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1.Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF)’? 1. It is a joint initiative by India and the United States of America. 2. It has been set up under India’s flagship National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. 3. It intends to provide financing to the Indian renewable energy sector. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 2.Consider the following statements regarding ‘Liquidity Coverage Ratio’ (LCR): 1. It refers to highly liquid assets held by financial institutions to meet short-term obligations. 2. It was recommended by Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) aiming to global capital and liquidity regulations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Which of the following countries has recently rolled out world’s first hydrogen-powered train? (a) France (b) Germany (c) Netherlands (d) Denmark 4. The Central Government has announced 12 champions services sector. Which of the following are among the champions sector? 1. Transport and Logistics Services 2. Accounting and Finance Services 3. Environmental Services 4. Medical Value Travel Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 5. The term ‘Drop-in-Fuels’, sometimes seen is the news, refers to (a) renewable fuels that can be blended with petroleum products. (b) fuels that are imported from non-OPEC countries in India. (c) fuels that are more prone to price elasticity of demand. (d) renewable fuels that are lost during production. 6. As per the National Policy on Biofuels-2018, which of the raw materials can be used for ethanol production? 1. Broken rice 2. Rotten potatoes 3. Cassava Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 7. Consider the following statements regarding the Shell Companies: 1. Shell companies typically refer to companies without

active business operations or significant assets. 2. They come under the aegis of Department of Economic

Affairs. 3. Shell companies are defined under Companies Act, 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

8. The Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS) was launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2004. In this context, consider the following statements. 1. LRS is a facility provided by the RBI for all resident

individuals excluding minors to freely remit up to a certain amount in terms of US Dollar for current account only.

2. It was launched under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.

3. Under this scheme, money cannot be remitted for the purchase of shares and property.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 9. Which of the following products is/are outside the ambit of Goods and Service Tax? 1. Petroleum 2. Electricity 3. Alcohol Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 10. Consider the following statements: 1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP)

is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

2. CACP is mandated to recommend minimum support prices (MSPs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 11. Consider the following statements: 1. India is the second largest shareholder in the Asian

Infrastructure Investment Fund (AIIB). 2. India is the largest recipient of funds from AIIB and

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development of World Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 12. The ‘Financial Stability Report’ is published by which of the following agencies? (a) International Monetary Fund (b) Reserve Bank of India (c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (d) World Bank 13. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Directorate General of Trade Remedies? 1. A unified Directorate General of Trade Remedies

(DGTR) has been formed for providing comprehensive and swift trade defence mechanism in India.

2. It will function as an attached office of Department of Revenue.

3. It will be the apex national authority for all trade remedial measures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3

14. Consider the following statements regarding The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED):

1. It functions under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.

2. It has its head office located in New Delhi and has a network of regional offices located at various places in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 15. With respect to Model Contract Farming Act 2018, which of the following can be considered as the benefits of contract farming in Agriculture? 1. It increases farmers’ income by creating an alternative

market mechanism. 2. It enhances market linkage and removes dependence on

middlemen. 3. It facilitates financing and crop insurance. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b)2 and 3 (c)3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 16. Which of the following is/are theobjective(s) of National Wind-SolarHybridPolicy? 1. Promotion of large grid-connected wind-solar Phot-

Voltaic hybrid system. 2. To encourage new technologies and methods involving

the combined operation of wind and solar PV plants. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 17. Consider the following statements: 1. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a contract between

the purchaser of electricity and electricity generator setting out the terms and price for supplying electricity.

2. The recent auctions for solar power procurement have led to the discovery of very high tariffs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 18. With respect to Agriculture Export Policy 2018, which of the following is/are the objectives of the policy? 1. Doubling agriculture exports from present $100 billion to

$200 billion by 2022. 2. Enabling farmers to get benefit of export opportunities in

overseas market. 3. Increasing India’s share in world agri exports by

integrating with global value chain at the earliest. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 19. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Berne Convention’: 1. It is international copyright agreement that mandates

equal treatment of copyrighted works by signatories, known as Berne Union.

2. India is a signatory to this convention. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 20. Consider the following statements: 1. An angel investor is a person who invests in highly risky

companies and typically before those companies have any revenue or profits.

2. Venture capital supports the start-up only in the monetary form.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 21. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Payments Council of India(PCI)? 1. PCI is an apex non-governmental body representing

companies in payments and settlement system. 2. It was formed under Digital Technologies Act, 2013 to

cater to the needs of digital payment industry in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 22. Graded Surveillance Mechanism, sometimes seen in the news, refers to which of the following? (a) A tool to enhance market integrity and safeguard interest

of investors in share market. (b) A tool to enhance surveillance system along the India-

China border. (c) An equipment to enhance the surveillance system in the

Rafale multirole fighter aircraft, the prices of which is under scrutiny.

(d) A tool developed by National Informatics Centre to enhance surveillance in digital space in India.

23. Consider the following statements: 1. SEBI has recently proposed allowing investors to use the

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) while bidding for shares in Initial Public Offerings.

2. Virtual Payment Address is like email ID, which is required to carry out the transaction for bidding shares through UPI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 24.Who of the following are entitled to get credit from Regional Rural Banks? 1. Small and marginal farmers 2. Agricultural labourers 3. Artisans 4. Small entrepreneurs in rural areas Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 25.Sunil Mehta Committee was constituted on (a) developing the cruise tourism in India (b) bringing reform in coal sector (c) privatization of Air India (d) resolution of stressed assets 26. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Global Optimism Index? 1. The Index is released as part of Grant Thornton’s

International Business Report (IBR), a quarterly global business survey.

2. India was ranked 6th in the Global Optimism Index of 2018.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 27. Consider the following statements regarding World Customs Organisation (WCO):

1. It is an inter-governmental body functions under the United Nations.

2. It is the only international organization with competence in Customs matters.

3. India has become the Vice-Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of WCO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 28. Project ‘Sashakt’ is related to which of the following? (a) Resolving bad loans (b) Strengthening defence procurement (c) Operation against black money (d) Operation against Rohingya refuges 29.Consider the following statements Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI): 1. FSSAI has been established under Food Safety and

Standards , 2006 2. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public

Distribution, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI.

3. FSSAI has recently unveiled ‘The Eat Right Movement’. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 30. Which of the following reports is/are published by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)? 1. World Economic Situation and Prospects Report 2. World Investment Report 3. Trade and Development Report Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 31. Which of the following rights have been guaranteed by the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 to consumers in India? 1. Right to be heard 2. Right of consumer education 3. Right to seek redressal Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 32.’World Economic Outlook’ report is published by which of the following agencies? (a) International Monetary Fund (b) World Bank (c) UNCTAD (d) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development 33. The Central Government has set up a 13-member committee headed by Ravindra Dholakia for which of the following purposes? (a) To upgrade the norms for computation of economic data (b) To reconsider the demand of full statehood by Delhi (c) To decide the revised minimum support price for Kharif

crops (d) To review the performance of GST council for one year

of its inception 34. Consider the following statements regarding Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) of Sugarcane: 1. It is the benchmark price that the sugar mills must pay to

the sugarcane farmers in order to buy sugar cane.

2. This is announced every year the central government under the Sugarcane (Control) Order 1966.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 35. Which of the following targets were mentioned in the ‘Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003’: 1. Reduction in government borrowing and debt 2. Reduction in Effective Revenue Deficit 3. Reduction in Fiscal Deficit of the Government Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 36. Consider the following statements: 1. In Central Sector Schemes, the financial resources are

shifted to states as per the demand of the scheme. 2. Centrally Sponsored Schemes are created on areas that are

covered under the concurrent list only. 3. In the case of core schemes, the funding pattern for

North East and Himalayan states is 90:10 for center and states respectively.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 37. Which of the following parameters are considered by the World bank while calculating the ‘Ease of Doing Business’? 1. Minimum capital to open a new business 2. Protecting investors 3. Trading across borders 4. Resolving insolvency Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 38.Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’: 1. The Chief Economic Advisor is the chairman of the

Council. 2. The FSDC Secretariat is in the Department of Economic

Affairs. 3. Its aim is to perform as an apex level forum to strengthen

and institutionalize the mechanism for maintaining financial stability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 39. Consider the following statements regarding the GST Council: 1. Union finance minister is the chairman of the GST

council. 2. Any one of the finance ministers of the states can be

nominated as the deputy chairman of the council. 3. Any decision to be taken in the GST council needs 2/3rd

of the majority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 40.With respect to the Functions of Non-Banking Financial Company(NBFC), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. NBFCs are incorporated under the Company Act of

1956. 2. NBFC can accept time deposits and demand deposits.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 41. Defence Acquisition Council, which gives policy guidelines to acquisitions based on long-term procurement plans, is headed by which of the following? (a) Senior-most Chief of Defence Forces (b) Prime Minister (c) Defence Minister (d) President 42.Which of the following countries have recently announced a single exchange rate based on its cryptocurrency? (a) Belize (b) Moldova (c) Honduras (d) Venezuela 43. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Global Liveability Index 2018’: 1. It ranks global cities on the basis of best or worst living

conditions. 2. It uses London as a baseline to measure each city against. 3. The index is released by the Economist Intelligence Unit

(EIU). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 44. ‘India Wage Report’ is published by which of the following entity? (a) International Labour Organisation (b) National Employment and Unemployment Survey

(NEUS) (c) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) (d) World Economic Forum 45. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS)’: 1. The Survey offers a comprehensive overview of the status

of rural population in terms of sources of livelihoods, economic status of households.

