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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Food Security Act’
- The public distribution system(PDS) under this scheme aims to cover 75% of the total population
- Intra-state transportation cost has to be borne by the state government
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The National Food Security Act 2013 (also ‘Right to Food Act’) is an Indian Act of Parliament which aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of the country’s 1.2 billion people. The Midday Meal Scheme and the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme are universal in nature whereas the PDS will reach about two-thirds of the population (75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas). Central Government will provide assistance to States in meeting the expenditure incurred by them on transportation of food grains within the State, its handling and FPS dealers’ margin as per norms to be devised for this purpose Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/show-commitment-to-equity-in-the-budget/article38350737.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The National Food Security Act 2013 (also ‘Right to Food Act’) is an Indian Act of Parliament which aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of the country’s 1.2 billion people. The Midday Meal Scheme and the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme are universal in nature whereas the PDS will reach about two-thirds of the population (75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas). Central Government will provide assistance to States in meeting the expenditure incurred by them on transportation of food grains within the State, its handling and FPS dealers’ margin as per norms to be devised for this purpose Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/show-commitment-to-equity-in-the-budget/article38350737.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Global minimum tax’ seen in news recently is being contemplated by which organization
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Solution(b)
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development had announced a global deal to ensure big companies pay a minimum tax rate of 15% and make it harder for them to avoid taxation.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/for-the-finance-minister-to-note/article38350832.ece
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Solution(b)
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development had announced a global deal to ensure big companies pay a minimum tax rate of 15% and make it harder for them to avoid taxation.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/for-the-finance-minister-to-note/article38350832.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Privilege Motion’
- A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of Lok Sabha including nominated members
- It is called Rule 267 in the upper house(Rajya Sabha)
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity. Any member includes nominated members. Rule 267 of Rajya Sabha states that “Any member, may, with the consent of the Chairman, move that any rule may be suspended in its application to a motion related to the business listed before the Council of that day and if the motion is carried, the rule in question shall be suspended for the time being”. It is similar to Adjournment Motion.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amid-the-latest-pegasus-spyware-revelations-the-budget-session-is-set-for-a-stormy-start/article38350039.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity. Any member includes nominated members. Rule 267 of Rajya Sabha states that “Any member, may, with the consent of the Chairman, move that any rule may be suspended in its application to a motion related to the business listed before the Council of that day and if the motion is carried, the rule in question shall be suspended for the time being”. It is similar to Adjournment Motion.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amid-the-latest-pegasus-spyware-revelations-the-budget-session-is-set-for-a-stormy-start/article38350039.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs
Region : Country
- Donbas: Ukraine
- Transnistria: Moldova
- Vilnius: Belarus
Which of the pair(s) is/are correctly matched ?
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Donbas is a region in eastern Ukraine Transnistria is a breakaway region of Moldova Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/risky-bets-the-hindu-editorial-on-russia-ukraine-and-hopes-of-a-diplomatic-solution/article38350731.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Donbas is a region in eastern Ukraine Transnistria is a breakaway region of Moldova Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/risky-bets-the-hindu-editorial-on-russia-ukraine-and-hopes-of-a-diplomatic-solution/article38350731.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘ Indo-China war of 1962’
- Operation Parakram was launched by Indian forces during this war
- Panchsheel agreement was reached between India and China after this war
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The 2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff was a military standoff between India and Pakistan that resulted in the massing of troops on both sides of the border and along the Line of Control (LoC) in the region of Kashmir The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence also known as Panchsheel, were mentioned in the preamble of the Sino-Indian Agreement 1954. The Five Principles, as stated in the Sino–Indian Agreement 1954, are listed as: - mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty,
- mutual non-aggression,
- mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs,
- equality and co-operation for mutual benefit, and.
- peaceful co-existence
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/amid-chill-in-relations-new-pla-history-returns-spotlight-to-1962-war/article38350423.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The 2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff was a military standoff between India and Pakistan that resulted in the massing of troops on both sides of the border and along the Line of Control (LoC) in the region of Kashmir The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence also known as Panchsheel, were mentioned in the preamble of the Sino-Indian Agreement 1954. The Five Principles, as stated in the Sino–Indian Agreement 1954, are listed as: - mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty,
- mutual non-aggression,
- mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs,
- equality and co-operation for mutual benefit, and.
- peaceful co-existence
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/amid-chill-in-relations-new-pla-history-returns-spotlight-to-1962-war/article38350423.ece
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