GS Question Bank (250 Que include)-sep-2023
| 1. Gabon, a Central African nation, is rich in oil but plagued by poverty and political instability, has witnessed another coup attempt by a group of mutinous soldiers. Consider the following statements regarding Gabon – (1) Gabon, a country surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in the west. (2) Gabon is widely described as “Africa’s last Eden”. (3) Odzala-Kokoua National Park is one of the country’s best wildlife-watching spots. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 14.Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his Jayanti. Consider the following statements regarding to the same -(1) Sree Narayana Guru (1856-1928) was a revered Indian spiritual leader born in Chempazhanthy, Kerala. (2) He established a philanthropic society as the founder of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Both (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above |
| 2. Recently, a report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021′ has exposed the trade of red sand boa. Consider the following statements regarding Red Sand Boa – (1) The Red Sand Boa is commonly called the Indian Sand Boa. (2) It is a venomous species. (3) It has an average length of 75 cm. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 15.On August 30, 2023, the night sky was illuminated by a rare phenomenon: a super blue moon. However, despite its name, this full moon was neither blue in colour nor super in size. Consider the following statements – (1) The term “supermoon” was coined in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle. (2) A blue moon is the second full moon in a month. (3) A blue moon occurs when the moon aligns closely with Earth during its orbit. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above |
| 3. Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods, primarily plant-based but including some fish and dairy, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants beneficial for health. Consider the following statements regarding Millets – (1) Millets are a good source of enzyms. (2) Millets are drought-resistant, require less water and can grow in poor soil conditions. (3) Millets are naturally gluten-free. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 16.The Indian government has introduced the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023. In context to the same tell us, which of the following is matched correctly? Tribe – State (1) Limboo (Limbu) – Sikkim (2) Karbi – Himachal Pradesh (3) Dongaria Kondh – Odisha Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above |
| 4. Recently, the Supreme Court has declared that not all marriages necessitate a public declaration or solemnization. Consider the following statements (1) Article 13 of the Constitution specifies that any law that contravenes Part III of the Constitution is invalid. (2) Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equal treatment and protection under the law. (3) The state is prohibited from discriminating against any person based on their religion, ethnicity, gender, or place of birth, according to Article 15(1). Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) All of the above | 17. The 2023 southwest monsoon season in India started late, experiencing a significant rainfall deficiency of 52.6%. Consider the following statements regarding monsoon – (1) The southwest monsoon season – Rainfall received from the southwest monsoons is seasonal in character, which occurs between June and September. (2) The retreating monsoon season – The months of October and November are known for retreating monsoons. Which of the above is/are correct?(A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above |
| 5. Recently, the Deendayal Port Authority and Dubai-based DP World partnered for the Mega Container Terminal Project at Tuna Tekra, Gujarat. Consider the following statements – (1) Deendayal Port is also known as Mundra Port. (2) Deendayal Port was constructed in 1931 by Maharao Khengarji. (3) In 2016, Deendayal Port created history by handling 100 MMT cargo in a year. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 18.Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that a comprehensive range of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes have been implemented for Farmers Welfare. Consider the following statements – (1) The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. (2) Enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. (3) Checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (3) (D) None of the above |
| 6. Recent advances in genome sequencing unveil the impact of somatic genetic variants on human health, from cancer development to immune disorders, driving innovation in disease detection and treatment strategies. In context to the same tell us, DNA Barcoding can be a tool to – (1) assess the age of a plant or animal. (2) distinguish among species that look alike. (3) identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 19.Recently, the UIDAI has rolled out an in-house Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning technology-based Finger Minutiae Record. Consider the following statements regarding Unique Identification Authority of India – (1) The UIDAI is a statutory authority established on 12th July 2016. (2) The UIDAI was initially set up by the Government of India in January 2002. (3) The UIDAI is mandated to assign a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number (Aadhaar) to all the residents of India. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above |
| 7. The Punjab government told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that it would withdraw its notification on dissolution of panchayats. Consider the following statements – (1) The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. (2) A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above | 20.The Justice G. Rohini-headed Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste groups submitted its longawaited report to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment after nearly six years of work. Consider the following organizations/bodies in India – (1) The National Commission for Backward Classes (2) The National Human Rights Commission (3) The National Law Commission (4) The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above constitutional bodies? (A) Only one (B) Only two (C) Only three (D) All four |
| 8. In 2023, the celebration of World Sanskrit Day takes place on 31st August. Consider the following statements regarding Sanskrit – (1) Sanskrit is among the 22 official languages included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution. (2) In 2014, Sanskrit was declared the second official language of Uttarakhand. (3) In Mattur village of Karnataka everyone speaks in the Sanskrit language. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 21.Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change provided valuable insights into the various initiatives to boost forest cover in India during a written reply in the Lok Sabha. A particular State in India has the following characteristics – (1) Forest Cover in the state constitutes 30.71% of the geographical area of the state. (2) According to the Indian state of forest report 2021, the recorded forest area of this state is 94,689 square kilometers. (3) It has the 12.4% of the forest area of the country. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics? (A) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Assam (D) Uttarakhand |
| 9. Mahendragiri, the last Project 17A Frigate, will be launched on 1st September 2023. Consider the following statements regarding Project 17A – (1) Taragiri, the second ship, was launched in May 2022. (2) The first stealth ship launched under Project 17A was the Nilgiri. (3) Project 17 Alpha frigates (P-17A) were launched by the Indian Navy in 2019. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 22.Odisha Chief Minister has inaugurated Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, one of the largest hockey stadiums in Rourkela. Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics – (1) The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’. (2) Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) (2) and (1) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above |
| 10. Recently, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held its 5th regional meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. Consider the following statements regarding India-Africa Summit – (1) It was held in 2015 was the third such Summit. (2) It was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above | 23.In the Union Budget for 2023-24, the government has projected a decline in fiscal deficit to 5.9% of gross domestic product.Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? (1) Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. (2) Loans received from foreign governments (3) Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (2) (B) Only (2) and (3) (C) Only (3) and (1) (D) All are correct |
| 11. Recently, the United Nations Biodiversity has urged people globally to use the word ‘funga’ whenever they say ‘flora and fauna’, in order to highlight the importance of fungi. Consider the following statements regarding – (1) Fungi or fungus are a diverse group of prokaryotic microorganisms. (2) Fungi also produce antibiotics like penicillin. (3) Some fungi, like mushrooms and truffles, are edible and prized in cuisine. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 24.The level of ethanol blending in petrol in India has reached 9.99%. Consider the following statements regarding Ethanol Blending – (1) Ethanol is one of the principal biofuels. (2) It is naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts. (3) Ethanol Blending Programme is aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on crude oil imports. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (2) (B) Only (2) and (3) (C) Only (3) and (1) (D) All are correct |
| 12. Recently, CSIR’s Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has indigenously designed and developed compact 100% Pure Electric Tractor named CSIR PRIMA ET11. Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991? (1) Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously (2) Share of India’s exports in world trade increased (3) India’s foreign exchange reserves increased enormously Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above | 25.Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed the Lok Sabha that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of the crucial legislations enacted by the Government. Consider the following statements regarding POCSO Act – (1) POCSO Act came into effect on 14th November 2012. (2) The Act defines a child as any person below the age of 21 years. (3) The Government of India has also notified the POCSO Rules, 2020. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above |
| 13.Recently, the first ship of the Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, ‘DSC A 20’ (Yard 325), was launched in Kolkata (Hooghly River). Consider the following statements – (1) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system from Allahabad to Haldia was declared as National Waterway No 1. (2) The NW-1 passes through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above |
