2019

71. What is PETN?

What is PETN?

[amp_mcq option1=”Pentane epinephirine tantalum nitro” option2=”Pentaerythritol tetranitrate” option3=”Phenol erythritol tetranitrate” option4=”None of the above” correct=”option2″]

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PETN stands for Pentaerythritol tetranitrate.
PETN is a powerful explosive, known for its high brisance and sensitivity to initiation, making it commonly used in detonators, booster charges, and plastic explosives.
It is one of the most powerful explosive compounds known and has been used in various terrorist plots, including attempted airline bombings, often in relatively small amounts due to its potency.

72. ‘Hausla-2018’, held in New Delhi in November 2018, is a national festi

‘Hausla-2018’, held in New Delhi in November 2018, is a national festival organized by the

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Rural Development” option2=”Ministry of Women and Child Development” option3=”Ministry of Tourism” option4=”Ministry of Culture” correct=”option2″]

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The national festival ‘Hausla-2018’ was organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) in New Delhi in November 2018.
‘Hausla-2018’ was specifically a festival for children living in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The festival included events like painting, mud-sculpting, dance, theatre, and football, providing a platform for children from CCIs across India to showcase their talent and participate in various activities. The theme was ‘Child Safety’.

73. Which one of the following is the theme of the 14th Formation Day of t

Which one of the following is the theme of the 14th Formation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority?

[amp_mcq option1=”Early Warning for Disasters” option2=”School Safety” option3=”Disaster and Preparations” option4=”Awareness and Disaster” correct=”option1″]

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The theme of the 14th Formation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in November 2018 was ‘Early Warning for Disasters’.
– The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India was established in 2006.
– The 14th Formation Day was observed on November 23, 2018.
– The theme ‘Early Warning for Disasters’ highlighted the crucial role of timely warnings in reducing the impact of various disasters.
Formation Day events typically involve discussions, workshops, and awareness campaigns related to the chosen theme, bringing together stakeholders from government, NGOs, and the community.

74. Which of the following two districts in India and Pakistan are propose

Which of the following two districts in India and Pakistan are proposed to be connected by the Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib Corridor?

[amp_mcq option1=”Amritsar-Nankana Sahib” option2=”Amritsar-Narowal” option3=”Gurdaspur-Nankana Sahib” option4=”Gurdaspur-Narowal” correct=”option4″]

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The Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib Corridor connects Gurdaspur district in India and Narowal district in Pakistan.
– Dera Baba Nanak is a town in Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India, where the Indian side of the corridor is located.
– Kartarpur Sahib is a Gurudwara situated in Narowal district, Punjab, Pakistan, near the border with India.
– The corridor facilitates visa-free movement of Indian pilgrims to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara.
Nankana Sahib is another significant Sikh pilgrimage site in Pakistan (birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev), located in Nankana Sahib District. Amritsar is a major city in Punjab, India, home to the Golden Temple.

75. In November 2018, the United Nations Security Council has lifted the a

In November 2018, the United Nations Security Council has lifted the arms embargo, travel ban, assets freeze and targeted sanctions previously imposed on which one of the following African countries?

[amp_mcq option1=”Eritrea” option2=”Somalia” option3=”Djibouti” option4=”Ethiopia” correct=”option1″]

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In November 2018, the United Nations Security Council lifted sanctions previously imposed on Eritrea.
– Sanctions against Eritrea were imposed in 2009 and 2011 by the UNSC for its alleged support for al-Shabaab militants in Somalia and for failing to withdraw troops from a disputed border territory with Djibouti.
– The decision to lift the sanctions in Resolution 2444 (2018) followed improving ties between Eritrea and its neighbours, including a historic peace agreement with Ethiopia in July 2018 and warming relations with Djibouti and Somalia.
The lifting of sanctions included the arms embargo, travel ban, asset freeze, and targeted sanctions on individuals and entities.

76. Which one of the following is declared the ‘Word of the Year’ for 2018

Which one of the following is declared the ‘Word of the Year’ for 2018 by the Oxford Dictionary?

[amp_mcq option1=”Post-truth” option2=”Youthquake” option3=”Vape” option4=”Toxic” correct=”option4″]

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‘Toxic’ was declared the ‘Word of the Year’ for 2018 by the Oxford Dictionary.
– Oxford Dictionaries selects a ‘Word of the Year’ that is judged to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past twelve months, and have lasting potential as a term of cultural significance.
– In 2018, ‘toxic’ was chosen due to a significant increase in its usage in relation to a wide range of topics, including ‘toxic environment’, ‘toxic relationship’, ‘toxic culture’, ‘toxic masculinity’, and ‘toxic air’.
‘Post-truth’ was the word of the year for 2016, ‘Youthquake’ for 2017, and ‘Vape’ was a strong contender and had been nominated in previous years.

77. Who among the following has authored Imperialism : the Highest Stage o

Who among the following has authored Imperialism : the Highest Stage of Capitalism?

[amp_mcq option1=”Karl Marx” option2=”Antonio Gramsci” option3=”V. I. Lenin” option4=”Luxemburg” correct=”option3″]

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V. I. Lenin authored the book ‘Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism’.
– Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was a Russian revolutionary, political theorist, and the first head of government of Soviet Russia and the Soviet Union.
– He wrote ‘Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism’ in 1916, arguing that imperialism was a specific stage of capitalist development characterized by monopolies, the dominance of finance capital, export of capital, and the division of the world among international trusts.
Karl Marx is known for ‘Das Kapital’, Antonio Gramsci for his concept of cultural hegemony, and Rosa Luxemburg (often mistakenly cited as ‘Luxemburg’ in options) for her critiques of capitalism and imperialism, particularly in ‘The Accumulation of Capital’.

