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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Competition Commission of India’
- It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002
- The commission comprises a chairperson and not less than five members appointed by the Central Government
- The commission is required to give an opinion on competition issues on a reference received from a statutory authority established under any law
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India. It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 to promote competition and prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India. The commission comprises a chairperson and not less than two and not more than six other members appointed by the Central Government. Ashok Kumar Gupta is the current chairperson of the CCI. The commission is also required to give an opinion on competition issues on a reference received from a statutory authority established under any law and to undertake competition advocacy, create public awareness and impart training on competition issues Context – Competition Commission slaps ₹1,338-crore penalty on Google for unfair practices
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India. It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 to promote competition and prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India. The commission comprises a chairperson and not less than two and not more than six other members appointed by the Central Government. Ashok Kumar Gupta is the current chairperson of the CCI. The commission is also required to give an opinion on competition issues on a reference received from a statutory authority established under any law and to undertake competition advocacy, create public awareness and impart training on competition issues Context – Competition Commission slaps ₹1,338-crore penalty on Google for unfair practices
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Cyclone warning system in India’
- The weather warning is issued by the India Meteorological Department based on tidal surges
- Cyclones are colour coded based on their intensity into white, yellow, red and black
Select the INCORRECT statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Cyclones are classified into five different levels on the basis of wind speed. They are further divided into five categories according to their capacity to cause damage The four colors used by IMD are Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red. Green – No Action needed; Yellow – Watch and stay updated; Orange – Be prepared; Red – Take action. Context – Possible cyclone sitrang likely to reach West Bengal by Tuesday.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Cyclones are classified into five different levels on the basis of wind speed. They are further divided into five categories according to their capacity to cause damage The four colors used by IMD are Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red. Green – No Action needed; Yellow – Watch and stay updated; Orange – Be prepared; Red – Take action. Context – Possible cyclone sitrang likely to reach West Bengal by Tuesday.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Official Languages Committee’
- It is a statutory committee constituted under the Official Language Act of 1963
- The Act makes it obligatory for the President to issue directions in accordance with the report
- The committee also has the mandate to recommend the medium of instruction in central universities
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Official language committee is a statutory committee constituted under Section 4 in the Official Language Act, 1963. The Act makes it obligatory for the President to issue directions “in accordance with the whole or any part of the report. The remit of the committee is to review the progress made in the use of Hindi for the official purposes of the Union and submit a report to the President. The committee is not mandated to recommend the medium of instruction in universities and professional institutions. Context – The 11th volume of the Report of the Official Language Committee was submitted to the President of India.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Official language committee is a statutory committee constituted under Section 4 in the Official Language Act, 1963. The Act makes it obligatory for the President to issue directions “in accordance with the whole or any part of the report. The remit of the committee is to review the progress made in the use of Hindi for the official purposes of the Union and submit a report to the President. The committee is not mandated to recommend the medium of instruction in universities and professional institutions. Context – The 11th volume of the Report of the Official Language Committee was submitted to the President of India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
National Crisis Management Committee is chaired by the
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Solution(d)
A National Crisis Management Committee is a committee set up by the Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations. It is headed by Cabinet Secretary
Context – National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba meets and reviews preparedness for possible cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal
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Solution(d)
A National Crisis Management Committee is a committee set up by the Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations. It is headed by Cabinet Secretary
Context – National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba meets and reviews preparedness for possible cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Nutri-cereals’, consider the following statements
- They are gluten free,non- allergenic and non-acid forming foods
- Jowar, Ragi, Kutki and Cheena are some of the nutri-cereals
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Nutri-cereals are gluten free, non- allergenic non acid forming foods. Millet consumption decreases triglycerides and C- reactive protein, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has declared Millets comprising of Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi/Mandua), Minor Millets i.e., Foxtail Millet (Kanngani/kakun), Proso Millet (Cheena), Kodo Millet (Kodo), Barnyard Millet (Sawa/Sanwa/Jhangora), Little Millet (Kutki), Brown top millet and two pseudo millets i.e., Buck- wheat (Kuttu), Amaranth (Chaulai)) as “Nutri-Cereals” for production, consumption and trade point of view. Context – Union Agriculture Minister and the Minister of Botswana hold talks, focus on promoting the cultivation of nutri-cereals
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Nutri-cereals are gluten free, non- allergenic non acid forming foods. Millet consumption decreases triglycerides and C- reactive protein, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has declared Millets comprising of Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi/Mandua), Minor Millets i.e., Foxtail Millet (Kanngani/kakun), Proso Millet (Cheena), Kodo Millet (Kodo), Barnyard Millet (Sawa/Sanwa/Jhangora), Little Millet (Kutki), Brown top millet and two pseudo millets i.e., Buck- wheat (Kuttu), Amaranth (Chaulai)) as “Nutri-Cereals” for production, consumption and trade point of view. Context – Union Agriculture Minister and the Minister of Botswana hold talks, focus on promoting the cultivation of nutri-cereals
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