1) Consider the following statements with respect to Battle of Kangla Tongbi
It was fought between the allied forces and Japan during the Second World War.
At the end of this battle, Japanese forces capture the British territory of Imphal.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Answer : a
The Battle of Kangla tongbi also known as Battle of Lion Box is considered one of the fiercest battles of World War II.
The battle was fought between the Axis (Japanese) Force and Allied Force on the night of 6/7 April 1944.
Japanese forces had planned a three pronged offensive to capture Imphal and the surrounding areas.
But, a detachment of the 221 Advance Ordnance Depot (AOD) put a stiff resistance stalling the advance of Japanese forces and forced the Japanese to withdraw.
2) Candida Auris sometimes seen in the news recently refers to?
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b.
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d.
Answer : d
Candida Auris is a fungus that, when it gets into the bloodstream, can cause dangerous infections that can be life-threatening.
It is often resistant to major antifungal drugs that are typically used to treat such infections.
Once the germ is present, it is hard to eradicate from a facility. Some hospitals have had to bring in special cleaning equipment and even rip out floor and ceiling tiles to get rid of it.
3) Consider the following statements with respect to Bicameralism in India
Bicameralism was first introduced in India through the Government of India Act, 1909.
Parliament can create or abolish a legislative council, if the legislative assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution to that effect by a simple majority.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Parliament can abolish a legislative council (where it already exists) or create it (where it does not exist), if the legislative assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution to that effect.
Such a specific resolution must be passed by the state assembly by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the assembly present and voting.
This Act of Parliament is not to be deemed as an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368 and is passed like an ordinary piece of legislation (i.e. by simple majority).
Government of India Act of 1919 introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and direct elections in the country.
4) Match the following
Hope Mars Mission – a. China
Mars 2020 – b. USA
Mars Global Remote Sensing Orbiter and Small Rover – c.UAE
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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b.
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Answer : b
Hope Mars Mission is a space exploration probe mission built by the UAE and set for launch in 2020.
Mars 2020 is NASA’s Mars Exploration Programme with a planned launch on July 17, 2020 and expected to reach the planet on Feb 2021.
Mars Global Remote Sensing Orbiter and Small Rover (HX-1) is a planned mission by China is expected to be launched by 2020.
5) Which of the following countries are the members of the Group of Seven (G-7) countries?
Canada
France
China
Italy
Russia
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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b.
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d.
Answer : b
G7 is a group consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US.
EU is also represented within the G7.
6) World Health Statistics Overview 2019 is a report published recently by which of the following agencies?
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Answer : a
Women outlive men everywhere, the World Health Organization (WHO) said recently while releasing its World Health Statistics Overview 2019.
Whether it’s homicide, road accidents, suicide, and cardiovascular disease— time and time again, men are doing worse than women.
7) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
It aims to provide 5 crore free LPG connections to Women from BPL Households.
LPG connection is provided in the name of the adult women of the family.
It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
The PMUY was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016 with an initial target of 5 crore LPG connections, which was later revised upward to 8 crore connections.
It was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
8) In which of the below scenarios the candidate forfeits his/her deposit as per the provisions under Representation of the People Act, 1951?
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Answer : c
9) Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is located in which of the following states?
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b.
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d.
Answer : d
10) Consider the following pairs
Places in News – Country
Tripoli – Libya
Kigali – Kyrgyzstan
Karbi Anglong – Turkey
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?
