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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsA wholesale price index (WPI) is an index that measures and tracks the changes in the price of goods in the stages before the retail level. With reference to the WPI in India, consider the following statements:
- The current series of wholesale price index with 2011-12 as base year was introduced in 2017.
- In India, WPI is calculated by Central Statistical Office (CSO).
Select the correct code:
Correct
Inspired by: https://www.thehindu.com/business/government-revamps-wpi-revision-team/article28191451.ece
Answer: (a)
Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
- It measures the average change in the prices of commodities for bulk sale at the level of early stage of transactions.
- The index basket of the WPI covers commodities falling under the three major groups namely Primary Articles, Fuel and Power and Manufactured products.
- In India, Office of Economic Advisor (OEA), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry calculates the WPI.
- The WPI series in India has undergone six revisions in 1952-53, 1961-62, 1970-71, 1981-82, 1993-94 and 2004-05 so far.
- The base year of All-India WPI has been revised from 2004-05 to 2011-12 on 12 May 2017 to align it with the base year of other macroeconomic indicators like the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The current series is the seventh revision.
Incorrect
Inspired by: https://www.thehindu.com/business/government-revamps-wpi-revision-team/article28191451.ece
Answer: (a)
Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
- It measures the average change in the prices of commodities for bulk sale at the level of early stage of transactions.
- The index basket of the WPI covers commodities falling under the three major groups namely Primary Articles, Fuel and Power and Manufactured products.
- In India, Office of Economic Advisor (OEA), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry calculates the WPI.
- The WPI series in India has undergone six revisions in 1952-53, 1961-62, 1970-71, 1981-82, 1993-94 and 2004-05 so far.
- The base year of All-India WPI has been revised from 2004-05 to 2011-12 on 12 May 2017 to align it with the base year of other macroeconomic indicators like the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The current series is the seventh revision.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs of tribal freedom fighters is/are correctly matched with their respective area/region/state of revolt?
- Veer Narayan Singh: Chhattisgarh
- Birsa Munda: Jharkhand
- Thalakkal Chandu: Kerala
- Rani Gaidinliu: Manipur
Select the correct code:
Correct
Inspired by: [pib] Museums for Tribal Freedom Fighters
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-museums-for-tribal-freedom-fighters/
Answer: (d)
- The Govt. has decided to up six museums dedicated to tribal freedom fighters in Gujarat, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.
- The particulars of museums sanctioned, location of museum and tribal freedom fighters / heroes associated with the museum are as under:
Sl. No. Name of State Location of Museum Tribal Freedom Fighters / Heroes 1 Gujarat Garudeshwar, Rajpipla Prominent freedom fighters from across the country 2 Chhattisgarh Raipur Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh 3 Jharkhand Ranchi Birsa Munda 4 Andhra Pradesh Lammasingi Shri Alluri Seetha Ram Raju 5 Madhya Pradesh Chhindwara TantyaBheel, Bheema Nayak, KhajayaNayak,etc. 6 Kerala Kozhikode Thalakkal Chandu 7 Manipur Makhal Village, Senapati Rani Gaidinliu 8 Telangana Hyderabad Ramji Gond Incorrect
Inspired by: [pib] Museums for Tribal Freedom Fighters
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-museums-for-tribal-freedom-fighters/
Answer: (d)
- The Govt. has decided to up six museums dedicated to tribal freedom fighters in Gujarat, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.
- The particulars of museums sanctioned, location of museum and tribal freedom fighters / heroes associated with the museum are as under:
Sl. No. Name of State Location of Museum Tribal Freedom Fighters / Heroes 1 Gujarat Garudeshwar, Rajpipla Prominent freedom fighters from across the country 2 Chhattisgarh Raipur Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh 3 Jharkhand Ranchi Birsa Munda 4 Andhra Pradesh Lammasingi Shri Alluri Seetha Ram Raju 5 Madhya Pradesh Chhindwara TantyaBheel, Bheema Nayak, KhajayaNayak,etc. 6 Kerala Kozhikode Thalakkal Chandu 7 Manipur Makhal Village, Senapati Rani Gaidinliu 8 Telangana Hyderabad Ramji Gond -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe EQUIP Programme recently seen in news is an initiative related to:
Correct
Inspired by: [pib] Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-education-quality-upgradation-and-inclusion-programme-equip/
Answer: (d)
The department of higher education of the HRD Ministry on Friday finalised and released a five-year vision plan — ‘Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)’ — to transform higher education in India.