2. It is conducted and released by the Reserve Bank of India. 3. The survey found that only 10.5% of agricultural

households were found to have a valid Kisan Credit Card at the time of the survey.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 46. Consider the following statements regarding the historical background of Reserve Bank of India: 1. Hilton-Young Commission recommended the creation of

a central bank for India to separate the control of currency and credit from the Government.

2. The Reserve Bank of India was established in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Currency and Finance Act, 1934.

3. Reserve Bank of India was nationalised in 1949. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 47. Which of the following releases the ‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index (SEEPI)’? (a) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) (b) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) (c) United Nation Environmental Programme (UNEP) (d) United Nation Development Programme (UNDP)

48.Which of the following trade remedies are provided to countries under World Trade Organisation framework? 1. Actions taken against dumping 2. Imposing countervailing duties to offset the subsidies 3. Measures to limit imports temporarily, designed to

“safeguard” domestic industries Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3 49.Recently, the Corporate Affairs Ministry has amended the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, which mandates companies to disclose whether they have constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Constitution of ICC is mandatory under the Sexual

Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

2. The committee have powers similar to those of a civil court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 50.Consider the following statements: 1. The repeated use of cooking oil at high temperatures

result in oxidative, polymerization and thermal degradation reactions.

2. Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) is an initiative launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to enable collection and conversion of used cooking oil to bio-diesel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 51. With respect to Competition Act 2002, consider the following statements: 1. Under this Act, Competition Commission of India (CCI)

has been created as a constitutional body. 2. The Act authorises the CCI to impose fewer penalties on

firms that provide ‘full and true disclosure’ of any cartel they are part of.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 52.Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is a platform created by the National Payments Corporation (NPCI) to facilitate faster and smoother digital payments. In this context, which of the following types of account a customer can link with UPI? 1. Current Account 2. Saving Account 3. Overdraft Account Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 53. Which of the following correctly describe(s) the difference between Mutual Fund (MF) and Exchange Trade Fund (ETF)? 1. The average expense ratio of the mutual fund is higher

than an ETF. 2. ETF is considered as less tax efficient than a Mutual

Fund. 3. A Demat account is required for ETF while it is not

required for Mutual Fund. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3

54. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)’: 1. It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations. 2. India is yet to become a full member of WIPO. 3. The Global Innovation Index (GII) is published by the

World Intellectual Property Organization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 55. Department of Financial Services under Ministry of Finance has launched Financial Inclusion Index (FDI). Which of the following is/are factors will be taken into account to prepare this Index? 1. Access to financial services 2. Usage of financial services and 3. Quality of financial services Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 56. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Liquidity Coverage Ratio’, often seen in the news: 1. The LCR promotes short-term resilience of banks to

potential liquidity disruptions by ensuring that they have sufficient high quality liquid assets (HQLAs).

2. The LCR is provided under Basel-II norms. 3. RBI is still considering to implement LCR Norms in

Indian Banking Industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 57. In the context of ‘Viability Gap Funding’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In viability gap funding, the government extends its

support to the investors by sharing a fraction of the cost, making the project viable.

2. VGF is administered by the Ministry of Urban Development.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 58. Which of the following are the objectives of Sagarmala project? 1. Modernisation 2. Connectivity 3. Industrialization 4. Community Development Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 59. Consider the following statements regarding Oil Consumption in India: 1. India is the second largest consumer of the oil after US. 2. India export more refined petroleum products than it imports. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 60. Consider the following statements regarding the Hydrocarbon Exploration & Licensing Policy(HELP): 1. The objectives of HELP are to enhance domestic oil and

gas production and to bring substantial investment.

2. It will enable the contractor to explore conventional as well as unconventional oil and gas resources under a single license.

3. It gives the option to a hydrocarbon company to select the exploration blocks throughout the year without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 61. Consider the following pairs:

Nuclear Power Plants : Location

1. Gorakhpur : Uttar Pradesh

2. Chutka : Madhya Pradesh

3. MithiVirdi : Gujarat

4. Kovvada : Andhra Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 62. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Mudra Bank? 1. It is a subsidiary bank of the SIDBI. 2. Mudra bank is a full functioning bank which can borrow

from the people but it can lend to the MSMEs only. 3. Its funding is done by RBI from Rural Infrastructure

Development Fund (RIDF) & State Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF).

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 63. Consider the following statements regarding Fourth Industrial Revolution: 1. Fourth Industrial Revolution is the brainchild of

International monetary fund. 2. It is a collective term embracing a number of

contemporary automation, data exchange and manufacturing technologies etc.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 64. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the India Post Payment Bank (IPPB)? 1. It will be able to accept deposits of up to Rs. 1 lakh from

customers. 2. It will provide loans at concessional rates in the remotest

part of the country. 3. It has been set up as a 100% Government of India owned

Public Limited Company under the Department of Posts. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 65. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Electoral Bond’: 1. An electoral bond is designed to be a bearer instrument

like a promissory note. 2. The bonds can be issued in the multiples of ₹ 1,000, ₹

10,000, ₹ 1 lakh, ₹ 10 lakh and ₹ 1 crore. 3. The electoral bonds will bear the name of the donor and

the receiving political party.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 66. Consider the following statements regarding the Contract Farming: 1. Contract Farming is an agreement between the food

processor and the farmer, whereby the farmer is contracted to plant the contractor’s crop on his land.

2. The food processor provides inputs in term of technology and training to the farmer, to improve the yield and quality of the produce.

3. National Agriculture Policy has promoted contract farming.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 67. With reference to the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, consider the following statements: 1. The Act has established the Food Safety Standards

Authority of India. 2. It has laid down science-based standards for articles of

food. 3. Every distributor is required to be able to identify any

food article to its manufacturer, and every seller to its distributor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 68. iCRAFPT, the term sometimes seen in news, is associated with which of the following? (a) Textile industry (b) Food Processing (c) Conservation of traditional handicrafts (d) Rafale aircraft 69. In the context on Indian economy, consider the following statements regarding High Quality Liquid Assets: 1. These assets can be readily sold or used as collateral to

obtain funds in a range of stress scenarios. 2. They should be available without legal, regulatory or

operational impediments. 3. They can be easily converted into cash at little or no loss

of value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 70. Which of the following reports is/are not published by World Economic Forum? 1. Global Competitiveness Report 2. World Investment Report 3. World Employment and Social Outlook Report Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3 71. Consider the following statements regarding Renewable Energy Certificate (RECs): 1. Under this, distribution companies (DISCOMS) have

obligation to purchase certain amount of renewable energy in terms of fixed percentage of their total electricity supply.

2. This is part of renewable purchase obligation policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct- (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

72. Which of the following instruments may help in checking the depreciation of Rupee? 1. Raising interest rate by RBI 2. Using forex reserve by RBI in exchange market 3. Providing incentives to exporters 4. RBI raising funds through foreign currency non-

repatriable (FCNR) deposits Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 73. With reference to the Geographical Indications (GI), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. GI is granted to individual, community, group or an

institution that represents the interest of an agricultural, natural or manufactured product.

2. Basmati was the first GI tagged product in India. 3. GI is one of the types of intellectual property rights under

TRIPS agreement of WTO. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 74.Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding Geographical Indication (GI) tag: 1. It is given to both man-made and natural products. 2. It is granted to an individual or a company. 3. It is granted by Department of Industrial Policy and

Promotion. 4. GI tag for Alphonso mango has been granted to West

Bengal. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 4 75. Consider the following statements regarding the National Agricultural Market (NAM): 1. It seeks to network the existing APMCs and other market

yards to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.

