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Factoids for Prelims 2021

Hi,

Ranyo Ashoka, Himalayan nettle, Denisovan - Who would have thought of such random questions?

Creating this thread with the sole purpose of sharing facts that can be relevant for Prelims. While there is always this thought, that there is no end to learning and mugging up facts, but if we observe closely - the options are not very close and elimination is easy. By pooling our resources here, if we give it one reading also, the probability of retaining it on the D day and eliminating options increases exponentially. 

I request the aspirants to actively contribute here and let's hope that we strike gold on 31st ;). 

jack_Sparrow,curious_kidand112 otherslike this
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Determinants Of MSP
While recommending price policy of various commodities under its mandate, the Commission keeps in mind the various Terms of Reference (ToR) given to CACP in 2009. Accordingly, it analyzes

1) demand and supply;
2) cost of production;
3) price trends in the market, both domestic and international;
4) inter-crop price parity;
5) terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture;
6) a minimum of 50 percent as the margin over cost of production; and
7) likely implications of MSP on consumers of that product.

It may be noted that cost of production is an important factor that goes as an input in determination of MSP, but it is certainly not the only factor that determines MSP.

So answer seems D to me.


Conquer,Hornbill
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@Conquer Both domestic and international price trend are taken into consideration


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In which of the following protected area one can see Caracal, a medium sized wild cat in its natural habitat?
A. Ranthambore National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Bandipur National Park
D. Jaldapara National Park

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@Conquer One more wrong. Mera kya hoga.


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@Conquer It is now restricted to only 3 states - Gujarat, Rajasthan and Western Madhya Pradesh.
IUCN - Least Concern
Recently, added to the species recovery programme by NBWL
Now, there are total 23 species under the programme. 
Caracal can be seen in Ranthambore, Sariska Tiger reserve, Panna Tiger reserve

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-the-caracal-a-favourite-of-royals-now-critically-endangered-7206724/


Conquer,
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@Conquer No worries. Revise once again.


Conquer,
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@Hornbill Trying not to kill myself by overthinking. Thanks :-)


Hornbill,
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Nelson Mandela Rules, sometimes seen in news deals with?
A. Tax evasion
B. Treatment of prisoners
C. Responsible investment
D. Child education

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Hornbillsaid

In which of the following protected area one can see Caracal, a medium sized wild cat in its natural habitat?
A. Ranthambore National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Bandipur National Park
D. Jaldapara National Park

A?

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CERT-In is under MEITY

But, 

National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal is under Home Affairs Ministry. It handles reporting for both crimes against women/children as well as hacking, ransomware, malware etc.


Archand,
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Has any one prepared schemes in one liner notes or pdf.. like Nai roshni Svanidhi nidhi?

Please share..@AlphaCAT  ??

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Right to information under the RTI Act includes right to
1. Inspection of work, documents, records.
2. Obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode.
3. Taking notes, extracts, or certified copies of documents or records
A. None
B. 3 only
C. 1,2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only

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PursuitofHappynesssaid

Has any one prepared schemes in one liner notes or pdf.. like Nai roshni Svanidhi nidhi?

Please share..@AlphaCAT  ??

One liners ka toh pata nahi . I had made notes here and there so , at this point i am not compiling them rather i just hovered over Eco PT365 and a scheme compilation .2021 Final Lap - Schemes.pdf Schemes.pdf

Akbar_Birbal,
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Arrange the following from North ti South.

Manama, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh.

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Manama - riyadh - doha -dubai ( confused b/w doha and riyadh)
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@sstarrr answer is in same order. Riyadh seems to be more northern than other two if one looks map but it's not. 

Order from N to S Manama, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh

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