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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Institute of Nutrition (NIN):
1. The institute is one of the oldest research centers in India, and the largest center, under the Indian Council of Social Science Research.
2. One of the mandate of NIN is the development of human resource in nutrition and also provide evidence-based nutrition knowledge to the communityWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-institute-of-nutrition-stands-by-its-report-on-no-onion-garlic-in-its-meals/article27141630.ece
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
It is an Indian Public health, Nutrition and Translational research center located in Hyderabad.
The institute is one of the oldest research centers in India, and the largest center, under the Indian Council of Medical Research.
It was founded by Sir Robert McCarrison in the year 1918 as ‘Beri-Beri’ Enquiry Unit in a single room laboratory at the Pasteur Institute, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.
Within a short span of seven years, this unit blossomed into a “Deficiency Disease Enquiry” and later in 1928, emerged as full-fledged “Nutrition Research Laboratories” (NRL) with Dr. McCarrison as its first Director.
It was later shifted to Hyderabad in 1958. In 1969, it was renamed as National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).Mandate of NIN:
Periodic Assessment of Nutrient intakes, Health and Nutrition status of the population for optimal health, and assist the Government and regulatory bodies in policy making
Establishment of Dietary Reference Intake values, Recommended Dietary allowances, Dietary guidelines for Indian population; and assessment of Nutrient Composition of Foods
Identify various nutrition deficiency disorders prevalent among different segments of the population
Conduct operational research for planning and implementation of National Nutrition Programmes in the country
Conduct surveys and study the risk factors of NCDs through multidisciplinary research
Conduct innovative basic science Research on nutrient interactions, requirements, responses etc
Identify and study food and environmental safety challenges for providing scientific input for policy and regulation
Development of human resource in nutrition and also provide evidence-based nutrition knowledge to the communityIncorrect
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-institute-of-nutrition-stands-by-its-report-on-no-onion-garlic-in-its-meals/article27141630.ece
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
It is an Indian Public health, Nutrition and Translational research center located in Hyderabad.
The institute is one of the oldest research centers in India, and the largest center, under the Indian Council of Medical Research.
It was founded by Sir Robert McCarrison in the year 1918 as ‘Beri-Beri’ Enquiry Unit in a single room laboratory at the Pasteur Institute, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.
Within a short span of seven years, this unit blossomed into a “Deficiency Disease Enquiry” and later in 1928, emerged as full-fledged “Nutrition Research Laboratories” (NRL) with Dr. McCarrison as its first Director.
It was later shifted to Hyderabad in 1958. In 1969, it was renamed as National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).Mandate of NIN:
Periodic Assessment of Nutrient intakes, Health and Nutrition status of the population for optimal health, and assist the Government and regulatory bodies in policy making
Establishment of Dietary Reference Intake values, Recommended Dietary allowances, Dietary guidelines for Indian population; and assessment of Nutrient Composition of Foods
Identify various nutrition deficiency disorders prevalent among different segments of the population
Conduct operational research for planning and implementation of National Nutrition Programmes in the country
Conduct surveys and study the risk factors of NCDs through multidisciplinary research
Conduct innovative basic science Research on nutrient interactions, requirements, responses etc
Identify and study food and environmental safety challenges for providing scientific input for policy and regulation
Development of human resource in nutrition and also provide evidence-based nutrition knowledge to the community -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Masala Bonds:
1. With Masala Bonds, the funds would be raised from overseas market in Indian rupees.
2. The Masala bonds can only be issued in a country that is a member of either G-20 or ASEAN or EU.
3. Any corporate, body corporate and Indian bank is eligible to issue Masala bonds overseas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-are-masala-bonds-where-can-these-be-issued-5734218/
Recently, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board issued Masala Bonds to raise funds from the overseas market.
Masala Bonds are rupee-denominated bonds i.e the funds would be raised from overseas market in Indian rupees.
Eligibility: Any corporate, body corporate and Indian bank is eligible to issue Rupee denominated bonds overseas.
The Rupee denominated bonds can only be issued in a country and subscribed by a resident of such country that is a member of Financial Action Task Force and whose securities market regulator is a member of International Organisation of Securities Commission.
While residents of such countries can subscribe to the bonds, it can also be subscribed by multilateral and regional financial institutions where India is a member country.RBI mandates that the money raised through such bonds cannot be used for real estate activities other than for development of integrated township or affordable housing projects.
It also can’t be used for investing in capital markets, purchase of land and on-lending to other entities for such activities as stated above.Incorrect
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-are-masala-bonds-where-can-these-be-issued-5734218/
Recently, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board issued Masala Bonds to raise funds from the overseas market.
