Q.1) Jus Soli, a term sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following issue?
a) Citizenship
b) Voting Rights
c) Federal Politics
d) Judiciary
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Accident of birth
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Q.2) Recently Seychelles has raised 15 million dollars by offering ‘Blue Bond,’ raised from investors to finance ocean-based projects. With reference to the Blue Bonds, consider the following statements:
- Seychelles for first time in the world has offered blue bond .
- It is supported and guaranteed by World Bank and Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Seychelles issues world’s 1st ‘Blue Bond’
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/seychelles-issues-worlds-1st-blue-bond/
Q.3) Recently a famous airport was re-named after Veer Surendra Sai, a well-known freedom fighter. The activities of Veer Surendra Sai belonged to which of the following states/UTs?
a) Jharkhand
b) Manipur
c) Odisha
d) Andhra Pradesh
Inspired by: Cabinet clears renaming Jharsuguda aerodrome as Veer Surendra Sai airport
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Q.4) With reference to the PSB 59 minute loan portal, consider the following statements:
- Loans from Rs.10 lakh upto Rs. 100 crores can be granted in-principle approval through this portal.
- There is no mandatory requirement for collateral.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.5) Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?
- Hard and waxy leaves
- Tiny leaves
- Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Inspired by: CSP 2018
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