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Q. With reference to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor consider the following :

1. It consists of electrified single track segment of 1409 km

2. It also includes states of Punjab & Haryana

Select the correct statement using the code given below :

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both are correct

D) Both are incorrect

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Ans. B

It consists of electrified single track segment of 447 km & Double track segment of 1409 km
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor is an under-construction broad gauge freight corridor in India.
The railway will run between Ludhiana in Punjab and Dankuni (near Kolkata) in West Bengal via Khurja in Uttar Pradesh.

This railway line is one of the multiple freight corridors being constructed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation
of India (DFCCIL), a public-sector unit (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways.

The Eastern DFC will mostly have double tracks and will be electrified, but the section from Ludhiana to Khurja (365 km)
will be single line electrified due to lack of space. This freight corridor will cover a total distance of 1,839 km.
This corridor is having a 46 km branch line which is joining Khurja (Bulandshahr district) on the Eastern DFC with Dadri
(Gautam Buddha Nagar district) on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (Western DFC).
As of June 2022, 923 km or 50% of the Eastern DFC has been completed and 99% required land for these have been acquired.
The Eastern DFC is expected to be complete by March 2023.
First two DFCs, Western DFC, from Dadri, Uttar Pradesh to JNPT (Navi Mumbai) and Eastern DFC from Punjab to West Bengal,
which will decongest railway network by moving 70% of India’s goods trains to these two corridors, are both on track for
completion in March 2023. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which caused lockdowns, curfews and restrictions,
it resulted in delays in work due to lack of labour.

Q. Which among the following constitutes the Non-tax revenues of the government ?

1. Interest payments

2. Union Excise duties

3. Grants-in aid for creation of capital assets

How many of the above are correct

A) Only one

B) Only two

C) All three

D) None

Ans. D

EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNMENT :
1. Interest payments
2. Grants-in aid for creation of capital assets
3.Revenue Expenditure
4. Capital Expenditure

NON TAX REVENUE :
1.Interest receipts
2. Dividents & Profits
3. External Grants
4. Other non-tax revenues
5. Receipts of union territories

Q. With reference to Suez Canal, consider the following statements :

1. It allows ships to travel between Europe & South Asia without navigating around Africa thereby reducing the sea voyage distance between Europe & India by about 7000 km

2. A new stretch of the canal was just opened in 2015 . The northern terminus is Port said where there are two outlets to the sea ; the Southern terminus is Port Tewfik at the city of Suez , where there is one outlet to the sea

3. The canal is single lane with passing places in the Ballah bypass & Great Bitter lake

How many of the above statements are correct

A) Only one

B) Only two

C) All three

D) None

Ans. C

All three are correct
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez and dividing Africa and Asia. The 193.30 km (120.11 mi) long canal is a popular trade route between Europe and Asia.
In 1858, Ferdinand de Lesseps formed the Suez Canal Company for the express purpose of building the canal. Construction of the canal lasted from 1859 to 1869. The canal officially opened on 17 November 1869. It offers vessels a direct route between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans and reducing the journey distance from the Arabian Sea to London by approximately 8,900 kilometres (5,500 mi), to 10 days at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) or 8 days at 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph).
The canal extends from the northern terminus of Port Said to the southern terminus of Port Tewfik at the city of Suez. In 2021, more than 20,600 vessels traversed the canal (an average of 56 per day)

Q. With reference to Economic curves, Consider the following :

1. Kuznets curve : Shows that states lower tax rates boosts economic growth

2. Laffer curve : Shows the relationship between economic growth & inequality

3. Lorentz curve : It is a graph depicting of income inequality or wealth inequality

How many of the above are correct

A) Only one

B) Only two

C) All three

D) None

Ans. A

3RD STATEMENT IS CORRECT

Kuznets curve : Shows the relationship between economic growth & inequality
Laffer curve : Shows that states lower tax rates boosts economic growth
Lorentz curve : It is a graph depicting of income inequality or wealth inequality

Q. With reference to the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque consider the following statements :

1. The mosque is entirely arcuated & is known for its ten intricately carved stone latticework windows

2. It was built in the retinue of sultan Ahmad Shah Bilal Jhajar Khan

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

The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, popularly known as Sidi Saiyyid ni Jali locally, built in 1572–73 AD (Hijri year 980), is one of
the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad, a city in the state of Gujarat, India. The mosque was built by Sidi Sayyad,
a Habshi nobleman, in 1572–73.

