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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “NABARD”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It was established based on the recommendations of the shivaraman Committee.
- It serves as an apex financing agency for the institutions providing investment for rural development.
- NABARD is acting as a facilitator for ‘SHG Bank Linkage Programme’
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Statement 1 is correct. It was established based on the recommendations of the Committee set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the chairmanship of Shri B. shivaraman.
Statement 2 is correct. It Serves as an apex financing agency for the institutions providing investment and production credit for promoting the various developmental activities in rural areas
Statement 3 is correct. NABARD is also known for its ‘SHG Bank Linkage Programme’ which encourages India’s banks to lend to SHGs.
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Statement 1 is correct. It was established based on the recommendations of the Committee set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the chairmanship of Shri B. shivaraman.
Statement 2 is correct. It Serves as an apex financing agency for the institutions providing investment and production credit for promoting the various developmental activities in rural areas
Statement 3 is correct. NABARD is also known for its ‘SHG Bank Linkage Programme’ which encourages India’s banks to lend to SHGs.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “LIDAR”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- LIDAR is a remote sensing method to measure distance to a target by illuminating that target.
- LIDAR instrument principally consists of a laser, a scanner, and a specialized GPS receiver
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Statement 1 is correct. LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. These light pulses—combined with other data recorded by the airborne system— generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics.
Statement 2 is correct. LIDAR instrument principally consists of a laser, a scanner, and a specialized GPS receiver
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Statement 1 is correct. LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. These light pulses—combined with other data recorded by the airborne system— generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics.
Statement 2 is correct. LIDAR instrument principally consists of a laser, a scanner, and a specialized GPS receiver
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following country recently launched “Yaogan-30” , remote sensing satellite programme?
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Yaogan-30 is Remote Sensing Satellite programme of China. The electro-optical digital imaging satellites developed under it by China Academy of Space Technology (CAST). China claims that these satellites as intended for “scientific experiments, land survey, crop yield assessment, and disaster monitoring. Western security experts suspect that they are also used for military purposes.
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Yaogan-30 is Remote Sensing Satellite programme of China. The electro-optical digital imaging satellites developed under it by China Academy of Space Technology (CAST). China claims that these satellites as intended for “scientific experiments, land survey, crop yield assessment, and disaster monitoring. Western security experts suspect that they are also used for military purposes.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to BIMSTEC, consider the following statements:
- It recently identified climate change as one of the priority sectors of cooperation.
- It offers intra-regional cooperation between SAARC and ASEAN members.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The thirteenth Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting recommended the inclusion of Climate Change as the 14th priority area of cooperation. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
BIMSTEC has established a platform for intra-regional cooperation between SAARC and ASEAN members. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The thirteenth Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting recommended the inclusion of Climate Change as the 14th priority area of cooperation. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
BIMSTEC has established a platform for intra-regional cooperation between SAARC and ASEAN members. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Blue Flag pilot project, consider the following statements:
- It is to be administered under the Ministry of Urban Development.
- It aims to enhance the standards of cleanliness on beaches of Indian states and union territories.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched a pilot project ‘Blue Flag’ for its clean-up and development. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
Under the Blue Flag pilot project, each state or union territory has been asked to nominate a beach which will be funded through the ongoing Integrated Coastal Management Programme. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched a pilot project ‘Blue Flag’ for its clean-up and development. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
Under the Blue Flag pilot project, each state or union territory has been asked to nominate a beach which will be funded through the ongoing Integrated Coastal Management Programme. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Prompt Corrective Action(PCA), consider the following statements:
- It is an action plan of the RBI for banks in trouble.
- The PCA framework is applicable only to commercial banks.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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RBI has put in place some trigger points to assess, monitor, control and take corrective actions on banks which are weak and troubled. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The PCA framework is applicable only to commercial banks and not extended to co-operative banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and FMIs. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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RBI has put in place some trigger points to assess, monitor, control and take corrective actions on banks which are weak and troubled. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The PCA framework is applicable only to commercial banks and not extended to co-operative banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and FMIs. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
