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The Hindu News Analysis 23rd April 2019
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Earth Day saving the planet may cost 100
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Digital infra to play key role in reviving
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Q1. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
sometimes seen in the news was intended to ensure
the nuclear programme of which country to
be exclusively peaceful?
a) Syria b) China c) North Korea d) Iran
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Q2. Consider the following statements.
1. The Trade across the line of control
was started in the year 2008, as a part
of Confidence Building Measures with Pakistan 2.
The trade across the line of control
was suspended recently owing to concerns of
unfavorable climatic conditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a)
1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor
2
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Practice Question Prelims
Q3. Consider the following statements
with reference to the Global Deal for Nature.
1. It is a science-based plan to save
the diversity and abundance of life on earth. 2.
Under this deal, India has pledged to create an
additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes
of CO2 equivalent by 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1
nor 2
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Q1. India has joined the elite club of nations
having prowess to shoot down Low Earth
satellites. In this context, define ASAT and the
consequences of the mission.
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Practice Question Prelims
Q4. Press Freedom Index is released by which of
the following Organization?
a) Transparency International b) Reporters
without Borders c) International Press
Institute d) News Media Coalition
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Previous year Question Prelims CSE - 2018
Previous year Question Prelims CSE - 2018
Q. The identity platform Aadhaar provides open
Application Programming
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of
citizenship of domicile. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar
number cannot be deactivated of omitted by the
Issuing Authority.
Interfaces (APIs). What does it imply?
1. It can be integrated into any electronic
device.
2. Online authentication using iris is possible.
Which of the statements give above is/are
correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d)
Neither 1 or 2
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
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Q1. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
sometimes seen in the news was intended to ensure
the nuclear programme of which country to
be exclusively peaceful?
a) Syria b) China c) North Korea d) Iran
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Practice Question Prelims
Q2. Consider the following statements.
1. The Trade across the line of control
was started in the year 2008, as a part
of Confidence Building Measures with Pakistan 2.
The trade across the line of control
was suspended recently owing to concerns of
unfavorable climatic conditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a)
1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor
2
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Q3. Consider the following statements
with reference to the Global Deal for Nature.
1. It is a science-based plan to save
the diversity and abundance of life on earth. 2.
Under this deal, India has pledged to create an
additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes
of CO2 equivalent by 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1
nor 2
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Q4. Press Freedom Index is released by which of
the following Organization?
a) Transparency International b) Reporters
without Borders c) International Press
Institute d) News Media Coalition
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Practice Question Mains
Q1. India has joined the elite club of nations
having prowess to shoot down Low Earth
satellites. In this context, define ASAT and the
consequences of the mission.
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Practice Prelims Questions
Answers
1. Option d Iran 2. Option a 1 only 3.
Option a 1 only 4. Option b Reporters
without Borders
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2019)
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