1) SPYDER, OSA-AK-M was sometimes seen in the news recently. They are
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Answer : d
Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully conducted the combined guided weapons firing exercise of Surface to Air Missile.
This was a first of its kind Exercise undertaken by the Indian Air Force in which firing of four different class of missiles – AKASH,SPYDER, OSA-AK-Mand IGLA was successfully carried out.
'Spyder', an acquired missile system from Israel, is a short-range, quick reaction surface-to-air missile designed to strike an enemy air target within a very short time.
OSA-AK-M is the IAF’s Surface to air missile of Russian origin.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to Know India Programme (KIP)
It is an information repository programme, where the ongoing developments in India on various fields are updated online.
It is being implemented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
Its main objective is to provide young persons of Overseas Indians an exposure to the country of their origin.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
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Answer : a
The KIP is an important initiative of Government of Indiafor young Indian Diaspora in the age group of 18 to 30 years with a view to provide them an exposure to the country of their origin so that they can understand it better and more intimately.
The KIP offers a platform for the young Indian diaspora to visit India share their views, expectations and experiences and forge closer bonds with the India of present times.
It is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Recently, 49th'Know India Programme' (KIP), being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with Andhra Pradesh Government.
3) Consider the following statements with respect to Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
It is a non-permanent and independent body.
It was constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically to the Prime Minister.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
PMEAC is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically to the Prime Minister.
4) Recently, a multi-species aquaculture complex was launched by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) in which of the following states?
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b.
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Answer : b
Ministry for Commerce & Industry inaugurates the Multi-species Aquaculture Complex, set up by the Marine Products Export Development Authority, at Vallarpadam Island near Kochi, Kerala.
5) Consider the following statements with respect to AVIA INDRA 2018
It is an Air Force level exercise between India and Russian Federation, held annually.
The exercise is unique wherein the foreign participant does not bring its air assets.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Ex AVIAINDRA, a service specific biennial exercise between Indian Air Force and Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFSAF).
The inaugural IAF-RFSAF Ex AVIAINDRA was conducted in 2014.
AVIAINDRA-2018 is the second in the series of bilateral joint exercise between IAF-RFSAF.
The exercise is unique wherein the foreign participant does not bring its air assets.
The exercise is planned in two phases.
In Russia, the IAF pilots flew alongside their Russian counterparts in RFSAF aircraft at Lipetsk from 17 Sep 18 to 28 Sep 18.
In India, the RFSAF pilots will fly alongside their Indian counterparts in the IAF aircraft at Jodhpur from 10-21 Dec 2018.
6) Consider the following statements with respect to International Conference on Sustainable Water Management
The 1st edition of the conference is being held at Mohali, India.
It is being organized by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
The theme of the event is “Sustainable Water Management”.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
The first International Conference under the aegis of National Hydrology Project, Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is being organized by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)at Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali on the theme‘Sustainable Water Management’.
7) Consider the following statements
India currently has only one functioning aircraft carrier – INS Viraat.
INS Vikrant will be the India’s second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) after INS Viraat.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
India currently has only one aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, which was the erstwhile Russian Admiral Gorshkov, inducted into service in 2013.
The country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1), to be formally named as INS Vikrant.
Recently, a statement was made that the Navy Headquarters was working on a second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier or IAC-2, which would give India a fleet of three aircraft carriers.
8) Consider the following statements with respect to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
It is a political and economic alliance of six countries, all located in Arabian Peninsula.
It is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The 39th GCC summit was recently held at Doha, Qatar.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
GCC is a political and economic alliance of six countries in Arabian Peninsula – Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
It is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Its aim is to achieve ever closer union between the energy rich Gulf countries.
The 39th GCC summit was recently held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt have imposed an air, land and sea blockade on Qatar since June 2017 accusing Qatar of supporting terrorism.
9) Consider the following statements with respect to Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
It was set up by an act of Parliament.
It is headquartered in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
It functions under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s welfare.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
MPEDA was set up by an act of Parliament. It was established through the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972.
It is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.
It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
10) Consider the following statements
It was built in 1010 A.D and celebrated its Millennium year of existence in 2010.
It is one among the UNESCO’s world Heritage site.
It was known in the inscriptions as Dakshina Meru.
Identify the temple that correctly matches with the above characteristics
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Answer : a
The Brihadisvara temple at Tanjavur marks the greatest achievement of the Chola architects.
Known in the inscriptions as Dakshina Meru, the construction of this temple was inaugurated by the Chola King, Rajaraja I.
This temple was built in 1010 A.D and celebrated its Millennium year of existence in 2010.
Its Unique Architectural Excellence prompted UNESCO to declare this temple as World Heritage Monument in 1987.
Recently, Madras high court has stayed the Art of Living event at the iconic Brihadeeswarar temple — a UNESCO-designated heritage monument in Thanjavur.
