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- What is the focus of the development projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh?
a) Urbanization
b) Tribal upliftment
c) Industrialization
d) Agricultural development
Answer: b) Tribal upliftment - Approximately, how much are the development projects worth?
a) Rs 500 crores
b) Rs 7300 crores
c) Rs 10000 crores
d) Rs 1500 crores
Answer: b) Rs 7300 crores - Which of the following sectors are targeted for improvement through the development projects?
a) Healthcare
b) Information technology
c) Water supply, education, road infrastructure, and more
d) Tourism
Answer: c) Water supply, education, road infrastructure, and more - How many women beneficiaries were disbursed monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - What is the purpose of the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) To provide financial aid for housing
b) To promote entrepreneurship among women
c) To provide nutritious food to marginalized communities
d) To offer scholarships for higher education
Answer: c) To provide nutritious food to marginalized communities - How much financial assistance is provided per month to beneficiaries under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Rs 500
b) Rs 1000
c) Rs 1500
d) Rs 2000
Answer: c) Rs 1500 - What is the approximate number of women beneficiaries from specially backward tribes receiving monthly instalments?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - Which state in India is Jhabua located in?
a) Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh - What is the primary aim of the development projects inaugurated in Jhabua?
a) Boosting urbanization
b) Economic empowerment of farmers
c) Uplifting the tribal population
d) Promoting international trade
Answer: c) Uplifting the tribal population - In which region of Madhya Pradesh are the development projects focused?
a) Western
b) Central
c) Northern
d) Eastern
Answer: a) Western - Which scheme aims to ensure the well-being of marginalized communities through monthly financial assistance?
a) Aahar Anudan Yojna
b) Ujjwala Yojana
c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
d) PM-KISAN
Answer: a) Aahar Anudan Yojna - What is the approximate amount disbursed per month per beneficiary under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Rs 500
b) Rs 1000
c) Rs 1500
d) Rs 2000
Answer: c) Rs 1500 - Which of the following is not a sector targeted for improvement through the development projects in Jhabua?
a) Water supply
b) Education
c) Healthcare
d) Agriculture
Answer: c) Healthcare - How many women beneficiaries are estimated to receive monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - What is the total estimated worth of the development projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
a) Rs 500 crores
b) Rs 7300 crores
c) Rs 10000 crores
d) Rs 1500 crores
Answer: b) Rs 7300 crores - Which of the following is not a focus area of the development projects in Jhabua?
a) Water supply
b) Education
c) Industrialization
d) Road infrastructure
Answer: c) Industrialization - How many sectors are mentioned as targets for improvement through the development projects?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: c) Four - What is the primary aim of the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Financial assistance for housing
b) Nutrition for marginalized communities
c) Skill development for youth
d) Healthcare for senior citizens
Answer: b) Nutrition for marginalized communities - Which of the following regions is Jhabua located in?
a) Western India
b) Southern India
c) Eastern India
d) Northern India
Answer: a) Western India - What is the estimated worth of the projects dedicated to uplifting the tribal population in Jhabua?
a) Rs 500 crores
b) Rs 7300 crores
c) Rs 10000 crores
d) Rs 1500 crores
Answer: b) Rs 7300 crores - How many women beneficiaries are targeted to receive monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - What is the focus of the development projects in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh?
a) Industrialization
b) Tribal upliftment
c) Healthcare infrastructure
d) Educational reforms
Answer: b) Tribal upliftment - Under which scheme did Prime Minister Modi disburse monthly instalments to women beneficiaries from specially backward tribes?
a) PM-KISAN
b) Ujjwala Yojana
c) Aahar Anudan Yojna
d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: c) Aahar Anudan Yojna - What is the aim of the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Financial aid for housing
b) Promotion of entrepreneurship
c) Nutrition for marginalized communities
d) Healthcare for the elderly
Answer: c) Nutrition for marginalized communities - How much financial assistance is provided per month under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Rs 500
b) Rs 1000
c) Rs 1500
d) Rs 2000
Answer: c) Rs 1500 - What is the approximate number of women beneficiaries receiving monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - Where are the development projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi located?
