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51.	Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, which of the following are selected in the special clean-up initiative focused on 100 iconic heritages, spiritual and cultural places in the country?1) Vaishno Devi2) Taj Mahal3) Qutub Minar4) Manikarnika Ghat
A.	2, 3, 4
B.	1, 2, 3
C.	1, 2, 4
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

52.	Induction of the Indian Skill Development Services will be through
A.	UPSC Civil Services Exam
B.	IES exam
C.	A separate exam
D.	SSC exam
Answer» C. A separate exam

Discussion

53.	Urban Development Ministry signs MoU with whom for special edition on Swachh Bharat Mission?
A.	Panchtantra
B.	Amar Chitra Katha
C.	Tinkle Digest
D.	Science Reporter
Answer» C. Tinkle Digest

Discussion

54.	Which of the following is/are true?1) Quality Council of India is a government agency.2) It has been tasked to substantiate Open Defecation Free (ODF) claims of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

55.	Which of the following is/are true regarding Pravasi Bhartiya Divas? 1) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year2) Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was launched in 2014.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

56.	The Government has decided to constitute a Committee to study the existing sports gover ce frame work. It will be headed by
A.	Abhinav Bindra
B.	Nandan Kamath
C.	Injeti Srinivas
D.	Anju Bobby George
Answer» D. Anju Bobby George

Discussion

57.	Which of the following is/are true? 1) Health insurance is allowed for AYUSH treatment.2) However this insurance does not come under regulations of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and is managed by Ministry of AYUSH.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2

Discussion

58.	Which of the following are measures taken to help strengthen IPR ecosystem in India?1) Made IPR registration free2) Give IPR Enforcement Toolkit to Police3) IPR Awareness Campaign for Children
A.	2, 3
B.	1, 2
C.	1, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. 1, 2

Discussion

59.	Which of the following is/are true regarding Maternity Benefit Programme? 1) It is not extended to entire India.2) The scheme is formulated under the National Food Security Act.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

60.	Which of the following is/are true regarding Maternity Benefit Programme?1) All preg t women and lactating mothers including government employees will get the schemes benefit of compensation of wage loss.2) The cash incentive given is Rs.8000/-.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

61.	Noble Prize Series has been started by1) Noble Media2) Department of Biotechnology, India3) Government of Sweden
A.	2, 3
B.	1, 2
C.	1, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. 1, 3

Discussion

62.	Which of the following are interventions under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram?1) Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation programme2) Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene3) Peer Education
A.	1, 2
B.	1, 3
C.	2, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

63.	Which of the following areas are covered under the planned Gandhi Circuit?1) Rajkot2) Dandi3) Gandhinagar
A.	1, 2
B.	2, 3
C.	1, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. 2, 3

Discussion

64.	Which of the following measures are deemed to help the Indian Defence Manufacturing sector?1) Playing field between public sector undertakings and private players is evened out.2) The MSMEs are being included in the process by setting rules suitable to them.3) Introduction of Indigenous Design Development and Manufacture category
A.	2, 3
B.	1, 2
C.	1, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

65.	As per the new Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) 2016, what is the ceiling for projects to be reserved for MSMEs?
A.	10 crore
B.	5 crore
C.	1 crore
D.	15 crore
Answer» B. 5 crore

Discussion

66.	Which of the following are not a part of activities under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)? 1) Micro-irrigation2) Village Tourism3) Sensitization of youth4) Activities for honouring village elders5) Mahila Gram Sabhas
A.	2, 3, 4, 5
B.	1, 3, 5
C.	1, 2, 3, 4
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

67.	Which of the following is/are true regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana? 1) Village with population of 2000-3000 in plain areas and 500-2000 in hilly, tribal and difficult areas are to be selected by MPs for development under the scheme.2) Three Grams chosen by each MP will be developed by 2019.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

68.	Which of the following are broad range of activities under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)?1) Social Security2) Good Gover ce3) Economic Development4) Personal Development
A.	2, 3, 4
B.	2, 3
C.	1, 2, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

