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07 Sep 2024 06:03

Q6. With reference to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, consider the following statements:

1.  The NFSA aims to provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate quantities of quality food at affordable prices.

2.  It covers various stages of life, including children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

3.  The NFSA is implemented through the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), which aims to distribute food grains to eligible households.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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07 Sep 2024 06:00

Q4. With reference to the Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth (SAMRIDH) scheme, consider the following statements:

1.  The scheme aims to support and accelerate software product startups in India.
2.  It focuses on providing funding, mentorship, and market access to help startups scale their products and businesses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Sep 2024 05:55

Q2. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Vertical Fiscal Imbalance occurs when there is a mismatch between the revenue-raising powers and expenditure responsibilities of different levels of government.

Statement-II:

States may face fiscal stress due to the imbalance which leads to higher borrowing and debt levels.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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07 Sep 2024 05:52

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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06 Sep 2024 09:49

Q5. Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME), consider the following statements:

1. The Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions methodology is an innovative approach developed by the World Food Programme.

2. The primary goal of FRAME is to quantify the avoided methane emissions and other benefits from redirecting food loss and waste to direct human consumption through food recovery and redistribution operations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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06 Sep 2024 09:33

Q1. With reference to the Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS), consider the following statements:

1.  CPPS aims to modernize pension disbursements under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS).

2.  Under the CPPS pensioners of the country can receive their pension from any bank, any branch, anywhere in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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05 Sep 2024 08:26

Q5. With reference to the Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises (AgriSURE)Fund, consider the following statements:

1.  The AgriSURE Fund is a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the SEBI.

2.  AgriSURE Fund is registered as a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with SEBI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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05 Sep 2024 08:23

Q3. With reference to the review petition, consider the following statements:

1. A review petition is a legal mechanism that allows the Supreme Court to re-examine its own judgments or orders.

2. It is typically filed when there is new evidence or an argument that the court overlooked or misunderstood key facts or legal principles in its original decision.

3. Article 143 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the power to review its judgments or orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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05 Sep 2024 08:17

Q1. Consider the following statements about the eShram portal:

1.  The eShram portal was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

2.  It aims to create a comprehensive national database of organised workers to facilitate the delivery of social security and welfare schemes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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04 Sep 2024 08:05

Q6. Consider the following statements about the Law Commission of India:

1.  It is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India.

2.  It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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04 Sep 2024 08:02

Q4. With reference to the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), consider the following statements:

1.  India Post Payments Bank is a public sector payments bank in India.

2.  It operates under the Ministry of Finance.

3.  IPPB aims to provide accessible and affordable banking services across the country.

4.  IPPB collaborates with other financial institutions to offer a range of products, such as insurance and loans.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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04 Sep 2024 07:59

Q2. With reference to the Digital Agriculture Mission, consider the following statements:

1.  The Digital Agriculture Mission is an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

2.  The mission aims to create a robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agriculture sector.

3.  This initiative is part of the broader vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 that aiming to transform the agriculture sector through digital solutions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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04 Sep 2024 07:57

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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03 Sep 2024 08:49

Q2. With reference to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, consider the following statements:

1.  The Act governs the conditions under which drugs and cosmetics can be manufactured and sold, ensuring they meet prescribed quality standards.

2.  It sets standards for the quality of drugs and cosmetics imported into India to prevent the entry of substandard products.

3.  It outlines penalties for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of drugs and cosmetics that do not comply with the Act’s provisions.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

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02 Sep 2024 07:09

Q5.With reference to the e-Dispute Resolution Scheme, consider the following statements:

1.  It is launched by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

2.  It aims to reduce tax-related litigation by allowing eligible taxpayers to file applications for dispute resolution electronically with Dispute Resolution Committees (DRCs).

3.  The DRC is mandated to pass its order within one month from the end of the month in which the application for dispute resolution is admitted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Sep 2024 06:02

Q5. Consider the following countries:

1.  Malaysia
2.  Indonesia
3.  Laos
4.  Thailand

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a border with Singapore?

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07 Sep 2024 05:58

Q3. With reference to the UNFCCC Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), consider the following statements:

1.  The Loss and Damage Fund under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was established during the COP28 conference in November 2023.

2.  The LDF aims to provide financial support to developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

3.  This includes both economic and non-economic losses caused by extreme weather events and slow-onset processes like rising sea levels.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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07 Sep 2024 05:53

Q1. With reference to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), consider the following statements:

1.  The PAC examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on government expenditure to ensure funds are used as intended.

2.  The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

3.  No Minister can be a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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06 Sep 2024 09:52

Q6. With reference to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), consider the following statements:

1.  The Central Industrial Security Force is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2.  The primary Mission of the CISF is to provide security to critical infrastructure and large institutions, both governmental and private.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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06 Sep 2024 09:40

Q2. With reference to the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME), consider the following statements:

1. The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles scheme aims to promote the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles in the country through incentives and subsidies.

2. It is a part of India’s National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP).

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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06 Sep 2024 09:32

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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05 Sep 2024 08:25

Q4. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Drug repurposing is the technique of using an existing drug or drug candidate for a new treatment or medical condition for which it was not indicated before.

Statement-II:

The goal of drug repurposing is to quickly identify compounds with an established safety profile and known therapeutic advantages that may prove efficacious for other indications.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)  Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)  Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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05 Sep 2024 08:21

Q2. With reference to the relation between India and Brunei, consider the following statements:

1.  Brunei primarily exports crude oil to India.

2.  India and Brunei are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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05 Sep 2024 08:16

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04 Sep 2024 08:04

Q5. With reference to the Mission Poshan 2.0, consider the following statements:

1.  It aimed at addressing malnutrition and promoting nutritional well-being across the country.

2.  It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

3.  It addresses issues of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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04 Sep 2024 08:01

Q3. With reference to the Central Water Commission (CWC), consider the following statements:

1.  The Central Water Commission is a premier technical organization in India in the field of water resources.

2.  It is a statutory body.

3.  It functions as an attached office of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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04 Sep 2024 07:58

Q1. With reference to the Digital Bus Initiative, consider the following statements:

1. The Digital Bus Initiative is a transformative project aimed at bridging the digital divide in rural and underserved areas of India.

2. It was launched by NITI Ayog.

3. It focuses on providing hands-on training in digital and financial literacy, IT skills, and entrepreneurship, with a special emphasis on empowering women and girls.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

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03 Sep 2024 08:50

Q3. With reference to the Project NAMAN, consider the following statements:

1.  Project NAMAN is an initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2.  It aimed at providing dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans, and their families.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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03 Sep 2024 08:46

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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16 Jul 2024 04:23

Habitat fragmentation and its impact on India’s biodiversity hotspots
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