Q.10135·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? 1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. 2. Loans received from foreign governments 3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.10136·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.10137·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.10138·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyThere has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Reducing import duty Select the correct answer using the code given belowView question
Q.10139·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyThe establishment of Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? 1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled, by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks. 2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards. 3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.10140·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. 2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.10141·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyThe term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of:View question
Q.10142·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich one of the following is a purpose of “UDAY”, a scheme of the Government?View question
Q.10143·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. 2. They are rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.10144·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyRegarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10145·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of the Sunga dynasty?View question
Q.10146·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyIn the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box’, ‘blue box’ and ‘green box’ in the news?View question
Q.10147·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhat is/are the importance/importances of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships. 2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions. 3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.10148·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyRecently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?View question
Q.10149·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. 2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10151·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10152·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?View question