oct 1 to oct 10 Flashcards
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National institute of nutrition
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it is located in hyderabad, the institute is one of the oldest research centers in India, and the largest center, under the Indian Council of Medical Research
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primary responsibility for prevention of atrocities on the SCs and STs rest with centre or states
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states
3
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aichi targets is on
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biodiversity
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secretariat on convention on biological diversity is based in
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Montreal, Canada
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atal tunnel is constructed along which range
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Pir Panjal Range
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Organisation for security and Cooperation in Europe
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It was created during the cold war era as an East - West Forum
7
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NCLT was formed based on the recommendations of
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Justice Eradi Committee
8
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hindon river is the tributary of
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yamuna
9
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bongosagar is the bilateral naval exercise between
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India and Bangladesh
10
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regulation on mines and minerals comes under which list of eight schedule
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both centre and state have them in their lists; i.e centre notes the mar and minor minerals – regulation of major minerals is done by centre, while minor is done by state
the exception here is, the state can also make rules for prevention of illegal mining in all minerals – not just minor
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owners of minerals is given in which act
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Mines and Minerals development and regulation act, 1957
as per this states are the owners in case of minerals with in states, while centre is the owner in case they are in territorial waters upto Exclusive Economic zones
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the concept of exclusive mining zone has been introduced under
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national mineral policy, 2019
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the royalty on mines is fixed by the
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on major minerals by centre, but collected by states, while in case of minor royalty is fixed by states
14
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The objective of constituting KABIL
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The objective of constituting KABIL is to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to Indian domestic market.
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is the central issue price, is the price at which FCI procures food grains from farmers
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no, its the price at which centre gives the food grains to the respective states from FCI
16
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what is food subsidy bill
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it is the difference between FCI’s Economic Cost of Food grains and Central Issue Price
17
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what is the nodal agency for implementation of Operation greens
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National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) will be the Nodal Agency to implement price stabilization measure.
Ministry of Food Processing Industry will provide 50% of the subsidy on:
Transportation of Tomato Onion Potato(TOP) Crops from production to storage;
Hiring of appropriate storage facilities for TOP Crops
18
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which ministry implements NFSA
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
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what are the three conventions started in Rio Earth Summit
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Climate change – UNFCCC
Bio Diversity – Convention on Bio Diversity
Sustainable Development – Agenda21
20
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protocols related to CBD
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Cartegena protocol – safe handling and transportation of living modified organisms
Nayoga protocol on Acess and benefit sharing
21
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nagoya protocol covers
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not only genetic resources but also traditional knowledge
22
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BRO under which ministry
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Ministry of Defence
23
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defence offsset policy was introduced through
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defence procurement policy and procedure which was adopted in 2005 based upon the recommendations of Vijay Kelkar Committee
24
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Daring cities 2020, which country hosts it
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germany
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fair to violate privacy when public interest is met is said in which judgement
Gobind vs State of Maharashtra
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manjira wildlife sanctuary is in
telangana
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what is the UN recommended strength vs Indian Police strength per 1,00,000 population
UN mandate to have 222 per 1,00,000
but india have around 144
28
HC Judges are appointed by
President on the recommendation of the collegium of SC judges
29
congress khilafat swarajya party was established by
CR Das and Motilal Nehru
30
globally there are how many flyways
9
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which hepatitis have no vaccine
hepatitis c
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what are epidemic and serum hepatitis
hepatitis A and E are Epidemic where as B,C,D are serum
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a person infected with hepatitis D also gets infected by hepatitis B -- true/false
true
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nobel prize can be max awarded to how many individuals
3
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does any person declined the nobel prize
yes
36
centre state relations article
article 245 to article 255
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what are torpedos
these are weapons used for targeting submarines; these can be fired under or above water
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what is PUSA Bio decomposer capsules
These degrade paddy straws in the field and convert them into compost in a rapid manner
developed by ICAR
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can we see objects behind the black holes
yes, because light bends
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which telescope can be used for watching black hole
radio telescope
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event horizon telescope is collaboration of
international community
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nobel prize for literature is given by
swedish academy
43
nobel prize for physics, chemistry and economics is given by
royal swedish academy of sciences
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nobel prize for peace is given by
norwegian nobel committee
45
nobel prize for medicine is given by
karolinska institute
46
bodo land teritorial council was formed under which schedule
schedule 6
district council constituted for the bodo land territorial areas shall be called bodoland territorial council
47
indo pacific ocean initiative was announced by
it was announced in 14 East Asia Summit in Bangkok by PM Modi
the aim of IPOI is to provide for safe, secure and stable maritime domain
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is all bodo land territorial council members are elected based on adult suffrage
no
some are appointed by the governor
49
india govt app store name
mobile seva app store
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which article enables president to list STs
342 article
51
three types of audits of CAG
1 financial audit
2. compliance audit
3. performance audit -- discretionary - way beyond the compliance audit
52
what camel feed on mangroves
kharai camel
it is capable of swimming
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tulip and melon revolutions are seen in
kyrgyzstan
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largest producer of cotton
india
largest area, USA is the largest exporter of cotton, largest production state gujarat, while highest area is maharashtra, india grows all four species of cultivated cotton
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world food program was funded by
voluntary donations
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the concept of integrated coastal zone management was started during
1992, earth summit
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what is the india launch of blue flag variant
BEAMS - Beach Environment and Aesthetics Management Services -- under Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project
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what is GLOBE initiative
Global learning and observation to benefit the Environment is an international environmental science and education programme
the MoEFCC and US Government signed an agreement in 2000 to implement Globe Programme
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IMF Reports
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world economic outlook
Global financial stability report
fiscal monitor
external sector report
Global housing watch
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what is Price stabilisation Fund
The Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) was set up in 2014-15 under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Famers Welfare (DAC&FW) to help regulate the price volatility of important agri-horticultural commodities like onion, potatoes and pulses were also added subsequently.
