1.

With reference to the Judicial Recusal, consider the following statements:

1. It requires that all parties to a case be treated fairly and impartially.

2. No person shall be a judge in his own case.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

   2.

Operation Dhvast has been launched by  

(a) Central Bureau of Investigation  

(b) National Investigation Agency  

(c) The Enforcement Directorate

(d) National Security Council  

   3.

With reference to “Powassan disease” consider the following statements:

1. It is caused by the virus.

2. It is spread to humans by the bite of an infected deer tick.

3. Not all ticks carry these viruses.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None of these

   4.

Foucault pendulum is used to

(a) Illustrate the earth’s rotation

(b) Predict Earthquakes

(c) Measure Insolation

(d) Reduce the time of declination

   5.

I. Indian constitution did not adopt liberalism in the classical sense.

II. Complete Freedom will not have any value for the weak and marginalized community.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true.

    6.

Greenback in news refer to

(a) US Currency

(b) Copper coin

(c) Carbon credit

(d) IMF Reserve

   7.

With reference to the Millets, consider the following statements:

1. They are highly adaptive to a wide range of ecological conditions and thrive well in rain-fed; arid climates and they have minimal requirement of water, fertilisers, and pesticides.

2. They are gluten-free and have a low glycemic index but lack protein.

3. The United Nations has declared 2022 as the International Year of Millets.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

   8.

Nabam Rebia case seen recently in the news, is related to

(a) Representation of the People Act, 1951

(b) Lesbian Marriage rights

(c) Alimony after divorce

(d) Anti-defection law

   9.

“Laundromat” countries are not inclusive of

(a) India

(b) Turkey

(c) China

(d) Iran  

  10.

Axolotl is a/an

(a) Amphibian

(b) Reptile

(c) Fish

(d) Bird

  11.

Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)?.

(a) Speaker, Lok Sabha is the President of all the Parliamentary Forums.

(b) Each Parliamentary Forum consists of 31 Members (excluding the President and the ex-officio Vice-Presidents) out of whom not more than 21 are from Lok Sabha and not more than 10 are from Rajya Sabha.

(c) Both (a) & (b) are correct.

(d) Neither (a) nor (b) is correct

  12.

Consider the following statements w.r.t. “khatduh”. 

1. It means patriliny in Meghalaya.

2. The three tribes of Meghalaya - Khasis, Jaintias, and Garos practice this.

3. It refers to the youngest son of the family.

How many statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All the three

(d) None of these

  13.

Consider the following statements about Single Nodal Agency (SNA):

1. It is a system which tracks transfer of funds to states for central sector schemes and utilisation of funds by central agencies.

2. It has a centralised core and a decentralised periphery giving freedom to the States and agencies in implementation of schemes.

3. It has been launched by the Ministry of Finance.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only

  14.

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 298 grants the Centre and the state governments the power to carry on trade.

2. Neither the President nor the Governor can be personally held liable for such contracts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

  15.

Consider the following statements, with reference to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC):

1. It will comprise of the Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf and the Northern Corridor connecting the Arabian Gulf to Europe.

2. It includes the laying of a hydrogen pipeline.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

 16.

The first country in the world to impose a ban on short-haul domestic flights is

(a) France

(b) Germany

(c) Italy

(d) Japan

  17.

Which of the following is an outcome of the famous “Kihoto Hollohan” case of 1992?.

(a) Sweeping discretion available to the Speaker in deciding cases of disqualification of MLAs.

(b) Power of Parliament to amend the constitution.

(c) Judicial Review of 9^th Schedule

(d) None of these

  18.

Consider the following pairs:

1. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary: Odisha

2. Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: Maharashtra

3. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Rajasthan

4. Gandhi Sagar wildlife sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?.

(a) Only 1 pair

(b) Only 2 pairs

(c) Only 3 pairs

(d) All the four pairs

  19.

Consider the following statements:

1. Starred questions are answered through written replies which are placed on the Table of the House.

2. Unstarred questions are answered orally on the floor of the House.

3. Short notice questions are in regard to matters of public importance.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

  20.

With reference to the Human PanGenome Project, consider the following statements:

1. It is a linear sequence.

2. The concept of a pangenome recognizes that the genome of a species is not a fixed entity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

  21.

Consider the following statements:

1. Exposure to arsenic will reduce grey matter in brain tissue.

2. Arsenic is a metalloid.

3. Tobacco plants can take up Arsenic naturally present in the soil.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

  22.

Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update 2023-2027 has been released by   

(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change  

(b) United Nations Environment Programme  

(c) The World Meteorological Organization

(d) World Conservation Union

  23.

Consider the following statements, w.r.t. NavIC:

1. NavIC signals come to India at a 90-degree angle.

2. It consists of a constellation of 7 satellites.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

  24.