78. Which of the following statements about ‘Cold War’ is/are correct? 1

Which of the following statements about ‘Cold War’ is/are correct?

  • 1. It refers to the political and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • 2. The Cold War also refers to the years between the Truman Doctrine and the Khrushchev Thaw.
  • 3. The term refers to a certain kind of behaviour, characterized by superpower confrontation, unaccompanied by ideology.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option1″]

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Statement 1 is correct about the ‘Cold War’.
– Statement 1 is true: The Cold War was primarily characterized by the geopolitical, ideological, and military rivalry between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, and their respective allies.
– Statement 2 is false: While the Truman Doctrine (1947) is often considered a starting point of the Cold War, the Khrushchev Thaw (mid-1950s) was a period of slightly improved relations and reduced repression within the Soviet Union and its bloc; it did not mark the end of the Cold War. The Cold War lasted until the early 1990s.
– Statement 3 is false: The Cold War was intensely ideological. It was a conflict between the capitalist-democratic system championed by the US and the communist system led by the USSR, in addition to being a superpower confrontation.
The term “Cold War” is used because the two main adversaries never directly engaged in large-scale armed combat against each other, but instead pursued their conflict through proxy wars, espionage, propaganda, and the nuclear arms race.

79. Which of the following is/are privilege/privileges enjoyed by a Member

Which of the following is/are privilege/privileges enjoyed by a Member of the Parliament?

  • 1. Freedom from arrest in criminal cases
  • 2. Freedom from arrest under a Law of Preventive Detention
  • 3. Freedom of speech within the walls of the House
  • 4. Freedom not to give evidence as witness, unless permitted by the House

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option3″]

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Based on available information and common interpretations of similar questions, Option C is likely the intended correct answer, implying statements 2 and 3 are considered privileges by the question setter, although statement 2 is generally not considered a privilege providing immunity from arrest in standard legal texts.
– Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities, and exceptions enjoyed by members of Parliament to ensure they can effectively discharge their functions.
– Statement 1 (Freedom from arrest in criminal cases) is **not** a privilege. Parliamentary privilege from arrest applies only to civil cases, not criminal cases or preventive detention.
– Statement 2 (Freedom from arrest under a Law of Preventive Detention) is also generally **not** a privilege providing immunity from arrest. Like criminal cases, MPs are not immune from arrest under preventive detention laws.
– Statement 3 (Freedom of speech within the walls of the House) **is** a fundamental privilege (Article 105(1) and immunity from court proceedings under Article 105(2)).
– Statement 4 (Freedom not to give evidence as witness, unless permitted by the House) **is** generally considered a privilege; a member cannot be compelled to attend as a witness in court during a session.
– Based on standard legal understanding, statements 3 and 4 are privileges, while 1 and 2 are not. This makes all provided options flawed as none lists 3 and 4 together, and options C and D include incorrect statements (2 in C, 1 and 2 in D). However, if forced to choose from the options and assuming C is the intended answer (as indicated by some sources), it suggests a specific, non-standard interpretation where statement 2 is considered a privilege alongside 3, and 4 is not considered a privilege. Statement 3 is undoubtedly a privilege.
Article 105 of the Constitution of India deals with the powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof. It guarantees freedom of speech in Parliament and immunity from court proceedings for anything said or vote cast in Parliament. Other privileges are derived from British parliamentary practice and rules of procedure.

80. Which one of the following statements is **not** true about

Which one of the following statements is **not** true about Perestroika?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is the name of a book authored by Mikhail Gorbachev.” option2=”It was anti-Stalinist but not anti-socialist.” option3=”It reflected Gorbachev’s ideas on the creation of Commonwealth of Independent States.” option4=”It emphasized a return to the ideals of Lenin.” correct=”option3″]

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Statement C is not true about Perestroika.
– Perestroika (meaning “restructuring”) was a political and economic reform movement within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, associated with Mikhail Gorbachev, implemented from 1985 onwards.
– Statement A is true: Mikhail Gorbachev authored a book titled “Perestroika: New Thinking for Our Country and the World” explaining his reforms.
– Statement B is true: Perestroika sought to reform the existing socialist system, not abolish it, and was critical of the centralized, authoritarian aspects associated with Stalin’s rule (anti-Stalinist but not anti-socialist).
– Statement D is true: Gorbachev often invoked the ideals of Lenin, particularly his New Economic Policy (NEP), to justify market-oriented reforms and decentralization as a return to true Leninist principles that had been distorted by later Soviet leaders.
– Statement C is false: Perestroika was a policy aimed at reforming the Soviet Union itself. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was formed in December 1991 *after* the dissolution of the Soviet Union, a process that the failure of Perestroika to revitalize the USSR arguably accelerated. Perestroika did not aim to create the CIS; the CIS emerged as a successor entity after the USSR collapsed.
Glasnost (openness) was another key reform introduced by Gorbachev alongside Perestroika. These reforms aimed to modernize the Soviet system but ultimately contributed to its collapse.
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