Q.466) Recently in news, "Anthocephalus cadamba" is related to which of the following ?
Anonymous Quiz
23%
Invasive alien species
43%
Medicinal plant
28%
Example of bacteriophages
6%
None
Q.467) Consider the following statements.
1. The first Democratic Swarajya Party was established by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1920 within the INC.
2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the first Congress leader to suggest Hindi written in devanagari script be accepted as the sole national language of India.
1. The first Democratic Swarajya Party was established by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1920 within the INC.
2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the first Congress leader to suggest Hindi written in devanagari script be accepted as the sole national language of India.
Q.468) The "South Summit" is the highest decision making entity of which of the following ?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
African Union
35%
Group of 77 (G 77)
34%
ASEAN
12%
G 20
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Q.469) Consider the following statements about Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)
1. The MGC is an initiative between India & five ASEAN countries. 2. Malaysia is not member of MGC. 3. India has never hosted any MGC Annual Ministerial Meeting.
1. The MGC is an initiative between India & five ASEAN countries. 2. Malaysia is not member of MGC. 3. India has never hosted any MGC Annual Ministerial Meeting.
Anonymous Quiz
19%
1 only
19%
2 only
32%
1 & 2
31%
All of the above
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Q.470) Consider the following about Mekong River Commission (MRC).
1. It was established under Mekong Ganga Cooperation for sustainable development of Mekong River.
2. India & Myanmar both are not the members of Mekong River Commission.
3. The Mekong River Commission has not legal status.
1. It was established under Mekong Ganga Cooperation for sustainable development of Mekong River.
2. India & Myanmar both are not the members of Mekong River Commission.
3. The Mekong River Commission has not legal status.
Q.471) Which of the following were NOT associated/members of the Unionist Party during the national movement ?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
Chhotu Ram
30%
Sikander Hayat Khan
26%
Fazl-i-Husain
24%
None
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Q.472) Consider the following about Unionist Party.
1. The party was non-secular in character & was prevalent in Punjab province of British India.
2. Although a majority of Unionists were Muslims , a large number of Hindus & Sikhs also supported and participated.
3. Unlike the Indian National Congress and Muslim League, the Unionists supported the British Raj.
1. The party was non-secular in character & was prevalent in Punjab province of British India.
2. Although a majority of Unionists were Muslims , a large number of Hindus & Sikhs also supported and participated.
3. Unlike the Indian National Congress and Muslim League, the Unionists supported the British Raj.
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Q.473) "HCARD" , recently in news , is related to which of the following ?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
Below poverty line beneficiary identification for PDS
26%
Identification card for Inner Line Permit (ILP)
47%
Robotic device for frontline health workers
9%
Aadhar Identification
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Q.474) The "Alexandria Protocol" in 1944 led to the formation of which of the following organisation ?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
31%
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
31%
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
21%
Arab League
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Q.475) Which of the following were associated with the Indian National Army (INA) ?
1. Mohan Singh 2. Captain Lakshmi Sehgal 3. Shah Nawaz khan
1. Mohan Singh 2. Captain Lakshmi Sehgal 3. Shah Nawaz khan
Anonymous Quiz
8%
1 only
20%
1 & 2
15%
1 & 3
56%
All of the above
Q.476) The "Black Hole tragedy" incident was associated with which of the following events ?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
Battle of Buxar
52%
Battle of Plassey
16%
First Angle Sikh war
14%
Treaty of Yandabo
Hello Aspirants,
From today , I will be starting a new series i.e. "PRELIMS FACT BOOSTER" , apart from my MCQs series.
In the series , each day, I will be posting some EXTRA factual information (related to History, Culture, Economy, Polity, S&T, Environment, Current Affairs etc) about a particular topic.
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From today , I will be starting a new series i.e. "PRELIMS FACT BOOSTER" , apart from my MCQs series.
In the series , each day, I will be posting some EXTRA factual information (related to History, Culture, Economy, Polity, S&T, Environment, Current Affairs etc) about a particular topic.
THIS will provide you that "extra" edge in prelims , looking at the dynamic nature of this exam.
