1) With respect to the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019, consider the following statements:
The bill proposes setting up of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers as a class.
Under the bill, a manufacturer is now responsible for compensation for injury or damage caused by the defective product.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
The Consumer Protection bill, 2019, among other things, proposes setting up of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers as a class.
The CCPA would make interventions to prevent consumer detriment arising from unfair trade practices.
The agency can also initiate class action, including enforcing recall, refund and return of products.
The Bill also envisages simplified dispute resolution process, has provision for Mediation and e-filing of cases.
For the first time there will be an exclusive law dealing with Product Liability.
A manufacturer or product service provider or product seller will now be responsible to compensate for injury or damage caused by defective product or deficiency in services.
2) With respect to Mount Elbrus, consider the following statements:
It is the highest peak in the European Continent.
It is an inactive volcano located in the western Caucasus mountain range, Russia.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Ministry of Defence has recently flagged off an Expedition Team of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Hmi), Darjeeling to Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in European Continent.
It is an inactive volcano located in the western Caucasus mountain range, near the Georgian border in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay–Cherkessia, Russia.
3) How UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) differ from UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
UNRWA deals specifically with Palestine refugees whereas UNHCR’s mandate is to provide international protection to refugees worldwide.
UNHCR is responsible for Palestine refugees outside UNRWA's areas of operation.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
The UNRWA has been providing health, education, relief and social services, as well as emergency humanitarian assistance, across its five areas of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank, and the Gaza Strip since 1950.
UNRWA deals specifically with Palestine refugees in its five areas of operation in Jordan, Lebanon, the Syrian Arab Republic, West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Its role encompasses assistance, protection and global advocacy for Palestine refugees.
UNHCR’s mandate is to provide international protection to refugees worldwide whenever political conditions allow.
UNHCR is responsible for Palestine refugees outside UNRWA's areas of operation.
UNRWAalso provides services to refugees and people displaced by the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967 and subsequent hostilities.
4) Russia has recently signed a deal for the supply of uranium for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). The plant is located in?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Bangladesh has recently signed a deal with Russia for the supply of uranium for its 2,400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).
The two countries have also signed 'spent fuel sent back’ agreement in 2017 for management of the nuclear waste of RNPP.
5) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas Report was released recently by which of the following?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
6) Dixon Plan of 1950 is associated with which of the following?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Owen Dixon, an Australian jurist chosen by the United Nations to mediate between India and Pakistan on the J&K issue, in his report of September 1950, suggested a package, which did not find acceptance from India.
The Plan had assigned Ladakh to India and northern areas and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to Pakistan, besides splitting Jammu between the two.
It had proposed a plebiscite in the Kashmir valley.
7) Which of the following describes the infiltration plan of Pakistan forces to enter disputed Jammu and Kashmir territory in 1965 and instigate the locals in starting a rebellion against Indian sovereignty?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Operation Gibraltar was the codename given to the strategy of Pakistan to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir, and instigate the locals in starting a rebellion against Indian sovereignty.
Pakistan specifically chose this name to draw a parallel to the Arab invasion of Spain that was launched from the port of Gibraltar.
8) Consider the following statements with respect to Organic Field Effect Transistors (OFET)
These transistors work on the principle that charges in vicinity of channels of certain semiconductors can induce a current in them.
It is similar to that of the Thin-Film Transistor (TFT).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
9) Consider the following statements with respect to Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)
It can be transmitted from infected dogs
Lions, tigers and leopards are vulnerable
It attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
10) Consider the following statements aboutPapikonda National Park
It is located in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
It is located in East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh
