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Name the plant important in sericulture

A) Pea B) Legumes
C) Mulberry D) Cassia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mulberry

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The most important small scale industry in india is the 

A) Textile Industry B) Paper Industry
C) Handloom Industry D) Jute industry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Handloom Industry

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Name the continent where 'Tundra' type of climate is not found

A) Europe B) Asia
C) Africa D) North America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Africa

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Consider the following statements about a scheme launched by the Government of India:

It was launched to provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme enables old age income security for senior citizens through provision of assured pension / return linked to the subscription amount based on government guarantee to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI).Identify the scheme.

A) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana B) Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
C) Liveability Index Programme D) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

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Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a Pension Scheme announced by the Government of India exclusively for the senior citizens aged 60 years and above which is available from 4th May, 2017 to 31st March, 2020.

This is a simplified version of the VPBY and will be implemented by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.

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In India, the term ‘hot money’ is used to refer to 

 

A) Currency + Reserves with the RBI B) Net G D R
C) Net Foreign Direct Investment D) Foreign Portfolio Investment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Foreign Portfolio Investment

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In fact, FPI is often referred to as “hot money” because of its tendency to flee at the first signs of trouble in an economy. These massive portfolio flows can exacerbate economic problems during periods of uncertainty.

 

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The biggest public sector undertaking in the country is

A) Iron and steel Plants B) Roadways
C) Railways D) Airways
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Railways

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Which one of the following statements about the Missile Technology Control Regime is not correct?

 

A) The Missile Technology Control Regime is an informal and voluntary partnership initially formed among G-7 countries. B) Members of the Missile Technology Control Regime prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying above 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.
C) China applied to join the Regime but members did not offer the membership. D) No other country outside the membership follows the Regime rules.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No other country outside the membership follows the Regime rules.

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The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is a multilateral export control regime. It is an informal and voluntary partnership among 35 countries to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying above 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) was established in April 1987 by the G7 countries.

The People's Republic of China is not a member of the MTCR but has agreed to abide by the original 1987 Guidelines and Annex, but not the subsequent revisions.Israel, Romania and Slovakia have also agreed to voluntarily follow MTCR export rules even though not yet members.

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