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Solar Energy

Consider the following statements:

  1. In India, solar energy has more share than wind energy at present.
  2. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 121 countries which lies completely between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None

New Frog Species

A frog that has recently been discovered from the Western Ghats has been named after which tribal community?

A
Dongaria Kondh
B
. Irula
C
Kurichiya
D
Munda

SIPRI Report On Arms Imports/ Exports

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis recently released SIPRI Report on Arms Imports/ Exports:

  1. US continued to be India’s largest arms supplier, accounting for 62% of India’s arms imports between 2013 and 2017.
  2. China’s major export destinations for weapons are Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

SIPRI Report On Arms Imports/ Exports

Consider the following statements about ‘SIPRI’ (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute):

  1. It is an intergovernmental organization working under the aegis of United Nations.
  2. SIPRI's financial support is primarily drawn from IMF & World Bank.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

One Belt-One Road Initiative

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis One Belt-One Road Initiative:

  1. The ‘One Road’ refers to the ocean-going Maritime Silk Road.
  2. The ‘One Belt’ refers to the land-based Silk Road Economic Belt.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

China Pakistan Economic Corridor

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects Kashgar to?

A
Chabahar
B
Kyaukpyu
C
Gwadar
D
Hambantota

Belt And Road Initiative

What are the benefits that China will accrue via the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

  1. It will boost Chinese Soft Power.
  2. It will boost development in Western China.
  3. It will convert Indo-Pacific belt into Sino-centric belt.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only

G7 Grouping

Which of the following countries is a part of the G7 Grouping?

  1. Italy
  2. US
  3. Canada
  4. South Korea
  5. Japan

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2, 3 and 5 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
D
2, 3 and 4 only

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Consider the following statements:

  1. This wildlife sanctuary borders Periyar Tiger Reserve and is present in the state of Tamil Nadu.
  2. This wildlife sanctuary acts as an Elephant Corridor and Buffer Zone for the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
  3. Wood Snake is point endemic to this wildlife sanctuary.

These references are with respect to?

A
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary
B
Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Megamali Wildlife Sanctuary

Election Commission Of India

Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India (ECI):

  1. Expenditure of ECI is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
  2. Article 324 of Indian Constitution has clearly defined the qualification for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
  3. CEC is placed in a distinctly higher position compared to other Election Commissioners.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
3 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above
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