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1.Which among the following are correct about national investigation agency:

1. it is constitutional body under ministry of home affairs

2. it can take suo motto action without permission form state

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both

D. none

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanations –National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central agency established by the Indian Government to combat terror in India. It acts as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency. The agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states. The Agency came into existence with the enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 by the Parliament of India on 31 December 2008.it is constitutional body under ministry of home affairs.it can take suo motto action without permission form state[/shc_shortcode]

2.what is team Indus or project Indus

A. project of more excavation in Indus valley

B. project to clean Indus river system

C. project to explore moon

D. project to renew Indus treaty

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanations : The mission often referred to as “Moon 2.0” is a challenge that calls for participating teams to design and land a robot on the Moon.The Team Indus team initially planned to attempt the endurance and distance bonus prizes. To accomplish the same, they reckon on designing a lunar lander and two rovers. The two rovers together are planned to have a mass of around 15 kg. One rover will compete for the main task i.e. to travel more than 500 meters on the lunar surface and send feedback to the earth. The other rover will compete for the US$5 million worth prize by completing additional tasks beyond baseline requirements to win grand or the second place prize, such as survival and range. However the plans were later modified .The spacecraft is envisaged to transport the two rovers in the lunar lander from earth’s surface to orbit around the moon. The lunar lander will be the primary communication and control center and will also absorb the lunar touchdown impact[/shc_shortcode]

3.Consider the following statement about algae is/are correct.

1. It is like green tree of the earth found in marine ecosystem

2. Algae can be used for the creation of the bio energy

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both

D. none

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanations : Both are correct,Self explanatory[/shc_shortcode]

4.Consider the following statement about competitive federalism which making news recently

1. Competitive federalism is a concept where centre competes with states and vice-versa.

2. Competitive federalism follows the concept bottom-up approach.

3. In India, the government replaced Planning Commission by establishing NITI Aayog, with one of the mandates to develop competitive federalism in India.

A. 1 2 only

B. 2 3 only

C. 1 3 only

D. all of the above

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D . Explanation: All are correct[/shc_shortcode]

5.Consider the following statement about appointment of the governor of RBI is/are incorrect.

1. RBI Governor and Deputy Governors are appointed by the Central Government.

2. Their names are cleared by Cabinet Committee on appointments.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both

D. none

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation: The power to appoint is granted solely to the Central Government under S.8 of the RBI Act.The Reserve Bank of India Governor is appointed by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the recommendation of the Union Finance Minister as per Section 8(1)(a) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.The Governor typically has a term not exceeding 5 years, which can be extended but usually isn’t.The Governor can be removed from office any any time by the Central Government. It suffices to say that s/he holds office at the pleasure of the Central Government.The criteria for choosing an RBI Governor are the same old – economist of high standing, outstanding finance ministry official etc etc.[/shc_shortcode]

6.Which of the following are the condition to get special category status to state.

1.Hilly and difficult terrain;

2.Low population density or sizeable share of tribal population;

3. Lower sex ratio

A. 1 only

B. 1 2 only

C. 1 2 3 only

D. none

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation :Special category’ status is a classification given by Centre to assist in development of those states that face geographical & socio-economic disadvantages like hilly terrains, strategic international borders, economic & infrastructural backwardness and non-viable state finances.The classification came into existence in 1969 as per the suggestion given by the Fifth Finance Commission, set up to devise a formula for sharing the funds of Central govt. among all states.[/shc_shortcode]

7.what do you understand by the term totalizer machine

1. Totalizer machine mixes votes from various booths for counting.

2. it is currently using in general election

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both

D. none

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option A Explanations: It mixes votes from various booths for counting. In the current system, votes from each EVM are counted separately & thus it reveals the voting trends in each polling station.This leaves the voters in that vicinity open to harassment, intimidation and post-election victimisation.Advantages: Prevent disclosure of voting patterns across polling stations.This will allay the fears of voters against any pre-poll intimidation or post-poll victimisation by any candidate[/shc_shortcode]

8.What is adjourn sine die procedure in parliament?

A. parliament stop some defined time

B. parliament adjourn for non defined time

C. parliament adjourn to manage public important issue

D. none of the above

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation: Adjournment sine die (from the Latin “without day”) means “without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing”. To adjourn an assembly sine die is to adjourn it for an indefinite period. A legislative body adjourns sine die when it adjourns without appointing a day on which to appear or assemble again.It can be used in reference to United States legislatures whose terms or mandates are coming to an end, and it is anticipated that this particular body will not meet again in its present session, form, or membership.A legislative body adjourned in this way may be called back into special session, a reason why sine die adjournment rather than dissolution may be preferred in some cases.[/shc_shortcode]

9.What is project SAUNI project?

A. irrigation project for saurashtra region

B. drinking water supply to marathavada region

C. project to develop highway on coastal area

D. project to desalinization of sea water

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option A Explanation :SAUNI Yojana is multipurpose project that aims to solve the water problems of a parched Saurashtra region of Gujarat.Saruashtra region of Gujarat comprises 11 districts. These districts faces drought like situation often and has been reeling under severe water scarcity due to scanty rainfall. The SAUNI Yojana was announced in 2012 when PM Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.[/shc_shortcode]

10.What is the theme of the World Consumer Rights Day 2017?

A.Antibiotics Off the Menu
B.Our Money, Our Rights
C.Fix Our Phone Rights
D.Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) was declared by J.F. Kennedy, the president of the USA  on 15th March, 1962 and the first WCRD was observed on 15 March 1983. 2017 Theme:  ‘Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust’. In India, National Consumers Right Day was observed every year on 24 December.[/shc_shortcode]