Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (International Relations and Current Affairs)
5 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Miscellaneous (International Relations and Current Affairs). 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.
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UPSC 2016International Relations and Current Affairs · Miscellaneous
Q1. A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
Explanation
‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ (2015) is a biographical film on Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematical genius known for his extraordinary contributions to number theory, infinite series, and mathematical analysis. Ramanujan, largely self-taught, made groundbreaking contributions and collaborated with British mathematician G. H. Hardy at Cambridge University. His work laid the foundation for modern research in mathematical physics, cryptography, and computer science. His famous "Ramanujan Prime" and "Ramanujan Theta Function" remain fundamental in mathematical studies today.
UPSC 2016International Relations and Current Affairs · Miscellaneous
Q2. On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Labeling Program is a government initiative that promotes energy efficiency by rating appliances based on their power consumption. Ceiling fans, electric geysers, and tubular fluorescent lamps all come under the BEE Star Labeling scheme as they are com-mon energy-consuming appliances. The labeling program helps consumers make informed choices by indicating the energy efficiency of electrical appliances. The program has been extended to refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions, and many other household electrical products.
UPSC 2016International Relations and Current Affairs · Miscellaneous
Q3. Why does the Government of India promote the use of Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?
Explanation
Introduced by the Government of India in 2015, the Neem-coated Urea policy aims to improve nitrogen use efficiency and curb the diversion of urea for non-agricultural purposes. The neem coating slows the dissolution rate of urea in the soil, ensuring a gradual release of nitrogen that minimizes nutrient loss and boosts crop productivity. Additionally, it helps prevent soil degradation caused by overuse of urea and discourages illegal diversion for industrial applications, as neem-coated urea is unsuitable for non-agricultural uses.
UPSC 2016International Relations and Current Affairs · Miscellaneous
Q4. With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach. 2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have a larger stake in this scheme. 3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro-irriga-tion equipment. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The initiative promotes advanced production, post-harvest technologies, and value addition techniques to enhance millet productivity and processing.
Statement 2 is correct: The scheme benefits poor, marginal, and tribal farmers as millets are drought-resistant and thrive in low-input farming conditions.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While the initiative promotes millet cultivation, it does not mandate shifting from commercial crops or provide free kits for inputs and micro-irrigation equipment.
UPSC 2016International Relations and Current Affairs · Miscellaneous
Q5. Which of the following are the key features of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)? 1. The river basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on the rotation basis. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The entire Ganga River Basin is used as a planning and management unit, ensuring comprehensive conservation efforts.
Statement 2 is correct: NGRBA is responsible for national-lev-el policy and implementation strategies for river cleaning and pollution control.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of NGRBA, not a rotating Chief Minister.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2016
(a) S. Ramanujan
2
2016
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3
2016
(b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
4
2016
(c) 1 and 2 only
5
2016
(a) 1 and 2 only
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Miscellaneous?
This page covers 5 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (International Relations and Current Affairs), asked from 2011 to 2023. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Miscellaneous (International Relations and Current Affairs) are available for 11 years, from 2011 to 2023. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
