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VAJRA Scheme

Consider the following statements about the VAJRA Scheme:

  1. Only public funded academic institutions and national laboratories are eligible to host the VAJRA Faculty.
  2. NITI Aayog is responsible for implementing this scheme.

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

Model Code Of Conduct (MCC)

Consider the following statements regarding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC):

  1. The Code of Conduct enjoys a statutory backing and therefore the EC can disqualify a candidate if he/ she violate the Code.
  2. The Code of Conduct comes into force immediately after the elections are announced by the EC.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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

Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Consider the following statements:

  1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission is run by the Ministry of Rural Development.
  2. Rashtritya Kamdhenu Aayog aims to improve sustainable genetic upgrading of cow resources, and to enhance production and productivity of cows.

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

Price Monitoring And Research Unit

Which among the following became the first state to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices?

A
Kerala
B
​Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
West Bengal

Operating Ratio

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Operating Ratio:

  1. Higher the value of operating ratio, more efficient the organization is.
  2. Railway has decided to improve its operating ratio from 95% in 2017-18 to 98% in 2018-19.

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

Dharmarajika Stupa

Consider the following statements:

  1. Dharmarajika Stupa at Sarnath was built by Chandragupta II to commemorate Buddha’s first sermon.
  2. Faahien left detailed accounts of the Dharmarajika Stupa and Ashok’s Lion Pillar.
  3. Humayun sought refuge in Sarnath while he was escaping from the Battle of Chausa.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Fiscal Stimulus

Some economists are of the view that Government has provided the much needed ‘Fiscal Stimulus’ to the economy. Which among the following initiatives will constitute the Fiscal Stimulus to the economy?

  1. Reducing the taxes on products to boost consumption.
  2. Government starts spending more.
  3. RBI decreases its CRR.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Pink Revolution

‘Pink Revolution’ is related to:

A
Horticulture Sector
B
Empowerment of Women
C
Meat and Poultry Processing sector
D
Start Ups

National Statistical Commission (NSC)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘National Statistical Commission (NSC)’:

  1. NSC is a statutory body and was the outcome of Rangarajan Commission.
  2. The Chief Statistician of India is the secretary of NSC.
  3. It works under the office of CSO (Central Statistical Office) and National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO).

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Interim Budget

Consider the following statements:

  1. Interim Budget is a full budget in all practical sense, but is made by the government during the last year of its term.
  2. ‘Vote On Account’ deals only with the revenue side of the government’s budget.
  3. ‘Vote On Account’ is normally valid for 2 months.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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