DAILY FRAMED QUESTIONS

 MOCK Q.502 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With reference to the news, “CLASS” is associated with which of the following?

1. A) An instrument on Chandrayaan-2 is designed to detect direct signatures of elements present in the

lunar soil

1. B) It is a payload imaging sensor built by Santa Barbara Remote Sensing that was launched into Earth

orbit by NASA in 1999 on board the Terra satellite, and in 2002 on board the Aqua satellite

1. C) It is CIXS instrument, also referred to as Chandrayaan-1 X-ray Spectrometer, to carry out high

quality X-ray spectroscopic mapping of the moon.

1. D) None of the above

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 MOCK Q.501 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With which among the following part of India, Aarey Forest Controversy is associated ?

1. A) Aarey colony of Maharashtra

1. B) Western Ghats of Kerala

1. C) Aarey forests of Andhra Pradesh

1. D) Temperate forests found between an altitude of 1,000 and 2,000 m

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 MOCK Q.500 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which of the following statements best describes ICON Mission launched by NASA ?

1. A) It is to study heat and energy move through the sun’s corona and explore what accelerates the

solar winds that affect Earth and other planets

1. B) An innovative and sustainable program of exploration with commercial and international partners to

enable human expansion across the solar system and to bring back to Earth new knowledge and

opportunities.

1. C) Mission is to explore Mars and to provide a continuous flow of scientific information and discovery

through a carefully selected series of robotic orbiters, landers and mobile laboratories interconnected

by a high-bandwidth Mars/Earth communications network

1. D) It was launched from an aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean near the Florida coast

to study the Earth’s Ionosphere which will be able to understand the link between space and the earth’s

weather with this study

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 MOCK Q.499 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With reference to the Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan OR SUMAN Scheme, consider the following statements :

1. It aims to provide institutional delivery at every private & public health care facilities

1. Under the scheme, all pregnant women, newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery will be able to avail several free health care services such as four antenatal check-ups and six home-based newborn care visits

1. The pregnant women will be able to avail a zero expense delivery and C-section facility in case of complications at public health facilities

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) 1 & 3

1. B) Only 2

1. C) 2 & 3

1. D) 1,2,3

Ans. C

Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan

• The Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan initiative or SUMAN scheme aims to provide dignified and quality

health care at no cost to every woman and newborn visiting a public health facility.

• Under the scheme, all pregnant women, newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery will be able

to avail several free health care services such as four antenatal check-ups and six home-based newborn

care visits.

• The scheme will enable zero expense access to the identification and management of complications

during and after the pregnancy. The government will also provide free transport to pregnant women from

home to the health facility and drop back after discharge (minimum 48 hrs).

• The pregnant women will be able to avail a zero expense delivery and C-section facility in case of

complications at public health facilities.

• The scheme will ensure that there is zero-tolerance for denial of services to such patients.

 MOCK Q.498 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. ‘Ex-Eastern Bridge-V’ joint exercise begins between which among the following nations ?

1. A) India & USA

1. B) USA & Vietnam

1. C) India & Oman

1. D) USA & Oman

Ans. C

IAF and Royal Air Force of Oman begins Joint Exercise ‘Ex-Eastern Bridge-V’

Indian Air Force and Royal Air Force of Oman will also promote the exchange of experience during

Ex-Eastern Bridge-V.

 MOCK Q.497 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With reference to the India Energy Forum, consider the following statements :

1. It was established in 2011 with an objective to understand India’s Nuclear Energy Program

1. All the public and private nuclear organizations, oil and gas organizations, Renewable energy organizations are members of India Energy Forum

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. D

What is India Energy Forum?

It was established in 2001 with an objective to understand India’s Nuclear Energy Program. Now, it has

a special status of the spokesman of India’s total energy sector.

Several public and private nuclear organizations, oil and gas organizations, Renewable energy

organizations are members of India Energy Forum. Some of them are – NHPC, NTPC, Power Grid Corporation,

ONGC, Power Finance Corporation among others.

