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11. In November 2017, India’s MC Mary Kom won the gold medal at the Asian

In November 2017, India’s MC Mary Kom won the gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championship, 2017 held at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. In which one of the following categories was she declared winner?

48 kg

51 kg

54 kg

57 kg

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The correct answer is (A) 48 kg.

MC Mary Kom won the gold medal in the Light Flyweight category (48 kg) at the Asian Boxing Championship 2017 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This was her fifth gold medal at the Asian Championships.

Mary Kom is a multiple-time world champion and an Olympic medalist (bronze in 2012, 51 kg category). Her victory in the 48 kg category in 2017 marked a successful return to her preferred weight class.

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12. In November 2017, an Indian short film, The School Bag won the Best Sh

In November 2017, an Indian short film, The School Bag won the Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film Festival held at Montreal. Who among the following is the Director of the film?

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Anurag Kashyap

Dheeraj Jindal

Sujoy Ghosh

Samvida Nanda

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The correct answer is (B) Dheeraj Jindal.

In November 2017, the Indian short film ‘The School Bag’, directed by Dheeraj Jindal, won the Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film Festival in Montreal. The film is set in Peshawar, Pakistan, and tells an emotional story about a young boy and his mother.

The film starred Tisca Chopra and Sumeet Vyas and garnered international acclaim for its poignant portrayal of the impact of terrorism on ordinary lives.

13. The Ministry of Power, Government of India has recently constituted a

The Ministry of Power, Government of India has recently constituted a Committee to investigate the causes of the accident that occurred on 1st November, 2017 at Feroze Gandhi Thermal Power Plant Ltd., Unchahar, in Uttar Pradesh. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee?

Dr. L. D. Papney

Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar

Shri Subir Chakraborty

Shri P. D. Siwal

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The correct answer is (D) Shri P. D. Siwal.

Following the boiler explosion accident at the Feroze Gandhi Thermal Power Plant at Unchahar, Uttar Pradesh on November 1, 2017, the Ministry of Power constituted a committee headed by Shri P. D. Siwal, Member (Thermal) of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), to investigate the causes.

The accident resulted in significant casualties and injuries. The committee was tasked with identifying the root cause of the accident, recommending remedial measures, and suggesting preventive steps to avoid similar incidents in the future.

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14. Which one of the following is India’s first indigenously designed and

Which one of the following is India’s first indigenously designed and developed long-range subsonic cruise missile which can be deployed from multiple platforms?

Astra

Akash

Nirbhay

Shankhnaad

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The correct answer is (C) Nirbhay.

Nirbhay is India’s first indigenously designed and developed long-range subsonic cruise missile capable of being launched from multiple platforms. It is designed to deliver nuclear warheads and has a range of over 1000 km.

– Astra is an indigenous air-to-air missile.
– Akash is an indigenous surface-to-air missile system.
– Nirbhay was test-fired multiple times, with the first test occurring in 2013. Its development has been significant for India’s strategic capabilities.

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15. Which of the following about the role of Indian Coast Guard is/are cor

Which of the following about the role of Indian Coast Guard is/are correct?

1. Indian Coast Guard has been entrusted with the offshore security coordination authority
2. Lead intelligence agency for coastal and sea border
3. Coastal security in territorial waters

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

3 only

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Statement 1 is correct. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is the designated Offshore Security Coordinator (OSC) and National Coordinator for Coastal Security.
Statement 2 is incorrect. While the ICG is involved in intelligence gathering as part of its duties, it is not the *lead* intelligence agency for coastal and sea borders. Coastal security intelligence is a multi-agency effort involving the Intelligence Bureau (IB), R&AW, Indian Navy, Coastal Police, and other state and central agencies, with roles distributed.
Statement 3 is correct. The ICG is responsible for patrolling and enforcing laws in India’s territorial waters and has a primary role in ensuring coastal security within this area, coordinating with other agencies like the Coastal Police.
Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

– The Indian Coast Guard’s primary roles include maritime safety and security, search and rescue, environmental protection, and coastal security.
– Coastal security is a multi-layered and multi-agency framework involving Central and State government agencies.

The coastal security architecture in India was significantly revamped after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The three-tiered structure involves the Indian Navy (overall maritime security, including coastal security in coordination with ICG), the Indian Coast Guard (coastal security in territorial waters, national coordinator), and the Coastal Police (coastal security in shallow waters and along the coast). Intelligence sharing is a critical component, coordinated among various agencies.

16. Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has

Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States?

