2024 Questions Archive

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years. 2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary 3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minim

Consider the following statements: Statement I - Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries. Statement II - Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves. Which one of the following is

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution. 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. 3. A bill in regard to which the President of India

Consider the following statements: Statement I - There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement II - There have been military takeovers/coups d'etat in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. Which one of the following is correct in respect of

Consider the following statements: Statement I - Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement II - Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a.

With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements: 1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament. 2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the Pre

Which of the following statements about "Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023" are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of

The longest border between any two countries in the world is between: a. Canada and the United States of America b. Chile and Argentina c. China and India d. Kazakhstan and Russian Federation

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy? a. Article 15 b. Article 16 c. Article 19 d. Article 21

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

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government

Consider the following statements: Statement I - The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently. Statement II - the European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time. Which one of the following

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration 1. He/She shall not preside. 2. He/She shall not have the right to speak. 3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the re

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions? a. Locomotives using fossil fuels b Ships using fossil fuels c. Extraction of metals from ores d. Power plants using fossil fuels

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

Consider the following statements: 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only

Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam': 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act. 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reser

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called: a. Operation Sankalp b. Operation Maitri c. Operation Sadbhavana d. Operation Madad

Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India? a. Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List. b. Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List. c. Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List. d. Corpo

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below: a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 1, 2 and 4 c. 1, 3 and 4 d. 2, 3 and 4

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements: 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding. 2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised 3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the Pre

Consider the following statements: Statement I - India does not import apples from the United States of America. Statement II - In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority. Which one of the following is correct in respect of th

Consider the following statements: 1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form. 2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"? a. Bhupendra Yadav b. Nalin Mehta c. Sash Tharoor d. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

A Writ of Prohibited in an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to: a. a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action. b. the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition. c. the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case. d. the

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? 1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee. 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha. 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee 2. Exercise Military command over the three Service Chiefs 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters Select th

Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India? 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. 2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. 3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four