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Q01 Easy

‘Malogam’, the polling station with only one voter during 2024 Lok Sabha elections falls in which state?

2024
Prelims
Q02 Medium

Which of the following is not a member of South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA)?

2024
Prelims
Q03 Medium

BRICS is important in Global Economy. Which of the following statement about BRICS is not correct?

2024
Prelims
Q04 Medium

As per Sustainable Development Report 2023, what is the rank of India? 111th 112th

2024
Prelims
Q05 Easy

‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi’ (PM- KISAN) Yojana came into effect from:

2024
Prelims
Q06 Easy

Albert Einstein, was adept in playing which musical instrument?

2006
Prelims
Q07 Easy

Animal Disease Research & Treatment Centre is located at _____

2010
Mains
Q08 Easy

Classical dance form ‘Kathakali’ originated in which state ?

2010
Mains
Q09 Medium

Match List-I and List-II and chose the correct answer from the codes given below. List-I List-II (Organisation) (Year of establishment) A. National Urdu (1) 1986 Language Upgradational Council. B. National Education (2) 1961 Policy. C. National Literacy (3) 1996 Mission. D. National (4) 1988 Educational Training and Research Council.

2010
Mains
Q10 Easy

The festival of Jahan-e-Khusro is celebrated every year in which City of India ?

2010
Mains
Q11 Easy

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing is located in–

2003
Prelims
UK-specific
Q12 Medium

Among the following SAARC group Nations, which is the most densely populated country?

2003
Prelims
Q13 Easy

In which year Indian Military Academy was established in Dehradun?

2021
Prelims
UK-specific
Q14 Medium

Match the facts given in List – I with their locations in List – II and find the right answer from codes given below : List – I List – II A. Indian Military Academy 1. Chamoli B. Valley of Flowers 2. Haridwar C. BHEL 3. Dehradun D. Pindari Glacier 4. Bageshwar Codes ABCD

2021
Prelims
UK-specific
Q15 Easy

Where is the Desert Plantation and Research Centre located in India?

2021
Prelims
Q16 Hard

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), is a planning tool to integrate environmental concerns into the development process from the initial stage of Planning. When was it first used in India with river valley projects etc.?

2021
Prelims
Q17 Easy

Who among the following became the first Muslim Mayor of London?

2017
Mains
Q18 Medium

International Science Literature Festival, 'Vigyanika'. was organized on the birth anniversary of which of the following Indian personalities ?

2021
Mains
Q19 Easy

The term "Autre Droit" means

2021
Mains
Q20 Easy

The term "Pro Bono Publico" means

2021
Mains
Q21 Easy

The phrase "De Facto" means:

2021
Mains
Q22 Easy

Which of the following country is a permanent member of the Security Council?

2021
Mains
Q23 Medium

An act of unauthorised entering into another's property is :

2021
Mains
Q24 Medium

The first Lokpal Bill was presented in the parliament in

2011
Prelims
Q25 Easy

A visa is required for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage because it is located in

2011
Prelims
Q26 Easy

Who wrote the book 'A Passage to India'?

2011
Prelims
Q27 Easy

What is the colour of the Black Box that is found in aircraft?

2011
Prelims
Q28 Easy

Which city of Japan recently hit severely by Tsunami and Nuclear radiation?

2011
Prelims
Q29 Easy

What is 'KAABA'?

2011
Prelims
Q30 Easy

Which one of the following organizations publishes the Human Development Report?

2012
Prelims
Q31 Easy

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

2012
Prelims
Q32 Medium

The demand for democratization of U.N.O. is mainly related to

2016
Prelims
Q33 Hard

The Nuclear doctrine of India contains

2016
Prelims
Q34 Easy

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

2010
Prelims
Q35 Easy

Rh-factor derives its name from

2016
Prelims
Q36 Easy

Which of the following are primary colours?

2012
Prelims
Q37 Easy

Judicial Academy of India is located at

2012
Prelims
Q38 Easy

Working of a solar cell is based on which one of the following?