Q. With reference to Rani Ki Vav (Queen’s stepwell), consider the following statements :

1. It was built by Queen Padmavati

2. It is designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water

3. It is also present on the new currency note of Rs. 100/-

How many of the above statements are correct

A) Only one

B) Only two

C) All three

D) None

Ans. B

2 & 3 STATEMENTS ARE CORRECT

Rani Ki Vav is a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India. It is located on the banks of the Saraswati River. Its construction is attributed to Udayamati, the spouse of the 11th-century Chaulukya king Bhima I. Silted over, it was rediscovered in the 1940s and restored in the 1980s by the Archaeological Survey of India. It has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India since 2014.
The finest and one of the largest examples of its kind, this stepwell is designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water. It is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels. These panels have more than 500 principal sculptures and over a thousand minor ones that combine religious and symbolic imagery.

Q. The water logged soils are rendered infertile because of

1. Lack of aeration

2. Reduced soil temperature

3. Weed growth

4. Enhanced soil erosion

How many of the above statements are correct

A) Only one

B) Only two

C) Only three

D) Only Four

Ans. B

1 & 2 Statements are correct

Q. With reference to the Medieval history, what was Anwar-e-Suhaili ?

A) Persian translation of Upanishad

B) It denotes the Expersionist policy by the Fourth ruler of Mughal dynasty

C) Persian translation of Panchatantra

D) Akbar’s religious policy was based on this

Ans. C

Q. Who among the following is the author of the Nasir –e- Alamgiri ?

A) Arif Kandhari

B) Mulla dawood

C) Shaki Mustand Khan

D) Khafi khan

Ans. C

Nasir –e- Alamgiri : Shaki Mustand Khan
Tabaqat-e-Akbari : Arif Kandhari
Tarikh-e-Alfi : Mulla dawood
Muntakhab-ul-Luwav : Khafi khan

Q. With reference to the medieval History, what was Diwan-i-Insha ?

A) Custodian of government paper under Mughal rule

B) Responsibility of maintaining trade & economic relations with foreign rulers

C) Maintaining spies & Intelligence affairs

D) Responsibility of managing royal household

Ans. A

Diwan-i-Insha : Custodian of government paper under Mughal rule
Diwan-i-Rasalt : Responsibility of maintaining trade & economic relations with foreign rulers
Diwan-i-Qaza : Maintaining spies & Intelligence affairs
Diwan-i-Saman : Responsibility of managing royal household

Q. With reference to the Medieval history, which among the following is described by the Tarikh-e-Alfi ?

A) It is written to commemorate 1000 years of Islam

B) It provides description of the reforms made by the Akbar

C) It provides description of the Babar being poisoned by Ibrahim Lodhi’s mother

D) Akbar was declared supreme in religious matters as well

Ans. A

Tarikh-e-Alfi- It is written to commemorate 1000 years of Islam
Tabaqat-i-Akbari : description of the reforms made by the Akbar
Humayunnamah : description of the Babar being poisoned by Ibrahim Lodhi’s mother
Mehjar : Akbar was declared supreme in religious matters as well

Q. Which among the following is not built by Akbar ?

A) Panch Mahal

B) Itmad-Ud-Daulah

C) Diwan-e-Aam

D) Diwan-e-Khas

Ans. B

Itmad-Ud-Daulah – By Jahangir at Agra

Q. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Mandhan Yojana, consider the following statements :

1. Minimum monthly pension of Rs. 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 yearsto shopkeepers , retail traders & self employed person

2. To be eligible ,the applicants should be covered under the National Pension Scheme

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

Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Mandhan Yojana 2019 :
1. Minimum monthly pension of Rs. 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 yearsto shopkeepers , retail traders & self employed person
2. To be eligible ,the applicants should not be covered under the National Pension Scheme

Q. With reference to the Premium rates of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana , which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

