Current Affairs Test, 10- 16 March
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Election Commission of India (ECI):
- CEC holds the office during pleasure of the President.
- Condition of office and tenure of office for the Election Commissioner is provided under Article 324 of Indian Constitution.
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Only 1
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Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India (ECI):
- Expenditure of ECI is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Article 324 of Indian Constitution has clearly defined the qualification for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
- CEC is placed in a distinctly higher position compared to other Election Commissioners.
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3 only
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2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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None of the above
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Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Election Commission of India (ECI):
- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners can be removed by the process of impeachment as that of a Supreme Court Judge.
- If difference of opinion arises amongst the CEC and two other Election Commissioners, CEC will have the Veto Power.
- The decisions of Election Commission can only be challenged in the Supreme Court of India.
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1 only
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2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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None of the above
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ECI is entrusted with conducting elections for?
- State Assemblies
- Panchayat Elections
- Office of Speaker
- Office of Vice President
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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2, 3, 4 only
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‘Kakoijana Reserved Forest’ sometimes seen in the news is present in the state of?
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Arunachal Pradesh
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B |
Meghalaya
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C |
Assam
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D |
Tripura
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Consider the following statements vis-à-vis One Belt-One Road Initiative:
- The ‘One Road’ refers to the ocean-going Maritime Silk Road.
- The ‘One Belt’ refers to the land-based Silk Road Economic Belt.
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China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects Kashgar to?
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Chabahar
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B |
Kyaukpyu
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C |
Gwadar
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D |
Hambantota
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What are the benefits that China will accrue via BRI?
- It will boost Chinese Soft Power.
- It will boost development in Western China.
- It will convert Indo-Pacific belt into Sino-centric belt.
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1, 2 and 3
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2 only
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What are the benefits that China will accrue via BRI?
- It will boost Chinese Soft Power.
- It will boost development in Western China.
- It will convert Indo-Pacific belt into Sino-centric belt.
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Which of the following countries is a part of the G7 Grouping?
- Italy
- US
- Canada
- South Korea
- Japan
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1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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2, 3 and 4 only
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Consider the following statements:
- This wildlife sanctuary borders Periyar Tiger Reserve and is present in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- This wildlife sanctuary acts as an Elephant Corridor and Buffer Zone for the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- Wood Snake is point endemic to this wildlife sanctuary.
These references are with respect to?
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Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary
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B |
Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
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C |
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
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D |
Megamali Wildlife Sanctuary
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Consider the following statements:
- Sirsi Supari is the first arecanut to get a GI tag status.
- Sirsi Supari is grown in the state of Kerala.
- Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement.
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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2 only
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Consider the following statements about the GI Tag Status:
- ‘Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India’ is the tagline for Geographical Indications in India.
- GI tag once given is valid for lifetime of the product.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following products with its GI Tag of the state:
Products | State | |
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Kani Shawls | Himachal Pradesh | |
Kadaknath | Chattisgarh | |
Kinnal toys | Kerala |
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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None
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Consider the following statements vis-à-vis recently released SIPRI Report on Arms Imports/ Exports:
- US continued to be India’s largest arms supplier, accounting for 62% of India’s arms imports between 2013 and 2017.
- China’s major export destinations for weapons are Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements about ‘SIPRI’ (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute):
- It is an intergovernmental organization working under the aegis of United Nations.
- SIPRI's financial support is primarily drawn from IMF & World Bank.
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Only 1
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Both 1 and 2
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Choose the correct statement(s) vis-à-vis Feed in Tariff Model (FiT):
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This model is generally used for non-renewable source of energy.
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This model is generally used for renewable source of energy
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This model is generally used for the auction of coal mines.
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This model is generally used for the auction of spectrum in telecom sector.
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Consider the following statements with respect to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):
- SECI comes under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and is dedicated to the solar energy sector only.
- SECI has been renamed as Renewable Energy Corporation of India.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Which among the following states are best suited for Wind Power Generation?
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Kerala
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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2, 3 and 4 only
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Consider the following statements:
- In India, solar energy has more share than wind energy at present.
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 121 countries which lies completely between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
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Both 1 and 2
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None
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A frog that has recently been discovered from the Western Ghats has been named after which tribal community?
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Dongaria Kondh
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B |
Irula
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C |
Kurichiya
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D |
Munda
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Consider the following statements vis-à-vis REIT:
- All REITs have to be listed on Stock Exchange.
- REIT works on the same model as that of Mutual Funds.
- Minimum Investment has been pegged to Rs. 1 Lakhs.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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Consider the following statements vis-à-vis REIT:
- All REITs have to be listed on Stock Exchange.
- REIT works on the same model as that of Mutual Funds.
- Minimum Investment has been pegged to Rs. 1 Lakhs.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Which of the following are the benefits of REIT?
- It provides easier access of funds to builders.
- Provides tradability in the stock exchange.
- It provides an opportunity to retail investors to diversify portfolio by investing in real estate.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements vis-à-vis REIT:
- The REIT pools the money from retail investors for investing money in the Real Estate Sector.
- 90% of the profit from REIT shall be given as dividends to the investors.
- It is regulated by the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements about ‘Sampriti Exercise’:
- It is a joint military exercise between India and Nepal.
- Recent edition of this exercise was conducted at Kathmandu.
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Only 1
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Which forest reserve acts as a connecting link between the Kanha National Park and Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary?
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Sariska Tiger Reserve
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B |
Talley Wildlife Sanctuary
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C |
Phen Wildlife Sanctuary
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D |
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
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