National Affairs
National Affairs: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, Self Employment in India, Recruitment and Training in Armed Forces & Hindustan Aeronautics Limited -HAL etc.
Important Questions on National Affairs
Consider the following statements-
. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters.
. More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.
. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Exercise AL NAGAH 2019'.
1. Exercise Al Nagah III, third in the series of bilateral joint exercise between lndia and Saudi Arab.
2. The exercise will see both the armies exchanging expertise and experience in tactics, weapon handling and firing, with an aim to enhance interoperability in counterterrorist operations in semi urban mountainous terrain.
Which of these statements is/ are correct?
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
I prefer chess _____ carrom.
In the following question, choose the word out of the four alternatives which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
'SYCOPHANTIC'
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
When I think of a woman who (1) her own life to rescue (2) people, or of a woman who endures persecution because she refuses to participate in injustice, or of a woman who permits herself to be (3) and calumniated rather than (4)a secret with which she has been entrusted, i feel a liking for this woman, i envy her, i would like to act in the same way. Perhaps i am unable to do so — under the same circumstances i would have (5). Those who lead a bad life do not fail to admire virtue, and sometimes they are the most exacting as to the virtue of others. For all that, i admire this woman; i think that she is a good woman, a righteous woman. At this point i have grasped the notion of the moral good.
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
When I think of a woman who (1) her own life to rescue (2) people, or of a woman who endures persecution because she refuses to participate in injustice, or of a woman who permits herself to be (3) and calumniated rather than (4)a secret with which she has been entrusted, i feel a liking for this woman, i envy her , i would like to act in the same way. Perhaps i am unable to do so — under the same circumstances i would have (5). Those who lead a bad life do not fail to admire virtue, and sometimes they are the most exacting as to the virtue of others. For all that, i admire this woman; i think that she is a good woman, a righteous woman. At this point i have grasped the notion of the moral good.
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
When I think of a woman who (1) her own life to rescue (2) people, or of a woman who endures persecution because she refuses to participate in injustice, or of a woman who permits herself to be (3) and calumniated rather than (4)a secret with which she has been entrusted, i feel a liking for this woman, i envy her, i would like to act in the same way. Perhaps i am unable to do so an” under the same circumstances i would have (5). Those who lead a bad life do not fail to admire virtue, and sometimes they are the most exacting as to the virtue of others. For all that, i admire this woman; i think that she is a good woman, a righteous woman. At this point i have grasped the notion of the moral good.
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
When I think of a woman who (1) her own life to rescue (2) people, or of a woman who endures persecution because she refuses to participate in injustice, or of a woman who permits herself to be (3) and calumniated rather than (4)a secret with which she has been entrusted, i feel a liking for this woman, i envy her , i would like to act in the same way. Perhaps i am unable to do so — under the same circumstances i would have (5). Those who lead a bad life do not fail to admire virtue, and sometimes they are the most exacting as to the virtue of others. For all that, i admire this woman; i think that she is a good woman, a righteous woman. At this point i have grasped the notion of the moral good.
Direction: In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the part of the sentence given in bold, which may improve the sentence. Choose the alternative which makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. In case the sentence is correct, choose 'No Improvement' as your option.
After taking tuition, they are now of the home in the Physics.
Direction: In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the part of the sentence given in bold, which may improve the sentence. Choose the alternative which makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. In case the sentence is correct, choose 'No Improvement' as your option.
He told to us everything he knew.
Direction: In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/ Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
I am doing my homework.
Direction: Rearrange the following given sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and then choose the correct order from the options given below.
A: for the future
B: and poses the major challenge
C: commercial energy consumption
D: shows an increasing trend
Which of the sequences present the most logical sentence?
Direction: In the following question, out of the four/five alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Waive
Direction: In the following question, out of the four/five alternatives, choose the one which is the best express the meaning of the given word.
Loquacious
Direction: In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Obloquy
Direction: In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Flamboyant
Direction: In the following question, out of the four/five alternatives, choose the one which is the best meaning of the given word.
HAUTEUR
Direction: In the following question, out of the four/five alternatives, choose the one which is best expressive of the meaning of the given word.
Paddy
