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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs of defence exercise held by India:
Defence Exercise: Country
- Garuda: France
- Varuna: France
- Nomadic Elephant: Myanmar
- Lamitye: Seychelles
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Garuda-VI
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-garuda-vi/
https://www.civilsdaily.com/prelims-spotlight-defence-exercises/
Answer: (b)
Exercise Garuda-VI
- The Indian Air Force is participating in a bilateral exercise between Indian and French Air Force named Exercise ‘Garuda-VI’ France in July ‘19.
Tikdam: Ex. Nomadic Elephant is a joint military exercise between India and Mongolia.
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Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Garuda-VI
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-garuda-vi/
https://www.civilsdaily.com/prelims-spotlight-defence-exercises/
Answer: (b)
Exercise Garuda-VI
- The Indian Air Force is participating in a bilateral exercise between Indian and French Air Force named Exercise ‘Garuda-VI’ France in July ‘19.
Tikdam: Ex. Nomadic Elephant is a joint military exercise between India and Mongolia.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe Central Sector Interest Subsidy (CSIS) Scheme sometimes seen in news specifically aims to provide:
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Inspired by: [pib] Various loan schemes for weaker sections
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-various-loan-schemes-for-weaker-sections/
Answer: (d)
Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (CSIS)
- It is an unique Scheme which pivots around the vision that no student desiring to pursue higher education is denied of the opportunity if he/ she is financially poor.
- This Scheme benefits all categories of EWS students for pursuing professional/ technical courses in lndia and intends to provide affordable higher education.
- Under this scheme full interest subsidy on educational loans upto Rs 7.50 lakh is available during the period of moratorium on loans availed under the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Model Education Loan Scheme from Scheduled Banks.
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Inspired by: [pib] Various loan schemes for weaker sections
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-various-loan-schemes-for-weaker-sections/
Answer: (d)
Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (CSIS)
- It is an unique Scheme which pivots around the vision that no student desiring to pursue higher education is denied of the opportunity if he/ she is financially poor.
- This Scheme benefits all categories of EWS students for pursuing professional/ technical courses in lndia and intends to provide affordable higher education.
- Under this scheme full interest subsidy on educational loans upto Rs 7.50 lakh is available during the period of moratorium on loans availed under the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Model Education Loan Scheme from Scheduled Banks.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsNational Freight Index (NFI) aims to provide live freight rates for different lanes and vehicles across the country.
With reference to NFI, consider the following statements:
- The NFI is released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
- NFI gives freight rates in Indian rupee per ton-km and in terms of relative movement with respect to a base month.
- It uses machine-learning and economics powered pricing algorithms.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: National Freight Index (NFI)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-freight-index-nfi/
Answer: (c)
National Freight Index (NFI)
- In its bid to bring transparency in the road-freight marketplace, Gurgaon-based logistics start-up Rivigo has launched National Freight Index (NFI).
- The NFI aims to provide live freight rates for different lanes and vehicles across the country.
- It gives live spot rates on over 7 million lane and vehicle type combinations in the country.
- It will bring a pricing transparency, in a system where the demand traditionally flows from transporters, brokers, fleet owners and then to drivers.
- The actual freight rates are in Indian rupee per ton-km and in terms of relative movement with respect to a base month, and would be updated in real time.
- It will also give historical spot price movements of the road freight industry.
- Rivigo has adopted machine-learning and economics powered pricing algorithms.
- The rates on the exchange and index are computed using millions of data points from historical transactions, current market dynamics, micro market insights and other factors.
Incorrect
Inspired by: National Freight Index (NFI)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-freight-index-nfi/
Answer: (c)
National Freight Index (NFI)
- In its bid to bring transparency in the road-freight marketplace, Gurgaon-based logistics start-up Rivigo has launched National Freight Index (NFI).
- The NFI aims to provide live freight rates for different lanes and vehicles across the country.
- It gives live spot rates on over 7 million lane and vehicle type combinations in the country.
- It will bring a pricing transparency, in a system where the demand traditionally flows from transporters, brokers, fleet owners and then to drivers.
- The actual freight rates are in Indian rupee per ton-km and in terms of relative movement with respect to a base month, and would be updated in real time.
- It will also give historical spot price movements of the road freight industry.
- Rivigo has adopted machine-learning and economics powered pricing algorithms.
- The rates on the exchange and index are computed using millions of data points from historical transactions, current market dynamics, micro market insights and other factors.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements best correlates with the concept of “Constructive Vote of No-confidence”?
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Inspired by: Explained: Constructive Vote of No-confidence
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-constructive-vote-of-no-confidence/
Answer: (a)
Constructive Vote of No-confidence
- The provision allows Parliament to withdraw confidence from a head of government only if there is a majority in favour for a prospective successor.
- This narrows down the scope of the Opposition to overthrow the government at will and necessitate elections before the government ends its term.
- The underlying premise is that there is a fixed five-year-tenure (for the House) and that there will be a government no matter what.
- The government will be presumed to have a majority unless another grouping is in a position to demonstrate that they have greater numbers.
- This is based on a concept called “constructive vote of no-confidence”, also recommended by the Law Commission of India in a 2018 draft report.
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Inspired by: Explained: Constructive Vote of No-confidence
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-constructive-vote-of-no-confidence/
Answer: (a)
Constructive Vote of No-confidence
- The provision allows Parliament to withdraw confidence from a head of government only if there is a majority in favour for a prospective successor.
- This narrows down the scope of the Opposition to overthrow the government at will and necessitate elections before the government ends its term.
- The underlying premise is that there is a fixed five-year-tenure (for the House) and that there will be a government no matter what.
- The government will be presumed to have a majority unless another grouping is in a position to demonstrate that they have greater numbers.
- This is based on a concept called “constructive vote of no-confidence”, also recommended by the Law Commission of India in a 2018 draft report.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsLichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of:
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Inspired by: CSP 2014
Answer: (b)
Lichens
- A lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.
- The combined lichen has properties different from those of its component organisms.
Incorrect
Inspired by: CSP 2014
Answer: (b)
Lichens
- A lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.
- The combined lichen has properties different from those of its component organisms.
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