Incorrect
Inspired by: [pib] Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-education-quality-upgradation-and-inclusion-programme-equip/
Answer: (d)
The department of higher education of the HRD Ministry on Friday finalised and released a five-year vision plan — ‘Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)’ — to transform higher education in India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Bhore Committee Recommendations of 1946 are related to:
Correct
Inspired by: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/scoring-on-health/article28159373.ece
Answer: (b)
Bhore Committee
- Bhore Committee was set up by Government of India in 1946. It was a health survey taken by a development committee to assess health condition of India.
- The development committee worked under Sir Joseph William Bhore, who acted as the chairman of committee.
- The committee consisted of pioneers in the healthcare field who met frequently for two years and submitted their report in 1946.
- The major aim of the committee was to survey the then existing position regarding the health conditions and health organisation in the country and to make recommendations for future development, in order to improve public health system in India.
Incorrect
Inspired by: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/scoring-on-health/article28159373.ece
Answer: (b)
Bhore Committee
- Bhore Committee was set up by Government of India in 1946. It was a health survey taken by a development committee to assess health condition of India.
- The development committee worked under Sir Joseph William Bhore, who acted as the chairman of committee.
- The committee consisted of pioneers in the healthcare field who met frequently for two years and submitted their report in 1946.
- The major aim of the committee was to survey the then existing position regarding the health conditions and health organisation in the country and to make recommendations for future development, in order to improve public health system in India.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?
- List of ingredients including additives
- Nutrition information
- Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
- Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Inspired by: CSP 2016
Answer: (c)
Tikdam: option 3 can be easily eliminated.
- All food products sold in India that is prepackaged are required to comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and labelling) Regulations, 2011.
- The food labelling regulations require all “Prepackaged” or “Pre-packed food” to comply with the labelling regulations in India. As per the rules, prepackaged food means food, which is placed in a package of any nature.
Mandatory information to be displayed includes:
- Nutritional info for per 100 gm or 100ml or per serving of the product
- Veg or Non-Veg Symbol
- Information Relating to Food Additives, Colours and Flavours
- Name and Complete Address of the Manufacturer
- Instructions for Use
- Country of Origin for Imported Food
- Date of Manufacture or Packing
- Lot Number of Batch Identification
- Net Quantity
https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/food-labelling-regulations-in-india/
Incorrect
Inspired by: CSP 2016
Answer: (c)
Tikdam: option 3 can be easily eliminated.
- All food products sold in India that is prepackaged are required to comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and labelling) Regulations, 2011.
- The food labelling regulations require all “Prepackaged” or “Pre-packed food” to comply with the labelling regulations in India. As per the rules, prepackaged food means food, which is placed in a package of any nature.
Mandatory information to be displayed includes:
- Nutritional info for per 100 gm or 100ml or per serving of the product
- Veg or Non-Veg Symbol
- Information Relating to Food Additives, Colours and Flavours
- Name and Complete Address of the Manufacturer
- Instructions for Use
- Country of Origin for Imported Food
- Date of Manufacture or Packing
- Lot Number of Batch Identification
- Net Quantity
https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/food-labelling-regulations-in-india/
India develops New groundnut line with desirable oil quality . The above topic I could not find today ( 29 June) Hindu paper ( Hyderabad) . I fought to some were dated in May of this year.
Yeah even I didnt find it in today’s newspaper . I got information about it from CD site only ._.
It was left uncovered. So on slack days when there are very few news items such news are covered.