2019
Prelims
Q39 Easy

Palaeoclimatic studies are done by studying

2019
Prelims
Q40 Easy

Which is the first state in India to make roof water harvesting compulsory to all the houses?

2021
UKPSC CFO Exam-
Q41 Easy

Who, from among the following, is considered the founder of Arya Mahila Samaj?

2021
UKPSC WWD Superintendent Exam-
Q42 Easy

The Charter of the United Nations was signed at San Francisco on

2009
UK PSC (J)
Q43 Easy

Where the head office of the United Nations is situated?

2009
UK PSC (J)
Q44 Medium

Which one of the following Article of United Nations Charter is related to the procedure of voting?

2009
UK PSC (J)
Q45 Medium

In the International Court of Justice

2009
UK PSC (J)
Q46 Easy

The headquarter of the International Court of Justice is in–

2009
UK PSC (J)
Q47 Medium

Which one of the following is not one of the principal organ of United Nations?

2009
UK PSC (J)
Q48 Easy

Two official languages of the United Nations are

2009
UK PSC (J)
Q49 Medium

Who among the following has primary responsibility for the maintenance of International peace and security?

2002
UK PSC (J)
Q50 Medium

Assertion (a) : In principle the members of the United Nations cannot remain neutral. Reason (R) : A permanent member of the Security Council who abstains from voting can remain neutral. Choose the correct answer using the code given below- Code:

2002
UK PSC (J)
Q51 Medium

The Judges of the International Court of Justice are-

2002
UK PSC (J)
Q52 Easy

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 was adopted by-

2002
UK PSC (J)
Q53 Easy

Who is said to be "The Father of Modern International Law"?

2002
UK PSC (J)
Q54 Easy

The first Secretary General of the United Nations was-

2002
UK PSC (J)
Q55 Easy

The United Nations Day is celebrated every year on-

2002
UK PSC (J)
Q56 Medium

In which one of the following specialized agencies, representatives of Governments, employers and workers participate?

2009
UK PSC APO
Q57 Easy

Where is the headquarters of SAARC?

2009
UK PSC APO
Q58 Easy

Which one of the following combinations is correctly matched? List-I List-II (Organisation) (Headquarters)

2012
UK PSC AE
Q59 Easy

Which of the following statements is not correct?

2012
UK PSC AE
Q60 Easy

'Rainbow Revolution' in Indian is related with

2012
UK PSC AE
Q61 Easy

What is 'BHUVAN'?

2012
UK PSC AE
Q62 Medium

On the occasion of which mathematician's birthday, the Prime Minister of India declared the year 2012, as 'National Mathematics Year'?

2012
UK PSC AE
Q63 Easy

The headquarter of UNESCO is locate in

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q64 Easy

International Finance Corporation (IFC) comprises of

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q65 Medium

The Highest Civilian Award, 'Bharat Ratna' was instituted in the year

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q66 Medium

The tenure of the Judges of the International Court of Justice is

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q67 Easy

UN Commission on 'Human Rights' was replaced by

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q68 Hard

The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. Its headquarter is located in Geneva, Switzerland. 68. Where the headquarter of 'International Commission of Jurists' is located?

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q69 Easy

The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act came into force in the year:

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q70 Medium

Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by United National General Assembly on 10th

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q71 Easy

World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on

2022
UK PSC (J)
Q72 Medium

Who is the Secretary General of United Nations?

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q73 Easy

How many States are permanent members of United Nations Security Council?

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q74 Medium

Which one of the following organizations is directly related to the Child Welfare?

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q75 Easy

Which country is not a permanent member of United Nations Security Council?

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q76 Medium

Which Article of the Charter of the United Nations permitted Right to Self defence?

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q77 Easy

Which of the following is tallest building in the world?

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q78 Easy

The Institution of 'Ombudsman' first started in

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q79 Medium

'World Investment Report' is an annual publication of

2011
UK PSC (J)
Q80 Easy

Which of the following is not principal organ of the United Nations?

