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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘FDI inflows in FY 20’.
- FDI inflows from Cayman Islands tripled from $1 billion a year ago to $3.7 billion in FY20.
- The computer hardware and software sector attracted the highest FDI inflows into India in FY20.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India picked up in the year ended 31March, growing at 13%, after contracting for a year, with the Cayman Islands emerging as a major source.
India’s FDI equity inflows jumped to $50 billion in FY20 from $44.4 billion in the previous year, showed data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). FDI, including reinvested earnings, grew 18% to $73.4 billion from a year ago.
FDI inflows from Singapore fell to $14.7 billion in FY20 from $16.2 billion in the previous year, but held on to its No.1 ranking as a source of foreign investment into India. FDI inflows from Cayman Islands tripled from $1 billion a year ago to $3.7 billion in FY20.
The services sector ($7.8 billion) continued to attract the highest FDI inflows into India in FY20 with computer hardware and software sector ($7.7 billion) coming a close second, FDI into the services sector saw a dip in FY20 compared to $9.2 billion a year ago.
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India picked up in the year ended 31March, growing at 13%, after contracting for a year, with the Cayman Islands emerging as a major source.
India’s FDI equity inflows jumped to $50 billion in FY20 from $44.4 billion in the previous year, showed data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). FDI, including reinvested earnings, grew 18% to $73.4 billion from a year ago.
FDI inflows from Singapore fell to $14.7 billion in FY20 from $16.2 billion in the previous year, but held on to its No.1 ranking as a source of foreign investment into India. FDI inflows from Cayman Islands tripled from $1 billion a year ago to $3.7 billion in FY20.
The services sector ($7.8 billion) continued to attract the highest FDI inflows into India in FY20 with computer hardware and software sector ($7.7 billion) coming a close second, FDI into the services sector saw a dip in FY20 compared to $9.2 billion a year ago.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Amuktamalyada’ was composed by
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Amuktamalyada is an epic poem in Telugu composed by Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Dynasty. Amuktamalyada translates to A garland of pearls. Considered as a masterpiece, Amuktamalyada describes the story of wedding of the Hindu Lord Vishnu and Andal (or Goda Devithe) the Tamil Alvar poet and daughter of Periyalvar, at Srirangam.
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Amuktamalyada is an epic poem in Telugu composed by Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Dynasty. Amuktamalyada translates to A garland of pearls. Considered as a masterpiece, Amuktamalyada describes the story of wedding of the Hindu Lord Vishnu and Andal (or Goda Devithe) the Tamil Alvar poet and daughter of Periyalvar, at Srirangam.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Ashadi Pailki Procession’ is associated with which of the following states?
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Solution (a)
Every year as part of the palkhi procession, lakhs of warkaris walk from Pune to Pandharpur, covering a distance of over 200 km, accompanying a rath carrying the “padukas” of the two saints. Around 15 lakh warkaris converge at Pandharpur every year after a journey of 19-20 days.
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Every year as part of the palkhi procession, lakhs of warkaris walk from Pune to Pandharpur, covering a distance of over 200 km, accompanying a rath carrying the “padukas” of the two saints. Around 15 lakh warkaris converge at Pandharpur every year after a journey of 19-20 days.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the campaign ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’.
- It complements worldwide action on illegal trade in wildlife through UN Environment’s global campaign, Wild for Life.
- The campaign launched by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
The campaign ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’ aims at creating awareness and garnering public support for the protection and conservation of wildlife, prevention of smuggling and reduction in demand for wildlife products. The campaign also complements worldwide action on illegal trade in wildlife through UN Environment’s global campaign, Wild for Life.
Campaign launched by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India and UN Environment aimed at airports across India.
Tiger, Pangolin, Star Tortoise and Tokay Gecko featured in the campaign.
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Solution (c)
The campaign ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’ aims at creating awareness and garnering public support for the protection and conservation of wildlife, prevention of smuggling and reduction in demand for wildlife products. The campaign also complements worldwide action on illegal trade in wildlife through UN Environment’s global campaign, Wild for Life.
Campaign launched by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India and UN Environment aimed at airports across India.
Tiger, Pangolin, Star Tortoise and Tokay Gecko featured in the campaign.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Wildlife Crime Control Bureau’
- It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- It assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
Select the correct code:
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Solution (c)
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control; capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
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Solution (c)
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control; capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
