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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are the benefits of being a recognized political party over un-recognized political parties in India?
1. The recognized political parties are entitled to nominate “Star Campaigners”, while unrecognized parties are not given this facility.
2. Recognized political parties get broadcast/telecast facilities over Akashvani/Doordarshan during general elections.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Political parties are entitled to nominate “Star Campaigners” during General Elections. A recognized National or State party can have a maximum of 40 “Star campaigners” and a registered un-recognised party can nominate a maximum of 20 ‘Star Campaigners”. The travel expenses of star campaigners are not to be accounted for in the election expense accounts of candidates of their party.
Statement 2 is correct. Recognised `State’ and `National’ parties need only one proposer for filing the nomination and are also entitled for two sets of electoral rolls free of cost and broadcast/telecast facilities over Akashvani/Doordarshan during general elections.
# Considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Election Commission of India, in consultation with Prasar Bharti Corporation has decided to double the broadcast/telecast time allotted to each National Party and recognized State Party of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal on Doordarshan and All India Radio during the ongoing General Election to the Legislative Assemblies.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Political parties are entitled to nominate “Star Campaigners” during General Elections. A recognized National or State party can have a maximum of 40 “Star campaigners” and a registered un-recognised party can nominate a maximum of 20 ‘Star Campaigners”. The travel expenses of star campaigners are not to be accounted for in the election expense accounts of candidates of their party.
Statement 2 is correct. Recognised `State’ and `National’ parties need only one proposer for filing the nomination and are also entitled for two sets of electoral rolls free of cost and broadcast/telecast facilities over Akashvani/Doordarshan during general elections.
# Considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Election Commission of India, in consultation with Prasar Bharti Corporation has decided to double the broadcast/telecast time allotted to each National Party and recognized State Party of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal on Doordarshan and All India Radio during the ongoing General Election to the Legislative Assemblies.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA):
1. It empowers the government to designate individuals and organizations as terrorists and terrorist organizations respectively.
2. An investigating officer can seize properties that may be connected with terrorism without any prior approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement1 is correct. Under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 further amended in 2019, the central government may designate an individuals and organizations as terrorists and terrorist organizations if it: (i) commits or participates in acts of terrorism, (ii) prepares for terrorism, (iii) promotes terrorism, or (iv) is otherwise involved in terrorism.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Act, an investigating officer is required to obtain the prior approval of the Director General of Police to seize properties that may be connected with terrorism. The 2019 Amendment to act adds that if the investigation is conducted by an officer of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the approval of the Director General of NIA would be required for seizure of such property.
# There has been over 72% increase in the number of persons arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA (Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act) in 2019 compared to 2015, data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the Lok Sabha shows.
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Statement1 is correct. Under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 further amended in 2019, the central government may designate an individuals and organizations as terrorists and terrorist organizations if it: (i) commits or participates in acts of terrorism, (ii) prepares for terrorism, (iii) promotes terrorism, or (iv) is otherwise involved in terrorism.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Act, an investigating officer is required to obtain the prior approval of the Director General of Police to seize properties that may be connected with terrorism. The 2019 Amendment to act adds that if the investigation is conducted by an officer of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the approval of the Director General of NIA would be required for seizure of such property.
# There has been over 72% increase in the number of persons arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA (Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act) in 2019 compared to 2015, data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the Lok Sabha shows.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Quad group of countries:
1. India has logistics support agreement with all the other Quad members.
2. All Quad countries have been participating in Malabar exercise since 2015.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. India and Japan signed logistics support agreement is known as Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) in 2020.
India and Australia in 2020 signed a historic agreement, called ‘Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA)’.
Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) was the first ‘foundational agreement’ signed by India and the US in 2016.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Malabar Exercise is a multilateral naval exercise among Indian, US and Japanese naval forces. It started in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the Indian and US navies. Japan joined in 2015. Australia participated in 2007 and 2020 Malabar exercise editions.
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Statement 1 is correct. India and Japan signed logistics support agreement is known as Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) in 2020.
India and Australia in 2020 signed a historic agreement, called ‘Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA)’.
Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) was the first ‘foundational agreement’ signed by India and the US in 2016.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Malabar Exercise is a multilateral naval exercise among Indian, US and Japanese naval forces. It started in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the Indian and US navies. Japan joined in 2015. Australia participated in 2007 and 2020 Malabar exercise editions.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe study ‘Enabling the Business of Agriculture’ has been published by which of the following organisation?
