1. With reference to 'Organiation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. ⏩ 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. ⏩ 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2016 ]
2. Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture? [UPSC 2016 ]
3. With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct? ⏩ 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. ⏩ 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2016 ]
4. 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to ____________. [UPSC 2016]
5. 'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to ____________. [UPSC 2016 ]
6. 'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the ______________. [UPSC 2016 ]
7. India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking? [UPSC 2016 ]
8. With reference to the Trans- Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. ⏩ 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2016 ]
9. Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit ⏩ 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit ⏩ 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 [UPSC 2016 ]
10. 'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at [UPSC 2016 ]
11. 'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to _______. [UPSC 2016 ]
12. Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'? [UPSC 2016 ]
13. 'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of [UPSC 2016 ]
14. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an [UPSC 2017 ]
15. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and [UPSC 2017 ]
16. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India? [UPSC 2017 ]
17. The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to [UPSC 2017 ]
18. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations. ⏩ 2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2017 ]
19. Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)? [UPSC 2017 ]
20. With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. ⏩ 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. ⏩ Which of the above statements is/are correct? [UPSC 2017 ]
21. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world? [UPSC 2017 ]
22. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to [UPSC 2017 ]
23. What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'? ⏩ 1. It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies. ⏩ 2. It automatically becomes a member of 'The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)'. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2018 ]
24. 'Rule of Law Index' is released by which of the following? [UPSC 2018 ]
25. The term 'two-state solution' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of [UPSC 2018 ]
26. International Labour Organization's Convention 138 and 182 are related to [UPSC 2018 ]
27. In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'? [UPSC 2018 ]
28. Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries? [UPSC 2019 ]
29. The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in reference to [UPSC 2019 ]
30. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the [UPSC 2019 ]
31. Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the [UPSC 2019 ]
32. Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of [UPSC 2019 ]
33. In India, the term 'Public Key Infrastructure' is used in the context of __________. [UPSC 2020 ]
34. In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20? . [UPSC 2020 ]
35. Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? ⏩ 1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets ⏩ 2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks. ⏩ 3. requirements Consumption of farm households ⏩ 4. Post-harvest expense ⏩ 5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2020 ]
36. The term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of [UPSC 2020 ]
37. In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under 'IAEA Safeguards' while others are not? [UPSC 2020 ]
38. With reference to recent developments regarding 'Recombinant Vector Vaccine', consider the following statements: ⏩ 1.Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines. ⏩ 2.Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2021 ]
39. The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of [UPSC 2021 ]
40. With reference to India, consider the following statements: ⏩1.When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. ⏩2.State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. ⏩Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2021 ]
41. With reference to the 'G20 Common Framework', consider the following statements: ⏩1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. ⏩2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt. ⏩Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
42. With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of 'Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)'? ⏩1. Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of lIBs. ⏩2. IlBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation. ⏩3. The interest received as well as capital gains on lIBs are not taxable. ⏩Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
43. With reference to foreign-owned e- commerce firms, operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? ⏩1. They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market- places. ⏩2. The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited. ⏩Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2022 ]
44. Which one of the following situations best reflects 'Indirect Transfers' often talked about in media recently with reference to India? [UPSC 2022 ]
45. With reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct? ⏩1. Acquiring new technology is capital expenditure. ⏩2. Debt financing is considered capital expenditure, while equity financing is considered revenue expenditure. ⏩Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2022 ]
46. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings. ⏩ 2. Dated securities issued at market- related rates in auctions form a large component of internal debt. ⏩ Which of the above statements is/are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
47. With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements : ⏩1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. ⏩2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately. ⏩3. It has seamless portability across the country. ⏩Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? [UPSC 2022 ]
48. With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements: ⏩1. Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data. ⏩2. In Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks. ⏩3. Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation. ⏩Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
49. With reference to 'Software as a Service (SaaS)', consider the following statements: ⏩1. SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields. ⏩2. SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices. ⏩3. Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of Saas. ⏩Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
50. The World's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja? [UPSC 2022 ]
51. Consider the following pairs: Country Important reason for being in the news recently ⏩1. Chad - Setting up of permanent military base by China. ⏩2. Guinea - Suspension of Constitution and Government by military ⏩3. Lebanon - Severe and prolonged economic depression ⏩4. Tunisia - Suspension of Parliament by President. ⏩How many pairs given above are correctly matched? [UPSC 2022 ]
52. With reference to the United National Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention. ⏩ 2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea. ⏩ 3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. ⏩ Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
53. With reference to Non- Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements: ⏩1. They enable the digital representation of physical assets. ⏩2. They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain. ⏩3. They can be traded or exchanged at equivalency and therefore can be used as a medium of commercial transactions. ⏩Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
54. With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat. ⏩ 2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar. ⏩ 3. Bangladesh-China- India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China. ⏩ How many of the above statements are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
55. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: ⏩Statement-I : One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm. ⏩Statement-II : The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC 2023 ]
56. Consider the following statements: Statement-l Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council' Statement-ll The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to being technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement? [UPSC 2023 ]
57. Consider the following statement : ⏩1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). ⏩2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. ⏩3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. How many of the above statements are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
58. Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: ⏩1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. ⏩2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women. ⏩3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women. ⏩4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age. ⏩How many of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
59. Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy: ⏩1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women. ⏩2. It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth. ⏩3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents. ⏩4. It addresses non- nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis. How many of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
60. Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine? [UPSC 2023 ]