In the cintext of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?
WTO affairs
SAARC affairs
UNFCCC affairs
India -EU negotiations on FTA
The question asks about the context in which the terms 'amber box, blue box, and green box' are used. These terms are specific to international trade agreements and subsidies, particularly within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Correct Option: A) WTO affairs
Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?
1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc..
2. Loans received from foreign governments
3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The question asks to identify which items are included in the capital budget of the Government of India. To answer this, we need to understand the definition and components of a capital budget, distinguishing it from a revenue budget.
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all components of the capital budget. Expenditure on assets (1) is capital expenditure. Loans received (2) are capital receipts. Loans granted (3) are capital expenditure. Hence, all three are included.
What is/are the importance /importance of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification?
1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.
2. It has a special /particular focus on south Asia and North African regions, and its secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3. Its is committed to bottom-up approach,encouraging the participation of local people in combating desertification.
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The question asks about the importance and features of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). We need to evaluate each statement based on the known objectives and operational principles of the UNCCD.
C) 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 correctly describe key aspects of the UNCCD. Statement 1 highlights its goal of promoting action through national programs and international partnerships, which is fundamental to the convention. Statement 3 accurately points out its commitment to a bottom-up approach and local participation, a distinguishing feature of the UNCCD.
The question asks about a currency recently proposed for inclusion in the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket. This requires knowledge of recent developments in international finance and the composition of the SDR.
Correct Option: D) Renminbi
With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee(IMFC), consider the following statements:
1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy and advises the International Monetary Fund(IMF) on the direction of the work
2. The World Bank participates as an observer in IMFC's meetings.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC). We need to determine if both statements are correct, only one is correct, or neither is correct, based on the functions and participation in IMFC meetings.
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to
rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide then with suitable source of livelihood
release the sex workersfrom the practice and provide them with alternative source of invelihood
eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
release the bonded labourers free their bpndage and rehabilitate them
The question asks about the primary objective of the 'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan'. To answer this, one needs to recall the specific focus and goals of this national campaign launched in India.
Correct Option: C) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
The 'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is indeed a national campaign specifically launched with the aim of eradicating manual scavenging and rehabilitating individuals engaged in this practice. It seeks to restore their dignity and integrate them into society with alternative, respectable livelihoods.
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements :
1. Siddhas (Sittars )of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of the Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are corect
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding medieval Indian cultural history, specifically about the Siddhas of the Tamil region and the Lingayats of the Kannada region. We need to determine if each statement is historically accurate.
The Siddhas (or Sittars) were a group of spiritual practitioners and philosophers in ancient and medieval Tamil Nadu. Their philosophy often emphasized a direct, experiential understanding of the divine, often transcending conventional religious rituals and idol worship. Many Siddhas were indeed monotheistic, believing in one ultimate reality or God, and often criticized the elaborate rituals and idol worship prevalent in mainstream Hinduism, advocating for a more internal and spiritual path. They focused on yoga, meditation, and alchemy for spiritual and physical perfection.
The Lingayat tradition, founded by Basavanna in the 12th century in the Kannada region (present-day Karnataka), was a significant reformist movement. Lingayats are known for their strong opposition to the caste system, advocating for social equality and rejecting the authority of the Vedas. They also questioned the traditional Hindu concept of rebirth (samsara) and karma, believing that upon death, a devotee of Shiva (specifically, one who wears the Ishtalinga) merges with Shiva and does not undergo rebirth. This was a radical departure from mainstream Hindu beliefs.
Both statements align with historical and philosophical accounts of the Siddhas and Lingayats, respectively.
C) Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct because Siddhas were often monotheistic and critical of idol worship, focusing on inner spiritual realization. Statement 2 is correct because Lingayats, founded by Basavanna, explicitly rejected the caste system and questioned the theory of rebirth, advocating for social equality and a direct path to Shiva.
The question asks for the definition of "import cover". This is a key economic indicator related to a country's foreign exchange reserves and its ability to finance imports. We need to identify the option that correctly defines this term.
This ratio tells how many months a country can continue to import goods and services even if its export earnings or other foreign exchange inflows stop.
D) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves. This is the precise definition of import cover. It is a crucial indicator of a country's economic stability and its capacity to meet its import requirements.
A) It is the ratio of value of Domestic product of a country — This definition is incorrect. The ratio of the value of domestic product (Gross Domestic Product or GDP) is a measure of economic output, not import cover. Import cover relates to foreign exchange reserves and imports.
B) It is the total value of imports of a country — This is incorrect. The total value of imports is just one component used in calculating import cover, but it is not the definition of import cover itself. Import cover is a ratio, not an absolute value of imports.
C) it is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries — This is incorrect. While the ratio of exports to imports (or vice versa) is related to the balance of trade, it is not what "import cover" signifies. Import cover specifically relates a country's total international reserves to its total imports, not just trade between two countries or a simple export-import ratio.
consider the following pairs: community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of
1.Kurd : Bangladesh
2.Madhesi: Nepal
3.Rohingya: Myanmar
which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of communities and countries where they are often mentioned in the news. This requires knowledge of the geopolitical context and ethnic groups associated with specific regions.
C) 2 and 3 only
with reference to Organization for the prohibition of chemical Weapons (OPCW)' consider the following statements
1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO
2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons free emerging
3. It provides assistance and protection to Stated Parties against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). We need to evaluate each statement based on the known facts about OPCW's structure, functions, and mandate.
B) 2 and 3 only. Statements 2 and 3 correctly describe the functions of the OPCW, while statement 1 is incorrect regarding its affiliation.