2. It is a virtual market but it has a physical market at the back end.

3. It is implemented as a Central Sector Scheme through Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 76. In the context of ‘Global Competitiveness Index 2018’, consider the following statements: 1. It is published by World Bank. 2. India slipped five spots compared to last year. 3. Among the BRICS countries, China topped the list. 4. As per this report, United States is the most competitive

economy in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 77. Which of the following correctly describe(s) the difference between Human Capital Index (HCI) and Human Development Index (HDI)? 1. HCI is published by World Bank while HDI is calculated

by UNDP. 2. HCI includes per capita income while HDI excludes per

capita income. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 78. Which of the following is correct about ‘Government e-Payments Adoption Ranking (GEAR)’? (a) It focuses on the payment services on the electronic platforms. (b) It is an alternative mechanism of international payments in the form of the cryptocurrency. (c) It is pan India electronic payment system for agriculture commodities. (d) It is a ranking system for measuring the strength of the currency of various countries which accepted the virtual currency as legal currency. 79. India and Japan have recently agreed to enter in to currency swap arrangement of $75 billion. In this context, which of the following is/are the benefits of such arrangement? 1. It will help in meetingshort –term liquidity mismatches in

economy. 2. It will help in stabilizing the Rupee. 3. It might curb speculative pressure on the Rupee. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 80.The Reserve Bank has recently initiated steps to set up a digital Public Credit Registry (PCR). In this context, consider the following statements: 1. The PCR will be an extensive database of credit

information for India that is accessible to all stakeholders. 2. It will include data from entities like market regulator

SEBI, the Corporate Affairs Ministry and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.

Which of the following statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 81.Consider the following statements regarding National Investment Infrastructure Fund (NIIF): 1. The Government owns 51% of NIIF. 2. It provides equity support to NBFCs/ Financial

Institutions (FIs) engaged in infrastructure financing. 3. It is considered as an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

under SEBI regulation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 82. The term ‘Partial Credit Enhancement’ sometimes seen in news, refers to which of the following? (a) It means an increase in the capital flow in the market by the RBI. (b) It means improving the credit rating of a corporate bond. (c) It means a partial concession to the small businessmen on the GST. (d) It means a partial concession of tariff by USA on Chinese products. 83. With respect to the Small-Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. It is an autonomous society promoted by Ministry of

Agriculture, Cooperation and Family Welfare.

2. It provides a platform for increased accessibility and cheaper availability of agricultural inputs to all the farmers.

3. It is the lead agency for implementing e-National Agriculture Market.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 84. With respect to the Global Gender Gap Report 2018, consider the following statements: 1. It is released by World Economic Forum. 2. According to the report, India slipped 10 rank compared

to 2017 report. 3. Political empowerment is one of the key parameters of

the report. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 2 85.’SDG India Index’ is released by which of the following agencies? (a) Ministry of Rural Development (b) NITI Aayog (c) World Bank (d) United Nations Environment Programme 86.The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) announced results of the first ever States’ Start-up Ranking 2018 recently. Which of the following states has been identified as the best performer in the ranking? (a) Gujarat (b) Karnataka (c) Maharashtra (d) Andhra Pradesh 87. With respect to the National Consumer Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It will be established under the Consumer Protection Act

2018. 2. A judge of the Supreme Court will be the president of

the National Consumer Commission. 3. National Consumer Commission is authorized to hear

appeals against the order of any State Consumer Commission.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 88. Consider the following statements regarding the Freight village: 1. This is a designated area where facilities for various

modes of transportation, distribution of goods and other logistics are available in a synchronized manner on a large scale.

2. It will be developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

3. The Ministry of Shipping has recently approved the development of a freight village on Mahanadi river in Odisha.

Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 89. Consider the following statements regarding Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018: 1. These were notified by the Department of Telecom

(DOT) for in-flight connectivity in Indian space. 2. It will allow people to make calls and access internet

through their phones during air travel and ship voyage while international trips.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 90. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently set up a six-member committee under Bimal Jalan. The committee is associated with which of the following? (a) Digital payments (b) Monetary policy framework (c) Economic capital framework (d) Internationalization of Indian rupee 91. With respect to the Fugitive Economic Offenders(FEO)Act 2018, consider the following statements: 1. A fugitive economic offender is any individual against

whom a warrant for arrest in relation to a scheduled offence has been issued by any court in India for which the value exceeds Rs.1000 crore.

2. Central government can confiscate the property owned by the fugitive economic offender, and any other property or benami property only in India.

3. The fugitive economic offender will be disqualified from accessing the Indian judicial system for any civil cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above 92. With respect to the Indian Ports Association (IPA), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a statutory body constituted in 1966 under Societies

Registration Act. 2. It was constituted primarily with the idea of fostering

growth and development of all the ports in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 93. Consider the following pairs of products and their Geographical Indicator tag holding states:

1. Haleem : Kerala

2. Nilambur teak : Hyderabad

3. Tejpatta : Uttarakhand

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 94.RBI has proposed to set up a wide-based digital Public Credit Registry (PCR). In this context, consider the following statements: 1. It will capture details of all borrowers and wilful

defaulters. 2. It will be accessible to RBI and other banks only. 3. It will include data from Goods and Service Tax Network

also. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 95. RBI has set up an expert committee under former SEBI chairman U K Sinha on which of the following issues? (a) MSMEs sector (b) Financial Inclusion (c) Online financial fraud (d) NPAs in Steel sector

96. With reference to commodity market in India, which of the following is/are examples of soft commodities? 1. Rubber 2. Corn 3. Wheat 4. Gold Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 97.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently signed the agreement for ‘Bilateral Swap Arrangement’ with Bank of Japan for a maximum amount of USD 75 billion. Which of the following can be the benefits of this agreement? 1. It will help RBI to tide over difficulties arising out of

Balance of Payment (BOP). 2. It would deter speculative attacks on the domestic

currency. 3. It will enhance the RBI’s ability to manage exchange rate

volatility. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 98. Consider the following statements regarding the Angel Tax: 1. The angel tax is a tax levied on investments made by

external investors in start-ups. 2. It comes under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 99. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Panda Bonds’: 1. Philippines has become the first ASEAN member to issue

Panda bonds. 2. A Panda bond is a Indian rupee-denominated bond from

a non-Indian issuer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 100. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)’: 1. It is a joint venture of four national Public-Sector

Undertakings. 2. It leads the market-related activities of the National

Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE). Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 101. Tokenization, the term sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following aspects? (a) Trade wars between two countries (b) WTO affairs (c) Soft loans to farmers (d) Card transactions 102.Which of the following reports are published by World Economic Forum? 1. Global Competitiveness Report 2. Global Enabling Trade Report 3. Global Gender Gap Index 4. Human Capital Index 5. Inclusive Development Index Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 5

(c) 1 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 103.Consider the following statements: 1. Amalgamation is the combination of one or more

companies into a new entity. 2. Merger is the acquisition of the other companies by a

company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 104.Which of the following can be considered as benefits of merger of few public sector banks? 1. It will help resolving the NPA issue of weaker banks. 2. It can lead to reduced operating costs for public sector

banks. 3. It will help PSBs in meeting the norms under BASEL III. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 105.Which of the following committees had recommended for the merger of public sector banks? 1. Narsimhan Committee 1991 2. P J Nayak Committee 2014 3. Nachiket More Committee Report 2013 4. Watal Committee 2016 Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2,3 and 4 106.Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems’: 1. It is a statutory body. 2. It is the highest policy making body on payment systems. 3. It functions under the Department of Economic Affairs

in Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 107.With respect to India Post Payment Banks (IPPB), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has been incorporated as a public sector company

under the Department of Posts. 2. The government and RBI will have equal share in the

Bank. 3. It will issue loans and credit card facilities to customers in

rural areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 108.Which of the following can be considered as a step towards financial inclusion in the country? 1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana 2. Relaxation of Know Your Customer (KYC) norms 3. Promotion of small finance banks and payment banks 4. Engaging business correspondents Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1,3 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 109.Which of the following can cause fall in the value of Rupee? 1. Pulling out of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) 2. Decline in demands of Imports

3. Rise in crude oil prices 4. Higher US interest rates Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 110.’Witholding Tax’ sometimes seen in the news, refers to 1. an amount that an employer withholds from employees'

wages and pays directly to the government. 2. a tax imposed on securities while selling it back to the

owners of the company. 3. a tax levied on income from securities owned by a non-

resident. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 111.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF). In this context, consider the following statements: 1. It will focus on building an efficient milk procurement

system 2. It will be implemented by National Dairy Development

Board (NDDB) and National Dairy Development Cooperation (NCDC) directly.

3. The major contribution to this fund will be made by Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 112.Consider the following statements regarding Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index 2018? 1. It is published by the Oxford Poverty and Human

Development Initiative (OPHI). 2. India is the largest number of people living in multi-

dimensional poverty in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 113.Which of the following is/are indicators of Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index? 1. Average year of schooling 2. Child mortality 3. Sanitation 4. Drinking water 5. Housing Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 114. Consider the following statements regarding Human Development Index 2018: 1. India HDI value has consistently increased in the last two

decades. 2. India’s ranking has slipped one rank compared to last

year. 3. India is ranked above Pakistan but below Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 115.Conside the following statements regarding Goods and Service Tax Network: 1. Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is a not for

profit company.

2. It has 100% government ownership equally distributed between the Centre (50%) and the States (50%).

3. It has been set up to provide Information Technology Infrastructure and services to the central and state governments only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3 116. Consider the following statements regarding the SAARC Development Fund: 1. Its Governing Council comprises finance ministers of all

SAARC countries. 2. It was created as umbrella financial mechanism for all

SAARC developmental projects and programmes. 3. It was established during 16th SAARC summit at

Thimphu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 117. Consider the following statements regarding the India-China Trade Quantum: 1. China is India’s largest goods trading partner of India 2. No bilateral trade agreement between the two accords

preferential treatment to the Chinese products. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 118. ‘Active Ingredients’, the term sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following sector? (a) Solar panels (b) Genetically modified crops (c) Pharmaceutical (d) Bio fertilizers 119. Consider the following statements regarding Market Economy Status: 1. It is accorded by WTO to the countries where economic

decisions and the pricing of goods and services are guided solely by open competition, with little or no government intervention or central planning.

2. If granted this status, imposition of anti-dumping duties and other trade defences gets difficult to impose against such a nation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 120. Consider the following statements regarding the Municipal Bonds: 1. These are marketable debt instruments issued by Urban

Local Bodies (UPBs) either directly or through any intermediate vehicle.

2. The funds raised may be utilized towards refinancing of existing loans also.

3. Indore Municipal Corporation was the first ULB to issue Municipal Bond in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 121. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Concession Financing Scheme’: 1. It aims to support Indian entities bidding for strategically

important infrastructure projects abroad.

2. It covers entities with a minimum 75 per cent Indian shareholding.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 122. Consider the following statements regarding the Infrastructure Investment Trusts: 1. These are mutual fund like institutions that enable

investments into the infrastructure sector by pooling small sums of money from multitude of individual investors.

2. These are regulated by Reserve bank of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 123.Consider the following statements regarding the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO): 1. It is the apex department to control and administer

manufacture, storage, transport and handling of explosives, petroleum, compressed gases and other hazardous substances in India.

2. It functions under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

3. Its headquarter is situated at Nagpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 124. Consider the following pairs:

Product : Location

1. Gobindbhog Rice : Odisha

2. Chakshesang Shawl : Nagaland

3. Shahi Litchi : Uttar Pradesh

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 125. Consider the following statements: 1. An extradition treaty is a mutually agreed text signed and

ratified by two Governments. 2. The arrangement is made in the absence of an extradition

treaty on the assurance of reciprocity including under an international convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 126. Which of the following is/are nodal loan providing facilities for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)? 1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

(NABARD) 2. National Cooperatives Development Corporation

(NCDC) 3. All scheduled Banks Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

127.Phased Manufacturing Program aims to promote indigenous manufacturing of which of the following in the country? (a) Mobile handsets (b) Defenceequipments (c) Space technologies (d) Semi-conductor 128.Consider the following statements: 1. The operating ratio shows the efficiency of an

organization’s management by comparing operating expense to net sales.

2. Higher operating ratio for railways means that it does not have money for capital investments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 129.Consider the following statements: 1. Andhra Pradesh has become the first State to set up a

price monitoring and research unit (PMRU). 2. It aims to track violation of prices of essential drugs and

medical devices under the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO).

3. It has been proposed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) for each state and union territory.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 130.Consider the following statements 1. Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund is to be created under

National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development. 2. Establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog will

provide the policy framework and direction for the cow conservation and development programs in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 131. Consider the following statements: 1. National Productivity Council was established as

autonomous and non-profit organization by the Ministry of Industry.

2. The circular economy follows the principle of preservation and enhancement of natural capital by controlling finite stocks and balancing renewable resource flows.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 132. LADIS Portal, recently launched, is associated with which of the following issues? (a) Women empowerment (b) Inland Waterways (c) Tribal Protection (d) Defence Force Empowerment 133. Department of industrial policy and promotions has been renamed to (a) Department of direct taxes (b) Department of Commercial affairs (c) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (d) Department of corporate affairs

134. ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report’ is published by (a) World Economic Forum (b) World Bank (c) World Trade Organisation (d) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 135.Which of the following parameters are monitored by Reserve Bank of India under Prompt Corrective Action(PCA)? 1. Capital ratios of the bank 2. Asset quality 3. Profitability Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 136. INSTEX(Instrument In Support Of Trade Exchanges), a payment mechanism is being set up by (a) European Union (b) Asian Development Bank (c) World Bank (d) China 137. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Skill Development Corporation India’: 1. It is a not- for- profit company set up by the Ministry of

Finance. 2. It provides funding to build scalable and profitable

vocational training initiatives. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 138. Which the following statements about payment bank is/are correct? 1. Payment banks cannot lend money to customers. 2. It can accept demand deposits and issue debit cards and

credit cards. 3. Payment banks have to maintain Cash Reserve Ratio

(CRR) with the Reserve Bank of India. Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 139.Who of the following is heading an expert committee on determining the methodology for the fixation of the National Minimum Wage? (a) Rajiv Kumar (b) VivekDebroy (c) Anoop Sathpathy (d) Amitabh Kant 140. Recently the government notified new rules pertaining to angel tax mentioning exemption of registered start-ups of a specified size from the tax. With reference to this, consider the following statements: 1. It is an income tax levied on investments made by

external investors in unlisted startups or companies. 2. It is applicable only when companies have raised capital

through sale of shares at a value above their ‘fair market value’.

3. The tax was introduced in 2012 with an aim to curb money-laundering.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 141. Rising government debt can cause which of the following in the economy? 1. Too much of government debt can lead to inflation.

2. It leads to crowding out effect. 3. Excessive government debt results fiscal repression of commercial banks. Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 142. Consider the following statements about the ‘Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal’: 1. It is a quasi-judicial body that will mediate in indirect tax

disputes between states and centre. 2. The appellate tribunal will be set-up in each state. 3. The tribunal will consist of a technical member from the

centre and representatives of the states. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 143. Which of the following statements about ‘Insider Trading’ is/are correct? 1. It is the buying or selling of a security by someone who

has access to material non-public information about the security.

2. It is illegal in India as disclosures are often price sensitive. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 144.Consider the following statements: 1. Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. (UCIL) is the only

organisation in India responsible for mining and processing of uranium ore for commercial purposes.

2. Uranium mined by the UCIL is used for both- weapons and civil nuclear programmes.

3. Jaduguda mines in Chattisgarh is one of the major uranium mines in India.

Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 145. Technical Textiles are textile material and products manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic and decorative characteristics. With respect to this, identify which of following is/are examples of Technical textiles? 1. Fishing nets 2. Bullet proof Jackets 3. Jute bags Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 146. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about ‘Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB)’? 1. It is the mandatory capital that financial institutions are

required to hold above minimum regulatory requirement 2. It is required under Basel III norms. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 147.The government has recently notified the rules determining the jurisdiction, powers, and functions of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). With regard to this identify which of the following statements is/are correct about NFRA? 1. It is established as an independent regulator to oversee

the auditing profession and accounting standards.

2. It consists of 5 fulltime members and will be headed by cabinet secretary.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 148. Reserve Bank of India has recently made Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) code mandatory for all market participants, other than individuals. With reference to this, identify which of the following statements is/are correct about Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)? 1. It is a 20 character global reference number conceived by

G20 that uniquely identifies every legal entity or structure that is party to a financial transaction in any jurisdiction

2. Internationally LEI is implemented and maintained by Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation through Local Operation Units (LOU).

