In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?
1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament
2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees
3. Finance Commission
4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
5. NITI Aayog
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Subject: Governance
Important aspects of Society
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In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.
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Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for
Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for
which of the following purposes?
1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets
2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini truck
3. Consumption requirements of farm households
4. Post-harvest expenses
5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility
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With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
2. A specified portion of each MPâs âfund must benefit SC/ST populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
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In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits
In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?
1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to
oneâs computer
2. Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it, if proved so
3. Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to minimize the loss in case of cyber extortion
4. Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third party files a suit
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With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:
1.All casual workers are entitled to Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2.All casual workers are entitled to regular working hours and overtime payment.
3.The government can, by notification, specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.
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In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers
In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?
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In India, what is the role of the Coal Controllerâs Organization (CCO)
In India, what is the role of the Coal Controllerâs Organization (CCO) ?
1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
3. It hears any objection to the Governmentâs notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.
4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.
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With reference to the âTea Boardâ in India, consider the following statements
With reference to the âTea Boardâ in India, consider the following statements :
1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.
2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. The Tea Boardâs Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.
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With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements :
1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
3. It has seamless portability across the country.
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With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct
With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places.
2. The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited.
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