UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 239

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 239

Question 66 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently, the scientists discovered "Gleadovia konyakianorum", it is related to which of the following?
A
It is a new species of parasitic flowering plant.
B
It is kind of cell present in human body
C
It is a kind of hormone found in animals.
D
It is a kind of new star present discovered in our galaxy
Question 66 Explanation: 
Scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic flowering plant. The species is named Gleadovia konyakianorum, in honour of the Konyak tribe of Nagas.
Question 67 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding Global Entrepreneurship Summit
  1. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 is being hosted by the governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
  2. It is the first edition of the event to be held in the European Union.
  3. 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit was held in United States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
2 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
None
Question 67 Explanation: 
The ninth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is all set to roll out in The Hague on Tuesday (June 4), with a number of entrepreneurs from across the world, including 27 from India, gathering to share their insights and showcase their ideas on a world stage.

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 is being hosted by the governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and is the first edition of the event to be held in the European Union.

8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit was held in India.

In News: Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 to have 27 Indian entrants "

Question 68 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mission XI Million, often seen in news, is a
A
outreach programme launched by the Union Government to promote football among school children.
B
outreach programme launched by the Union Government to promote vaccination across the country.
C
outreach programme launched by the Union Government to promote micro-nutrition intake by the young children of the age group 1-14.
D
outreach programme launched by the Union Government to create awareness about financial and digital literacy.
Question 69 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Antigua and Barbuda are located between
A
Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean
B
Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean
C
Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
D
None of the above
Question 69 Explanation: 

Antigua and Barbuda is a country in the West Indies lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Question 70 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to National Child Labour Project, consider the following statements:
  1. The scheme falls under aegis of the Ministry of Women and child development.
  2. The project takes into account all child workers below the age of 14 years in the identified target area.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 70 Explanation: 
The scheme falls under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Thus, the statement 1 is false.

The project takes into account the all child workers below the age of 14 years in the identified target area.Thus, Statement 2 is true.

The overall approach of the NCLP is to create an enabling environment in the target area, where children are motivated and empowered through various measures to enroll in schools and refrain from working, and households are provided with alternatives to improve their income levels.

There are 70 questions to complete.