1. Rabi 2% of Sum Insured

2. Kharif 1.5% of Sum Insured

3. Kharif & Rabi 5 % of Sum Insured

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Only 3

D) All are incorrect

Ans. C

1. Rabi 1.5% of Sum Insured
2. Kharif 2% of Sum Insured
3. Kharif & Rabi 5 % of Sum Insured

Q. With reference to the Insurance, What is Floater Policy ?

A) A policy under the farms of which protection follows movable property , covering it wherever it may be

B) A policy designed to reimburse property owners from loss due to defined peril of flood

C) A policy provides all risk coverages , subject to reasonable exclusions for valuabe items such as furs, jewellery, Cameras

D) All of the above

Ans. A

Floater Policy :A policy under the farms of which protection follows movable property , covering it wherever it may be

Flood Insurance : A policy designed to reimburse property owners from loss due to defined peril of flood

Personal Articles Floater : A policy provides all risk coverages , subject to reasonable exclusions for valuabe items such as furs, jewellery, Cameras

Q. With reference to the Computer, what is DCAF ?

A) Document Coprocessor Access Facility

B) Distributed Console Automated File

C) Distributed Console Access Facility

D) Disk Coprocessor Automated File

Ans. C

DCAF : Distributed Console Access Facility

Q. With reference to the PM Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana , consider the following statements :

1. Maximum contribution from the workers can’t exceed Rs. 2200

2. Monthly income of the worker should be below Rs. 10,000

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both are correct

D) Both are incorrect

Ans. D

-Maximum contribution from the workers can’t exceed Rs. 2400
-Monthly income of the worker should be below Rs. 15000
-It is available to unorganized workers between 18 to 40 yrs of age
– Subscriber will receive a minimum assured pension of Rs. 3,000 per year after attaining age of 60 years

Q. Which among the following are included in Voucher ?

1. Cash Payment

2. Cash Receipt

3. Credit Transactions

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A) Only 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Following comes under Voucher :
1. Cash Payment
2. Cash Receipt
3. Credit Transactions

Q. Which among the following is not the ruler of Gurjara Pratihara dynasty ?

A) Munj

B) Vatsaraj

C) Mihir Bhoj

D) Nagabhatta II

Ans. A

Rulers of Gurjara Pratihara dynasty :
Vatsaraj
Mihir Bhoj
Nagabhatta II
Nagabhatta I

Rulers of Parmar dynasty :
Munj
Sindhuraj
Jai Singh
Bhoj

Q. With reference to the Jainism , What is Nirjara ?

A) It is necessary to suppress the material element

B) It is the law of giving up life by fasting

C) According to Jainism, due to ignorance the soul is attracted towards Karma

D) It is the cessation of the already existing karma in the soul

Ans. D

Kayaklesh : It is necessary to suppress the material element. In this, the law of doing penance, fasting, Sallekhana
Sallekhana : It is the law of giving up life by fasting
Ashrava : According to Jainism, due to ignorance the soul is attracted towards Karma

Q. With reference to the ancient History , what was Ratnin ?

A) An author of the Vrihadaranyaka

B) A talented & respected sage of later vedic period

C) High Officials of state in the Vedic period

D) None of the above

Ans . C

Maharishi Yajnavalkya :
-An author of the Vrihadaranyaka
-A talented & respected sage of later vedic period

Ratnin in ancient India:
It was the 12 Ratnins or 12 officers of King and Parishad. The 12 Ratnins included Mahishi (Queen), Yuvraj (Crown Prince),
Purohit (Head Priest), etc. Tribal assemblies Vidata and Gana lost their importance. Sabha and Samiti lost their tribal
characteristics and became Parishad.

Q. Which among the following is/are correctly matched :

LABOUR LAWS YEAR

1. Payment of Wages Act 1948

2. Workmen’s compensation Act 1923

3. Trade Union Act 1926

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) Only 3

D) 1,2,3

Ans. B

1. Payment of Wages Act 1936
2. Workmen’s compensation Act 1923
3. Trade Union Act 1926

Q. With reference to the Minimum wages Act 1948,which among the following is/are the norm(s) for fixing the minimum wage :

1. Minimum food requirement of 2100 calories per average Indian adult

2. Cloth requirement of 72 yards per annum per family

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

Minimum food requirement of 2700 calories per average Indian adult

Cloth requirement of 72 yards per annum per family

Three consumption units per earner

Q. Consider the following statements :

1. Sunderban is declared as Ramsar site in 2019

2. Sunderban was desIgnatd as Biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2001

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

1. Sunderban is declared as Ramsar site in 2019
2. Sunderban was desIgnatd as Biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2001

