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1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is an economic cooperation agreement between the governments of India and Japan?
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The Asia-Africa Growth Corridor or AAGC is an economic cooperation agreement between the governments of India and Japan. India on 25 May 2017 launched a vision document for Asia-Africa Growth Corridor or AAGC at the African Development Bank meeting in Gujarat
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The Asia-Africa Growth Corridor or AAGC is an economic cooperation agreement between the governments of India and Japan. India on 25 May 2017 launched a vision document for Asia-Africa Growth Corridor or AAGC at the African Development Bank meeting in Gujarat
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following was true about Non Performing Assets (NPAs) in the financial year of 2016-17?
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Despite sincere efforts of the government and the series of steps
taken to contain non-performing assets (NPAs), PSBs wrote off a record Rs.81,683 crore worth of bad
loans in the financial year ended March 2017, a sharp increase of more than 41 % over the previous
year’s write-off amount of Rs.57,586 crore. The actual amount of loans written off has been rising
steadily in the past five years, and combined profitability deteriorated sharply during the same period
due to the failure in controlling and converting NPAs into profits.
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Despite sincere efforts of the government and the series of steps
taken to contain non-performing assets (NPAs), PSBs wrote off a record Rs.81,683 crore worth of bad
loans in the financial year ended March 2017, a sharp increase of more than 41 % over the previous
year’s write-off amount of Rs.57,586 crore. The actual amount of loans written off has been rising
steadily in the past five years, and combined profitability deteriorated sharply during the same period
due to the failure in controlling and converting NPAs into profits.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to UDAN which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A regional Connectivity Scheme of the Government of India aimed at making air travel affordable and widespread.
- A social campaign of the Government of India that aims to generate awareness and improve the efficiency of welfare services intended for girls.
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UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional airport development and “Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)” of the Government of India, which aimed at making air travel affordable and widespread, enabling inclusive job growth and infrastructure development of all regions and states of India.
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UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional airport development and “Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)” of the Government of India, which aimed at making air travel affordable and widespread, enabling inclusive job growth and infrastructure development of all regions and states of India.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The objective of SGSY is to provide sustainable income to the rural poor.
- The objective of SGSY is to facilitate construction of houses for rural families.
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Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna was launched in April, 1999. This is a holistic programme covering all aspects of self employment such as organisation of the poor into self help groups, training, credit, technology, infrastructure and marketing. The objective of SGSY is to provide sustainable income to the rural poor. The programme aims at establishing a large number of micro-enterprises in the rural areas, based upon the potential of the rural poor. It is envisaged that every family assisted under SGSY will be brought above the poverty-line with in a period of three years.
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Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna was launched in April, 1999. This is a holistic programme covering all aspects of self employment such as organisation of the poor into self help groups, training, credit, technology, infrastructure and marketing. The objective of SGSY is to provide sustainable income to the rural poor. The programme aims at establishing a large number of micro-enterprises in the rural areas, based upon the potential of the rural poor. It is envisaged that every family assisted under SGSY will be brought above the poverty-line with in a period of three years.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following river flows within the boundaries of India?
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The Beas River also known as the Biás or Bias,(Sanskrit, Vipasa; Greek, Hyphasis), is a river in north India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres (290 mi) to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab.
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The Beas River also known as the Biás or Bias,(Sanskrit, Vipasa; Greek, Hyphasis), is a river in north India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres (290 mi) to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘LGBT’ recently in news, which of the following statement is/are incorrect?
1) Bangladesh has included non-discriminatory laws for the LGBT people in its constitution.
2) With this step, Bangladesh has become first Asian Country and third in the world after South Africa and Ecuador to provide full protection to LGBT people.
3) Recently, the Supreme Court of India said that protection of sexual orientation lie at the core of the fundamental rights under article 14,15 and 21 of the Constitution.
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Nepal, has included non-discriminatory laws for the community in its constitution. With this step, Nepal became the first ever Asian country and third country in the world after South Africa and Ecuador to provide full protection to the LGBT people in its constitution.
The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment on privacy, said that right to privacy and the protection of sexual orientation lie at the core of the fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution
The Supreme Court bench ruling cleared the way for decriminalizing homosexuality.
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Nepal, has included non-discriminatory laws for the community in its constitution. With this step, Nepal became the first ever Asian country and third country in the world after South Africa and Ecuador to provide full protection to the LGBT people in its constitution.
The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment on privacy, said that right to privacy and the protection of sexual orientation lie at the core of the fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution
The Supreme Court bench ruling cleared the way for decriminalizing homosexuality.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsRecently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested Nag, the 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM). Which of the following statement is/are correct in this context?
1) The ATHM Nag is equipped with many advanced technologies including IIR seekers with integrated avionics, a capability possessed by few nations in the world.
2) The missile is developed to support both mechanized infantry and airborne forces of the Indian Army.
3) It is designed to destroy modern battle tanks and other heavily armourned targets.
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The third-generation Fire and Forget ATGM Nag is equipped with many advanced technologies including IIR Seeker with integrated avionics, a capability possessed by few nations in the world.
- The missile is developed to support both mechanised infantry and airborne forces of the Indian Army.
- The missile incorporates an advanced passive homing guidance system and possesses high single-shot kill probability.
- It is designed to destroy modern main battle tanks and other heavily armoured targets.
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The third-generation Fire and Forget ATGM Nag is equipped with many advanced technologies including IIR Seeker with integrated avionics, a capability possessed by few nations in the world.
- The missile is developed to support both mechanised infantry and airborne forces of the Indian Army.
- The missile incorporates an advanced passive homing guidance system and possesses high single-shot kill probability.
- It is designed to destroy modern main battle tanks and other heavily armoured targets.
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