1) Which of the following statements is incorrect in context of 'Target Olympic Podium (TOP)' scheme?
a) Olympic medal prospects will be funded by the government for top class training.
b) It is an initiative of union sports ministry.
c) Rs 10,000/- per month will be provided as out of pocket expense to the sports person.
d) Olympics game will be held in Brazil this year.
2) Consider the following statements regarding the ' AugustaWestland Chopper' deal and mark the correct option.
a) The deal is related to purchase of 12 helicopters for VVIPs worth 3600 crore rupees.
b) German manufacturer Finmeccanica sold these choppers to India.
c) Both a and b are correct.
d) Neither a nor b is correct.
3) The Supreme Court has recently cleared the decks for holding the 'National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)'. Which of the following statements is correct regarding NEET?
a) It is a single common entrance test for MBBS and BDS courses.
b) Only government colleges and deemed universities are covered under the NEET.
c) Both a and b are correct.
d) Neither a nor b is correct.
4) The government has raised the interest rates on Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for 2015-16 to :
a) 8.7%
b) 8.2%
c) 10%
d) 8.8%
5) Which of the following statements is incorrect in context of ' The Heart of Asia' conference or ' Istanbul process'?
a) The 2016 conference (6th meeting) was held in New Delhi.
b) It is a platform to discuss regional issues among Afghanistan, its neighbours and regional countries.
c) First meeting was held in 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey.
d) The group has 14 members including U.S., India and China.
6) Which of the following was/were the objectives of the recently held ’ Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan (Village Self Governance Campaign)?
a) To Increase social harmony across villages.
b) To Strengthen Panchayati Raj.
c) To Promote rural development.
d) To Foster farmers’ progress.
e) All of the above
Answers:
1) c, Rs 1 Lakh per month will be provided as out of pocket expense to the sports person.
2) a, Finmeccanica is an Italian manufacturer.
3) a , Government colleges ,deemed universities and private colleges are covered under the NEET.
4) d
5) d, U.S. is only a supporting member. The Heart of Asia conference was established in 2011 as a platform to discuss regional issues including security, economic cooperation and connectivity among Afghanistan, its neighbours and regional countries with a view to promote lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.
6) e, PIB Link
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