Current Affairs questions from UPSC 2019

Question 1 · Environment & Ecology

In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

Question 2 · Delhi Sultanate

Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an...

Question 3 · International Organizations

Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index?

Question 4 · Government Schemes and Institutions

Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

Question 5 · Environment & Climate Change

In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

Question 6 · Social Legislation

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-del...

Question 7 · Indian Economy

The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus

Question 8 · Environment & Ecology

In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?

Question 9 · Bhakti and Sufi Movements

Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are c...

Question 10 · International Organizations

With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements: 1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations. 2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB. 3. AII...

Question 11 · Indian Economy

The Chairmen of public sector banks are selected by the

Question 12 · International Relations

Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th Ma...

Question 13 · Environment & Biodiversity

Consider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in I...

Question 14 · Modern Indian History

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'. 2. In Lord...

Question 15 · Science & Technology

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? 1. LTE is commonly marketed...

Question 16 · Indian Economy

What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?

Question 17 · Indian Geography

Consider the following pairs: Famous place : River 1. Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga 2. Tiruchirapalli : Cauvery 3. Hampi : Malaprabha Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 18 · Economic Geography

Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World'?

Question 19 · Indian Economy

Consider the following statements: 1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India. 2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to en...

Question 20 · International Relations

Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?

Question 21 · Economy

In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?

Question 22 · Poverty and Unemployment

In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

Question 23 · Art & Culture

Building 'Kalyana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

Question 24 · Indian National Movement

With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: Person : Position held 1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation 2. K. C. Neogy : Member, T...