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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
This river is a major source of irrigation in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. On the banks of this river lies Nagarjun-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. The river is
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Solution(c)
The Krishna river rises in the Western Ghats, at an elevation of about 1,337 m (4,386 ft) just north of Mahabaleshwar, about 64 km (40 mi) from the Arabian Sea. It flows for about 1,400 km (870 mi) and outfalls into the Bay of Bengal. The principal tributaries joining Krishna are the Ghataprabha River, Malaprabha River, Bhima River, Tungabhadra River and Musi River. This river is a major source of irrigation in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. On the banks of this river lies Nagarjun-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/krishna-water-dispute-justices-chandrachud-bopanna-recuse-from-case/article38213656.ece
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The Krishna river rises in the Western Ghats, at an elevation of about 1,337 m (4,386 ft) just north of Mahabaleshwar, about 64 km (40 mi) from the Arabian Sea. It flows for about 1,400 km (870 mi) and outfalls into the Bay of Bengal. The principal tributaries joining Krishna are the Ghataprabha River, Malaprabha River, Bhima River, Tungabhadra River and Musi River. This river is a major source of irrigation in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. On the banks of this river lies Nagarjun-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/krishna-water-dispute-justices-chandrachud-bopanna-recuse-from-case/article38213656.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Quarterly Employment Survey’
- It covers establishments employing 10 or more workers in the organised sector
- It is conducted by the National Statistics Organization(NSO)
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It covers establishments employing 10 or more workers in the organised segment in 9 sectors – manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, education, health, accommodation and restaurants, IT/BPO, and financial services. It is conducted by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/total-employment-in-nine-select-sectors-rises-to-310-crore-in-july-september-2021-qes-report/article38213942.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It covers establishments employing 10 or more workers in the organised segment in 9 sectors – manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, education, health, accommodation and restaurants, IT/BPO, and financial services. It is conducted by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/total-employment-in-nine-select-sectors-rises-to-310-crore-in-july-september-2021-qes-report/article38213942.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
This organization was established in 1964 as an intergovernmental organization intended to promote the interests of developing states in world trade. It is part of the United Nations Secretariat dealing with trade, investment, and development issues. The organization refers to
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Solution(b)
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 as an intergovernmental organization intended to promote the interests of developing states in world trade. UNCTAD was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964 and it reports to the UN General Assembly and United Nations Economic and Social Council. One of the principal achievements of UNCTAD (1964) has been to conceive and implement the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-bit-to-review/article38225318.ece
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Solution(b)
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 as an intergovernmental organization intended to promote the interests of developing states in world trade. UNCTAD was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964 and it reports to the UN General Assembly and United Nations Economic and Social Council. One of the principal achievements of UNCTAD (1964) has been to conceive and implement the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-bit-to-review/article38225318.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following
- Equity Capital
- Reinvested earnings
- Intra -company loans or Inter-company debt transactions
- Sovereign Wealth Funds
Which of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Incorrect Equity capital is the foreign direct investor’s purchase of shares of an enterprise in a country other than its own Reinvested earnings comprise the direct investor’s share (in proportion to direct equity participation) of earnings not distributed as dividends by affiliates, or earnings not remitted to the direct investor. Such retained profits by affiliates are reinvested Intra-company loans or intra-company debt transactions refer to short- or long-term borrowing and lending of funds between direct investors (parent enterprises) and affiliate enterprises Sovereign Wealth Funds are a part of Foreign Institutional Investment(FII) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/outward-fdi-dips-8-to-2-bn-in-dec/article38225097.ece
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Incorrect Equity capital is the foreign direct investor’s purchase of shares of an enterprise in a country other than its own Reinvested earnings comprise the direct investor’s share (in proportion to direct equity participation) of earnings not distributed as dividends by affiliates, or earnings not remitted to the direct investor. Such retained profits by affiliates are reinvested Intra-company loans or intra-company debt transactions refer to short- or long-term borrowing and lending of funds between direct investors (parent enterprises) and affiliate enterprises Sovereign Wealth Funds are a part of Foreign Institutional Investment(FII) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/outward-fdi-dips-8-to-2-bn-in-dec/article38225097.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Clean Air Programme’
- It’s objective is to reduce PM10 pollution by 20–30% by 2024
- It is notified under Environment (Protection) Act,1986
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect In January 2019, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to prepare clean air action plans with an objective to reduce PM2.5 pollution by 20–30% by 2024 as compared to 2017, in 122 cities. NCAP is not notified under any Act {The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 or The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981} and thus not binding on any authority or pollutants Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/ghaziabad-most-polluted-city-says-ncap-report/article38230784.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect In January 2019, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to prepare clean air action plans with an objective to reduce PM2.5 pollution by 20–30% by 2024 as compared to 2017, in 122 cities. NCAP is not notified under any Act {The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 or The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981} and thus not binding on any authority or pollutants Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/ghaziabad-most-polluted-city-says-ncap-report/article38230784.ece
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