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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Consider the following statements about the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):

  1. It works under the aegis of United Nations.
  2. It looks into the matters of money laundering only.
  3. It’s headquarter is housed at the UNGA secretariat.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
None

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Which among the following islands are a part of the Andaman & Nicobar Group?

  1. Hutbay Island
  2. Long Island
  3. Smith Island
  4. Agatti Island

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 2, 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2, 3, 4 only

Island Development Agency (IDA)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Island Development Agency (IDA):

  1. IDA is headed by the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.
  2. IDA works under the aegis of NITI Aayog.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Programme

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Programme’:

  1. Central financial assistance can be provided to government buildings and educational institutions.
  2. It aims to achieve cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from roof top solar projects by 2022.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

KUSUM Scheme

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘KUSUM scheme’:

  1. This scheme will lead to decentralisation of the production of solar power.
  2. The program will aid in the de-dieseling of the agricultural sector in India.
  3. Subsidy burden on DISCOMS in the sector of agriculture will be Increased to a large extent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above

Most Favored Nation Status (MFN)

The concept of MFN is common to which of the following agreements?

  1. Nagoya Protocol
  2. GATT
  3. GATS
  4. TRIPS.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
, 2, 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2, 3, 4 only

Most Favored Nation Status (MFN)

MFN status is related to which of the following organization?

A
World Bank
B
IMF
C
WTO
D
ASEAN

Beggar-thy-Neighbour

What does the term ‘Beggar-thy-Neighbour’ mean?

A
Line of credit given to under-developed economies
B
Soft loan given to developing economies by financial institutions
C
‘Debt trap’ mechanism practised by the loan giving country which finally intends to capture the important installations of that country
D
Steps taken in such a manner that hurts your neighbouring countries economically

Mariculture

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Mariculture:

  1. It is a specialised branch of aquaculture that is related to cultivation of plants & fishes in fresh water.
  2. Dugong & Green Turtle depends upon sea weeds for food.
  3. Sea weeds are calorie dense and are deficient in Omega 3 & Omega 6 fatty acids.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None

Trans Fats

Consider the following statements about ‘fats’:

  1. Most animal fats are unsaturated while plants and fish based fats are saturated.
  2. Trans fats increases Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and decreases High Density Lipo Protein (HDL).
  3. Saturated fats are more susceptible to rancidity (Oxidation of fats) compared to unsaturated fats.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only
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