Question 1

Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, it is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/ compromised amicably. What is the minimum charge to file a case in a Lok Adalat?

Accepted Answer

There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.

Question 2

Eat right movement was launched by FSSAI selected whom as it's brand ambassador?

Accepted Answer

FSSAI, in collaboration with the Health Ministry, is also set to launch the first-of-its-kind TV campaign starring actor Rajkummar Rao to encourage consumers to make small behavioural changes and choose safe and healthier food options. The campaign's tagline is Eat Right Movement-Aaj Se Thoda Kam.

Question 3

In which year was Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) established?

Accepted Answer

1875

Question 4

With which country India has recently signed a MoU for Water Conservation in India?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Question 5

Which among the following neighbouring country of India is the largest producer of Opium in the World?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

Question 6

Which one of the following pairs of water bodies are connected by the Suez Canal?

Accepted Answer

The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

Question 7

According to Malthusian theory of population

Accepted Answer

Population increases in geometric ratio, food supply

Question 8

The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the case of

Accepted Answer

Wheat

Question 9

A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called

Accepted Answer

Levee

Question 10

Who accorded the title ‘Mahatma’ to MK Gandhi?

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore accorded the title Mahatma to MK Gandhi.

Question 11

NREGA stands for:-

Accepted Answer

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (NREGA later renamed as the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act", MGNREGA), is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'.

Question 12

Karrar is the unmanned bomber aircraft of:-

Accepted Answer

The Karrar unmanned combat air vehicle produced for the military of Iran.

Question 13

Which State Government has recently abolished "agriculture income tax"

Accepted Answer

Karnataka

Question 14

Which of the following voted for Brexit in June 2016?

Accepted Answer

The decision by the electorate was to "Leave the European Union" which won by a majority of 1,269,501 votes (3.78%) over those who had voted in favour of "Remain a member of the European Union" with England and Wales voting to "Leave" whilst Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to "Remain".

Question 15

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India is not correct?

Accepted Answer

Ninth Schedule says that the article mentioned in this are immune from judicial review. It is for the larger good of the society, the government cannot be challenged in the court for his actions. Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by First Constitutional Amendment, 1951.In a landmark ruling on 11th January 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that all laws (including those in the Ninth Schedule) would be open to judicial review, if they violated the basic structure of the Constitution.

Question 16

Which of the following are the core functions of the United Nations multidimensional peace keeping operations? 1. Stabilization 2. Peace consolidation 3. To extend support to a losing State in a war. Select the correct answer using the code given be…

Accepted Answer

Peacekeeping is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many configurations. There are currently 14 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on four continents.Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law. UN Peacekeeping operations assist in moving state out of conflict towards peace but doesn’t assist a losing state in war.

Question 17

What is the literal meaning of the term "Quo-Warranto"?

Accepted Answer

By what authority (or) warrant

Question 18

Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death of lions in Gir National Park?

Accepted Answer

canine distemper may have been responsible for the death of four lions even as two more deaths were reported in Gir, taking the death toll to 23 since September 12.Canine distemper is a viral disease that impacts a large number of wild animals including cats and dogs.

Question 19

The 11th BRICS in 2019 will be hosted by

Accepted Answer

The 2019 BRICS summit is the eleventh annual BRICS summit, an international relations conference attended by the heads of state or heads of government of the five-memberstates Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the third time Brazil has hosted the summit after the 2014 summit.

Question 20

Under the framework of the new partnership with which country, Victory University will help India to Establish a National Sports University?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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