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2016Which of the following statements is/are correct?2016Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?2016There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the…2016The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following…2016With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?2016The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of2016Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?2016With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?2016Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements2016Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?2016In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the…2016Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?2016What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?2016Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?2016With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC): “IMFC discusses matters of concern…2016'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to2016With reference to the cultural history of medieval India: “Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and…2016Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?2016Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Kurd, Madhesi, Rohingya2016With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)': “It is an organization of European…2016With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana': “Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium…2016In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its…2016Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?2016Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?2016“The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.” and 1 more statement2016With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?2016The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural…2016Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?2016The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best…2016Terms sometimes seen in the news: Annex-I Countries, Certified Emissions Reductions, Clean Development Mechanism2016In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to2016'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to2016Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?2016With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following…2016'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to2016'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the2016India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has…2016Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally2016Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?2016With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?2016With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership': “It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except…2016“held in 2015 was the third such Summit” and 1 more statement2016What is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI?2016What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?2016Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11…2016Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?2016What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?2016With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following…2016The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the2016With reference to the religious history of India: “The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of…2016'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is2016With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following…2016With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news: “It is a tree species found in a part of South India.”…2016Which of the following statements is/are correct?2016What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?2016With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council': “It is an organ of NITI Aayog.” and 2 more statements2016With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news: “It is a global action plan for sustainable development.”…2016Satya Shodhak Samaj organized2016Which of the following statements is/are correct?2016The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of2016Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in2016What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India?2016'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at2016The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to2016What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?2016With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?2016“New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.” and 1 more statement2016'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to2016Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above? (Calcutta Unitarian Committee…2016Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?2016What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'?2016'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of2016Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at2016In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?2016'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the2016Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct?2016The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a…2016On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?2016India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds…2016In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs2016“The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change…” and 1 more statement2016'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an2016Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation?2016Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?2016Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?2016In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the…2016With reference to 'Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are…2016With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to2016With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was…2016Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as…2016“is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission” and 2 more statements2016What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?2016The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War2016Famous place: Bodhgaya, Khajuraho, Shirdi, Nasik (Nashik), Tirupati2016The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a…2016Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be…2016With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are…2016“The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank…” and 1 more statement2016A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of2016“The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.” and 1 more statement