Q. With reference to the Carlye Circular, consider the following statements :

1. It was issued by the Chief secretary of British India, Lord stanley on 22 Oct 1905

2. It was termed as the declaration of slavery

3. It was issued when the Indian youth started opposing western education against the partition of bengal

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 2
B) 1 & 3
C) Only 3
D) 2 & 3

Ans. D
It was issued by the chief secretary of Bengal, Thomas Carlyle on 22 October 1905.
According to the circular ‘If any college violates the government order and the student quits the educational institution
then no assistance will be provided by the government to the institute’. It was termed the declaration of slavery.

– 1 AUG 2022 (FOR STATE PCS & UPSC)

Q. With reference to Dampier & Hodges line, consider the following statements :

1. It is an imaginary line passing through 24 parganas south & North districts of Sunderbans

2. It indicates the northern most limits of the estuarine zone affected by tidal fluctiations’

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

This line indicates the eco region of Sunderbans in India
It is an imaginary line passing through 24 parganas south & North districts of Sunderbans
It indicates the northern most limits of the estuarine zone affected by tidal fluctiations’

Q. With reference to Santhal rebellion, consider the following statements :

1. The revold took place to expel the outsiders from the area of Daman-i-Koh & to oppress the Zamindari system

2. A separate district of santhal Pargana was created by the government to pacify the Santhals

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

The revolt took place to expel the outsiders from the area of Daman-i-Koh & to oppress the Zamindari system
A separate district of santhal Pargana was created by the government to pacify the Santhals

The Santhal rebellion was a rebellion in present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal , Eastern India against both the British East India Company (BEIC) and zamindari system by the Santhal.
It started on June 30, 1855 and on November 10, 1855, martial law was proclaimed by the East India Company which lasted until January 3, 1856 when martial law was suspended and the rebellion was eventually suppressed by the Presidency armies.
The rebellion was led by the four sibling Brothers – Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav

Q. Recently our scientists have found a new Alpine Plant species in India, that have the ability to grow at higher
elevation. Where it has been found ?

A) Kerala

B) Andaman & Nicobar Islands

C) Arunachal Pradesh

D) Lakshadweep

Ans. C

New Alpine Plant Species in India: Cremanthodium indicum discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Q. Which among the following is not an Alpine Plant ?

A) Forbs

B) Lichens

C) Cushion Plants

D) Cotton Grass

Ans. D

Examples of Plants found in the Tundra:
Arctic Moss, Arctic Willow, Caribou Moss, Labrador Tea, Arctic Poppy, Cotton Grass, Lichens and Moss.

What are Alpine Plants?
Alpine plants are those that grow at a high elevation and above the tree line.
These plant species generally grow in alpine tundra.
The species include perennial grasses, forbs, cushion plants, mosses and lichens.

Q. Which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

1. Hatta – Market Streets

2. Manigramam and Nanadesi – Taxes

3. Kaikkolars – Weavers

Which among the above statements is/are correct ?

A) Only 1

B) 1 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. B

Manigramam and Nanadesi- There were several such guilds in south India
from the eighth
Weavers such as the Saliyar or Kaikkolars

Q. Which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

1. Moors – Muslim Merchants

2. Devadasis – Temple dancers

3. Hundi – Note recording a deposit

Which among the above statements is/are correct ?

A) Only 1

B) 1 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q. Which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

1. Moors – Muslim Merchants

2. Devadasis – Temple dancers

3. Hundi – Note recording a deposit

Which among the above statements is/are correct ?

A) Only 1

B) 1 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q. With reference to the Banjaras, what was Tanda ?

A) Caravan

B) Horses

C) Raw materials

D) Food grains

Ans. A

These Banjaras carry their household – wives and children – along with them.
One tanda consists of many families.

Q. With reference to the ancient history, which among the following is/are
correctly matched ?

1. Kansari – Bell Metal Workers

2. Kolu – Oil Pressers

3. Chauchala – Four roofed temples

Which among the above statements is/are correct ?

