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1. Till 2018, which of the following countries have legalized the possess

Till 2018, which of the following countries have legalized the possession and use of recreational cannabis?

  • 1. America
  • 2. Canada
  • 3. Nigeria
  • 4. Uruguay

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1, 2 and 3
2 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4
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By the end of 2018, recreational cannabis had been legalized in Canada and Uruguay, as well as several states within the United States (referred to here as ‘America’). Nigeria had not legalized it.
Uruguay legalized recreational cannabis in 2013. Canada legalized recreational cannabis federally in October 2018. Several US states had legalized recreational use through ballot initiatives by 2018. Nigeria maintains strict laws against cannabis.
The legalization landscape for cannabis is complex and varies by country and within countries (e.g., state vs. federal laws in the US). The question asks about ‘possession and use’, which was legal in specific jurisdictions within the US by 2018, making statement 1 applicable in that context.

2. Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death

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

Canine Distemper Virus
Nipah Virus
Hendra Virus
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus
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Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) was identified as the primary cause behind the death of several lions in Gujarat’s Gir National Park in 2018.
CDV is a highly contagious viral disease that affects canids and other carnivores. The outbreak in Gir was a significant threat to the Asiatic lion population.
Apart from CDV, Babesiosis (a tick-borne disease) was also found to be a contributing factor in some of the lion deaths during the 2018 outbreak. Subsequent measures, including vaccination and habitat management, were implemented to protect the lion population.

3. Which one of the following pairs of military training institute of Ind

Which one of the following pairs of military training institute of India and location is not correctly matched?

Army War College : Mhow
High Altitude Warfare School : Gulmarg
Army Air Defence College : Pune
Rashtriya Indian Military College : Dehradun
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The Army Air Defence College is not located in Pune. It is located in Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha.
The other pairs are correctly matched: Army War College is in Mhow, High Altitude Warfare School is in Gulmarg, and Rashtriya Indian Military College is in Dehradun.
The Army Air Defence College is the premier training institution for the Army Air Defence Corps of the Indian Army.

4. E. K. Janaki Ammal National Award on Taxonomy is administered by the

E. K. Janaki Ammal National Award on Taxonomy is administered by the

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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The E. K. Janaki Ammal National Award on Taxonomy is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India.
This award recognizes outstanding work in plant and animal taxonomy, which is crucial for biodiversity conservation and falls under the purview of the Environment Ministry.
The award is named after Dr. E. K. Janaki Ammal, a renowned botanist. It was instituted in 1999 and aims to encourage researchers to work on taxonomy and identify new species.

5. Who among the following won India’s first ever gold medal in the Inter

Who among the following won India’s first ever gold medal in the International Youth Olympic Games (2018) held in Argentina?

Neeraj Chopra
Praveen Chitravel
Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Suraj Panwar
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Jeremy Lalrinnunga won India’s first ever gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga won the gold medal in the men’s 62 kg weightlifting event.
Other Indian medalists at the 2018 Youth Olympics included Suraj Panwar (silver in 5000m race walk) and Praveen Chitravel (bronze in triple jump). Neeraj Chopra had won gold in the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships and the 2018 Asian Games, but did not compete in the 2018 Youth Olympics.

6. Consider the following statements about a scheme launched by the Gover

Consider the following statements about a scheme launched by the Government of India :
It was launched to provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme enables old age income security for senior citizens through provision of assured pension/ return linked to the subscription amount based on government guarantee to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI).
Identify the scheme.

Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
Liveability Index Programme
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
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The correct answer is B.
The description precisely matches the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY). This is a pension scheme for senior citizens (aged 60 years and above) administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). It provides an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return on the subscription amount, protecting elderly persons against a future fall in their interest income. The scheme was initially launched in 2017 and has been extended.
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana focuses on health infrastructure. Liveability Index Programme is related to urban development. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana provides physical aids to poor senior citizens. Only PMVVY is a pension/income security scheme for senior citizens with guaranteed returns linked to LIC and government backing.

7. Consider the following statements about the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of I

Consider the following statements about the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) :

  • 1. It is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
  • 2. It has been registered as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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The correct answer is C.
Statement 1: The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) was established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. It is indeed the implementing agency for the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which aims to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices. This statement is correct.
Statement 2: BPPI is registered as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. This provides it with a legal identity to carry out its functions, including operating the Janaushadhi Kendras. This statement is also correct.
BPPI’s role includes procuring quality medicines, establishing and managing the supply chain, and promoting the Janaushadhi Kendras across the country.

8. In October 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations H

In October 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a period of

five years
four years
three years
two years
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The correct answer is C.
Members of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) are elected for staggered terms of three years and may be re-elected for one additional consecutive term. In October 2018, India was elected to the UNHRC for a term beginning on January 1, 2019, for a period of three years (2019-2021).
The UNHRC is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. It consists of 47 member states elected by the UN General Assembly.

9. Eight States have achieved more than 99% household electrification pri

Eight States have achieved more than 99% household electrification prior to the launch of ‘Saubhagya Scheme’. Which one of the following is not among them?

Kerala
Punjab
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
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The correct answer is D.
The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) was launched in September 2017 with the aim of achieving universal household electrification. At the time of its launch, several states had already achieved high levels of household electrification (more than 99%). These states included Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu. Madhya Pradesh, while making progress, had significantly lower household electrification coverage compared to these states prior to the launch of Saubhagya.
Saubhagya focused on providing electricity connections to remaining unelectrified households in rural and urban areas. The scheme significantly boosted electrification rates across India, and eventually, all states reported 100% household electrification by the scheme’s deadline, although challenges remain in ensuring continuous and reliable supply.

10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I
(Author)		 List-II
(Book)
A. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay 1. Jawaharlal Nehru : A Biography, Vol-I, 1889-1947
B. Sarvepalli Gopal 2. From Plassey to Partition : A History of Modern India
C. David Hardiman 3. The Ascendancy of the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, 1926-1934
D. Gyanendra Pandey 4. Gandhi in His Time and Ours

Code :

A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
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The correct answer is B.
Matching the authors with their respective books:
A. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay is the author of the widely-read book “From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India”. (A-2)
B. Sarvepalli Gopal is renowned for his comprehensive biography of Jawaharlal Nehru, “Jawaharlal Nehru : A Biography”, published in multiple volumes. (B-1)
C. David Hardiman is a distinguished historian known for his work on Gandhi and social movements, including “Gandhi in His Time and Ours”. (C-4)
D. Gyanendra Pandey is a historian specializing in South Asian history, with significant work on communalism and the history of Uttar Pradesh, including “The Ascendancy of the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, 1926-1934”. (D-3)
The correct match is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3. Option B correctly represents this matching.
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