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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. |
When is the World Bamboo Day observed? |
| A. | 19th September |
| B. | 16th September |
| C. | 17th September |
| D. | 18th September |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Recently in the news, which of the following Indian beaches is not part of the 8 beaches under “Blue Flag” International eco-label certification? |
| A. | Kappad in Kerala |
| B. | Colva Beach, Goa |
| C. | Golden beach of Odisha |
| D. | Shivrajpur in Gujarat |
| Answer» C. Golden beach of Odisha | |
| 3. |
Recently, Which of the following Indian Navy aircraft carriers has been dismantled? |
| A. | INS Vikrant |
| B. | INS Viraat |
| C. | INS Vikramaditya |
| D. | INS Arihant |
| Answer» C. INS Vikramaditya | |
| 4. |
Titan has partnered with which of the following banks to launch contactless payment watches “Titan Pay”? |
| A. | Punjab National Bank |
| B. | State Bank of India |
| C. | Canara Bank |
| D. | Central Bank of India |
| Answer» C. Canara Bank | |
| 5. |
Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-Spatial Cooperation (BECA) will be an agreement between India and _____? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Nepal |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Recently in the news, Gilgit-Baltistan does not share its border with which of the following? |
| A. | Aksai Chin |
| B. | Azad Kashmir |
| C. | Xinjiang |
| D. | Wakhan Corridor |
| Answer» B. Azad Kashmir | |
| 7. |
Recently in the news, when was IBSA Dialogue Forum established? |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2010 |
| C. | 2003 |
| D. | 1998 |
| Answer» D. 1998 | |
| 8. |
What is the theme of the World Patient Safety Day-2020? |
| A. | Patient Safety: a global health priority |
| B. | Speak up for patient safety |
| C. | Safe health workers, Safe patients |
| D. | Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Which of the following has topped the Global Smart City Index-2020? |
| A. | Zurich |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Singapore |
| D. | Helsinki |
| Answer» D. Helsinki | |
| 10. |
With regards to the recently passed The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, consider the following statements:n1. It has been introduced by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.n2. It aims to provide for a national framework on farming agreements that protects and empowers farmers.n3. Allows intra-state and inter-state trade of farmers’ produce beyond the physical premises of APMC markets.nWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1u00262 |
| B. | Only 3 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | Only 2u00263 |
| Answer» D. Only 2u00263 | |
| 11. |
Recently, Dr Kapila Vatsyayan passed away, she belonged to which of the following fields? |
| A. | Classical Singer |
| B. | Indian Environmentalist |
| C. | Indian classical dance, art and architecture |
| D. | Economist |
| Answer» D. Economist | |
| 12. |
Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has exited from which of the following African nation’s oilfields? |
| A. | Sudan |
| B. | Mozambique |
| C. | Namibia |
| D. | Libya |
| Answer» B. Mozambique | |
| 13. |
Recently, which organisation has introduced a global initiative to reduce the Land Degradation and Coral Reef program? |
| A. | SAARC |
| B. | BRICS |
| C. | United Nations |
| D. | G20 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Recently in the news, Bru is one of the 21 scheduled tribes of _____? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
In which state the historic Kosi Rail Mega Bridge has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. West Bengal | |
| 16. |
What is the rank of India in the recently released World Bank’s Human Capital Index 2020? |
| A. | 115 |
| B. | 116 |
| C. | 114 |
| D. | 112 |
| Answer» C. 114 | |
| 17. |
Recently, which country has become the observer of the Djibouti Code of Conduct? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Zimbabwe |
| C. | France |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» B. Zimbabwe | |
| 18. |
When is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed? |
| A. | September 15 |
| B. | September 16 |
| C. | September 14 |
| D. | September 17 |
| Answer» C. September 14 | |
| 19. |
