1) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) ?
1. It is treaty under auspices of UN.
2. India is party to MTCR.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: None
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- The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an informal and voluntary partnership between 34 countries to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying a 500 kg payload for at least 300 km.
- As of June 2015 India has officially applied for membership of MTCR and is to be considered for membership at the plenary meet in October 2015.
- United States, France and some other nations have publicly announced their support for India's membership in the MTCR.
- At the summit in Rotterdam in October 2015, Italy denied the access of India in the organization.
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2) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Caspian sea?
1. Iran is a bordering country to Caspian sea.
2. Volga river flows into Caspian sea
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
- Caspian sea is bounded to the northeast by Kazakhstan, to the northwest by Russia, to the west by Azerbaijan, to the south by Iran, and to the southeast by Turkmenistan.
- The Caspian Sea lies to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the vast steppe of Central Asia.
- Its northern part, the Caspian Depression, is one of the lowest points on Earth.
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3) Which of the following statements is/are correct about PERDA?
1. PERDA is not the Statutory authority.
2. NPS is mandatory for all Central Government employees with effect from Jan 1 2004.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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- On 18 September 2013, the President, Pranab Mukherjee, gave his assent to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill of 2013.
- It has replaced the old and imperfect IPRDA Bill of 2003.
-PFRDA is authorized by Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services.
- PFRDA promotes old age income security by establishing, developing and regulating pension funds and protects the interests of subscribers to schemes of pension funds and related matters.
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4) Which of the following statements is/are correct about UID/Aadhar?
1. Mentally-unsound and insolvent can get UID/Aadhar.
2. Foreign citizen living in India can also get UID/Aadhar.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
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- UID/Aadhar's main objective is to collect the biometric and demographic data of residents, store them in a centralized database, and issue a 12-digit unique identity number called Aadhaar to each resident.
- It is considered the world's largest national identification number project.
- According to SC order, UIDAI/Aadhaar will not be used for any other purposes except PDS, kerosene and LPG distribution system" and made it clear that even for availing these facilities Aadhaar card will not be mandatory.
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5) Which of the following statements is/are correct about appointment of Chief Justice of India?
1. Article 124 deals with appointment of Chief Justice of India
2. According to NJAC bill,the Commission shall recommend the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court for appointment as Chief Justice of India.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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- Article 124 of the Constitution of India provides for the manner of appointing judges to the Supreme Court. Though no specific provision exists in the Constitution for appointing the Chief Justice, who, as a result, is appointed like the other judges.
- Conventionally, the outgoing CJI recommends the name of the senior-most judge (i.e. by date of appointment to the Supreme Court) for appointment by the President, as his successor.
- However, this convention has been breached on a number of occasions, most notably during the premiership of Indira Gandhi, who appointed A.N. Ray superseding three judges senior to him allegedly because he supported Gandhi's government, during the Emergency.
- Chief Justice of India H.L. Dattu has recommended Justice Tirath Singh Thakur as his successor. Justice Thakur is the senior-most judge in the court after the Chief Justice Dattu, who retires on December 2.
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6) Kamakhya Temple is a famous temple in state of
a. Odisha
b. Assam
c. Tripura
d. West Bengal
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ANSWER: Assam
Explanation:
- Kamakhya Temple is situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India.
- It is the main temple in a complex of individual temples dedicated to the ten Mahavidyas.
- In July 2015, the Supreme Court of India transferred the administration of the Temple from the Kamakhya Debutter Board to the Bordewri Samaj.
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