A) Only 1

B) 1 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Double-roofed – Dochala

Morris cotton printing

Q. With reference to the modern period who was Mufti ?

A) A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law

B) It is a term given to Faujdari Adalat

C) Interpretations of local laws given by Brahman Pandits

D) None of the above

Ans. A

A criminal court (faujdari adalat ) and a civil court (diwani adalat)

Qazi – A judge

Mufti – A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law that the qazi would administer

Other terms :

Dharmashastras – Sanskrit texts prescribing social rules and codes of behaviour, composed from c. 500 BCE onwards

Sawar – Men on horses

Musket – A heavy gun used by infantry soldiers

Matchlock – An early type of gun in which the powder was ignited by a match

Q. With reference to the ancient history, which among the following is/are
correctly matched ?

1. Kansari – Bell Metal Workers

2. Kolu – Oil Pressers

3. Chauchala – Four roofed temples

Which among the above statements is/are correct ?

A) Only 1

B) 1 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Double-roofed – Dochala

Morris cotton printing

Q. With reference to the modern period who was Mufti ?

A) A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law

B) It is a term given to Faujdari Adalat

C) Interpretations of local laws given by Brahman Pandits

D) None of the above

Ans. A

A criminal court (faujdari adalat ) and a civil court (diwani adalat)

Qazi – A judge

Mufti – A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law that the qazi would administer

Other terms :

Dharmashastras – Sanskrit texts prescribing social rules and codes of behaviour, composed from c. 500 BCE onwards

Q. During the british period, What was Mahal ?

A)It is a revenue estate which may be a village or a group of villages

B) It refers to the meetings held in the durbar

C) It is a tax collected by the Indian Officials

D) None of the above

Ans. A

Q. With reference to the tribal groups, which among the following is/are
correctly matched ?

1. Labadis – Cattle herders

2. Gaddis – Shepherds

3. Bakarwals – Goats

Which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

A) Only 2

B) 1 & 3

C) 2 & 3

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q. With reference to the medieval period , what was Calicos ?

A) Cotton Textiles

B) Iron & Steel Industries

C) Jute Industries

D) None of the above

Ans. A

Q. With reference to the Indian textiles, which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

1. Bandanna – It refers to any brightly coloured and printed scarf for the neck or head

2. Jamdani – It is a fine muslin on which decorative motifs are woven on the loom

3. Takli – Household spinning instrument

Which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

A) Only 2

B) 1 & 3

C) 2 & 3

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Jamdani is a fine muslin on which decorative motifs are woven on the loom, typically in grey and white. Often a mixture
of cotton and gold thread was used, as in the cloth in this picture. The most important centres of jamdani weaving were
Dacca in Bengal and Lucknow in the United Provinces.

1. Aurang – Warehouse where goods are collected

2. Bellows – A device or equipment that can pump air

3. Slag heap – The waste left when smelting metal

Which among the following is/are correctly matched ?

A) Only 2

B) 1 & 3

C) 2 & 3

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

1. Aurang – Warehouse where goods are collected
2. Bellows – A device or equipment that can pump air
3. Slag heap – The waste left when smelting metal

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Q. With reference to the ancient period, which among the following is/are correctly marched ?

1. Mobato : Village headman

2. Pykars : Travelling traders

3. Chapkan : Long button coat

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A) Only 2

B) 1 & 3

C) 2 & 3

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

1. Mobato : Village headman
2. Pykars : Travelling traders
3. Chapkan : Long button coat

Q. With reference to the news , what is NIRVIK SCHEME ?

A) It is an integrated approach to bring about a robust financial inclusion and ultimately provide banking services to all households in the country

B) ‘NIRVIK’ scheme to enhance loan availability for exporters and ease the lending process

C) To develop, improve and update need based rescue and emergency response services to the mining industry.

D) The goal of this scheme is to make girls socially and financially self-reliant through education.

Ans. B

What is NIRVIK scheme? How will it help exporters?

NIRVIK scheme: The ECGC has introduced ‘NIRVIK’ scheme to enhance loan availability for exporters and
ease the lending process.

Under the ‘NIRVIK’ scheme, the gems, jewellery and diamond(GJD) sector borrowers with limit of over
Rs 80 crore will have a higher premium rate in comparison to the non-GJD sector borrowers of this
category due to the higher loss ratio.

