With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM- SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:
The entry age group for enrolment in the shceme is 21 to 40 years.
Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.
Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct answer: B
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Under the PM-SYM Yojana, beneficiaries make age-specific contributions, meaning the contribution amount varies based on the entry age. Upon attaining 60 years, each subscriber receives a minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000 per month. Statement 1 is incorrect; the entry age for the scheme is 18 to 40 years, not…
Question 2 of 5
With reference to Money Bill, consider the following statements:
All money bills are financial bills but not all financial bills are money bill.
Joint sitting for passing money bill is presided by the Speaker.
When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct answer: B
Statement 1 is correct: All Money Bills are a specific type of Financial Bill (Category I), but not all Financial Bills qualify as Money Bills. Financial Bills are broader and include provisions beyond those specified in Article 110. Statement 2 is incorrect: Joint sittings of Parliament are not permissible for Money Bills. The Lok Sabha has…
Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:
The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.
Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State.
The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala.
The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct answer: A
Let's analyze each statement regarding the Indian Presidential election: 1. Statement 1: Incorrect. The Electoral College for the President consists only of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories (Delhi and Puducherry). Nominated members are explicitly excluded. 2. Statement 2: Incorrect. The value of…
Question 4 of 5
Consider the following activities:
Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
Monitoring of precipitation
Tracking the migration of animals
In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?
Correct answer: B
Radar technology, which uses electromagnetic waves, has diverse applications. Statement 2 is correct because weather radars (Doppler radars) are commonly used to detect and monitor precipitation, including rain, snow, and hail. Statement 3 is also correct; specialized radars are employed to track the migration patterns of birds, bats, and even insects, providing valuable ecological data. However,…
Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements:
Statement-IThe European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently.
Statement-IIThe European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct answer: C
Statement-I is correct. The European Parliament recently approved the Net-Zero Industry Act, which aims to bolster EU production in technologies essential for decarbonization. This act sets a target for Europe to produce 40% of its annual deployment needs in net-zero technologies by 2030. Statement-II is incorrect. The European Union's long-term strategy is to achieve climate neutrality…
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