Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:
It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.
It appears as a liability on the RBI’s balance sheet.
It is insured against inflation by its very design.
It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct answer: D
Statement 1 is correct: The digital rupee (Central Bank Digital Currency - CBDC) is a legal tender issued by the RBI, reflecting its sovereign nature and integration with monetary policy. Statement 2 is correct: Like physical currency, CBDC is a direct liability of the central bank, appearing on the RBI's balance sheet, distinguishing it from commercial…
Question 2 of 5
Consider the following activities:
Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively
Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime
Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters
How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?
Correct answer: C
All three activities are indeed discussed as methods for carbon capture and sequestration. 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands (enhanced rock weathering) accelerates natural geological processes to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. 2. Increasing ocean alkalinity by adding lime (ocean fertilization) enhances the ocean's capacity to absorb atmospheric CO2. 3. Carbon capture and storage…
Question 3 of 5
Consider the following:
Carabid beetles
Centipedes
Flies
Termites
Wasps Parasitoid species are found
how many of the above kind of organisms?
Correct answer: B
A parasitoid is an organism that lives in close association with its host at the host's expense, eventually resulting in the death of the host. Let's evaluate each: 1. Carabid beetles: Some genera of carabid beetles, particularly in their larval stages, are known to be parasitoids. 2. Centipedes: Centipedes are primarily predatory arthropods; they hunt and…
Question 4 of 5
Consider the following statements:
India is a member of the International Grains Council.
A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct answer: A
Statement 1 is correct. India is indeed a member of the International Grains Council (IGC), an intergovernmental organization established in 1949 to promote cooperation in the global grains trade. Statement 2 is incorrect. Membership in the IGC is not a mandatory requirement for a country to engage in the export or import of rice and wheat.…
Question 5 of 5
With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:
This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct answer: B
Statement 2 is correct. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) encourages private sector healthcare providers, particularly specialists like OBGYNs, radiologists, and physicians, to volunteer their services at public health facilities to address shortages. Statement 1 is incorrect. The scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to pregnant women on the 9th day of…
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