2012
UK PSC (J)
Q81 Easy

Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is situated at

2015
UKPSC Polytechnic Lecturer -16
Q82 Easy

In which year the Supreme Court of India passed the Judgment for treating Transgender as 'Third Gender'?

2022
UKPSC Junior Assistant
Q83 Medium

"Asylum stops where extradition begins". Above statement was made by

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q84 Medium

Declaring a diplomat "persona non-grata" is a right of the

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q85 Easy

The term 'United Nations' was suggested by

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q86 Medium

The Principal organs of the United Nations are those whose names are mentioned in

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q87 Medium

Which is not a peaceful means of settlement of dispute under International Law?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q88 Easy

How many members are in Security Council?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q89 Medium

A person born not in the country of his parents, would be the national of the country where he is born on the basis of the principle of

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q90 Easy

When a new State is formed through revolt, recognition usually granted is

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q91 Medium

'Right in rem' is available against

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q92 Easy

Who among the following put the International Law as positive morality?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q93 Easy

Who is not a member of 'SAARC' in the following?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q94 Medium

Which one of the following principles are not related to recognition?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q95 Easy

Justice Dalveer Bhandari has a re-elected term as Justice in the International Court of Justice for a term of

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q96 Medium

Which of the following case has been decided by the International Permanent Court of Justice?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q97 Easy

In which year World Health Organization had been constituted?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q98 Easy

Who is the writer of the book 'Theory of Justice'?

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q99 Easy

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 came into effect from

2019
UK PSC (J)
Q100 Easy

U.N.H.C.R. is related with

2018
UK PSC (J)
Q101 Easy

26 July is celebrated as

2018
UK PSC (J)
Q102 Easy

"Sindhu Darshan Mahotsav" is celebrated in

2018
UK PSC (J)
Q103 Easy

The headquarter of the "World Intellectual Property Organisation" is located in :

2018
UK PSC (J)
Q104 Easy

Which of the following is not a chief organ of the United Nations?

2018
UK PSC (J)
Q105 Easy

Which of the following countries is not permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

2018
UK PSC (J)
Q106 Easy

Which of the following uses parasitic nutritive strategy ?

2023
UKPSC Revenue Inspector
Q107 Medium

The name of the person who is the originator of 'Save Childhood Movement' and recipient of Nobel Prize for social work is:-

2013
UK PSC AE
Q108 Easy

Who can expel a state from the membership of the United Nations?

2016
UK PSC (J)
Q109 Medium

Which articles of the United Nations Charter confirm the views of Oppenheim and Starks that the UN Charter has not completely abolished the law of neutrality?

2016
UK PSC (J)
Q110 Easy

The United Nations has recently proclaimed the following as the International Yoga Day:

2016
UK PSC (J)
Q111 Medium

In July 2014, the Permanent Court of Arbitration resolved the Maritime Border dispute between:

2016
UK PSC (J)
Q112 Medium

Which of the following may request the International Court of Justice to give an advisory opinion?

2016
UK PSC (J)
Q113 Easy

Who among the following was the first Human Rights High Commissioner of the United Nations?

2016
UK PSC (J)
Q114 Easy

Judges of the International Court of Justice are elected by:

2016
UK PSC (J)
Q115 Easy

Growth of ‘Nihilism’ began in which country ?

2022
UKPSC Forest Gaurd
Q116 Easy

A powerful earthquake occurred in Turkey in Feb. 2023. What was its magnitude? Select from the following:

2022
UKPSC Forest Gaurd
Q117 Easy

In which year the incident of ‘Boston Tea Party’ took place ?

2022
UKPSC Forest Gaurd
Q118 Easy

India’s first ‘Lichen Park’ is being developed in

2022
UKPSC Forest Gaurd
UK-specific
Q119 Easy

Who can expel any State from the membership of the United Nations?