 MOCK Q.496 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Chile cancels hosting COP-25 and APEC due to nationwide unrest. With reference to the following,

What is Chile Unrest ?

1. A) It is a nationwide protest against the increase in carbon dioxide emission from the industrial &

thermal plants affecting the  climate

1. B) It is a nationwide protest against authorities in maintaining public safety and order

1. C) It is a nationwide protest against 30 per cent increase in Metro fares

1. D) It is a nationwide protest caused by a 50%–200% increase in fuel prices, calling for the overthrow

of the government in Chile

Ans. C

Chile cancels hosting COP-25 and APEC due to nationwide unrest

Chile announced a 30 per cent increase in Metro fares in October 2019 which triggered the anger of people and they started protesting against the government.

What is Chile unrest?

The government of Chile announced a 30 per cent increase in Metro fares in October 2019. The county

was already going through issues of inflation which triggered the anger of people and they started

protesting against the government on October 17, 2019.

What is COP 25 issue?

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2019 (COP25) was planned to be held in Santiago, Chile. It

was planned that Chile will host the global Summit between 2 to 13 December 2019 but it was cancelled

on 30 October due to Chilean unrest.

COP 25 was originally planned to be held in Brazil but newly elected President Jair Bolsonaro announced

that due to economic reasons Brazil is not able to host the summit and withdrawal of an offer to host

the program.

 MOCK Q.495 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which among the following statement is/are correct in context with the APEC ?

1. The group was established in 1989 to boost Asia-Pacific economies and get trade benefits from other

parts of the world

1. It was the first time decided in 2006 Summit held in Hanoi that Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific

(FTAAP) should be established

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. C

What is APEC?

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is also known as APEC. It is an inter-governmental platform for

21 Pacific Rim member economies to promote free-trade in the Asia-Pacific region. The group was

established in 1989 to boost Asia-Pacific economies and get trade benefits from other parts of the

world. It was the first time decided in 2006 Summit held in Hanoi that Free Trade Area of the Asia-

Pacific (FTAAP) should be established.

 MOCK Q.494 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. In context with the CIRDAP , a regional Inter – Governmental and autonomous institution which among

the following statements are correct ?

1. Originally the institution had six members but now the number has gone up to 25

1. It was jointly established on 6 July 1979 by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in coordination with several other UN bodies and donors.

1. India is one of the key founding members of this Organisation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) 1 & 3

1. B) Only 2

1. C) 2 & 3

1. D) 1,2,3

Ans. C

About CIRDAP

• It is a regional Inter – Governmental and autonomous institution.

• It was jointly established on 6 July 1979 by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in coordination with several other UN bodies and donors.

• India is one of the key founding members of this Organisation.

• The headquarters of the institution is located at Dhaka in Bangladesh.

• The main objective of the body is to promote regional cooperation and act as a serving institution

for its member countries for promotion of integrated rural development through research action,

training and information dissemination,

• There are 46 countries in Asia Pacific Region, therefore CIRDAP has great potential for expansion

for which they would be assisted by CIRDAP Centres.

• Originally the institution had six members but now the number has gone up to 15.

The member countries include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh,

Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

 MOCK Q.493 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Who among the following serves as the Secretariat for the SASEC member countries ?

1. A) Asian Development Bank

1. B) World Bank

1. C) ASEAN Regional Forum

1. D) World Bank Group

Ans. A

About South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation

• The SASEC brings together seven countries in a project-based partnership to promote regional

prosperity by improving cross-border connectivity, boosting trade among member countries, and

strengthening regional economic cooperation.

• The SASEC countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
• The Program was set up in 2001.
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) serves as the Secretariat for the SASEC member countries.

 MOCK Q.492 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Recently our scientists have discovered Tree-living crab species, that includes the structure of

its hard upper shell, its male abdominal structure and reproductive parts and diagnostic elongated

walking legs, which no other genus has. In which part of India has it been discovered?