Masala Bonds are rupee-denominated bonds i.e the funds would be raised from overseas market in Indian rupees.
Eligibility: Any corporate, body corporate and Indian bank is eligible to issue Rupee denominated bonds overseas.
The Rupee denominated bonds can only be issued in a country and subscribed by a resident of such country that is a member of Financial Action Task Force and whose securities market regulator is a member of International Organisation of Securities Commission.
While residents of such countries can subscribe to the bonds, it can also be subscribed by multilateral and regional financial institutions where India is a member country.RBI mandates that the money raised through such bonds cannot be used for real estate activities other than for development of integrated township or affordable housing projects.
It also can’t be used for investing in capital markets, purchase of land and on-lending to other entities for such activities as stated above. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT):
1. NEFT is an electronic funds transfer system maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2. Unlike Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), fund transfers through the NEFT system occur in real-time basis.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The RBI has proposed to examine the possibility of extending availability of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) round-the-clock on all the seven days of the week — 24×7 basis — to facilitate beyond the banking hour fund transfer. Besides, the central bank will also examine the possibility of extending the timings for Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) transactions.
NEFT is an electronic funds transfer system maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Started in November 2005, the setup was established and maintained by Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT).
NEFT enables bank customers in India to transfer funds between any two NEFT-enabled bank accounts on a one-to-one basis. It is done via electronic messages.
Unlike Real-time gross settlement (RTGS), fund transfers through the NEFT system do not occur in real-time basis.RTGS are specialist funds transfer systems where the transfer of money or securities takes place from one bank to any other bank on a “real time” and on a “gross” basis.
Settlement in “real time” means a payment transaction is not subjected to any waiting period, with transactions being settled as soon as they are processed.Incorrect
The RBI has proposed to examine the possibility of extending availability of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) round-the-clock on all the seven days of the week — 24×7 basis — to facilitate beyond the banking hour fund transfer. Besides, the central bank will also examine the possibility of extending the timings for Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) transactions.
NEFT is an electronic funds transfer system maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Started in November 2005, the setup was established and maintained by Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT).
NEFT enables bank customers in India to transfer funds between any two NEFT-enabled bank accounts on a one-to-one basis. It is done via electronic messages.
Unlike Real-time gross settlement (RTGS), fund transfers through the NEFT system do not occur in real-time basis.RTGS are specialist funds transfer systems where the transfer of money or securities takes place from one bank to any other bank on a “real time” and on a “gross” basis.
Settlement in “real time” means a payment transaction is not subjected to any waiting period, with transactions being settled as soon as they are processed. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Vande Bharat Express’, also known as ‘Train 18’:
1. The high speed has been manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
2. Vande Bharat Express is the first long-distance train without separate locomotive (engine) and is driven by a self-propulsion module.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
India’s first engineless train, ‘Vande Bharat Express’, also known as ‘Train 18’, completed 1 lakh running kilometres without missing a single trip on May 16, 2019 in just three months time span.
The high speed has been manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in the period of 18 months under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
It is India’s first semi-high speed train equipped with world class passenger amenities.
It runs between Delhi and Varanasi at speed of 160 kmph.
Touted as the Next Generation Shatabdi Express, Vande Bharat Express is the first long-distance train without separate locomotive (engine) and is driven by a self-propulsion module.Incorrect
India’s first engineless train, ‘Vande Bharat Express’, also known as ‘Train 18’, completed 1 lakh running kilometres without missing a single trip on May 16, 2019 in just three months time span.
The high speed has been manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in the period of 18 months under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
It is India’s first semi-high speed train equipped with world class passenger amenities.
It runs between Delhi and Varanasi at speed of 160 kmph.
Touted as the Next Generation Shatabdi Express, Vande Bharat Express is the first long-distance train without separate locomotive (engine) and is driven by a self-propulsion module. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhat was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
UPSC 2014 Prelims Question
The announcement reversed Lord Dalhousie’s pre-war policy of political unification through princely state annexation. Therefore, statement 1 is correct
The 2nd statement is true because it placed the Indian administration under the British Crown.
Regarding the 3rd statement, the regulation of trade had already been done. Plus this aspect was not mentioned in the original speechIncorrect
UPSC 2014 Prelims Question
The announcement reversed Lord Dalhousie’s pre-war policy of political unification through princely state annexation. Therefore, statement 1 is correct
The 2nd statement is true because it placed the Indian administration under the British Crown.
Regarding the 3rd statement, the regulation of trade had already been done. Plus this aspect was not mentioned in the original speech
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