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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
- They are infections that are common among marginalised communities in the developing regions of Africa and Asia.
- They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa and parasitic worms.
- HIV-AIDS, malaria and Tuberculosis are some of the prominent Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
What are Neglected Tropical Diseases?
- They are infections that are most common among marginalised communities in the developing regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas.
- Caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms.
- They generally receive less funding for research and treatment than malaises like tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS and malaria.
- Some examples include snakebite envenomation, scabies, yaws, trachoma, Leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
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Solution: b)
What are Neglected Tropical Diseases?
- They are infections that are most common among marginalised communities in the developing regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas.
- Caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms.
- They generally receive less funding for research and treatment than malaises like tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS and malaria.
- Some examples include snakebite envenomation, scabies, yaws, trachoma, Leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe GST Council has the power to make recommendations on which of the following matters?
- A model GST law
- The rates at which tax is to be levied
- The goods and services that may be exempted from GST
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The GST Council was given the power to “make recommendations to the Union and States” on several different matters. These include a model GST law, the goods and services that may be subjected to or exempted from GST and the rates at which tax is to be levied.
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Solution: d)
The GST Council was given the power to “make recommendations to the Union and States” on several different matters. These include a model GST law, the goods and services that may be subjected to or exempted from GST and the rates at which tax is to be levied.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme.
- Bonds can be used as collateral for loans.
- The maximum permissible investment limit will be 10 kg of gold for individual.
- Both resident and non-resident Indian entities can invest in Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
- The sovereign gold bond was introduced by the Government in 2015.
- Government introduced these bonds to help reduce India’s over dependence on gold imports.
- It was also aimed at changing the habits of Indians from saving in physical form of gold to a paper form with Sovereign backing.
Key facts:
- Eligibility: The bonds will be restricted for sale to resident Indian entities, including individuals, HUFs, trusts, universities and charitable institutions.
- Denomination and tenor: The bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram. The tenor will be for a period of 8 years with exit option from the 5th year to be exercised on the interest payment dates.
- Minimum and Maximum limit: The minimum permissible investment limit will be 1 gram of gold, while the maximum limit will be 4 kg for individual, 4 kg for Hindu Undivided Family and 20 kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal (April-March) notified by the government from time to time.
- Joint Holder: In case of joint holding, the investment limit of 4 kg will be applied to the first applicant only.
- Collateral: Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is to be set equal to ordinary gold loan mandated by the Reserve Bank from time to time.
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Solution: c)
- The sovereign gold bond was introduced by the Government in 2015.
- Government introduced these bonds to help reduce India’s over dependence on gold imports.
- It was also aimed at changing the habits of Indians from saving in physical form of gold to a paper form with Sovereign backing.
Key facts:
- Eligibility: The bonds will be restricted for sale to resident Indian entities, including individuals, HUFs, trusts, universities and charitable institutions.
- Denomination and tenor: The bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram. The tenor will be for a period of 8 years with exit option from the 5th year to be exercised on the interest payment dates.
- Minimum and Maximum limit: The minimum permissible investment limit will be 1 gram of gold, while the maximum limit will be 4 kg for individual, 4 kg for Hindu Undivided Family and 20 kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal (April-March) notified by the government from time to time.
- Joint Holder: In case of joint holding, the investment limit of 4 kg will be applied to the first applicant only.
- Collateral: Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is to be set equal to ordinary gold loan mandated by the Reserve Bank from time to time.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Green Turtles.
- Green turtles are named because of the greenish color of their shells.
- They are found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Unlike other sea turtles, they do not migrate long distances.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different species. Green turtles are in fact named for the greenish color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells. In the Eastern Pacific, a group of green turtles that have darker shells are called black turtles by the local community. Green turtles are found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters. Like other sea turtles, they migrate long distances between feeding grounds and the beaches from where they hatched.
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Solution: b)
The green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different species. Green turtles are in fact named for the greenish color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells. In the Eastern Pacific, a group of green turtles that have darker shells are called black turtles by the local community. Green turtles are found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters. Like other sea turtles, they migrate long distances between feeding grounds and the beaches from where they hatched.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe pacific Islands can be divided on the basis of physical and human geography into which of the following parts?
- Melanesia
- Micronesia
- Polynesia
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
The islands are divided on the basis of physical and human geography into three distinct parts —Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia.
The islands are very small in land area, and are spread wide across the vast equatorial swathe of the Pacific Ocean.
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Solution: d)
The islands are divided on the basis of physical and human geography into three distinct parts —Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia.
The islands are very small in land area, and are spread wide across the vast equatorial swathe of the Pacific Ocean.
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