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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsRecently released State of Global Air, 2019 is associated with which organisation?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/state-of-global-air-report-2019/
State of Global Air Report, 2019:
State of Global Air 2019, published by Health Effects Institute (HEI), said exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to over 1.2 million deaths in India in 2017.
The current high level of air pollution has shortened the average lifespan of a South Asian child by two-and-a- half years while globally the reduction stands at 20 months, according to the report.
The worldwide air pollution was responsible for more deaths than many better-known risk factors such as malnutrition, alcohol abuse and physical inactivity.
Overall, long-term exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to nearly 5 million deaths due to stroke, diabetes, heart attack, lung cancer, and chronic lung disease in 2017.
In India, air pollution is the third highest cause of death among all health risks, ranking just above smoking; each year, more people globally die from air pollution-related diseases than from road traffic injuries or malaria.
The study found that China and India together were responsible for over half of the total global attributable deaths, with each country facing over 1.2 million deaths from air pollution in 2017.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/state-of-global-air-report-2019/
State of Global Air Report, 2019:
State of Global Air 2019, published by Health Effects Institute (HEI), said exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to over 1.2 million deaths in India in 2017.
The current high level of air pollution has shortened the average lifespan of a South Asian child by two-and-a- half years while globally the reduction stands at 20 months, according to the report.
The worldwide air pollution was responsible for more deaths than many better-known risk factors such as malnutrition, alcohol abuse and physical inactivity.
Overall, long-term exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to nearly 5 million deaths due to stroke, diabetes, heart attack, lung cancer, and chronic lung disease in 2017.
In India, air pollution is the third highest cause of death among all health risks, ranking just above smoking; each year, more people globally die from air pollution-related diseases than from road traffic injuries or malaria.
The study found that China and India together were responsible for over half of the total global attributable deaths, with each country facing over 1.2 million deaths from air pollution in 2017. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Ways and Means Advances (WMA) and choose the wrong statement:
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ways-and-means-advances/
Ways and means advances (WMA)
The Reserve Bank of India gives temporary loan facilities to the centre and state governments as a banker to government. This temporary loan facility is called Ways and Means Advances (WMA).
It is a mechanism to provide to States to help them tide over temporary mismatches in the cash flow of their receipts and payments.
It was introduced on April 1, 1997, after putting an end to the four-decade old system of adhoc (temporary) Treasury Bills to finance the Central Government deficit.
This facility can be availed by the government if it needs immediate cash from the RBI. The WMA is to be vacated after 90 days.
Interest rate for WMA is currently charged at the repo rate. The limits for WMA are mutually decided by the RBI and the Government of India.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ways-and-means-advances/
Ways and means advances (WMA)
The Reserve Bank of India gives temporary loan facilities to the centre and state governments as a banker to government. This temporary loan facility is called Ways and Means Advances (WMA).
It is a mechanism to provide to States to help them tide over temporary mismatches in the cash flow of their receipts and payments.
It was introduced on April 1, 1997, after putting an end to the four-decade old system of adhoc (temporary) Treasury Bills to finance the Central Government deficit.
This facility can be availed by the government if it needs immediate cash from the RBI. The WMA is to be vacated after 90 days.
Interest rate for WMA is currently charged at the repo rate. The limits for WMA are mutually decided by the RBI and the Government of India. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Advance Pricing Agreement (APA):
1. The APA program allows the taxpayer and the tax authority to avoid future transfer pricing disputes by entering into a prospective agreement.
2. An APA is a contract, usually for multiple years, between a taxpayer and at least one tax authority specifying the pricing method that the taxpayer will apply to its related-company transactions.
3. These agreements would not be binding on the part of the government.Choose the correct statements:
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indian-advance-pricing-agreement/
Advance Pricing Agreement (APA):
The Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) program allows the taxpayer and the tax authority to avoid future transfer pricing disputes by entering into a prospective agreement.
An APA is a contract, usually for multiple years, between a taxpayer and at least one tax authority specifying the pricing method that the taxpayer will apply to its related-company transactions.
