Prelims Practice Questions 30-03-2018

01. Consider the following statements.

1. The Melon is found in the Pacific Ocean. 2. They belong to ‘Vulnerable’ category of IUCN. 3. In the wild their natural diet consists of polyps.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 only c. 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : c

The Melon Butterflyfish is found in the .They belong to ‘Least Concern’ category of IUCN. The Black-tailed Butterflyfish is found in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and the is found in the western Pacific Ocean.

02. Consider the following statements.

1. National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC), is a not- for- profit company set up by the Ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship 2. The National Skill Development Fund was set up in 2009 by the Government of India for raising funds only from Government sectors for skill development in the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : d

National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC), is a not- for- profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance. NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. The present equity base of NSDC is Rs.10 crore, of which the Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE ) holds 49%, while the private sector has the balance 51%. Further, The National Skill Development Fund was set up in 2009 by the Government of India for raising funds both from Government and Non Government sectors for skill development in the country. 03. Consider the following statements.

1. The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has been set up under the patronage of Ministry of External Affairs. 2. It is a non-profit organization. 3. It has been set up to promote India as a venue for International Conferences and Exhibitions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : b

The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has been set up under the patronage of Ministry of Tourism.

04. Consider the following statements.

1. Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) and Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) are the sub-schemes of Atal Innovation Mission. 2. AIM is mandated to create umbrella structure to oversee innovation ecosystem of country and revolutionize innovation eco-system.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : c

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is being set up under NITI. AIM will be an Innovation Promotion Platform involving academics, entrepreneurs, and researchers drawing upon national and international experiences to foster a culture of innovation, R&D in India. The platform will also promote a network of world-class innovation hubs and grand challenges for India.

05. Consider the following statements.

1. Svalbard is an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. 2. The Svalbard Treaty or the Spitsbergen Treaty, recognises the sovereignty of Sweden over the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, 3. The treaty was signed on 1920.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : c

The Svalbard Treaty or the Spitsbergen Treaty, recognises the sovereignty of Norway over the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The treaty regulates the demilitarisation of the archipelago. The signatories were given equal rights to engage in commercial activities (mainly coal mining) on the islands. india is a party the treaty.

06. Consider the following statements.

1. Territorial Army is a voluntary military force of civilians and is not a part of regular Indian Army. 2. It assists civil administration in maintenance of essential services.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : b

Territorial Army is a part of regular Indian Army eventhough it is a voluntary military force. The maximum rank reached is that of Brigadier. One of the eligibility criteria is that an individual must be well-settles and employed.

07. Consider the following statements.

1. Brahmaputra Board functions under the Ministry of Water Resources. 2. It is an autonomous statutory body. 3. It is responsible for flood management and erosion control in Brahmaputra valley.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : d

Brahmaputra Board is an autonomous statutory body stablished under the Brahmaputra Board act, 1980. It is headquartered at Guwahati. Funding is made through grants-in-aid.

08. Consider the following statements.

1. Budapest Convention is the first international treaty seeking to address cyber crime. 2. India is a signatory to the convention.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : a

The Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime or the Budapest Convention, is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations. It was drawn up by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, with the active participation of the Council of Europe's observer states Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States. Currently, India is not a signatory to the convention.

09. Consider the following statements.

1. Moscow declaration was adopted during WHO’s Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Tuberculosis. 2. The declaration also aims to eliminate additional deaths from HIV co-infection by 2020. 3. India is party to the declaration.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : d

The aim of the First WHO Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era: A Multisectoral Response is to accelerate the response to meet the targets agreed under the End TB Strategy and Sustainable Development Goals, through increased national and global commitments.

The members committed themselves to eliminating additional deaths from HIV co-infection by 2020 and achieving synergy in coordinated action against TB and non-communicable diseases. A co-infection is when a person suffers from two infections at the same time.India is among the signatories to the declaration

10. Global Education Monitoring report is released by which one of the following?

1. UNDP 2. PRATHAM 3. UNESCO 4. None of the above

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer : c UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report highlights the responsibility of governments to provide universal quality education and stresses that accountability is indispensable in achieving this goal. The Report warns that disproportionate blame on any one actor for systemic educational problems can have serious negative side effects, widening inequality and damaging learning.