July 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Integrated Multi-purpose Corporation for the Union Territory of Ladakh? A. Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development Corporation for the Union Territory of Ladakh. B. The Cabinet also approved the creation of one post of Managing Director, for the […]

In which state Kutch Bustard Sanctuary is located? A. Odisha B. Gujarat C. Haryana D. Punjab Explanation: The Central government of India has informed the Rajya Sabha that there were no Great Indian Bustards (GIB) in Kutch Bustard Sanctuary (KBS) in Gujarat’s Kutch district as on January 1 this year. GIBs are the largest among

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been established between Russia and which country? A. China B. Pakistan C. India D. Germany Explanation: The United States of America had previously imposed sanctions to prevent the completion of a major new gas pipeline between Russia and Germany. Now it has now signalled its approval for the project.

In which year the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched? A. 2016 B. 2017 C. 2018 D. 2019 Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is being implemented on actuarial/bidded premium rates however, farmers including small farmers have to pay maximum 2% for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi food and oilseed crops and 5%

Which of the following Section of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with cases in which statement of relevant fact is made by a person who is dead or cannot be found? A. Section 30 B. Section 31 C. Section 32 D. Section 33 Explanation: A special CBI court recently convicted two policemen for the

The position Gaon Buras (village headman) is seen in which state? A. Assam B. Bihar C. Odisha D. Kerala Explanation: The Assam government recently announced that Gaon Buras (village headman), village-level functionaries of the district administration, will henceforth be called ‘Gaon Pradhans’. The institution of Gaon Bura in Assam dates back to the colonial era,

Which of the following country is balking at the Northern Ireland protocol? A. UK B. US C. France D. Germany Explanation: A Brexit treaty on Northern Ireland, negotiated by Prime Minister of UK Boris Johnson and called the Northern Ireland Protocol, could create so many problems that it might have to be abandoned if it

Since which year Government of India has been implementing dedicated scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana? A. 2014-15 B. 2015-16 C. 2016-17 D. 2017-18 Explanation: Government of India has been implementing dedicated scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2015-16 to promote chemical free organic farming in the country in cluster mode.   Under the

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP)? A. Government is implementing Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) as a sub scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2020-21. B. The scheme mainly emphasizes on exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling with

Who recently inaugurated the office of National Farmers Welfare Program Implementation Committee? A. Narendra Modi B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. Narendra Singh Tomar D. Amit Shah Explanation: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the office of National Farmers Welfare Program Implementation Committee. The National Farmers Welfare Program Implementation Committee would act