3. LEI helps to keep a check on money laundering activities. Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 149. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to ‘Operation Greens’? 1. Operation Greens seeks to stabilize the supply of tomato,

onion and potato crops. 2. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation

of India(NAFED) will be the Nodal Agency to implement price stabilisation measures under Operation Greens.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 150. Consider the following statements about ‘Bali Fintech Agenda’: 1. It was launched by the Asian Development Bank(ADB)

in collaboration with World Economic Forum. 2. The Agenda proposes a framework to create a network

which will develop, implement and scale up agile and human-centred pilot projects with the help of Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 151. Match the following reports/indices and its publishing organisations: List I(Reports) List II(Organization) 1. Universal Health Coverage Index A. IMF 2. Global Human Capital Index B. World Bank 3. Global Financial Stability Report C. UNESCO 4. Gender Parity Index D. WEF Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 D (b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D (c) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C (d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

152. Consider the following statements about GST e-Way Bill: 1. It is a document required to be carried by a person in

charge of the conveyance carrying any consignment of goods of any value for sales.

2. It eliminates the need of a separate transit pass in each state for movement of goods.

3. It is generated from the GST Common Portal by the registered persons or transporters before commencement of movement of goods of consignment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 153. Consider the following statements: 1. Disinvestment refers to the government selling or

liquidating its assets in Public Sector Enterprises. 2. Strategic Disinvestment is the sale of substantial portion

of the Government shareholding of a central public sector enterprise (CPSE) of up to 50%, or such higher percentage along with transfer of management control.

3. The Department for investment and public asset management (DIPAM) under Ministry of finance is the nodal agency for disinvestment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 154. Which of the following statements is/are correct about e-RaKAM Portal? (a) It has been launched in order to help farmers get

reasonable price for the produce. (b) It is an Electronic auction portal for selling agricultural

produce (c) The farmers will be paid through e-Payment directly into

their bank accounts under the e-RaKAM initiative. (d) All of the above 155. Which of the following sectors is/are among the core Industries included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)? 1. Electricity 2. Textiles and garments 3. Fertilizer 4. Cement 5. Crude Oil 6. Natural Gas Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 (c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 156. Consider the following statements about Chit Funds: 1. A chit fund is a type of saving scheme where a specified

number of subscribers contribute payments in instalment over a defined period.

2. It is part of the State List of the Indian Constitution and only states can frame legislation regarding chit funds.

3. RBI does not regulate the chit fund business but it can provide guidance to state governments on regulatory aspects.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 157. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Project Insight- initiated by the income tax department? 1. It aims to help the department to monitor high value

transactions and curb the circulation of black money. 2. It will also use big data analytics to match information

from social media sites to deduce mismatches between spending pattern and income declaration.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

158. Consider the following statements about Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC): 1. It is a forum of global economic organizations and

Finance Ministers of the member Countries working towards promotion of a robust and transparent forex market.

2. It has been established under the aegis of Bank of International Settlements (BIS)

3. One of its major tasks is to maintain and update the ‘Global Code of Conduct for the Foreign Exchange Markets’.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 159. Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment issued a notification refreshing the categorization of currency printing presses and mints as ‘public utility service’ under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. With reference to this, consider the following statements: 1. Public Utility Services are those business undertakings

engaged in supplying essential goods and services of daily necessity for the general public.

2. All the public utility undertakings have an obligation to supply the essential goods and services to everyone in the community without any discrimination at reasonable prices.

3. No person employed in a public utility service shall go on strike in breach of contract without giving a notice to the employer.

Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 160. Consider the following statements about ‘International Financial Services Centres (IFSC) Authority Bill, 2019’: 1. The Bill provides for the establishment of an authority to

develop and regulate the financial services market in the IFSC set up in Special Economic Zones(SEZ) in India.

2. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Co. Ltd (GIFT) is being developed as the country’s first IFSC.

3. Any financial institution or its branch set up in the IFSC will be treated as a non-resident Indian located outside India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 161. A Strategic Oil Reserve is storage of crude oil which would act as a cushion during any external supply disruptions or supply demand mismatch shock. With reference to this, identify in which of the following places the ‘Strategic Oil Reserves’ are located in India? 1. Visakhapatnam 2. Mangalore 3. Padur 4. Ankleswar 5. Coimbatore Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 162. Consider the following statements about the Credit Rating Agencies(CRAs) in India: 1. CRAs help investors, customers etc. to get an overall idea

of the strength and stability of an organization and enable them to make informed decisions.

2. All the CRAs need to be registered with the Reserve Bank of India in order to operate in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 163. Consider the following pairs: 1. Baba Kalyani

committee : to set up a robust digital payments

ecosystem in India

2. Nandan Nilekani

: to evaluate the SEZ policy and make it WTO compatible

3. U K Sinha : to address issues regarding the sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1,2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1 only 164. BONDI, sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following? (a) It is the world’s first blockchain bond. (b) It is the most ancient bird found in Bundi in Rajasthan. (c) It is India’s most sophisticated artillery gun. (d) It is a trilateral military exercise between India, Oman and Bangladesh. 165. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Indirect Tax system? 1. Under the Indirect tax system, the incidence and impact

of taxation fall on the same entity, which cannot be transferred to another person

2. Indirect taxes are progressive in nature. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 166. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Interest subvention scheme ? 1. The scheme aims at providing short term credit to

farmers at subsidised interest rate. 2. The Interest Subvention Scheme is being implemented by

NABARD and RBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 167. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Technology Collaboration Programme on Bioenergy’: 1. It is an international platform for cooperation among

countries having national programmes in bioenergy research, development and deployment.

2. It is an ambitious programme of United Nation Environment programme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 168. Which of the following statements are correct regarding National Mineral Policy, 2019: 1. It will lead to sustainable mining sector development in

future while addressing the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas.

2. It includes the creation of dedicated mineral corridors to boost private sector mining areas.

3. It prohibit the private sector to take up exploration. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 169. With respect to the Special Economic Zones (SEZs), consider the following statements: 1. These are geographically delineated ‘enclaves’ in which

regulations and practices related to business and trade differ from the rest of the country.

2. The SEZ Act, 2005 provides the legal framework for establishment of SEZs in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 170. Consider the following pairs: 1. White Label

ATM :

Owned and operated by non-banking entity

2. Green Label ATM

:

E-Commerce

3. Orange Label ATM

:

Agriculture transactions

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 171. With respect to the report on gold holdings released by World Gold Council (WGC), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. International Monetary Fund (IMF) is third on the list

with total gold reserves. 2. The United States has the highest reserves of gold in the

world. 3. India is the largest consumer of gold world after China. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 172. Nice Agreement and Locarno Agreement, sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following issues? (a) Child labour (b) Fugitive economic offenders (c) Registration of marks and industrial designs (d) Prisoners of war 173. The ‘Global Energy Transition index’ has been released by (a) International Monetary Fund (b) International Energy Agency (c) World Trade Organisation (d) World Economic Forum 174. Consider the following statements about Limited Liability Partnerships: 1. It is a form of business entity, which allows individual

partners to be protected from the joint and several liabilities of partners in a partnership firm.

2. The liability of partners incurred in the normal course of business does not extend to the personal assets of the partners.

3. In India, there are no guidelines or legislation regulating Limited Liability Partnerships firms.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3 175. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme aims fulfil the financial requirements of the farmers at various stages of farming through institutional credit. With reference to this,

identify which of the following is/are engaged in implementing the scheme? 1. Co-operative Banks 2. Regional Rural Banks 3. Public Sector Banks 4. Private Sector Banks Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 176. Consider the following statements about Cement Industry in India: 1. The Cement Industry was De-licensed in the year 1991 by

the Government of India. 2. Cement can be sold in the country without BIS mark,

provided it is in compliant with International Standards. 3. India is the second largest manufacturer of cement after

China in the world. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 177. Which of the following activities are eligible to be financed under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)? 1. Agriculture and related sector 2. Social sector 3. Rural connectivity Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 178. Which of the following statements about Sugarcane Pricing Policy in India is/are correct? 1. With the amendment of the Sugarcane (Control) Order in

2009, the concept of Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) of sugarcane was replaced with the ‘Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)’

2. The cane price announced by the central government is decided based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 179. Consider the following statements: 1. India is the largest producer of jute in the world 2. The Government of India provides support to the jute

growers through Minimum Support Price. 3. Jute - ICARE is platform for increasing the income of

jute farmers through promotion of certified seeds, better agronomic practices and use of microbial retting of the jute plant.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 180. The government of India has announced a comprehensive plan Project Sashakt for which of the following purposes? (a) Stressed assets in banking sector (b) Tribal Empowerment (c) Women Empowerment (d) Missile programme of India 181. Government of India launched the Digital Village initiative in collaboration of which of the following banks? (a) Punjab National Bank

