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1. Question
1 pointsRule 49MA was sometimes seen in the news in context of:
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- The Union Law Ministry, which has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to allow use of electronic voting machines fitted with the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system, has introduced a new section to enable the voter to challenge VVPAT operation in case of doubt.
- The new rule 49MA reads: Where a printer is used, if an elector after having recorded his/her vote alleges that the paper slip generated by the printer has shown the name or symbol of a candidate other than the one he/she voted for, the Presiding Officer shall obtain a written declaration from the elector on the veracity of the allegation, after warning him/her of the consequences of making a false statement.
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- The Union Law Ministry, which has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to allow use of electronic voting machines fitted with the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system, has introduced a new section to enable the voter to challenge VVPAT operation in case of doubt.
- The new rule 49MA reads: Where a printer is used, if an elector after having recorded his/her vote alleges that the paper slip generated by the printer has shown the name or symbol of a candidate other than the one he/she voted for, the Presiding Officer shall obtain a written declaration from the elector on the veracity of the allegation, after warning him/her of the consequences of making a false statement.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich country has recently launched the world’s first floating nuclear power unit?
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Akademik Lomonosov:It is the world’s only floating nuclear power unit. The plant was launched by Russia on May 19, 2018 at the St Petersburg shipyard.
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Akademik Lomonosov:It is the world’s only floating nuclear power unit. The plant was launched by Russia on May 19, 2018 at the St Petersburg shipyard.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the International Labour Organization (ILO), consider the following statements:
- It is the only tripartite U.N. agency, established in 1919 as an agency of the League of Nations.
- It is headquartered in Geneva
- India is a founding member of ILO
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- The International Labour Organization (ILO) It is the only tripartite U.N. agency, established in 1919 as an agency of the League of Nations. With 187 member States, it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Till date India has ratified 45 Conventions, of which 42 are in force. India is a founding member of the ILO.
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- The International Labour Organization (ILO) It is the only tripartite U.N. agency, established in 1919 as an agency of the League of Nations. With 187 member States, it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Till date India has ratified 45 Conventions, of which 42 are in force. India is a founding member of the ILO.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsSaffir–Simpson scale often seen in the new is used for measurement of:
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane’s present intensity. This hurricane scale is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane’s present intensity. This hurricane scale is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsMatch the following:
- Cyclone Luban – Bay of Bengal
- Cyclone Pabuk – Gulf of Thailand
- Cyclone Gaja – Somalia Coast
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
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Cyclone in recent years: In 2017 Cyclone Ockhi hit parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Cyclone Gaja, Cyclones Sagar (in Somalia),Cyclone Mekunu (striked Oman), Cyclone Luban (affected the Arabian Peninsula) and Cyclone Titli (made landfall near Palasa, Andhra Pradesh)were part of 2018 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. Cyclone Pabuk originated over the Gulf of Thailand, in 2019 The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
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Cyclone in recent years: In 2017 Cyclone Ockhi hit parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Cyclone Gaja, Cyclones Sagar (in Somalia),Cyclone Mekunu (striked Oman), Cyclone Luban (affected the Arabian Peninsula) and Cyclone Titli (made landfall near Palasa, Andhra Pradesh)were part of 2018 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. Cyclone Pabuk originated over the Gulf of Thailand, in 2019 The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
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6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Arjuna Award, consider the following statements:
- It is India’s highest sporting award.
- It is bestowed upon sportsperson for consistently outstanding performance for four years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Arjuna Award Instituted in 1961, it is India’s second highest sporting award after Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. It is bestowed upon sportsperson for consistently outstanding performance for four years.
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- Arjuna Award Instituted in 1961, it is India’s second highest sporting award after Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. It is bestowed upon sportsperson for consistently outstanding performance for four years.
