"Anglo-Indian" refers to a person born and living in India

A) whose father or any other
male progenitor was of European descent

B) whose mother or any other
female progenitor was of European descent

C) whose father or mother or any other
male or female progenitor were of European descent

D) None of these

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As per the Reproductive Rights or Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 in India, which of the following people can adopt a child

1. Hetro sexual live in couple

2. Hetro sexual married couple

3. Same sex couple ( Lesbian )

4. A person from LGBTQIA+

5. Single man

6. Single woman

7. Same sex couple ( Gay)

Choose the correct option

A) 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 only

B) 2, 3 and 6 only

C) 2 and 6 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only

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Carbon space is

A) the total amount of carbon fuel is available and economically feasible to humanity

B) the total amount of carbon emissions caused by a person throughout his lifetime , directly or indirectly, through all of his actions

C) the amount of carbon (or CO2) that can be put into the atmosphere without this leading to a level of warming which can be considered dangerous.

D) the total amount of carbon dioxide lies in atmosphere

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Consider the following sentences regarding Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)

1. The word ‘terrorism’ or ‘terror’ has nowhere been defined in the UAPA.

2. Both Indian national and foreign national can be charged under UAPA.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) both

D) none

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Consider the following sentences regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

1. SEZs are delineated duty free region which is deemed to be a foreign territory.

2. Any public/ private/ joint sector/ State government / foreign agency can set up SEZs in India.

3. SEZs are exempt from labour laws.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following sentences regarding Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

1. It is a statutory body.

2. It is chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary.

3. The chairperson will hold the post for three years or until s/he attains the age of 70 years

4. Stubble burning is a criminal act in India.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2, 3 and 4 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Consider the following sentences regarding parliamentary session

1. A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation.

2. Parliament should meet at least twice a year as per Article 85.

3. The Constitution does not specify when or for how many days Parliament should meet.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Foreign funding of persons in India is regulated under FCRA Act and is implemented by the

A) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

B) Ministry of External Affairs

C) Ministry of Home Affairs

D) Ministry of Finance

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Consider the following sentences regarding Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR)

1. Strategic petroleum reserves are huge stockpiles of refined and ready to use oil 

2. They can be built in Public Private Partnership mode in India.

3. As per the International Energy Agency (IEA) a member country has an obligation to hold emergency oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net oil imports.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following sentences regarding Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020

1. The FCRA Act bars public servants from receiving foreign contributions.

2. Foreign contributions can be received only in an account designated by the bank as FCRA account.

3. A normal Individual is permitted to accept foreign contributions without permission of MHA.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3