(b) HDFC Bank (c) ICICI Bank (d) State Bank Of India 182. Akodara, the first digital village of India, is located in which of the following states? (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujrat (c) Kerala (d) Maharashtra 183. Which of the following vaccines are targeted under the ‘Universal Immunization Programme’? 1. Rubella 2. Japanese Encephalitis 3. Rotavirus diarrhoea 4. Meningitis Select the correct answer using the code give below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 184.With respect to the Interim Budget 2019-20, arrange the following source of revenue of central government in descending order: 1. Corporation tax 2. Borrowing and other liabilities 3. Income tax 4. Non-debt capital receipts Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 4-3-2-1 (c) 2-1-3-4 (d) 4-1-2-3\ 185.With respect to the Interim Budget 2019-20, arrange the following source of expenditure of the central government in ascending order: 1. Interest payment 2. Central sector scheme 3. Central Sponsored Scheme 4. Pensions Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 4-3-2-1 (c) 4-2-3-1 (d) 1-3-4-2 186.Consider the following statements: 1. Since 2011-12, fiscal deficit has never seen an upward

movement. 2. Effective revenue deficit has never seen an upward

movement in the economy since its existence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 187.Consider the following statements: 1. Since 2011-12, indirect tax collection has always remained

above the direct tax. 2. Starting from 2011-12, gross tax collection has always

seen an upward trend. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 188.With respect to Interim Budget 2019-20, arrange the following subsidies provided by the central government in ascending order: 1. Fertilizer subsidy 2. Food subsidy 3. Petroleum subsidy Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1-2-3 (b) 2-1-3 (c) 3-1-2 (d) 3-2-1

189.Which of the following can be considered as the factor for declining income of the farmers? 1. Declining prices of agricultural commodities in the

international market 2. Fall in food inflation 3. Small and fragmented land holding Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 and 3 (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above 190.Conside the following statements regarding Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA): 1. The setting up of Aayog will lead to conservation,

protection and development of cattle population in the country.

2. Setting up of RKA was announced in the budget 2018-19. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 191.Who of the following is/are the beneficiaries of Kisan Credit Card? 1. Tenant Farmers 2. Oral lessees 3. Share croppers 4. Self Help Groups Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 192.Consider the following statements regarding fisheries sector in India: 1. India is among top three producers of fisheries in the world. 2. Fisheries contribution to India’s GDP is close to 1 percent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 193.Which of the following is the highest contributor of India’s gross domestic product? (a) Private final consumption expenditure (b) Government final consumption expenditure (c) Gross fixed capital formation (d) Export 194. With respect to India Wage Report (1994-2012) released by International Labour Organisation, which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) The average daily wage has shown more than 90%

increase during the period between 1994 and 2012. (b) The rate at which wage has grown has increased during

the period between 1994 and 2012. (c) The difference between daily wages of men and women is

lowest in India. (d) In 2011-12, an average urban worker earned more than

twice of a rural worker. 195.Consider the following statements regarding ‘Small-Farmers’ Agri Business Consortium(SFAC)’: 1. This is an autonomous society and promoted by Ministry

of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmer’s Welfare. 2. It is registered as non-banking financial institution by

Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 196. Consider the following statements: 1. Under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial

Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests (SARFAESI) Act, 2002 banks approach the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) for recovery of debts.

2. Under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions (RDDBFI) Act, 1993 borrowers, guarantors, andany other person aggrieved by any action of the bank can approach the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 197. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Minimum Alternative Tax is imposed on profit-making

entities that don’t pay corporate income tax. 2. Imposing higher import duty on finished goods than on

the raw materials is called as Inverted Duty Structure. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 198. Which of the following are the services provided by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL)? 1. Supplying currency/bank notes and coins to RBI. 2. Supplying of non-judicial stamp papers to various state

governments. 3. Providing passports, visa stickers and other travel

documents to the Ministry of External Affairs. 4. Printing postal stationery and stamps for postal

department. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b)1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (d)1, 2, 3 and 4 199. Consider the following statements: 1. BIS hallmark is issued for gold and silver jewellry. 2. AGMARK is issued by Bureau of India Standards for

agricultural products. 3. ISI mark is issued by Directorate of Marketing and

Inspection of the Government of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 200.Which of the following statements is/are correct about the ‘Price Stabilization Fund’ of the Government of India? 1. It has been set up by the Government of India in the year

2014-15. 2. It is established to help regulate the price volatility of

important agri-horticultural commodities. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)1 and 2 (b)2 and 3 (b) 1 only (d)1, 2 and 3 201.Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED)’: 1. The objective of TRIFED is socio-economic

development of tribal people by undertaking marketing development of the tribal products.

2. It is a national level apex organization functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

3. It serves the interest of tribal people by ensuring better remunerative price for their minor forest produce.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 202. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘e-PashuHaat portal’: 1. It is launched under the National Mission on Bovine

Productivity. 2. This portal helps farmers to be aware about breed wise

information on indigenous breeds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 203. The ‘State Investment Potential Index’ has been launched by (a) National Council of Applied Economic Research (b) National Development Council (c) NITI Aayog (d) National Council of Agriculture Research 204. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index (SEEPI)’: 1. It is released jointly by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency

(BEE) and NITI Aayog. 2. Kerala topped the list based upon its efforts towards

energy efficiency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (b) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 205. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently India’s biggest mobile manufacturing plant has

been inaugurated in Bhubaneswar. 2. India’s biggest mobile manufacturing been established in

partnership with Thailand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 206. Which of the statements is/are correct regarding the ‘National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)’: 1. It is a quasi-judicial commission. 2. It was set up under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. 3. The commission is headed by a sitting or retired judge of

the Supreme Court of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)1 and 2 (b)3 only (b) 2 and 3 (d)1, 2 and 3 207. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Debt Recovery Tribunal’: 1. It is created for financial recovery of bad debts which are

due to bank and financial institutions. 2. A case can be filed before the DRT where the amount to

be recovered is from the borrower is more than Rs 10 lakhs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (b) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 208.Which of the following is/are the objectives of ‘Operation Greens’? 1. To contain the annual price distress of tomatoes, onions

and potatoes in regions with high production.

2. To increase the income of the farmers as in line with an ambition of doubling the farmer’s income by 2022.

3. To reduce the role of farmer producers’ organisations as intermediate between farmers and the government.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)2 and 3 (b)2 only (b) 1 and 2 (d)1, 2 and 3 209.Consider the following statements regarding ‘Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund’? 1. This fund would be created with Small-Farmers’ Agri

Business Consortium(SFAC). 2. The fund will be utilized for development and

upgradation of agricultural marketing infrastructure in Gramin Agricultural Markets and Regulated Wholesale Markets.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (b) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 210. Consider the following statements regarding the WIPO Copyright Treaty: 1. The treaty extends coverage of copyright to the internet

and digital environment. 2. Recently, Indian government has approved the proposal

regarding accession to the WIPO Copyright. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 211. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the ‘Twenty Point Programme (TPP)’ of the Government of India? 1. It was first initiated in the year 1975 and has been

restructured many times since then. 2. The programme aims to increase the farmers income by

various means, especially through technological intervention.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b)2 only (b) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 212.’Witholding Tax’ sometimes seen in the news, refers to 1. an amount that an employer withholds from employees'

wages and pays directly to the government. 2. a tax imposed on securities while selling it back to the

owners of the company. 3. a tax levied on income from securities owned by a non-

resident. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b)1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d)1, 2 and 3 213.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF). In this context, consider the following statements: 1. It will focus on building an efficient milk procurement

system. 2. It will be implemented by National Dairy Development

Board (NDDB) and National Dairy Development Cooperation (NCDC) directly.

3. The major contribution to this fund will be made by Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)2 only (b)1 and 2 (c)2 and 3 (d)1, 2 and 3

214. ‘Active Ingredients’, the term sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following sector? (a) Solar panels (b) Genetically modified crops (c) Pharmaceutical (d) Bio fertilizers 215. With respect to Sovereign Blue Bond, consider the following statements: 1. Blue Bond is a financial instrument designed to support

sustainable marine and fisheries projects. 2. Mauritius has become the world’s first country to issue

sovereign blue bond. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 216. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Indian Health Fund’: 1. It is an initiative led by Tata Trusts, in collaboration with

The Global Fund. 2. It focuses on accelerating the additional resources to end

the epidemics of Dengue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 217. The objective of Mission Sahakar-22 is to (a) minimize the transmission losses of DISCOMs (b) double the farmers’ income (c) achieve the target of Solar energy in timely manner (d) provide a ensured healthcare service to all the citizens of India 218.Which of the following Committees have recommended a three-tier banking structure with 3 large banks with international presence at the top, 8 to 10 national banks at Tier 2 and a large number of regional and local banks at the bottom? (a) Narasimham Committee (b) PJ Nayak Committee (c) RgahuramRajan Committee (d) Vijay Kelkar Committee 219.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently initiated steps to set up a digital Public Credit Registry (PCR). With reference to this identify which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) It is being set up based on the recommendations of Y.M.