These programmes are designed to help taxpayers voluntarily resolve actual or potential transfer pricing disputes in a proactive, cooperative manner, as an alternative to the traditional examination process.
APAs gives certainty to tax-payers, reduces disputes, enhance tax revenues and make the country an attractive destination for foreign investments.
These agreements would be binding both on the taxpayer as well as the government. Similarly, they lowers complaints and litigation costs.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indian-advance-pricing-agreement/
Advance Pricing Agreement (APA):
The Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) program allows the taxpayer and the tax authority to avoid future transfer pricing disputes by entering into a prospective agreement.
An APA is a contract, usually for multiple years, between a taxpayer and at least one tax authority specifying the pricing method that the taxpayer will apply to its related-company transactions.
These programmes are designed to help taxpayers voluntarily resolve actual or potential transfer pricing disputes in a proactive, cooperative manner, as an alternative to the traditional examination process.
APAs gives certainty to tax-payers, reduces disputes, enhance tax revenues and make the country an attractive destination for foreign investments.
These agreements would be binding both on the taxpayer as well as the government. Similarly, they lowers complaints and litigation costs. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhere will the upcoming India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) be situated?
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India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD):
India has signed an agreement with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Consultancy Service (NABCONS) for setting up the India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.
The agreement is a part of India’s efforts to enhance capacity in the areas of agro-financing and entrepreneurship development for African countries.
IAIARD will be a Pan-African Institute wherein trainees from Malawi and other African countries will be trained to develop their human resources and build their capacity.
The entire expenditure on India faculty, their travel, logistics and training course expenses for students from other African countries will be borne by the Indian Government for an initial period of three years.
IAIARD will develop training programmes in the areas of micro-financing and agro-financing, among others.
This will be the first of its kind institute developed in an African country by India. This will further strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Malawi and that of India’s relations with the African Union.Incorrect
India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD):
India has signed an agreement with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Consultancy Service (NABCONS) for setting up the India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.
The agreement is a part of India’s efforts to enhance capacity in the areas of agro-financing and entrepreneurship development for African countries.
IAIARD will be a Pan-African Institute wherein trainees from Malawi and other African countries will be trained to develop their human resources and build their capacity.
The entire expenditure on India faculty, their travel, logistics and training course expenses for students from other African countries will be borne by the Indian Government for an initial period of three years.
IAIARD will develop training programmes in the areas of micro-financing and agro-financing, among others.
This will be the first of its kind institute developed in an African country by India. This will further strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Malawi and that of India’s relations with the African Union. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2016 UPSC Prelims Examinations
UPSC consistently focuses on Buddhism and its teachings in the Art and Culture section. Sources: NCERTs
Statement-1 is wrong because the concept of Bodhisattva is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
The term ‘bodhisattva’ literally means ‘one who has enlightenment as his/her essence’, from bodhi (awakening or enlightenment) and sattva (essence).
In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattva is the Sanskrit term for anyone who, motivated by great compassion. Shepherd-like bodhisattva – one who aspires to delay buddhahood until all other sentient beings achieve buddhahood
It is not simply another term for a Buddha, though: a bodhisattva is a being who is destined for enlightenment rather than one who has gained it already.
A bodhisattva is also normally thought of as consciously working towards enlightenment:Incorrect
2016 UPSC Prelims Examinations
UPSC consistently focuses on Buddhism and its teachings in the Art and Culture section. Sources: NCERTs
Statement-1 is wrong because the concept of Bodhisattva is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
The term ‘bodhisattva’ literally means ‘one who has enlightenment as his/her essence’, from bodhi (awakening or enlightenment) and sattva (essence).
In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattva is the Sanskrit term for anyone who, motivated by great compassion. Shepherd-like bodhisattva – one who aspires to delay buddhahood until all other sentient beings achieve buddhahood
It is not simply another term for a Buddha, though: a bodhisattva is a being who is destined for enlightenment rather than one who has gained it already.
A bodhisattva is also normally thought of as consciously working towards enlightenment:
