04-10-2021 MCQs Test

1. Recently, joint military exercise Surya Kiran-15 took place between armies of India and:

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Langas and Manganiyars:

1. These are banjaras communities of musicians residing mostly in western Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer and Barmer districts.
2. The performances are in multiple languages and dialects including Marwari, Sindhi, Saraiki, Dhatti and Thareli.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Ganges River Dolphins?

1. They prefer deep waters, in and around the confluence of rivers.
2. Their distribution range covers seven states namely, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Custodial violence is against the fundamental right to life and dignity under Article 21.
2. Right to counsel is a fundamental right under Article 22(1).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. International Day of Older Persons is observed every year on 3rd October.
2. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Aging.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

6. Consider the following statements:

1. A green bond is a debt instrument with which capital is being raised to fund renewable energy, clean transportation, sustainable water management etc projects.
2. ESG Fund is a kind of mutual fund.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

7. Consider the following statements:

1. Union Labour Ministry and Reliance has jointly launched a digital skilled platform — DigiSaksham.
2. This joint initiative is an extension of the ongoing programs to support the youth from rural and semi-urban areas.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. What is “one sun, one world, one grid” — or OSOWOG?

1. It has been taken up under the technical assistance program of the World Bank.
2. The idea behind the concept is a trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power across the globe.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

9. Consider the following statements:

1. The Centre invests in health services through Centrally Sponsored Schemes such as the National Health Mission (NHM) and Ayushman Bharat.
2. Public health and sanitation, hospitals and dispensaries are state subjects.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. The Third Buddhist Council took place during the reign of: