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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Siang River”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The River originates in Nepal
- It is joined by other two Rivers –Dibang and Lohit as it enters in India.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Siang originates in China
Statement 2 is correct. Siang originates in China and then enters India through Arunachal Pradesh, it is then joined by two other rivers–Dibang and Lohit–as it enters Assam where it is called the Brahmaputra.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Siang originates in China
Statement 2 is correct. Siang originates in China and then enters India through Arunachal Pradesh, it is then joined by two other rivers–Dibang and Lohit–as it enters Assam where it is called the Brahmaputra.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Lesotho”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Lesotho is an enclaved, landlocked country situated in southern Africa
- Its capital and largest city is Maseru.
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Statement 1 is correct. Lesotho is an enclaved, landlocked country in southern Africa. Statement 2 is correct. Its capital and largest city is Maseru
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Statement 1 is correct. Lesotho is an enclaved, landlocked country in southern Africa. Statement 2 is correct. Its capital and largest city is Maseru
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “National Anti-profiteering Authority”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It is tasked with ensuring the full benefits of a reduction in tax on supply of goods to the consumers.
- It can impose a penalty on the defaulting business entity and even order the cancellation of its registration under GST.
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Statement 1 is correct. The National Anti-profiteering Authority is tasked with ensuring the full benefits of a reduction in tax on supply of goods or services flow to the consumers. The National Anti-profiteering Authority shall be responsible for applying anti-profiteering measures in the event of a reduction in rate of GST on supply of goods or services or, if the benefit of input tax credit is not passed on to the recipients by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
Statement 2 is correct. In extreme cases the National Anti-profiteering Authority can impose a penalty on the defaulting business entity and even order the cancellation of its registration under GST.
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Statement 1 is correct. The National Anti-profiteering Authority is tasked with ensuring the full benefits of a reduction in tax on supply of goods or services flow to the consumers. The National Anti-profiteering Authority shall be responsible for applying anti-profiteering measures in the event of a reduction in rate of GST on supply of goods or services or, if the benefit of input tax credit is not passed on to the recipients by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
Statement 2 is correct. In extreme cases the National Anti-profiteering Authority can impose a penalty on the defaulting business entity and even order the cancellation of its registration under GST.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsThe Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), recently held in which of the following place?
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The 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship summit (GES) was recently held in Hyderabad. It was hosted by NITI Aayog in partnership with US government. The summit was attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs from 170 countries.
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The 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship summit (GES) was recently held in Hyderabad. It was hosted by NITI Aayog in partnership with US government. The summit was attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs from 170 countries.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Net Neutrality”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The term was coined by Tim Wu — an American lawyer (ask any other fact)
- The idea is to ensure that Internet service providers do not discriminate content by either charging a fee by incorporating any technical qualifications.
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Statement 1 is correct. Net neutrality is an interpretive concept. The term was coined by Tim Wu — an American lawyer and presently a professor at the Columbia University. He views the notion of Net neutrality as signifying an Internet that does not favour any one application over another.
Statement 2 is correct. The idea is to ensure that Internet service providers do not discriminate content by either charging a fee for acting as its carrier or by incorporating any technical qualifications.
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Statement 1 is correct. Net neutrality is an interpretive concept. The term was coined by Tim Wu — an American lawyer and presently a professor at the Columbia University. He views the notion of Net neutrality as signifying an Internet that does not favour any one application over another.
Statement 2 is correct. The idea is to ensure that Internet service providers do not discriminate content by either charging a fee for acting as its carrier or by incorporating any technical qualifications.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “International Geological Congress(IGC)”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- International Geological Congress (IGC) is the prestigious global platform for advancement of Earth Science.
- The first session of IGC assembled in 1878 in France
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Statement 1 is correct. International Geological Congress (IGC) is the prestigious global platform for advancement of Earth Science.
A high level delegation of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) recently visited India to discuss the preparatory aspects of the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) to be held in Delhi, India in the year 2020.
Statement 2 is correct: The first session of IGC assembled in 1878 in France with an aim to provide the global geological community with an opportunity to create an organizational framework for meeting at regular intervals.
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Statement 1 is correct. International Geological Congress (IGC) is the prestigious global platform for advancement of Earth Science.
A high level delegation of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) recently visited India to discuss the preparatory aspects of the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) to be held in Delhi, India in the year 2020.
Statement 2 is correct: The first session of IGC assembled in 1878 in France with an aim to provide the global geological community with an opportunity to create an organizational framework for meeting at regular intervals.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “gecko “, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Gecko is a new species which was recently found in the Eastern Ghats.
- It is nocturnal and lives on rocks, large trees and coffee plantations
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Statement 1 is correct. A new species of gecko was recently found in the Eastern Ghats in northern Andhra Pradesh. The reptile, which is endemic to the area, was identified as a different species after a five-year study.
Statement 2 is correct: It is nocturnal and lives on rocks, large trees and coffee plantations at altitudes between 250-1,100 m above sea level.
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Statement 1 is correct. A new species of gecko was recently found in the Eastern Ghats in northern Andhra Pradesh. The reptile, which is endemic to the area, was identified as a different species after a five-year study.
Statement 2 is correct: It is nocturnal and lives on rocks, large trees and coffee plantations at altitudes between 250-1,100 m above sea level.
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