1. A) Anaimalai Forests

1. B) Western Ghats of Kerala

1. C) Andaman Islands

1. D) Tropical Rain Forests of North east

Ans. B

Tree-living crab species, Kani maranjandu, found in Kerala

The key traits of the crab include the structure of its hard upper shell, its male abdominal structure

and reproductive parts and diagnostic elongated walking legs, which no other genus has.

A group of scientists discovered a new species of long legged, tree-dwelling crabs in Western Ghats of

Kerala.

The species are named after the Kani tribe in Kerala.

• The survey of the freshwater crab fauna had started in the year 2014 in the Westerns Ghats in Kerala.

About Kani tribe

• Kani is a tribe living in the Western Ghats area of Kerala.

 MOCK Q.491 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. “Death Penalty Report” is released by which organization ?

1. A) Amnesty International

1. B) Greenpeace

1. C) World Social Forum

1. D) Doctors Without Borders

Ans. A

Amnesty International released Death Penalty Report 2016

As per the report, at least 60 people who had been sentenced to death were exonerated in 9 countries

in 2016

 MOCK Q.490 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. “Globalization Backlash” is released by which organization ?

1. A) World Bank

1. B) World Tourism Organisation

1. C) World Bank Group

1. D) International Fund for Agricultural Development

Ans. A

World Bank released report Globalization Backlash

South Asia’s performance will maintain momentum, with the gap between its growth rate and that of East

Asia slightly widening over time.

Highlights of Globalization Backlash

• With a strong performance in the eastern part of the South Asia Region – in particular in Bhutan,

Bangladesh and India – the region defied disappointing world growth in 2016.

• Inflation slowed down in the second half of 2016, mainly due to lower food prices, but appears to

be turning up again.

• Despite recent real exchange rate appreciation, current account balances are mostly in order

throughout the region.

 MOCK Q.489 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. In context with the Agni-III which among the following statements is/are correct ?

1. This Surface-to-Surface nuclear capable intermediate-range ballistic missile can hit targets in the range of around 2500 km

1. It can carry a warhead of 1.5 tonne which is protected by carbon all composite heat shield

1. The missile was inducted into the armed forces in June 2016

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) 2 & 3

1. B) 1 & 3

1. C) Only 2

1. D) 1,2,3

Ans. C

Highlights of the Agni-III ballistic missile

• This Surface-to-Surface nuclear capable intermediate-range ballistic missile can hit targets in the

range of around 3000 km.

• The two-stage solid-propelled missile has a length of 17 metres, 2 metres diameter and its launch

weight is around 50 tonnes.

• It can carry a warhead of 1.5 tonne which is protected by carbon all composite heat shield.
• The missile was inducted into the armed forces in June 2011.

 MOCK Q.488 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which one of the following best describes the term ” Microlensing ” sometimes seen in news ?

1. A) It is a technique that aids the discovery of distant objects by using background stars as flashlights

1. B) It is a technique to correct refractive errors of the eye by permanently changing the shape of the

cornea

1. C) It is a technique of reducing the person’s dependence on glasses by preparing the contact lenses

1. D) None of the above

Ans. A

What is Microlensing?

• It is a technique that aids the discovery of distant objects by using background stars as flashlights.
• When a star crosses from the front of a bright star, the gravity of the star in the front focuses

the light of the background star, making it appear brighter.

• So, a planet orbiting the foreground star may cause a glitch in its brightness.

 MOCK Q.487 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Recently, India has become the member of which of the following UN subsidiary bodies for the period of three years ?

1. Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC)

1. Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

1. International Narcotics Control Board

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) 1 & 3

1. B) Only 2

1. C) 2 & 3

1. D) 1,2,3

Ans. A

India, along with 12 other members, was elected for the period of three years to the Committee for

Programme and Coordination (CPC), a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

These two organisations are Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC) and International Narcotics

Control Board.

India’s Election to Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC)

• India, along with 12 other members, was elected for the period of three years to the Committee for

Programme and Coordination (CPC), a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

• It garnered the most number of votes in the Asian group, with 49 out of 50 members of ECOSOC voting

in its favour.

