IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - July 28, 2015
1. Consider the following statements about World Book Capital.1. It is a title bestowed by UNESCO.
2. The designation runs from April 23 of one year until April 22 of the following year.
3. Kolkata was World Book Capital in 2003.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
New Delhi was World Book Capital in 2003. The designation runs from UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day (April 23) of one year until April 22 of the following year. Conakry, capital of Guinea in west Africa is the 17th city to be designated as the World Book Capital. Incheon city of South Korea is World Book Capital for 2015.In 2016 Wroclaw become the first Polish city to hold the World Book Capital Title.
1. It is a title bestowed by UNESCO.
2. The European City of Culture program was launched in the summer of 1985 with Athens being the first title-holder.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year during which it organizes a series of cultural events with a strong European dimension.
1. It will be an advisory body to deliberate on matters relating to the promotion and development of sports in the country.
2. Increasing outreach of sports to rural and tribal areas, areas affected by left wing extremism, North East and Jammu & Kashmir is one of the aim of All India Council of Sports.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
The council will have the aims and objectives of popularizing sports amongst the youth as a way of life, increasing outreach of sports to rural and tribal areas, areas affected by left wing extremism, North East and Jammu & Kashmir, implementation of policies for promotion of sports and games in the country, matters relating to promotion of inclusiveness in sports with special focus on women, differently-abled, tribals etc, preventing drug abuse in sports, fraud in age and sexual harassment of women in sports, among others. It will also try to bring professionalism, transparency and good governance in the functioning of national sports federations. It will deal with issues arising out of match fixing and other malpractices in competitive sports.
a) Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports
b) Any person in the rank of minister of state
c) Any person in the rank of cabinet minister
d) Prominent sports personality appointed by government
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Any person in the rank of minister of state
The council will be headed by a president in the rank of minister of state and will include four members of parliament, sports personalities, coaches, sports experts, sports administrators, Sports Authority of India (SAI) director general, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) director general, officials from the sports ministry, representatives from national sports federations, Indian Olympic Association (IOA), corporate bodies and NGOs.
1. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is being set up under Ministry of Youth Affairs .
2. It will have an initial fund of Rs 150 crore for research and development.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is being set up under NITI. It 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.
1. It is caused by virus.
2. It is contagious disease.
3. It is spread by spores which are transported by clothing or shoes.
a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
Anthrax is an acute disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Most forms of the disease are lethal, and it affects mostly animals. It is not contagious but can be transmitted through contact or consumption of infected meat. Anthrax does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another; rather, it is spread by spores. These spores can be transported by clothing or shoes. The body of an animal that had active anthrax at the time of death can also be a source of anthrax spores. Owing to the hardiness of anthrax spores, and their ease of production in vitro, they are extraordinarily well suited to use (in powdered and aerosol form) as biological weapons.
1. Anglo-Indian is a person who has one European parent and one Indian parent and is domiciled within the territory of India
2. According to constitution, it is mandatory for President to appoint two members to Rajya Sabha.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) None
According to the Constitution of India, a person from the Anglo-Indian community is defined as, “a person whose father or any of whose other male progenitors in the male line is or was of European descent; but who is domiciled within the territory of India, and is or was born within such territory of parents habitually resident therein and not established there for temporary purposes only.
Not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President of India, if, in his/her opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the upper house or Lok Sabha.
George Baker and Prof Richard Hay has been nominated by the President.
1. It undertakes the tasks assigned by the Ministry of Defense.
2. The BRO is involved in the construction of a tunnel at the Rohtang pass.
3. The headquarters of BRO is at New Delhi
4. It is also undertakes projects in friendly countries
a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All the above
Some examples include Delaram-Zaranj Highway in Afghanistan, completed and handed over to the Afghan government during 2008, and the restoration of the Farkhor and Ayni air bases in Tajikistan.
BRO receives funds from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways but undertakes the tasks assigned by the Ministry of Defense. The dual control of BRO is one of the principal reasons behind non-availability of funds and the organisation's not up to the mark performance. In a bid to boost India's border road connectivity especially along China, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will be entirely brought under the Ministry of Defense by the next budget.
1. Velvet Revolution------------i. Egypt
2. Orange Revolution---------ii. Kyrgyzstan
3. Tulip Revolution--------- --iii. Ukraine
4. Jasmine Revolution---------iv. Czechoslovakia
5. Lotus Revolution-------------v. Tunisia
a) 1- ii, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii ,5-iv
b) 1- iv, 2- v, 3-i, 4- ii ,5-iii
c) 1- iv, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii , 5-ii
d) 1- iv, 2- iii, 3-ii, 4- v ,5-i
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) 1- iv, 2- iii, 3-ii, 4- v ,5-i
1.It aims to provide 24×7 uninterrupted electricity supply to each rural household across the country by 2022.
2. It focuses on feeder separation for rural households and agricultural purpose.
3. This scheme will replace Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
a)1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide Answer11. Which of the following statements are correct?1. BeiDou-2, will be a regional satellite navigation system consisting of 35 satellites
2. BeiDou is Japanese navigational system
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) None
BeiDou is a Chinese satellite navigation system. BeiDou-2, will be a global satellite navigation system consisting of 35 satellites.
1.Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) will soon start an artificial breeding program of Great Indian Bustard
2. Three states governments i.e Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra will take part in this program.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
The great Indian bustard or Ardeotis nigriceps is a bustard found in India and the adjoining regions of Pakistan.the species is critically endangered by hunting and loss of its habitat, which consists of large expanses of dry grassland and scrub. These birds are often found associated in the same habitat as blackbuck.
a) Chennai
b) Kochi
c) Visakhapatnam
d) Karwar
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Visakhapatnam
India’s International Fleet Review will be hosted for the first time by the country’s Eastern Naval Command in 2016 and will include over 60 sea-faring nations and over 100 vessels (over 90 states have been invited).
a) Kulothunga Chola I
b) Rajaraja Chola
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Rajendra Chola II
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I defeated Mahipala, the Pala king of Bengal and Bihar, and to commemorate his victory he built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
a) Hubballi-Dharwad
b) Surat
c) Pune
d) Puducherry
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) Puducherry
Puducherry has emerged as the first nomination to be received by the Ministry of Urban Development. The High Powered Steering Committee (HPSC) constituted as per the Mission Guidelines and headed by Chief Secretary has overseen the process of first stage intra-state competition and sent its recommendations to the Urban Development Ministry of the Government of India.
1. Urjit Patel panel : 4 % CPI inflation target
2. Nachiket Mor committee: Universal Electronic Bank Account
3. Gopalakrishnan Committee : Establishment of Bank Investment Company
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) Only 2
e) Only 3
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: e) Only 3
P J Nayak committee : Establishment of Bank Investment Company
