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10 PM Quiz: March 19, 2019
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Padma awards
- The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee headed by prime minister
- Padma Vibhushan award comprises a Sanad (Certificate) issued under the hand and seal of the President and a cash prize of 50 lakh
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee. The committee is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. It includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and 4-6 eminent personalities as its members.
The Padma award is just an honour. No cash allowance or any facility/benefit in terms of concession etc. in rail/air travel is attached to these awards.
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The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee. The committee is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. It includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and 4-6 eminent personalities as its members.
The Padma award is just an honour. No cash allowance or any facility/benefit in terms of concession etc. in rail/air travel is attached to these awards.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA)
- The NAA has been constituted under Central GST Act, 2017
- NAA’s main function is to ensure that traders are not realizing unfair profit by charging high price from the consumers in the name of GST.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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The NAA has been constituted under Section 171 of the Central GST Act, 2017 to ensure that the reduction in rate of tax or the benefit of input tax credit is passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
NAA’s main function is to ensure that traders are not realizing unfair profit by charging high price from the consumers in the name of GST.The responsibility of the NAA is to examine and check such profiteering activities and recommend punitive actions including cancellation of licenses
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The NAA has been constituted under Section 171 of the Central GST Act, 2017 to ensure that the reduction in rate of tax or the benefit of input tax credit is passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
NAA’s main function is to ensure that traders are not realizing unfair profit by charging high price from the consumers in the name of GST.The responsibility of the NAA is to examine and check such profiteering activities and recommend punitive actions including cancellation of licenses
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about AFINDEX
- It is a Joint naval Exercise between the Indian navy and 16 African nations
- It aims to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter through practical,comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.
Choose the correct option
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AFINDEX is a Joint Field Training Exercise between the Indian Army and 16 African nations. The 2019 edition will be conducted in Pune from March 18 to 27.
It aims to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter through practical comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.
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AFINDEX is a Joint Field Training Exercise between the Indian Army and 16 African nations. The 2019 edition will be conducted in Pune from March 18 to 27.
It aims to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter through practical comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act?
- Socialist
- liberty
- Equality
- Integrity
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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The 42nd Amendment also amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”. It changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.
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The 42nd Amendment also amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”. It changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Large hydropower projects are considered as renewable source of energy in India
- Only Small hydropower projects can sell renewable energy certificates under non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) to discoms.
Choose the correct option
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The government has recently declared large Hydropower Projects (LHPs) as Renewable Energy source. At present, only small hydropower projects (SHPs) i.e. those up to 25MW are categorized as Renewable Energy.
The government has also allowed LHPs sell renewable energy certificates under non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) to discoms. Discoms are required to either purchase specified proportion of renewable energy or buy renewable energy certificates in lieu of that. Accordingly, the Hydro Purchase Obligation (HPO) as a separate system will be commissioned within non-solar RPO to cover LHPs. At present, SHPs are already covered under non solar RPO.
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The government has recently declared large Hydropower Projects (LHPs) as Renewable Energy source. At present, only small hydropower projects (SHPs) i.e. those up to 25MW are categorized as Renewable Energy.
The government has also allowed LHPs sell renewable energy certificates under non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) to discoms. Discoms are required to either purchase specified proportion of renewable energy or buy renewable energy certificates in lieu of that. Accordingly, the Hydro Purchase Obligation (HPO) as a separate system will be commissioned within non-solar RPO to cover LHPs. At present, SHPs are already covered under non solar RPO.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements on United Nation High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR):
- The office of united nations high commissioner for refugee was established by united nation security council
- It provides services to support asylum-seekers in health, vocational skills and livelihoods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Both the statements are correct
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland and it is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
UNHCR together with its partners and civil society provides a range of services to support refugees and asylum-seekers in health, education, legal counseling, vocational skills and livelihoods.
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Both the statements are correct
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland and it is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
UNHCR together with its partners and civil society provides a range of services to support refugees and asylum-seekers in health, education, legal counseling, vocational skills and livelihoods.
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