Vimarsha IAS

Q5. With reference to the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), consider the following statements: 1. It was recommended by the Ministry of Finance's High-Level Inter-Ministerial Committee in 2017. 2. India's Reserve Bank rejected the concept of a central bank digital currency. 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

Q6. Consider the following statements in relation to the ‘Gross Environment Product' (GEP): 1. The GEP is the value of the ecosystem's products and services for human well-being and long-term economic and social development. 2. Green Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is one of the components of GEP (Green GDP). 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

Q4. Consider the following statements in relation to the Rudreswara Temple in Palampet: 1. It has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. 2. The Rudreswara temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya Empire by RecharlaRudra. 3. Granite is commonly used in building the temple. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. All of the above

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustards (GIBs). 1. Among the bustard species found in India, GIBs are the largest. 2. GIBs are regarded as the flagship grassland bird species and thus as barometers of grassland ecosystem health. 3. Gujarat has the highest concentration of GIBs in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1, 3 c) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3

Q2. Consider the following statements on Population and Development Partners (PPD). 1. It is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes south-south collaboration in the fields of population and development. 2. It emphasises the importance of establishing systems to encourage development through the exchange of reproductive health (RH) and family planning experiences (FP). Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q1. Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution restricts free speech in which of the following situations? 1. India's sovereignty and integrity are at stake. 2. To maintain friendly relations with foreign countries. 3.Keeping an offender from being incited to commit an offence. Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding Operation Olivia. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change is in charge of Operation Olivia. During November and December, Olive Ridley turtles cluster along the Odisha coast for breeding and nesting. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Repco Bank. The Union Finance Ministry controls Repco Bank, a multi-state cooperative finance and development bank. The central government established it for the rehabilitation of repatriates from Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is now only available in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 2 only

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZs): SEZs are exempt from income tax and the Minimum Alternate Tax. SEZs were formed in India in 2000 as part of the country's Foreign Trade Policy. Gujarat became Asia's first Export Processing Zone (EPZ). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A 1 and 2 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Regarding Secrecy of Vote, consider the following statements: It is a part of the freedom of expression. It is an essential component of a free and fair election. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions it as well. Which of the statements given above are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3