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Q.1) Consider the following statements about the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2018:

1. This is a subject of Union List; hence parliament is entitled to make laws defining powers available to the States.

2. Accordingly sections 66A and 88A of the Act will empower the Centre to form a National Transportation Policy.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Change gears: amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act

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Q.2) Consider the following statements about Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP):

1. It is an initiative of Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India and Inland Waterways Authority of India.

2. It is aimed for capacity augmentation of navigation on all National Waterways.

3. It includes creation of infrastructure development like multi-modal and inter-modal terminals, Roll on – Roll off (Ro-Ro) facilities, ferry services, navigation aids etc.

Which of the given statements is/are mot correct?

a) Only 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] IWAI sets out on large public outreach along Ganga for Jal Marg Vikas Project

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Q.3) Which of the given statements is/are not correct about Asia-Pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD)?

1. It was established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.

2. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) is the founder agency of AIBD.

Select the correct codes from the options given below:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: DG AIR elected AIBD President

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about Defence India Startup Challenge:

1. It is an initiative to tap startups for finding safe and futuristic Indian solutions to critical needs of the three Armed Forces.

2. It has been set up in collaboration with FICCI.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: Defence Ministry throws 11 challenges at startups

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Q.5) Consider the following statements about Lateral Entry Scheme into civil services:

1. It will continue the UPSC system for reservations of seats into the services.

2. UPSC expert panel will do the initial screening and then recommend the concerned ministry about the candidate.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: Lateral entry of officers: Search panel decides UPSC will choose

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Q.1) Nagaraj Ruling of 2006 is related to which of the following issues?

a) Nikah Halala

b) Creamy Layer Issue

c) Reservations in Promotion

d) Prevention of Atrocity

Inspired by: Centre pushes for quota in promotion for SCs/STs

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Q.2) Consider the following statement about E-Pashudhan Haat Scheme:

1. It is a scheme under National Mission on Bovine Productivity.

2. Under this scheme , the online portal is set to provide online sale of fodder for livestocks, Milk Products etc.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [pib] E-Pashudhan Haat Scheme

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Q.3) Which of the given statement is/are correct with respect to the E-way bill:

1. It is an electronic waybill for inter-state movement of goods.

2. When an e-way bill is generated a unique e-way bill number (EBN) is allocated and is available to the supplier, recipient, and the transporter.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) Only 1

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Introduction of E-way Bill System

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about Strategic Investment Fund by NIIF:

1. This fund is established by RBI and regulated by SEBI.

2. It is aimed to invest in defence related projects.

3. The majority stakes of 51% is owned by Government of India.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 only

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: [pib] Strategic Investment Fund under NIIF

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Q.5) Consider the following statements about Vidya Lakshmi Portal for Scholarships:

1. It is developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

2. In this portal only girl students can view, apply and track the education loan applications to banks anytime, anywhere by accessing the portal.

Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [pib] Vidyalakshmi Portal for Education Loan

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Q.1) The prestigious Fields Medal is awarded for commendable contributions to which of the following discipline?

a) Space Science

b) Mathematics

c) Medicine

d) Meta-Physics

Inspired by: Indian-origin mathematician gets prestigious Fields Medal

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Q.2) Consider the following statements about Ashwin AAD Missile:

1. It is an anti-ballistic missile designed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles in the endo-atmosphere at an altitude of 30 km.

2. It is the only missile fuelled by cryogenic propellants.

3. It is equipped with advanced laser guided system.

Which of the given statements is are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: Ballistic Missile Interceptor AAD Successfully Flight Tested

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Q.3) Consider the following statement about colostrums:

1. They are the first vaccine injected to the newborn, immediately after their birth.

2. It is extremely rich in nutrients and antibodies.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India ranks 56th in early initiation of breastfeeding, say UNICEF, WHO

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about the 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill providing for a National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC):

1. The bill provides for the grant of constitutional status to NCBC.

2. According to the bill, Governor/Lt. Governor will specify the socially and educationally backward classes in the various states and union territories.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

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Q.5) Consider the following statements about Draft e-commerce policy, 2018:

1. It provides for localization of user data.

2. FDI is to be permitted in case where Indian company is majority stakeholder and product is made in India.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Discounting logic: on e-commerce policy

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about Monetary Policy Committee of RBI:

1. The meetings of MPC are held once a year after the annual financial statement is released.

2. Union Finance Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of MPC.

3. The setting up of a committee to decide on Monetary Policy was first proposed by the Raghuram Rajan Committee.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) Only 2

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Prudent increase: on RBI’s rate hike

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Q.2) Consider the following statements about Geographical Indications (GI):

1. It is granted as per the provisions of Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

2. GIs have been defined under Article 22(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: GI logo, tagline launched

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Q.3) Consider the following statements about Concessional Financing Scheme (CFS):

1. Concessional Financing Scheme (CFS) is aimed to support Indian Entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad.

2. The credit under this scheme is released by RBI.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Concessional Financing Scheme (CFS) to support Indian Entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad

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Q.4) State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index is released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Union Power Ministry and BEE

c) EESL and NITI Aaayog

d) None of the Above

Inspired by: [pib] Nationwide ‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ released

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Q.5) Consider the following statements about Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme:

1. It is a part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched in 2012.

2. It seeks to save energy consumption of 8 Core Industries.

3. The assigned energy savings targets are given incentives in the form of tradable energy saving certificates (ESCert).

Select the correct codes from the given statements.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 3 only

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Nationwide ‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ released

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018:

1. It aims to provide a comprehensive legislation to tackle illicit deposit schemes by completely prohibiting such activities.

2. All deposits taking schemes are necessarily required to be registered with SEBI only.

3. The bill is a replacement of Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2018.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 1 and 2

Inspired by: Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018

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Q.2) Consider the following statements about STA-1 status granted to India by US:

1. It will allow some exceptions to license for defense equipments exports from US.

2. India is the first Asian country to get this status.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: India gets STA-1 status from U.S.

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Q.3) Which of the given statements is correct about Mission for Integrated Development Horticulture (MIDH):

1. MIDH is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented for the holistic development of horticulture sector in the country.

2. It does cover Bamboo.

3. It has outlay of 100% for all states and UTs

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 2

Inspired by: [pib] Setting up of Vegetable Clusters

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about India Consensus project:

1. It is commissioned by Tata Trusts and the Copenhagen Consensus.

2. It conducts academic research to evaluate impact of policy initiatives.

Which of the given statements is are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Improving state finances by reducing power losses

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Q.5) Consider the following statements about National Biofuels Policy, 2018:

1. The policy restricts the scope of raw material for ethanol production by prohibiting the use of various grains, potatoes and sugarcanes etc. produced in surplus considering food security.

2. Rajasthan is the first state to implement this Policy.

Select the incorrect statements from the following:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: Rajasthan first State to implement biofuel policy

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