a) Jharkhand
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh - What is the primary aim of the projects dedicated to uplifting the tribal population?
a) Economic empowerment
b) Rural electrification
c) Healthcare access
d) Educational development
Answer: a) Economic empowerment - What is the main focus of the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Financial aid for housing
b) Education for girls
c) Nutrition for marginalized communities
d) Healthcare for all
Answer: c) Nutrition for marginalized communities - How many women beneficiaries are estimated to receive monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - In which state were the development projects inaugurated?
a) Gujarat
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh - What is the estimated worth of the development projects?
a) Rs 500 crores
b) Rs 7300 crores
c) Rs 10000 crores
d) Rs 1500 crores
Answer: b) Rs 7300 crores - Which sector is not targeted for improvement through the development projects?
a) Water supply
b) Education
c) Healthcare
d) Agriculture
Answer: c) Healthcare - How many sectors are included in the development projects?
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Answer: b) Four - What is the primary focus of the development projects in Jhabua?
a) Urbanization
b) Industrialization
c) Tribal upliftment
d) Agricultural growth
Answer: c) Tribal upliftment - How many women beneficiaries were disbursed monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - Which scheme aims to provide monthly instalments to women beneficiaries from specially backward tribes?
a) PM-KISAN
b) Ujjwala Yojana
c) Aahar Anudan Yojna
d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: c) Aahar Anudan Yojna - What is the purpose of the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Financial aid for housing
b) Promotion of entrepreneurship
c) Nutrition for marginalized communities
d) Healthcare for the elderly
Answer: c) Nutrition for marginalized communities - How much financial assistance is provided per month under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Rs 500
b) Rs 1000
c) Rs 1500
d) Rs 2000
Answer: c) Rs 1500 - What is the approximate number of women beneficiaries receiving monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - Where are the development projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi located?
a) Jharkhand
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh - What is the primary aim of the projects dedicated to uplifting the tribal population?
a) Economic empowerment
b) Rural electrification
c) Healthcare access
d) Educational development
Answer: a) Economic empowerment - What is the main focus of the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) Financial aid for housing
b) Education for girls
c) Nutrition for marginalized communities
d) Healthcare for all
Answer: c) Nutrition for marginalized communities - How many women beneficiaries are estimated to receive monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - In which state were the development projects inaugurated?
a) Gujarat
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh - What is the estimated worth of the development projects?
a) Rs 500 crores
b) Rs 7300 crores
c) Rs 10000 crores
d) Rs 1500 crores
Answer: b) Rs 7300 crores - Which sector is not targeted for improvement through the development projects?
a) Water supply
b) Education
c) Healthcare
d) Agriculture
Answer: c) Healthcare - How many sectors are included in the development projects?
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Answer: b) Four - What is the primary focus of the development projects in Jhabua?
a) Urbanization
b) Industrialization
c) Tribal upliftment
d) Agricultural growth
Answer: c) Tribal upliftment - How many women beneficiaries were disbursed monthly instalments under the Aahar Anudan Yojna?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 500,000
d) 1,000,000
Answer: b) 200,000 - When is Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate the fourth terminal at Cherlapally, Telangana?
a) End of February
b) First week of March
c) Mid-April
d) Second week of May
Answer: b) First week of March - Who is the Union Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Development of Northeast Region mentioned in the context?
a) Narendra Modi
b) G. Kishan Reddy
c) Amit Shah
d) Rajnath Singh
Answer: b) G. Kishan Reddy - How much is the approximate cost of the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) ₹500 crore
b) ₹600 crore
c) ₹700 crore
d) ₹800 crore
Answer: c) ₹700 crore - What is the aim of the modern station being developed at Secunderabad railway station?
a) To resemble a shopping mall
b) To resemble a hospital
c) To resemble an airport
d) To resemble a theme park
Answer: c) To resemble an airport - Which of the following facilities will be included in the modern station?
a) Shopping arcades
b) Hospital wards
c) Passenger lounges
d) Residential apartments
Answer: c) Passenger lounges - What feature is emphasized in the redevelopment to make the station more accessible?
