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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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What does Article 246A of the Constitution deal with?
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The court emphasised that Article 246A (which gives the States power to make laws with respect to GST) of the Constitution treat the Union and the States as “equal units”. “It confers a simultaneous power (on Union and States) for enacting laws on GST… Article 279A, in constituting the GST Council, envisions that neither the Centre nor the States are actually dependent on the other,” Justice Chandrachud interpreted.
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The court emphasised that Article 246A (which gives the States power to make laws with respect to GST) of the Constitution treat the Union and the States as “equal units”. “It confers a simultaneous power (on Union and States) for enacting laws on GST… Article 279A, in constituting the GST Council, envisions that neither the Centre nor the States are actually dependent on the other,” Justice Chandrachud interpreted.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Who recently became the fifth Indian woman to win the World Women’s Championship, beating Thai boxer Jutamas Jitpong to claim gold in the flyweight division?
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Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas Jitpong 5-0 and become the fifth Indian woman to win a World title at Istanbul on Thursday. The June-born Nikhat, a former World junior champion and an Asian bronze medallist, celebrated her birthday early as she screamed out of joy when the announcer declared her the winner after the 52kg-final bout in the World women’s championships. Six-time champion M.C. Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, R.L. Jenny and K.C. Lekha are the other Indian women who have won the crown. India last won a World title when Mary had become a six-time champion in Delhi in 2018.
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Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas Jitpong 5-0 and become the fifth Indian woman to win a World title at Istanbul on Thursday. The June-born Nikhat, a former World junior champion and an Asian bronze medallist, celebrated her birthday early as she screamed out of joy when the announcer declared her the winner after the 52kg-final bout in the World women’s championships. Six-time champion M.C. Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, R.L. Jenny and K.C. Lekha are the other Indian women who have won the crown. India last won a World title when Mary had become a six-time champion in Delhi in 2018.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which is the first biosphere reserve established in South Asia, in 1977?
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In South Asia, over 30 biosphere reserves have been established. The first one was the Hurulu Biosphere Reserve in Sri Lanka, which was designated in 1977 and comprises 25,500 hectares within the tropical dry evergreen forest. In India, the first biosphere reserve was designated by UNESCO in 2000 within the blue mountains of the Nilgiris. It stretches across the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The network has gone from strength to strength, and it now counts 12 sites, with Panna, in the State of Madhya Pradesh, as the latest inscription in 2020.
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In South Asia, over 30 biosphere reserves have been established. The first one was the Hurulu Biosphere Reserve in Sri Lanka, which was designated in 1977 and comprises 25,500 hectares within the tropical dry evergreen forest. In India, the first biosphere reserve was designated by UNESCO in 2000 within the blue mountains of the Nilgiris. It stretches across the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The network has gone from strength to strength, and it now counts 12 sites, with Panna, in the State of Madhya Pradesh, as the latest inscription in 2020.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
What fuel can be used in vehicles with Flex Fuel Engine (FFE) technology?
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Flex Fuel Engine technology (FFE), or vehicles that run entirely on ethanol, are popular in Brazil and comprise nearly 80% of the total number of new vehicles sold in 2019. The cost of flex fuel vehicles (four-wheelers) could cost about ₹17,000 to ₹25,000 more than the current generation of vehicles.
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Flex Fuel Engine technology (FFE), or vehicles that run entirely on ethanol, are popular in Brazil and comprise nearly 80% of the total number of new vehicles sold in 2019. The cost of flex fuel vehicles (four-wheelers) could cost about ₹17,000 to ₹25,000 more than the current generation of vehicles.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Where is China building a new bridge, causing concern to India?
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India is closely monitoring the construction of a bridge by China on the Pangong Tso (lake) in eastern Ladakh, which is in “occupied territory”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Sources in the security establishment stated that a broad bridge was currently under construction, connecting both sides of the lake, which would significantly cut down time for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to move troops and armoured vehicles, while a smaller bridge built early this year was intended to support construction of the main one.
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India is closely monitoring the construction of a bridge by China on the Pangong Tso (lake) in eastern Ladakh, which is in “occupied territory”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Sources in the security establishment stated that a broad bridge was currently under construction, connecting both sides of the lake, which would significantly cut down time for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to move troops and armoured vehicles, while a smaller bridge built early this year was intended to support construction of the main one.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), which State in the country has the lowest number of households owning a bicycle at 5.5%?
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78.9% of households in West Bengal have bicycles. Nagaland has the lowest number of households owning a bicycle at 5.5%.
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78.9% of households in West Bengal have bicycles. Nagaland has the lowest number of households owning a bicycle at 5.5%.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
This economic concept states that inflation and unemployment have a negative empirical relationship, i.e., when unemployment is high, inflation is low and when unemployment is low, inflation is high. What is the concept called?
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The idea of stagflation is closely linked to the Phillips curve which tried to establish that there was a negative empirical relationship between unemployment and inflation. That is, according to the Philips curve, when unemployment is high, inflation is low and when unemployment is low, inflation is high
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The idea of stagflation is closely linked to the Phillips curve which tried to establish that there was a negative empirical relationship between unemployment and inflation. That is, according to the Philips curve, when unemployment is high, inflation is low and when unemployment is low, inflation is high
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The Union government is reassessing the concept of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). In which year did the government approve the creation of the post of CDS?
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In December 2019, the government approved the creation of the post of CDS, who would also function as the Principal Military Adviser to the Defence Minister and the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC).
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In December 2019, the government approved the creation of the post of CDS, who would also function as the Principal Military Adviser to the Defence Minister and the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC).
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
The debate around the Places of Worship Act, has been rekindled in the wake of the ongoing video survey of the Gyanvapi mosque site in Varanasi. Under which Indian Prime Minister’s term was the Places of Worship Act brought into force, at the height of the Ramjanmabhoomi dispute?
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No attempt should be made to change the status of any place of worship as it would lead to huge conflict, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said, referring to the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque dispute. “..It is to avoid such conflict that the Narasimha Rao government passed the Places of Worship Act.”
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No attempt should be made to change the status of any place of worship as it would lead to huge conflict, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said, referring to the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque dispute. “..It is to avoid such conflict that the Narasimha Rao government passed the Places of Worship Act.”
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Citing a threat to food security, the Union government has “prohibited” the export of wheat with immediate effect. India produced around seven million tonnes of wheat during 2021-22. Nearly 50% of that was imported by which country?
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India produced around seven million tonnes of wheat during 2021-22 and out of that, nearly 50% was imported by Bangladesh. The emphasis on the “neighbourhood” in the official notification shows that India is aware that a shortage of wheat in the domestic market can affect neighbouring economies.
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India produced around seven million tonnes of wheat during 2021-22 and out of that, nearly 50% was imported by Bangladesh. The emphasis on the “neighbourhood” in the official notification shows that India is aware that a shortage of wheat in the domestic market can affect neighbouring economies.
