People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Asian Waterbird Census 2021, which was seen in the news recently, is to be conducted in which state? [A] Kerala[B] Tamil Nadu[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Gujarat SHOW ANSWER Answer 3 Explanation: The annual waterbird census is to be conducted in the state of Andhra Pradesh, by the state forest department. The regions included are the […]
Important Questions for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.The Prime Minister released a postage stamp during the centenary celebrations of which University? [A] Aligarh Muslim University[B] Jawaharlal Nehru University[C] University of Delhi[D] Banaras Hindu University SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a Central university in Aligarh. It was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875. After […]
Important Government Schemes for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which state has launched ‘Innovation Mission’, a public-private partnership, to boost start-up sector? [A] Telangana[B] Punjab[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Tamil Nadu SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Chief Minister Amarinder Singh launched ‘Innovation Mission Punjab’ (IMPunjab), a public-private partnership, to boost start-up sector. The Mission aims to bring in global investors and experts to promote start-ups. […]
ICT for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which are the input devices that enable direct data entry into a computer system from source documents? [A] Data Scanning devices[B] Data retrieving devices[C] Data acquiring devices[D] System Access devices SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: They are referred to as data scanning devices. They eliminate the need to key in text data into the […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Who is the Head of Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas, which was seen in the news recently? [A] M M Kutty[B] A K Sikri[C] Ranjan Gogoi[D] Karnan SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas, headed by former chief secretary of […]
Indian Polity for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.10th schedule of the Constitution was added by which amendment of the constitution? [A] 24th Amendment Act[B] 52nd Amendment Act[C] 61st Amendment Act[D] 85th Amendment Act SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Fifty-Second Amendment Act, 1985 is popularly known as Anti-Defection Law. It provided for disqualification of members of Parliament and state legislatures on the […]
Higher Education for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1. The University which telecasts interaction educational programmes through its own channel is (A) Osmania University(B) University of Pune(C) Annamalai University(D) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) SHOW ANSWER Answer 4 2. Which one of the following Councils has been disbanded in 2013? (A) Distance Education Council (DEC) (B) National Council for Teacher […]
Important Days for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.When is World Braille Day observed every year, across the world? [A] January 3[B] January 4[C] January 5[D] January 6 SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: World Braille Day is observed annually on 4 January, after it was established by the UN General Assembly in December 2018. The date also marks the birth anniversary of […]
ICT for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.What is the loss of signal’s energy due to resistance of the medium known as? [A] Distortion[B] Attenuation[C] Noise[D] None of the above SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Attenuation is the loss of signal’s energy due to resistance of the medium. It is not the same as Distortion which is the alteration of the […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which organisation has launched the “Operation Oliva”? [A] Indian Air Force[B] Indian Coast Guard[C] WWF India[D] National Biodiversity Authority SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: The Indian Coast Guard has recently launched an operation named “Operation Oliva”. This operation aims to protect the Olive Ridley turtles of the Odisha coast, which are endangered. The Coast […]
