 24. |
With regards to the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan’ (PM-AASHA), consider the following statements:n1. It is an umbrella scheme to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers.n2. Under this scheme, the Government of India fixes MSP for 20 mandated crops.n3. It is under the Ministry of Agriculture u0026 Farmers Welfare.nWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are INCORRECT? |
| A. | Only 2 |
| B. | Only 1u00262 |
| C. | Only 1u00263 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Only 1u00262 | |
| 25. |
Indian Coast Guard has given preemptive and proactive measures to reduce the impact of which of the following cyclones? |
| A. | Hudhud |
| B. | Fani |
| C. | Phailin |
| D. | Amphan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Recently in the news, “Thai Mangur” is also known as? |
| A. | Rohu |
| B. | African catfish |
| C. | King Fish |
| D. | Indian Carp |
| Answer» C. King Fish | |
| 27. |
“Ghar Tak Fibre” scheme has been inaugurated in which of the following states? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 28. |
India has launched cargo ferry service connecting Tuticorin and Cochin with _____? |
| A. | Hambantota, Sri Lanka |
| B. | Port of Victoria, Seychelles |
| C. | Male, Maldives |
| D. | Thilawa Port, Myanmar |
| Answer» D. Thilawa Port, Myanmar | |
| 29. |
CAROTAR 2020 Rules to protect the domestic industry from misuse of FTAs has been introduced by which ministry? |
| A. | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| B. | Ministry of External Affairs |
| C. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| D. | Ministry of Finance |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) programme, building the world’s largest radio telescope will have IT controls built by _____? |
| A. | Infosys |
| B. | Wipro |
| C. | HCL Technologies |
| D. | Tata Consultancy Services |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
With regards to the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020, consider the following statements:n1. The bill is introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.n2. The bill will decriminalise the Companies Act, 2013, thus decriminalising a number of technical and filing-related corporate offences.n3. The bill will give relaxations related to compliance by extending the time limit and waiving penalty in relation to certain specified laws.nWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 2u00263 |
| B. | Only 1u00262 |
| C. | Only 1 |
| D. | All 1,2u00263 |
| Answer» C. Only 1 | |
| 32. |
Recently in the news, what is Brucellosis? |
| A. | Disease by Virus |
| B. | Bacterial disease |
| C. | Fungus infection |
| D. | Disease by worms |
| Answer» C. Fungus infection | |
| 33. |
Which state/UT has become the first in India to launch Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and cyber security policies? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 34. |
Nepal’s revised map incorporating Indian territory of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura belong to which of the following Indian states? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Niti Aayog has partnered with which of the following for capacity building of government officials and public policy scholars? |
| A. | Indian Institute of Public Administration |
| B. | Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) |
| C. | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) |
| D. | Indian Institute Of Planning u0026 Management |
| Answer» C. National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) | |
| 36. |
A Memorandum of Understanding for controlling Malnutrition has been signed between the Ministry of Women and Child Development and _____? |
| A. | Ministry of AYUSH |
| B. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| C. | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| D. | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | |
| 37. |
“Swachhta Pakhwara” is being observed by of which of the following ministries? |
| A. | Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change |
| B. | Ministry of Jal Shakti (Water) |
| C. | Ministry of Railways |
| D. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Answer» D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | |
| 38. |
Upcoming “Vaibhav Summit” belongs to which of the following fields? |
| A. | Agriculture |
| B. | Finance |
| C. | Art and Culture |
| D. | Science and technology |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
What is the theme of the International Coastal Clean-Up Day? |
| A. | Achieving a Trash free coastline |
| B. | Marine animal, The Pelican |
| C. | Time for Nature |
| D. | Beat Plastic Pollution |
| Answer» B. Marine animal, The Pelican | |
| 40. |
Who has been awarded the 2020 Dayton Literary Peace Prize’s lifetime achievement award? |
| A. | Alice Munro |
| B. | Margaret Atwood |
| C. | JK Rowling |
| D. | Patrick Modiano |
| Answer» C. JK Rowling | |
| 41. |
Recently in the news, what is Queen’s Counsel? |
| A. | Barrister |
| B. | Army officer |
| C. | Intelligence Officer |
| D. | Undercover Agent |
| Answer» B. Army officer | |
| 42. |
Which of the following is not the Labour Code of 2020, introduced by the Ministry of Labour u0026 Employment? |
| A. | Code on Occupational Safety, Health u0026 Working Conditions Bill |
| B. | Industrial Relations Code |
| C. | The Code on Wages |
| D. | Social Security Code |
| Answer» D. Social Security Code | |
| 43. |
Which ministry has developed SPICe+ Portal? |
| A. | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| B. | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| C. | Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| D. | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| Answer» C. Ministry of Civil Aviation | |
| 44. |
As per a recent study, 75% of the Himalayan glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate in _____ region of Himalayas? |
| A. | Hindu Kush |
| B. | Pamir Mountains |
| C. | Karakoram |
| D. | Nanga Parbat |
| Answer» B. Pamir Mountains | |
| 45. |
Recently amended, Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017 falls under which of the following ministries? |
| A. | Ministry of Food Processing Industries |
| B. | Ministry of Agriculture u0026 Farmers Welfare |
| C. | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| D. | Ministry of Commerce u0026 Industry |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Who has been honoured with Asia Game Changer Award 2020? |
| A. | Vivan Sundaram |
| B. | Prabhakar Pachpute |
| C. | Chef Vikas Khanna |
| D. | Chef Ranveer Barar |
| Answer» D. Chef Ranveer Barar | |
| 47. |
Indian Teenager Udit Singhal has been chosen to the 2020 Class of 17 Young Leaders by _____? |
| A. | UNICEF |
| B. | UNESCO |
| C. | WWF |
| D. | UN |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Recently, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center has been created by _____? |
| A. | Department of Space |
| B. | Indian Space Research Organisation |
| C. | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre |
| D. | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Answer» B. Indian Space Research Organisation | |
| 49. |
Who is the author of the book title “Azadi”? |
| A. | Arundhati Roy |
| B. | Aravind Adiga |
| C. | Kiran Desai |
| D. | Raghuram Rajan |
| Answer» B. Aravind Adiga | |
| 50. |
Recently in the news, “Bagh Printing” has its origin in which of the following states? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |