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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct ?
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- Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited.
- They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services.
- They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The TRIMs Agreement prohibits certain measures that violate the national treatment and quantitative restrictions requirements of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
- In other words, it prohibits the use of TRIMs that are inconsistent with:
- ∗ Article III of GATT 1994 (National Treatment), or
- ∗ Article XI of GATT 1994 (General Elimination of Quantitative Restrictions)
- See https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/19_02_07_trims_agreement_for_accession_seminar.pdf
- S2: The coverage of the Agreement is defined in Article 1 of TRIMS, which states that the Agreement applies to investment measures related to trade in goods only. Thus, the TRIMs Agreement does not apply to services.
- S3: The Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) are rules that are applicable to the domestic regulations a country applies to foreign investors, often as part of an industrial policy. TRIMs are rules that restrict preference of domestic firms and thereby enable international firms to operate more easily within foreign markets. They don’t regulate foreign investment as such, which is governed by FEMA and DIPP guidelines/regulations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/wto-outlawing-indias-tech-tariffs/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The TRIMs Agreement prohibits certain measures that violate the national treatment and quantitative restrictions requirements of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
- In other words, it prohibits the use of TRIMs that are inconsistent with:
- ∗ Article III of GATT 1994 (National Treatment), or
- ∗ Article XI of GATT 1994 (General Elimination of Quantitative Restrictions)
- See https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/19_02_07_trims_agreement_for_accession_seminar.pdf
- S2: The coverage of the Agreement is defined in Article 1 of TRIMS, which states that the Agreement applies to investment measures related to trade in goods only. Thus, the TRIMs Agreement does not apply to services.
- S3: The Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) are rules that are applicable to the domestic regulations a country applies to foreign investors, often as part of an industrial policy. TRIMs are rules that restrict preference of domestic firms and thereby enable international firms to operate more easily within foreign markets. They don’t regulate foreign investment as such, which is governed by FEMA and DIPP guidelines/regulations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/wto-outlawing-indias-tech-tariffs/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsEuropean Free Trade Association (EFTA), a regional trade organization and free trade area consisting of
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- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
- Norway
- Sweden
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- European Free Trade Association (est. 1960; HQ: Geneva) is an intergovernmental organization founded by four European countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland as an alternative to the EU.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- European Free Trade Association (est. 1960; HQ: Geneva) is an intergovernmental organization founded by four European countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland as an alternative to the EU.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- The relocation of Cheetahs from Namibia to India was the first in the world where a large carnivore was relocated from one continent to another.
- The conservation of the cheetah will revive grassland-forests and its biome and habitat.
- Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, which was previously assessed for the translocation of the Asiatic Lion, is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- This is the first time in the world that a large carnivore was relocated from one continent to another.
- The conservation of the cheetah will revive grassland-forests and its biome and habitat, much like Project Tiger has done for forests and all the species found in these forests. Project Tiger has also resulted in the conservation of 250 water bodies found in India’s 52 Tiger Reserves. The Cheetah Project is likely to have a similar impact.
- Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Rajasthan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/wildlife-translocation-programmes/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- This is the first time in the world that a large carnivore was relocated from one continent to another.
- The conservation of the cheetah will revive grassland-forests and its biome and habitat, much like Project Tiger has done for forests and all the species found in these forests. Project Tiger has also resulted in the conservation of 250 water bodies found in India’s 52 Tiger Reserves. The Cheetah Project is likely to have a similar impact.
- Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Rajasthan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/wildlife-translocation-programmes/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- The Asiatic cheetah was declared extinct in India and is a critically endangered species surviving only in Iraq.
- Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in Chhattisgarh.
- Kuno National Park is the planned location in India for the reintroduction of African cheetahs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- India and Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reintroduce the African cheetah in India. The agreement will prepare the ground for the relocation of the first batch of cheetahs from Namibia to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park.
- The Asiatic cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952 and is a critically endangered species surviving only in Iran. In 1947, there were confirmed records of the cheetah’s presence in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/wildlife-translocation-programmes/
- Campbell Bay National park is situated in
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- India and Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reintroduce the African cheetah in India. The agreement will prepare the ground for the relocation of the first batch of cheetahs from Namibia to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park.
- The Asiatic cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952 and is a critically endangered species surviving only in Iran. In 1947, there were confirmed records of the cheetah’s presence in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/wildlife-translocation-programmes/
- Campbell Bay National park is situated in
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCampbell Bay National park is situated in
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Campbell Bay National Park is a national park in India, located on the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean some 190 km to the north of Sumatra.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/great-nicobar-island-gni-project/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Campbell Bay National Park is a national park in India, located on the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean some 190 km to the north of Sumatra.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/great-nicobar-island-gni-project/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Unless Parliament by law provides otherwise, all proceedings before the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be conducted in English.
- The President of India authorizes the use of Hindi/the official language of the state, in addition to English, for the purpose of any judgment, decree or order passed by the High Court of that state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- About the Languages to be Used in Courts in India
Courts Article 348(1)(a) Unless Parliament by law provides otherwise, all proceedings before the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be conducted in English. Article 348(2) The Governor of a state may, with the previous consent of the President, authorise the use of Hindi or any other language used for any official purpose, in proceedings in the High Court except for any final judgement, decree or order (which has to be in English) E.g., the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have already authorised the use of Hindi
Official Languages Act 1963 It empowers the Governor of a state to, with the previous consent of the President, authorise the use of Hindi/the official language of the state, in addition to English, for the purpose of any judgement, decree or order passed by the High Court of that state. However, the judgement should follow an English translation. Subordinate Courts (District Courts, etc.) Regional language determined by the state government Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/use-of-regional-language-in-courts/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- About the Languages to be Used in Courts in India
Courts Article 348(1)(a) Unless Parliament by law provides otherwise, all proceedings before the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be conducted in English. Article 348(2) The Governor of a state may, with the previous consent of the President, authorise the use of Hindi or any other language used for any official purpose, in proceedings in the High Court except for any final judgement, decree or order (which has to be in English) E.g., the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have already authorised the use of Hindi
Official Languages Act 1963 It empowers the Governor of a state to, with the previous consent of the President, authorise the use of Hindi/the official language of the state, in addition to English, for the purpose of any judgement, decree or order passed by the High Court of that state. However, the judgement should follow an English translation. Subordinate Courts (District Courts, etc.) Regional language determined by the state government Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/use-of-regional-language-in-courts/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Twenty Point Programme’ was in news recently, is primarily associated with:
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Twenty Point Programme (TPP) (initially launched in 1975, and restructured in 1982, 1986, and 2006) is a package of government programs, with the aim of improving the quality of life in rural areas. The program includes a range of schemes related to poverty alleviation, employment generation, education, health, housing, and environmental protection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/twenty-point-programme/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Twenty Point Programme (TPP) (initially launched in 1975, and restructured in 1982, 1986, and 2006) is a package of government programs, with the aim of improving the quality of life in rural areas. The program includes a range of schemes related to poverty alleviation, employment generation, education, health, housing, and environmental protection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/twenty-point-programme/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCantonment Board is an authority under the
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Information Definition A proclaimed area under the Cantonments Act, 2006, governed and controlled by the central government of India to provide municipal services for civilians living in the area. Categories Cantonment Boards are categorized into four categories based on population: Category I (>50,000), Category II (10,000-50,000), Category III (2,500-10,000), and Category IV (<2,500). Authority Cantonment Board is an authority under the Ministry of Defence. Composition Consists of eight members: three ex-officio members, three nominated military members (garrison engineer, station commander, and senior executive medical officer), and one representative of the district magistrate. Services Provided Sanitation, primary education, street lighting, water supply, maintenance of roads, bridges, and public hospitals. Cantonments vs Military station Cantonments are civilian areas that are under the control of the military, and they usually have a civilian population living in them as well. Military stations, on the other hand, are purely military areas where only military personnel and their families reside. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/cantonments/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Information Definition A proclaimed area under the Cantonments Act, 2006, governed and controlled by the central government of India to provide municipal services for civilians living in the area. Categories Cantonment Boards are categorized into four categories based on population: Category I (>50,000), Category II (10,000-50,000), Category III (2,500-10,000), and Category IV (<2,500). Authority Cantonment Board is an authority under the Ministry of Defence. Composition Consists of eight members: three ex-officio members, three nominated military members (garrison engineer, station commander, and senior executive medical officer), and one representative of the district magistrate. Services Provided Sanitation, primary education, street lighting, water supply, maintenance of roads, bridges, and public hospitals. Cantonments vs Military station Cantonments are civilian areas that are under the control of the military, and they usually have a civilian population living in them as well. Military stations, on the other hand, are purely military areas where only military personnel and their families reside. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/cantonments/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsIn India, the use of emamectin, benzoate, fenpyroximate, hexaconazole, propiconazole and quinalphos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put in place a maximum residue limit (MRL) for five pesticides used in tea plantations.
- These pesticides are emamectin, benzoate, fenpyroximate, hexaconazole, propiconazole and quinalphos.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/pesticides-in-tea/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put in place a maximum residue limit (MRL) for five pesticides used in tea plantations.
- These pesticides are emamectin, benzoate, fenpyroximate, hexaconazole, propiconazole and quinalphos.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/03/pesticides-in-tea/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.
- Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.
- One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1:The Asiatic lion’s range is restricted to the Gir National Park and environs in the Indian state of Gujarat.
- S2:The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) is a large, even-toed ungulate native to the steppes of Central Asia.
- S3:The one-horned rhinoceros is native to the Indian subcontinent (not only India). The Indian rhinoceros once ranged throughout the entire stretch of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, but excessive hunting and agricultural development reduced their range drastically to 11 sites in northern India and southern Nepal.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1:The Asiatic lion’s range is restricted to the Gir National Park and environs in the Indian state of Gujarat.
- S2:The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) is a large, even-toed ungulate native to the steppes of Central Asia.
- S3:The one-horned rhinoceros is native to the Indian subcontinent (not only India). The Indian rhinoceros once ranged throughout the entire stretch of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, but excessive hunting and agricultural development reduced their range drastically to 11 sites in northern India and southern Nepal.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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