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Enabling the Business of Agriculture is a World Bank Group study collecting unique data on the regulations that affect farmers.
Based on eight indicators, the EBA measures the extent to which government regulatory systems in 101 countries worldwide make it easier for their farmers to operate agricultural activities. The indicators are supplying seed, registering fertilizer, securing water, registering machinery, sustaining livestock, protecting plant health, trading food, and accessing finance.
According to Enabling the Business of Agriculture 2019, the business climate for agriculture worldwide is improving. 47 out of 101 countries measured implemented 67 regulatory reforms over two years making it easier for farmers to manage pest outbreaks, get quality seeds and access credit to invest in production. Among 101 countries covered, India ranked 49 on the EBA aggregate score. France, Croatia, and the Czech Republic are the three top-ranking countries.
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Enabling the Business of Agriculture is a World Bank Group study collecting unique data on the regulations that affect farmers.
Based on eight indicators, the EBA measures the extent to which government regulatory systems in 101 countries worldwide make it easier for their farmers to operate agricultural activities. The indicators are supplying seed, registering fertilizer, securing water, registering machinery, sustaining livestock, protecting plant health, trading food, and accessing finance.
According to Enabling the Business of Agriculture 2019, the business climate for agriculture worldwide is improving. 47 out of 101 countries measured implemented 67 regulatory reforms over two years making it easier for farmers to manage pest outbreaks, get quality seeds and access credit to invest in production. Among 101 countries covered, India ranked 49 on the EBA aggregate score. France, Croatia, and the Czech Republic are the three top-ranking countries.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements:
1. Bodhisena was an Indian Buddhist scholar and monk who travelled to Japan in eighth century.
2. Japan is a member of International Solar Alliance.
3. India and Japana have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to promote the movement of skilled workers from India to Japan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Bodhisena, a scholar and monk from India voyaged to Japan via Cambodia and Champa (central and southern Vietnam) in eighth century. He taught Sanskrit and helped establish the Kegon school of Buddhism, a variant of the Chinese Huayan school.
Statement 2 is correct. Japan is among the countries that have signed and ratified the ISA Framework Agreement.
Statement 3 is correct. India and Japan recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the Government of India and Government of Japan on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to “Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)”.
The MoC will help to promote the movement of skilled workers from India to Japan. The MoC covers 14 categories of specified skills under which skilled workers from India who meet the skills requirement and Japanese language tests would be eligible for employment in Japan on a contractual basis.
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Statement 1 is correct. Bodhisena, a scholar and monk from India voyaged to Japan via Cambodia and Champa (central and southern Vietnam) in eighth century. He taught Sanskrit and helped establish the Kegon school of Buddhism, a variant of the Chinese Huayan school.
Statement 2 is correct. Japan is among the countries that have signed and ratified the ISA Framework Agreement.
Statement 3 is correct. India and Japan recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the Government of India and Government of Japan on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to “Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)”.
The MoC will help to promote the movement of skilled workers from India to Japan. The MoC covers 14 categories of specified skills under which skilled workers from India who meet the skills requirement and Japanese language tests would be eligible for employment in Japan on a contractual basis.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Feni River:
1. It is a transboundary river between India and Bangladesh.
2. It is a right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The Feni river, which forms part of the India-Bangladesh border, originates in the South Tripura district, passes through Sabroom town on the Indian side, and meets the Bay of Bengal after it flows into Bangladesh. Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh on the Feni River. It connects Tripura with Chittagong port in Bangladesh, which is only 70 km away from the Indo-Bangla border.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Feni river, which forms part of the India-Bangladesh border, originates in the South Tripura district, passes through Sabroom town on the Indian side, and meets the Bay of Bengal after it flows into Bangladesh. Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh on the Feni River. It connects Tripura with Chittagong port in Bangladesh, which is only 70 km away from the Indo-Bangla border.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhat is measured by the Glycemic Index (GI)?
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The glycemic index is a value assigned to foods based on how slowly or how quickly those foods cause increases in blood glucose levels. Foods low on the glycemic index (GI) scale tend to release glucose slowly and steadily. Foods high on the glycemic index release glucose rapidly.
Low GI foods tend to foster weight loss, while foods high on the GI scale help with energy recovery after exercise, or to offset hypo- (or insufficient) glycemia.
