Q.3) It is commented that Criminal defamation law have a chilling effect on freedom of expression. In the light of the above statement do you think that Criminal defamation should be amended. Critically comment.
Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/simply-put-the-what-why-of-defamation/
Q.2) Discuss the salient features of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016? It is considered that the bill will provide women with much needed work life balance. Critically analyse.
Source: http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-maternity-benefit-amendment-bill-2016-4370/
Q.1) What hurdles exist in making India a cashless economy? Discuss benefits of becoming a cashless economy and suggest how government can speed of this transformation.
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This is a new initiative for CSE students who are also thinking of appearing for the CAPF exam. I will be carrying out weekly quizzes and some blogs on request (of students) to begin with and then depending upon your enthusiasm, we will take this forward into a full blown – one stop solution for your CAPF preparation needs.
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<p id=”YJPACAYxAtq” class=”line”>UPSC CAPF examination is divided into two papers, consisting of 450 marks in total. Candidates are tested on their general ability and intelligence and general studies, essay and comprehension skills. Selected candidates will be called for interview round conducted by SSB to fill 179 vacancies in BSF (Border Security Force), CRPF (Central Reserve Personnel Force), CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) and SSB(Shashatra Seema Bal).
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Q.1) The book ‘Dereliction of Duty’ accounts the decisions leading up to the USA’s involvement in
a) Vietnam War
b) Second World War
c) Israel-Palestine Conflict
d) Yom Kippur War
Q.2) Which of the following became the first country in the world to appoint a special “digital ambassador” in its administration to work on building ties with the globe’s technology giants?
a) Sweden
b) Denmark
c) Norway
d) Iceland
Q.3) Which of the following statements is correct about ‘Karang’?
a) It is an island in Chilka lake
b) It is the first cashless island in India
c) It is inhabited by Dongria Kondhs
d) It is the first completely solar powered island in India
Q.4) Which of the following states has no designated Tiger Reserve?
a) Karnataka
b) Gujarat
c) Bihar
d) Rajasthan
Q.5) Who of the following have been recently awarded the Japanese Government’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of his achievements in bolstering India-Japan ties?
a) Ratan N Tata
b) Ashwani Kumar
c) Narendra Modi
d) Mukesh Ambani
Q.6) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
1. HDFC Bank : Launched a ‘humanoid’ in its branch
2. ICICI Bank : Introduced contactless credit cards
3. Citi Bank : Introduced voice biometrics authentication
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.7) MERCOSUR is a sub-regional political and economic bloc among the countries belonging to
a) Oceania
b) Western Europe
c) Africa
d) South America
Q.8) Scientists from Ireland have claimed discovery of a new human organ named the ‘mesentery’ that exists in the
a) nervous system
b) digestive system
c) cardiovascular system
d) muscular system
Q.9) The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2017 as the
a) International Year of Sustainable Harvesting of the Oceans
b) International Year of Sustainable Use of Forests for Aborigine Development
c) International Year of Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security
d) International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
Q.10) As per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, individual insolvencies shall be heard before the
a) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
b) Insolvency Professional Agencies
c) National Company Law Tribunal
d) Debt Recovery Tribunals
Q.11) The book ‘I do What I Do: On Reform, Rhetoric & Resolve’ has been authored by
a) a former Supreme Court Judge
b) a former RBI Governor
c) a former Finance Minister
d) a former CAG
Q.12) The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission shall have jurisdiction to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services and compensation, if any, claimed exceeds
a) Rs. 10 Lakh
b) Rs. 20 Lakhs
c) Rs. 1 Crore
d) Rs. 5 Crore
Q.13) Under II Schedule to the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, which of the following departments have been entrusted the role to promote e-Governance activities in consonance with the overall national objectivities and priorities?
a) Department of Electronics and Information Technology
b) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
c) Department of Science and Technology
d) None of the above
Q.14) Consider the following statements:
1. The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) is headquartered in Beijing.
2. The first regional office of NDB has been launched in Johannesburg.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.15) GeneXpert is a technology tool used to detect the causative organism of
a) Dengue
b) Tuberculosis
c) Chikungunya
d) Kala-azar
Q.16) Ministerial Conference is the highest decision making body of
a) UNFCCC
b) IMF
c) WTO
d) World Bank
Q.17) President of which of the following countries was recently impeached by its Parliament?
a) Singapore
b) South Korea
c) Myanmar
d) Sri Lanka
Q.18) A, B, C, D, E and F, each attempted a question set containing 100 questions. A attempted 10 questions more than that attempted by D. E attempted same number of questions as A and F together. B attempted same number of questions as F. C attempted 5 questions more than those attempted by A and B together. Who attempted the highest number of questions?
a) B
b) F
c) E
d) C
Q.19) Which of the following is specifically related to the phasing out of persistent organic pollutants?
a) Stockholm Convention
b) Bonn Convention
c) Kigali Agreement
d) Montreal Protocol
Q.20) Which of the following events was recently commemorated on its bicentenary?
a) Pahariya rebellion
b) Paika rebellion
c) Kol uprising
d) Ho uprising
Q.21) Examine the Statement I and Statement II given below carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Statement I : There is a growing demand of the leaves of siali, a creeper, in international market.