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various targets of preventing hunger
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stunting @2% pa
Under nutrition @2%pa
anaemia in children @3%pa
anaemia in women@3%pa
low birthweight @2%pa
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minimum paid up capital for scheduled bank is
5 lakhs
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registration of scheduled commercial banks and scheduled cooperative banks
for commercial its banking regulation act, 1949
where as in case of cooperative its cooperative societies act
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MSP regime doesnot cover any commercial crops ?
yes
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e-nam is implemented by
Small Farmers Agriculture Consortium
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South Asia Economic focus report is released by
World bank
It is not annual but biannual
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Members of collective security treaty organisation
Armenia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Russia
Tajikistan
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Zoological survey of India is in
Kolkata
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Rudram missile is a
Anti radiation missile of DRDO
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World food programme is head quartered at
Rome, Italy
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What is the tracking system for sexual offences
Investigation tracking system for sexual offences (ITSSO)
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Mallanasagar reservoir is on which dam
Kalleshwaram lift irrigation
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Phulwari ki nal wild life sanctuary is in
Rajasthan
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Is CACP statutory body ?
Nope
It is just an attached office to the Ministry of Agriculture
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World economic outlook report is published by
IMF
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Giant meter wave radio telescope is in
Pune
77
Nirmal toys is in which state
Telangana — got GI tag
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Chennapatna toys is in which state
Karnataka — got GI tag
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Reed bank island is in
South China Sea
80
Flood forecasts will be given by
Central water commission
81
SAFAR air quality system was brought by
Mo Earth sciences
82
Bio carbon fund initiative for sustainable forest landscapes is managed by
World bank
83
What model of payment does NPCI introduced
IMPS
UPI
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INS Kavaratti is
Anti submarine warfare corvette built under project 28 with nearly 90% indigenous content
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CPI index for industrial workers is given by
Mo labour
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Which article defines the parliamentary privileges
Article 105
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Intergovernmental oceanographic commission is established by
UNESCO
And its the only UN body specialised on ocean sciences
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Harpoon missile is procured from
USA
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Habitat rights of primitive and vulnerable tribal groups in nay part of India is given by
MoTA
Not MoEFCC
90
Petroleum and explosives safety organisations comes under
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
91
ISRO’s EOS -01 Satellite is intended in what fields
Agriculture, forestry and disaster management support
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Raja Mahendra Varam is ruled by
Eastern Chalukyas
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Olive Ridley tortoise IUCN status
Vulnerable
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Conservation agriculture is spread by
FAO
95
What is Kessler syndrome refer to
The possibility of space debris generating a series of collisions that could threaten all space based assets
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When is the cold wave situation declared by IMD
In plains, the cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius or below and is 4.5 degrees Celsius less than normal for two consecutive days
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Headquarters of UNHRC
Geneva, Switzerland
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Principal tributaries of river Krishna
Bhima
Malprabha
Ghataprabha
Tungabadra
Musi
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As per which article executive power of state if vested with governor
Article 154
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Under what article governor refer the bill for president assent
Under article 200
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Governor appointment and removal article
Article 155 and article 156 for appointment and removal respectively
Article 154 says about the executive power in the state as governor
102
Police reforms diff Expert bodies
National police commission — 1977
Riberio committee 1998
Padmanabhaiah committee 2000
Malimath Committee 2002
Police act drafting committee 2005
Prakash Singh vs Union of India 2006 — in this SC delivered judgment about the fixed term for the higher post of police service
103
What are the to acts which the NGT have no jurisdiction
Wildlife protection act,1972 and
Indian forest act of 1927
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What are skinks
They are the group of lizards, which are found in all kinds of habitats in the country, from Himalayas to coasts and from dense forest to deserts
105
Zoological survey of India
It is the subordinate organisation of MoEFCC
Established in 1916 in Kolkata
It is a national centre for faunistic survey and exploration of the resources leading to the advancement of knowledge on the exceptionally rich faunal diversity of the country
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The constitution provides that the governor and president can act in their own discretion
Nope
Only governor is mentioned, while president is not mentioned
107
Universal periodic review mechanism and special procedure is often heard in news in the context of
UNHRC
108
Warehouse development and regulatory authority
Warehousing development and regulatory authority was established under the warehousing (development and regulation) act, 2007.
