3 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Contemporary Events: India (General Knowledge). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
Showing 1–3 of 3 questions
As of the period around 1997, India’s gross domestic savings rate was estimated to be in the range of 20 to 25 percent of GDP. The savings rate has been an important indicator of economic health, influencing investment capacity and overall growth potential.
The 1996 WTO Ministerial Conference in Singapore marked a significant milestone in Commerce in Information Technology with the adoption of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). This agreement, signed by multiple WTO members, aimed to eliminate tariffs on IT products like computers, semiconductors, and telecom equipment, fostering global trade. By reducing trade barriers, the ITA became a key achievement for the WTO, enhancing the technology sector’s integration into the global economy.
In 1996, Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to pass a legislation making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory. The Himachal Pradesh Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 1996 was enacted to ensure that children provide financial and physical support to their elderly parents, particularly those who are unable to support themselves.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 | (b) 20 to 25 percent |
| 2 | 1997 | (a) Commerce in Information Technology |
| 3 | 1997 | (d) Himachal Pradesh |
This page covers 3 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Contemporary Events: India (General Knowledge), asked from 1996 to 2010. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Questions on Contemporary Events: India (General Knowledge) are available for 14 years, from 1996 to 2010. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
