ACHIEVE IAS 2016 TEST 13 (28th oct 2015)

Which of the statement is false about national green tribunal(NGT)
1. NGT has issued ban on all diesel vehicles more than 15 years old from plying in the NCR
2. As per Supreme court, NGT is empowered to issue directives to the centre for banning vehicles more than 15 years old from plying on Delhi roads
3. NGT can exercise the powers of judicial review and examine the validity of notifications passed under different laws

Consider these statements about Sangeet Natak academy(SNA)
1.The Prime Minister Of India recently conferred the SNA fellowships and awards for the year 2014.
2. The Sangeet Natak academy is India’s national academy for dance, music and drama.
3. First National academy of arts was setup by Govt of India in the year 1952.
4.The honour of Akademi Fellow has been conferred since year 1954 and Akademi award since 1952

Use of Diclofenac (as anti pain drug) is now being banned on livestock , as

onsider the following statements:

1.Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum.
2.Linen is easy to manufacture compared to other fiber products
3.Garments made of linen are valued for their exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission:

The commission is not empowered to enquire into matters, which were committed one year before.
The recommendations made by the commission are just advisory in nature.
The commission submits its annual report to the President and to the concerned state governors.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Highway Authority of India:

It is a statutory body.
The authority is responsible for the development, maintenance, management and operation of National Highways, State Highways and border roads.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which country became 206th member of Olympic Nation?

Consider the following statements about coal-fired power plants:

1.Their current average global efficiency rate is about 33%
2.Supercritical and Ultra-supercritical technology driven coal combustion systems operate at relatively higher temperatures and pressures than conventional ones
Which of the above statements are true?

Which of the following country is going to host 2nd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)?

What is an Ultra Marathon?

a. It is a footrace which covers a distance of 574 Km in 11 days
b. It is any footrace longer than the traditional marathon length
c. It is a traditional marathon in which no documentation is made of any person who fails to cover the distance in under 4 hours
d. It is a 100-km footrace

Consider the following statements regarding the Anti – Defection law:

The 52nd amendment to the Constitution of India added the Tenth Schedule, which laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection.
According to this law, a Member of Parliament or state legislature is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily resigned from his party or disobeyed the directives of the party leadership on a vote.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
I. It sets the standards to protect digital freedom, by preserving the free flow of information across borders.
II. It includes the first-ever measures to ensure that state-owned enterprises compete on a commercial basis.
Which is/are correct?

Which of the below are correct in reference to Maharashtra's Tiger Reserves:
1>Actor Amitabh Bachhan has agreed to represent Maharashtra as its Tiger Ambassador.
2>Maharashtra has 6 tiger reserves.
3>The tiger population in Maharashtra has decreased from 169 in 2006 to 103 in 2010

Golden Crescent & golden triangle are areas in ASIA infamous for?

Consider the following statements about Green Energy Corridor programme
I. It seeks to facilitate the flow of renewable energy into the national grid.
II. It was prepared by POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited in 2012.
III. Germany in April 2013 committed to provide developmental assistance of 1 billion euro for the programme.
Which is/are correct?

In relation to ( UAPA) Unlawful activities Prevention Act which of the below are correct:

a> This law is aimed at effective prevention of unlawful activities associations in India.
b>Its main activities is to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the sovereignty of India.
c> The UAPA framed in 1970, has been amended thrice: 2005, 2008, 2012.

which of the below is correct in reference to School Nursing Yojna.

1> The Union govt launched it as an initiative to bring students closer to nature, involving them in raising saplings.
2>It will provide an opportunity to students to learn about nature, work with soil,develop a positive linkage with the environment.
3>The Yojana is launched in 1000 schools this year, next year , it will be extended to 5000.

The state of Uttarkhand recently observed Himalaya Diwas. What is this day’s significance?

a. It aims to transform the conservation of Himalayan ecosystem into a public campaign
b. Initiated in 2010 by the South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People , it aims to highlight the harm caused by man-made structures especially dams
c. It is a Hindu festival celebrated by all in the state, to mark the birth of Himalayas
d. It marks the beginning of trekking season in the state

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The immediate past, present and next G20 Chair constitute a ‘troika’

Reason (R): The G20 does not have any permanent secretariat or management and administrative structure

Which of the above statements is/are true?
1) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A
2) A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A
3) A is correct, R is incorrect
4) A and R both are incorrect

A new scheme has been launched for basic computer litracy/awareness among people which of the following is the acronmym of the program
1. KIRAN
2.DISHA
3.AASTHA
4.DIGITAL INDIA

Which of the following statements about the Astrosat are correct?

1.Indian researchers will no longer have to rely on other space agencies for X-ray data
2.As in the case of Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, the Astrosat telescope will have no commercial or societal implications
3.Only one among five of its payloads has been made by ISRO, the rest comes from scientific institutions based in India

Which of the below statements is true in reference to setting up of special courts to deal with land grabbing cases:
a>The court has been formed under section 7 of Karnataka land grabbing Prohibition act: 2011
b>The term of chairman & members will be 5 years.
c>The Court will be headed by a chairman who must be a retired judge of high court.
d>The court will hear cases related to encroachment of govt. as well as forest lands of individuals in cities & rural areas.

Which of the following is correct in reference to Nai Manzil Scheme:
1> This scheme will address the educational & livlihood needs of high caste communities.
2>This scheme will get certificates for class 10, 12 from distance medium education systems & also provide trade skills for manufacturing
engineering etc
3>This scheme is intended to cover people in between age 17-35

Mosquirix is the first ever vaccine invented for..

With reference to Higher Education in India, consider the following statements.
1.The supreme court bench declared that merit should be the primary criteria for admissions into premier institutes.
2.The Ministry of HRD wants to do away with current format of JEE-mains and JEE- advanced and adopt single exam system for IIT admissions
3.Uchatar Avishkar Yojana is aimed at research tie-ups between industries and institutions of excellence like IITs
4.Until recently higher education in India was defined as not-for-profit sector.
Which of statements are true?