UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

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Question 56 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following country recently launched a landmark visa amnesty programme that will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians?
A
United States of America
B
Saudi Arabia
C
UAE
D
Australia
Question 56 Explanation: 

The UAE launched a landmark three-month visa amnesty programme that will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians, who are overstaying their permits. The programme allows the workers to leave the country without paying penalty and also gives them six months to find a job.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uae-launches-amnesty-scheme-for-overstayers/article24574806.ece "

Question 57 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to a 'dead zone', consider the following statements:
  1. Less oxygen dissolved in the water is often referred to as a 'dead zone'
  2. Such zones can occur naturally
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 57 Explanation: 

  • Hypoxic zones are areas in the ocean of such low oxygen concentration that animal life suffocates and dies, and as a result are sometimes called "dead zones."
  • Hypoxic zones can occur naturally, but scientists are concerned about the areas created or enhanced by human activity. There are many physical, chemical, and biological factors that combine to create dead zones, but nutrient pollution is the primary cause of those zones created by humans.

NOAA: What is a dead zone? ;

TH, 2nd July 2017; "

Question 58 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
  1. Kanha National Park: Uttarakhand
  2. Rajaji National Park: Madhya Pradesh
  3. Bannerghatta National Park: Kerala
  4. Sariska Tiger Reserve: Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
2 and 4 only
B
3 and 4 only
C
3 only
D
4 only
Question 58 Explanation: 
Correct match:

Rajaji National Park : Uttarakhand

Kanha National Park: Madhya Pradesh.

Bannerghatta National Park: Karnataka

Sariska Tiger Reserve : Rajasthan

Question 59 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements: 1)The Nikkei Asia Prize is an award which recognizes the achievements of people and organizations that have improved the lives of people throughout Asia. 2)The founder of Sulabh International, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak was awarded the Nikkei Asia Prize in Japan for his contribution to Asia's development. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 59 Explanation: 
The Nikkei Asia Prize is an award which recognizes the achievements of people and organizations that have improved the lives of people throughout Asia. The awards were created and presented by Nikkei Inc, one of the largest media corporations in Japan.

Launched in 1996, the program honors people in Asia who have made significant contributions in one of the three areas: regional growth; science, technology and innovation; and culture

The founder of Sulabh International, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak was awarded the Nikkei Asia Prize in Japan for his contribution to Asia's development.

Question 60 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statement about Non-Proliferation Treaty
  1. NPT was an agreement signed in 1978.
  2. North korea was never a part of NPT
Which of the following statements are correct
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 60 Explanation: 
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty was an agreement signed in 1968 by several of the major nuclear and non-nuclear powers that pledged their cooperation in stemming the spread of nuclear technology.

North korea was initially part of NPT, but it came out of agreement in 2003.

There are 60 questions to complete.