People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state? [A] Andhra Pradesh[B] West Bengal[C] Jharkhand[D] Manipur SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary situated in Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 235.7 square kilometers. It is the second largest stretch of mangrove forests […]
Indian Polity for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.The accounts of which of the following are not audited by CAG? [A] Municipal institutions[B] State Governments[C] Government Companies[D] Central Government SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits the receipts and expenditure of State Governments, Government Companies and Central Government. The audit of local bodies is not done by […]
Important Days for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.When is the World Standards Day celebrated every year? [A] October 10[B] October 14[C] October 15[D] October 20 SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Every year, 14th of October is celebrated as the World Standards Day, to commemorate all the experts who have contributed to develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as International […]
Important Questions for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Trirashmi Buddhist cave complex, where three new caves have been discovered, is located in which state? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Maharashtra[C] Uttar Pradesh[D] Madhya Pradesh SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has discovered three new caves in the Trirashmi Buddhist cave complex, which is located near Nashik in Maharashtra. This […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1. As of January 2021, What is India’s revised target for achieving 20% ethanol-blending with gasoline? [A] 2022[B] 2025[C] 2030[D] 2050 SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: India has planned to achieve 20% ethanol-blending with gasoline by the year 2025, which is 5 years ahead of its previous target. This is aimed to reduce India’s […]
Important Questions for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project, which was making news recently, is to be constructed in which state? [A] Karnataka[B] Kerala[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Telangana SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved to use funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), for the Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project. The Railways will undertake the construction […]
Important Government Schemes for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1. Consider the following statements regarding Companies Fresh Start Scheme (CFSS) 2020. 1. The Scheme condoned the delay in filing the belated documents and gives immunity from prosecutions and proceedings for imposition of penalty. 2. No additional fees was charged for late filing during a moratorium period from 1st April to 31st December, 2020. Which […]
Indian Polity for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.In which year, parliament passed the Citizenship Act? [A] 1950[B] 1955[C] 1960[D] 1965 SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Constitution of India did not codify permanent laws for citizenship and put this onus on parliament. Using the powers of article 10 and 11, the parliament enacted Citizenship Act 1955 which has been amended from time […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which Indian state has issued warning against hunting of migratory birds, especially Amur falcons? [A] Himachal Pradesh[B] Tripura[C] West Bengal[D] Odisha SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Tripura has recently issued warning against hunting of migratory birds, especially Amur falcons, amidst the onset of winter. The Forest Department is set to issue order to inform […]
Important Days for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.What is the theme of the “World Immunization Week” 2021? [A] Vaccines bring us closer[B] Vaccine Works[C] Educate and Immunise[D] Vaccination Vacation SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: The “World Immunization Week” is observed every year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all […]
