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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
India had launched Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF) to invest in green Infrastructure Projects. Which of the following statements regarding GGEF are correct?
- It is a joint fund between India and European Union.
- It aims to leverage private sector funding in Green Infrastructure projects in India.
- The joint fund will be established under NIIF.
Select the code from below:
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Solution (b)
Green Growth Equity Fund
- India and the UK announced the launch of an Early Market Engagement for the joint UK-India Fund, namely a Green Growth Equity Fund
- It aims to leverage private sector investment from the City of London to invest in green infrastructure projects in India
- Both governments will invest up to £120 million each (i.e. totally £ 240 million)
- The joint fund which will be established under the NIIF framework.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/working-with-india-to-make-clean-power-accessible-says-uk-minister/article32213863.ece
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Solution (b)
Green Growth Equity Fund
- India and the UK announced the launch of an Early Market Engagement for the joint UK-India Fund, namely a Green Growth Equity Fund
- It aims to leverage private sector investment from the City of London to invest in green infrastructure projects in India
- Both governments will invest up to £120 million each (i.e. totally £ 240 million)
- The joint fund which will be established under the NIIF framework.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/working-with-india-to-make-clean-power-accessible-says-uk-minister/article32213863.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about Administrative tribunals is/are correct?
- These were added in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment act.
- These tribunals can only be constituted for the matters related to public services of the Centre and the states.
- These tribunals follow the principal of natural justice.
Select the correct answer using code below
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Solution (a)
The original Constitution did not contain provisions with respect to tribunals.
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added a new Part XIV-A to the Constitution. This part is entitled as ‘Tribunals’ and consists of only two Articles—Article 323 A dealing with administrative tribunals and Article 323 B dealing with tribunals for other matters.
Article 323 A empowers the Parliament to provide for the establishment of administrative tribunals for the adjudication of disputes relating to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services of the Centre, the states, local bodies, public corporations and other public authorities.
These tribunals are not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908; rather these are guided by the principles of natural justice.
Do you know?
- The jurisdiction of Central Administrative Tribunal extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services, but, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
Article reference: https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/safeguarding-the-autonomy-of-tribunals/story-sTaztHIM2iZBhyaUTowxVM.html
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Solution (a)
The original Constitution did not contain provisions with respect to tribunals.
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added a new Part XIV-A to the Constitution. This part is entitled as ‘Tribunals’ and consists of only two Articles—Article 323 A dealing with administrative tribunals and Article 323 B dealing with tribunals for other matters.
Article 323 A empowers the Parliament to provide for the establishment of administrative tribunals for the adjudication of disputes relating to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services of the Centre, the states, local bodies, public corporations and other public authorities.
These tribunals are not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908; rather these are guided by the principles of natural justice.
Do you know?
- The jurisdiction of Central Administrative Tribunal extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services, but, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
Article reference: https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/safeguarding-the-autonomy-of-tribunals/story-sTaztHIM2iZBhyaUTowxVM.html
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following goods attract GST Compensation Cess?
- Coal
- Aerated drinks
- Cigarettes containing tobacco
Choose correct answer:
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Solution (d)
GST Compensation Cess is a levy which will be applicable in addition to the regular GST taxes (CGST + SGST/UTGST on intrastate supplies and IGST on interstate supplies). GST Cess will be levied on supply of certain notified goods – mostly belonging to the luxury and demerit category.
The GST Cess is levied to compensate states who may suffer any loss of revenue due to the implementation of GST, as per the provisions of the GST Compensation Cess Act.
Which goods will attract GST Cess?
Items GST Cess Ceiling Coal INR 400 / tonne Pan Masala 60% Aerated Drinks 15% Motor vehicles Vary according to Engine cc and lengths Diesel driven motor vehicles 3% Cigarettes with tobacco 36% + Rs. 4170 per thousand Incorrect
Solution (d)
GST Compensation Cess is a levy which will be applicable in addition to the regular GST taxes (CGST + SGST/UTGST on intrastate supplies and IGST on interstate supplies). GST Cess will be levied on supply of certain notified goods – mostly belonging to the luxury and demerit category.
The GST Cess is levied to compensate states who may suffer any loss of revenue due to the implementation of GST, as per the provisions of the GST Compensation Cess Act.
Which goods will attract GST Cess?
Items GST Cess Ceiling Coal INR 400 / tonne Pan Masala 60% Aerated Drinks 15% Motor vehicles Vary according to Engine cc and lengths Diesel driven motor vehicles 3% Cigarettes with tobacco 36% + Rs. 4170 per thousand -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statement about Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS)
- It is a set of criteria which allows tiger sites to check if their management will lead to successful tiger conservation
- Lansdowne Forest Division is the only site in India that is CA|TS approved
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
The CA|TS was developed in response to the need for stringent conservation procedures for protection of the big cat through a partnership between governments and conservation organisations to assess the levels of effective management, among others.
To date, three sites – Lansdowne Forest Division in Uttarakhand, India, Chitwan National Park in Nepal and Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve in Russia – have been awarded CA|TS Approved status.
CA|TS is a set of criteria which allows tiger sites to check if their management will lead to successful tiger conservation. CA|TS is organised under seven pillars and 17 elements of critical management activity.
CA|TS was developed by tiger and protected area experts. Officially launched in 2013, CA|TS is an important part of Tx2, the global goal to double wild tiger numbers by the year 2022.
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Solution (c)
The CA|TS was developed in response to the need for stringent conservation procedures for protection of the big cat through a partnership between governments and conservation organisations to assess the levels of effective management, among others.
To date, three sites – Lansdowne Forest Division in Uttarakhand, India, Chitwan National Park in Nepal and Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve in Russia – have been awarded CA|TS Approved status.
CA|TS is a set of criteria which allows tiger sites to check if their management will lead to successful tiger conservation. CA|TS is organised under seven pillars and 17 elements of critical management activity.
CA|TS was developed by tiger and protected area experts. Officially launched in 2013, CA|TS is an important part of Tx2, the global goal to double wild tiger numbers by the year 2022.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reports on the status and trends of the world’s forest resources is released by –
Correct
Solution (a)
The Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reports on the status and trends of the world’s forest resources. It is led by the Forestry Department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
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Solution (a)
The Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reports on the status and trends of the world’s forest resources. It is led by the Forestry Department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
