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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about International Institute for the Unification of Private Law
- It is an independent intergovernmental Organisation.
- It has three-tiered structure, made up of a Secretariat, a Governing Council and a General Assembly.
- Its purpose is to study needs and methods for modernising private and in particular commercial law as between States and groups of States.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is an independent intergovernmental Organisation. · It was set up in 1926 as an auxiliary organ of the League of Nations, following the demise of the League it was re-established in 1940 on the basis of a multilateral agreement, the UNIDROIT Statute.
· Members: It consists of 65 Member States drawn from the five continents and represents a variety of different legal, economic and political systems as well as different cultural backgrounds.
· Funding: The Institute is financed by annual contributions from its Member States which are fixed by the General Assembly.
· It has an essentially three-tiered structure, made up of a Secretariat, a Governing Council and a General Assembly. · The Secretariat is the executive organ of UNIDROIT responsible for carrying out its Work Programme from day to day.
· It is headed by a Secretary-General appointed by the Governing Council on the nomination of the President of the Institute.
· The Secretary-General is assisted by a team of international civil servants and supporting staff.
· The Governing Council supervises all policy aspects.
· The General Assembly is the ultimate decision-making organ of UNIDROIT.
· Its purpose is to study needs and methods for modernising, harmonising and co-ordinating private and in particular commercial law as between States and groups of States and to formulate uniform law instruments, principles and rules to achieve those objectives. Context: The first round of crash testing of the cars under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) has been successfully completed recently.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is an independent intergovernmental Organisation. · It was set up in 1926 as an auxiliary organ of the League of Nations, following the demise of the League it was re-established in 1940 on the basis of a multilateral agreement, the UNIDROIT Statute.
· Members: It consists of 65 Member States drawn from the five continents and represents a variety of different legal, economic and political systems as well as different cultural backgrounds.
· Funding: The Institute is financed by annual contributions from its Member States which are fixed by the General Assembly.
· It has an essentially three-tiered structure, made up of a Secretariat, a Governing Council and a General Assembly. · The Secretariat is the executive organ of UNIDROIT responsible for carrying out its Work Programme from day to day.
· It is headed by a Secretary-General appointed by the Governing Council on the nomination of the President of the Institute.
· The Secretary-General is assisted by a team of international civil servants and supporting staff.
· The Governing Council supervises all policy aspects.
· The General Assembly is the ultimate decision-making organ of UNIDROIT.
· Its purpose is to study needs and methods for modernising, harmonising and co-ordinating private and in particular commercial law as between States and groups of States and to formulate uniform law instruments, principles and rules to achieve those objectives. Context: The first round of crash testing of the cars under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) has been successfully completed recently.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following about Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB)
- TIWB is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- They train the local countries’ personnel in fields of Criminal tax investigations and tax capacity and audits.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · TIWB is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). · Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme launched in partnership with India.
· Under the programme India aims to aid Saint Lucia in strengthening its tax administration by transferring technical knowledge and skills to its tax administration, and through sharing of best practices.
· The focus of the programme will be on effective use of automatic exchange of information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework.
Modus Operandi: It deploys qualified experts in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. They train the local countries’ personnel in fields of; · Tax capacity and audits,
· Criminal tax investigations and
· The effective use of automatically exchanged information.
Context: Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme launched in partnership with India.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · TIWB is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). · Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme launched in partnership with India.
· Under the programme India aims to aid Saint Lucia in strengthening its tax administration by transferring technical knowledge and skills to its tax administration, and through sharing of best practices.
· The focus of the programme will be on effective use of automatic exchange of information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework.
Modus Operandi: It deploys qualified experts in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. They train the local countries’ personnel in fields of; · Tax capacity and audits,
· Criminal tax investigations and
· The effective use of automatically exchanged information.
Context: Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme launched in partnership with India.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD)
- It is a Central Sector Scheme.
- Funds under MPLAD Scheme are Lapsable.
- It is implemented by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a Central Sector Scheme. Objective:
· To enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets based on the locally felt needs to be taken up in their Constituencies.
· Each year, MPs receive Rs. 5 crore in two instalments of Rs. 2.5 crore each. Funds under MPLAD Scheme are non-lapsable. · It was announced in December 1993 and initially came under the control of the Ministry of Rural Development. Later, in October 1994, it was transferred to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Context: The Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development Scheme (MLALAD) scheme similar to MPLAD funds for Delhi legislators rose from Rs 4 crore to Rs 7 crore.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a Central Sector Scheme. Objective:
· To enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets based on the locally felt needs to be taken up in their Constituencies.
