2019

1) The Global Peace Index 2019 was recently released by a) World Bank b) Institute for Economics & Peace c) Walk Free Foundation d) UNHCR Answer: b • India’s rank has slipped five places to 141 among 163 countries on the Global Peace Index 2019, while Iceland remains the most peaceful country and Afghanistan the […]

1) Which among the following belongs to orthodox Indian schools of philosophy? a) Ajivikas b) Charvaka c) Buddhism d) None of the above Answer: d • Ajivika is one of the heterodox schools of philosophy like Buddhism and Jainism. • The Ajivikas’ central belief was that absolutely everything is predetermined by fate, or niyati, and […]

1) Where is the Defence Space Agency (DSA) being set up? a) Hyderabad b) Bangalore c) New Delhi d) Andaman and Nicobar Answer: b • With the aim of enhancing the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space, the government has approved the setting up of a new agency which will develop […]

1) India’s first dinosaur museum park was recently inaugurated in a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Sikkim d) Chhattisgarh Answer: a • A new dinosaur museum and fossil park, located in Gujarat’s Mahisagar district, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. • A government release claimed the museum and park, situated in Raiyoli village in Balanisor […]

1) The Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the site where Lord Buddha and his first disciples met traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath. Where is it located? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Maharashtra c) Madhya Pradesh d) Gujarat Answer: a • When it comes to the places to visit in Sarnath, there are some amazing […]

1) Which among the following committee is associated with Food Corporation of India (FCI) reforms? a) Raveendra Dolakiya b) Shanta Kumar c) Kokate Committee d) Justice Rohini Committee Answer: b • Shanta Kumar Committee recommendations o Reduce the number of beneficiaries under the Food Security Act o Allow private players to procure and store food […]

1) Which among the following committee is associated with Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs)? a) Raveendra Dolakiya b) Shanta Kumar c) Kokate Committee d) Justice Rohini Committee Answer: c • The Kokate Committee discussed a total of 418 FDCs “in detail” in consultation with subject experts of relevant therapeutic areas, examined “all” the data submitted by […]

1) Which among the following state has launched India’s first trading programme to combat particulate air pollution – the emission trading scheme (ETS)? a) Kerala b) Maharashtra c) Rajasthan d) Gujarat Answer: d • Gujarat launched India’s first trading programme to combat particulate air pollution on World Environment Day 2019, which has air pollution as […]

1) Which of the following wetlands is not protected under Ramsar Convention? a) Kolleru b) Point Calimere c) Harike d) Majuli Answer: d • Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands specified in list under the convention. • Majuli is a […]

1) Bhuvan Portal is an initiative of a) NIA b) ISRO c) NIC d) None of the above Answer: b • ISRO’s Geo-portal, Bhuvan is providing visualisation services and Earth observation data to users in public domain. 2) National Statistical Office comes under the a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs b) Ministry of Finance c) Ministry […]