a) Parking spaces
b) Segregated arrivals and departures
c) Shopping complexes
d) Cinemas
Answer: b) Segregated arrivals and departures - What kind of courts will be available at the modern station?
a) Tennis courts
b) Food courts
c) Basketball courts
d) Coutrooms
Answer: b) Food courts - What is a significant aspect of the facilities for passengers with disabilities at the modern station?
a) Lack of facilities
b) Presence of ramps and elevators
c) Absence of assistance
d) Limited access to platforms
Answer: b) Presence of ramps and elevators - What type of structures are being emphasized in the redevelopment?
a) Historic buildings
b) Eco-friendly structures
c) Temporary tents
d) Industrial warehouses
Answer: b) Eco-friendly structures - Which state is Cherlapally located in?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana - Who highlighted the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Amit Shah
c) G. Kishan Reddy
d) Piyush Goyal
Answer: c) G. Kishan Reddy - What aspect of an airport is the modern station aiming to resemble?
a) Check-in counters
b) Baggage claim areas
c) Security checkpoints
d) Arrivals and departures
Answer: d) Arrivals and departures - What is the estimated cost of the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) ₹600 crore
b) ₹700 crore
c) ₹800 crore
d) ₹900 crore
Answer: b) ₹700 crore - What feature of the modern station is emphasized to make it more accommodating for disabled passengers?
a) Escalators
b) Elevators
c) Ramps
d) Stairs
Answer: c) Ramps - What type of courts are mentioned as part of the modern station’s facilities?
a) Tennis courts
b) Basketball courts
c) Food courts
d) High courts
Answer: c) Food courts - What kind of facilities will the modern station provide for passengers?
a) Gaming arcades
b) Passenger lounges
c) Movie theaters
d) Bowling alleys
Answer: b) Passenger lounges - What aspect of an airport is the modern station seeking to replicate?
a) Parking facilities
b) Baggage claim
c) Check-in counters
d) Rental car services
Answer: c) Check-in counters - What is the emphasis of the redevelopment with regards to making the station more environmentally friendly?
a) Solar panels
b) Plastic waste disposal
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) Tree planting
Answer: a) Solar panels - What type of facilities will be provided for disabled passengers at the modern station?
a) Limited access to platforms
b) Absence of assistance
c) Ramps and elevators
d) Narrow corridors
Answer: c) Ramps and elevators - What type of structures are being promoted in the redevelopment?
a) Historic buildings
b) Eco-friendly structures
c) Commercial skyscrapers
d) Residential complexes
Answer: b) Eco-friendly structures - What state is Cherlapally located in?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana - Who highlighted the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Amit Shah
c) G. Kishan Reddy
d) Piyush Goyal
Answer: c) G. Kishan Reddy - What aspect of an airport is the modern station aiming to resemble?
a) Check-in counters
b) Baggage claim areas
c) Security checkpoints
d) Arrivals and departures
Answer: d) Arrivals and departures - What is the estimated cost of the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) ₹600 crore
b) ₹700 crore
c) ₹800 crore
d) ₹900 crore
Answer: b) ₹700 crore - What feature of the modern station is emphasized to make it more accommodating for disabled passengers?
a) Escalators
b) Elevators
c) Ramps
d) Stairs
Answer: c) Ramps - What type of courts are mentioned as part of the modern station’s facilities?
a) Tennis courts
b) Basketball courts
c) Food courts
d) High courts
Answer: c) Food courts - What kind of facilities will the modern station provide for passengers?
a) Gaming arcades
b) Passenger lounges
c) Movie theaters
d) Bowling alleys
Answer: b) Passenger lounges - What aspect of an airport is the modern station seeking to replicate?
a) Parking facilities
b) Baggage claim
c) Check-in counters
d) Rental car service
Answer: c) Check-in counters - What is the emphasis of the redevelopment with regards to making the station more environmentally friendly?
a) Solar panels
b) Plastic waste disposal
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) Tree planting
Answer: a) Solar panels - What type of facilities will be provided for disabled passengers at the modern station?
