1) Consider the following statements with respect to Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
It is a statutory body established under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
It deals with appeals filed against the orders of SEBI, IRDAI and also PFRDA.
It has only one bench which sits at Mumbai and has jurisdiction across whole of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for creation of the Post of Technical Member in Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), Mumbai.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to National Council of Science Museums (NCSM)
It primarily engaged in popularizing Science and Technology through a network of science centers.
It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture.
It primarily engaged in popularizing Science and Technology through a network of science centres, Mobile Science Exhibitions (MSE) units.
Presently NCSM, with its Headquarters in Kolkata, administers and manages 25 science museums/centres spread across the country and is the world’s largest network of science centres and museums that functions under a single administrative umbrella.
NCSM has recently collaborated with 'Google Arts & Culture' for the largest online exhibition about inventions and discoveries ever curated.
3) Consider the following statements with respect to Nari Shakti Puraskar
It is the highest civilian honour for women in India.
Ministry of Women and Child Development confers this award annually.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Technically Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award.
Nari Shakti Puraskar is the highest civilian honour among awards given exclusively for women in India.
To acknowledge women's achievements, the Ministry of Women and Child Development confers Nari Shakti Puraskar on women and institutions in recognition of their relentless service towards the cause of women empowerment and social welfare.
4) Consider the following statements with respect to Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential (UNNATEE)
It is a national strategy document developed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
It offers a roadmap to address India’s environmental and climate change mitigation action through energy efficiency measures.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)has developed a national strategy document for accelerating energy efficiency in India.
The strategy document titled UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential) describes a plain framework and implementation strategy to establish a clear linkage between energy supply-demand scenarios and energy efficiency opportunities.
The document offers a comprehensive roadmap to address India’s environmental and climate change mitigation action through energy efficiency measures.
5) Social Institutions and Gender Index, was released by which of the following agencies?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
6) Arrange the following events in chronological order
Royal Indian Navy Upsurge
Kheda Satyagraha
Paika Rebellion
Non Co-operation movement
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
The Prime Minister has recently released the “Dictionary of Martyrs” of India’s Freedom Struggle.
It includes the martyrs of 1857 Uprising, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34), Quit India Movement (1942-44), Revolutionary Movements (1915-34), Kissan Movements, Tribal Movements, Agitation for Responsible Government in the Princely States (Prajamandal), Indian National Army (INA, 1943-45), Royal Indian Navy Upsurge (RIN, 1946), etc.
The project for compilation of “Dictionary of Martyrs” of India’s Freedom Struggle was commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, to the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) to commemorate the 150th anniversary of uprising of 1857.
Paika Rebellion (1817)
Kheda Satyagraha (1918)
Non Co-operation movement (1920-22)
Royal Indian Navy Upsurge (1946)
7) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
It was established in 1972 through the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
It is an autonomous organization works under the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
It was established under Societies Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860) in 1972.
The primary objective of the Council is to promote and give direction to historical research and to encourage and foster objective and scientific writing of history.
The project for compilation of “Dictionary of Martyrs” of India’s Freedom Struggle was commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, to the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) to commemorate the 150th anniversary of uprising of 1857.
8) “IP Nani” sometimes seen in the news recently, is?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
‘IP Nani’ is India’s first Intellectual Property (IP) Mascot aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) amongst children.
9) Which of the following countries share borders with Paraguay?
Bolivia
Argentina
Uruguay
Brazil
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
10) Chowdike is an ancient instrument popular in which of the following states?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Chowdike is an unique instrument popular in Karnataka.
It is a single-stringed instrument and is said to be a symbol of goddess Yellamma.
Women form groups to sing in praise of Yellamma. It includes both song and narration.
The instrument Chowdike provides the rhythmic support with another instrument, Sambala.