The President is required to lay before the Parliament the reports and recommendations of

1.UPSC

2.Election Commission

3.Comptroller and Auditor General

4.Commissions for SC/ST and Backward Classes

(a) 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2 and 3

  25.

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is led by

(a) WWF

(b) IUCN

(c) UN

(d) None of these

1.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-why-do-judges-recuse-themselves-and-how-a-look-at-recent-judicial-recusals/article66858096.ece

C 

2.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nia-arrests-three-persons-following-searches-in-eight-states/article66866476.ece

B

3.

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/powassan-virus-maine-man-death-tick-borne-virus-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment-8633191/

C

4.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/foucault-pendulum-new-parliament-building-ncsm-kolkata/article66904653.ece

A

5.

A 

6.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/after-three-years-why-has-the-rbi-become-a-net-seller-of-us-dollars-in-fy2023-8626021/

A

7.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2023/jun/17/makingsense-of-millets-2585694.html

B

8.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/maharashtra-crisis-nebam-rebia-explained-disqualification-8603541/

D

9.

India, China, Singapore, the U.A.E. and Turkey are named as laundromat countries.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-leads-laundromat-countries-buying-russian-crude-and-selling-oil-products-to-europe-report/article66800618.ece

D

10.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/axolotl-o-gene-humphrey-briggs-limb-regeneration/article66883895.ece

A

11.

The Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha is the President of all the Forums except the Parliamentary Forum on Population and Public Health wherein the Hon’ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha is the President and Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha is the Co-President. The term of the office of members of the Forums is co-terminus with their membership in the respective Houses.

A  

12.

https://thewire.in/rights/dispute-in-meghalaya-over-whether-st-status-should-only-go-to-those-who-keep-mothers-surname

Matriliny in Meghalaya

·        The three tribes of Meghalaya — Khasis, Jaintias, and Garos — practise a matrilineal system of inheritance. 

·        In this system, lineage and descent are traced through the mother’s clan. In other words, children take the mother’s surname, the husband moves into his wife’s house, and the youngest daughter (khatduh) of the family is handed over the full share of the ancestral — or the clan’s — property.

·        The khatduh becomes the “custodian” of the land and assumes all responsibility associated with the land, including taking care of aged parents, unmarried or destitute siblings. 

·        The khatduh cannot sell the property without the permission of her mother’s brother (maternal uncle).

·        Moreover, this inheritance tradition applies only to ancestral or clan/community property which has been with the family for years. On the other hand, the self-acquired property can be distributed equally among siblings.

A

13.

· Single Nodal Agency (SNA) dashboard is a system which tracks transfer of funds to states for centrally sponsored schemes and utilisation of funds by central agencies.

· The SNA dashboard of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), launched by the Ministry of Finance as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

· It has a centralised core and a decentralised periphery giving freedom to the States and agencies in implementation of schemes.

· It will make governance more transparent and realise better value for every rupee sent by the Centre by ‘just-in-time’ money release.

D

14.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/govt-immunity-contract-president-name-sc-8636329/

C

15.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/india-europe-economic-corridor-pgii-explained-8933335/

C

16.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/france-bans-short-haul-domestic-flights-curbs-on-airplane-emissions-8636499/#:~:text=The%20French%20ban,half%20hour%20journey%20by%20train.

A

17.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-sc-kihoto-hollohan-judgment-maharashtra-political-crisis-7994384/

A 

18.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/shifting-elephants-shifts-conflict-what-lessons-from-the-past-say-8565783/

A

19.

· Questions are of three kinds, viz., starred, unstarred and short notice questions.

· Starred Questions - These are answered orally on the floor of the House and with reference to the reply given; members are entitled to ask supplementary questions.

·  Unstarred Questions - These call for written replies which are placed on the Table of the House and no supplementary are asked in respect of such replies.

·  Short Notice Questions - These may be put only in regard to matters of the public importance of an urgent character at shorter notice than provided for in the Rules of the two Houses and are answered orally as starred questions. The Rajya Sabha/Lok Sabha Secretariat gives at least five days’ notice to the Minister concerned to answer a question.

B

20.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/explained-understanding-a-human-pangenome-map/article66878568.ece

B

21.

D 

22.

http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/475077/global-annual-to-decadal-climate-update-target-years-2023-2027/#:~:text=There%20is%20a%2066%25%20likelihood,be%20the%20warmest%20on%20record.

C

23.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/new-navic-satellite-launching-today-why-a-regional-navigation-system-matters-to-india-8633947/

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/navic-and-its-integration-into-iphone-15-explained/article67311882.ece

C

24.

C

25.

IPBES is an independent intergovernmental body established to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services, working in a similar way to the IPCC, which is the UN’s climate science body.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/biodiversity-loss-37000-alien-species-introduced-by-human-activities-says-report-8924756/