91st Amendment

87th Amendment

97th Amendment

90th Amendment

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The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, inserted Clause (1A) into Article 75 and Article 164 of the Constitution. Article 75(1A) states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers at the Centre shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People. Similarly, Article 164(1A) imposes the same restriction (15%) on the size of the Council of Ministers in the States, with a minimum limit of twelve ministers for smaller states.

– The 91st Amendment was enacted to curb the trend of having large Cabinets.
– It also disqualified a member of either House of Parliament or a State Legislature who is disqualified on the ground of defection from being appointed as a Minister.

Before the 91st Amendment, there was no constitutional limit on the size of the Council of Ministers, leading to oversized cabinets in some cases. This amendment brought a cap to ensure efficiency and potentially reduce financial burden. The 87th Amendment (2003) dealt with the readjustment of constituencies based on the 2001 census. The 90th Amendment (2003) pertained to the representation of Scheduled Tribes in the Assam Legislative Assembly. The 97th Amendment (2011) gave constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies.

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17. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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India joined MTCR in 2016.

India submitted a formal application for membership of the NSG in 2016.

India proposed the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in 1996.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in 2016 at Malta.

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Statement D is incorrect. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2015 was held in Malta. There was no CHOGM held in 2016. The subsequent CHOGM was held in the United Kingdom in 2018.
Statement A is correct. India became a full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June 2016.
Statement B is correct. India formally submitted its application for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in May 2016.
Statement C is correct. India proposed the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) at the United Nations in 1996.

– India’s growing engagement with multilateral export control regimes (like MTCR, aspiring for NSG).
– India’s long-standing efforts to counter terrorism through international legal frameworks like the CCIT.
– CHOGM is a biennial summit meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth member states.

India’s entry into MTCR was a significant diplomatic achievement. Its NSG membership application is still pending, facing opposition from some members, notably China. The CCIT proposed by India remains under negotiation at the UN due to disagreements among member states on the definition of terrorism and the scope of the convention.

18. Which one of the following statements about India is not correct?

Which one of the following statements about India is not correct?

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India has 12 major ports and about 200 non-major ports.

95 percent of India's trade by volume and 68 percent by value are moved through maritime transport.

India has a coastline of about 7500 km.

In the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020, a target of 300 MT port capacity has been set for the year 2020.

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Statement D is incorrect. The Maritime Agenda 2010-2020 set a target for total port capacity in India to reach 3130 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) by 2020, which is significantly higher than 300 MT.
Statement A is correct. India has 12 major ports and a large number of non-major ports (around 200).
Statement B is correct. Maritime transport handles a vast majority of India’s trade by volume (around 95%) and a significant portion by value (around 68%).
Statement C is correct. India’s total coastline, including the mainland and islands, is approximately 7516.6 km, often rounded to 7500 km.

– India relies heavily on maritime transport for its international trade.
– The Maritime Agenda outlines development plans and targets for the Indian maritime sector.
– India has a substantial network of ports along its long coastline.

The Maritime Agenda 2010-2020 was a comprehensive plan for the development of the Indian maritime sector, aiming to increase port capacity, improve connectivity, and enhance efficiency and competitiveness. While the target set was high, achieving it fully faced several challenges.

19. Which one of the following teams was defeated by India to win the Wome

Which one of the following teams was defeated by India to win the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup title, 2017?

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Japan

China

South Korea

Pakistan

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India defeated China in the final match of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2017 to clinch the title. The match was held in Kakamigahara, Japan.

– India won the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup title in 2017.
– The victory secured India a spot in the 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup.

This was India’s second title win in the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup, the first being in 2004. The final match against China was decided by a penalty shootout after the match was tied 1-1 in regulation time.

20. The Ministry of Communication has recently launched a Pan India schola

The Ministry of Communication has recently launched a Pan India scholarship programme for school-children called ‘Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana’. The objective of the scheme is to increase the reach of

sports

philately

music

web designing

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The ‘Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana’ launched by the Ministry of Communication is a scholarship program aimed at increasing the reach of philately among school children. SPARSH stands for “Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby”.

– The scheme promotes philately among school children.
– It provides annual scholarships to students of class VI to IX who have a good academic record and pursue philately as a hobby.
– The scholarship amount is ₹500 per month.

The scheme was launched in 2017 to encourage the younger generation to take up stamp collecting. Philately is considered a hobby that helps develop knowledge, patience, attention to detail, and research skills. The selection process involves a written quiz on philately.

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