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Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme:

  1. Under the SGB Scheme, bonds are denominated in units of hundred grams of gold and multiples thereof.
  2. The bonds can be used as collateral for loans.
  3. The indexation benefits are also provided to long-term capital gains arising to any person on transfer of bond.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme

Which of the following are advantages of Gold Bonds over Physical Possession of Gold?

  1. Gold Bonds are more liquid.
  2. They are safer than Physical Gold.
  3. There is no issue of wear & tear.
  4. A common person trusts Gold Bond more than Physical Gold.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

World Gold Council Report

Consider the following statements:

  1. As per recent reports of World Gold Council, India has the highest reserve of Gold in the world.
  2. SGB scheme aims to reduce India’s Current Account Deficit.

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

Composite Materials

Consider the following statements about Composite Materials:

  1. Composite materials have high expansion under thermal environment making them ideal materials for spacecraft applications.
  2. Plywood is an example of composite material.

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

Mrinal

. ‘Mrinal’ has a peculiar significance in India’s Space programme; this is related to?

A
India’s First Launch Pad for Rockets
B
India’s First Mission in Space
C
India’s First Orbiter around Moon
D
India’s First Composite Solid Propellant

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis REIT:

  1. All REITs have to be listed on Stock Exchange.
  2. REIT works on the same model as that of Mutual Funds.
  3. Minimum Investment has been pegged to Rs. 1 lakhs.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT):

  1. The REIT pools the money from retail investors for investing money in the Real Estate Sector.
  2. 90% of the profit from REIT shall be given as dividends to the investors.
  3. It is regulated by the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Sampriti Exercise

Consider the following statements about ‘Sampriti Exercise’:

  1. It is a joint military exercise between India and Nepal.
  2. Recent edition of this exercise was conducted at Kathmandu.

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

Wildlife Sanctuary

Which forest reserve acts as a connecting link between the Kanha National Park and Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary?

A
Sariska Tiger Reserve
B
Talley Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Phen Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary

Feed In Tariff Model (FiT)

Choose the correct statement(s) vis-à-vis Feed in Tariff Model (FiT):

A
This model is generally used for non-renewable source of energy.
B
This model is generally used for renewable source of energy
C
This model is generally used for the auction of coal mines.
D
This model is generally used for the auction of spectrum in telecom sector.
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