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FDI & FII

Consider the following statements:

  1. Huge inflow of FDI will lead to depreciation of currency in India.
  2. Outflow of FIIs (Foreign Institution Investors) will lead to appreciation of currency.

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

Monetary Policy Committee

Consider the following statements with respect to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

  1. It is a six member body that has to meet at least 4 times a year and is chaired by the RBI Governor.
  2. The rate is decided by voting and only in case of a tie, the chairman will have the second vote or casting vote.

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

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)’ Campaign:

  1. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is the nodal ministry of this scheme at central level.
  2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
  3. The scheme is being implemented as a tri-ministerial convergent effort of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare along with Ministry of Home Affairs.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the Above

Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India (IBBI)

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  2. IBBI has 8 members, including representatives from the Ministries of Finance and Law and the Reserve Bank of India.
  3. It functions under Ministry of Finance.
  4. IBBI has also been designated as the ‘Authority’ under the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation Rules), 2017 for regulation and development of the profession of valuers in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
None of the above

New Mineral Policy, 2019

Consider the following statements regarding New Mineral Policy, 2019 (NMP 2019):

  1. The Policy proposes to grant status of industry to mining activity to boost financing of mining for private sector and for acquisitions of mineral assets in other countries by private sector.
  2. There is no provision regarding the private sector for participation in the new policy.
  3. NMP 2019 aims to attract private investment through incentives while the efforts will be made to maintain a database of mineral resources and tenements under mining tenement systems.
  4. The 2019 Policy also introduces the concept of Inter-Generational Equity that deals with the well-being not only of the present generation but also of the generations to come.

Which of the following statements given above is/are incorrect?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
1 and 3
D
None of the above

The Mizoram Maintenance Of Household Registers Bill, 2019

Consider the following statements regarding the Maintenance of Household Registers Bill, 2019:

  1. The bill was passed by the Mizoram Legislative Assembly in order to detect illegal migrants at the village and town level.
  2. The bill defines citizens as a person registered as such or having requisite qualification as prescribed under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
  3. The bill proposes to create 3 registers namely one for the citizen residents, second for non-citizen residents and the third for occasional visitors.
  4. President of village council, town committee will be the registering authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Festival Of Innovation And Entrepreneurship (FINE)

Consider the following statements with respect to Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE):

  1. It is organised by NITI Aayog.
  2. It will provide a platform for innovators for building linkages with potential stakeholders.
  3. It includes an “In-Residence” Program as part of which a batch of ten innovation scholars will stay within the President’s Estate.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Pinaka

Consider the following statements with respect to Pinaka:

  1. Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in Israel.
  2. It can lay anti-personnel and anti-tank mines at a short notice.
  3. It will be delivered to India next year.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Rhinos In India

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Rhinos in India?

  1. In India, only one-horned Rhino is found.
  2. Rhinos can be found in the Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, Pobitora Reserve Forest and Orang National Park.
  3. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

UNNATEE

Consider the following statements with respect to UNNATEE.

  1. It is a scheme being implemented by the Ministry of Finance.
  2. The primary objective would be to reduce poverty in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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