Statement II : Siali leaves are a rich source of biofuel.
a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I.
c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q.22) Examine the Statement I and Statement II given below carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Statement I : ISRO’s IRNSS-1H satellite launch was unsuccessful.
Statement II : A leakage in the fuel tank led to an explosion in the launch vehicle.
a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I.
c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q.23) The States of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam and Odisha were recently in news due to
a) an outbreak of bird flu in these states
b) the communal violence that broke out in these states
c) the unprecedented rise in infant mortality in these states
d) the devastating floods that battered these states
Q.24) The average of 15 consecutive integers is 0. If these integers are arranged in an ascending order, then the average of last eight integers is
a) 1.5
b) 2.5
c) 3.5
d) 4.5
Q.25) p, q and r are positive real numbers such that p + q + r = 6. Then the maximum value of (p+q)(q+r)(r+p) is
a) 256
b) 32
c) 64
d) 16
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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Bali Declaration 2017’ which was recently seen in news:
1. It was adopted at the ‘World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development.’
2. India parliamentary delegation is also a part of it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money Mobile App:
1. It is based on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI)
2. It is built over the Immediate Payment Service.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) If a country is facing Current Account Deficit(CAD), then it means
a) Imports are increasing
b) Imports are decreasing
c) Exports are decreasing
d) None of the above
Q.4) Which of the following Power Generation hods use Turbines for Electricity Generation?
1. Nuclear Reactors
2. Hydro Power Projects
3. Thermal Power Projects
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.5) Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
a) Assam and Rajasthan
b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
c) Assam and Gujarat
d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Principles spell out the socioeconomic democracy in the country.
2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) In the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries’, which one of the following is given the highest weight?
a) Coal production
b) Electricity generation
c) Fertilizer production
d) Steel production
Q.8) Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
a) Bhitarkanika National Park
b) Keibul Lamjao National Park’
c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park
d) Sultanpur National Park
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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Shell Companies’ which is often seen in news:
1. One of the main reasons to set up shell company is to realize a tax haven abroad.
2. It is always illegal to create a Shell Company.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) Which of the Chemicals are prominently used in Fertilizers for Agricultural use?
1. Anhydrous ammonia
2. Superphosphate
3. Diammonium phosphate
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the Gross value added(GVA):
1. In national accounts GVA is output minus intermediate consumption.
2. In India, it was recently decided that sector-wise wise estimates of GVA will now be given at basic prices.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) Which of the statements regarding the ‘Intercontinental ballistic missile(ICBM)’ is/are correct?
1. It is a missile with a minimum range of 5,500 kilometres.
2. All ICBMs support multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Both are correct
Q.5) With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.
2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.6) The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of
a) ASEAN
b) BRICS
c) OECD
d) WTO
Q.7) A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?
1. Slowing economic growth rate
2. Less equitable distribution of national income
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.8) In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?
a) Sea surface temperatures are low
b) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
c) Coriolis force is too weak
d) Absence of land in those regions
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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘ National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ‘:
1. It is was established under the Companies Act 2013.
2. Its priniciple is at Banglore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) Recenty, in BRICS 2017 summit in China, BRICS countries had joint summit with
a) SCO-EEU
b) BIMSTEC
c) EMDCD
d) ESA
Q.3) Which of the following countries were the prospective founding member/members of the ‘ Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)’?
1. Australia
2. Brazil
3. China
4. India
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 3 and 4 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.4) PMI Index, which is often seen in news is related to
a) Manufacturing Sector
b) Primary Sector
c) Tertiary Sector
d) Defence Sector
Q.5) There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3. Rationalizing subsidies
4. Expanding industries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.6) Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees
2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
3. Tirupathi Laddu
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.7) With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.
2. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.8) Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for
a) providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates
b) promoting women’s Self-Help Groups in backward areas
c) promoting financial inclusion in the country
d) providing financial help to the marginalized communities
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Dear CD whether you people will upload official answers to the mains writing test?
1. “POLICE -PUBLIC relation is a story of insincere efforts made on both sides.” Elaborate. (CSM 2014/ 10 Marks).
