Q.1 Which tourist destinations are not included under SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME ?
1.North-East circle
2.Sufi circle
3.Wild life Circle
4.Tribal Circle
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1 & 3
B) Only 2
C) 2 & 3
D) All are included
Ans. D
Composed of various tourist destinations.
List
- Buddhist circle
- Coastal circle
- Desert circle
- Eco circle
- Heritage circle
- Himalayan circle
- Krishna circle
- North-East circle
- Ramayan circuit
- Rural circle
- Spiritual circle
- Sufi circle
- Tirthankar circle
- Tribal circle
- Wildlife circle
Q.2 To give impetus to the employment initiatives in the country, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt. of India has been organizing Rozgar Melas across the nation. With reference to the Rojgar Mela, consider the following statements :
1. It is a 2 days event where several employers and job seekers come together for the purpose of applying and interviewing for jobs.
2. These Rozgar Melas generally cater to the youth in the age group of 18-35 Years with an academic qualification covering 8th/10th/12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduates etc. including the trained and certified candidates
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. B
It is a 1/2-day event where several employers and job seekers come together for the purpose of applying and interviewing for jobs.
Q.3 With reference to the GPS, consider the following statements :
1. As of February 2019, there are 27 satellites in the GPS constellation , 25 of which are in use at a given time with the rest allocated as stand-bys.
2. While originally a military project, GPS is considered a dual use technology, meaning it has significant civilian applications as well.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. B
As of February 2019, there are 31 satellites in the GPS constellation, 27 of which are in use at a given time with the rest allocated as stand-bys.
While originally a military project, GPS is considered a dual use technology, meaning it has significant civilian applications as well.
Q.4 Recently which among the following rule has been amended by the Central Government to restrict public access to certain election related documents ?
A) Rule 91
B) Rule 92
C) Rule 93
D) Rule 94
Ans. C
Q.5 With reference to the World Economic Forum, consider the following statements
1. The foundation is mostly funded by its 1,000 member multi-national companies with its mission in “improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas
2. Its work process & Mechanism is similar to the European Management Forum
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A
The WEF was founded in 1971 by Klaus Schab, a business professor at the University of Geneva
First named the European Management Forum, it changed its name to the World Economic Forum in 1987
The foundation is mostly funded by its 1,000 member multi national companies with its mission in “improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas
Q.6 With reference to the INDIGO Plane , consider the following statements :
1. It is the largest individual Asian airline, and one of the largest in the world in terms of passengers carried, with more than 100 million passengers carried in 2023
2. Its primary hub is at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C
Twenty dots arranged in the shape of an aircraft serves as the logo of the airline. The airline uses a two tone blue livery on a white background with the belly of the aircraft painted in Indigo with the logo in white.
The airline was established as a private company by Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Enterprises—an Indian Multinational conglomerate based in Gurugram—and Rakesh Gangwal in 2005.
Q.7 Which among the following are the negative effects of the Inflation ?
1. Reducing Unemployment due to nominal wage rigidity
2. Increase in the Opportunity cost of holding money
3. Avoiding Inefficiencies associated with Deflation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1 & 3
B) Only 2
C) 2 & 3
D) Only 1
Ans. B
Negative effects of the Inflation :
Increase in the Opportunity cost of holding money
uncertainty over future inflation
Shortage of Goods
Positive Effects of Inflation :
Reducing Unemployment due to nominal wage rigidity
Avoiding Inefficiencies associated with Deflation
allowing the central bank greater freedom in carrying out Monetary Policy
encouraging loans and investment instead of money hoarding
Q.8 Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded highest civilian honour Mubarak Al Kabeer by which among the following country ?
A) Kuwait
B) Egypt
C) Oman
D) Iran
Ans. A
Q.9 Which among the following are not taxed under GST ?
1. Alcoholic beverages
2. Electricity
3. Petroleum Products
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D
Goods and services are divided into 5 different tax slabs for collection of tax: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. However Petroleum products, Alcoholic Products & Electricity are not taxed under GST.
There is a special rate of 0.25% on rough precious and semi-precious stones and 3% on Gold
The tax came into effect from 1 July 2017 through the implementation of the 101st Amendment.
Q.10 How many member states are there in European Union ?
A) 27
B) 28
C) 29
D) 30
Ans. A
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