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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), consider the following statements:
- It is a service connecting regional nodes.
- It is under the administration of National Capital Region Transport Corporation.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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RRTS, first of its kind project in India, with design speed of 180 kmph will use state of the art technologies for track structure, rolling stock and signalling system. RRTS is a new, dedicated, high speed, high capacity, comfortable commuter service connecting regional nodes in NCR. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
National Capital Region Transport Corporation, a Joint Venture of Government of India and State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi, is mandated to design, construct, operate & maintain rail based Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the National Capital Region. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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RRTS, first of its kind project in India, with design speed of 180 kmph will use state of the art technologies for track structure, rolling stock and signalling system. RRTS is a new, dedicated, high speed, high capacity, comfortable commuter service connecting regional nodes in NCR. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
National Capital Region Transport Corporation, a Joint Venture of Government of India and State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi, is mandated to design, construct, operate & maintain rail based Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the National Capital Region. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), consider the following statements:
- It is under the administration of Controller General of Accounts.
- It covers pensioners of the Central Government employed in Civil Ministries/Departments only.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
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The Central (Civil) pensions are authorized through Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) functioning under the Controller General of Accounts. CPAO is administering the ‘Scheme for Payment of Pensions to Central Government Civil Pensioners by Authorized Banks (both Public Sector and some Private sector Banks)’.Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The coverage of the Scheme extends to all pensioners of the Central Government employed in Civil Ministries/Departments (other than Railways, Posts, and Defence), National Capital Territory of Delhi, Union Territory Administrations without legislatures, retired Judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court and All India Service Officers. This Scheme also covers payment of pension to former Members of Parliament and the payment of pension and other amenities to the former Presidents/Vice Presidents of India. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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The Central (Civil) pensions are authorized through Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) functioning under the Controller General of Accounts. CPAO is administering the ‘Scheme for Payment of Pensions to Central Government Civil Pensioners by Authorized Banks (both Public Sector and some Private sector Banks)’.Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The coverage of the Scheme extends to all pensioners of the Central Government employed in Civil Ministries/Departments (other than Railways, Posts, and Defence), National Capital Territory of Delhi, Union Territory Administrations without legislatures, retired Judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court and All India Service Officers. This Scheme also covers payment of pension to former Members of Parliament and the payment of pension and other amenities to the former Presidents/Vice Presidents of India. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian Resource Panel (InRP) , consider the following statements:
- It is embedded within the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- It is implemented at national level.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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The Indian Resource Panel (InRP) was set up in November 2015.The InRP is an advisory panel embedded within the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Its role is to advise on key barriers to progress on resource efficiency at national, regional and sectoral levels and give practical suggestions on how to deal with them. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The Indian Resource Panel (InRP) was set up in November 2015.The InRP is an advisory panel embedded within the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Its role is to advise on key barriers to progress on resource efficiency at national, regional and sectoral levels and give practical suggestions on how to deal with them. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “SIMBEX”, recently in news, is related to which of the following?
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SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercises): It is a joint naval exercise b/w Indian and Singapore navies. Latest edition i.e. SIMBEX 17, was held in South China Sea in May 2017
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SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercises): It is a joint naval exercise b/w Indian and Singapore navies. Latest edition i.e. SIMBEX 17, was held in South China Sea in May 2017
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Malaria”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It is transmitted by the infective bite of Anopheles mosquito
- The Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria is neither a virus nor a bacterium
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. It is transmitted by the infective bite of Anopheles mosquito
Statement 2 is correct. The Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria is neither a virus nor a bacterium
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Statement 1 is correct. It is transmitted by the infective bite of Anopheles mosquito
Statement 2 is correct. The Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria is neither a virus nor a bacterium
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Hague Convention
- The Convention came into force in 1983.
- India ratified the convention recently .
- The convention provides for the prompt return of children wrongfully retained or removed from their habitual residence
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The Convention came into force in 1983.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Over 90 countries are signatories to it, India is yet to sign it
Statement is correct. The convention provides for the prompt return of children wrongfully retained or removed from their habitual residence
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Statement 1 is correct. The Convention came into force in 1983.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Over 90 countries are signatories to it, India is yet to sign it
Statement is correct. The convention provides for the prompt return of children wrongfully retained or removed from their habitual residence
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