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    International Relations
    2016
    medium

    The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as

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    Economy
    2016
    hard

    Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. 2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme. 3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Economy
    2016
    medium

    'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the

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    Geography
    2016
    hard

    In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? 1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3. Krishna-Godavari Basin Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Economy
    2016
    medium

    Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at

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    International Relations
    2016
    medium

    'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

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    Economy
    2016
    hard

    What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy 2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector 3. To reduce India's dependence on gold imports Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    International Relations
    2016
    medium

    Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?

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    Indian History
    2016
    hard

    Consider the following: 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?

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    Environment
    2016
    medium

    'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to

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    International Relations
    2016
    medium

    Consider the following statements: 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Economy
    2016
    medium

    With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. 2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address. 3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Indian History
    2016
    hard

    What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Indian History
    2016
    medium

    The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

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    Social Issues
    2016
    medium

    'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

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    Economy
    2016
    hard

    What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Economy
    2016
    hard

    Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in

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    Economy
    2016
    medium

    The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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    Science & Technology
    2016
    medium

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect 1. bacteria 2. fungi 3. plants Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Indian History
    2016
    medium

    Satya Shodhak Samaj organized

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