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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for any person to be given the postal facility by the ECI in consultation with the government.
- Delimitation commission is constituted under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for any person to be given the postal facility by the ECI in consultation with the government.
The ECI had recommended that three categories of electors be given the postal ballot facility:
- Those 80 years and above
- Persons with disabilities
- Essential services workers
Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census. After coming into force commencement of the Act, the Central Government constitutes a Delimitation Commission. This Delimitation Commission demarcates the boundaries of the Parliamentary Constituencies as per provisions of the Delimitation Act.
Article reference: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ec-pauses-postal-ballot-for-65-voters-in-bihar-elections-cites-constraints/story-iN7KB3PdgNrd8z8ZdugVzI.html
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Solution (a)
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for any person to be given the postal facility by the ECI in consultation with the government.
The ECI had recommended that three categories of electors be given the postal ballot facility:
- Those 80 years and above
- Persons with disabilities
- Essential services workers
Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census. After coming into force commencement of the Act, the Central Government constitutes a Delimitation Commission. This Delimitation Commission demarcates the boundaries of the Parliamentary Constituencies as per provisions of the Delimitation Act.
Article reference: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ec-pauses-postal-ballot-for-65-voters-in-bihar-elections-cites-constraints/story-iN7KB3PdgNrd8z8ZdugVzI.html
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Plasma composes largest part of blood.
- Plasma carries water, salts, and enzymes.
- Plasma donation does not cause any weakness in an individual.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Plasma is a critical part of the treatment for many serious health problems. This is why there are blood drives asking people to donate blood plasma.
Blood plasma is a ‘yellowish liquid’ component of blood that holds the blood cells of whole blood in suspension. It is the liquid part of the blood that carries cells and proteins throughout the body.
Plasma is the largest part of blood. It makes up more than half (about 55%) of its overall content. When separated from the rest of the blood, plasma is a light-yellow liquid. Plasma carries water, salts, and enzymes. Along with water, salt, and enzymes, plasma also contains important components. These include antibodies, clotting factors, and the proteins albumin and fi brinogen.
Article reference: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/covid-19-crisis-harsh-vardhan-urges-recovered-patients-to-donate-plasma-120071900898_1.html
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Solution (d)
Plasma is a critical part of the treatment for many serious health problems. This is why there are blood drives asking people to donate blood plasma.
Blood plasma is a ‘yellowish liquid’ component of blood that holds the blood cells of whole blood in suspension. It is the liquid part of the blood that carries cells and proteins throughout the body.
Plasma is the largest part of blood. It makes up more than half (about 55%) of its overall content. When separated from the rest of the blood, plasma is a light-yellow liquid. Plasma carries water, salts, and enzymes. Along with water, salt, and enzymes, plasma also contains important components. These include antibodies, clotting factors, and the proteins albumin and fi brinogen.
Article reference: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/covid-19-crisis-harsh-vardhan-urges-recovered-patients-to-donate-plasma-120071900898_1.html
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
India had successfully bid for mining rights at Hajigak mines that contain large reserves of iron ore. Hajigak mines are found in –
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Solution (d)
A consortium of six Indian companies, led by the Steel Authority of India, had won the concession for three iron ore mines in the Hajigak region in 2011.
Hajigak Mine is the best known and largest iron oxide deposit in Afghanistan, located near the Hajigak Pass, with its area divided between Maidan Wardak and Bamyan provinces. It has the biggest untapped iron ore deposits of Asia.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/iran-ties-need-quiet-diplomacy/article32118419.ece
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Solution (d)
A consortium of six Indian companies, led by the Steel Authority of India, had won the concession for three iron ore mines in the Hajigak region in 2011.
Hajigak Mine is the best known and largest iron oxide deposit in Afghanistan, located near the Hajigak Pass, with its area divided between Maidan Wardak and Bamyan provinces. It has the biggest untapped iron ore deposits of Asia.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/iran-ties-need-quiet-diplomacy/article32118419.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action refers to which of the following
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Solution (b)
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) known commonly as the Iran deal or Iran nuclear deal, is an international agreement on the nuclear program of Iran reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015 between Iran, the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States—plus Germany), and the European Union.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/iran-ties-need-quiet-diplomacy/article32118419.ece
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Solution (b)
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) known commonly as the Iran deal or Iran nuclear deal, is an international agreement on the nuclear program of Iran reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015 between Iran, the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States—plus Germany), and the European Union.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/iran-ties-need-quiet-diplomacy/article32118419.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to PM SVANidhi scheme, consider the following:
- It was launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- It provides microcredit facility for street vendors.
- Under the Scheme, the vendors can avail a working capital loan of up to Rs. 50,000, which is repayable in monthly instalments in the tenure of five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
PM SVANidhi was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, on June 01, 2020, for providing affordable Working Capital loan to street vendors to resume their livelihoods that have been adversely affected due to Covid-19 lockdown.
This scheme targets to benefit over 50 lakh Street Vendors who had been vending on or before 24 March, 2020, in urban areas including those from surrounding peri-urban/ rural areas.
Under the Scheme, the vendors can avail a working capital loan of up to Rs. 10,000, which is repayable in monthly instalments in the tenure of one year.
Article reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1639363
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Solution (c)
PM SVANidhi was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, on June 01, 2020, for providing affordable Working Capital loan to street vendors to resume their livelihoods that have been adversely affected due to Covid-19 lockdown.
This scheme targets to benefit over 50 lakh Street Vendors who had been vending on or before 24 March, 2020, in urban areas including those from surrounding peri-urban/ rural areas.
Under the Scheme, the vendors can avail a working capital loan of up to Rs. 10,000, which is repayable in monthly instalments in the tenure of one year.
Article reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1639363