69.	Which of the following will be avenues of funding the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana?1) Separate budgetary provision for grants from 2015-16 budget2) Gram Panchayat s own revenue3) Corporate Social Responsibility funds
A.	2
B.	2, 3
C.	1, 2
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. 1, 2

Discussion

70.	Which of the following is/are true regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)? 1) The Tehsildar will be the nodal officer for implementing the SAGY.2) Critical fi cial gaps will be filled by special grants provided separately in the Budget.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

71.	Which of the following is/are true regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)? 1) Bal Sabhas to discuss children specific issues and concerns will be held.2) e-literacy is a goal of SAGY.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

Discussion

72.	Which of the following is/are true regarding National Action Plan for Children, 2016 (NPAC)?1) The NPAC does not focus on online child abuse.2) The NPAC 2016 is based on the principles embedded in the National Policy for Children 2013.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

73.	Which of the following are recommendations of Gulshan Rai Committee on Cyber security?1) Utilize more secure foreign servers instead of less secure local ones.2) A separate agency for online cyber-crime registration, monitoring3) Establish Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.
A.	1, 3
B.	1, 2
C.	2, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

74.	Andhra Pradesh is seeking collaboration with which company for initiatives in e-gover ce and cybersecurity?
A.	Google
B.	Microsoft
C.	Intel
D.	Apple
Answer» C. Intel

Discussion

75.	Which of the following cities are chosen for Smart Ganga City Scheme in Phase 1?1) Patna2) Barrackpore.3) Rishikesh
A.	1, 3
B.	1, 2
C.	2, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

76.	Which of the following is/are true?1) IIMs do not grant degrees.2) IIM Bill, 2017, would declare IIMs as Institutions of National Importance.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

Discussion

77.	Which of the following is/are true?1) The Armed Forces Tribunal came into being in 2001.2) Each Bench comprises of two Administrative Members.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

78.	Health Ministry to launch population based prevention, screening and control programme for five non-communicable diseases. Which of the following are those diseases?1) Hypertension2) Oral Cavity Cancer3) Breast Cancer
A.	1, 3
B.	2, 3
C.	1
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

79.	Convention 182 and Convention 138 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is related to
A.	Humane working conditions
B.	Child Labour
C.	Equality of pay between women and men
D.	Exploitation of workers
Answer» C. Equality of pay between women and men

Discussion

80.	Who developed Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT)?1) Indian Council of Medical Research2) Indian Agricultural Research Institute3) National Institute of Nutrition
A.	1, 2
B.	2, 3
C.	1, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

81.	Which of the following is/are true regarding National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?1) 1,00,000 youths in Ganga basin states will be trained and deployed as 'Swachhta Doots'.2) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan is entrusted with this task.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

82.	What is Mission 41k related to?
A.	Malnutrition
B.	Breast Cancer
C.	Railways
D.	Disinvestment
Answer» D. Disinvestment

Discussion

83.	The ICT academy recently has garnered praise from the NITI Aayog and the Aayog has suggested replicating its model in all interested states. In which state the ICT Academy originally began?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Kerala
C.	Karnataka
D.	Tamil Nadu
Answer» E.

Discussion

84.	What is/are the new feature in the Shan-E-Punjab Express?
A.	CCTV Cameras
B.	Bio Toilets
C.	Bio-Toilets and Wi-Fi
D.	Wi-Fi and entertainment unit
Answer» B. Bio Toilets

Discussion

85.	Who has launched the Grand Innovation Challenge ?
A.	PMO
B.	Ministry of Science and Technology
C.	NITI Aayog
D.	Atal Innovation Programme
Answer» D. Atal Innovation Programme

Discussion

86.	Which of the following is/are part of the green initiative/s of the Indian Railways?1) CNG train2) Solar-panel powered train3) Solar power plant on stations
A.	3
B.	2, 3
C.	1, 2
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

87.	Indian Railways is conducting trial runs with high speed Talgo train coaches. They are associated with which country?
A.	Japan
B.	Spain
C.	China
D.	Russia
Answer» C. China

Discussion

88.	Rail Connectivity exists to which of the capitals of the North-eastern States?1) Itanagar2) Gangtok3) Agartala
A.	3
B.	1, 3
C.	1, 2
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. 1, 2

