Dec Mock test 1

1. Consider the following statements about  Group of Twenty, or the G20

1-  It is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.

2-  It brings together the leaders of only developed countries from every continent. ​

3-  India will host the G20 summit in 2023.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

2. Consider the following statements about  SIMBEX-20

1-  Between Indian Navy and Singapore Navy

2-  Conducted annually since 1994.

3-  This years exercise conducted in Bay of Bengal.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

3. Consider the following statements about  SITMEX-20

1-  A trilateral maritime exercise.

2-  Participated by India, Singapore and Indonesia.

3-  This years exercise hosted by  Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

4. Consider the following statements about  Jal Jeevan Mission

1-  Objective is to provide Functional Household Tap Connection to every rural home by 2025.

2-  It will also implement source sustainability measures as mandatory elements, such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation, rain water harvesting.

3-  It will be based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education and communication as a key component of the mission.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

5. Consider the following statements about  Anticipatory Bail

1-  A person is directed to be released on bail even before arrest made.

2-  Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, lays down the law on anticipatory bail.

3-  Only the supreme Court and High Court empowered to grant anticipatory bail.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

6. Consider the following statements about  Rodchenkov Act of US

1-  It allows the USA to initiate legal proceedings against those involved in running doping rings.

2-  Only applicable for US residents.

3-  The Act will cover any ‘major international competition’ where one or more athletes from the United States participates and three or more from other countries are present.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

7. Consider the following statements about  Delirium

1-  It is an acute state of confusion, marked by disorientation, lack of attention etc.

2-  Delirium is a common symptom in older adults with severe disease.

3-  Symptoms of delirium and dementia can be similar.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

8. Consider the following statements about  Chandigarh

1-  Chandigarh was planned to replace Peshawar, the capital of erstwhile Punjab, which became part of Pakistan during the Partition.

2-  In March 1948, the Government of (India’s) Punjab, in consultation with the Centre, approved the area of the foothills of the Shivaliks as the site for the new capital.

3-  From 1952 to 1966 (till Haryana was carved out of Punjab), Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

9. Consider the following statements about Bioluminescent fungi

1-  Bioluminescent organisms are found in the ocean environments only.

2-  The colour of the light emitted by the organism depends on their chemical properties.

3-  In the case of fungi, the luminescence comes from the enzyme, luciferase.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

10. Consider the following statements about Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)

1-  It is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by India.

2-  It is designed to provide accurate position information service to assist in the navigation of ships in the Indian Ocean waters.

3-  After the US, Russia and Germany that have their own navigation systems, India has become the fourth country to have its independent regional navigation system.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

11. Consider the following statements about Lok Adalat

1-  Organised by Legal Services Authorities.

2-  Lok Adalats (State as well as National) are an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mode wherein pre-litigation and pending cases in the courts are disposed on the basis of amicable settlement without any expense on the part of litigants.

3-  Lok Adalats are instrumental in reducing the burden on arrears of the court disposal of long pending litigation between the parties.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

12. Consider the following statements about Tropical Cyclone

1-  It’s an intense circular storm that originates over warm temperate oceans.

2-  It is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain.

3-  Drawing energy from the sea surface and maintaining its strength as long as it remains over warm water.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

13. Consider the following statements about Chang’e-5 spacecraft Mission

1-  A China’s mission.

2-  Land in the Mons Rumker region of the Saturn’s moon Titan.

3-  It will seek to collect lunar material to help scientists understand more about the moon’s origins and formation.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

14. Consider the following statements about Mount Vesuvius

1-  Vesuvius has been classified as a complex volcano, one that consists of a complex of two or more vents.

2-  It is the only active volcano in mainland Europe.

3-  Located in Spain near the coastal city of Naples.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

15. Consider the following statements about  Northeast monsoon

1-  It occurs during October to December.

2-  Also called the winter monsoon.

3-  La Niña conditions has a positive impact on rainfall associated with the Northeast monsoon.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

16. Consider the following statements about Desalination Plant

1-  It turns salt water into water that is fit to drink.

