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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Lokpal’
- It is a constitutional body established by the 98th amendment
- It consists of a maximum of eight members including the chairperson, half of whom are judicial members
- It found mention in first Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) back in 1966
Select the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct It is a statutory body established by Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was passed by Indian Parliament paving the way for establishment of a Lokpal (Ombudsman) to fight corruption in public offices and ensure accountability on the part of public officials, including the Prime Minister Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members of which 50% will be judicial members 50% members of Lokpal shall be from SC/ST/OBCs, minorities and women The first Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) recommended the enacting of the Office of a Lokpal in 1966 Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/untangling-keralas-lokayukta-controversy/article65074372.ece
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Solution(d)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct It is a statutory body established by Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was passed by Indian Parliament paving the way for establishment of a Lokpal (Ombudsman) to fight corruption in public offices and ensure accountability on the part of public officials, including the Prime Minister Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members of which 50% will be judicial members 50% members of Lokpal shall be from SC/ST/OBCs, minorities and women The first Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) recommended the enacting of the Office of a Lokpal in 1966 Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/untangling-keralas-lokayukta-controversy/article65074372.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- All the series of consumer price index (CPI) are released by National Statistic Organization
- The dearness allowance of Central Government employees are linked to CPI-Industrial Workers
- The wage rate for MGNREGA scheme is determined based on the CPI- rural index
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The National Statistical Office(NSO) periodically releases the All India CPI and corresponding Consumer Food Price Index(CFPI) for Rural, Urban and Combined. While Labour Bureau releases CPI for industrial workers(IW), for agricultural labourers(AL) and for urban non-manual employees(UNME). CPI(Industrial Workers) is used to calculate the dearness allowance of central government employees CPI-AL determines MGNREGA wage revisions and there is a proposal to link it to CPI- Rural
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-new-measure-of-inflation-is-brewing-on-the-horizon/article65074466.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The National Statistical Office(NSO) periodically releases the All India CPI and corresponding Consumer Food Price Index(CFPI) for Rural, Urban and Combined. While Labour Bureau releases CPI for industrial workers(IW), for agricultural labourers(AL) and for urban non-manual employees(UNME). CPI(Industrial Workers) is used to calculate the dearness allowance of central government employees CPI-AL determines MGNREGA wage revisions and there is a proposal to link it to CPI- Rural
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-new-measure-of-inflation-is-brewing-on-the-horizon/article65074466.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Luhansk’ a place seen in news recently borders
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Solution(c)
Luhansk, also known as Lugansk, and formerly known as Voroshilovgrad, is a city in eastern Ukraine, near the border with Russia in the disputed Donbas region. Luhansk is currently the capital and administrative center of the Luhansk People’s Republic, a breakaway state, established in 2014 by pro-Russian separatists
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/what-does-the-russian-recognition-mean-for-the-crisis/article65073978.ece
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Solution(c)
Luhansk, also known as Lugansk, and formerly known as Voroshilovgrad, is a city in eastern Ukraine, near the border with Russia in the disputed Donbas region. Luhansk is currently the capital and administrative center of the Luhansk People’s Republic, a breakaway state, established in 2014 by pro-Russian separatists
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/what-does-the-russian-recognition-mean-for-the-crisis/article65073978.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to prepaid payment instruments, consider the following statements
- Prepaid payment instruments is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India under Payment and Settlement Act of 2007
- Scheduled commercial banks alone are allowed to issue prepaid instruments
Select the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect RBI exercises its power under Payment and Settlement Act of 2007 to regulate prepaid payment instruments Bank and non-bank entities are allowed to issue prepaid payment instruments after meeting the eligibility criteria Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/rbi-cautions-public-against-prepaid-payment-instruments-issued-by-unauthorised-entities/article65074577.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect RBI exercises its power under Payment and Settlement Act of 2007 to regulate prepaid payment instruments Bank and non-bank entities are allowed to issue prepaid payment instruments after meeting the eligibility criteria Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/rbi-cautions-public-against-prepaid-payment-instruments-issued-by-unauthorised-entities/article65074577.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following
- Telecom and Network Services
- Environmental Impact Analysis
- Taxation
- Pest control
- Biodiversity management
Which of the following applications can be performed using ‘Geographic Information System(GIS)’
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Solution(d)
All the applications mentioned above can be performed using Geographic Information System(GIS).
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800373
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Solution(d)
All the applications mentioned above can be performed using Geographic Information System(GIS).
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800373
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