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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsRecently the Union Cabinet has approved the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI). In this regard, consider the following statements:
1. It will be a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. The scheme offers incentives to both new and existing industrial units.
3. Implementation of the scheme will be overseen by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
How many of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
UNNATI Scheme
• It is aimed at developing industries and generating employment in the North East Region, seeks to create productive economic activity in manufacturing and services.
• Its main objective is to generate gainful employment, leading to the overall socio-economic development of the region.
• This will be a Central Sector Scheme.
• Implementation of the scheme will be overseen by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• It is proposed to be divided into two parts. Part, A caters to the incentives to the eligible units (Rs. 9737 crores), and Part B, is for implementation and institutional arrangements for the scheme. (Rs. 300 Crore).
• Scheme period: The scheme will be effective from the date of Notification and up to 31.03.2034 along with 8 years of committed liabilities.
• Commencement of Production or operation: All eligible Industrial Units to commence their production or operation within 4 years from the grant of registration.
• Districts are categorized in two zones: Zone A (Industrially Advanced Districts) & Zone B (Industrially Backward Districts)
• Earmarking of funds: 60% of the outlay of Part A has been earmarked to 8 NE states and 40% on First-In-First-Out (FIFO) basis.
• All new Industrial units and Expanding units would be eligible for the respective incentives.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
UNNATI Scheme
• It is aimed at developing industries and generating employment in the North East Region, seeks to create productive economic activity in manufacturing and services.
• Its main objective is to generate gainful employment, leading to the overall socio-economic development of the region.
• This will be a Central Sector Scheme.
• Implementation of the scheme will be overseen by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• It is proposed to be divided into two parts. Part, A caters to the incentives to the eligible units (Rs. 9737 crores), and Part B, is for implementation and institutional arrangements for the scheme. (Rs. 300 Crore).
• Scheme period: The scheme will be effective from the date of Notification and up to 31.03.2034 along with 8 years of committed liabilities.
• Commencement of Production or operation: All eligible Industrial Units to commence their production or operation within 4 years from the grant of registration.
• Districts are categorized in two zones: Zone A (Industrially Advanced Districts) & Zone B (Industrially Backward Districts)
• Earmarking of funds: 60% of the outlay of Part A has been earmarked to 8 NE states and 40% on First-In-First-Out (FIFO) basis.
• All new Industrial units and Expanding units would be eligible for the respective incentives. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe Second Thomas Shoal has been a new flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea. In this regard, consider the following statements:
1. Second Thomas Shoal is located in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines.
2. It is part of the Spratly Islands.
3. In EEZ, a nation has jurisdiction over both living and non-living resources.
How many of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (c)
All the statements are correct.
Second Thomas Shoal
• It is located approximately 105 nautical miles (195 km) west of Palawan, Philippines.
• It lies within the Philippines’ EEZ (exclusive economic zone).
• The shoal is part of the Spratly Islands, which are subject to overlapping territorial claims by multiple countries, including China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
• It is strategically significant due to its location in the South China Sea, a major maritime trade route rich in natural resources.
• An EEZ is an area of the ocean, generally extending 200 nautical miles (230 miles/370.15 km) beyond a nation’s territorial sea, within which a coastal nation has jurisdiction over both living and non-living resources.Incorrect
Answer: (c)
All the statements are correct.
Second Thomas Shoal
• It is located approximately 105 nautical miles (195 km) west of Palawan, Philippines.
• It lies within the Philippines’ EEZ (exclusive economic zone).
• The shoal is part of the Spratly Islands, which are subject to overlapping territorial claims by multiple countries, including China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
• It is strategically significant due to its location in the South China Sea, a major maritime trade route rich in natural resources.
• An EEZ is an area of the ocean, generally extending 200 nautical miles (230 miles/370.15 km) beyond a nation’s territorial sea, within which a coastal nation has jurisdiction over both living and non-living resources. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsRecently Gandhi Punyaha Din’ was celebrated on March 10. In this regard, consider the following statements:
1. It is celebrated to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Santiniketan in 1914.
2. Before Gandhi’s visit, Tagore was already a global figure, having won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Which of the given statements is/are not correct?Correct
Answer: (c)
Both statements are correct.
All members of the Visva-Bharati community do the menial work on the campus themselves this day remembering Gandhi’s visit to Santiniketan in 1914 and in token respect to his ideals.
This event highlights the profound friendship between MK Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore that spanned from 1914-15 until Tagore’s passing in 1941.
Tagore was already a global figure, having won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, whereas Gandhi was yet to emerge as the leader he would become.Incorrect
Answer: (c)
Both statements are correct.
All members of the Visva-Bharati community do the menial work on the campus themselves this day remembering Gandhi’s visit to Santiniketan in 1914 and in token respect to his ideals.
This event highlights the profound friendship between MK Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore that spanned from 1914-15 until Tagore’s passing in 1941.
Tagore was already a global figure, having won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, whereas Gandhi was yet to emerge as the leader he would become. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme:
1. The RoDTEP scheme was announced as a replacement for the Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS), which was not compliant with the rules of the World Trade Organisation.
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
Only statement 1 is CORRECT.
RoDTEP Scheme
• RoDTEP is a scheme for the Exporters to make Indian products cost-competitive and create a level playing field for them in the Global Market.
• It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• It has replaced the current Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, which is not in compliance with WTO norms and rules.
• The new RoDTEP Scheme is a fully WTO compliant scheme.
• It will reimburse all the taxes/duties/levies being charged at the Central/State/Local level which are not currently refunded under any of the existing schemes but are incurred at the manufacturing and distribution process.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Only statement 1 is CORRECT.
RoDTEP Scheme
• RoDTEP is a scheme for the Exporters to make Indian products cost-competitive and create a level playing field for them in the Global Market.
• It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• It has replaced the current Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, which is not in compliance with WTO norms and rules.
• The new RoDTEP Scheme is a fully WTO compliant scheme.
• It will reimburse all the taxes/duties/levies being charged at the Central/State/Local level which are not currently refunded under any of the existing schemes but are incurred at the manufacturing and distribution process. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsAmong the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field? (CSP 2011)
Correct
Answer: (b)
• Arunachal Pradesh is often called the Orchid State of India.
• The ecological condition and climate variation in Arunachal Pradesh are so much favourable that the state holds about 60% of the Indian variety of orchids.
• Orchid flowers need a temperature of 20 degree Celsius and humidity of 80%.
• The population of orchids diminishes as one proceeds towards poles from the tropics.
• Orchids are a special plant of a warm tropical moist area.
• Orchids are found both terrestrial and as well as epiphytic.Incorrect
Answer: (b)
• Arunachal Pradesh is often called the Orchid State of India.
• The ecological condition and climate variation in Arunachal Pradesh are so much favourable that the state holds about 60% of the Indian variety of orchids.
• Orchid flowers need a temperature of 20 degree Celsius and humidity of 80%.
• The population of orchids diminishes as one proceeds towards poles from the tropics.
• Orchids are a special plant of a warm tropical moist area.
• Orchids are found both terrestrial and as well as epiphytic.
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