Q.10153·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.10154·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.10155·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.10156·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.10157·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.10158·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.10159·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich one of the following is a purpose of “UDAY”, a scheme of the Government?View question
Q.10160·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyThe term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of:View question
Q.10161·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.10162·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.10163·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.10164·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.10165·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.10166·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. 2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10167·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyIn which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?View question
Q.10168·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.10169·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhy does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?View question
Q.10170·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question