2020
1) Last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court is a) Curative Petition b) Review Petition c) Judicial Review d) Presidential Pardon Answer: a • Curative Petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court which is normally decided by judges in-chamber. It is only in rare cases that […]
1) What is the theme of the exercise MILAN 2020? a) Synergy Across the Seas b) Friendship Across the Seas c) Enhancing Regional Cooperation for Combating Unlawful Activities at Sea d) None of the above Answer: a • The exercise with the theme “Synergy Across the Seas” would provide an excellent opportunity for Operational Commanders […]
1) Who is not eligible under Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana? a) Under Rs 1.5 Cr in GST tax bracket b) Applicants shouldn’t be covered under NPS c) Age bracket of 18 to 60 years d) None of the above Answer: c • All small shopkeepers, self-employed persons and retail traders aged between 18-40 […]
1) Which among the following is not one of the languages mentioned in 8th schedule of Indian constitution? a) Tulu b) Sindhi c) Dogri d) Maithili Answer: a • Sindhi language was added in 1967. Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992. Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were […]
1) Which country topped the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2019? a) Spain b) France c) Japan d) China Answer: a • Spain topped the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2019. • India has ranked 34th in the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) of the World Economic Forum for the year 2019. […]
1) Which among the following is the latest city to enter as world UNESCO World heritage site from India? a) Jaipur b) Udaipur c) Jodhpur d) None of the above Answer: a • India gets its 38th world UNESCO World heritage site As Pink City Jaipur. 2) Restoration work of architectural genius, Markandeshwar was initiated […]
1) Yakshagana is a rare and unique traditional theatre of a) Kerala b) Tamil Nadu c) Odisha d) Karnataka Answer: d • Yakshagana is a rare and unique traditional theatre of Karnataka state in India. 2) Lai Haraoba, a ritualistic festival observed in Manipuri is celebrated by the community of a) Meitei b) Zeliangrong c) […]
1) Which Sikh guru founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s? a) Guru Nanak b) Guru Gobind Singh c) Guru Arjun Singh d) None of the above Answer: d • The birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh was celebrated on January 2nd this year. He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the […]
1) Last session of Indian History Congress was held in a) Kerala b) New Delhi c) Rajasthan d) Gujarat Answer: a • Recently, the 80th session of the Indian History Congress (IHC) was held at Kannur, Kerala. 2) Identify the wrongly matched combinations of schemes and the states that launched them. a) Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana […]
1) Which social media introduced helpline number for safety of women? a) Whatsapp b) Facebook c) Telegram d) None of the above Answer: a • The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has launched a dedicated women helpline, ‘Damini’ • The unique number “81142-77777” has been subscribed for the helpline, which is an extension […]