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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to World Bank, consider the following statement(s):
- World bank group includes International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
- All its decisions must be guided by a commitment to the promotion of foreign investment and international trade.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital programs. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The World Bank’s stated official goal is the reduction of poverty. However, according to its Articles of Agreement, all its decisions must be guided by a commitment to the promotion of foreign investment and international trade and to the facilitation of capital investment. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital programs. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The World Bank’s stated official goal is the reduction of poverty. However, according to its Articles of Agreement, all its decisions must be guided by a commitment to the promotion of foreign investment and international trade and to the facilitation of capital investment. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The Code outlines single insolvency resolution processes for individuals and companies.
- The insolvency process will be managed by licensed professionals only.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Code outlines separate insolvency resolution processes for individuals and companies.
Statement 2 is correct. The insolvency process is accomplished by licensed professionals
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Code outlines separate insolvency resolution processes for individuals and companies.
Statement 2 is correct. The insolvency process is accomplished by licensed professionals
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsThe enactment of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012 has brought the following changes in the criminal courts for sexual offices related to minors:
- Child is not forced to undergo medical examination
- Child’s statement can be recorded at residential place
- Conduct of the trial in-camera and without revealing the identity of the child.
Which of the above statement is/are correct, answer using the codes given below?
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Statement 1 is correct. As per the enacted of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012, Child is not forced to undergo medical examination.
Statement 2 is correct. As per the enacted of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012, Child’s statement can be recorded at residential place
Statement 3 is correct. As per the enacted of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012, Conduct of the trial in-camera and without revealing the identity of the child.
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Statement 1 is correct. As per the enacted of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012, Child is not forced to undergo medical examination.
Statement 2 is correct. As per the enacted of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012, Child’s statement can be recorded at residential place
Statement 3 is correct. As per the enacted of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012, Conduct of the trial in-camera and without revealing the identity of the child.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are the functions of the Election Commission of India?
- The commission gives recognition to the national parties, state parties and regional parties.
- The commission prepares electoral rolls and updates the voter’s list from time to time.
- The commission can issue an order for prohibition of publication and disseminating of results of opinion polls or exit polls.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Election Commission operates under the authority of Constitution per Article 324. The election commission has the right to allow symbols to the political parties. It gives recognition to the national parties, state parties and regional parties. It set limits on poll expenses
Statement 2 is correct. The commission prepares electoral rolls and updates the voter’s list from time to time. Notifications of dates and schedules of election for filing nominations are issued by the commission.
Statement 3 is correct. The Commission can issue an order for prohibition of publication and disseminating of results of opinion polls or exit polls or to prevent influencing the voting trends in the electorate
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Statement 1 is correct. The Election Commission operates under the authority of Constitution per Article 324. The election commission has the right to allow symbols to the political parties. It gives recognition to the national parties, state parties and regional parties. It set limits on poll expenses
Statement 2 is correct. The commission prepares electoral rolls and updates the voter’s list from time to time. Notifications of dates and schedules of election for filing nominations are issued by the commission.
Statement 3 is correct. The Commission can issue an order for prohibition of publication and disseminating of results of opinion polls or exit polls or to prevent influencing the voting trends in the electorate
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWith respect to the World Development Report 2018, consider the following statements:
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) releases World Development Reports
- The World Development Report is devoted entirely to education for 2018.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
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Statement 1 is correct. The World Development Report 2018 (WDR 2018) ‘LEARNING to Realize Education’s Promise’ is the first ever devoted entirely to education.
Statement 2 is correct. The World Development Report (WDR) is an annual report published since 1978 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or World Bank.
The 2018 WDR explores four main themes:
1) Education’s promise
2) The need to shine a light on learning
3) How to make schools work for learners
4) How to make systems work for learning.
Thus statement 1 is correct
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Statement 1 is correct. The World Development Report 2018 (WDR 2018) ‘LEARNING to Realize Education’s Promise’ is the first ever devoted entirely to education.
Statement 2 is correct. The World Development Report (WDR) is an annual report published since 1978 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or World Bank.
The 2018 WDR explores four main themes:
1) Education’s promise
2) The need to shine a light on learning
3) How to make schools work for learners
4) How to make systems work for learning.
Thus statement 1 is correct
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsWith respect to the new draft National forest policy (NFP), consider the following statements:
- The draft National Forest Policy proposes the levy of a green tax for facilitating ecologically responsible behavior
- The policy adheres to the Forests Rights Act, 2006, which empowers local gram panchayats, especially in tribal areas close to India’s forests
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
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- NFP ignores Forests Rights Act, 2006, which empowers local gram panchayats, especially in tribal areas close to India’s forests, and proposes a joint forest management-like mechanism to enhance agro-forestry. Thus statement 2 is incorrect
- The draft National Forest Policy (NFP) proposes the levy of a green tax for facilitating ecologically responsible behavior and supplementing financial resources essential to address forestry woes. Statement 1 is correct
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- NFP ignores Forests Rights Act, 2006, which empowers local gram panchayats, especially in tribal areas close to India’s forests, and proposes a joint forest management-like mechanism to enhance agro-forestry. Thus statement 2 is incorrect
- The draft National Forest Policy (NFP) proposes the levy of a green tax for facilitating ecologically responsible behavior and supplementing financial resources essential to address forestry woes. Statement 1 is correct
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsIn case of any dispute between the centre and the state, the supreme court of India has the authority to mediate under which of the following jurisdiction?
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- The Supreme Court has original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
- Appellate jurisdiction is the power of a higher court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts.
- The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution.
- Its exclusive original jurisdiction extends to any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States or between the Government of India
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- The Supreme Court has original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
- Appellate jurisdiction is the power of a higher court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts.
- The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution.
- Its exclusive original jurisdiction extends to any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States or between the Government of India
