Tuesday 25 June 2019

25th June 2019


Q.1) SDG 3 is related to
  1. Health
  2. Education 
  3. Sanitation
  4. None of the above
Q.2) Consider the following statements 
  1. The Peace to Prosperity economic workshop held in Bahrain under the leadership of US.
  2. Palestine agreed to accept the peace plan to be drawn at the workshop.
Select the Correct statements
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3)Consider the following statements regarding Speaker of Lok Sabha.
  1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha leave the office just after dissolution of the assembly.
  2. Business Advisory Committee and Rules Committee work directly under the Chairmanship of the Speaker.
  3. In the case Speaker decides some bill as a money bill, this decision cannot be challenged.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1, 2
  2. 1, 3
  3. 2, 3
  4. 1, 2, 3

Q.4)Consider the following statements regarding Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP).
  1.  It is the first regional non-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.
  2. Indian Coast Guard (ICG)has been designated as the focal point within India for ReCAAP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.5)Consider the following statements regarding Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
  1. SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.
  2. The Institute cooperates closely with several intergovernmental organizations like the United Nations and the European Union.
  3. Trends in International Arms Transfers 2018 Report was released by SIPRI.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 1, 2
  3. 2, 3
  4. 1, 2, 3
Q.6)Consider the following statements.
  1. WHO launched a global campaign urging governments to adopt ‘AWaRe online tool’ to reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
  2. It classifies antibiotics into three groups – Access, Watch and Reserve – and specifies which antibiotics to use for which infections.
  3. The new campaign aims to decrease the proportion of global consumption of antibiotics in the Access group to at least 60%.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1, 3
  2. 2, 3
  3. 1, 2
  4. 1, 2, 3
Q.7)‘Survival International’ sometimes in news is a movement that advocates the rights of

  1. Refugee 
  2. Leprosy Patient
  3. Tribal People and
  4. Trafficked Human Being
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24th June Quiz



Q.1) Which of the following is correct about ‘Jeevani’
  1. It is a health program of Akashvani
  2. It is a herbal remedy
  3. Health assistance program of Odisha
  4. None of the above

Q.2) Consider the following statements
  1. ‘Arogyapacha’  is endemic to the Agastya hills, and is known for its medicinal properties.
  2. ‘Arogyapacha’ is known for its traditional use by the Kani tribal community to combat fatigue.
Select the incorrect statements
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Consider the following statements about Ambubachi Mela,
  1. It is an annual Buddhist mela celebrated during the monsoon season.
  2. It is the celebration of the yearly menstruation course of goddess Mother Shakti.
Select the correct statements
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4)Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog.
  1. NITI Aayog is a constitutional body which makes strategic and long-term policies and programmes for the Government of India.
  2. Team India Huband the Knowledge and Innovation Hub are part of NITI Ayog.
  3. Team India Hub builds NITI’s think-tank capabilities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1, 3
  2. Only 2
  3. 1 and 2
  4. 2 and 3

Q.5)Consider the following statements regarding Data Localization.
  1. Data Localization means storing data within the borders of a specific country where only the Government has access to the data.
  2. BN Srikrishna committee recommended for Data Localization.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6)Consider the following statements regarding Forest landscape restoration (FLR).
  1. Forest landscape restoration (FLR) is the ongoing process of regaining ecological functionality and enhancing human well-being across deforested or degraded forest landscapes.
  2. FLR also includes planting new trees, agro-forestry, and managing natural regeneration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7)Consider the following statements regarding Bonn Challenge.
  1. The Bonn Challenge is the only global effort to bring world’s deforested and degraded land into restoration.
  2. It was launched in 2011 by the Government of Germany and UNEP.
  3. India has joined the Bonn Challenge pledge to bring into restoration its degraded and deforested land by the year 2020.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
  1. 1, 2
  2. Only 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 2 and 3

Q.8)Israel has borders with
  1. Lebanon
  2. Syria
  3. Saudi Arabia
  4. Egypt
  5. Jordan
Select the correct answer code:
  1. 1, 2, 5
  2. 2, 3, 5
  3. 1 , 4
  4. 1, 2, 4, 5 
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Saturday 22 June 2019

Quiz 22nd June 2019



Note: these question is form the 22nd June 2019 current affairs as posted in Daily News Section answer of these questions will be provided on 23rd june

