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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “e-Samvad”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- E- Samvad is a portal which has been launched by the Ministry of Youth affairs and sports.
- The portal will provide information on all government schemes related to women.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. e- Samvad portal has been launched by the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Statement 2 is correct. The portal will provide information on all government schemes related to women.It is an online platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. e- Samvad portal has been launched by the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Statement 2 is correct. The portal will provide information on all government schemes related to women.It is an online platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Parker solar probe”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is scheduled for launch in 2018 to explore the Sun’s outer atmosphere.
- Parker Solar Probe will use Venus’ gravity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is scheduled for launch in 2018 to explore the Sun’s outer atmosphere.
Statement 2 is correct. Parker Solar Probe will use Venus’ gravity during seven flybys over nearly seven years to gradually bring its orbit closer to the sun.
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Statement 1 is correct. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is scheduled for launch in 2018 to explore the Sun’s outer atmosphere.
Statement 2 is correct. Parker Solar Probe will use Venus’ gravity during seven flybys over nearly seven years to gradually bring its orbit closer to the sun.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Symbiodinium” , recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Symbiodinium is a unicellular algae that provides its coral host with photosynthetic products in return for nutrients and shelter.
- Symbiodinium are colloquially called “zooxanthellae”
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. Symbiodinium is a unicellular algae that provides its coral host with photosynthetic products in return for nutrients and shelter.
Statement 2 is correct. Symbiodinium are colloquially called “zooxanthellae”
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Statement 1 is correct. Symbiodinium is a unicellular algae that provides its coral host with photosynthetic products in return for nutrients and shelter.
Statement 2 is correct. Symbiodinium are colloquially called “zooxanthellae”
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017 (FRDI Bill), consider the following statements:
1. It is subjected to protect the interests of both insured and uninsured deposits.
2. It will repeal the existing the scope of powers for the Government to extend financial support to banks.Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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As per the provisions of the FRDI Bill the rights of uninsured depositors will be better protected and such depositors will have an elevated status in the FRDI Bill compared to the existing legal arrangements. Thus, the interests of depositors (both insured and uninsured) would be better protected under the FRDI Bill. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The FRDI Bill does not propose in any way to limit the scope of powers for the Government to extend financing and resolution support to banks, including public sector banks. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.Incorrect
As per the provisions of the FRDI Bill the rights of uninsured depositors will be better protected and such depositors will have an elevated status in the FRDI Bill compared to the existing legal arrangements. Thus, the interests of depositors (both insured and uninsured) would be better protected under the FRDI Bill. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The FRDI Bill does not propose in any way to limit the scope of powers for the Government to extend financing and resolution support to banks, including public sector banks. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), consider the following statements:
1. It aims at expanding the number of agencies for pension payment.
2. In accordance with Digital India Mission, the working of CPAO is fully computerized.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?Correct
CPAO was created with the primary objective of simplifying procedure and reducing the number of agencies for pension payment and to expedite the process of authorization, revision and transfer of pension through Authorized Banks. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The working of CPAO is fully computerized and it maintains a database of over 12 lakh Central (Civil) pensioners through Pension Authorisation, Retrieval and Accounting System (PARAS). Thus, statement 2 is correct.CPAO has Pension Tracking System to check the latest status of the pension processing and SMS facility is also being provided to the pensioners at each stage. CPAO has taken many steps under Digital India Mission like e-Scroll, e-SSA, e-PPO project etc. to reduce the paper movement and creation of digital record of the Special Seal Authorities (SSAs), PPO (Pension Payment Order) etc.
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CPAO was created with the primary objective of simplifying procedure and reducing the number of agencies for pension payment and to expedite the process of authorization, revision and transfer of pension through Authorized Banks. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The working of CPAO is fully computerized and it maintains a database of over 12 lakh Central (Civil) pensioners through Pension Authorisation, Retrieval and Accounting System (PARAS). Thus, statement 2 is correct.CPAO has Pension Tracking System to check the latest status of the pension processing and SMS facility is also being provided to the pensioners at each stage. CPAO has taken many steps under Digital India Mission like e-Scroll, e-SSA, e-PPO project etc. to reduce the paper movement and creation of digital record of the Special Seal Authorities (SSAs), PPO (Pension Payment Order) etc.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Shram Suvidha Portal, consider the following statements:
- It targets to consolidate information of Labour Inspection and its enforcement.
- It is being developed and under the administration of National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The objective of Web Portal is to consolidate information of Labour Inspection and its enforcement. It will lead to transparency and accountability in inspections. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The web portal is being developed and maintained by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The objective of Web Portal is to consolidate information of Labour Inspection and its enforcement. It will lead to transparency and accountability in inspections. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The web portal is being developed and maintained by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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