Which of the following statements is/are correct
1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, Which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
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This question tests knowledge of the legislative process in the Indian Parliament, specifically how bills are affected by prorogation and dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Understanding the rules regarding lapsing of bills is crucial.
B) 2 only. Statement 2 correctly describes the fate of a bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha during the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the following is/are indicator indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report
1. Undernourishment
2. Child stunting
3. Child mortality
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The question asks about the indicators used by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to calculate the Global Hunger Index (GHI). To answer this, one needs to recall the components that make up the GHI.
Correct Option: C) 1, 2 and 3
There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3. Rationalizing subsides
4. reducing import duty
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A budget deficit occurs when government expenditure exceeds government revenue. To reduce a persistent deficit, the government must either increase its revenue or decrease its expenditure. We need to evaluate each given action to see if it contributes to reducing the deficit.
C) 1 and 3 only. Actions 1 (reducing revenue expenditure) and 3 (rationalizing subsidies) both lead to a decrease in government expenditure, which directly helps in reducing a budget deficit.
The establishment of "Payment Banks" is being allowed in India to promote Financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/ are correct in this context?
1.Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of payment Banks.
2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards
3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.
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The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding Payment Banks in India, specifically concerning their eligibility criteria for promoters, services offered (credit/debit cards), and lending activities. We need to evaluate each statement based on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines for Payment Banks.
B) 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct as per RBI guidelines for Payment Banks. Statement 2 is incorrect because Payment Banks cannot issue credit cards.
With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.It uses light as the medium for high speed data transmission.
2.It is a wireless technology and is several time faster than 'WiFi'.
The question asks about LiFi technology and its characteristics. We need to evaluate two statements regarding its medium of data transmission and its speed compared to WiFi.
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
The term Intended Nationality Determined Contribution is sometimes seen in the news in the context on
Pledge made by the European countriesto rehabilitate refuges from the war affected Middle East.
Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate changes.
Capital contibuted by the member countries in the esblishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Plan of action outlined by the countries of the regarding Sustainable Developments Goals
The question asks about the context in which the term "Intended Nationally Determined Contribution" (INDC) is often seen in the news. This requires knowledge of international environmental agreements and climate change policies.
Therefore, the term is directly related to plans of action by countries to combat climate change.
B) Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate changes.
The term "Intended Nationally Determined Contribution" (INDC) refers to the climate action plans submitted by countries ahead of the 2015 Paris Agreement. These plans outlined each country's commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts. After the Paris Agreement came into force, these INDCs were converted into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are legally binding under the agreement.
The question asks about the primary purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme launched by the Government of India. To answer this, one needs to recall the key objectives and focus areas of the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme.
Correct Option: D) Proving for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies.
This option accurately describes the central purpose of the UDAY scheme, which was launched to address the massive debt and operational inefficiencies of State Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and ensure their financial health and operational improvement.
With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes given below is/are correct?
1.The International Financial Corporation, with offers these bonds ,is an arm of the World Bnak.
2.They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
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The question asks about the correctness of two statements regarding 'IFC Masala Bonds'. We need to evaluate each statement based on our knowledge of these financial instruments and the International Financial Corporation (IFC).
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva ,the ruler of Vnayanagar,consider the following statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks about the taxation system during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya of the Vijayanagar Empire. We need to evaluate two statements regarding land tax and industry tax.
Both statements accurately describe aspects of the taxation system under Krishna Deva Raya.
C) Both 1 and 2. Both statements are historically accurate regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva Raya's reign in the Vijayanagar Empire.
The question asks to identify the ancient Indian book that narrates the love story of the son of the founder of the Sunga dynasty. This requires knowledge of prominent Sanskrit plays and their authors, as well as the historical context of the Sunga dynasty.
Correct Option: B) Malavikagnimitra