a) Limited access to platforms
b) Absence of assistance
c) Ramps and elevators
d) Narrow corridors
Answer: c) Ramps and elevators - What type of structures are being promoted in the redevelopment?
a) Historic buildings
b) Eco-friendly structures
c) Commercial skyscrapers
d) Residential complexes
Answer: b) Eco-friendly structures - What state is Cherlapally located in?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana - Who highlighted the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Amit Shah
c) G. Kishan Reddy
d) Piyush Goyal
Answer: c) G. Kishan Reddy - What aspect of an airport is the modern station aiming to resemble?
a) Check-in counters
b) Baggage claim areas
c) Security checkpoints
d) Arrivals and departures
Answer: d) Arrivals and departures - What is the estimated cost of the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) ₹600 crore
b) ₹700 crore
c) ₹800 crore
d) ₹900 crore
Answer: b) ₹700 crore - What feature of the modern station is emphasized to make it more accommodating for disabled passengers?
a) Escalators
b) Elevators
c) Ramps
d) Stairs
Answer: c) Ramps - What type of courts are mentioned as part of the modern station’s facilities?
a) Tennis courts
b) Basketball courts
c) Food courts
d) High courts
Answer: c) Food courts - What kind of facilities will the modern station provide for passengers?
a) Gaming arcades
b) Passenger lounges
c) Movie theaters
d) Bowling alleys
Answer: b) Passenger lounges - What aspect of an airport is the modern station seeking to replicate?
a) Parking facilities
b) Baggage claim
c) Check-in counters
d) Rental car services
Answer: c) Check-in counters - What is the emphasis of the redevelopment with regards to making the station more environmentally friendly?
a) Solar panels
b) Plastic waste disposal
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) Tree planting
Answer: a) Solar panels - What type of facilities will be provided for disabled passengers at the modern station?
a) Limited access to platforms
b) Absence of assistance
c) Ramps and elevators
d) Narrow corridors
Answer: c) Ramps and elevators - What type of structures are being promoted in the redevelopment?
a) Historic buildings
b) Eco-friendly structures
c) Commercial skyscrapers
d) Residential complexes
Answer: b) Eco-friendly structures - What state is Cherlapally located in?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana - Who highlighted the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Amit Shah
c) G. Kishan Reddy
d) Piyush Goyal
Answer: c) G. Kishan Reddy - What aspect of an airport is the modern station aiming to resemble?
a) Check-in counters
b) Baggage claim areas
c) Security checkpoints
d) Arrivals and departures
Answer: d) Arrivals and departures - What is the estimated cost of the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station?
a) ₹600 crore
b) ₹700 crore
c) ₹800 crore
d) ₹900 crore
Answer: b) ₹700 crore - What feature of the modern station is emphasized to make it more accommodating for disabled passengers?
a) Escalators
b) Elevators
c) Ramps
d) Stairs
Answer: c) Ramps - What type of courts are mentioned as part of the modern station’s facilities?
a) Tennis courts
b) Basketball courts
c) Food courts
d) High courts
Answer: c) Food courts - What kind of facilities will the modern station provide for passengers?
a) Gaming arcades
b) Passenger lounges
c) Movie theaters
d) Bowling alleys
Answer: b) Passenger lounges - What aspect of an airport is the modern station seeking to replicate?
a) Parking facilities
b) Baggage claim
c) Check-in counters
d) Rental car services
Answer: c) Check-in countersWhat is the primary focus of the Milkyway tablet unveiled by The Epic Foundation?
A) Entertainment for school children
B) Educational needs of school children
C) Gaming experience
D) Social media integration
Answer: B) Educational needs of school children - What distinguishes the Milkyway tablet from other electronic devices?
A) It is the first tablet designed in India
B) It is fully repairable and upgradable
C) It has the largest screen size in the market
D) It comes with a pre-installed suite of productivity apps
Answer: B) It is fully repairable and upgradable - How does the Milkyway tablet contribute to sustainability?
A) By using recycled materials in its construction
B) By minimizing electronic waste through repairability and upgradability
C) By implementing energy-efficient technology
D) By offsetting carbon emissions
Answer: B) By minimizing electronic waste through repairability and upgradability - What does the launch of the Milkyway tablet signify?
