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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission’
- It is a quasi-judicial commission established as per the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986
- It can entertain complaints valued above five crores
- The Commission is headed by a sitting or a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission or the NCDRC is a quasi-judicial commission established as per the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. It was established in 1988. Its headquarters is in New Delhi. The Commission is headed by a sitting or a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India or a sitting or retired Chief Justice of the High Court. The Act mandates the establishment of Consumer Protection Councils at the Centre as well as in each State and District to promote consumer awareness. The Central Council is headed by the Minister in charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs in the Central Government, and the State Councils by the Minister in charge of Consumer Affairs in the State Governments. Cars will be assigned a rating between one star to five stars after being evaluated on three parameters — adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assist technologies present in the car. Context – National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) dismissed an appeal filed by Cloudtail India Pvt. Ltd. challenging the Order passed by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission or the NCDRC is a quasi-judicial commission established as per the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. It was established in 1988. Its headquarters is in New Delhi. The Commission is headed by a sitting or a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India or a sitting or retired Chief Justice of the High Court. The Act mandates the establishment of Consumer Protection Councils at the Centre as well as in each State and District to promote consumer awareness. The Central Council is headed by the Minister in charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs in the Central Government, and the State Councils by the Minister in charge of Consumer Affairs in the State Governments. Cars will be assigned a rating between one star to five stars after being evaluated on three parameters — adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assist technologies present in the car. Context – National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) dismissed an appeal filed by Cloudtail India Pvt. Ltd. challenging the Order passed by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Minimum Export Price’
Statement 1 – The government fixes MEP for the selected commodities to arrest domestic price rise under Foreign Trade (Development And Regulation) Act, 1992
Statement 2 – The application of MEP helps farmers/exporters realize better and remunerative prices
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Minimum export price is imposed in view of the rising domestic retail/wholesale price or production disruptions in the country. It is a kind of quantitative restriction to trade. The government fixes MEP for the selected commodities to arrest domestic price rises and augment domestic supply under Foreign Trade (Development And Regulation) Act, 1992 This is intended to be imposed for short durations and is removed when situations change. The removal of MEP helps farmers/exporters realize better and remunerative prices. Context – The Central government of India may be considering a minimum export price (MEP) for a host of speciality rice, including the basmati variety
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Minimum export price is imposed in view of the rising domestic retail/wholesale price or production disruptions in the country. It is a kind of quantitative restriction to trade. The government fixes MEP for the selected commodities to arrest domestic price rises and augment domestic supply under Foreign Trade (Development And Regulation) Act, 1992 This is intended to be imposed for short durations and is removed when situations change. The removal of MEP helps farmers/exporters realize better and remunerative prices. Context – The Central government of India may be considering a minimum export price (MEP) for a host of speciality rice, including the basmati variety
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Equal Contrast Technique’ seen in news recently is mostly used for
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Solution (c)
A new methodology called Equal Contrast Technique (ECT) developed to analyze images of the Sun in white light can help obviate temporal and latitudinal variations in observations related to instrument and sky conditions. It can help in accurate analysis of the historic time series of images of Sun and in understanding the dynamics of the sun, solar cycle variations, dynamo processes in the convection zone and resulting long term climatic variations on the earth.
Context – New methodology developed can give accurate analysis of the historic time series of images of Sun
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Solution (c)
A new methodology called Equal Contrast Technique (ECT) developed to analyze images of the Sun in white light can help obviate temporal and latitudinal variations in observations related to instrument and sky conditions. It can help in accurate analysis of the historic time series of images of Sun and in understanding the dynamics of the sun, solar cycle variations, dynamo processes in the convection zone and resulting long term climatic variations on the earth.
Context – New methodology developed can give accurate analysis of the historic time series of images of Sun
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Microsites Project’
- Microsites are defined geographical regions where focused outreach efforts would be made to onboard small and medium-scale private healthcare providers
- The project would be implemented by the National Health Authority
- Meghalaya became the first state to operationalize Microsites in India
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The ABDM Microsites are defined geographical regions where focused outreach efforts would be made to onboard small and medium scale private healthcare providers. These Microsites would be majorly implemented by State Mission Directors of ABDM while the financial resources and overall guidance would be provided by NHA. An interfacing agency under this program will have an on-ground team to reach out to the healthcare providers in the area. Mizoram becomes the first state in India to operationalize an ABDM Microsite in its capital city Aizawl. Under this, all healthcare facilities including the private clinics, small hospitals and labs in the region shall be made ABDM-enabled and will offer digital health services to the patients. Context – The National Health Authority (NHA) had announced 100 Microsites project for accelerated adoption of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the country.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The ABDM Microsites are defined geographical regions where focused outreach efforts would be made to onboard small and medium scale private healthcare providers. These Microsites would be majorly implemented by State Mission Directors of ABDM while the financial resources and overall guidance would be provided by NHA. An interfacing agency under this program will have an on-ground team to reach out to the healthcare providers in the area. Mizoram becomes the first state in India to operationalize an ABDM Microsite in its capital city Aizawl. Under this, all healthcare facilities including the private clinics, small hospitals and labs in the region shall be made ABDM-enabled and will offer digital health services to the patients. Context – The National Health Authority (NHA) had announced 100 Microsites project for accelerated adoption of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect ‘XV summit of BRICS’
- It was hosted by South Africa for the first time since the inception
- ‘Foster High-quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development’ was the theme of the summit
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It was hosted by South Africa for the third time since the inception of BRICS ‘BRICS in Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism’ was the theme of the summit Context – 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg from 22-24 August 2023.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It was hosted by South Africa for the third time since the inception of BRICS ‘BRICS in Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism’ was the theme of the summit Context – 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg from 22-24 August 2023.
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