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Consider the following with respect to ‘Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI)’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| It was earlier known as the Directorate General of Anti-Evasion (DGAE).
It was established in 1979 as an independent wing under the control of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, New Delhi with the Regional Units located at Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
In 1988, the Directorate was upgraded to Directorate General under a Director General. |
The main responsibilities of the DGGI are:
Intelligence gathering: The DGGI is responsible for gathering intelligence about potential violations of the GST law. This includes collecting information from various sources, such as GST returns, financial statements, and other documents.
Investigation: The DGGI has the power to conduct investigations into suspected cases of GST evasion or non-compliance. This may involve summoning persons, examining records, and carrying out searches and seizures.
Enforcement: The DGGI is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the GST law. This includes taking legal action against offenders, imposing penalties, and recovering any taxes or duties due. |
The DGGI works closely with other agencies, such as the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the State GST authorities, to ensure effective implementation of the GST law.
It also plays a key role in creating awareness about GST compliance and educating taxpayers about their obligations under the law.
It works under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
Context: DGGI issues GST Notices of Rs 922 Crore to Reliance General Insurance.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| It was earlier known as the Directorate General of Anti-Evasion (DGAE).
It was established in 1979 as an independent wing under the control of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, New Delhi with the Regional Units located at Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
In 1988, the Directorate was upgraded to Directorate General under a Director General. |
The main responsibilities of the DGGI are:
Intelligence gathering: The DGGI is responsible for gathering intelligence about potential violations of the GST law. This includes collecting information from various sources, such as GST returns, financial statements, and other documents.
Investigation: The DGGI has the power to conduct investigations into suspected cases of GST evasion or non-compliance. This may involve summoning persons, examining records, and carrying out searches and seizures.
Enforcement: The DGGI is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the GST law. This includes taking legal action against offenders, imposing penalties, and recovering any taxes or duties due. |
The DGGI works closely with other agencies, such as the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the State GST authorities, to ensure effective implementation of the GST law.
It also plays a key role in creating awareness about GST compliance and educating taxpayers about their obligations under the law.
It works under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
Context: DGGI issues GST Notices of Rs 922 Crore to Reliance General Insurance.
With reference to ‘Territorial Army (TA)’, consider the following statements
Statement 1- The Indian Territorial Army (TA) is a second line of defense after the regular Indian Army.
Statement 2- It was established after independence by an act of Parliament.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
About Territorial Army (TA)
Role
History
Motto: Savdhani Va Shoorta (Vigilance and Valour).
Conditions of Eligibility
Context: The Territorial Army (TA) recently inducted its first batch of Mandarin-trained officers to support the regular Army’s efforts to enhance expertise in the Chinese language.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
About Territorial Army (TA)
Role
History
Motto: Savdhani Va Shoorta (Vigilance and Valour).
Conditions of Eligibility
Context: The Territorial Army (TA) recently inducted its first batch of Mandarin-trained officers to support the regular Army’s efforts to enhance expertise in the Chinese language.
With reference to ‘Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse Path (APEP) mission’ consider the following statements
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Solution (a)
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| NASA is set to launch a mission called APEP to study how a solar eclipse affects the upper atmosphere.
The mission will involve launching three rockets equipped with scientific instruments.
Objective: To know how the upper atmosphere will change during the eclipse, especially the moment when there would be a sudden reduction in light. During an eclipse, the sudden drop in sunlight causes changes in the ionosphere, creating waves that ripple through this atmospheric layer. |
It will measure changes in electric and magnetic fields, density, and temperature.
This launch will take place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, with a specific focus on the ionosphere. According to NASA, the ionosphere’s temperature and density are projected to decrease during the eclipse, resulting in a wave-like disturbance that has the potential to disrupt GPS and other satellite communications. The process: The rockets will be positioned just outside the path of annularity, where the Moon moves directly in front of the Sun. Each rocket will deploy four small scientific instruments designed to record changes in electric and magnetic fields, density, and temperature. |
Context Indian-origin NASA scientist to lead rocket mission to ‘ring of fire’ eclipse..
Solution (a)
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| NASA is set to launch a mission called APEP to study how a solar eclipse affects the upper atmosphere.
The mission will involve launching three rockets equipped with scientific instruments.
Objective: To know how the upper atmosphere will change during the eclipse, especially the moment when there would be a sudden reduction in light. During an eclipse, the sudden drop in sunlight causes changes in the ionosphere, creating waves that ripple through this atmospheric layer. |
It will measure changes in electric and magnetic fields, density, and temperature.
This launch will take place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, with a specific focus on the ionosphere. According to NASA, the ionosphere’s temperature and density are projected to decrease during the eclipse, resulting in a wave-like disturbance that has the potential to disrupt GPS and other satellite communications. The process: The rockets will be positioned just outside the path of annularity, where the Moon moves directly in front of the Sun. Each rocket will deploy four small scientific instruments designed to record changes in electric and magnetic fields, density, and temperature. |
Context Indian-origin NASA scientist to lead rocket mission to ‘ring of fire’ eclipse..
‘Panangkarupatti’ which recently received GI tag belongs to which state
Solution (c)
About Udangudi Panangarupatti
Uniqueness:
Key facts about Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Context: Recently, Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ (palm jaggery/ gur) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Solution (c)
About Udangudi Panangarupatti
Uniqueness:
Key facts about Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Context: Recently, Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ (palm jaggery/ gur) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
With reference to ‘Pink Dolphin’ consider the following statements
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The Amazon river dolphin is a unique freshwater species found only in the rivers of South America.
Amazon river dolphins look very different from marine dolphins. Born grey, adult Amazon river dolphins turn pink or pinkish-grey as they mature20. Mature males are pinker than females, which could be due to frequent aggressive interactions with other males. As wounds heal, they are covered with pink scar tissue that eventually replaces their grey skin |
IUCN Red List Conservation status: Endangered | Amazon river dolphins are found in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Tocantins-Araguaia River Basins with their presence confirmed in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
The species is found in freshwater environments ranging from deltas to inland river systems and streams and even flooded forests in the heart of the South American continent.
There are two recognized subspecies, the Bolivian bufeo (I. g. boliviensis), and the Common bot |
Context: Over 100 endangered pink dolphins found dead in the Brazilian Amazon.
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The Amazon river dolphin is a unique freshwater species found only in the rivers of South America.
Amazon river dolphins look very different from marine dolphins. Born grey, adult Amazon river dolphins turn pink or pinkish-grey as they mature20. Mature males are pinker than females, which could be due to frequent aggressive interactions with other males. As wounds heal, they are covered with pink scar tissue that eventually replaces their grey skin |
IUCN Red List Conservation status: Endangered | Amazon river dolphins are found in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Tocantins-Araguaia River Basins with their presence confirmed in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
The species is found in freshwater environments ranging from deltas to inland river systems and streams and even flooded forests in the heart of the South American continent.
There are two recognized subspecies, the Bolivian bufeo (I. g. boliviensis), and the Common bot |
Context: Over 100 endangered pink dolphins found dead in the Brazilian Amazon.