With regards to the recently passed the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill 2020, consider the following statements:n1. The bill seeks to establish a state-of-the-art Ayurvedic institution at Jaipur, Rajasthan.n2. The institute will be under GOI to develop patterns of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate education in Ayurveda and Pharmacy.n3. It will be the first institution with Institution of National Importance (INI) status in the AYUSH sector.nWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 2u00263 |
| B. | Only 1u00262 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1,2u00263 |
| Answer» D. All 1,2u00263 | |
| 20. |
Recently in the news, what is “Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden”? |
| A. | River |
| B. | Mountain Peak |
| C. | National Park |
| D. | Glacier |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Besides Israel, which two gulf countries have signed the historic US-brokered Abraham Accords Peace Agreement? |
| A. | Saudi Arabia, Bahrain |
| B. | Bahrain, UAE |
| C. | Qatar, UAE |
| D. | UAE, Saudi Arabia |
| Answer» C. Qatar, UAE | |
| 22. |
Recently, a Category 2 hurricane “Sally” has hit which of the following places? |
| A. | Washington and Virginia |
| B. | Florida and Washington |
| C. | Alabama and Mississippi |
| D. | Florida and Alabama |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Which of the following ministries has launched the “Purvodaya” initiative? |
| A. | Ministry of Power |
| B. | Ministry of Steel |
| C. | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| D. | Ministry of Education |
| Answer» C. Ministry of Women and Child Development | |
| 24. |
Which of the following is not the recommendation of the “Report on Startups” by the Standing Parliamentary Committee on Finance? |
| A. | Should reduce dependence on China and the USA. |
| B. | The companies and LLPs should be allowed to invest without being classified as NBFCs. |
| C. | Foreign development finance institutions should not participate. |
| D. | Termination of LTCG tax on Collective Investment Vehicles (CIVs). |
| Answer» D. Termination of LTCG tax on Collective Investment Vehicles (CIVs). | |
| 25. |
Which country has signed a statement of intent to strengthen the bilateral dialogue on defence technology cooperation with India? |
| A. | UAE |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | USA |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» D. Japan | |
| 26. |
Recently in the news, which of the following countries come under the “Mekong Nations”? |
| A. | Singapore |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Philippines |
| D. | Myanmar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Who has been recently appointed as the Executive Director at the World Bank? |
| A. | Rajesh Khullar |
| B. | Sameer Kumar Khare |
| C. | Dhanendra Kumar |
| D. | Aparna Subramani |
| Answer» B. Sameer Kumar Khare | |
| 28. |
Recently, discovered “Phosphine gas” has been found on which of the following planets? |
| A. | Saturn |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Mars |
| Answer» C. Jupiter | |
| 29. |
With regards to the recently passed Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020, consider the following statements:n1. The bill seeks to amend the Aircraft Act, 1934.n2. It aims to provide statutory status to regulatory institutions, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).n3. To increase the fine amount for violations of new rules from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crorenWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2u00263 |
| C. | All 1,2u00263 |
| D. | Only 1u00263 |
| Answer» D. Only 1u00263 | |
| 30. |
Recently in the news, what does the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 deal with? |
| A. | Restructuring cooperative banks |
| B. | Amend the Banking Companies Act, 1949 |
| C. | Powers to SBI |
| D. | Amend the State Bank of India Act, 1955 |
| Answer» B. Amend the Banking Companies Act, 1949 | |
| 31. |
At which of these international organisations, Sameer Kumar Khare has been appointed as the Executive Director? |
| A. | New Development Bank |
| B. | International Monetary Fund |
| C. | Asian Development Bank |
| D. | African Development Bank |
| Answer» D. African Development Bank | |
| 32. |
Recently in the news, the Government of India has launched a Postage Stamp commemorating _____. |
| A. | Chandrayaan programme |
| B. | ASTROSAT |
| C. | Mars Orbiter Mission |
| D. | Mission Shakti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
What is the theme of the International Day of Democracy 2020? |
| A. | Participation |
| B. | COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy |
| C. | Democracy under Strain: Solutions for a Changing World |
| D. | COVID-19: Fight against the virus |
