2019 Question Archive

Which one of the following statements is not correct? a. Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV. b. Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine. c. Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV. d. Som

Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of lightyears away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation? a. ‘Higgs boson particles’ were detected. b. ‘Gravitational waves’ were detected. c. Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through ‘wormhole

Consider the following statements: A digital signature is – 1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it 2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on internet 3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out. 2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from a computer are projected onto real life obj

Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May 2018 a. Australia b. Canada c. The European Union d. The United States of America

In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty? a. Protection against the tyranny of political rulers b. Absence of restraint c. Opportunity to do whatever one likes d. Opportunity to develop oneself fully

Consider the following Statements: 1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and services in different countries. 2. In term of PPP dollars, India is the sixth largest economy in the world. Which of the statements given above

The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support-Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus – 1. transportation cost only 2. interest cost only 3. procurement incidentals and distribution cost 4. procurement incidentals and charges for godowns

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave. 2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily. 3. Women w

The Chairman of public sector banks are selected by the - a. Bank Board Bureau b. Reserve Bank of India c. Union Ministry of Finance d. Management of concerned Bank

What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news? a. A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing b. A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients c. A gene that makes plants Pest resistant d. An herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops

‘RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has gained popularity in the last few years, why? 1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. 2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer. 3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies. 4. It can be used to produ

With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct? a. Functional chromosomes can be created by joining segments of DNA taken from cells of different species b. Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be created in laboratories c. A piece of

The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following: a. Increase in the cash reserve ratio b. Increase in the banking habit of the population c. Increase in the statutory liquidity ratio d. Increase in the population of the country

Consider the following statements: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent directives relating to ‘Storage of Payment System Data’, popularly known as data diktat, command the payment system providers that – 1. they shall ensure that entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are st

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years? a. Spices b. Fresh Fruits c. Pulses d. Vegetable Oils

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid. 2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India. Which

In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following? a. The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 b. The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999 c. The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2011 d. The Food

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? 1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G. 2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only

What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently? a. To lessen the Government of India’s perennial burden of fiscal deficit and current account deficit b. To support the infrastructure projects of Central and State Governments c. To act as

Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? 1. Generic predisposition of some people 2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases 3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming 4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people

In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable derives? 1. Location identification of a person 2. Sleep monitoring of a person 3. Assisting the hearing-impaired person Select the correct answer using the code given below: a. 1 only b. 2 and 3

The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to - a. Fossils of a kind of dinosaurs b. An early human species c. A cave system found in North-East India d. A geographical period in the history of Indian subcontinent

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? a. Japan b. Russia c. The United Kingdom d. The United States of America

Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee? a. Curbing imports of non-essential goods and promoting exports b. Encouraging Indian borrowers to issue rupee denominated Masala Bonds c. Easing conditions relating to external com

With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements: 1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest. 2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds. 3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane.

In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital? a. The proportion of literates in the population b. The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure and machines c. The size of population in the working age group d. The level of mutual tr

Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index? a. Maintenance of law and order b. Paying taxes c. Registering property d. Dealing with construction permits

Consider the following statements: 1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India. 2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for gas. 3. Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go before the Appellate Tribunals

With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) consider the following statements: 1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations. 2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB. 3. AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only