Jan Mock Test 2 – GES Reporter

1. Consider the following statements about Digital Ocean, recently in News

1- It is a first of its kind digital platform for Ocean Data Management.

2- It also provides free access to information to the general public and the common man.

3- Developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

2. Consider the following statements about Digital India Awards

1- Award have been institutionalized under the ambit of National Portal of India.

2- To honor exemplary initiatives/practices in Digital-Governance.

3- The Awards were initially known as Online Ratna Awards.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

3. Consider the following statements about Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) Board

1- It is responsible for strategic direction and policy-making.

2- The Board normally meets once every quarter of year.

3- It provides a forum for balanced strategic decision making, innovation and partner collaboration.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

4. Consider the following statements about Raag-Bhopali, recently in News

1- Part of Madhya Pradesh Government Campaign regarding promotion of “Ek Zila- Ek Shilp ”.

2- The first of such kind of exhibition being organized to promote Zari-Zardozi crafts of Bhopal.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Consider the following statements about Wasabi

1- In Japan, Wasabi is difficult to grow because of its knobbly root which is extremely difficult to grow.

2- It is known as ‘Food gold’ in Japan.

3- The most important requirement is crystal-clear water, in abundance.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

6. Consider the following statements about Akash Missile

1- It is a Air to Air Missile with a range of 25 Kms.

2- The missile was inducted in 2014 in IAF and in 2015 in Indian Army.

3- AKASH Weapon System can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

7. Consider the following statements about River Sabari,

1- It is one of the main tributaries of Mahanadi.

2- It originates from the western slopes of Eastern Ghats in Odisha state from Sinkaram hill ranges.

3- It is also known as Kolab river in Odisha.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

8. District administration has recently prohibited community fishing at Deepor Beel, a wetland and states only Ramsar site, located in which state

a) Meghalaya

b) Manipur

c) Assam

d) Sikkim

9. Consider the following statements about the world’s largest floating solar energy project

1- To be constructed at Omkareshwar dam on Narmada river in Khandwa district of Gujarat.

2- It will begin power generation by year 2022-23.

3- The International Finance Corporation, World Bank and Power Grid have granted in-principle consent for providing aid for the said project development.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

10. Consider the following statements about CPAP, used in hospitals

1- This therapy is highly effective for managing obstructive sleep apnea.

2- The abbreviation for Constant positive airway pressure therapy.

3- In this a constant level of pressure above atmospheric pressure is continuously applied to the upper airway.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

11. Consider the following statements about Global Economic Prospects (GEP)

1- Published by World Bank.

2- It examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging market and developing economies.

3- An annual Report.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

12. Consider the following statements about Thai Poosam, recently in News

1- It is one of the major festivals celebrated in Karnataka.

2- This festival celebrated for God Muruga Peruman.

3- It is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Thai.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

13. Union Education Minister of India, recently laid the foundation stone of the buildings for School of Engineering and Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship at

a) Delhi University

b) Jawaharlal Nehru University

c) Banaras Hindu University

d) University of Hyderabad

14. Union minister of Youth Affairs & Sports recently launched the Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS) as a Khelo India Sports School, located in

a) Guwahati

b) Itanagar

c) Jorhat

d) Shillong

15. Consider the following statements about India’s scientific expedition to Antarctica

1- It began in 1981.

2- India at present has two operational research stations in Antarctica named Dakshin Gangotri and Bharati.

3- The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, manages the entire Indian Antarctic program.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

16. Consider the following statements about Republic Day parade

1- A 1 triservice contingent of the Bangladesh armed forces will participate in the Republic Day parade this year.

2- This year coincides with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the liberation war of Bangladesh.

3- In 2018, the Russian Army became the first foreign contingent to take part in the Republic Day parade on Rajpath.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

17. Consider the following statements about ICRA Limited (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited)

1- It was set up in 1991 by leading financial/investment institutions, commercial banks and financial services companies.

2- ICRA is a Private Limited Company.

3- Provide information and guidance to institutional and individual investors/creditors;

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

18. Consider the following statements about H5N1

1- It is a type of influenza virus that causes a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or “bird flu”).

2- Human cases of H5N1 avian influenza occur occasionally, but it is very easily transmitted from person to person.

3- The mortality rate in humans is about 60%.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

19. Consider the following statements about National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)

1- Headquarters in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

2- It is a Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Mines.

3- It is recognized as the lowest cost producer of Alumina & Bauxite in the world.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

20. Consider the following statements about Iodine

1- Iodine deficiency disorders can lead to goiter, hypothyroidism and even brain damage.

2- Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for normal thyroid function, growth, and development.

3- Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the “Iodine Man of India”.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

21. Consider the following statements about Chattergala tunnel

1- In Uttarakhand.

2- Due to this tunnel, the travel time from Doda to Lakhanpur would be reduced to four hours.

3- It was going to be a 6.8 Km long tunnel

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

22. Consider the following statements about Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

1- It is the highest honour conferred on a Non-Resident Indian, Person of Indian Origin; or an organisation or institution established and run by Non-Resident Indians or Persons of Indian Origin.

2- During the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, PBD convention, select eminent Indian diaspora members are awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards

3- Award is constituted by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

23. Consider the following statements about WTO’s Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM)

1- It was introduced into GATT in 1989 following the Mid-Term Review of the Uruguay Round.

2- Before 1995, trade policy reviews were restricted to trade in goods.

3- The frequency of reviews of a Member is related to its weight in the multilateral trading system, as defined by the Member’s share of world trade in goods and services.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

24. Consider the following statements about World Food Price Index

1- Released by Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO).

2- Consists of the average of 5 commodity group price indices (meat, dairy, cereals, vegetable oil and sugar).

3- Weighted with the average export shares of each of the groups for 2012-2014.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

25. The Hadoti region of South-East Rajasthan and Guna district of Madhya Pradesh is known for which production that contributes major share in export from the country.

a) Cardamom

b) Coriander

c) Turmeric

d) Cinnamon

26. Consider the following statements about White Tiger

1- White tigers are Bengal tigers whose parents carry a recessive gene.

2- The white fur caused by a lack of the pigment pheomelanin.

3- The white Bengal tigers tend to grow slower and lighter than the orange Bengal tiger.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

27. Consider the following statements about India Meteorological Department (IMD) recent report

1- The year 2020 was the warmest since 1901.

2- The past two decades — 2001-2010 and 2011-2020 — were also the warmest decades on record.

3- Twelve out of the 15 warmest years since 1901 were during the past 15 years — between 2006 and 2020.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

28. Consider the following statements about India Meteorological Department (IMD) recent report

1- The year 2020 was the warmest since 1901.

2- The past two decades — 2001-2010 and 2011-2020 — were also the warmest decades on record.

3- Twelve out of the 15 warmest years since 1901 were during the past 15 years — between 2006 and 2020.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

29. Consider the following statements about Bharat Griha Raksha

1- A standard home insurance policy that will cover the risk of fire and allied perils for certain risks.

2- Offers cover only for building.

3- Under this, the policyholders’ claim will be settled up to the sum insured (and not proportionately).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

30. Consider the following statements about Aurangabad

1- It was built in 1610 by Malik Ambar of the Nijam Shahi Dynasty.

2- It was renamed Aurangabad by Mughal emperor Jahangir.

3- Demand to rename Aurangabad city in Maharashtra as Sambahji Nagar.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

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