Deosthalee committee. (b) It is a database of credit information which is accessible

by all the stakeholders. (c) It will be managed by a public authority as RBI and the

lenders will have to mandatorily report the loan details. (d) All of the above 220. Consider the following statements about the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI): 1. It is an initiative of SEBI under provisions of the

Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007. 2. It is the umbrella organization for all retail payments and

settlement systems in the country. 3. NPCI also manages the UPI platform & links all the

ATMs in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b)2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d)1 ,2 and 3

221. Recently, second tranche of Bharat 22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) was launched by the government. With reference to this identify, which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ETF? 1. An ETF is a marketable security that tracks a stock index,

a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets. 2. Its trading value is based on the net asset value of the

underlying stocks that it represents. 3. ETF shareholders are not entitled to a proportion of the

profits do not get a residual value in case the fund is liquidated.

4. ETFs are similar to the Mutual Funds as the transaction are done only by the fund manager.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b)1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (d)1, 2, 3 and 4 222. RBI can control foreign exchange rate by which of the following ways? 1. By buying and selling bonds 2. By varying domestic interest rate 3. By currency swap agreements with other countries Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b)1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (d)1, 2 and 3 223. Which of the following statements is/are Incorrect regarding Export-Credit Guarantee Corporation? 1. The ECGC Limited is a company wholly owned by the

Government of India. 2. It provides export credit insurance support to Indian

exporters and is controlled by the Ministry of Commerce. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 224. Track I, a term sometimes seen in news, is associated with which of the following? (a) International monetary fund (b) Defence procurement (c) Bullet train project (d) External commercial borrowings 225. With reference to Logix India 2019, consider the following statements: 1. It is aimed at exploring logistics partnerships with India

and will improve logistics cost effectiveness and operational efficiencies for India’s global trade.

2. It will be organized by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 226. With reference to National Mission on Government e Marketplace (GeM), consider the following statements: 1. National Mission on Government e Marketplace (GeM)

has been launched by the Ministry of Finance. 2. GeM is a platform that provides online, end to end

procurement of commonly used goods and services for all Central and State Government Departments, Public Sector Units and affiliated bodies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2

227. Which of the following actions can be taken by India Post Payment Bank? 1. Payments and remittance services 2. Lend loans to customers 3. ATM cards & net banking 4. Issue debit cards Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 4 (b)1, 3 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d)1, 2 and 3 228. With reference to Financial Inclusion Index, consider the following statements: 1. It has been launched by RBI in consultation with

National Payment Corporation of India. 2. The index will be a measure of access and usage of

various financial products and services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 229. Recently, the Union Ministry of Labour has urged states to issue orders permitting fixed-term employment (FTE) across all industries. With reference to this, identify which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. FTE is a contract in which a company hires an employee

for a temporary job for a specific period with fixed a payment.

2. An employee under FTE remain on payroll of the company and the contract cannot be terminated on any grounds.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 230. With reference to Coffee Board of India, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee Board of India was established in 1942 and it is

headquartered in Bangalore. 2. The organization is managed by the Ministry of

Agriculture to promote coffee production in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 231. The recently launched NABH NIRMAN initiative of the Government of India is related to which of the following? (a) Development of Next Generation Airports. (b) A global platform where top exporters from Food and

Beverage Industry of India will be participating and buyers from across the world have been invited.

(c) To promote the development and export of software and software services including IT enabled services.

(d) None of the above 232. With respect to Market Yards of National Importance, consider the following statements: 1. Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Act 2017

proposed establishment of Market Yards of National Importance (MNI).

2. MNI has been created in each state to promote inter-state trade.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 233. With respect to the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, consider the following statements: 1. It eliminates the categorization of bio fuels.

2. It expands the scope of raw material for ethanol production by allowing the use of different sugar containing materials.

3. It proposes viability gap funding scheme for Bio refineries in addition to additional tax incentives and higher purchase price.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 234.Conside the following: 1. Gasoline 2. Jet fuel 3. Diesel Which of the following is/are examples of ‘drop-in-fuel’? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 235. With reference to National Mineral Policy, 2019, consider the following statements: 1. It encourages dedicated mineral corridors to facilitate the

transportation of minerals. 2. It focuses on use of coastal waterways and inland

shipping for evacuation and transportation of minerals. 3. It introduces the concept of inter-generational equity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 236. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘National Rural Economic Transformation Project’ (NRETP)? 1. It is a UNDP assisted project. 2. The key focus of the project is to promote women-owned

and women-led farm and non-farm enterprises across value chains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 237. Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) Scheme is mainly focused on (a) Agriculture sector (b) MSME sector (c) Aviation sector (d) Defence sector

238.Consider the following statements regarding Gramin Agriculture Markets (GrAMs):

1. Under this scheme, new rural haats will be created in the villages having more than the population of 500.

2. Creation of GrAMs is being done on the recommendation of Ashok Dalwai Committee on Doublig Farmer’s Income.

3. GrAMs would be outside the ambit of Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 239.Which of the following can be considered as the benefits of the idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI)? 1. Flexibility in labour market 2. Efficiency in distribution of wealth 3. Improve administrative efficiency Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

240. The call money market is an important segment of the money market where overnight (one day) loans can be availed by banks to meet liquidity. With reference to this, identify who among the following can participate in the call money market? 1. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) 2. Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) 3. Land Development Banks 4. Co-operative banks 5. Payment Banks Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 4 and 5 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 241. As per the guidelines given by RBI regarding Marginal Cost of funds based Lending Rate(MCLR) in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a tenor linked internal benchmark to be reset on

annual basis. 2. Existing borrowers have the option to move to it. 3. Actual lending rates will be fixed by adding a spread to

the MCLR. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 242. Which of the following are considered as the advantages of devaluation of a currency? 1. Devaluation boosts exports 2. Devaluation causes shrink in trade deficits 3. Devaluation helps to ease off the sovereign debt burdens Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 243. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Interest subvention scheme ? 1. The scheme aims at providing short term credit to

farmers at subsidised interest rate. 2. The Interest Subvention Scheme is being implemented by

NABARD and RBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Neither 1 nor 2 244. The principal business of the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) does not include which of the following business activities? 1. Agriculture activity 2. Industrial activity 3. Construction of immovable property 4. Purchase and Sale of Securities Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 4 (b) 3 and 4 (c)4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 245. Which of the following statements about Insider Trading is/are correct? 1. It is the buying or selling of a security by someone who

has access to material non-public information about the security.

2. It is illegal in India as disclosures are often price sensitive. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 246. Recently, RBI proposed to allow fintech start-ups to test regulatory sandbox. With reference to this, identify which of

the following statements is/are correct about the Regulatory Sandbox (RS)? 1. It is a regulatory service provided by a group of

companies on the transactions involving multiple parties and branches.

2. It enables more dynamic, evidence-based regulatory environments which learn from, and evolve with, emerging technologies.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 247. Consider the following statements about Ways and Means Advances (WMA)? 1. These are long term loan facilities that are extended to the

Government by RBI. 2. The Reserve Bank of India can set the limits for Ways and

Means Advances. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 248. Recently World Bank released its ‘Migration and Development Brief’. As per the report, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. China outnumbered India and become the world’s top

recipient of remittances in 2018. 2. Overall remittances to the South Asia in 2018 increased

compared to the 2017. 3. Pakistan’s largest remittance source is Saudi Arabia. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 249. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India announced that it will shortly issue new 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. With reference to above statements, identify which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The new 20 Rs note will host motif of "Rani kiVav"

(Queen's stepwell) on the reverse side. 2. The base colour of the note is greenish yellow. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 250. Which of the following International Organizations recently launched a quasi-cryptocurrency called as ‘Learning Coin’ with an aim to better understand the blockchain technology and the function of crypto assets? 1. World Bank 2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) 3. World Economic Forum (WEF) Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 251. Recently, the 15th Finance Commission held a high level roundtable on ‘Fiscal Relations across levels of government’.The roundtable was organised in partnership with which of the following International Organizations? 1. World bank 2. Asian Development Bank (ADB) 3. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and

Development (OECD) 4. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 252. Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)’? 1. It is an agreement between a taxpayer and the tax

authority determining the Transfer Pricing methodology for pricing the tax payer’s international transactions for future years.