Discussion

89.	What is Solar City?
A.	One which aims at minimum 10% reduction in projected demand of conventional energy
B.	One which generates at least 50% energy through solar power
C.	One which generates at least 80% energy through renewable energy sources
D.	A sports city
Answer» B. One which generates at least 50% energy through solar power

Discussion

90.	How many Model Solar Cities will be developed?
A.	10
B.	8
C.	12
D.	15
Answer» C. 12

Discussion

91.	Solar Mamas are trained in which institute in India?
A.	TERI
B.	Barefoot College
C.	IIT Delhi
D.	IIT Chennai
Answer» C. IIT Delhi

Discussion

92.	What is Solar Mamas ?
A.	An astronomical phenomenon
B.	Solar household equipment for women
C.	A revolution of mars around Sun
D.	Women solar engineers
Answer» E.

Discussion

93.	Which of the following statements is/are correct about NITI aayog? 1. A serving IES officer can become a part time member of Niti Aayog.2. A union minister can become a full time members of Niti Aayog
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both
D.	None
Answer» E.

Discussion

94.	Who headed the Committee on Digital Payments?
A.	Ratan P Watal
B.	Ratan P Wasan
C.	Ratan P Wagle
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Ratan P Wasan

Discussion

95.	Which state will be setting up a special panel to stop child trafficking?
A.	West Bengal
B.	Odisha
C.	Bihar
D.	Jharkhand
Answer» B. Odisha

Discussion

96.	Which of the following is true regarding Biomedical Equipment Management and Mainte ce Program (BMMP)?
A.	Outsource mainte ce of equipment
B.	Train a dedicated workforce that handles mainte ce
C.	Train hospital employees in equipment mainte ce
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Train a dedicated workforce that handles mainte ce

Discussion

97.	Saanjhi Saanjh is
A.	Social Welfare scheme
B.	A News Paper
C.	E-gover ce Initiative
D.	Art Program
Answer» C. E-gover ce Initiative

Discussion

98.	Which of the following is/are true regarding Adopt a Home programme?1) It is for adopting Elderly Homes by corporate sector and individuals.2) Private Elderly homes can also be started or adopted under it.
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

99.	Which of the following funds Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations (CEPI)?1) Government of Norway2) World Economic Forum3) Government of India
A.	2
B.	1, 2
C.	1, 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

100.	Exercise EKUVERIN is with
A.	Madagascar
B.	Oman
C.	Maldives
D.	Sri Lanka
Answer» D. Sri Lanka

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in GS questions based on daily current affairs.

Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, which of the following are selected in the special clean-up initiative focused on 100 iconic heritages, spiritual and cultural places in the country?1) Vaishno Devi2) Taj Mahal3) Qutub Minar4) Manikarnika Ghat

Induction of the Indian Skill Development Services will be through

Urban Development Ministry signs MoU with whom for special edition on Swachh Bharat Mission?

Which of the following is/are true?1) Quality Council of India is a government agency.2) It has been tasked to substantiate Open Defecation Free (ODF) claims of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).

Which of the following is/are true regarding Pravasi Bhartiya Divas? 1) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year2) Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was launched in 2014.

The Government has decided to constitute a Committee to study the existing sports gover ce frame work. It will be headed by

Which of the following is/are true? 1) Health insurance is allowed for AYUSH treatment.2) However this insurance does not come under regulations of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and is managed by Ministry of AYUSH.

Which of the following are measures taken to help strengthen IPR ecosystem in India?1) Made IPR registration free2) Give IPR Enforcement Toolkit to Police3) IPR Awareness Campaign for Children

Which of the following is/are true regarding Maternity Benefit Programme? 1) It is not extended to entire India.2) The scheme is formulated under the National Food Security Act.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Maternity Benefit Programme?1) All preg t women and lactating mothers including government employees will get the schemes benefit of compensation of wage loss.2) The cash incentive given is Rs.8000/-.

Noble Prize Series has been started by1) Noble Media2) Department of Biotechnology, India3) Government of Sweden

Which of the following are interventions under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram?1) Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation programme2) Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene3) Peer Education

Which of the following areas are covered under the planned Gandhi Circuit?1) Rajkot2) Dandi3) Gandhinagar

As per the new Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) 2016, what is the ceiling for projects to be reserved for MSMEs?

