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1) Consider the following statements about Gram Nyayalayas: 1. The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power of a High Court Judge. 2. They have both civil and criminal jurisdiction over the offences. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 only b) 2 only […]

1) Which among the following is correct about Finance Commission? a) Statutory body b) Appointed by president c) Permanent commission d) All of the above Answer: b • The Finance Commission is appointed by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution. No committee is constituted for the purpose. • It is constituted every 5 […]

1) Currently, limit of insurance cover in case of bank failure on deposits is a) ₹15 lakh b) ₹5 lakh c) ₹10 lakh d) ₹1 lakh Answer: b • In Budget 2020, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to increase the limit of insurance cover in case of bank failure on deposits to ₹5 lakh […]

1) SAMPRITI-IX is a joint military training exercise between India and a) Nepal b) Sri Lanka c) Bangladesh d) Myanmar Answer: c • SAMPRITI-IX is a joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh. • It will be conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya from 3rd-16th February, 2020. 2) As per Indian political system, which among the […]

1) Which among the following districts were ranked first in Aspirational Districts Programme ranking? a) Chandauli , Uttar Pradesh b) Bolangir , Odisha c) YSR, Andhra Pradesh d) None of the above Answer: a • The Chandauli district of UP topped the list followed by Bolangir of Odisha, YSR (AP) in second and third positions […]

1) Which among the following is the cheapest edible oil available naturally? a) Palm oil b) Coconut oil c) Sunflower oil d) Mustard oil Answer: a • India has cut import duty on crude palm oil (CPO) and refined, bleached and deodorised (RBD) palm oil, and also moved RBD oil from the “free” to the […]

1) Which among the following states doesn’t have a Legislative Council? a) Bihar b) Karnataka c) Maharashtra d) Andhra Pradesh Answer: d • Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a statutory resolution seeking the abolition of the Legislative Council. • Under Article 169 of the constitution, Parliament may by law create or abolish the second chamber […]

1) The agreement to upgrade Ashuganj-Akhaura road into a 4-lane highway is signed between India and a) Pakistan b) Bangladesh c) Afghanistan d) Bhutan Answer: b • India and Bangladesh signed an agreement to upgrade Ashuganj-Akhaura road into a 4-lane highway on 24 January. The agreement aim is to upgrade the 50.58-kilometre long road between […]

1) National Girl Child Day celebrated on: a) 24th January b) 25th January c) 26th January d) None of the above Answer: a • National Girl Child Day is celebrated on 24 January. The day aims to create awareness about the rights of the girl child in India. It aims to improve the condition of […]

1) Democracy Index 2019, released annually by The Economist Intelligence Unit, categorised India as a a) full democracy b) flawed democracy c) hybrid regime d) authoritarian regime Answer: b • In 2019, India slipped 10 places to 51st position. It is placed in the “flawed democracy” category, which also includes Bangladesh (5.88). • Based on […]