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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Vigilance Excellence Award”, consider the following statements:
- The 2017 edition of the Award was given to Indian Railways for taking initiatives to bring transparency in the organisation.
- It is conferred by Central Vigilance Commission of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Central Vigilance Commission has recognized and awarded the Indian Railway e-Procurement System (IREPS) under “Vigilance Excellence Award – 2017” for outstanding contribution in the category of “IT initiatives for transparency in the organization”.
About IREPS: Complete tendering activity of Indian Railways for procurement of goods, services & works and e-auction of scrap sale is done through IREPS. IREPS system is largest G to B portal for procurement of goods and services in India. It has helped in achieving objectives of transparency, efficiency and improving of ease of doing business.
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Central Vigilance Commission has recognized and awarded the Indian Railway e-Procurement System (IREPS) under “Vigilance Excellence Award – 2017” for outstanding contribution in the category of “IT initiatives for transparency in the organization”.
About IREPS: Complete tendering activity of Indian Railways for procurement of goods, services & works and e-auction of scrap sale is done through IREPS. IREPS system is largest G to B portal for procurement of goods and services in India. It has helped in achieving objectives of transparency, efficiency and improving of ease of doing business.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Padma Awards, consider the following statements:
- They are announced on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Government servants working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year.
The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.
Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
Thus, only statement 2 is correct.
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Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year.
The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.
Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
Thus, only statement 2 is correct.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement is incorrect regarding the nature of Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India?
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FPIs are allowed to invest in listed shares only, and not in unlisted shares.
Portfolio Investment when exceeds 10% of the equity of an Indian company, becomes FDI. Non Resident Indians are not allowed to invest as FPIs.
FPIs are permitted to invest in Government Securities with a minimum residual maturity of one year. However, FPIs have been prohibited from investing in T-Bills.
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FPIs are allowed to invest in listed shares only, and not in unlisted shares.
Portfolio Investment when exceeds 10% of the equity of an Indian company, becomes FDI. Non Resident Indians are not allowed to invest as FPIs.
FPIs are permitted to invest in Government Securities with a minimum residual maturity of one year. However, FPIs have been prohibited from investing in T-Bills.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 points“Kashmir Super 30” was recently in the news. Consider the following statement.
1) Initiative is being undertaken by NITI Ayog in coordination with the Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership (CSRL).
2) Project aims to support the talented students of all section in Jammu and Kashmir to achieve educational success by providing Engineering entrance exam coaching for JEE (Mains & Advance).
Choose the correct option
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Statement 1: is wrong. Kashmir Super 30’ initiative, being undertaken by Army in coordination with the Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership (CSRL).
Statement 2: is wrong. Minister said that the project aims to support the talented under-privileged students of the economically weaker sections of the State to achieve educational success by providing Engineering entrance exam coaching for JEE (Mains & Advance).
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Statement 1: is wrong. Kashmir Super 30’ initiative, being undertaken by Army in coordination with the Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership (CSRL).
Statement 2: is wrong. Minister said that the project aims to support the talented under-privileged students of the economically weaker sections of the State to achieve educational success by providing Engineering entrance exam coaching for JEE (Mains & Advance).
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the Following statement regarding Nari Shakti Puraskar and choose the correct one.
1) Nari Shakti Puraskar, the Highest Civilian Honour for Women in India.
2) The Ministry of Women and Child Development announces this national level award for eminent women, organisations and institutions as well.
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Statement 1:is correct. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited Nominations for the 2018 Nari Shakti Puraskar, the Highest Civilian Honour for Women in India. The coveted Award is conferred on those exceptional Women and Institutions who have been working incessantly towards the cause of Women Empowerment.
Statement 2: is correct. The Ministry of Women and Child Development announces this national level award for eminent women, organisations and institutions.
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Statement 1:is correct. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited Nominations for the 2018 Nari Shakti Puraskar, the Highest Civilian Honour for Women in India. The coveted Award is conferred on those exceptional Women and Institutions who have been working incessantly towards the cause of Women Empowerment.
Statement 2: is correct. The Ministry of Women and Child Development announces this national level award for eminent women, organisations and institutions.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsRecently the India has organised Global Mobility Summit “Pitch to MOVE”. Consider the following statement.
1) Pitch to MOVE aims to identify and incentivise the start-ups in Environment Friendly Mobility.
2) It is organised by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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Statement 1: is correct. Pitch to MOVE aims to identify and incentivise the start-ups, which will help the Government realize its vision of Shared, Connected, Intermodal and Environment Friendly Mobility for India.
Statement 2: is wrong.It is organized by NITI Aayog in collaboration with Invest India and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
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Statement 1: is correct. Pitch to MOVE aims to identify and incentivise the start-ups, which will help the Government realize its vision of Shared, Connected, Intermodal and Environment Friendly Mobility for India.
Statement 2: is wrong.It is organized by NITI Aayog in collaboration with Invest India and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
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