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MCQ 1
 Consider the following statements regarding the measurement of the rate of inflation:

1. The rate of inflation is measured on the basis of price indices which are of two kinds—Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI).
2. A price index is a measure of the average level of prices.
3. Price index shows the exact price rise or fall of a single good.

 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. All of the above

• The rate of inflation is measured on the basis of price indices which are of two kinds
• Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• A price index is a measure of the average level of prices, which means that it does not show the exact price rise or fall of a single good. The rate of inflation is the rate of change of general price level which is measured as follows:
• Rate of inflation (year x) =
• Price level (year x) –Price level (year x-1) / Price level (year x-1) ×100.
• The Centre has mandated the Reserve Bank of India to keep inflation in the range of 26%.
• Retail inflation soared to a five veanda half year high of 7.35% in December 2019, with the shortage of onions driving the surge.
• According to information released by the National Statistical Offic e, retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index was only 2.11% in December 2018 and 5.54% in November 2019.
• The last time retail inflation touched 7.39 % was in July 2014.

MCQ 2
 Consider the following statements regarding commissionerate system of Police

1. Commissionerate can be started in any city with population of 1 lakh and above
2. Some magisterial powers of DM are shifted to the police commissionerate
3. All states in India have commissioners of police in major cities.
4. Uttar pradesh government recently announced the introduction of the police commissioner system in two major cities.

SELECT the correct options

1. 1 and 2 only
2. All of the above
3. 2 and 4 only D.
4. None

• The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday passed a proposal to introduce the police commissioner system in two major cities.
• Noida(Gautambuddha Nagar) and Lucknow
• IPS officers would get additional authority including magisterial powers.
• This comes in the wake of violence during the protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and allegations of police brutality and use of excessive force against protesters.
• The proposals were passed by the State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
• Under Section 20 of the CrPC, the Police Commissioner is delegated legal powers of an executive magistrate, while the Joint, Additional and Deputy Commissioners are accorded “special executive” powers of a magistrate under Section 21 of the CrPC.

MCQ 3
 Consider the following data about road accident fatalities in India

1. Number of ‘Traffic Accidents’ in the country have increased slightly from 2017 to 2018.
2. The rate of deaths in road accidents per thousand vehicles has increased too.
3. Uttar pradesh had the most number of deaths due to RTAs in 2018

 Which of the above is true acc to NCRB report of 2018 ?

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 3 only
3. All
4. None

• Number of ‘Traffic Accidents’ in the country have increased from 4,74,515 in 2017 to 4,74,638 in 2018.
• The rate of deaths in road accidents per thousand vehicles i.e. 0.6 has remained same as it was in 2017
• A total of 4,74,638 traffic accidents comprising of 4,45,514 road accidents, 27,643 railway accidents and 1,481 railway crossing accidents were reported; these accidents caused 1,52,780, 24,545 and 1,507 deaths respectively during 2018.

• The government on Monday launched a central accident database management system that will help in analysing causes of road crashes and in devising safety interventions to reduce such accidents in the country.
• The IT tool, known as the Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD), has been developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) and will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre.
• The project costs ₹258 crore and is being supported by the World Bank.

MCQ 4
Which statements are true relating to Article 2(4) of the UN Charter

1. There is a general prohibition on the use of force
2. Use of force by a state in the lawful exercise of its right to self-defence is an exception
3. Use of force with prior authorisation of the UN Security Council (UNSC) is valid .

1. ONLY 1
2. 1 and 2
3. All
4. None

• Article 2 (4) of the Charter prohibits the threat or use of force and calls on all Members to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of other States.
•  The use of force by the U.S. in Baghdad to kill Soleimani without prior consent from Iraq or the UN was, hence, a violation of such proscription, unless the U.S. can justify it as a lawful exercise of its right to self-defence.
• Donald Trump: “anticipatory” self-defence – The legal basis for “anticipatory” self defence remains deeply controversial and contested.
•  Article 51 of the UN Charter recognises the inherent right of every state to use force in self- defence, only “if an armed attack occurs”

MCQ 5
Which helicopters are inducted/being used in Indian air force

1. Apache
2. Chinook
3. Mi-17
4. Chetak

Select the correct option

1. 1,2 ,4
2. 2,3,4
3. 1,2,3,4
4. None

• The Cheetah is a essentially French single-engined helicopter made by HAL in India and was developed to meet high altitude operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. The Cheetah helicopter fleet has been the backbone in SAR, Casualty Evacuation and RTR (Route Transport Role) role in the IAF. The Cheetah has a capacity to carry 3 passengers or 100 kg external sling loads.

MCQ 6
 Which is not true regarding Raisina dialogue ?
 1.It is a bilateral dialogue between India and Sri Lanka held annually

2. The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, an independent think tank, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
3. Raisina is the unofficial name of PM residence , where this dialogue is held.

2. 1 and 3
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 2
5. ALL

• The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference held annually in New Delhi.
• Since its inception in 2016, the conference has emerged as India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.
• The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, an independent think tank, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
• The conference is structured as a multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral discussion, involving a variety of global policymakers including heads of state, cabinet ministers and local government officials.
• In addition, the Dialogue also welcomes major private sector executives, as well as members of the media and academia.
• The name “Raisina Dialogue” comes from Raisina Hill, seat of the Government of India, as well as the Presidential Palace of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan.

MCQ 7
Consider the following statements about Taal volcano

1. It is situated in the Philippines
2. It sits on the Pacific ring of fire
3. It has not erupted in past 50 years 4. It is one of the 16 ‘Decade Volcanoes’

Which statements are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1,2 and 4
3. 1,2 and 3
4. ALL

 Taal VOLCANO

• Taal Volcano is a large complex volcano filled with a 15 km × 20 km lake located on Luzon island in the Philippines
• Taal is the second most active volcano in the Philippines, with 34 recorded historical eruptions

• The lake partially fills Taal Caldera, which was formed by prehistoric eruptions
• Taal Volcano and Lake presents one of the most picturesque and attractive views in the Philippines.
• It is located about 50 kilometres south of the capital of the country, the city of Manila.
• A caldera is a volcanic feature formed by the collapse of a volcano into itself, making it a large, special form of volcanic crater.

• The Decade Volcanoes are 16 volcanoes identified by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) as being worthy of particular study in light of their history of large, destructive eruptions and proximity to populated areas.

• The Decade Volcanoes project encourages studies and public awareness activities at these volcanoes, with the aim of achieving a better understanding of the volcanoes and the dangers they present, and thus being able to reduce the severity of natural disasters.

MCQ 8
Consider the following statements :

1. Lothal was known as the Manchester of Indus Valley Civilization.
2. The statue of Dancing Girl and Pashupati Seal was found in Mohenjo – Daro

1. Only A Is Correct
2. Both Are Correct
3. Only B is correct
4. None is correct

MCQ 9
Consider the following statements with respect to Prorogation:
A)It not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House.
B)It is done by presiding officer of the House Options:

1.  Both are correct
2. Only A is correct
3. Only B is correct
4. None is correct

MCQ 10
 Which of the following mammals is not native to Australia?

1. Tasmanian devil
2. Koala
3. Kangaroo
4. Camel

• Camels were imported into Australia from British India and Afghanistan during the 19th century for transport and construction during the colonisation of the central and western parts of Australia.
• Many were released into the wild after motorised transport replaced the use of camels in the early 20th century, resulting in a fast-growing feral population.
• In January 2020, officials in the state of South Australia announced a plan to cull around 10,000 feral camels in response to concerns over public safety and environmental resources.

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