| Answer» C. Democracy under Strain: Solutions for a Changing World | |
| 34. |
Recently in the news, the Mekedatu Project is a cause of dispute between _____? |
| A. | Karnataka u0026 Maharashtra |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh u0026 Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Tamil Nadu u0026 Karnataka |
| D. | Maharashtra u0026 Goa |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra u0026 Goa | |
| 35. |
Recently in the news, what is “NISHTHA”? |
| A. | Sports Programme |
| B. | Teaching Yoga Initiative |
| C. | A Health Programme |
| D. | Integrated Teacher Training Programme |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Who is the new member of the UN’s Commission on Status of Women (CSW)? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Afghanistan |
| C. | Israel |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Recently in the news, India’s Next Generation Stealth Frigate of Project 17A takes off at _____. |
| A. | Goa Shipyard Limited |
| B. | Cochin Shipyard |
| C. | Mazagon Dock |
| D. | Hindustan Shipyard |
| Answer» D. Hindustan Shipyard | |
| 38. |
The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 seeks to remove which of the following commodities from the list of essential commodities? |
| A. | Cereals and Pulses |
| B. | Tomatoes |
| C. | Fruits |
| D. | Dairy products |
| Answer» B. Tomatoes | |
| 39. |
What is the food index for August 2020, based on the monthly Wholesale Price Index? |
| A. | 153.3 |
| B. | 119.3 |
| C. | 91.4 |
| D. | 121.7 |
| Answer» B. 119.3 | |
| 40. |
Parliament has passed the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2020, what does this bill deal with? |
| A. | Repeal the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 |
| B. | Set up a National Commission for Indian System of Medicine. |
| C. | Repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 |
| D. | Repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 2018 |
| Answer» D. Repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 2018 | |
| 41. |
Who has won the women’s single 2020 US Open Tennis tournament? |
| A. | Victoria Azarenka |
| B. | Naomi Osaka |
| C. | Bianca Andreescu |
| D. | Ashleigh Barty |
| Answer» C. Bianca Andreescu | |
| 42. |
Who is the newly elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | Manoj Jha |
| B. | Harivansh Narayan Singh |
| C. | P. J. Kurien |
| D. | Piyush Vedprakash Goyal |
| Answer» C. P. J. Kurien | |
| 43. |
Which country has been urged by the UN Security Council (UNSC) members to ensure Rohingya participation in Elections? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Malaysia |
| Answer» D. Malaysia | |
| 44. |
When is the Hindi Day celebrated annually in India? |
| A. | September 14 |
| B. | September 13 |
| C. | September 12 |
| D. | September 11 |
| Answer» B. September 13 | |
| 45. |
Historic peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban have started in _____? |
| A. | United Arab Emirates |
| B. | Bahrain |
| C. | Qatar |
| D. | Saudi Arabia |
| Answer» D. Saudi Arabia | |
| 46. |
Which of the following government bodies has put limits on Multi-cap funds? |
| A. | Reserve Bank of India |
| B. | Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority |
| C. | NABARD |
| D. | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Which ministry presented the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| B. | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| C. | Ministry of Food Processing Industries |
| D. | Ministry of Agriculture u0026 Farmers Welfare |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Who has been selected as a celebrity advocate in India for children’s rights campaign by UNICEF? |
| A. | Virat Kohli |
| B. | Ayushmann Khurrana |
| C. | Priyanka Chopra |
| D. | Akshay Kumar |
| Answer» C. Priyanka Chopra | |
| 49. |
With regards to the recent Singapore Convention on Mediation, consider the following statements:n1. It is also known as the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation.n2. Currently, the convention has 50 signatories.n3. It is the first UN treaty to be named after Singapore.nWhich of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 2u00263 |
| B. | Only 1u00263 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 50. |
Which is the first Union Territory to be linked with Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) in India? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Chandigarh |
| C. | Andaman u0026 Nicobar |
| D. | Jammu u0026 Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |