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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Consider the following statements about the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES)
The SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme was launched in 1992 with the primary objective of promoting people-to-people contact within the South Asian region.
Under the SVES, only prominent businessmen and senior government officials of SAARC member states are eligible for visa-free travel.
The SVES cardholders are entitled to stay in the host country for a period not exceeding three months on each visit.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
correct | Incorrect | correct |
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Context:The Indian government has announced that Pakistan nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES).
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
correct | Incorrect | correct |
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Context:The Indian government has announced that Pakistan nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES).
Consider the following statements about the Section 19 of POCSO
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
correct | Incorrect | Correct |
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Context:The Supreme Court will examine concerns raised by Indira Jaising that mandatory reporting under Section 19 of POCSO is criminalising consensual adolescent sexual activity and threatening girls’ right to health.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
correct | Incorrect | Correct |
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Context:The Supreme Court will examine concerns raised by Indira Jaising that mandatory reporting under Section 19 of POCSO is criminalising consensual adolescent sexual activity and threatening girls’ right to health.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Tax Collected at Source (TCS) under the Income Tax Act, 1961?
Option c |
It is a mechanism where the seller of certain goods is required to collect tax from the buyer at the time of sale and deposit it with the government. |
Context:Luxury goods priced above ₹10 lakh, such as handbags, watches, and sportswear are now subject to a 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) .
Option c |
It is a mechanism where the seller of certain goods is required to collect tax from the buyer at the time of sale and deposit it with the government. |
Context:Luxury goods priced above ₹10 lakh, such as handbags, watches, and sportswear are now subject to a 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) .
Consider the following statements about the Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
correct | Incorrect |
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Context:Indian experts have called for an immediate ban on chlorpyrifos, a toxic pesticide.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
correct | Incorrect |
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Context:Indian experts have called for an immediate ban on chlorpyrifos, a toxic pesticide.
Consider the following statements about the Palmyra
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
correct | correct |
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Context:The Syrian civil war in 2011, turned Palmyra’s strategic location into a conflict zone, leading to widespread destruction of its ancient monuments.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
correct | correct |
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Context:The Syrian civil war in 2011, turned Palmyra’s strategic location into a conflict zone, leading to widespread destruction of its ancient monuments.