Quizes
1) Which of the following became the first state in India to treat Hepatitis-C patients through oral medicine? a) Kerala b) Tamil Nadu c) Odisha d) Haryana Answer: d • Haryana has emerged as the first state in India to treat Hepatitis-C patients through oral medicine. • Hepatitis C is an infectious liver disease caused […]
1) Simbex 2018, is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which of the following countries? a) Sri Lanka b) Singapore c) South Korea d) Seychelles Answer: b • Bilateral Exercise Between Indian & Republic of Singapore Navies – SIMBEX 18 – marks Silver Jubilee this Year. • The 25th edition of SIMBEX, an acronym […]
1) The Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018 is being organised by which of the following ministries? a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment c) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare d) Ministry of Electronics & IT Answer: b • “Global IT Challenge for Youth with […]
1) The National Sample Survey Organisation comes under the aegis of a) Ministry of Labour and Employment b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation c) Ministry of Human Resource Development d) Ministry of Home Affairs Answer: b • The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), formerly called the National Sample Survey Organisation is the largest organisation […]
1) Which of the following groups is India not a part of? a) Australia Group b) Nuclear Suppliers Group c) Wassenaar Agreement d) Missile Technology Control Regime Answer: b • Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) o Established in April 1987, it is a voluntary association of 35 countries and four “unilateral adherents” that follow its […]
1) Samruddhi Scheme to boost employment opportunities for SC/ST youth through entrepreneurship was launched by a) Odisha b) Maharashtra c) Kerala d) Karnataka Answer: d • Following the success of Unnati and Airavata schemes, Karnataka Social Welfare Department today launched the Samruddhi scheme. • Karnataka Social Welfare Department launched the Samruddhi scheme to boost employment […]
1) What are the minimum and maximum age limits for joining Atal Pension Yojana? a) 18-40 b) 15-60 c) 1-unlimited d) 18-55 Answer: a • Easy to Explain Benefits drive Atal Pension Yojana (APY) backed by Government of India’s Guarantee. • Atal Pension Yojana (APY) addresses the old age income security of the working poor […]
1) The International Solar Alliance is a joint initiative of India and which of the following countries? a) Japan b) France c) Brazil d) Australia Answer: b • The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Botswana announced their decision to join the International Solar Alliance. • The International Solar Alliance […]
1) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana was launched by a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment c) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs Answer: c • Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals […]
1) Visakha guidelines are concerned with which among the following issues? a) Sexual Harassment at workplace b) Maternity benefits c) Credit target for women entrepreneurs d) Domestic abuse Answer: a • The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a PIL petition to extend the Vishakha guidelines against sexual harassment in workplace to ashrams, madrasas and […]