2-  An external pressure is applied to push solvents from an area of Low-solute concentration to an area of high-solute concentration through a membrane.

3-  Technology used for the process is reverse osmosis.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

17. Consider the following statements about Negative-yield bonds

1-  These are debt instruments that offer to pay the investor a maturity amount lower than the purchase price of the bond.

2-  Generally issued by central banks or governments, and investors pay interest to the borrower to keep their money with them.

3-  These bonds attract investments during times of stress and uncertainty.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

18. Consider the following statements about National Commission for Minorities (NCM)

1-  Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.

2-  Original notification of 1993 was for four religious communities; Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians and Muslims.

3-  Commission can Summon and enforce the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

19. Consider the following statements about Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000

1-  It gives the Central government the power to block public access to any information online — whether on websites or mobile apps.

2-  A court may also issue directions for blocking information online.

3-  The Department of Telecommunications, can issue blocking orders to internet service providers, to enforce licensing conditions.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

20. Consider the following statements about UP Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Ordinance, 2020

1-  Mass conversions would invite a jail term of not less than three years up to 10 years and a fine of ₹50,000.

2-  In case of conversion done by a woman for the sole purpose of marriage, the marriage would be declared null and void.

3-  The ordinance makes ‘forced conversions’ non-bailable offences to be tried by a High court.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

21. Consider the following statements about National Science Film Festival, 2020

1-  VigyanPrasar has been organizing this festival as a part of its science popularization endeavour.

2-  This year, jointly organized Vigyan Prasar, and the Mizoram State Council of Science and Technology.

3-  It offers a unique platform to showcase the science films made by professionals, amateur and student filmmakers under various themes.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

22. Consider the following statements about Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN)

1-  It is an indigenously developed technology that digitises vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature of the cold chain through a smartphone application.

2-  It supports the central government’s Universal Immunization Programme.

3-  It was first launched across India in 2015.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

23. Consider the following statements about BrahMos Missile

1-  The surface-to-Air supersonic cruise missile.

2-  A combination of the names of Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.

3-  It is a two-stage missile with solid propellant booster as first stage and liquid ramjet as the second stage.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

24. Consider the following statements about Varunastra

1-  The Pinaka Missiles.

2-  Designed and developed by NSTL, Visakhapatnam

3-  Also being offered for export.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

25. Consider the following statements about Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Investor Map for India

1-  It maps the overlaps and gaps between public sector priorities and private sector interest.

2-  Launched by the World Bank and Invest India.

3-  For 6 SDG-enabling sectors that include education, healthcare, agriculture and allied activities, financial services, renewable energy & alternatives and sustainable environment.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

26. Consider the following statements about Nagaland’s Tamarillos

1-  Got a certificate for Geographical Indication (GI) in 2015.

2-  It has its origin in South Africa.

3-  The tree tomato is high in pectin fibre, a natural preservative that can be used to make jellies, jams and chutney.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

27. Consider the following statements about National Portal for Transgender Persons

1-  It would help a transgender person in applying for a Certificate and Identity card digitally from anywhere in the country.

2-  It helps to get the I-Card without any physical interface and without having to visit any office.

3-  The issuing authorities are under strict timelines to process the applications and issue certificates and identity cards without any necessary delays.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

28. Consider the following statements about Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas of India

1-  The day is also known as National Law Day.

2-  The Constituent Assembly met for 166 days for three years, 11 months, and 18 days before the Constitution was finally adopted.

3-  The original constitution document was signed by 283 members of the parliament.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

29. Consider the following statements about Sea Guardian Drone

1-  It can perform over-the-horizon long-endurance, medium-altitude Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

2-  It is the maritime variant of the Predator MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

3-  It has a maximum endurance of 40 hours and a maximum flying altitude of 40,000 feet.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

30. Which country recently made sanitary products free to all women, becoming the first nation in the world to take such a step against “period poverty.”