Q1. Which of the following missions is to evacuate its citizens who wish to return from conflict-hit Israel?
A. Operation Pawan
B. Operation Kaveri
C. Operation Ajay
D. Operation Rakshak I
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 1 Option C is correct Explanation
• The government is launching Operation Ajay to evacuate its citizens who wish to return from conflict-hit Israel.
• This will be the second evacuation this year after Operation Kaveri brought back several thousand Indian citizens from conflict-torn Sudan in April-May.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the economic cooperation between India and Russia:
1. Major items of export from India include pharmaceuticals, miscellaneous manufactures, iron & steel, apparel, tea, coffee, and tobacco.
2. .Major items of import from Russia include defense and nuclear power equipment, fertilizers, electrical
machinery, steel, and diamonds.
3. .Indian and Russian railways have also signed agreements on high-speed rails in India and modernization of railways.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 2 Option C is the correct Explanation
• The two countries intend to increase bilateral investment to US$50 billion and bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2025.
• Major items of export from India include pharmaceuticals, miscellaneous manufactures, iron & steel, apparel, tea, coffee, and tobacco.
• Major items of import from Russia include defense and nuclear power equipment, fertilizers, electrical machinery, steel, and diamonds.
• Indian and Russian railways have also signed agreements on high-speed rails in India and modernization of railways.
Q3.Consider the following statements about the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021
1. a pregnancy may be terminated up to 20 weeks by a married woman in the case of failure of a contraceptive method or device.
2. It allows unmarried women to also terminate a pregnancy
3. Opinion of one Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) for termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation is required.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 3 Option C is the correct Explanation
• Under the Act, a pregnancy may be terminated up to 20 weeks by a married woman in the case of failure of
a contraceptive method or device.
• It allows unmarried women to also terminate a pregnancy for this reason.
• Opinion of one Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) for termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation.
Q4. Consider the following statements about the Central Information Commission (CIC)
1. The CIC was established under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005).
2. It is not a constitutional body.
3. Its members are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 4 Option C is the correct Explanation
• Establishment: The CIC was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). It is not a constitutional body.
• Members: It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
• Appointment: They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
Q5. Consider the following countries:
1. Bolivia
2. Argentina
3. United States
4. Australia
Which of the above have lithium reserves in them?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 5 Option D is correct Explanation
• Top six countries with the largest lithium reserves in the world
• Bolivia – 21 million tonnes
• Argentina – 17 million tonnes
• Chile – 9 million tonnes
• United States – 6.8 million tonnes
• Australia – 6.3 million tonnes
• China – 4.5 million tonnes
Q6. Consider the following statement about the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
1. The act is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is applicable to all associations, groups, and NGOs which intend to receive foreign donations.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 6 Option D is the correct Explanation
• The “Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act” (FCRA) regulates foreign donations and ensures that such contributions do not adversely affect internal security.
• First enacted in 1976, it was amended in 2010 in which a slew of new measures was adopted to regulate foreign donations.
• The FCRA act is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Under the new rules notified by MHA in 2015, NGOs are required to give an undertaking that
• the acceptance of foreign funds is not likely to prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India
• impact friendly relations with any foreign state and does not disrupt communal harmony.
• The FCRA is applicable to all associations, groups, and NGOs which intend to receive foreign donations.
Q7. Consider the following statements about Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
1. The platform is meant to offer suitable opportunities for youngsters to engage in voluntary work in the field of their choice
2. there will be no financial remuneration involved.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 7 Option C is correct Explanation
• The platform is meant to offer suitable opportunities for youngsters to engage in voluntary work in the field of their choice and look for such opportunities across the country.
• It will act as a one-stop shop for young people and various central government ministries, and will also create a centralized youth database.
• However, there will be no financial remuneration involved.
• The Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) will be launched on 31st October 2023 on National Unity Day.
Q8. Consider the following statements about the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
1. It was formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC).
2. It became an observer to the UN General Assembly and the African Union in 2015.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 8 Option D is correct Explanation
• IORA is an inter-governmental organization that was established in March 1997.
• It was formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR- ARC).
• The IORA Secretariat is based in Mauritius. It became an observer to the UN General Assembly and the African Union in 2015.
Q9. The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to
A. Slow down the speed of neutrons
B. Increase the speed of neutrons
C. Cool down the reactor
D. Stop the nuclear reaction
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 9 Option A is the correct Explanation
• The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to Slow down the speed of neutrons.
• Heavy water is used in certain types of nuclear reactors, where it acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons so that they are more likely to react with the fissile uranium-235 than with uranium-238, which captures neutrons without fissioning.
Q10. Consider the following elements
1. Lithium
2. Cobalt
3. Nickel
4. Manganese
Which of the above are used in Lithium-ion batteries?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Solution: option b.)
Ans. 10 Option D is correct Explanation
• Battery cell assembly draws upon a complex supply chain of largely unrelated product groups, within which nonferrous metals and minerals play a major role.
• Important materials groups include cathode materials, anode materials, electrolytes, separators, and current collectors
• Nonferrous metals and minerals featuring highly in Li-ion batteries are lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, copper, and aluminum.
• The first four of these are used primarily as active cathode material, although lithium is also used in electrolytes.
• As such, developments specific to cathodes and collectors are particularly relevant for nonferrous metal material use, while anodes dictate graphite use.