UPSC Prelims Exam 2020 Test Series
Important Topics for UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2020
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Q1. In sync with the Government’s commitment for ‘Ease of doing businesses, the Ministry of Coal has decided to simplify the process of clearance for Coal Mining Projects?
Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true?
1) The Ministry of Coal has re-engineered the Mining Plan preparation and approval process. This is likely to slash the approval period substantially from existing 120 days to about 90 days.
2) The proposed simplified guidelines and format not only reduce the mining plan formulation time but also make the document lighter and easier to comprehend. This will further facilitate hosting the soft copy in an accessible data base.
3) To ensure the quality of preparation of Mining Plan, Government approved accrediting body will accredit agency(s) consisting a team of multi-disciplinary background, which will be recognised for preparation of mining plan and for certification.
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above
Q2. Which of the following includes the recommendations given by the High Level Committee (HLC) to the Supreme Court to control air pollution in Delhi and NCR?
1) The committee recommended the use of photo catalytic paints, which can remove pollutants from the air in the presence of sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) rays.
2) It recommends use of antismog gun is a device that sprays nebulised water droplets into the air through high pressure propellers, which help particles to settle down.
3) The HLC has also suggested that a pilot project of “smog tower” could be employed.
4) HLC also recommended using of wireless sensors and laser methods for monitoring pollution.
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 4 only
c) All of the above
d) 1 & 3 only
Q3. The Supreme Court today said that states would have to set up two designated courts in districts where the number of pending cases of child abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is more than 300.
Which of the following statements regarding the provisions of the POCSO act stands true?
1) Under the Act, a person is guilty of using a child for pornographic purposes if he uses a child in any form of media for the purpose of sexual gratification. The Act also penalises persons who use children for pornographic purposes resulting in sexual assault.
2) The Bill adds two more offences to definition of aggravated sexual assault. These include: (i) assault committed during natural calamity and (ii) administrating or help in administering any chemical substance or any hormone to child for the purpose of attaining early sexual maturity.
3) The POCSO amendment act 2018 provides for establishment of fast track courts for conducting trials of rape and murder cases with respect to children as well.
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the recently adopted European Green Deal (climate neutrality plan) by the European Union stands true?
1) The Climate Neutrality Plan by the European Union is a key commitment under 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. It is a 100 billion Euro plan for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
2) Climate Neutrality means emissions will have no impact on climate. It also includes warming effects that do not come from carbon.
3) The plan is important as the EU bloc that comprises of 28 countries is the third largest economic bloc after China and US in contributions to climate change.
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above
Q5. “White Island volcano” is a stratovolcano, a classic cone-shaped volcano, like Stromboli in the Mediterranean, Mount St. Helens in Washington and Vesuvius, brooding above Naples, Italy. These volcanoes form along the tectonic boundaries where the Earth’s oceanic plates are forced down below continental plates.
The white island volcano which erupted recently is part of which of the following countries?
a) United States
b) Alaska
c) New Zealand
d) Peru
6. Consider the following statements regarding Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM).
- It is primarily designed to hit and destroy heavily armored military vehicles.
- The Indian Army has inducted Israel-made anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) Spike along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Known as the ‘fire and forget’ missiles, Spike ATGMs are portable by men.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding Operation ‘Clean Art’.
- It is the first pan India operation to crackdown on the smuggling of mongoose hair.
- Operation Clean Art was conceived by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
- Any smuggling or possession of mongoose body part is a non-bailable offence.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
8. Consider the following statements regarding Question Hour in the Indian Parliament.
- A Starred Question is one to which a member desires an oral answer from the Minister in the House and is required to be distinguished by him/her with an asterisk.
- An Unstarred Question is not called for oral answer in the House and no supplementary question can be asked thereon.
- As per Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, there are no Questions addressed to Private Members.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 3
b) 2, 3
c) 1, 2
d) 1, 2, 3
9. Consider the following statements regarding Goldman Environmental Prize.
- The Prize recognizes individuals for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment.
- The Prize was instituted by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
10. Who among the following are listed as the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
- Jarawa
- Toda
- Sentinelese
- Shompens
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 2, 3, 4
c) 1, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer:
- (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10. (c)
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