Indigenous varieties of rice are being promoted through various programmes in India. Five rice varieties viz., Lalat and Improved Lalat (GI value: 54) as low GI and Swarna, Sambha Mahsuri and Shaktiman (GI value <60) as intermediate GI have been identified and all these varieties are in seed chain and are being cultivated by the farmers.
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The glycemic index is a value assigned to foods based on how slowly or how quickly those foods cause increases in blood glucose levels. Foods low on the glycemic index (GI) scale tend to release glucose slowly and steadily. Foods high on the glycemic index release glucose rapidly.
Low GI foods tend to foster weight loss, while foods high on the GI scale help with energy recovery after exercise, or to offset hypo- (or insufficient) glycemia.
Indigenous varieties of rice are being promoted through various programmes in India. Five rice varieties viz., Lalat and Improved Lalat (GI value: 54) as low GI and Swarna, Sambha Mahsuri and Shaktiman (GI value <60) as intermediate GI have been identified and all these varieties are in seed chain and are being cultivated by the farmers.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are the component(s) of the National Social Assistance Programme?
1. Annapurna Scheme
2. PM Awas Yojana
3. National Family Benefit Scheme
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) represents a significant step towards the fulfilment of the Directive Principles in Article 41 and 42 of the Constitution. In particular, Article 41 of the Constitution of India directs the State to provide public assistance to its citizens in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and in other cases of undeserved want within the limit of its economic capacity and development.
The NSAP comprises of five schemes, namely – (1) Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), (2) Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), (3) Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), (4) National Family Benefit Scheme NFBS) and (5) Annapurna.
The NSAP is implemented in the States/UTs in accordance with the general conditions applicable to all components of the NSAP as well as specific condition applicable to each component.
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The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) represents a significant step towards the fulfilment of the Directive Principles in Article 41 and 42 of the Constitution. In particular, Article 41 of the Constitution of India directs the State to provide public assistance to its citizens in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and in other cases of undeserved want within the limit of its economic capacity and development.
The NSAP comprises of five schemes, namely – (1) Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), (2) Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), (3) Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), (4) National Family Benefit Scheme NFBS) and (5) Annapurna.
The NSAP is implemented in the States/UTs in accordance with the general conditions applicable to all components of the NSAP as well as specific condition applicable to each component.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Swadesh Darshan Scheme:
1. It aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states.
2. The scheme targets development of theme-based tourist circuits across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs through the concept of state/UT pairing.
Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Tourism launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme for Integrated Development of theme-based Tourist Circuits for development of tourism infrastructure including last mile connectivity in the country.
The scheme was completely funded by the central government of India. Projects under the scheme are under the following identified themes; Eco-tourism, Wildlife, Buddhist, Desert, Spiritual, Ramayana, Krishna, Coastal, Northeast, Rural, Himalayan, Tribal and Heritage.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs through the concept of state/UT pairing.
Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Tourism launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme for Integrated Development of theme-based Tourist Circuits for development of tourism infrastructure including last mile connectivity in the country.
The scheme was completely funded by the central government of India. Projects under the scheme are under the following identified themes; Eco-tourism, Wildlife, Buddhist, Desert, Spiritual, Ramayana, Krishna, Coastal, Northeast, Rural, Himalayan, Tribal and Heritage.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following institution has recently published the report ‘Mobilising Electric Vehicle Financing in India’?
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NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) India released a new report ‘Mobilising Electric Vehicle Financing in India’, which highlights the role of finance in the India’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and analyses that the transition will require a cumulative capital investment of USD 266 billion (Rs 19.7 lakh crore) in EVs, charging infrastructure, and batteries over the next decade.
The report also identifies a market size of USD 50 billion (Rs 3.7 lakh crore) for the financing of EVs in 2030—about 80% of the current size of India’s retail vehicle finance industry, worth USD 60 billion (Rs 4.5 lakh crore) today.
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NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) India released a new report ‘Mobilising Electric Vehicle Financing in India’, which highlights the role of finance in the India’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and analyses that the transition will require a cumulative capital investment of USD 266 billion (Rs 19.7 lakh crore) in EVs, charging infrastructure, and batteries over the next decade.
The report also identifies a market size of USD 50 billion (Rs 3.7 lakh crore) for the financing of EVs in 2030—about 80% of the current size of India’s retail vehicle finance industry, worth USD 60 billion (Rs 4.5 lakh crore) today.