• The other 12 members elected for three-year terms include Burkina Faso, Iran, Japan, Pakistan,

Belarus, Bulgaria, Moldova, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, the United Kingdom and United States.

• The CPC is the main subsidiary organ of the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly for

planning, programming and coordination.

 MOCK Q.486 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to transfer Sterile Insect Technique to numerous

countries to combat which among the following virus disease ?

1. A) Zika

1. B) Small pox

1. C) Ebolla

1. D) Common cold and different types of flu

Ans. A

IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)  to transfer Sterile Insect Technique under 2.3 Million

Euro Project to Combat Zika

Since 1997, SIT has been transferred to numerous countries to combat pests that affect food and crops,

and insects that transmit diseases, including mosquitoes.

About Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)

Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a form of pest control that uses ionizing radiation to sterilize

male insects mass-produced in special rearing facilities.

Since 1997, SIT has been transferred to numerous countries by the Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear

Techniques in Food and Agriculture.

 MOCK Q.485 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to the National Investment and

Infrastructure Fund ?

1. It was established as a Category II Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) as per the regulations of the

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

1. It has an initial corpus of 20000 crore rupees which can be leveraged by infrastructure companies

including Indian Rail Finance Corporation (IRFC) and National Housing Bank (NHB)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. C

About National Investment and Infrastructure Fund

• The fund was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2015 to fund new and rejuvenate stressed projects

so that stalled investment cycle is revived in the country.

• It was established as a Category II Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) as per the regulations of the

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

• It has an initial corpus of 20000 crore rupees which can be leveraged by infrastructure companies

including Indian Rail Finance Corporation (IRFC) and National Housing Bank (NHB).

• On the basis of the above early warning signals, the branch maintaining the account should consider

forwarding the stressed accounts with aggregate loan limits above 10 lakh rupees to the Committee for

Stressed MSMEs within five working days for a suitable corrective action plan (CAP).

• As regards accounts with aggregate loan limits up to 10 lakh rupees identified as SMA-2, the account

should be mandatorily examined for CAP by the branch itself under the authority of the branch manager

/designated official as decided by the bank.

• The option under CAP may include Rectification, Restructuring and Recovery among others.

 MOCK Q.484 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Apart from the rotavirus vaccine, which among the following new vaccine has been introduced as part

of UIP (Universal Immunization Programme) ?

1. A) Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)

1. B) Hepatitis A Vaccine

1. C) Chicken Pox Vaccine

1. D) Hepatitis B Vaccine

Ans. A

SNIPPET FROM THE NEWS :

Health Minister JP Nadda launched Rotavirus vaccine as part of Universal Immunization Programme

The vaccine is being introduced initially in four states, which are Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal

Pradesh and Odisha and will be expanded to the entire country in a phased manner.

Apart from the rotavirus vaccine, three new vaccines are also being introduced as part of UIP

including Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV), Measles, Rubella (MR) vaccine and Adult Japanese

Encephalitis (JE) vaccine.

About Universal Immunization Programme

• Universal Immunization Programme is a vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 1985.
• It became a part of Child Survival and Safe Motherhood Programme in 1992 and is currently one of the

key areas under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) since 2005.

 MOCK Q.483 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which among the following Protected Area Network is associated with the Madrid Action Plan ?

1. A) Biosphere Reserves

1. B) Conservation Reserves

1. C) Biodiversity Hotspots

1. D) Community reserves

Ans. A

Madrid Action Plan for Biosphere Reserves

 MOCK Q.482 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Worldwide Cost of Living survey is released by which of the following organization ?

1. A) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development

1. B) World Economic Forum

1. C) Economist Intelligence Unit

1. D) UN Human Rights Council

Ans. C

Economist Intelligence Unit released Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016

EIU ranked Singapore as the priciest city, while were Lusaka, the capital of Zambia was named as the

cheapest city of the world.

Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016 on 10 March 2016.

According to the report, Mumbai and Bangalore are among the cheapest cities in the world.

EIU ranked Singapore as the priciest city ahead of Zurich, Hong Kong, Geneva and Paris.

