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- Question
Which one of the following events is not correctly matched with the year in which it happened?
Options- A. Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide?1985
- B. Conclusion of the Uruguay Round of GATT?1994
- C. Inauguration of the World Trade Organization?1995
- D. Establishment of the first wholly electronic stock exchange (Nasdaq)?1971
- Correct Answer
- Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide?1985
Explanation?SWIFT was founded in the 1970s, based on the ambitious and innovative vision of creating a global financial messaging service, and a common language for international financial messaging.
?The Uruguay Round was the 8th round of multilateral trade negotiations (MTN) conducted within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), spanning from 1986 to 1994 and embracing 123 countries as "contracting parties".
?The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.
?Founded by the National Association of Securities Dealers, the NASDAQ began trading on February 8, 1971, as the world's first electronic stock market.
- 1. eBiz is one of the integrated services projects and part of the 31 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the National e-Govemance Plan of the Government of India. eBiz is being implemented under the guidance and aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry by
Options- A. Tata Consultancy Services
- B. Infosys Technologies Limited
- C. Wipro
- D. HCL Technologies Discuss
- 2. Consider the following statements about National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) of India for 2017-2031 : 1. This is the Third National Wildlife Action Plan. 2. The NWAP is unique as this is the first time India has recognized the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife. 3. The NWAP has ten components. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 Discuss
- 3. Which one of the following became a part of China in 1997 following the principle of ?one country, two systems??
Options- A. Tibet
- B. Hong Kong
- C. Xinjiang
- D. Inner Mongolia Discuss
- 4. Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is/are not correct? 1.He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India. 2.He is entitled to the privileges of a Member of the Parliament. 3.He is a whole-time counsel for the Government.4. He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a judge of the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1, 2 and 3
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 3 only
- D. 1 only Discuss
- 5. Which one of the following is not a correct ascending order of commissioned ranks in the defence forces of India?
Options- A. Lieutenant, Captain, Major,Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel,Brigadier, Major General,Lieutenant General, General
- B. Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal,Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
- C. Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
- D. Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander, Captain, Commodore,Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral,Admiral Discuss
- 6. In the context of elections in India, which one of the following is the correct full form of VVPAT?
Options- A. Voter Verifiable Poll Audit Trail
- B. Voter Verifying Paper Audit Trail
- C. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
- D. Voter Verifiable Paper Account Trail Discuss
- 7. Which one of the following statements about ?Niryat Bandhu Scheme? is correct?
Options- A. It is a scheme for mentoring first generation entrepreneurs.
- B. It is a scheme for crop protection.
- C. It is a scheme for the vulnerable section of the society.
- D. It is a scheme for monitoring rural poor. Discuss
- 8. Which one of the following statements about the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is not correct?
Options- A. It is a placement-linked skill training programme exclusively for rural girls.
- B. It aims to convert India?s demographic surplus into a demographic dividend.
- C. The scheme aims to benefit more thain 55 million poor rural folk.
- D. It is a generational poverty alleviation programme. Discuss
- 9. The projects under Coastal Berth Scheme of the flagship Sagarmala Programme are distributed over how many States?A.EightB.TenC.TwelveD.Fourteen
Options- A. 8
- B. 10
- C. 12
- D. 14 Discuss
- 10. Which one of the following statements about the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change is not correct?
Options- A. The fund is meant to assist national and State level activities to meet the cost of adaptation measures.
- B. This scheme has been taken as a Central Sector Scheme.
- C. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the national implementing entity for the fund.
- D. The scheme has been in force since Discuss
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Correct Answer: Infosys Technologies Limited
Explanation:
eBiz ?India?s Government-to-Business (G2B) portal was conceptualized with support from National Institute of Smart Government (NISG) as the consulting partner and developed by M/s. Infosys Ltd., Bangalore in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model for a period of 10 years.Through eBiz portal,a business user can fill the e-Forms online/offline, upload the attachments, make payment online and submit the forms for processing of the department.
Correct Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
India unveiled the third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031. The plan was unveiled by environment minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on the inaugural day of the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference The third National Wildlife Action Plan is unique as this is the first time India has recognised the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife and stressed on integrating actions that need to be taken for its mitigation and adaptation into wildlife management planning processes. The plan adopts a ?landscape approach?in conservation of all wildlife.The government has also underlined an increased role of private sector in wildlife conservation. The plan has 5 components, 17 themes, 103 conservation actions and 250 projects.
Correct Answer: Hong Kong
Explanation:
Originally designed for Taiwan, Beijing applied the ?One Country, Two Systems? principle to Hong Kong on July 1, 1997 when sovereignty of the territory was passed from Britain to China.But ?One Country, Two Systems,? which guarantees a degree of autonomy under Chinese supervision, isn?t applicable to Taiwan. The island has evolved into a self-ruled, hyper-democracy that enjoys de facto operational independence
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters and to perform such other duties of legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
The Attorney General appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases (including suits, appeals and other proceedings) in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
He also represents the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. So, statement 4 is incorrect.
Correct Answer: Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
Correct Answer: Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
Explanation:
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines are used during election process to verify that the vote polled by a voter goes to the correct candidate. VVPATs are a second line of verification particularly and are particularly useful in the time when allegations around Electronic Voting Machines' tampering crop up.
Correct Answer: It is a scheme for mentoring first generation entrepreneurs.
Explanation:
The objective of the Niryat Bandhu Scheme is to reach out to the new and potential exporters and mentor them through orientation programmes, counselling sessions, individual facilitation, etc., for being able to get into international trade and boost exports from India.
Correct Answer: It is a placement-linked skill training programme exclusively for rural girls.
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announced the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) Antyodaya Diwas, on 25th September 2014. DDU-GKY is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), tasked with the dual objectives of adding diversity to the incomes of rural poor families and cater to the career aspirations of rural youth.
DDU-GKY is uniquely focused on rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35 years from poor families. Over 180 million or 69% of the country?s youth population between the ages of 18 and 34 years, live in its rural areas. Of these, the bottom of the pyramid youth from poor families with no or marginal employment number about 55 million.
Correct Answer: 8
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Shipping has extended period of Coastal Berth scheme of flagship Sagarmala Programme for three years upto March, 2020. Besides, its scope was also expanded to cover capital dredging at Major Ports and preparation of detailed project report (DPR) for coastal berth project. The projects under Coastal Berth Scheme are distributed over eight states with highest number of projects in Maharashtra (12 projects), Andhra Pradesh and Goa (10 projects), Karnataka (6 projects), Kerala and Tamil Nadu (3 projects), Gujarat (2 projects) and West Bengal (1 project).
Correct Answer: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the national implementing entity for the fund.
Explanation:
Government has established the National Adaptation Fund on Climate Change (NAFCC) with a budget provision of Rs.350 crores for the year 2015-16 and 2016-17, with an estimated requirement of Rs.181.5 crores for financial year 2017-18. The objective of the fund is to assist State and Union Territories that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change in meeting the cost of adaptation. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has been appointed as National Implementing Entity (NIE) responsible for implementation of adaptation projects under the (NAFCC).
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