Reading Section
1.
Which is the nodal ministry of NPS Vatsalya Scheme ?
- [A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- [B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- [C] Ministry of Finance
- [D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Finance]
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2.
The Karuna Abhiyan which rescue birds, injured by kite strings during Uttrayan festival, is started by which state government ?
- [A] Odisha
- [B] Madhya Pradesh
- [C] Gujarat
- [D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
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3.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) -
1. 16th Assembly of IRENA is concluded in New Delhi, IRENA is the only intergovernmental organization solely dedicated to renewable resources.
2. India is one of its founding members.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
1. 16th Assembly of IRENA is concluded in Abu Dhabi, IRENA is the only intergovernmental organization solely dedicated to renewable resources.
4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Global Economic Prospects
1. It is published twice a year (January & June) by World Bank.
2. Decline in India's growth - 6.3% in Jan as compared to 7.2% in June last year.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Increase in India's growth forecast - 7.2% for Fiscal year 2025-26 as compared to 6.3% in June last year.
5.
Unusual cold is seen this year in east, Central & South India due to which of the following reasons?
1. Strengthening Western Disturbances
2. El- Lino
3. La-Nina
4. Strengthening of Walker and Hadley Circulation
- [A] 1,2,3
- [B] 2,3,4
- [C] 1,2
- [D] 3,4
Correct Answer: D [3,4]
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