· Each year, MPs receive Rs. 5 crore in two instalments of Rs. 2.5 crore each. Funds under MPLAD Scheme are non-lapsable. · It was announced in December 1993 and initially came under the control of the Ministry of Rural Development. Later, in October 1994, it was transferred to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Context: The Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development Scheme (MLALAD) scheme similar to MPLAD funds for Delhi legislators rose from Rs 4 crore to Rs 7 crore.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Electron Rocket
- It is the only reusable orbital-class small rocket.
- It uses Rutherford engine which is the world’s first 3D-printed, electric-pump-fed rocket engine.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Electron rocket is designed to deliver small satellites to precise and unique orbits, whether flying as dedicated or rideshare. · It is dedicated access to space for small satellites.
· Electron is the only reusable orbital-class small rocket.
· The rocket was launched by the rocket lab, a private firm.
· It is a two stage rocket.
· It uses Rutherford engine which is the world’s first 3D-printed, electric-pump-fed rocket engine. · Capturing and reflying Electron’s first stage enables higher launch frequency without expanding production and lowers launch costs.
The uses of the rocket includes:
· Deployment of payloads at multiple planes/inclinations
· Higher altitude deployment
· Hosted payload support
· Multiple trajectory changes
· Sustained low altitude orbits
· Deorbiting payloads to eliminate space debris
· The payload of the rocket to low earth orbit is 300 kg.
Context: Recently Rocket Lab, a private firm successfully launched its first Electron rocket.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Electron rocket is designed to deliver small satellites to precise and unique orbits, whether flying as dedicated or rideshare. · It is dedicated access to space for small satellites.
· Electron is the only reusable orbital-class small rocket.
· The rocket was launched by the rocket lab, a private firm.
· It is a two stage rocket.
· It uses Rutherford engine which is the world’s first 3D-printed, electric-pump-fed rocket engine. · Capturing and reflying Electron’s first stage enables higher launch frequency without expanding production and lowers launch costs.
The uses of the rocket includes:
· Deployment of payloads at multiple planes/inclinations
· Higher altitude deployment
· Hosted payload support
· Multiple trajectory changes
· Sustained low altitude orbits
· Deorbiting payloads to eliminate space debris
· The payload of the rocket to low earth orbit is 300 kg.
Context: Recently Rocket Lab, a private firm successfully launched its first Electron rocket.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in which of the following state?
Correct
Solution (b)
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in the district of Almora in the Kumaon region of the state of Uttarakhand.
- It was established in 1988. It was once the summer capital of the Chand dynasty, which ruled Kumaon from the 11th to the 18th centuries AD.
- The sanctuary is named after Bindeshwar Mahadev Temple, an ancient Hindu rock temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated on the highest point of the sanctuary.
- It covers a total area of around 45.59 sq km and is situated at an elevation of 2500 m.
- It offers breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Panchachuli, and Kedarnath.
Flora:
- It is dominated by rhododendrons and oaks at higher altitudes and pines at lower altitudes.
- Binsar hosts 25 types of trees, 24 varieties of bushes, and seven kinds of grass.
- Fauna:
- It is home to wild boar, deer, monkey, black bear, porcupine, mountain goat, red fox, jackal, pine marten, leopards, 200 species of birds, and more.
BirdLife International has also declared this reserve an ‘Important Bird Area (IBA). Extremely rare species of birds like the Forktail and Blackbird can be spotted here.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (b)
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in the district of Almora in the Kumaon region of the state of Uttarakhand.
- It was established in 1988. It was once the summer capital of the Chand dynasty, which ruled Kumaon from the 11th to the 18th centuries AD.
- The sanctuary is named after Bindeshwar Mahadev Temple, an ancient Hindu rock temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated on the highest point of the sanctuary.
- It covers a total area of around 45.59 sq km and is situated at an elevation of 2500 m.
- It offers breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Panchachuli, and Kedarnath.
Flora:
- It is dominated by rhododendrons and oaks at higher altitudes and pines at lower altitudes.
- Binsar hosts 25 types of trees, 24 varieties of bushes, and seven kinds of grass.
- Fauna:
- It is home to wild boar, deer, monkey, black bear, porcupine, mountain goat, red fox, jackal, pine marten, leopards, 200 species of birds, and more.
BirdLife International has also declared this reserve an ‘Important Bird Area (IBA). Extremely rare species of birds like the Forktail and Blackbird can be spotted here.
Context: It was in news.
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