1. Which state government will collaborate with UNDOC to intensify anti-drug drive?
[A] Punjab
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Punjab]
Notes:
The Punjab government has decided to collaborate with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as part of its efforts to root out the drug menace in the State. The MoU will be signed between the health department, the Special Task Force (STF) on drugs and the UNODC in the second week of June 2017. It was also decided to develop a roadmap for the project implementation for which a project committee will be set up. The committee will be headed by principal secretary (Health) with STF chief ADGP Harpreet Singh Sidhu as co-convenor, besides two representatives of UNODC.
2. In which of the following fields Vyas Samman is given?
[A] Fims
[B] Literature
[C] Music
[D] Dance
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Correct Answer: B [Literature]
Notes:
Vyas Samman is a literary award given annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation. The award is given to an Indian citizen for an outstanding work of Hindi literature published in the last 10 years. The award includes a cash prize of Rs 4,00,000.
The first Vyas Samman was awarded in 1991 to Dr. Ram Vilas Sharma. In 2018, Leeladhar Jagudi was given the Vyas Samman Award for his collection of poems “Jitne Log Utne Prem, published in 2013.
3. From which of the following country, India imports maximum amount of Tea?
[A] China
[B] Kenya
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Nepal]
Notes:India imports the most tea from Nepal. In 2021-22, India imported 11.12 million kg of tea from Nepal, which was the largest quantity. The next largest quantity came from Kenya at 7.08 million kg.
In 2021, India imported $54.7M in tea, mainly from:
- Nepal ($20.2M)
- Kenya ($11.7M)
- Iran ($4.14M)
- Vietnam ($3.96M)
- United Arab Emirates ($3.76M)
India is the world’s second largest exporter of tea. In 2019, India exported $842 million of tea.
4. 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 for the year was 100000 Rs. the difference of the expensses (in rupees) between housing and transport was:
[A] 7000 Rs
[B] 10000 Rs
[C] 15000 Rs
[D] 12000 Rs
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Correct Answer: B [10000 Rs]
Notes:The percentage difference in expenditure on housing and transport = (15 – 5) % = 10%
The required difference
Hence option [B] is the right answer.
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect about “Operation Greens” announced in Budget 2018?
[A] It aims to double the income of farmers by the end of 2022
[B] Government allocated a sum of Rs 500 crore for this operation
[C] It envisages setting the minimum support price to 1.5 times the cost of production
[D] It promotes organic farming in the country
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Correct Answer: D [It promotes organic farming in the country]
Notes:
“Operation Greens” was recently announced in Budget 2018. It aims to double the income of farmers by end of 2022. It is basically a price fixation scheme that aims to ensure farmers are given the right price for their produce. Under this, government will enhance the MSP for crops to 1.5 times the input cost of the produce. Also, it envisages promoting farmer producer organisations, agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management. For its implementation, government has allocated a sum of Rs 500 crore in the Budget 2018.
6. Recently, scientists discovered a new species of moth and named it Elcysma Ziroensis. It is large, brightly coloured, day-flying moth and stores distasteful and poisonous compound hydrogen cyanide within its body. This new species has been discovered in which of the following regions of India?
[A] Andaman Islands
[B] Talle Wildlife sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Western Ghats
[D] Kutch region of Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Talle Wildlife sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, scientists discovered a new species of moth in the Talle Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. The new species has been named as Elcysma Ziroensis. They are generally brightly coloured, day-flying Moths found in tropical and temperate regions. They tend to be slow fliers and store the distasteful and poisonous compound hydrogen cyanide within their bodies. The discovered specimen has a wingspan of 7 cm, and a cream colour with black markings on the wings, and prominent large red spot on the forewing.
7. Which two countries participated for the first time in Olympics 2016?
[A] Kosovo and South Sudan
[B] Israel and Rwanda
[C] Somalia and Lesotho
[D] Tunisia and Nicaragua
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Correct Answer: A [Kosovo and South Sudan]
Notes:
The Olympic Committee of Kosovo was represented at the Olympics 2016 Games for the first time since its formation in the wake of Yugoslavia’s break-up. Similarly, South Sudan which was formed in 2011, made its debut at the Olympics 2016.
8. Which of the following ministries organized the International conference on the VISION ZERO?
[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Labour and Employment]
Notes:
The international conference on the VISION ZERO and its relevance to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is being organized from 15th to 17th, March 2017 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi by Directorate General Factory Advice and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI).
9. Recently, our scientists have discovered a new species of Pika, a mammal belonging to the rabbit and hare family. In which part of India has it been discovered?
[A] Tropical rainforest of Western Ghats
[B] Eastern Ghats
[C] Eastern Himalayas
[D] Western Himalayas
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Correct Answer: C [Eastern Himalayas]
Notes:
Eastern Himalaya has been declared a biodiversity hotspot by Conservation International. Our Scientists have recently claimed to have discovered a new species of Pika, a mammal belonging to the rabbit and hare family in the Eastern Himalayas in Sikkim. Pikas are members of the rabbit family and live in the mountains or in temperate regions. The common name "pika" is used for any member of the Ochotonidae family. Pikas do not hibernate unlike other mammalian species inhabiting such cold climates.
10. In the Railway Budget 2016-17, the Minister of Railways announced to set up an organisation called 'SRESTHA'. Which of the following statements is/are correct about it?
- The organisation will be headed by the chairman of the railway board
- The main aim of the organisation is to carry out long term railway research activities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because SRESTHA (Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology & Holistic Advancement) would be headed by an eminent scientist reporting directly to Chairman, Railway Board and would be staffed with scientists and a limited number of Railway experts. RDSO functioning will be made totally transparent with time bound results.
