Earth Science and Economy Quiz

What is the topic of the section that starts from page 28?

Science and Technology
Social Issues
Economy (correct)
Environmental Issues

What is the name of the savings certificate scheme launched for women?

Self Help Group Savings
Women's Empowerment Savings
Mahila Bachat Yojana
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered under 'News in Shorts'?

Farm Mechanisation (correct)
UPI-PayNow Linkage
Investor Protection
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meeting

What is the name of the scheme aimed at resolving tax disputes?

Vivad se Vishwas-II (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where Earth's magnetic field is affected by solar winds?

Geomagnetic Storm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended use of tertiary big data?

For better governance and evidence-based policymaking (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) promoting?

SAI independence and good governance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?

To serve as an external auditor for the International Labour Organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the panel established by the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

To nominate an external auditor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs)?

To audit government revenue and expenditure (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many INTOSAI Regional Organizations are there?

7 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the International Financial Architecture (IFA) refer to?

The collective governance arrangements at the international level for safeguarding the effective functioning of the global monetary and financial systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the International Financial Architecture (IFA)?

To promote economic growth while ensuring financial stability (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations provides technical assistance and training to governments for capacity development?

World Bank (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Bank for International Settlement (BIS)?

To support central banks in monetary and financial stability (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups plays a role in international financial management and governance?

G7 and G20 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the IMF do to help countries experiencing balance of payments problems?

Provides loans, including emergency loans (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main goals that these technologies help to achieve?

Secure the nation, expand economic opportunities, and preserve cultural values (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the iCET partnership?

To elevate and expand India-US strategic technology partnership and defense industrial cooperation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the SC Collegium?

A five-member body headed by the incumbent CJI and comprising four other senior-most judges of the court (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the iCET partnership in terms of technology?

Developing advanced technologies to drive global growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who leads the HC Collegium?

The incumbent Chief Justice and two other senior-most judges of the court (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Department of Science and Technology of India in iCET?

They lead the institutional level of iCET (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the First Judges Case in 1981?

CJI's recommendation made to the President can be refused for 'cogent reasons' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key objectives of iCET in terms of technology value chains?

To build technology value chains and support the codevelopment and co-production of items (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the launch of iCET in 2022?

It marked the beginning of India-US ties in the era of Global Strategic Partnership (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in deciding disputes among rival groups or sections of a recognised political party?

To decide disputes among rival groups or sections of a recognised political party staking claim to its name and symbol (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many tests did the Supreme Court prescribe in the Sadiq Ali Case (1971) to arrive at a decision?

Three tests (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968?

To empower the ECI to recognise political parties and allot symbols (B) Signup and view all the answers