2020
1) Everyyear, International Day of Older Persons is observed on a) 1st October b) 2nd October c) 14th November d) 31st March Answer: a • International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1st October every year.It is designated in 1990 by the United Nations General Assembly. 2) RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment […]
1) Statement of Intent on ‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’ is signed between India and a) Malaysia b) Netherlands c) China d) France Answer: b • NITI Aayog and Embassy of the Netherlands sign Statement of Intent on ‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’. • Key elements include i) lowering the net carbon footprint in industrial […]
1) Himalayan Chandra Telescope, a 2-m diameter optical-infrared telescope, operated remotely by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is located in a) Ladakh b) Bangalore c) Tamil Nadu d) Madhya Pradesh Answer: a • The Telescope is housed within the Indian Astronomical Observatory at Ladakh.It is operated remotely by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), […]
1) The blending of hydrogen with CNG provides a blended gas termed as HCNG. Which among the following are advantages of HCNG? a) Easy to commercialize b) Cheaper availability of Hydrogen c) Higher octane rating d) None of the above Answer: c • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allowed use of H-CNG (18% […]
1) Mission Sahakar, recently heard in news, aims to a) double farmers’ income b) double agricultural exports c) halve nitrogen pollution d) none of the above Answer: a • NCDC has started Mission Sahakar to double farmers’ income by 2022.NCDC has sanctioned as first instalment, funds amounting to Rs 19444 crores to the states of […]
1) How many members does National Medical Commission (NMC) have, once it replaces Medical Coucil of India (MCI)? a) 5 b) 8 c) 4 d) 33 Answer: d • The Union government has set up the National Medical Commission (NMC) along with four other autonomous boards while abolishing the MCI.The Centre has notified the 33-member […]
1) Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)Special Ministerial conference was held recently. It is headquartered at a) New Delhi b) Beijing c) Nur Sultan d) Shanghai Answer: c • It is an inter-governmental forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.Secretariat is at Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. 2) Which among […]
1) Central Pollution Control Board CPCB is a statutory organisation which was constituted under: a) Air Act, 1981 b) Water Act, 1974 c) Environment Act, 1986 d) None of the above Answer: b • CPCB is a statutory organisation which was constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. […]
1) Which among the following countries are not part of Arab League? a) Saudi Arabia b) Syria c) Iran d) Egypt Answer: b • Syria’s participation has been suspended due to the government repression during the Syrian Civil War. • In a response to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain normalising their ties with Israel, […]
1) Which among the following statements are incorrect about Select Committee of Rajya Sabha? a) Chaired by ruling party b) Disbanded after submitting report c) Reports to be submitted within 1 month d) None of the above Answer: c • Recently, the government pushed through two crucial agriculture Bills in Rajya Sabha, rejecting Opposition demands […]