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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsConsider following statements about Coastal Regulation Zones 2018 notification
- It is based on recommendation on Shailesh Nayak Committee
- It allows temporary Tourism facilities in No Development Zone(NDZ) in CRZ III areas
Select the statement which is/are correct.
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- CRZ 2018 notification is based on recommendation of Shailesh Nayak committee constituted by Ministry of Environment in June 2014 for comprehensive evaluation of provisions under CRZ 2011 notification as demanded by various coastal States/UTs along with other stakeholders
- CRZ 2018 notification permits temporary tourism facilities such as shacks, toilet blocks, drinking water facilities etc. in beaches and same is also now permissible in the “No Development Zone” (NDZ) of the CRZ-III areas but minimum distance of 10 m from HTL should be maintained for setting up of such facilities
- CRZ 2018 notification stipulate No Development Zone of 20 m for all islands close to the mainland coast and for all Backwater Islands in the mainland. For bringing uniformity in treatment of such regions due to space limitations and unique geography of such regions
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- CRZ 2018 notification is based on recommendation of Shailesh Nayak committee constituted by Ministry of Environment in June 2014 for comprehensive evaluation of provisions under CRZ 2011 notification as demanded by various coastal States/UTs along with other stakeholders
- CRZ 2018 notification permits temporary tourism facilities such as shacks, toilet blocks, drinking water facilities etc. in beaches and same is also now permissible in the “No Development Zone” (NDZ) of the CRZ-III areas but minimum distance of 10 m from HTL should be maintained for setting up of such facilities
- CRZ 2018 notification stipulate No Development Zone of 20 m for all islands close to the mainland coast and for all Backwater Islands in the mainland. For bringing uniformity in treatment of such regions due to space limitations and unique geography of such regions
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsconsider the following statement about generalised system of preferences
- It is U.S. trade program designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry
- Recently US has announced eligibility review of India, Indonesia and Kazakhstan for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
Select the statement which is/are correct.
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The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a U.S. trade program designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry for up to 4,800 products from 129 designated beneficiary countries and territories. US congress has voted to renew the GSP through 2020.
US has announced eligibility review of India, Indonesia and Kazakhstan for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). For India, the GSP country eligibility review is based on concerns related to its compliance with the GSP market access criterion.
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The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a U.S. trade program designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry for up to 4,800 products from 129 designated beneficiary countries and territories. US congress has voted to renew the GSP through 2020.
US has announced eligibility review of India, Indonesia and Kazakhstan for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). For India, the GSP country eligibility review is based on concerns related to its compliance with the GSP market access criterion.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- Wahabi are member of a most liberal Sunni Muslim sect
- The vast majority of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent belong to the Wahabi sect
Select the statement which is/are correct.
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Wahabi a member of a strictly orthodox Sunni Muslim sect. The vast majority of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent belong to the Hanafi sect based on the most liberal school of Islamic jurisprudence.
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Wahabi a member of a strictly orthodox Sunni Muslim sect. The vast majority of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent belong to the Hanafi sect based on the most liberal school of Islamic jurisprudence.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements on Constitution bench of the Supreme court:
- It must have at least five judges of the court.
- It is constituted by President of India.
Select the statement which is/are correct.
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Constitution bench is the name given to the benches of the Supreme Court of India which consist of at least five judges of the court which sit to decide any case “involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation” of the Constitution of India.
It is implicit in the Article 145(3) of the indian constitution. Chief Justice of India constitutes the constitution bench.
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Constitution bench is the name given to the benches of the Supreme Court of India which consist of at least five judges of the court which sit to decide any case “involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation” of the Constitution of India.
It is implicit in the Article 145(3) of the indian constitution. Chief Justice of India constitutes the constitution bench.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was a statutory body proposed to replace the present Collegium system of appointing judges.
- It consists of six members namely the Chief Justice of India, the two most senior judges of the Supreme Court, the Law Minister, and two ‘eminent persons
Select the statement which is/are correct.
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The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was a Constitutional body proposed to replace the present Collegium system of appointing judges.
It will consist of six people — the Chief Justice of India, the two most senior judges of the Supreme Court, the Law Minister, and two ‘eminent persons (nominated for 3 years and not eligible for reappointment) by Chief Justice of India, Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
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The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was a Constitutional body proposed to replace the present Collegium system of appointing judges.
It will consist of six people — the Chief Justice of India, the two most senior judges of the Supreme Court, the Law Minister, and two ‘eminent persons (nominated for 3 years and not eligible for reappointment) by Chief Justice of India, Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Open acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) is a part of Hydrocarbons Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP).
- Under the programme, exploration companies can select their operation blocks without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Open acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) is a part of Hydrocarbons Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP). It aims at enabling faster survey and assessment of areas with oil and gas potential. Under the programme, exploration companies can select their operation blocks without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.
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Open acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) is a part of Hydrocarbons Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP). It aims at enabling faster survey and assessment of areas with oil and gas potential. Under the programme, exploration companies can select their operation blocks without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Asiatic Lion Conservation Project:
- The project is launched for protection and conservation of Asiatic Lion and its ecosystem.
- Wildlife institute of India has been entrusted with the management of the project by the government of India.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct:
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has launched the “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” with an aim to protect and conserve the world’s last ranging free population of Asiatic Lion and its associated ecosystem. The Union minister further stated that the total budget of the project for 3 years that amounts to nearly Rs. 9784 lakh will be funded from the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- Development of Wildlife Habitat (CSS-DWH) with the contributing ratio being 60:40 of Central and State share.
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has launched the “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” with an aim to protect and conserve the world’s last ranging free population of Asiatic Lion and its associated ecosystem. The Union minister further stated that the total budget of the project for 3 years that amounts to nearly Rs. 9784 lakh will be funded from the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- Development of Wildlife Habitat (CSS-DWH) with the contributing ratio being 60:40 of Central and State share.
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