Current Affairs Question - 03 October 2019
National Rankings, Reports, Survey And Index
Eight Core Industries
The output of India’s eight infrastructure sectors contracted for the first time in more than four years according to the report released by the government. Consider the following statements about the eight core Industries:
- The eight core sector industries consist of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity.
- These comprise 50.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National International Institutions, Agencies & Fora
United Nations Conference On Trade And Development (UNCTAD)
Recently, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD’s) in its Trade and Development Report 2019 has recommended for the adoption of a unitary taxation system for the Multi-National Enterprises.Consider the following statements regarding the UNCTAD.
- It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations GeneralAssembly in 1964.
- Trade and Development Report and World Investment Report is published by the UNCTAD.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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