2023 Questions Archive

Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues. 2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s G-20 priorities. Which of the

Consider the following pairs: How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None

Consider the following pairs: How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guard Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration

Consider the following statements: Statement – I – India accounts for 3.2% for global export of goods. Statement – II – Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India’s ‘Protection-linked Incentive’ scheme. Which one of the following is correct in

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement – I – the Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens. Statement – II- On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee

Consider the following pairs; How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Committee are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol. 2. The Biodiversity Management Committee have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collect

Consider the following statement: Statement – I – According to the United Nations’ World Water Development Report, 2022, India extracts more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater withdrawal each year. Statement – II – India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world’s ground water each y

In the context of finance, the term ‘beta’ refers to a. The process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms b. An investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward c. A type of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible d.

Consider the following heavy industries: 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refineries 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the given industries? a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None

Consider the following statement in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022: 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. 2. The official mascot was named ‘Thambi’. 3. The trophy for the wining team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup. 4. The trophy for the wining team

Consider the following statements: Statement – I – Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement – II – The ‘Arab Peace Initiative’ mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements

Consider the following statements: 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 membe

Consider the following statements: Statement – I – Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade and Technology Council’. Statement – II – The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical produ

Consider the following statement 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 Inda is 600mm*400mm. Statement – II – the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. Which

With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with – a. Archaeological excavations b. Establishment of English Press in Colonial India c. Establishment of Churches in Princely States d. Construction of railways in

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? a. Angola b. Costa Rica c. Ecuador d. Somalia

Consider the following statement: Statement – I – India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statement – II – Under India’s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primary responsible f

With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements, 1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system. 2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a timeframe for spending it.

In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which of the following reason common to all of them? a. Discovery of rick deposits of rare earth elements b. Establishment of Chinese military bases c. South expansion of Sahara Desert d. Successful coups

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? a. Only one b. Only two c. Only three d. All four

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None

Consider the following statements: The ‘Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European Union is a treaty that – 1. Limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union. 2. Makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities. 3. Enables the co

Consider the following statements: Statement – I – Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement – II – Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a. Both Statement I an

Consider the following statement: Statement – I – 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement – II – It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a. Both Statement I and Statemen

Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India: 1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College. 2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher i

Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. 3. According to

Consider the following statement: 1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to all financially deprived 2. In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes 3. The Regional Rural

Consider the following statements with reference to India: 1. According to the ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006’ the medium enterprises are those with investments in plant and machinery between Rs 15 crores and Rs. 25 crores. 2. All bank loans to the Micro, Small a