It functions under the Department of Food and Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs
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SDG for AIDS
SDG 3.3
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What is 13th amendment of Sri Lanka
It was the outcome of the indo- lanka accord of 1987
It mandated a measure of power devolution to the provincial councils established to govern the islands nine provinces
Only viable solution to the Tamil-Sinhala conflict in Srilanka
But 20th amendment, now will effect This promised provincial councils
111
Abraham accords between
Israel and UAE
112
National financial switch
Network of ATMs in India
By NPCI
113
Bhat bill pay And Bharat
| Qr comes under
NPCI
114
Committee on digital payments
Ratan Watal committee
115
National commission of safai Karamcharis
It is constituted in 1994 and was lapsed in 2004, so it is non statutory now
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National safai karamcharis finance and development corporation
Wholly owned by GoI under Ministry of social justice and empowerment
Set up under not for profit company in 1997
Apex body for all round upliftment of safai karamcharis
117
Which ministry can amend the any law passed by the UT of J&K
MHA
118
What are the peace accords between Israel and Palestine
Oslo accords
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GSAT 19 and GSAT 11 are what’s satellites
Communication satellite
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What is a joint parliamentary committee — its standing or ad hoc committee
Joint parliamentary committee is an ad hoc committee
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What is gold tranche refers to
A credit system granted by IMF to its members
122
How can the state amend the central law in the concurrent list
By the accent of the president
Given in article 254
123
CBI can initiate suomotto investigations only in
Union territories
And if SC or HC insists to take the case
If state government request the centre
124
The best place to find the Himalayan brown bears is
Greater Himalayan national park in Himachal Pradesh
125
Does speaker consent required for the joint parliamentary committee
Nope
Just by the parliamentary resolution
And it can have as many people as possible but the no of people in Loksabha must be always double the Rajya sabha
126
Can president assume executive functions like governor of the state
Nope
127
What is UDAY scheme
Take over of 75% of the DISCOM Debts by the respective state governments
Reduction of T&C Losses
Tariff Revision
128
Integrated power development scheme
Strengthening of sub transmission and distribution in urban areas
Metering of distribution transformers, feeders and consumers
129
UK - India Development Cooperation Fund
It’s fund of fund managed by SBI
130
Crackers now have to be approved by
Petroleum and explosives safety organisation and be free of mercury, arsenic and barium
131
What are the two prolonged approach by the CSIR in development of green crackers
One to improve the traditional crackers through reduction in level of barium nitrate and second replacing barium nitration with less harmful potassium nitrate
132
What are the great five found in Kaziranga national park
Rhinos
Tigers
Elephant
Wild water Buffaloes
Swamp deer
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What is the commission started by the centre for NCR pollution
Commission for air quality management in national capital region and adjoining areas
134
Which need no warrant
Cognizable or non cognizable offence
Cognizable offence need not need a warrant
135
Which industry have the highest weightage in 8 core industries
Refinery products
Nest comes electricity next stell
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Which sector account for the highest financial allocation of NIIP
Energy sector
137
What is the initiative taken by GoI for predicting the monsoons
National monsoon mission
This was for improved prediction of temperature, rainfall and extreme weather events on short to medium range time scale
138
Star campaigner comes under
Representative people act, 1951
He must not
1. Share stage
2. endorse
3. Have common advert
139
Recognised vs un recognised party start campaigners number
Recognised can have 40
Un recognised can have 20
140
Duty of the state to raise level of nutrition and the standard of living comes under which article
Article 47
141
Mid day Meal scheme comes under
Minister of education
142
When does attorney general consent required for contempt
When it is a criminal contempt
143
Special courts must be offence centric or offender centric
Offence centric
144
When does we consider the failure of RBI to maintain inflation
When the rate of inflation is above 6% or below 2% for 3 consecutive quarters
145
India signed comprehensive strategic partnership with
UK
Indonesia
UAE
Vietnam
146
Public affairs index is given by
Public affairs centre
147
Top export destination of India is
USA
148
Top exporter to India is
China
149
Does India have trade surplus with UAE
Yes
150
Which index is used for inflation targeting
Consumer price index