Thanks,
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PRELIMS FACT BOOSTER - 1
(Topic: IR/society/development)
COPENHAGEN CONSENSUS
* It is a project that seeks to establish priorities for advancing global welfare using methodologies based on the theory of welfare economics , using cost - benefit analysis.
* It was conceived and organized around 2004 by Bjern Lamborg
* The project is run by the Copenhagen Consensus Center , which is an independent NGO.
* The project considers possible solutions to a wide range of problems , presented by experts in each field.
* Three Copenhagen Consensus has happened till now
a)Copenhagen Consensus 2004
b)Copenhagen Consensus 2008
c)Copenhagen Consensus 2012
* The Copenhagen Consensus 2012 - identified several "nutritional interventions" as some of the most high-yielding of all possible development assessments
(Topic: IR/society/development)
COPENHAGEN CONSENSUS
* It is a project that seeks to establish priorities for advancing global welfare using methodologies based on the theory of welfare economics , using cost - benefit analysis.
* It was conceived and organized around 2004 by Bjern Lamborg
* The project is run by the Copenhagen Consensus Center , which is an independent NGO.
* The project considers possible solutions to a wide range of problems , presented by experts in each field.
* Three Copenhagen Consensus has happened till now
a)Copenhagen Consensus 2004
b)Copenhagen Consensus 2008
c)Copenhagen Consensus 2012
* The Copenhagen Consensus 2012 - identified several "nutritional interventions" as some of the most high-yielding of all possible development assessments
Q.477) Consider the following rights.
1. Right to Education 2. Right to equal access to public service 3. Right to food Which of the following is/are human rights under "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" ?
1. Right to Education 2. Right to equal access to public service 3. Right to food Which of the following is/are human rights under "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" ?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
Only 1
16%
1 & 2
17%
Only 3
59%
All of the above
Q.478) Consider the following about Calling Attention procedure.
1. It is a notice by which a member calls the attention of a minister to any matter of urgent public importance.
2. Prior Permission of Speaker is not required.
3. The minister may make a brief Statement or ask for sometime an hour or a day for the reply
4. The "Calling Attention" procedure also exist in the Rajya Sabha.
1. It is a notice by which a member calls the attention of a minister to any matter of urgent public importance.
2. Prior Permission of Speaker is not required.
3. The minister may make a brief Statement or ask for sometime an hour or a day for the reply
4. The "Calling Attention" procedure also exist in the Rajya Sabha.
Q.479) Which of the following is generally NOT characterised the political ideology of "Conservatism" ?
Anonymous Quiz
25%
Minimal government intervention in the economy & society
28%
General acceptance of traditional morality
31%
Belief in individualism
17%
None
PRELIMS FACT BOOSTER - 2
Topic: Modern History ( Revolt of 1857)
PEEL COMMISSION
1. Set up after 1857 Revolt.
2. To look after the military affairs of British India
3. Recommendations of Peel Commision ----
a) Native Army should be composed of different nationalities and castes ( as it felt that a homogeneous Arny would be a risk in future & more prior to the revolt, the recruitment was more of upper Hindu caste)
b) It was decided to divide regiments into class companies and this eventually led to the theory of "Martial Races of India" ( post 1857 - regiments of dogras , Gujjars , Gorkhas, Sikhs , Kumaons, Mahars ets )
c) recommended that proportion of Indian to British soldiers in India should not be greater than 3:1 ( this was adhered till Second World War )
d) Commision also recommended that soldiers should be enlisted for general service.
Topic: Modern History ( Revolt of 1857)
PEEL COMMISSION
1. Set up after 1857 Revolt.
2. To look after the military affairs of British India
3. Recommendations of Peel Commision ----
a) Native Army should be composed of different nationalities and castes ( as it felt that a homogeneous Arny would be a risk in future & more prior to the revolt, the recruitment was more of upper Hindu caste)
b) It was decided to divide regiments into class companies and this eventually led to the theory of "Martial Races of India" ( post 1857 - regiments of dogras , Gujjars , Gorkhas, Sikhs , Kumaons, Mahars ets )
c) recommended that proportion of Indian to British soldiers in India should not be greater than 3:1 ( this was adhered till Second World War )
d) Commision also recommended that soldiers should be enlisted for general service.