2014
UK PSC (J)
Q120 Easy

The Headquarters of world Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is at

2014
UK PSC (J)
Q121 Easy

Program written in any High Level Language is known as

2022
UKPSC Patwari Lekhpal Exam-
Q122 Easy

Who has been appointed the First Chairperson of the 'National Knowledge Commission' launched in the year 2005?

2006
UK PSC (J)
Q123 Easy

6th August 2. 8th September 3. 24th October 4. 10th December Code : ABCD

2006
UK PSC (J)
Q124 Easy

What day is observed as International 'Women's Day'?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q125 Medium

The first Field Marshal of India was

2007
UK PSC AE
Q126 Easy

Windows-XP is a

2007
UK PSC AE
Q127 Easy

Who among the following was the first lady Prime Minister in the world?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q128 Easy

Which one of the following is not an official language of United Nations?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q129 Medium

Who was the first Indian to become the President of UN General Assembly?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q130 Easy

Who was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q131 Easy

The Chairman of the GST Council is

2021
Prelims
Q132 Easy

The Somnath (Masi) Fair is joyfully celebrated in which State?

2011
Prelims
UK-specific
Q133 Easy

Who was the founder of Civil Aviation in India?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q134 Easy

When did Doordarshan start National Network (DD-1)?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q135 Easy

Twitter has been rebranded as:

2023
UKPSC Draftman Exam -
Q136 Easy

Which year has been declared as ‘International Year of Millets’ by the United Nations General Assembly (U.N.G.A.)?

2023
UKPSC Draftman Exam -
Q137 Medium

Mission ‘‘Divyastra’’ is related to which of the following?

2024
Prelims
Q138 Medium

In February 2024, which Bank was in news for raising $ million through its first ever sustainable finance bond issue?

2024
Prelims
Q139 Easy

Besides Urdu poet Gulzar, who is the other 58th recipient of the Jnanpith Award?

2024
Prelims
Q140 Easy

Government of India has extended the O- SMART scheme till 2026 which is aimed at:

2024
Prelims
Q141 Medium

Prior to Jyoti Atre, the record to oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest was held by whom?

2024
Prelims
Q142 Easy

Name of city where National Games were inaugurated in October, 2023.

2024
Prelims
Q143 Easy

How many Gold Medals were won by India in 19th Asian Games Hangzhous 2023?

2024
Prelims
Q144 Medium

In February 2024, who became the first Indian Citizen to receive an Honorary Knighthood from United Kingdom's King Charles III?

2024
Prelims
Q145 Easy

Which among the following was the winner of 96th Best Animated Feature Film at Academy Award?

2024
Prelims
Q146 Medium

Daniel Kahneman who died in March 2024 was given Nobel Prize in 2002 for his contribution to:

2024
Prelims
Q147 Medium

Who has won the first prize in National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024?

2024
Prelims
Q148 Medium

‘Prawasi Bharatiya Diwas’ (PBD) or NRI Day is celebrated in India every year on which date?

2024
Prelims
Q149 Easy

In March 2024, who made it to history as the first woman sniper of the Border Security Force?

2024
Prelims
Q150 Medium

What is the rank of India in International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, 2024? 40th 43th

2024
Prelims
Q151 Medium

The Permanent Secretariat of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is located at:

2024
Prelims
Q152 Easy

Which of the following books has won 2024 International Booker Prize?

2024
Prelims
Q153 Easy

In March 2024, which company has acquired Educational platform ‘Udacity’?

2024
Prelims
Q154 Medium

Which of the following new games are approved by the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028?

2024
Prelims
Q155 Medium

Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko who has broken the world record for most cumulative time spent in the space, belongs to:

2024
Prelims
Q156 Medium

Which Indian city has been added to the list of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (U.C.C.N.) in the ‘City of Literature’ category in 2023?

2024
Prelims
Q157 Medium

The first International Summit on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military was held in which country?

2024
Prelims
Q158 Medium

Which of the following is not one of the UNESCO creative cities from India?

2024
Prelims
Q159 Hard

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists- List-I (Event)

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UK-specific