1. Which among the following country is the host of 2018 Commonwealth Games?
[A] Canada
[B] England
[C] Australia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
2. The side QR of an equilateral triangle PQR is produced to the point S in such a way that QR = RS and P is joined to S. Then the measure of ∠PSR is :
[A] 45°
[B] 30°
[C] 15°
[D] 60°
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Correct Answer: B [30°]
Notes:
∠PRQ = 60°
∠PRS = 180° – 60° = 120°
=>∠PSR + ∠RPS = 60°
As RS = PR
∴ ∠PSR = ∠RPS
∴ ∠PSR =
Hence option [B] is the right answer.
3. The pie chart drawn belown shows the expenses of a family on various items and its savings during the year 2001. Study the graph and answer the question.
If the total income of the family was 100000 Rs., how much money was spent on the education of the children?
[A] 23000 Rs
[B] 15000 Rs
[C] 12000 Rs
[D] 10000 Rs
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Correct Answer: C [12000 Rs]
Notes:Expenditure on the education of the children
Hence option [C] is the right answer.
4. Which Indian state has emerged as the first “organic state” and the cleanest state in the country?
[A] Tripura
[B] Sikkim
[C] Goa
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Sikkim]
Notes:
In 2015, Sikkim fully implemented organic farming statewide, becoming India's first "organic state", while in 2016, it restricted the usage of plastic water bottles (in government functions and meetings) and Styrofoam products, becoming India's “cleanest state”. No one here uses plastics, no one smokes in public places, no one urinates in the open, and no one litters. There is a penalty for every violation in Sikkim.
5. Which of the following Indian cities has been chosen for the Zero TB Initiative?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Bhopal
[C] Pune
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: D [ Chennai]
Notes:
Under the Global Plan to End TB 2016-2020, the Stop TB Partnership, the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Advance Access & Delivery (AA&D), and Interactive Research and Development (IRD) have come together to launch the Zero TB Initiative to support cities, districts, and islands that are committed to achieving a rapid reduction in the number TB patients.
6. Identify the environmental treaty with the help of given information:
- It is the only environmental treaty which enjoys universal ratification of 197 UN member countries.
- The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the implementing agency of the this treaty
- In September, 2017 the treaty celebrated its 30thAnniversary
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Rotterdam Convention
[B] Stockholm Convention
[C] Kyoto Protocol
[D] Montreal Protocol
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Correct Answer: D [Montreal Protocol]
Notes:
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is an environmental treaty that was adopted on September 16, 1987 by the international community to protect human health and the environment by phasing out a number of man-made chemicals with adverse effects on the ozone. Initially, it included refrigerants such as CFCs and halons, but the list of controlled chemicals under the Montreal Protocol today includes HCFCs, methyl bromide, and other ozone-depleting substances (ODS). The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) became an implementing agency of the Montreal Protocol in 1992. In 2010, it became the only environmental treaty which enjoys universal ratification of 197 UN member countries. Recently, in September 2017, it celebrated its 30th anniversary.
7. Which of the following organisations recently released the report titled “South Asia Economic Focus- Globalisation Backlash” praising the demonetization move in India?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
In recent report of World Bank titled “South Asia Economic Focus – Globalisation Backlash”, it said eliminating tax evasion and corruption-the most talked objectives of junking old 500 and 1000 rupee notes. The report said that the demonetisation move will limit tax evasion and corruption, will help to curb black money, to eliminate counterfeit notes, increase transparency and promote the use of electronic payments in India.
8. The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2017 (WESP) has been published by the:
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
[C] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs]
Notes:
The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2017 (WESP) has been published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
9. Operation Smile and Operation Muskan aim to:
[A] rescue missing children and reunite them with their families
[B] uplift the urban and rural poor through enhancement of livelihood opportunities
[C] built friendly physical infrastructure environment for Persons with Disabilities
[D] encourage people to save for girl child’s education and marriage under various government schemes
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Correct Answer: A [rescue missing children and reunite them with their families]
Notes:
First is the correct option.The Government of India has requested the States/UTs to start “Operation Smile-II” from 1st January, 2016 to 31st January, 2016 to be rolled out throughout the country as a follow up of the earlier campaign to rescue/rehabilitate the missing children. Earlier all States/UTs were advised to take up a one month campaign titled ‘Operation Smile’ in the month of January, 2015 to rescue/rehabilitate the missing children. Similarly, another dedicated campaign titled ‘Operation Muskaan’ was launched in the month of July, 2015 throughout the country.
10. Which country had won the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2018?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] Pakistan
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Australia ]
Notes:
The Australia’s Men’s Hockey teams is one of the most successful teams. They lifted the 2018 title. They are nicknamed as the Kookaburras. Who is the coach of Australian Men’s Hockey team?
