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This section includes 114 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your GS questions based on daily current affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Gram Vidyut Abhiyantas will |
| A. | Monitor the village electrification process |
| B. | Undertake electrification process |
| C. | Decide which villages are to be electrified on priority basis |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Undertake electrification process | |
| 2. |
Shri Devendra Jhajharia is in news because |
| A. | He is a social worker |
| B. | He is an economist |
| C. | He is the new member of NITI Aayog |
| D. | He won a medal at Rio |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Shri Mariyappan Thangavelu is in news because |
| A. | He is a social worker |
| B. | He is an economist |
| C. | He is the new member of NITI Aayog |
| D. | He won a medal at Rio |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Shri Varun Bhati is in news because |
| A. | He is the new member of NITI Aayog |
| B. | He is an economist |
| C. | He won a medal at Rio |
| D. | He is a social worker |
| Answer» D. He is a social worker | |
| 5. |
Saur Sujala Scheme is related to |
| A. | Solar irrigation pumps |
| B. | Solar cooker |
| C. | Solar water heater |
| D. | Electricity from solar power |
| Answer» B. Solar cooker | |
| 6. |
Which of the following is/are true regarding National Alliance againstOnline Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation?1) Bring a common definition of child pornography2) Try cases related to online abuse and exploitation of children3) Showcases success stories of prevention of online abuse of children |
| A. | 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 1, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 7. |
Which of the following is/are true regarding the Adoption Regulations, 2017? 1) Adoptions by relatives need not be reported to CARA.2) CARA shall be facilitating all adoptions under the JJ Act, 2015. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 8. |
ATAGS is related to |
| A. | Defence System |
| B. | Automatic toll collection |
| C. | An experimental medicine in cancer treatment |
| D. | Genes |
| Answer» B. Automatic toll collection | |
| 9. |
Recently the word Cold Start came into news. It is related to |
| A. | Diplomacy |
| B. | Defence |
| C. | Space Technology |
| D. | Environmental Conservation and Pollution Abatement |
| Answer» C. Space Technology | |
| 10. |
Jagadish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology will be established with the help of? |
| A. | ISRO |
| B. | DRDO |
| C. | BEL |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. BEL | |
| 11. |
Which is the first state in the country to become Open Defecation Free in urban areas? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |
| 12. |
Which of the following facilities are included in recently launched Smart Toilets?1) Mobile Charging2) Bank ATM3) Water ATM |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
The headquarter of DRDO is in - |
| A. | Bangalore |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Vishakhapattanam |
| D. | New Delhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is a measure recently launched regarding urban public toilets? |
| A. | Toilet Locator App |
| B. | Toilets with wi-fi |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Toilets with wi-fi | |
| 15. |
Coal Mitra Web Portal is primarily for |
| A. | Register complaints regarding illegal mining |
| B. | Facilitate flexibility in utilization of domestic coal |
| C. | Register grievances regarding leases and other matters |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Register grievances regarding leases and other matters | |
| 16. |
Citizen Engagement Window SAMVAD is related to |
| A. | External Affairs Sector |
| B. | Defence sector |
| C. | Power sector |
| D. | Fi ce Sector |
| Answer» D. Fi ce Sector | |
| 17. |
India s first Reverse Vendor Machine has been setup in |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Bengaluru |
| D. | New Delhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Who would be beneficiaries of the MoU between CRPF and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship?1) Disabled personnel2) Widows of martyrs3) Interested Civilians |
| A. | 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 1, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
MoU has been exchanged between CRPF and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship for1) Training CRPF Personnel into various vocational skills2) Provide retired CRPF Personnel with vocational skills3) Use CRPF to spread benefits of Skill Development Schemes |
| A. | 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 1, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 | |
| 20. |
Which of the following are recent initiatives for consumers?1) Mobile app2) 14404 number for national consumer helpline3) Launch of a Microsite |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Online Consumer Mediation Centre has been started in |
| A. | Bengaluru |
| B. | Noida |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» B. Noida | |
| 22. |
The Vanjeevan programme will concentrate on which of the following states in the first phase?1) Assam2) Gujarat3) Jharkhand |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 | |
| 23. |
What is Bunkar-Mitra? |
| A. | Helpline for handloom weavers |
| B. | Scheme for rejuvenation of land |
| C. | Initiative for water conservation and watershed management |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Scheme for rejuvenation of land | |
| 24. |
The Sub-Committee constituted by the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) to examine the issue relating to online sale of drugs has recommended which of the following?1) Creation of a National Portal to act as the nodal platform for transacting and monitoring online sale of drugs2) No Geographical restrictions for operation of e-pharmacies3) Existing licensees of retail sale of drugs would also be able to register for online sale of drugs |
| A. | 1, 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 25. |
National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood (Vanjeevan) will be launched in |
| A. | Dispur |
| B. | Raipur |
| C. | Bhubaneswar |
| D. | Ranchi |
| Answer» D. Ranchi | |
| 26. |
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Center for Policy Research and Analysis is formally launched in |
| A. | Shillong |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Pune |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 27. |
