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1. Consider the following statements about the ‘Operation Insaniyat’. 1) Under Operation Insaniyat India is to help thousands of displaced Rohingya Muslims who fled Myanmar into Bangladesh following military crackdown in violence-hit Rakhine state. 2) The relief is in view of specific needs of large number of Rohingya women and children living in camps and onset of monsoon.

Which of the above statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: c Explanation:  India has announced development assistance of US $25 million for Rakhine state.  It also has sent relief materials for 300,000 Rohingyas under ‘Operation Insaniyat’ to support Bangladesh in its humanitarian efforts.

2. Consider the following statements. 1) The Vijay Prahar exercise was conducted by South of in Suratgarh, . 2) The South Western Command is headquartered at Suratgarh, Rajasthan.

Choose the incorrect answer using the codes below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

Answer: b Explanation:  The South Western Command of the Indian Army was established in April 2005 and became fully operational on 15 August 2005.

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 The South Western Command is headquartered at Jaipur, Rajasthan.  The command’s operational units include , formerly under , and X Corps transferred from Western Command....

3. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Digital India Internship’ scheme. 1) It has been launched under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce and industry. 2) Its focus areas include R&D, Cyber Laws & Cyber Security, e-Governance, Digital Literacy (HRD), etc.

Which of the above statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: b Explanation:  It has been launched under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeITY).  Its focus areas are : R&D, Cyber Laws & Cyber Security, e-Governance, Digital Literacy (HRD), International Cooperation & Industrial Promotion, Hardware Industry and Digital Payments and Electronic Testing.

4. Which of the following countries has signed a pact with India on exemption of Visas for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports and in the field of Agriculture. (a) Panama (b) Venezuela (c) Brazil (d) Columbia

Answer: a Explanation:  The agreement is based on common values and shared commitment to democracy, pluralism, multi-culturalism, and the rule of law.

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5. Consider the following statements in regard to Electric vehicles in India. 1) Electric vehicles will be having orange license plates for preferential treatment in parking, etc. 2) Out of annual sales of vehicles in India, e-vehicles account for nearly about 10% currently. 3) Electric vehicles are governed by Motor Vheicles Act, 1988 of India.

Which of the above statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

Answer: d Explanation:  Electric vehicles will be having green license plates for preferential treatment in parking, etc.  Out of annual sales of vehicles in India, e-vehicles account for barely about 1% currently.

6. Which of the following is true in regard to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). 1) The JCPOA is aimed at preventing Iran from building nuclear weapons. 2) This agreement is signed between Iran, the P5+1 and the European Union.

Choose the incorrect answer using the codes below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

Answer: d Explanation:  It is an international agreement on the nuclear program of Iran reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015.

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 It is a pact between: o Iran o The P5+1(the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States— plus Germany) o The European Union

7. Which of the following minesweepers have been recently decommissioned by Indian Navy? 1) INS Karwar 2) INS Kakinada 3) INS Konkan 4) INS Cannanore

Choose the correct answer using the codes below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above

Answer: d Explanation:  These minesweepers 'retired' as operational ships after three decades of service in the Indian Navy.  One more minesweeper named as ‘INS Cuddlore’ was also decommissioned as well along with these.

8. Match the following colors with their respective meaning with respect to license plates in India. 1) White: Private cars 2) Yellow: Rental vehicles 3) Blue: President and Governors 4) Red: Embassies and high commission

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Choose the correct answer using the codes below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 4 only

Answer: a Explanation:  The correct match is as follows: o White: Private cars o Yellow: Rental vehicles o Blue: Embassies and high commission o Red: President and Governors

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