Which of the following are not a part of activities under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)? 1) Micro-irrigation2) Village Tourism3) Sensitization of youth4) Activities for honouring village elders5) Mahila Gram Sabhas

Which of the following is/are true regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana? 1) Village with population of 2000-3000 in plain areas and 500-2000 in hilly, tribal and difficult areas are to be selected by MPs for development under the scheme.2) Three Grams chosen by each MP will be developed by 2019.

Which of the following are broad range of activities under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)?1) Social Security2) Good Gover ce3) Economic Development4) Personal Development

Which of the following will be avenues of funding the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana?1) Separate budgetary provision for grants from 2015-16 budget2) Gram Panchayat s own revenue3) Corporate Social Responsibility funds

Which of the following is/are true regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)? 1) The Tehsildar will be the nodal officer for implementing the SAGY.2) Critical fi cial gaps will be filled by special grants provided separately in the Budget.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)? 1) Bal Sabhas to discuss children specific issues and concerns will be held.2) e-literacy is a goal of SAGY.

Which of the following is/are true regarding National Action Plan for Children, 2016 (NPAC)?1) The NPAC does not focus on online child abuse.2) The NPAC 2016 is based on the principles embedded in the National Policy for Children 2013.

Which of the following are recommendations of Gulshan Rai Committee on Cyber security?1) Utilize more secure foreign servers instead of less secure local ones.2) A separate agency for online cyber-crime registration, monitoring3) Establish Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

Andhra Pradesh is seeking collaboration with which company for initiatives in e-gover ce and cybersecurity?

Which of the following cities are chosen for Smart Ganga City Scheme in Phase 1?1) Patna2) Barrackpore.3) Rishikesh

Which of the following is/are true?1) IIMs do not grant degrees.2) IIM Bill, 2017, would declare IIMs as Institutions of National Importance.

Which of the following is/are true?1) The Armed Forces Tribunal came into being in 2001.2) Each Bench comprises of two Administrative Members.

Health Ministry to launch population based prevention, screening and control programme for five non-communicable diseases. Which of the following are those diseases?1) Hypertension2) Oral Cavity Cancer3) Breast Cancer

Convention 182 and Convention 138 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is related to

Who developed Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT)?1) Indian Council of Medical Research2) Indian Agricultural Research Institute3) National Institute of Nutrition

Which of the following is/are true regarding National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?1) 1,00,000 youths in Ganga basin states will be trained and deployed as 'Swachhta Doots'.2) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan is entrusted with this task.

What is Mission 41k related to?

The ICT academy recently has garnered praise from the NITI Aayog and the Aayog has suggested replicating its model in all interested states. In which state the ICT Academy originally began?

What is/are the new feature in the Shan-E-Punjab Express?

Who has launched the Grand Innovation Challenge ?

Which of the following is/are part of the green initiative/s of the Indian Railways?1) CNG train2) Solar-panel powered train3) Solar power plant on stations

Indian Railways is conducting trial runs with high speed Talgo train coaches. They are associated with which country?

Rail Connectivity exists to which of the capitals of the North-eastern States?1) Itanagar2) Gangtok3) Agartala

What is Solar City?

How many Model Solar Cities will be developed?

Solar Mamas are trained in which institute in India?

What is Solar Mamas ?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about NITI aayog? 1. A serving IES officer can become a part time member of Niti Aayog.2. A union minister can become a full time members of Niti Aayog

Who headed the Committee on Digital Payments?

Which state will be setting up a special panel to stop child trafficking?

Which of the following is true regarding Biomedical Equipment Management and Mainte ce Program (BMMP)?

Saanjhi Saanjh is

Which of the following is/are true regarding Adopt a Home programme?1) It is for adopting Elderly Homes by corporate sector and individuals.2) Private Elderly homes can also be started or adopted under it.

Which of the following funds Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations (CEPI)?1) Government of Norway2) World Economic Forum3) Government of India

Exercise EKUVERIN is with