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Institution Of Lokpal

Consider the following statements with respect to Institution of Lokpal in India:

  1. The institution of Lokpal is a non -statutory body.
  2. The Constitution Review Commission headed by M.N. Venkatchaliah recommended appointment of the Lokpal for the first time.
  3. Lokpal is a multimember body, made up of one chairperson and maximum of 10 members.
  4. Former Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose has beenappointed as India’s first anti-corruption ombudsman i.e.Lokpal.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

India Cooling Action Plan

Consider the following statements with respect to India Cooling Action Plan:

  1. Reduce cooling demand across sectors by 20% to 25% by 2037-38.
  2. Reduce cooling energy requirements by 25% to 40% by 2020.
  3. It will help skilled workforce for better livelihoods and environmental protection.

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

Mission SHAKTI - Anti-Satellite Missile Test (ASAT)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ASAT Missile Test:

  1. It demonstrates ISRO’s capability to hit and destroy satellites in space through missiles launched from the ground.
  2. India became the 2nd country after US to have this capability.
  3. India’s ASAT maximum range is up to 1000 km only.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Mission SHAKTI - Anti-Satellite Missile Test (ASAT)

‘Mission Shakti’ sometimes seen in the news is related to?

A
Empowerment of Women
B
Vaccination of Children
C
App to Report Human Trafficking of Girls
D
Anti-satellite Missile Test

Small Farmer’s Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)

Consider the following statements about Small Farmer’s Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC):

  1. The SFAC is an autonomous body that is promoted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
  2. e-NAM portal is implemented by the SFAC.
  3. The role of State SFACs is to aggressively promote agribusiness project development in their respective states.

Choose the incorrect statement(s) from the code given below:

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

Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND)

Consider the following statements about Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND):

  1. It is a central regulatory authority responsible for the analysis and processing of the data related to suspected financial transactions done across India and outside India.
  2. It acts as central repository for the data base on cash transactions and suspicious transactions.

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
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