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2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81

Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam':

1
Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
2
This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
3
There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
Indian Polity and Governance
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?

1
This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2
It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3
Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
4
Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
India and its neighbourhood relations
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
Indian Polity and Governance
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.84

Consider the following statements:

1
It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
2
A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
Indian Polity and Governance
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85

With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements:

1
The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
2
At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.
Government Budgeting
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86
Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"?
Current Affairs
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87

Consider the following pairs: Country | Reason for being in the news

1
Argentina | Worst economic crisis
2
Sudan | War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces
3
Turkey | Rescinded its membership of NATO
Current Affairs
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.88

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II
Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89

Consider the following statements:

1
The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
2
No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.
Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions?
Environment
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement-II
There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Current Affairs
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
India does not import apples from the United States of America.
Statement-II
In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Biotechnology
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration

1
He/She shall not preside.
2
He/She shall not have the right to speak.
3
He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

1
A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
2
A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3
A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.95

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

1
Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
2
Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
3
Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.96

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently.
Statement-II
The European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Environment and Ecology
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.
Statement-II
Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Current Events
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:

1
To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
2
Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
3
An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
Governance
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements:

1
This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
2
Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
Health Welfare Scheme
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.100

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:

1
The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years.
2
Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.
3
Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of ₹ 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
4
Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.
Pension Scheme
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