The Economist Intelligence Unit helps business leaders prepare for opportunity, empowering them to act

with confidence when making strategic decisions.

The Worldwide Cost of Living survey is released twice a year by the EIU. It compares more than 400

individual prices across 160 products and services in 131 cities, including food, drink, clothing,

household supplies and personal care items, home rents, transport, utility bills, private schools,

domestic help and recreational costs.

 MOCK Q.481 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which among the following destinations spread across the states under the Krishna Circuit ?

1. Nathdwar

1. Puri

1. Bhadrachalam

4.. Sikar

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1 & 3

1. B) 1,2,4

1. C) 2,3,4

1. D) 1,2,3,4

Ans. B

Destinations under Krishna Circuit

Under Krishna circuit, 12 destinations spread across 5 states are proposed. These are:

• Dwarka (Gujarat)
• Nathdwara, Jaipur & Sikar (Rajasthan)
• Kurukshetra (Haryana)
• Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Barsana, Nandgaon & Govardhan (Uttar Pradesh)
• Puri (Odisha)

Besides, projects worth more than 300 crores rupees were approved in-principle in Uttar Pradesh under both the circuits.

Under Ramayana Circuit, 11 destinations spread across 6 states are proposed. These are:

• Ayodhya, Nandigram, Shringhverpur & Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh)
• Sitamarhi, Buxar & Darbhanga (Bihar)
• Jagdalpur (Chattisgarh)
• Bhadrachalam (Telangana)
• Hampi (Karnataka)
• Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu)

Expert committee also suggested including Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh), Nashik & Nagpur (Maharashtra) and Mahendragiri (Odisha) in the proposed circuit.

 MOCK Q.480 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which among the following is/are the long term FPIs (Foreign Portfolio Investors) ?

1. A) Sovereign Wealth Funds Only

1. B) Pension Funds Only

1. C) Sovereign Wealth Funds, Endowment Funds, Insurance Funds, Pension Funds

1. D) Sovereign Wealth Funds, Insurance Funds, Pension Funds

Ans. C

Markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 29 March 2016 decided to

increase the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) investment limit in Central Government securities.

This will boost inflows of foreign funds into Indian capital markets.

The limit for long term FPIs (Sovereign Wealth Funds, Multilateral Agencies, Endowment Funds,

Insurance Funds, Pension Funds and Foreign Central Banks)

in the Central Government securities will be enhanced to 50000 crore rupees from 4 April 2016 and

56000 crore rupees on 5 July 2016. Currently, the existing limit is 44100 crore rupees for long term

FPIs.

 MOCK Q.479 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which one of the following best describes the term “Fertile Crescent” sometimes seen in news ?

1. A) It is the Rajasthan’s state fertile soil that provides food & firewood to support rural economy

1. B) It is the confluence of different biogeographical zones that is very rich in species diversity

1. C) It is a tree species found in a part of south India that can serve as a safety hedge against coastal calamities

1. D) It is an ancient area of fertile soil & vital rivers in the middle east

Ans. D

Fertile Crescent” : It is an ancient area of fertile soil & vital rivers in the middle east

-Initiative of UN’s Food & Agriculture Organisation & University of Birmingham’s school of Biosciences

 MOCK Q.478 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Angel Fund ?

1. It has been launched very recently under which the first generation entrepreneurs can get a maximum

loan of 5 lakh rupees at 5% interest pa

1. The loan will have a moratorium period of maximum 9 months during which no interest rates will be

charged

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. D

It has been launched in 2013 by Assam Chief Minister, under which the first generation entrepreneurs

can get a maximum loan of 5 lakh rupees at 5% interest pa

The loan will have a moratorium period of maximum 10 months during which no interest rates will be

charged

 MOCK Q.477 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With reference to the Equity Index, consider the following statements :

1. It was launched in collaboration with the world bank which will help raise funds for products

seeking to mitigate climate change

1. It is the first equity Index linked with the Green Bond

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. C

Equity Index :

BNP PAIBAS on 18 sep 2014launched this index.

It was launched in collaboration with the world bank which will help raise funds for products seeking

to mitigate climate change

It is the first equity Index linked with the Green Bond

 MOCK Q.476 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Maharaja Bonds to develop the infrastructure for the domestic capital markets, has been issued by

which of the following organization ?

1. A) World Bank

1. B) Asian Development Bank

1. C) World Bank Group

1. D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Ans. A

Maharaja Bonds to develop the infrastructure for the domestic capital markets, has been issued by

World Bank

 MOCK Q.475 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With reference to the Minsk agreement, consider the following statements :

1. This agreement was based on 11 point peace plan that included the release of hostages

1. The agreement was brokered by the WTO (World Trade Organisation)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. D

This agreement was based on 12 point peace plan that included the release of hostages

The agreement was brokered by the Organisation for security & cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

Ukraine & pro-Russian rebels agreed on ceasefire agreement called Minsk agreement

 MOCK Q.474 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. A report titled scientific assessment of Ozone depletion revealed that the ozone layer is well on

track to recovery in the next few decades. The report has been prepared by which of the following

organizations ?

1. A) UNEP & WMO

1. B) Green Climate Fund

1. C) UNDP & UNEP

1. D) Global environment Facility

Ans. A

A report titled scientific assessment of Ozone depletion revealed that the ozone layer is well on

track to recovery in the next few decades. The report has been prepared by UNEP (United Nation

Environment Programme) & WMO (World Meteorological Organisation)

 MOCK Q.473 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which of the following given Inclusive Development Index ranking to the countries of the world ?

1. A) World Economic Forum

1. B) World Health Organisation

1. C) UN Human Rights Council

1. D) UNDP

Ans. A

The Inclusive Development Index (IDI) is an annual economic index introduced by the World Economic

Forum System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Economic Progress in 2017. The IDI ranks countries’

economic performance in three pillars: growth and development, inclusion, and intergenerational equity

and sustainability. The IDI is a project of the World Economic Forum’s System Initiative on the Future

of Economic Progress, which aims to inform and enable sustained and inclusive economic progress

through deepened public-private cooperation through thought leadership and analysis, strategic

dialogue and concrete cooperation, including by accelerating social impact through corporate action.

 MOCK Q.472 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. In order to join Euro currency, a country must fulfill which of the following conditions ?

1. Government debt no higher than 70pc of GDP

1. Budget deficit below 3pc of GDP

1. Low Inflation & Interest rates

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) 1 & 3

1. B) 2 & 3

1. C) Only 3

1. D) 1,2,3

Ans. B

Government debt no higher than 60pc of GDP

Budget deficit below 3pc of GDP

Low Inflation & Interest rates

 MOCK Q.471 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Who among the following has released a report titled “ Environmental Crime Crisis ?

1. A) Bombay Natural History Society

1. B) World Wildlife Fund

1. C) Birdlife International

1. D) UNEP (United nation Environment Programme)

Ans. D

UNEP (United nation Environment Programme) has released a report titled “ Environmental Crime Crisis

 MOCK Q.470 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Who among the following has published a report titled “Mysterious Mekong” mentioning the discoveries

of new exotic species in Greater Mekong Region ?

1. A) Bombay Natural History Society

1. B) World Wildlife Fund

1. C) Birdlife International

1. D) UNEP (United nation Environment Programme)

Ans. B

World Wildlife Fund has published  a report titled “Mysterious Mekong” mentioning the discoveries

of new exotic species in Greater Mekong Region

 MOCK Q.469 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With reference to ATOMEXPO, an International Forum for nuclear power industry, consider the

following statements :

1. It is an initiative of Russia’s state Nuclear Energy Corporation

1. First ATOMEXPO was held in 2009 to define the place & role of nuclear generation in 21st century

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. C

Atomexpo is a major communication company providing the whole spectrum of services in field of

congress-exhibition management, event-industry and business presentations worldwide.

Atomexpo LLC is in the market of communication services since 2009. The company is arranging the

business events conducted by State Corporation Rosatom and the companies of the nuclear sector of the

Russian industry, as well as by the bodies of the RF executive authorities and international companies.