Which of the following need mandatory labelling under the BEE standards and labelling programme?1) Ceiling fans2) Washing machine3) Room Air Conditioners |
| A. | 1, 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 28. |
Which of the following are schemes related to Solar and renewable energy launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)? 1) Solar Zones2) 1000 MW of Grid- Connected Solar Power Projects by CPSUs3) 300 MW of Grid connected Solar PV Power Projects by Defence Establishments4) Solar Cities Programme |
| A. | 1, 3, 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 2, 4 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Which of the following roads will be included in the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas?1) State Highways2) Village Roads3) Major District Roads |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 30. |
The CRPF, for the first time, is raising an exclusive composite tribal Battalion by recruiting from which region? |
| A. | Bastar |
| B. | Dantewada |
| C. | Gadchiroli |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Dantewada | |
| 31. |
Which of the following is/are true regarding the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)?1) The age group covered is 11-18 years.2) It covers males and females from rural areas only. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Department of Telecommunications has launched IVRS for call drop issue. Customers will get calls from |
| A. | 1955 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1840 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» B. 1947 | |
| 33. |
Which of the following is/are true regarding Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas?1) The scheme comes under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.2) The fund sharing pattern will be 90:10 for LWE affected areas. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 34. |
Which of the following are principles of the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)?1) Adolescent leadership2) Equity and inclusion3) Gender Equity |
| A. | 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
SwachhSwasthSarvatra isjoint Initiative of 1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare2) Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation3) Ministry of Human Resource Development |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 | |
| 36. |
Which of the following is/are true regarding NIDHI (National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovations)?1) There are 3 components of NIDHI.2) The first one is PRAYAS. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 37. |
NIDHI is related to |
| A. | Fi cing housing loans and insurance |
| B. | Information system to manage Direct Taxes |
| C. | Fi cing pro-poor schemes |
| D. | Fi cing Start-ups |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Which of the following are key components of SwachhSwasthSarvatra?1) Community Health Centres (CHCs) in ODF blocks supported to achieve Kayakalp certification2) Gram Panchayat of Kayakalp Primary Health Centres (PHCs) prioritized to become ODF3) Training in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
| A. | 1, 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
What is Mining Tenement System (MTS)? |
| A. | Renting a mining block for very short period of time |
| B. | Leasing a mine to locals |
| C. | Automating the entire mineral concession life-cycle |
| D. | Mining using robots |
| Answer» D. Mining using robots | |
| 40. |
Which district overall tops the list for Swachh Bharat Survey? |
| A. | Kottayam |
| B. | Indore |
| C. | Mandi |
| D. | Sindhudurg |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
Who publishes THE STATE OF THE WORLD S CHILDREN 2016 ? |
| A. | WHO |
| B. | UNICEF |
| C. | Amnesty International |
| D. | Red Cross |
| Answer» C. Amnesty International | |
| 42. |
Which ministry won gold in the Web Ratna category in the recently concluded Digital India awards, 2016? |
| A. | Ministry of Defence |
| B. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| C. | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| D. | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Answer» C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment | |
| 43. |
Which of the following is/are true?1) Indian railways will promote Self-help groups (SHGs) for providing catering/cooking services.2) Indian Railways will provide support and access to IRCTC s website. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 44. |
Which of the following is/are true?1) B and C class stations are being earmarked for Self Help Groups.2) SBI is partnering in this project with the Indian Railways. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
ShaGun is a web portalfor |
| A. | Sports |
| B. | Defence |
| C. | Elementary Education |
| D. | Inter-caste Marriage encouragement |
| Answer» D. Inter-caste Marriage encouragement | |
| 46. |
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has created a new Portal. It is called |
| A. | Wonders of India |
| B. | Visit Monuments and Archaeological Sites of India |
| C. | Must See Monuments and Archaeological Sites of India |
| D. | Visit Wonders of India |
| Answer» D. Visit Wonders of India | |
| 47. |
Department of Posts have released two commemorative stamps on 2nd October, 2016. They are related to |
| A. | MGNREGA |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| C. | Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan |
| D. | Make in India and Digital India |
| Answer» D. Make in India and Digital India | |
| 48. |
Which of the following is/are true regarding National AYUSH Mission (NAM)?1) The Government of India provides fi cial assistance to State/UT Governments for co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) & District Hospitals (DHs).2) Fi cial assistance is provided to States / UTs for cultivation of medicinal plants. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 49. |
Which of the following is/are true regarding Health Indicators from the publication THE STATE OF THE WORLD S CHILDREN 2016 brought out by UNICEF? 1) Life expectancy at birth in 2015 in Bangladesh is more as compared to that in India.2) India has lower infant mortality rate than Sri Lanka in 2015. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 50. |
Where is the main program of the Second International Yoga Day going to be, which will be attended by the Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Gurgaon |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» E. | |