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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ganga Gram Project, consider the following statement(s):
1.It aims at a development of both the river Ganga and the villages situated on its bank.
2.Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is the nodal agency for the project.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ganga Gram vision is an integrated approach for holistic development of villages situated on the banks of River Ganga with active participation of the villagers. Thus, statement 2 is correct
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is the nodal agency for implementation of the Ganga Gram Project. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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Ganga Gram vision is an integrated approach for holistic development of villages situated on the banks of River Ganga with active participation of the villagers. Thus, statement 2 is correct
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is the nodal agency for implementation of the Ganga Gram Project. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), consider the following statements:
- It assures pension/return linked to the subscription amount based on Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
- Sixty five is the maximum entry age for the scheme.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The scheme enables old age income security for senior citizens through provision of assured pension/return linked to the subscription amount based on government guarantee to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Eligibility Conditions for the scheme are: Minimum Entry Age: 60 years (completed) Maximum and Entry Age: No limit. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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The scheme enables old age income security for senior citizens through provision of assured pension/return linked to the subscription amount based on government guarantee to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Eligibility Conditions for the scheme are: Minimum Entry Age: 60 years (completed) Maximum and Entry Age: No limit. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ Odorrana arunachalens”, recently in news, which of the following is correct?
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It is a recently discovered frog species from Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district, one of the five discovered in India in the recent times and the 59th in the world.
Features: The species is sighted during the wet season, from April to September. They are not seen in the dry seasons. It is a genus of true frogs (Ranidae) from East Asia and surrounding regions including India. This new species inhabits moss and fern covered rocky stratum along hill streams in mixed wet tropical forest type.
Location: The new species was discovered from Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). Talley is a plateau with dense forest of silver fir trees, pine clad plateau of beautiful grandeur, and a vast wasteland. The area has some of the most important endangered species including the clouded leopard.
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It is a recently discovered frog species from Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district, one of the five discovered in India in the recent times and the 59th in the world.
Features: The species is sighted during the wet season, from April to September. They are not seen in the dry seasons. It is a genus of true frogs (Ranidae) from East Asia and surrounding regions including India. This new species inhabits moss and fern covered rocky stratum along hill streams in mixed wet tropical forest type.
Location: The new species was discovered from Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). Talley is a plateau with dense forest of silver fir trees, pine clad plateau of beautiful grandeur, and a vast wasteland. The area has some of the most important endangered species including the clouded leopard.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Strive Project”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The project was recently jointly signed by the Government of India and the World Bank.
- The Objective of the operation is to improve access to quality and market-driven vocational training.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. A Financing Agreement for IDA Credit of USD 125 million (equivalent) for the “Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project” was recently signed by the Government of India with the World Bank.
Statement 2 is correct. STRIVE is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results. STRIVE will focus to improve on the quality and the market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs and strengthen the apprenticeship programme through industry-cluster approach.
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Statement 1 is correct. A Financing Agreement for IDA Credit of USD 125 million (equivalent) for the “Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project” was recently signed by the Government of India with the World Bank.
Statement 2 is correct. STRIVE is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results. STRIVE will focus to improve on the quality and the market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs and strengthen the apprenticeship programme through industry-cluster approach.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ Kimberley process”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds.
- India will chair KP Plenary Session in 2018.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds, while helping to protect legitimate trade in rough diamonds. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) outlines the rules that govern the trade in rough diamonds.
Statement 2 is correct. The KP Plenary Session is being held at Brisbane, Australia. In one of the landmark decisions favoring India’s leading position in Diamonds globally, India was appointed as the Kimberly Process (KP) Vice Chair for 2018 & Chair for 2019 in the last plenary held in Dubai in November, 2016. The EU will be KP Chair for 2018.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds, while helping to protect legitimate trade in rough diamonds. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) outlines the rules that govern the trade in rough diamonds.
Statement 2 is correct. The KP Plenary Session is being held at Brisbane, Australia. In one of the landmark decisions favoring India’s leading position in Diamonds globally, India was appointed as the Kimberly Process (KP) Vice Chair for 2018 & Chair for 2019 in the last plenary held in Dubai in November, 2016. The EU will be KP Chair for 2018.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is correctly matched?
1. Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu
2. Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary: Andhra Pradesh
3. Ratapani wildlife sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh
4. Bhitarkanika : Odisha
Select the correct option using the code given below.Correct
1. Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary located in Andhra Pradesh
2- Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
3- Ratapani wildlife sanctuary is located in Madhya Pradesh.
4- Bhitarkanika is located in OdishaIncorrect
1. Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary located in Andhra Pradesh
2- Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
3- Ratapani wildlife sanctuary is located in Madhya Pradesh.
4- Bhitarkanika is located in Odisha
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