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1
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the India report on Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI) Wave-1?
A
LASI is a full-scale national survey of scientific investigation of the health, economic, and social determinants and consequences of population ageing in India.
B
About 40 per cent of the elderly people have one or the other disability and 20 per cent have issues related to mental health.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare released INDIA REPORT on Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI) Wave-1 on the virtual platform. LASI is a full-scale national survey of scientific investigation of the health, economic, and social determinants and consequences of population ageing in India. About 40 per cent of the elderly people have one or the other disability and 20 per cent have issues related to mental health.
2
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the First Advance Estimates (FAE)?
A
The real GDP at 2011-12 prices in 2020-21 has been estimated to contract by 7.7 per cent and nominal GDP at current prices by 4.2 per cent.
B
As per quarterly estimates of NSO, real GDP contracted by 45.7 percent in first half of 2020-21.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer: The real GDP at 2011-12 prices in 2020-21 has been estimated to contract by 7.7 per cent and nominal GDP at current prices by 4.2 per cent.
Explanation:
India’s real GDP in the ongoing financial year 2020-21 is seen contracting by 7.7 per cent from a growth rate of 4.2 per cent in 2019-20, according to the first advance estimates of GDP released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI). As per quarterly estimates of NSO, real GDP contracted by 15.7 percent in first half of 2020-21.
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3
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the auctions for 4G spectrum?
A
The Union government owns all the publicly available assets within the geographical boundaries of the country, which also include airwaves.
B
Spectrum is subdivided into bands which have single frequency.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer:The Union government owns all the publicly available assets within the geographical boundaries of the country, which also include airwaves.
Explanation:
Telecom operators can get spectrum in the 900 megahertz band, used for 4G services, in the upcoming auction for less than half the price paid for several circles in previous auctions, as per the base prices declared by the Department of Telecom. The Union government owns all the publicly available assets within the geographical boundaries of the country, which also include airwaves.
4
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Liberalised MSME AEO Package?
A
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has taken a new initiative to introduce its flagship “Liberalised MSME AEO Package” for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
B
It is a voluntary compliance programme which enables swifter Customs clearance for accredited stakeholders in the global supply chain.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has taken a new initiative to introduce its flagship “Liberalised MSME AEO Package” for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). CBIC’s flagship “Liberalised MSME AEO Package” scheme is a voluntary compliance programme which enables swifter Customs clearance for accredited stakeholders in the global supply chain viz. importers, exporters, logistic service providers, custodians etc.
5
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Coriander?
A
The Hadoti region of South-East Rajasthan and Guna district of Madhya Pradesh are known for coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) production and contributes major share in coriander export from the country.
B
All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds (as a spice) are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
The Hadoti region of South-East Rajasthan and Guna district of Madhya Pradesh are known for coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) production and contributes major share in coriander export from the country. Ramganj APMC Mandi located at Kota district is the largest coriander mandi in Asia, and thus Ramganj is also known as the ‘Coriander city’. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds (as a spice) are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.
7
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the “New Industrial Development Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir”?
A
It aims to take industrial development to the block level, which is first time in any Industrial Incentive Scheme of the Government of India.
B
The main purpose of the scheme is to generate employment which directly leads to the socio economic development of the area.
C
Both A & B
D
All of these
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Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a scheme for the industrial development of Jammu & Kashmir. The proposal of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for the Central Sector scheme has been approved with a total outlay of ₹28,400 crore up to 2037. Government of India has formulated New Industrial Development Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir (J&K IDS, 2021) as Central Sector Scheme for the development of Industries in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. The main purpose of the scheme is to generate employment which directly leads to the socio economic development of the area.
7
G Kishan Reddy committee, recently in news, is related to
A
On Small Scale Industries
B
Protect the language, culture and land of Ladakh
C
Decide the appropriate level of reserves that the RBI should hold
D
None of these
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Answer: Protect the language, culture and land of Ladakh
Explanation:
Centre has decided to form a committee to protect the language, culture and land of Ladakh and ensuring citizen's participation in the Union Territory's development. The Committee will be headed by the Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy and will include elected representatives from Ladakh, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, central government, and the Ladakh administration.
8
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas”?
A
It is a celebratory day observed on 9 January, a day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.
B
The theme of the Convention this year is “Redefining engagement with the Indian diaspora".
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer:It is a celebratory day observed on 9 January, a day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.
Explanation:
The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention organized on 9th January in virtual format in the backdrop of COVID pandemic. The theme of the Convention this year is "Contributing to Atma Nirbhar Bharat". The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and featured a keynote address by the Chief Guest Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname.
9
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the advisory for management of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC)?
A
The advisory envisages empowering gram panchayats in dealing with the problematic wild animals as per the section 11 (1) (b) of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
B
It also calls for Payment of a portion of ex-gratia as interim relief within 24 hours of the incident to the victim/family.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
The Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in its 60th meeting approved the advisory for management of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in the country to expedite effective inter-departmental coordinated actions. The advisory makes important prescriptions for the States/ Union Territories for dealing with Human-Wildlife conflict situations and seeks expedited inter-departmental coordinated and effective actions. It also calls for Payment of a portion of ex-gratia as interim relief within 24 hours of the incident to the victim/family.
10
Which of the following countries involved in Conflict over Nile river?
A
Egypt
B
Sudan
C
Ethiopia
D
All of these
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Explanation:
The 145-meter (475-foot-high) hydropower project initiated by Ethiopia was the cause of the conflict. Given the dam’s location on the Blue Nile tributary, it might allow Ethiopia to realize control of the flow of the river’s waters. The River Blue Nile may be a tributary of the Nile, which carries about two-thirds of the river's water and most of the silt. Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan are the forefront of this dispute.
