Ques:1
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Skimmer ( Rynchops albicollis):
- It is found in Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh.
- Its IUCN Red List status is Critically Endangered (CR).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ques:2
Consider the following statements regarding White Tufted Royal Butterfly
- It is found abundantly across eastern and western ghats.
- It is protected under Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ques:3
Consider the following statements regarding provisions of the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). Which of the statements is INCORRECT?
Ques:4
Consider the following statements regarding defining communities as scheduled tribe (ST):
- Clearance from the office of the Registrar-General of India (RGI) is mandatory for inclusion of any community in ST list.
- RGI is following the set of criteria set out by the Dhebar Commission for defining or recognising a community as ST.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ques:5
Consider the following statements regarding All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) :
- AIPOC is the apex body of the Legislatures in India.
- The first AIPOC Conference was held in Shimla in 1921.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ques:6
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of State?
1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule.
2. Appointing the ministers.
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India.
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Ques:7
Which of the following international efforts are related to ozone protection
1. Vienna Convention
2. Montreal Protocol
3. Nagoya Protocol
4. Kigali amendment
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Ques:8
With reference to Enforcement Directorate (ED), consider the following statements
- It is a statutory body which works It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It is mandated with the task of enforcing the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act and Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- The minimum tenure of director of Enforcement Directorate is two years which can be extend upto five years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ques:9
Consider the following statements, with respect to Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
1. It was founded by Alexander Cunningham in 1861
2. It is an attached office of the Ministry of Culture.
3. It regulates all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Ques:10
Consider the following statements, with reference to ‘VSHORAD missile systems’
1. It is long Range Air Defence System
2.It is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?