Question 1: The business tycoon, Rex Tillerson, has been offered the job of Secretary of State by President - elect Donald Trump. Mr. Tillerson has been associated with which of the following organisations?
a) Shell Corporation
b) ExxonMobil
c) Alibaba
d) Samsung
Answers
1) b
Question 1 : What is a 'Solar Dome'?
a) A solar powered telescope .
b) A device to light up homes without electricity.
c) China's space mission to study sun spot cycle.
d) A space tourism project by United States based organisation.
Question 2 : What is the primary function of an 'Ice Stupa' ?
a) Conservation of water
b) Propagation of teachings of Buddha.
c) Promotion of tourism.
d) Temporary shelters during natural calamity.
Question 3: Which of the following is/are the applications of a 'Solar Pond'?
a) Water desalination
b) Refrigeration
c) Power generation
d) All of the above
Answers
1) b. Reference : PIB Link
2) a. Reference: YouTube Link
3) d. Reference: Solar Pond
Question 1 : Which of the following provisions is incorrect with respect to the India's Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 ?
a) Operator has the right to seek recourse from suppliers and vendors in case of an accident.
b) Absolute liability of an operator.
c) Operator is mandated to take an insurance policy or such other financial security.
d) Non discrimination of victims on the grounds of nationality, domicile or residence .
Answer
1) b . Operator has the right to seek recourse from suppliers and vendors if the accident was the result of a patent or latent defect in equipment or substandard services.
In simple words, the essence of the above quote is - hate begets hate and violence is perpetuated by violence. When Mahatama Gandhi propounded this quote during the Indian struggle for freedom movement, he simultaneosly asserted that 'ahimsa' or non violence is a weapon of strong. By this he meant that, only an individual with a strong mental aptitude and a strong moral strength can practice the tenets of non violence.
It often happens that one gets hurt by someone's words or something visible disturbs one. In that scenario it would not be ideal to seek revenge for the same. In words of Gandhiji, it would be rather ideal to conquer one's opponent with love. The feeling of revenge, extreme competition, quest for power and other such negative thoughts make one vulnerable to the situation and make one morally weak. The most visible manifestation of which is rise in terrorism, fundamentalism and intolerance in today's world.
Case Study
A soldier died during a cross border attack. His younger son , being closest to his father took pledge on his father's death pyre that he will give justice to his father by killing all those terrorists. Though the intention of that kid was to seek justice for his father but the way justice was thought to be achieved was not moral. Ideally the kid should be made to understand the ethos of 'service of the nation' that his father has practiced in the real sense. His father has become a martyr, the place which few can achieve in their life.
The boy should rather take the pledge to follow his father's footsteps and get himself inducted into defence forces.
Question 1 How much micrograms per cubic meter of Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10) is considered safe for environment?
a) 80
b) 91
c) 93
d) 100
Question 2 Which of the following measures have been taken by the government of Paris to check the high level of Particulate Matter 10 in the city?
i) Odd - even number scheme for vehicles
ii) Free public transport
iii) Only hybrid, electric and vehicles carrying 3 or more than 3 passengers are allowed on the roads.
iv) Regulation on speed of vehicles
a) i and ii only
b) All of the above
c) i, ii and iii only
d) ii and iv only
Question 3 Which of the following factors is/are responsible for the high level of pollution in Delhi?
a) Vehicular pollution.
b) Post harvest burning of stalk in neighbouring state.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
Question 4: Recently, the Supreme Court of India while emphasising the problem of poor air quality in Delhi has termed the city's atmosphere as 'gas chamber'. Which of the following constraints is/are responsible for ineffective pollution control in the city?
a) Weak state capacity.
b) Corruption in construction business.
c) Toothless pollution control boards.
d) All of the above
Answers
1) a
2) b
3) c
4) d
As per the 2011 estimates, out of every 10,000 currency notes in circulation ,4 notes are fake currency notes in India. Similar studies appeared in the past as well but no previous government had shown the will, resolution and audacity to rise over petty politics and take radical steps against this malaise, until our very own Prime Minister - Mr. Narendra Modi made an astounding announcement on 9th November 2016 to withdraw the legal tender status of Rs 500/- and Rs 1000/- currency notes in India. Further Rs 500/- notes were replaced by new a form of notes with enhanced security features whereas Rs 1000/- notes were replaced by Rs 2000/- currency notes.
This is like a 'surgical strike' on the terror financing from across the border and through the international terror organizations. This will also mask the menace of flow of black money in India, which in recent years has been rising like a snowball.
The country solutes the strength, courage and wisdom of Mr. Modi for bringing the anti national elements to their foot .
Let's attempt a question on this topic.
Question 1
Which one of the following features does not forms the part of recently issued series of Rs 2000/- currency note in India?
a) Swachh Bharat logo with slogan on the reverse side.
b) Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi in the centre of obverse side.
c) Motif of Chandrayaan on the reverse side.
d) Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right of obverse side.
Question 2
Which of the following is/are the expected outcome/outcomes of withdrawing the legal tender status of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes in India?
a) Real estate, education and healthcare facilities will become affordable for common citizens.
b) Circulation of counterfeit currency may come to an end.
c) Funding for arms smuggling, espionage, terrorists will be choked.
d) All of the above
Question 3
Image of which of the following Indian heritage sites has been made the theme of new series of Rs 500/- note?
a) Parliament estate
b) Red Fort
c) Rashtrapati Bhawan
d) India Gate
Question 4
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
i) The base colour of the Rs 500/- note is magenta.
ii) The base colour of the Rs 1000/- note is stone grey.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) Neither i nor ii
Answers
1) c, The reverse side of the note will have the Motif of Mangalayan, which reflects the country's first venture in the interplanetary space.
2) d
3) b
4) d, The base colour of the Rs 1000/- note is magenta while that of Rs 500/- note is stone grey.
Reference : https://paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in/
The issue of OROP in India is social, economic and political. While the veterans demand the modification in the key provisions of recently approved OROP framework, the government of the day is worried regarding the huge toll on state finances that this new form of expenditure will take. Amidst this tussle, the suicide of an ex-military personnel has brought the focus on the plight of military pensioners once again in the national mainstream.
Let's attempt a question on this topic.
Question 1
Which of the following provisions related to OROP is incorrect?
a) Implementation from 1st July 2014.
b) The base year for calculation of pension is 2013.
c) Equalisation of pension every 5 years.
d) Pension will be fixed as the average of the maximum and minimum of the new retirees.
e) Inclusion of military personnel who have taken the premature retirement (PMR).
Answer
1) e.
