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International Relations

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty’:

  1. The INF Treaty applies only to ground-launched ballistic and cruise missile system.
  2. It is a bilateral treaty and is only applicable to USA and Russia.

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

Paracels Islands

Consider the following statements with respect to Paracels Islands:

  1. The Paracels Islands are clustered in the South East corner of the South China Sea.
  2. The Paracels Islands are claimed by China, Indonesia, Phillipines and Malaysia.

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

Biopolymers

Consider the following statements with respect to Biopolymers:

  1. Biopolymers are biodegradable in nature.
  2. Biopolymers are carbon negative.
  3. Lipids and Peptides are biopolymers.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):

  1. According to this scheme, Rs. 6000 per year will be provided to farmers having cultivable land up to 10 hectares.
  2. It will be fully funded by the Government of India.
  3. Direct transfer will be done in the bank accounts in 4 equal installments.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan’:

  1. It is a fixed pension scheme for the workers in the unorganized sector earning a monthly salary of less than Rs.20,000.
  2. Under this scheme, government will match the monthly contribution of workers with an equal contribution of its own.

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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