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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Aarambh initiative’, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It focuses on child protection and issues related to child sexual abuse and exploitation.
- Aarambh India is a non-profit initiative established in 2012.
- Recently, Aarambh India received the National Award for Child Welfare.
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Statement 1 is correct. Aarambh India is a non-profit initiative working in Mumbai, India. It focuses on child protection and issues related to child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Statement 2 is correct. The organization was established in 2012. It partners with other organisations and stakeholders and works across levels from implementing the law of Protection of Children against Sexual Offences(POSCO) on ground to training and workshops, providing care and support to the victims to child sexual abuse research, public education to advocacy.
Statement 3 is correct. Recently, Aarambh India received the National Award for Child Welfare (Institution category) by the President of India, “in recognition of the vulnerable services to the community rendered in the field of child welfare.
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Statement 1 is correct. Aarambh India is a non-profit initiative working in Mumbai, India. It focuses on child protection and issues related to child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Statement 2 is correct. The organization was established in 2012. It partners with other organisations and stakeholders and works across levels from implementing the law of Protection of Children against Sexual Offences(POSCO) on ground to training and workshops, providing care and support to the victims to child sexual abuse research, public education to advocacy.
Statement 3 is correct. Recently, Aarambh India received the National Award for Child Welfare (Institution category) by the President of India, “in recognition of the vulnerable services to the community rendered in the field of child welfare.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ Prithvi Advanced Air Defence (AAD) “ missile, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The missile is capable of destroying any incoming ballistic missile in low altitude.
- It is equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and electro-mechanical activator.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. Indigenously developed Prithvi Advanced Air Defence (AAD) supersonic interceptor missile was successfully test-fired from a test range in Odisha. It is capable of destroying any incoming ballistic missile in low altitude.
Statement 2 is correct. The Prithvi interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile. It is equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and electro-mechanical activator. It can destroy the incoming hostile ballistic missile in endo-atmospheric region (less than 30 km altitude) .
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Statement 1 is correct. Indigenously developed Prithvi Advanced Air Defence (AAD) supersonic interceptor missile was successfully test-fired from a test range in Odisha. It is capable of destroying any incoming ballistic missile in low altitude.
Statement 2 is correct. The Prithvi interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile. It is equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and electro-mechanical activator. It can destroy the incoming hostile ballistic missile in endo-atmospheric region (less than 30 km altitude) .
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Masala bonds”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Masala bonds are issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees.
- The first masala bonds were issued by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. Masala bonds are issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees.
Statement 2 is correct. The first masala bonds were issued by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank in November 2014
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Statement 1 is correct. Masala bonds are issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees.
Statement 2 is correct. The first masala bonds were issued by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank in November 2014
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Sovereign Gold Bond, consider the following statements:
- It is a government security denominated in grams of gold.
- It is subjected to a risk of capital loss if the market price of gold declines.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
There may be a risk of capital loss if the market price of gold declines. However, the investor does not lose in terms of the units of gold which he has paid for. Thus, statement 2 is correct
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SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
There may be a risk of capital loss if the market price of gold declines. However, the investor does not lose in terms of the units of gold which he has paid for. Thus, statement 2 is correct
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to International Development Research Centre (DRC)-NITI Dialogue, consider the following statements:
- It provides a platform for India and China to discuss macro- economic issues.
- India will be the hosting country for the 4th DRC NITI Dialogue.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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The DRC-NITI Dialogue provides an important platform for both India-China to discuss key macro- economic issues impacting both countries and areas of mutual interest. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
In the 3rd NITI Aayog – DRC Dialogue, the two sides agreed that the 4th NITI Aayog – DRC Dialogue will be convened in India in 2018. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The DRC-NITI Dialogue provides an important platform for both India-China to discuss key macro- economic issues impacting both countries and areas of mutual interest. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
In the 3rd NITI Aayog – DRC Dialogue, the two sides agreed that the 4th NITI Aayog – DRC Dialogue will be convened in India in 2018. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Intensified Mission Indradhanush, consider the following statements:
- It mains for routine immunization for children below five years and pregnant women.
- It takes urban slums with migratory population under special consideration.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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Through Intensified Mission Indradhanush, Government of India aims to reach each and every child under two years of age and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunisation programme. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
Special attention will be given to unserved/low coverage pockets in sub-centre and urban slums with migratory population. The focus is also on the urban settlements and cities identified under National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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Through Intensified Mission Indradhanush, Government of India aims to reach each and every child under two years of age and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunisation programme. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
Special attention will be given to unserved/low coverage pockets in sub-centre and urban slums with migratory population. The focus is also on the urban settlements and cities identified under National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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