A) A breakthrough in social media integration for educational purposes
B) A shift towards cost-effective educational technology
C) A pivotal moment in addressing environmental impact and cost barriers in educational technology
D) A decline in the popularity of traditional textbooks
Answer: C) A pivotal moment in addressing environmental impact and cost barriers in educational technology - What benchmark does the Milkyway tablet set?
A) Benchmark for screen resolution in educational tablets
B) Benchmark for battery life in educational tablets
C) Benchmark for sustainability and innovation in educational technology
D) Benchmark for affordability in educational tablets
Answer: C) Benchmark for sustainability and innovation in educational technology - Who headed the Constitution Bench that ruled the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional?
A) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
B) Chief Justice of India Dr D.Y. Chandrachud
C) Justice B.R. Gavai
D) Justice J.B. Pardiwala
Answer: B) Chief Justice of India Dr D.Y. Chandrachud - The Supreme Court’s decision on the electoral bonds scheme cited it as violating which article of the Indian Constitution?
A) Article 21
B) Article 32
C) Article 14
D) Article 15
Answer: C) Article 14 - What was the primary concern raised by the petitioners against the electoral bonds scheme?
A) Violation of privacy rights
B) Violation of freedom of speech and expression
C) Anonymous funding to political parties
D) Lack of transparency in political financing
Answer: C) Anonymous funding to political parties - Which of the following justices was not a part of the Constitution Bench that decided on the electoral bonds scheme?
A) Justice Manoj Mishra
B) Justice B.R. Gavai
C) Justice J.B. Pardiwala
D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Answer: A) Justice Manoj Mishra - According to the Supreme Court’s verdict, the non-disclosure of voluntary political contributions is violative of which article of the Indian Constitution?
A) Article 21
B) Article 19(1)(a)
C) Article 32
D) Article 15
Answer: B) Article 19(1)(a) - Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the electoral bonds scheme?
A) The scheme was upheld as constitutional.
B) The scheme was deemed arbitrary and unconstitutional.
C) The scheme was found to enhance transparency in political funding.
D) The scheme was criticized for violating Article 32 of the Constitution.
Answer: B) The scheme was deemed arbitrary and unconstitutional. - What was the key reason cited by the Supreme Court for ruling the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional?
A) Lack of provisions for anonymous funding
B) Violation of the right to privacy
C) Arbitrariness and violation of Article 14
D) Interference with the functioning of political parties
Answer: C) Arbitrariness and violation of Article 14 - Who among the following justices was not part of the Constitution Bench that delivered the verdict on the electoral bonds scheme?
A) Justice B.R. Gavai
B) Justice J.B. Pardiwala
C) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
D) Justice A.M. Khanwilkar
Answer: D) Justice A.M. Khanwilkar - The Supreme Court’s decision regarding electoral bonds primarily addresses issues related to:
A) Corporate donations to political parties
B) Transparency in political funding
C) Voter registration processes
D) Election campaign regulations
Answer: B) Transparency in political funding - Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law?
A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 21
D) Article 32
Answer: A) Article 14 - The Supreme Court’s ruling on the electoral bonds scheme is significant because it:
A) Enhances anonymity in political funding
B) Strengthens the principles of transparency and accountability
C) Allows for unlimited donations to political parties
D) Facilitates foreign funding to political campaigns
Answer: B) Strengthens the principles of transparency and accountability - Which of the following justices was the Chief Justice of India during the decision on the electoral bonds scheme?
A) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
B) Justice B.R. Gavai
C) Justice J.B. Pardiwala
D) Chief Justice Dr D.Y. Chandrachud
Answer: D) Chief Justice Dr D.Y. Chandrachud - The Supreme Court’s decision on the electoral bonds scheme highlights the importance of which fundamental right?
A) Right to life and personal liberty
B) Right to freedom of speech and expression
C) Right to constitutional remedies
D) Right to freedom of religion
Answer: B) Right to freedom of speech and expression - What was the primary argument against the electoral bonds scheme as per the petitioners?