2. India has not yet entered into an APA with any country. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 253. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘IPrism’? 1. It was launched by the Cell for IPR Promotion and

Management (CIPAM) in collaboration with ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON India

2. It is a forum to provide ample opportunities for business networking with visionary entrepreneurs and industry experts to discuss the best IPR related standards around the World.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 254. Consider the following statements about the ‘National Manufacturing Policy,2011’: 1. The policy was launched with an objective of enhancing

the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25 per cent and creating 100 million jobs within a decade or so.

2. The policy paved the way for the creation of Special Economic zones(SEZ).

3. The policy is based on the principle of industrial growth in partnership with the states.

Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 255.The objective of NABARD is to provide and regulate credit to which of the following? 1. Farmers 2. Small Scale Industries 3. Cottage and village industries Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 256.Water use efficiency is found highest in which of the following techniques of irrigation? (a) Flood irrigation (b) Furrow irrigation (c) Drip Irrigation (d) Canal irrigation 257.Which of the following agencies releases DRIP (Drip Irrigation Impact Parameter) Index? (a) Indian Meteorological Department (b) World Meteorological Organisation (c) Skymet Weather (d) Crisil 258. Which of the following is the first state to end the monopoly of Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) and allow trade in farm commodities including livestock outside the wholesale markets (mandis)? (a) Maharashtra (b) Gujarat (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Bihar 259.Fiscal activism may result in which of the following? 1. Increase in repo rate by RBI

2. High inflation in the economy 3. Currency appreciation 4. Development of bond market in India Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 260.With respect to Model Agriculture Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2018, consider the following statements: 1. The Act provides regulatory structure in contract farming. 2. The Act provides to keep contract farming outside the

ambit of APMC Act. 3. The Act provides creation of Contract Farming

Facilitation Group (CFFG) at mandi level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 261.Which of the following is/are the elements of the Agriculture Export Policy 2018? 1. Reforms in APMC Act 2. Removing technical barriers of trade 3. Involvement of state government in agriculture export 4. Promoting only Indigenous breeds Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 262.Consider the following statements: 1. BIS hallmark is issued for gold and silver jewellry. 2. AGMARK is issued by Bureau of India Standards for

agricultural products. 3. ISI mark is issued by Directorate of Marketing and

Inspection of the Government of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 263.Consider the followings statements: 1. Sugarcane pricing in India is governed by provisions of

Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966 issued under Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955.

2. Fair and Remunerative Price is announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 264.Mukhyamantri Krishi Aashirwad Yojana, an income support scheme, is related to which of the following states? (a) Rajasthan (b) Jharkhand (c) Bihar (d) Uttar Pradesh 265.Price Support Scheme, a component of ‘Pradhan Mantri AnnadataAaySanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) covers which of the following crops? 1. Pulses 2. Horticulture 3. Oil seeds 4. Copra Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4 266.Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Council of Agricultral Research: 1. It is an autonomous organisation under the Department

of Agriculture Research and Education.

2. It is the apex body for coordinating, guiding & managing research and education in agriculture and allied domains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 267.Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Agricultural Higher Education Project? 1. It aims to attract talent and strengthen higher agricultural

education in the country. 2. It is being funded by the world bank and the Indian

Government on a 50:50 basis. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 268.Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan was launched by Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare for which of the following purposes? 1. To aid and advice farmers to improve their farming

techniques and raise their income. 2. To attract talent and strengthen higher agricultural

education in the country. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 269. Consider the following statements: 1. National Dairy Development Board is an institution of

national importance. 2. National Cooperative Development Corporation is a

statutory corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 270. Consider the following statements: 1. India is the largest fresh water fish producer in the world. 2. The proportional of inland water fisheries is bigger than

the marine fisheries in total fish production in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 271.Which of the following will be the Nodal Loaning Entities (NLE) under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FAIDF)? 1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

(NABARD) 2. National Cooperatives Development Corporation

(NCDC) 3. All scheduled Banks Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 272.The concept of Blue Economy encompasses which of the following activities? 1. Fishing 2. Mineral exploitation in ocean 3. Marine renewable energy 4. Shipping and port infrastructure Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 273.With respect to Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme, which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. Under this scheme, a fixed amount of subsidy decided on

annual basis is provided to Individual farmers. 2. The scheme allows manufacturers to fix Minimum Retail

Price (MRP) of Phosphatic and Potassic (P & K) fertilizers.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 274. Consider the following statements with respect to 10th Agricultural Census 2015-16: 1. Share of larger land holdings in total cultivated area is

declining while share of smaller holdings is rising. 2. A declining trend has been observed in female share in

land holding in 2015-16 compared to 2011-12. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 275.Consider the following pairs: 1. Global Financial

Development Report : World Bank

2. Global Manufacturing Index

: International Monetary Fund

3. World Employment and Social Outlook

: International Labour Organisation

4. World Economic Outlook

: World Economic Forum

Which of the pairs given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 276.Which of the following indices is/are published by World Economic Forum? 1. World Investment Report 2. World Economic Freedom Index 3. International Intellectual Property Index 4. Network Readiness Index Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 only (c) 4 only (d) None of the above 277.Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) is released by which of the following? (a) World Bank (b) Niti Aayog (c) International Monetary Fund (d) Asian Development Bank 278.Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks fourth in the world in wind energy capacity. 2. India ranks fifth in solar energy capacity installed in the

world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 279.conside the following statements regarding Human Capital Index: 1. It seeks to measure the amount of human capital that a

child born today can expect to attain by age 18. 2. It is released by World Economic Forum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 280. Which of the following is/are the parameters of Human Capital Index? 1. Under-6 mortality rates 2. Expected years of quality adjusted school 3. Health Environment Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 281.Which of the following correctly describe(s) the difference between Human Capital Index (HCI) and Human Development Index (HDI)? 1. Human Development Index is released by UNDP

whereas Human Capital Index is released by World Economic Forum.

2. HDI excludes per capita income whereas the HCI uses it. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 282. Consider the following statements regarding Global Competitiveness Index 2018: 1. This index is released by World Economic Forum. 2. India slipped five spots in Global Competitiveness Index

2018 as compared to 2017. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 283.Consider the following statements regarding Purchasing Manager’s Index? 1. PMI or a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an

indicator of business activity — both in the manufacturing and services sectors.

2. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in business activity while one below 50 denotes a contraction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 284.With respect to All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey, consider the following statements: 1. The survey has been released by Reserve Bank of India. 2. More than half the agricultural households in the country

have outstanding debt. 3. The biggest reason for taking loans among agricultural

households is capital expenditure for agricultural purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 285. consider the following statements regarding Ease of Living Index: 1. The index is released by the Ministry of Housing and

Urban Affairs. 2. The index measures ease of living in smart cities only. 3. As per the index, top three cities are from South India. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3 286. With respect to Global Innovation Index (GII), consider the following statements:

1. GII is jointly released by Cornell University, INSEAD and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

2. India has been consistently falling the GII ranking for the past two years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 287. With respect to India wage labour (1994-2012) released by International Labour Organisation, which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) The average daily wage has shown more than 90%

increase during the period between 1994 and 2012. (b) The rate at which wage has grown has increased during

the period between 1994 and 2012. (c) The difference between daily wages of men and women is

lowest in India. (d) In 2011-12, an average urban worker earned more than

twice of a rural worker. 288. The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal trade has recently launched the Industrial Information System. With respect to this, consider the following statements: 1. Industrial Information System (IIS) is a GIS-enabled

database of industrial areas and clusters across the country.

2. It aims to optimize resource utilization and enhance the efficiency of the manufacturing sector.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 289.With respect to Inclusive Wealth Index, consider the following statements: 1. It has been released by the UN Environment and

partners. 2. It measures the sustainability of economy and wellbeing

of their people. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 290. Which of the following financial products and services are considered while measuring Financial Inclusion Index released by Department of Financial Services in the Ministry of Finance? 1. Saving 2. Remittances 3. Credit 4. Insurance 5. Pensions Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 4 and 5 (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 291. Financial Stability Report is released by which of the following agencies? (a) World Bank (b) Asian Development Bank (c) Centre for Public Finance (d) Reserve Bank of India

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