Q.1) Consider the following,
  1. Mission Bhagiratha
  2. Mission Kakatiya
  3. Polavaram Project
  4. Kaleswaram Lift Irrigation Project
Which of the above are associated with State of Telangana?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1,2 and 3 only
  3. 1,2 and 4 only
  4. All of the above
Q.2) Consider the following statements
  1. The Financial Action Task Force(FATF)is an intergovernmental organization founded on the initiative of the G20.
  2. Pakitan, Iran and North Korea are three countries in the Blacklist of FATF.
Select the incorrect statements
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3)Consider the following statements regarding Cyclones.
  1. The severe cyclone frequency in the north Indian Ocean has increased during the past decade.
  2. The Bay of Bengal is comparatively less prone to cyclonic storms than the Arabian Sea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4)Consider the following statements.
  1. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) can take suo motu cognisance and issue notices to central ministries, states and Union Territories on the issue of public health infrastructure in the country.
  2. Right to live with human dignity is part of Right to Life and it is the Constitutional duty of the Central/State Governments to ensure that Right to Life is guaranteed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.5)Consider the following statements.
  1. It is the primary duty of the State under Article 47 of the Constitution to raise the level
of nutrition and standard of living of its people.
  1. Article 47 also makes provision for Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.6)Consider the following statements.
  1. Bt cotton is a genetically modified pest resistant plant cotton variety, which produces an insecticide to bollworm.
  2. In India, it is the responsibility of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under Department of Science & Technology to assess the safety of a genetically modified plant, and decide whether it is fit for cultivation.
  3. Sale, storage, transportation and usage of unapproved GM seeds is a punishable offence under the Rules of Environmental Protection Act.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 3 only
  3. 2 ,3 only
  4. All of the above
Q.7)Consider the following statements regarding Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
  1. It is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional weapons.
  2. The treaty was negotiated under the auspices of the United Nations (UN).
  3. It regulates the domestic sale or use of weapons in any country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 3 only
  3. 2 ,3 only
  4. All of the above


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Answer of 21st june 2019



Q.1) c
Access, Watch and Reserve’
  • WHO has suggested the adoption of ‘Access, Watch and Reserve’, an approach that specifies which antibiotics to use for the most common and serious infections, which ones ought to be available at all times in the healthcare system, and those that must be used sparingly, or reserved and used only as a last resort.
Q.2) b
  • Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman.
  • About a third of the world’s seaborne oil exits the Gulf via Strait of Hormuz.
Q.3) c
Strategic Partnership (SP) Model
Strategic  Partnership Model  aims to revitalise defence industrial ecosystem and progressively build indigenous capabilities in the private sector to design, develop and manufacture complex weapon systems for the future needs of the Armed Forces.
It lays emphasis on incentivisation of transfer of niche technology and higher indigenous content Global Majors, who in collaboration with Indian Partners are ready to make India a Regional / Global manufacturing hub for the platform will also be incentivized.
This will give a major fillip towards encouraging self-reliance and aligning the defence sector with the ‘Make in India ‘ initiative of the Government.

Q.4: c)
14th century idol found inside temple tank in Kancheepuram.
 Ekambareswarar Temple (Ekambaranathar Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism. The temple also houses Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple, a Divyadesam, the 108 temples revered in the Vaishnava canon Nalayira Divya Prabhandam.
 Architecture type: Dravidian architecture
Creator: Pallava, Chola kings
Q.4: c)
Q.5: c)
The National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to Indian companies. The tribunal was established under the Companies Act 2013 and was constituted on 1 June 2016 by the government of India and is based on the recommendation of the Justice Eradi committee on law relating to insolvency and winding up of companies.\
The National Company Law Tribunal is the adjudicating authority for insolvency resolution process of companies and limited liability partnerships under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
 Decisions of the tribunal may be appealed to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, the decisions of which may further be appealed to the Supreme Court of India on a point of law. The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in its entirety.
Q.6: c)
Repurchase Options or in short Repo, is a money market instrument, which enables collateralised short-term borrowing and lending through sale/purchase operations in debt instruments. This is an instrument used by the Central Bank and banking institutions to manage their daily / short term liquidity.
 “Repo” means an instrument for borrowing funds by selling securities with an agreement to repurchase the securities on a mutually agreed future date at an agreed price which includes interest for the funds borrowed.
 RBI had decided to cut the repo rate in the policy by 25 basis points to 5.75%. The repo rate fell below 6% for the first time since 2010.
Q.7: a)
  • The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), or the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty, is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons, with the goal of leading towards their total elimination. It was passed on 7 July 2017.
  • For those nations that are party to it, the treaty prohibits the development, testing, production, stockpiling, stationing, transfer, use and threat of use of nuclear weapons, as well as assistance and encouragement to the prohibited activities.
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Friday 21 June 2019

