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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about foreign exchange transactions
1. Current account records the net change of assets and liabilities which include external lending and borrowing, foreign currency deposits of banks, external bonds issued by the Government of India, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Foreign Portfolio Investments in India (FPI)
2. Capital account represents a country’s current transactions including exports, imports, interest payments, private remittances and transfersWhich of the above statements are false?
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Foreign exchange transactions are broadly classified into two types: Current account transactions and Capital account transactions. The Current Account represents a country’s current transactions. The Capital Account records the net change of assets and liabilities .
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Foreign exchange transactions are broadly classified into two types: Current account transactions and Capital account transactions. The Current Account represents a country’s current transactions. The Capital Account records the net change of assets and liabilities .
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are capital controls in Indian economy?
1.Cap on External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Masala Bonds together.
2.Restrictions to ensure that only relatively high credit quality borrowers tap into ECBs.
3.Cap on total FPIs in domestic securities with separate limits on different kinds of them.Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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Capital control represents any measure taken by a government, central bank or other regulatory bodies to limit the flow of foreign capital in and out of the domestic economy.
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Capital control represents any measure taken by a government, central bank or other regulatory bodies to limit the flow of foreign capital in and out of the domestic economy.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are advantages of capital account liberalisation?
1.It attracts larger foreign capital.
2.Increase the choices for investments
3.Could lead to the export of domestic savings
4.Could lead to greater tax avoidanceChoose the correct answer using the codes given below
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3 and 4 are disadvantages of capital account liberalisation. Other advantages are it helps complement current account and Improves competitive discipline.
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3 and 4 are disadvantages of capital account liberalisation. Other advantages are it helps complement current account and Improves competitive discipline.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsWhat are some of the steps taken to improve the current account deficit?
1.Enabling more companies to raise External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs).
2.Masala bonds issued in 2019-20 exempt from withholding tax.
3.Recapitalisation of Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) to promote exports.Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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Rise in crude prices and a decline in the growth of merchandise exports have led to the deterioration of trade deficit. The above steps will increase the inflow of foreign currency.
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Rise in crude prices and a decline in the growth of merchandise exports have led to the deterioration of trade deficit. The above steps will increase the inflow of foreign currency.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsWhat are the features of Namami Ganga Program
1. River front development
2. Conservation of Aquatic life and biodiversity
3. Improvement of coverage of sewerage infrastructure in habitations on banks of Ganga.
4. River Surface cleaning for collection of floating solid waste from the surface of the Ghats
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Other features of the program are Afforestation, Industrial Effluent Monitoring , Development of Ganga Gram, Creating Public Awareness. Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, a five tier structure has been envisaged at national, state and district level to take measures for prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution in river Ganga
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Other features of the program are Afforestation, Industrial Effluent Monitoring , Development of Ganga Gram, Creating Public Awareness. Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, a five tier structure has been envisaged at national, state and district level to take measures for prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution in river Ganga
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Coastal Regulation Zone Notification
1.It was based on the recommendations of Gadgil committee report
2.This notification de-freezes the restrictions imposed on Floor Space Index (FSI) or the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) under CRZ, 2011
3.CRZ-III A areas shall have a NDZ of 50 meters from the HTL(High tide line) on the landward side as against 200 meters from the HTL stipulated in the CRZ Notification, 2011Which of the above statements are true?
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It was based on recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee report. Other changes are: Temporary Tourism infrastructure for basic amenities to be promoted at a minimum distance of 10 metres from HTL. Such temporary tourism facilities are also now permissible in the NDZ of the CRZ-III areas; CRZ clearances are needed only for projects located in CRZ-I and CRZ IV.
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It was based on recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee report. Other changes are: Temporary Tourism infrastructure for basic amenities to be promoted at a minimum distance of 10 metres from HTL. Such temporary tourism facilities are also now permissible in the NDZ of the CRZ-III areas; CRZ clearances are needed only for projects located in CRZ-I and CRZ IV.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true regarding eco sensitive areas?
1.These are ecologically important areas notified under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, to be protected from industrial pollution and unregulated development.
2.Centre has released a draft notification. It proposes nearly 64% of Western Ghats as ‘no go’ zone, as recommended by Gadgil Committee.Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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Center has proposed nearly 37% of Western Ghats as ‘no go’ zone, as recommended by the Kasturirangan Committee. To categorise an area as ecologically sensitive, the government looks at topography, climate and rainfall, land use and land cover, roads and settlements, human population, biodiversity corridors and data of plants and animal species.
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Center has proposed nearly 37% of Western Ghats as ‘no go’ zone, as recommended by the Kasturirangan Committee. To categorise an area as ecologically sensitive, the government looks at topography, climate and rainfall, land use and land cover, roads and settlements, human population, biodiversity corridors and data of plants and animal species.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Indian Science Congress
1. Indian Science Congress(ISC) is an important annual event. Bengaluru recently hosted the 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress.
2. The ISC association owes its origin to the initiative of two British Chemists, Professor J. L. Simonsen and Professor P.S. MacMahon. It was set up on the lines of the British Association for the Advancement of Science annual meetings.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
Science and technology: ‘Rural development’ was the theme. To give impetus to farming technology, for the first time, a Farmer’s Science Congress was part of it, thus providing a platform for innovative farmers. The farmer’s congress discussed agrarian distress and strategies to mitigate and navigate the impact of climate change on agriculture.
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Science and technology: ‘Rural development’ was the theme. To give impetus to farming technology, for the first time, a Farmer’s Science Congress was part of it, thus providing a platform for innovative farmers. The farmer’s congress discussed agrarian distress and strategies to mitigate and navigate the impact of climate change on agriculture.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true regarding National Strategy for Financial Inclusion?
1.The NSFI for India 2019-2024 has been prepared by NITI Aayog. It is based on the inputs and suggestions from the Government of India and Financial Sector Regulators like SEBI, IRDA and PFRDA.
2.It aims to strengthen the ecosystem for various modes of digital financial services in all Tier-II to Tier VI centres to create the necessary infrastructure to move towards a less-cash society by March 2022.Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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The NSFI for India 2019-2024 has been prepared by RBI under the aegis of the Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee. Universal Access to Financial Services; Providing Basic Bouquet of Financial Services; Access to Livelihood and Skill Development; Customer Protection and Grievance Redressal are the Strategic Pillars of NSFI.
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The NSFI for India 2019-2024 has been prepared by RBI under the aegis of the Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee. Universal Access to Financial Services; Providing Basic Bouquet of Financial Services; Access to Livelihood and Skill Development; Customer Protection and Grievance Redressal are the Strategic Pillars of NSFI.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Good Governance Index
1.It is a uniform tool across States to assess the Status of Governance and impact of various interventions taken up by the State Government and UTs. It was released on the Good Governance Day which is observed on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
2.Top performers among the big states are Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka. The bottom three states are Odisha, Bihar, Goa.Which of the above statements are true?
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In total 50 indicators are used to measure the following 10 governance sectors:
Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Commerce & Industries
Human Resource Development
Public Health
Public Infrastructure & Utilities
Economic Governance
Social Welfare and Development
Judicial and Public Security
Environment
Citizen centric governanceIncorrect
In total 50 indicators are used to measure the following 10 governance sectors:
Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Commerce & Industries
Human Resource Development
Public Health
Public Infrastructure & Utilities
Economic Governance
Social Welfare and Development
Judicial and Public Security
Environment
Citizen centric governance