ECGC: About
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) is a fully government-owned company that was
established in 1957 to promote exports by providing credit insurance services.

Q. With reference to the news , what is UMMID Initiative ?

A) These are humanitarian initiatives that raise and disburse additional funds for infectious
diseases– such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria

B) It is an Indian health programme for improving healthcare delivery across rural India

C) The Health Care InitiativE (HCI) fosters and promotes faculty research, supports the development
of a portfolio of high-impact educational programs

D) It is an initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of newborn babies

Ans. D

UMMID initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of newborn babies
UMMID initiative aims to create awareness about genetic disorders and establish molecular
diagnostics in hospitals.

Q. In context with the UNGA (United Nation General Assembly) consider the following statements :

1. The UN General Assembly has no binding votes or veto powers like the UN Security Council

2. All the 193 UN member states have equal representation in the UN General Assembly

3. US has always spoken first at the UN General Assembly since the 10th UNGA in 1955.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A) 1 & 2

B) Only 3

C) 2 & 3

D) 1,2,3

Ans. A

UNGA 2019: What is UNGA?

Who gets to vote at UNGA?
Each sovereign state gets one vote and the votes are not binding on the membership, except in budgetary matters.
The UN General Assembly has no binding votes or veto powers like the UN Security Council.

What are the powers of UNGA?
The UNGA can express world opinion, promote international cooperation in various fields and make recommendations to the UNSC and elect the Security Council’s non-permanent members.
Who is the current UNGA President?
The current UNGA President is Tijjani Muhammad-Bande of Nigeria, who was elected to the post on June 4, 2019. He succeeds María Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, whose term ends in September 2019.
There are how many countries in the UN General Assembly?
All the 193 UN member states have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
Which countries are not a part of UNGA?
Among the world’s 196 countries, 193 are UN member states and
three nations- Palestine, the Vatican City and Taiwan are not a part of the international organization as their country status is not recognized globally due to political and religious reasons.

Is North Korea a UN member state?
The two Koreas-North and South Korea were admitted as members of the United Nations in 1991.
Which country always speaks first at the UNGA?

Brazil has always spoken first at the UN General Assembly since the 10th UNGA in 1955.

Q. With reference to the Khanderi, which among the following is/are correct ?

1. INS Khanderi construction began in April 2009 67.5 metres long and 12.3 metres tall

2. It is capable of saving oxygen availability and can stay underwater for long periods

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

Key Features of INS Khanderi

– The INS Khanderi construction began in April 2009. It was first built into five separate segments
which were later welded together.
– INS Khanderi is 67.5 metres long and 12.3 metres tall.
– Its hull form, fin and hydroplanes have been designed to enable minimum underwater resistance.
– The submarine’s Permanently Magnetised Propulsion Motor is powered by 360 battery cells. Each
battery cell weighs 750 kg.
– It is capable of saving oxygen availability and can stay underwater for long periods

Q. For which conference of Parties , “Time for Action” Tagline has been given ?

A) COP 23

B) COP 24

C) COP 25

D) COP 26

Ans. C

COP 25 Tagline: Time for Action.

No decision on long-term climate finance
The parties also failed to decide on long-term climate finance, which is the financial support given
to the developing countries by the developed countries to fight against climate change. This was
agreed upon in the Paris climate agreement.

2020 Climate talks

The next UN Climate talks will be held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Q. Why the launch of RISAT-2BR1 marked major milestones for ISRO ?

1. This was the 50th flight of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

2. It was also the 75th Launch Vehicle Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh

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

RISAT2-BR1 is the second satellite in the RISAT-2B series and is expected to be followed by two more
satellites.

RISAT2-BR1
• RISAT2-BR1 is the second satellite in the RISAT-2B series and is expected to be followed by two
more satellites.
• The satellite, with a mission life of five years, follows the successful launch of RISAT-2B in
May 2019.
• RISAT2-BR1 weighs about 628 kg and it would be used in various fields such as forestry,
agriculture and disaster management support.
• The current domestic remote sensing satellite is not equipped to capture images of the earth
during cloud cover and hence, India had to rely on the images provided by Canadian satellites to
obtain information regarding the same.

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