The company portfolio contains over 500 successfully led projects both in Russia and abroad.

 MOCK Q.468 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. With reference to the GSAT 7, consider the following statements :

1. Payload of the GSAT 7 is designed to provide communication capabilities to users in distant coastal

regions

1. Its solar arrays generate 2100 W of electric power

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) Only 1

1. B) Only 2

1. C) Both are correct

1. D) Both are incorrect

Ans. D

GSAT 7:

-Payload of the GSAT 7 is designed to provide communication capabilities to users in distant oceanic

regions

– Its solar arrays generate 2900 W of electric power

 MOCK Q.467 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

1. Which among the following factor(s) is/are considered for cataloging the specimens in the bio Banks ?

1. Blood type

1. Cornea of the eyes

1. Hair cells of the human beings

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) 1 & 3

1. B) Only 3

1. C) 2 & 3

1. D) Only 1

Ans. D

A biobank is a type of biorepository that stores biological samples (usually human) for use in

research. Since the late 1990s biobanks have become an important resource in medical research,

supporting many types of contemporary research like genomics and personalized medicine.

Biobanks give researchers access to data representing a large number of people. Samples in biobanks

and the data derived from those samples can often be used by multiple researchers for cross purpose

research studies. For example, many diseases are associated with single-nucleotide polymorphisms, and

performing genome-wide association studies using large collections of samples which represent tens or

hundreds of thousands of individuals can help to identify disease biomarkers. Many researchers

struggled to acquire sufficient samples prior to the advent of biobanks.

Biobanks have provoked questions on privacy, research ethics and medical ethics. While viewpoints

on what constitutes appropriate biobank ethics diverge, consensus has been reached that operating

biobanks without establishing carefully considered governing principles and policies could be

detrimental to communities that participate in biobank programs.

Virtual biobanks integrate epidemiological cohorts into a common pool.Virtual biobanks allow for

sample collection to meet national regulations.

Tissue banks harvest and store human tissues for transplantation and research. As biobanks become more

established, it is expected that tissue banks will merge with biobanks.

Population banks store biomaterial as well as associated characteristics such as lifestyle, clinical,

and environmental data

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Q.Which among the following is/are the applications of the Deep UV Laser device ?

1. Deep UV light can be used to sterilize bacteria & Viruses, decontaminate drinking water & in

fluorescence sensors to detect chemicals

1. Significant improvement in the ability to inspect microchips with solid state metrology

1. Improved detection of airborne chemical & biological agents

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. A) 1 & 3

1. B) Only 2

1. C) 2 & 3

1. D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

All of the above are the applications of the Deep UV Laser device

 MOCK Q.465 – FRAMED FROM THE HINDU

Which one of the following best describes the term “Peace Arc” sometimes seen in news ?

1. A) It is an international treaty to change the functioning of the European Union which must be

ratified by atleast 3/4th member states of the European Union

1. B) It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase the maritime cooperation amongst navies of the

littoral states of the Indian Ocean region

1. C) It is the Chinese navy hospital ship to provide free medical services to people of Bangladesh

1. D) It is a multilateral energy security cooperation treaty amongst the members of the East Asia Summit

Ans. C

The ship was launched in 2007 with the stated intention of giving China a platform to provide a better

means to providing quicker humanitarian response to disasters around the world, but others contend it

also allows China to extend the navy’s blue water capabilities.

On 1 September 2010, the hospital ship embarked on a three-month “Harmonious Mission 2010” to the Gulf

of Aden with a total of 428 officers including 100 medical workers. En route she visited and provided

medical treatment to the local people of Djibouti, Tanzania, Kenya, the Seychelles and Bangladesh.

During “Harmonious Mission 2011”, Peace Ark visited Cuba, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago,

the first Chinese voyage to the Caribbean

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1. Which one of the following best describes the term “SEEDS PROJECT ” sometimes seen in news ?

1. A) It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment & Forests to conserve nature