03 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA):

1. APTA is an initiative under the UN-ECOSOC for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) for trade expansion through exchange of tariff concessions among developing country members of the Asia Pacific Region.

2. It is a preferential trade agreement (PTA).

3. India has agreed to provide tariff concessions on 3,142 products to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, from July 1 under APTA.

Select the correct codes from the options given below.

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 Only

Inspired by: India to provide tariff concessions on 3,142 items to APTA members

Q.2) Which of the following best describes Project Sashakt?

a) It is an initiative of MoWCD to reduce Maternal Mortality and Child Malnutrition.

b) It is a project inscripted by Finance Ministry to solve NPA Crisis.

c) It is an five point strategy highlighted by NITI Aayog for ensuring Border Safety.

d) It is a project led by National Commission for Women for women empowerment.

Inspired by: Govt accepts 5-point plan to resolve NPAs, rules out bad bank

Q.3) Ramanuja was the main proponent of which major subschool of Vedanta Philosophy of Hinduism?

a) Vishishtadvaita

b) Shuddh Advaita

c) Advaita

d) Dvait Advaita

Inspired by: A 216-foot-tall celebration of Ramanuja

Q.4) Consider the following statements about National Consultations for Accessible Election:

1. ECI’s pursuit of ‘leave no voter behind’ with special focus on “Persons with Disabilities” (PwD) is a part of this programme.

2. “Accessible Elections” has been adopted as its central theme for this year’s National Voters’ Day celebrations.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [pib] ECI to hold a National Consultation on Accessible Elections

Q.5) Which of the following statements is/are not correct about Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS)?

1. It is a Public Sector Enterprise incorporated in 1969 by the Government of India.

2. It is a multi-sectoral, multinational and techno-commercial organization under the aegis of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

Select the correct code from the options given below:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] WAPCOS celebrates 50th foundation day

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