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'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
(a) immunization of children and pregnant women (b) construction of smart cities across the country (c) India's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space (d) New Educational Policy
UPSC Prelims 2016 Government Schemes & Public Health
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In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to
(a) a range of enzymes used in genome editing (b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism (c) the description of the mechanism of gene expression (d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells
UPSC Prelims 2016 General Science & Biotechnology
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Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news — Their origin 1. Annex-I Countries — Cartagena Protocol 2. Certified Emissions Reductions — Nagoya Protocol 3. Clean Development Mechanism — Kyoto Protocol
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
UPSC Prelims 2016 Environment & International Agreements
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The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term?
1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts. 2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization. 3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.
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UPSC Prelims 2016 Indian Economy & Banking
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355
Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit
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UPSC Prelims 2016 Indian Geography
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The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
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UPSC Prelims 2016 Environment & Agriculture
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With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
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UPSC Prelims 2016 Indian Economy
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. 2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2016 Indian Polity & Governance
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Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?
(a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms (b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil (c) Nitrous oxide, which is greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields (d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
UPSC Prelims 2016 Indian Economy & Agriculture
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Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?
1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
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In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
(a) Sand deserts of northwest India (b) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir (c) Salt marshes of western Gujarat (d) Western Ghats
UPSC Prelims 2016 Environment & Ecology
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With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements:
1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year. 2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2016 Indian Economy & Agriculture
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With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:
1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2016 International Organizations & Security
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Consider the following pairs: Community — Country 1. Kurd — Bangladesh 2. Madhesi — Nepal 3. Rohingya — Myanmar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
UPSC Prelims 2016 World Geography & International Relations
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Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?
(a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country (b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year (c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries (d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country’s international reserves
UPSC Prelims 2016 Indian Economy
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With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2016 Medieval Indian History & Culture
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‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to
(a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood (b) release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood (c) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers (d) release the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate them
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With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:
1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. 2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2016 International Organizations
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Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
(a) Rouble (b) Rand (c) Indian Rupee (d) Renminbi
UPSC Prelims 2016 International Economics & Organizations
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What is/are the importance/importances of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification?
1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships. 2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions. 3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.
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Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?
1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. 2. Loans received from foreign governments 3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories
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In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box’, ‘blue box’ and ‘green box’ in the news?
UPSC Prelims 2016 Ancient Indian History & Literature
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Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2016 Medieval Indian History
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With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. 2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
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