Consider the following statement regarding Hague code of conduct:

1. Hague code of conduct is an international, voluntary and legally non binding agreement whose aim is to regulate the access to ballistic missiles which are capable of deliver the weapons of mass destruction
2. It was established on 25th November, 2002.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both are correctd) None of the above

Consider the statements regarding Global Terror Database:

1. India has agreed to join the Global Terror Database which is being maintained by the Terrorist Screening Centre of the U.S.
2. It is like a consolidated list of terrorists which will include their biometric details along with the other details of those known or reasonably suspected of being involved in a terrorist activity.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both are correctd) None of the above

UGC says If Universities and colleges will not comply with a new set of regulations to curb sexual harassment on college and university campuses will face action. Which of the following are the consequences of non compliance?

1. Withdrawal of declaration of fitness to receive grants under section l2 B of the UGC Act, 1956;
2. Removal of its name from the list maintained by the Commission.
3. Withholding of allocated grant
4. Can be declared ineligible to be considered for special assistance programmes of the Commission.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 1 2 and 3 onlyd) 1 2 3 and 4

Consider the statements regarding NITI aayog:

1. is a Government of India policy think-tank established to replace the Planning Commission.
2. Aim for NITI Aayog’s creation is to foster involvement and participation in the economic policy-making process by the State Governments of India.
3. It has adopted a “bottom-up” approach in planning which is a remarkable contrast to the Planning Commission’s tradition of “top-down” decision-making.
4. President of India as its Chairperson

Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 1 2 and 3 onlyd) 1 2 3 and 4

Which of the following is included in the new policy of RBI regarding cyber attacks for banks?

1. Setting up an adaptive incident response, management and recovery framework mainly to deal with adverse incidents/disruptions, if and when they occur.
2. Formulation of a Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP) which should be a part of the overall board-approved strategy.
3. Cyber security policy should be distinct and separate from the broader IT policy/IS Security policy.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 onlyb) 1 and 2 onlyc) 2 and 3 onlyd) All of the above

Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog’s recommendations on manufacturing of electronic products in the country

1. End tax uncertainty
2. Simplify the tax regime
3. Eliminate tax exemptions.
4. Exports to be subjected to zero taxes.

Select the correct suggestion using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) 3 and 4d) 1 2 3 and 4

Consider the following statements regarding Shangri-La Dialogue:

1. India’s defense minister will meet his counterpart from france and will review the progress of negotiations for direct purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets.
2. India’s defense minister will meet his counterpart from US and will Finalize text of the Logistics Support Memorandum of Understanding.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both are correctd) None of the above

Which of the following does not deal regarding trade in arms technology and materials?

a) Australia Group
b) Nuclear Suppliers Group
c)  Wassenaar Agreement
d)  Missile Technology Control Regime

Nastaliq script was developed in

a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) Iran
d) Iraq

According to notification of the Government, cigarette packets should have how much of its area covered with pictorial warning?

a) 70%
b) 75%
c) 80%
d) 85%

Consider the following statements regarding International Dunhuang Project (IDP)

1. The project was established by the US library.
2. The National Museum in New Delhi is a founding member of the IDP.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true

Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Stage norms

1.  Indian government has announced that it would skip the Euro IV norms altogether and adopt Euro V norms by 2020.
2.  These norms are brought into force in accordance with the timeline and standards set up by the Central Pollution Control Board.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true

Money mules refers to

a) Fraudsters
b) Revenue Officers
c) Management Graduates
d) Politicians

The Constituent Assembly Of India Was Created Under:- (ESE 2013)

1. Cripps Proposals
2. Cabinet Mission Plan
3. Simla Agreement
4. Mountbatten Recommendations

Who among the following is credited with the introduction of local self government in India? (ESE 2013)

1. Lord Mayo
2. Lord Ripon
3. Lord Lytton
4. Lord Curzon

ESE 2011 General Ability Paper UPSC -61

ESE 2011 General Ability Paper UPSC -62

Answer

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ESE 2011 General Ability Paper UPSC -65