Pre-cum-Mains GS Foundation Program for UPSC 2026 | Starting from 5th Dec. 2024 Click Here for more information
10 PM Quiz: June 11, 2018
Test-summary
0 of 6 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Information
Click on ‘Start Test’ button to start the Quiz.
All the Best!
You have already completed the test before. Hence you can not start it again.
Test is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 6 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 scores, (0)
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- Answered
- Review
- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Deocha Pachami recently seen in news:
- The mine is located in karnatka.
- Deocha Pachami is among the biggest coal mines in the world.
Select the correct option from given options:
Correct
Recently the West Bengal government has got the permission to mine Deocha Pachami coal block. The mine is located in Birbhum district.
Deocha Pachami is among the biggest coal mines in the world with a reserve of more than 2 billion tonnes.
Incorrect
Recently the West Bengal government has got the permission to mine Deocha Pachami coal block. The mine is located in Birbhum district.
Deocha Pachami is among the biggest coal mines in the world with a reserve of more than 2 billion tonnes.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
- Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for price stability and inflation targeting.
- Monetary Policy Committee is chaired by Finance minister of India.
Choose the correct from the given option:
Correct
MPC was set up consequent to the agreement reached between Government and RBI to task RBI with the responsibility for price stability and inflation targeting. The Reserve Bank of India and Government of India signed the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement on 20 February 2015.
The MPC Constitute six members, – the RBI Governor (Chairperson), the RBI Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy, one official nominated by the RBI Board and the remaining three members would represent the Government of India.
Incorrect
MPC was set up consequent to the agreement reached between Government and RBI to task RBI with the responsibility for price stability and inflation targeting. The Reserve Bank of India and Government of India signed the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement on 20 February 2015.
The MPC Constitute six members, – the RBI Governor (Chairperson), the RBI Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy, one official nominated by the RBI Board and the remaining three members would represent the Government of India.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsQ.3) Consider the following statements:
- The Department of personnel and training has announced “lateral recruitment” from private sector individuals to join the government at the joint secretary level in the Centre.
- The recruitment will be on full terms basis.
Select the correct from the given option:
Correct
The government has invited “outstanding individuals” to join the government at the joint secretary level at the Centre.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has invited applications for 10 senior level positions in the Departments of Economic Affairs, Revenue, Commerce and Highways among others.
The recruitment will be on contract basis for three to five years.
As per the notification, the eligibility criteria includes “Individuals working at comparable levels in Private Sector Companies, Consultancy Organisations, International/Multinational Organisations with a minimum of 15 years’ experience.
Incorrect
The government has invited “outstanding individuals” to join the government at the joint secretary level at the Centre.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has invited applications for 10 senior level positions in the Departments of Economic Affairs, Revenue, Commerce and Highways among others.
The recruitment will be on contract basis for three to five years.
As per the notification, the eligibility criteria includes “Individuals working at comparable levels in Private Sector Companies, Consultancy Organisations, International/Multinational Organisations with a minimum of 15 years’ experience.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Data Sharing & Accessibility Policy (NDSAP), consider the following:
- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is the nodal agency to implement the National Data Sharing & Accessibility Policy
- The NDSAP is designed to promote data sharing and enable access to Government of India owned data for national planning and development.
Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?
Correct
The Union Government through Ministry of Science and Technology formulated the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is the nodal Ministry to implement the policy. Therefore, statement 1 is correct
The NDSAP policy is designed to promote data sharing and enable access to Government of India owned data for national planning and development. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
Additional information
- The objective of the policy is to facilitate access to Government of India owned shareable data and information in both human readable and machine readable forms
- In pursuance of the NDSAP, National Informatics Centre (NIC) has set up the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform India
Incorrect
The Union Government through Ministry of Science and Technology formulated the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is the nodal Ministry to implement the policy. Therefore, statement 1 is correct
The NDSAP policy is designed to promote data sharing and enable access to Government of India owned data for national planning and development. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
Additional information
- The objective of the policy is to facilitate access to Government of India owned shareable data and information in both human readable and machine readable forms
- In pursuance of the NDSAP, National Informatics Centre (NIC) has set up the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform India
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
- Germany
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- U.K
- USA
- Japan
- China
Which among the above is/are not a part of the G7 group?
Correct
The Group of Seven (G7) is a group consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Russia and China are not a part of G7 group. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d)
Incorrect
The Group of Seven (G7) is a group consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Russia and China are not a part of G7 group. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d)
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following with reference to Draft UN Comprehensive Convention on International terrorism (CCIT)
- The CCIT provides a framework to deny funds and safe havens to terrorist groups.
- It will be legally binding on all signatories
Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?
Correct
The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism.
It provides a legal framework which makes it binding on all signatories to deny funds and safe havens to terrorist groups. Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct
Incorrect
The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism.
It provides a legal framework which makes it binding on all signatories to deny funds and safe havens to terrorist groups. Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct
Discover more from Free UPSC IAS Preparation For Aspirants
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
