Prelims Practice Questions 19-02-2019

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU) sometimes seen in the news 

1. It was proposed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).
2. It aims to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
3. It will functions under the direct supervision of Drug Controller General of India (DGCI).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Tagore award for Cultural Harmony

1. It is awarded annually and carries an amount of Rs.1 Crore.
2. This award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or gender. 
3. Ministry of culture will select the awardees and recommend it to the President who will confer the award to the recipients.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Jacob Diamond

1. It is almost double the size of Kohinoor Diamond.
2. It is now in possession with the Government of India.
3. It was found in India in 1884 and was secretly transported to England to avoid heavy duties then in place for raw diamonds.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

4) CyPAD sometimes seen in the news recently is a/an

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO)

1. It is an online module available for both citizens and law enforcement agencies.
2. It will allow States to undertake real-time monitoring and management for completion of investigation in rape cases in 2 months.
3. It was launched by the Ministry of Home affairs.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

6) Consider the following statements with respect to Safe City Project

1. It aims to provide universal accessibility for differently-able persons in the areas of environment, transport and Information & communication eco-system.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with Centre and state contributing the funds in 60:40 ratio.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

7) Magnitude of Substance Use in India Report sometimes seen in the news recently was released by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) of the AIIMS in collaboration with?

8) Consider the following statements with respect to Safe City Implementation Monitoring (SCIM) portal

1. It will facilitate online tracking of deployment of assets and infrastructure created under the Safe City projects.
2. It has been developed by the Ministry of Home affairs.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

9) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)

1. It aims at improving socio-economic conditions of the minorities and to reduce imbalances in the identified minority concentration areas.
2. It will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme during the remaining period of 14th Finance Commission.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Great Indian Hornbill

1. It is endemic to Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
2. Disintergration of their habitats for agriculture actually turned out to be beneficial for their population.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?