A) It encouraged transparency in political funding
B) It violated the right to privacy
C) It facilitated direct corporate influence on politics
D) It empowered grassroots political movements
Answer: B) It violated the right to privacy - The Constitution Bench that ruled on the electoral bonds scheme consisted of how many justices?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Seven
D) Nine
Answer: B) Five - What constitutional provision did the Supreme Court find the electoral bonds scheme to be in violation of?
A) Article 15
B) Article 19(1)(a)
C) Article 32
D) Article 21
Answer: B) Article 19(1)(a) - What was the primary reason for the Supreme Court’s ruling against the electoral bonds scheme?
A) Lack of transparency in political funding
B) Insufficient provisions for political parties
C) Interference with corporate interests
D) Violation of electoral campaign regulations
Answer: A) Lack of transparency in political funding - Which of the following justices was part of the Constitution Bench that delivered the verdict on the electoral bonds scheme?
A) Justice A.M. Khanwilkar
B) Justice J.B. Pardiwala
C) Justice Indu Malhotra
D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Answer: D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna - The Supreme Court’s decision on the electoral bonds scheme underscores the importance of which democratic principle?
A) Popular sovereignty
B) Executive supremacy
C) Judicial review
D) Separation of powers
Answer: C) Judicial review - The verdict on the electoral bonds scheme highlights concerns related to:
A) Electoral fraud
B) Corporate accountability
C) Political party financing
D) Voter suppression
Answer: C) Political party financing - Who chaired the inaugural session of the 16th Finance Commission?
a) Arvind Panagariya
b) Narendra Modi
c) Raghuram Rajan
d) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: a) Arvind Panagariya - What is the main focus of the 16th Finance Commission?
a) Economic growth
b) Fiscal federal relations
c) Defense expenditure
d) Healthcare reform
Answer: b) Fiscal federal relations - Which type of institutions is the 16th Finance Commission aiming to collaborate with?
a) Educational institutions
b) Research institutions and think tanks
c) Banks
d) Agricultural cooperatives
Answer: b) Research institutions and think tanks - What is the primary objective of the 16th Finance Commission’s consultations?
a) To impose new taxes
b) To reduce government spending
c) To engage diverse stakeholders
d) To increase centralization of power
Answer: c) To engage diverse stakeholders - Besides state governments, which other stakeholders are mentioned for consultation by the 16th Finance Commission?
a) International organizations
b) Religious institutions
c) Local bodies, ministries of the Government of India, and subject matter experts
d) Private corporations
Answer: c) Local bodies, ministries of the Government of India, and subject matter experts - What is the term of reference (ToR) for the 16th Finance Commission?
a) To reform the education system
b) To deliberate upon fiscal policies
c) To regulate foreign trade
d) To assess climate change impacts
Answer: b) To deliberate upon fiscal policies - In what manner does the 16th Finance Commission plan to conduct its analytical endeavors?
a) Superficially
b) Comprehensively
c) Hastily
d) Secretively
Answer: b) Comprehensively - What expertise does the 16th Finance Commission seek to leverage?
a) Technical expertise
b) Political expertise
c) Medical expertise
d) Artistic expertise
Answer: a) Technical expertise - Which Finance Commission is currently in session?
a) 15th Finance Commission
b) 16th Finance Commission
c) 17th Finance Commission
d) 18th Finance Commission
Answer: b) 16th Finance Commission - Who among the following is not mentioned as a stakeholder for consultation by the 16th Finance Commission?
a) State governments
b) Local bodies
c) International NGOs
d) Ministries of the Government of India
Answer: c) International NGOs - What aspect of fiscal relations is the 16th Finance Commission primarily concerned with?
a) Centralization
b) Decentralization
c) Privatization
d) Socialization
Answer: b) Decentralization - What role does Arvind Panagariya play in the 16th Finance Commission?
a) Chairperson
b) Secretary
c) Consultant
d) Observer
Answer: a) Chairperson - Why is it important for the 16th Finance Commission to engage with diverse stakeholders?
a) To maintain secrecy
b) To foster collaboration
c) To bypass regulations
d) To centralize power
Answer: b) To foster collaboration - Which of the following is NOT a focus area for the 16th Finance Commission?