21st june 2019



Q.1) ‘Access, Watch and Reserve’ policy recently seen in news is related to,
  1. Conservation of petroleum reserves
  2. Conservation of natural resources  
  3. Policy to avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics  
  4. None of the above
Q.2) Consider the following statements about Strait of Homruz
  1. Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Yemen.
  2. About a third of the world’s seaborne oil exits the Gulf via Strait of Hormuz.
Select the incorrect statements
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Consider the following statements about Strategic Partnership (SP) Model
  1. Strategic Partnership Model will help in aligning the defence sector with the ‘Make in India ‘ initiative of the Government.
  2. Strategic Partnership Model lays emphasis on incentivisation of transfer of niche technology and higher indigenous content from Indian partner to foreign partner.
Select the correct statements
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Ekambaranathar temple.
  1. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Vishnu.
  2. It is located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu.
  3. The temple architecture is of Dravidian style.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1,2
  2. 1,3
  3. 2,3
  4. 1,2,3
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Strategic Partnership Model in Defence in India.
  1. Strategic Partnership Model aims to revitalise defence industrial ecosystem and progressively build indigenous capabilities in the private sector to design, develop and manufacture complex weapon systems for the future needs of the Armed Forces.
  2. Strategic partnership Model was first proposed by the Dhirendra Singh Committee.
  3. Under the Model, only domestic private firms are involved and not the foreign firms in defence manufacturing in the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1,2
  2. 1,3
  3. 2,3
  4. 1,2,3
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding National Company Law Tribunal.
  1. National Company Law Tribunal was constituted by the Supreme Court based on the recommendation of the Justice Eradi committee.
  2. The Tribunal is the adjudicating authority for insolvency resolution process of companies and limited liability partnerships under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  3. Decisions of the tribunal may be appealed to Supreme Court of India.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
  1. 1,2
  2. 1,3
  3. only 2
  4. only 1
Q.6) Consider the following statements
  1. “Repo” means an instrument for borrowing funds by selling securities with an agreement to repurchase the securities on a mutually agreed future date at an agreed price which includes interest for the funds borrowed.
  2. Recently the repo rate fell below 6% for the first time since 2010.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) Consider the following statements about Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
  1. It is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit
nuclear weapons.
  1. It was passed in 1974 after India conducted its first nuclear test.
  2. The treaty automatically prohibits the development, testing, production, stockpiling, transfer and use of nuclear weapons for all the UN member countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1,2
  2. 1,3
  3. only 1
  4. 1,2,3


Answer with explanation will be provided on the 22nd june 2019
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Tuesday 11 June 2019

1st June Daily Current Quiz

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Central Information Commission (CIC)’
  1. It has been constituted under the Right to Information Act, 2005
  2. Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President of India
Select the correct statements
  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) Central Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed by the president on the recommendations of a nomination committee. Who of the following is not a member of this nomination committee?
  1. Prime Minister
  2. A Union Minister Nominated by Prime Minister
  3. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Q.3) Which of the following statements are NOT correct regarding Central Information Commission?
  1. It is a statutory body.
  2. It consists of four members with one Chief information Commissioner and three Information Commissioners.
  3. It has a jurisdiction over Central Government Bodies, PSU and MNCs working in India.
Select the code from following:
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. All of the above
Q.4) Consider the following pairs and choose the correct pair/s from the code given below
Monuments of national importance : :  Located in
  1. Haveli of Agha Khan : : Alwar
  2. Ranipur Jharail Temples : : Pithoragarh
  3. Neemrana Baori : : Agra
  4. Hathi Khana : : Jaipur
 Code:
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. None
Q.5) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Vultures?
  1. They are the primary removers of carrion
  2. Vultures of genus ‘Gyps’ are called as flying fox
Select the correct statements
  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.6) Almost 95% of Vulture population disappeared from India. Which of the following statements are correct about Vultures?
  1. All Vulture species found in India are critically endangered.
  2. Vultures died by consuming carcasses of cattle which were tainted by a pain killer called Diclofinac.
Select the code from following:
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) Consider the following statements with reference to Vulture Conservation Breeding Centers
  1. These have been established by the Central government under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
  2. There is at least one such center in every state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.8) U.K. Sinha committee is associated with –
  • Teacher Reforms
  • Pension Reforms
  • Labour Reforms
  • MSME Reforms
Q.9) Consider the following statements with regard to recent Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
  1. Morocco has been named the second best performing country after Sweden
  2. The bottom five in the list are Saudi Arabia, U.S., India, South Korea and China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both
  4. None
Q.10) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘INS Arihant’
  1. It belongs to Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) class
  2. It will be armed with K-15 and K-4 missiles
Select the correct statements
  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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11 June TYK



Q.1) Consider the following statements with regard to National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
  1. It was launched in 2011 to reduce particulate matter (PM) pollution by 20-30%.
  2. It is a ₹300-crore programme.
  3. It is a programme notified under the Environment Protection Act.
Select the correct statements
  1. 2 only
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. All of the above
Q.2) Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana:
  1. Target beneficiaries are the pregnant women who are in the 2nd and 3rd Trimesters of pregnancy.
  2. It allows involvement of private practitioners to volunteer for the campaign.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) With reference to constitutional amendment bill, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
  1. The constitutional amendment bill must be passed in each House by Absolute Majority.
  2. In case of joint sitting, for the purpose of deliberation and passage of constitutional amendment bill, the bill must be passed by a simple majority.
Choose the appropriate code:
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) When a constitutional amendment aims to modify an article related to the federal structure, then
  1. consent of only half the States is required with simple majority
  2. consent of only half the States is required with special majority
  3. consent of only half the States is required with absolute majority
  4. None of the above
Q.5) Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
  1. 100th Amendment act – Land Boundary Agreement
  2. 101st Amendment Act – GST
  3. 98th Amendment Act – Article 371 J
  4. 122nd Amendment Bill – 10% quota for the economically weaker sections (EWS)
Q.6) Chutia, Motok, Moran, Koch-Rajbongshi communities were in news recently. They belong to –
  1. Arunachal Pradesh
  2. Assam
  3. West Bengal
  4. Tripura
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