a) Comprehensive analysis
b) Stakeholder engagement
c) Military spending
d) Leveraging expertise
Answer: c) Military spending - In addition to fiscal matters, what other subject does the 16th Finance Commission address?
a) Environmental conservation
b) Education reform
c) Social welfare
d) Transportation infrastructure
Answer: c) Social welfare - What approach does the 16th Finance Commission plan to take in its deliberations?
a) Isolated
b) Collaborative
c) Autocratic
d) Evasive
Answer: b) Collaborative - Who is responsible for spearheading the analytical endeavors of the 16th Finance Commission?
a) Local government bodies
b) International organizations
c) Prominent research institutions and think tanks
d) Religious institutions
Answer: c) Prominent research institutions and think tanks - How does the 16th Finance Commission plan to leverage expertise?
a) Through political alliances
b) Through technical collaborations
c) Through social media campaigns
d) Through legislative amendments
Answer: b) Through technical collaborations - What is the main outcome expected from the consultations with diverse stakeholders by the 16th Finance Commission?
a) Increased bureaucracy
b) Decreased transparency
c) Enhanced understanding and consensus
d) Elevated political tensions
Answer: c) Enhanced understanding and consensus - What distinguishes the 16th Finance Commission’s approach to consultations?
a) Limited stakeholder involvement
b) Extensive stakeholder involvement
c) Secretive proceedings
d) Ignoring stakeholder perspectives
Answer: b) Extensive stakeholder involvement - What does the 16th Finance Commission acknowledge as a necessity in its consultations?
a) Limited consultations
b) Comprehensive consultations
c) Biased consultations
d) Exclusion of state governments
Answer: b) Comprehensive consultations - How does the 16th Finance Commission plan to engage with stakeholders?
a) Exclusively through written submissions
b) Through face-to-face interactions
c) Through intermediary organizations
d) Through unilateral decisions
Answer: b) Through face-to-face interactions - What type of expertise does the 16th Finance Commission aim to harness?
a) Political expertise
b) Economic expertise
c) Artistic expertise
d) Culinary expertise
Answer: b) Economic expertise - What is the significance of leveraging expertise from research institutions and think tanks for the 16th Finance Commission?
a) To stifle innovation
b) To ensure conformity
c) To enrich analysis and decision-making
d) To promote partisan agendas
Answer: c) To enrich analysis and decision-making - What is the overarching goal of the 16th Finance Commission?
a) To consolidate power at the central level
b) To foster collaboration among stakeholders
c) To abolish fiscal policies
d) To ignore state governments
Answer: b) To foster collaboration among stakeholders - What is the primary focus of the Milkyway tablet unveiled by The Epic Foundation?
A) Entertainment for school children
B) Educational needs of school children
C) Gaming experience
D) Social media integration
Answer: B) Educational needs of school children - What distinguishes the Milkyway tablet from other electronic devices?
A) It is the first tablet designed in India
B) It is fully repairable and upgradable
C) It has the largest screen size in the market
D) It comes with a pre-installed suite of productivity apps
Answer: B) It is fully repairable and upgradable - How does the Milkyway tablet contribute to sustainability?
A) By using recycled materials in its construction
B) By minimizing electronic waste through repairability and upgradability
C) By implementing energy-efficient technology
D) By offsetting carbon emissions
Answer: B) By minimizing electronic waste through repairability and upgradability - What does the launch of the Milkyway tablet signify?
A) A breakthrough in social media integration for educational purposes
B) A shift towards cost-effective educational technology
C) A pivotal moment in addressing environmental impact and cost barriers in educational technology
D) A decline in the popularity of traditional textbooks
Answer: C) A pivotal moment in addressing environmental impact and cost barriers in educational technology - What benchmark does the Milkyway tablet set?
A) Benchmark for screen resolution in educational tablets
B) Benchmark for battery life in educational tablets
C) Benchmark for sustainability and innovation in educational technology
D) Benchmark for affordability in educational tablets
Answer: C) Benchmark for sustainability and innovation in educational technology
