Weekly Premix Compilation 2

PREMIX
COMPILATION FOR
2020
WEEK – 2
th th
(11 June to 17 June)
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INDEX
Topics Page No.
1. HISTORY 4–7
2. POLITY 8 – 11
3. ECONOMY 12 – 14
4. ENVIRONMENT 15 – 19
5. INTERNATIONAL 20 – 23
6. GEOGRAPHY 24 – 27
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HISTORY
Questions
1) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Hinayana Buddhism?

1. Hinayana Buddhists think that reaching Nirvana is the ultimate goal of all Buddhists and that
you should gain Nirvana for yourself.
2. It is found mostly in the North and West, covering
3. Its early works were written in Pali
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
2) Which of the following is/are sites belonging to the Neolithic Period :-
1. Paiyampalli
2. Chirand
3. Chopani Mando
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
3) We have evidences of which of the following crops from Harappan Civilization?</strong>
1. Wheat
2. Cotton
3. Rice
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
4) Which of the following statements is/are true?</strong>
1. Both Pallavas and Chalukyastried to establish supremacy over the land lying between the
Krishna and the Tungabhadra.
2. This doab was again the bone of contention in late medieval times between the Vijayanagar
and the Bahmani kingdoms.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) Which of the following pairs of ‗Famous Place : River‘ are correctly matched?
1. Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga
2. Tiruchirapalli : Cauvery
3. Hampi : Malaprabha
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
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d) All of the above
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Explanations
1) C
Hinayana A Yana is a vehicle. A Hinayana is a lesser vehicle while a Mahayana is a Great

vehicle. Hinayana follows the original teaching of Buddha. It emphasizes individual salvation
through self discipline and meditation. Hinayana Buddhism followers think that everyone needs
to gain Nirvana on their Hinayana Buddhists think that The Buddha was a Human instead of a
God because they think The Buddha was simply a man who found a way to Nirvana. Hinayana
think that The Buddha is an ordinary person because he has many human looking like a person,
being born like a person, living like a person Hinayana think that The Buddha is an ordinary
person because he has many human looking like a person, being born like a person, living like a
person Hinayana is followed as a teaching or philosophy It is found mostly in the South and
West covering Indo Its early works were written in Pali Hinayana A Yana is a vehicle. A
Hinayana is a lesser vehicle while a Mahayana is a Great vehicle. Hinayana follows the original
teaching of Buddha. It emphasizes individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
Hinayana Buddhism followers think that everyone needs to gain Nirvana on theirown Hinayana
Buddhists think that The Buddha was a Human instead of a God because they think The Buddha
was simply a man who found a way to Nirvana. Hinayana think that The Buddha is an ordinary
person because he has many human-like characteristics such as looking like a person, being born
like a person, living like a person Hinayana think that The Buddha is an ordinary person because
he has many human-like characteristics such as looking like a person, being born like a person,
living like a person Hinayana is followed as a teaching or philosophy It is found mostly in the
South and West covering Indo-china and Ceylon (Sri-Lanka) Its early works were written in Pali.
2) D
Important Neolithic Sites North-Western: Mehrgarh; Burzahom Bihar and mid-Gangetic Valley
region: South India: along the rivers Bhima, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Kaveri Some important
sites Sanganakallu, Brahmagiri, Maski Utnur, Nagarjunakonda, Budihal Paiyampalliin Tamil
Nadu Paiyampalliin Tamil Nadu Paiyampalli:It is known for the excavation site in the region
which has remains of Neolithic and Megalithic periods. Chirand:It has a large pre-historic mound
which is known for its continuous archaeological record from the Neolithic age.The excavations
in Chirandhave revealed stratified Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Iron Age settlements, and
transitions in human habitation patterns dating from 2500 BCE to 30 CE. ChopaniMando:Itis an
important archaeological site, which indicates transition of humans from food gathering society
to food production society. It is situated inBelan river state, India.A three phase sequence of
paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic is attributed by Important Neolithic Sites Burzahom;
Gufkral; Koldihwa; Mahagara Gangetic Valley region: Chirand South India: along the rivers
Bhima, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Kaveri Some important sites Maski, Piklihal, Hallurin
Karnataka Budihalin Andhra Pradesh in Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu It is known for the
excavation site in the region which has remains of Neolithic and Megalithic periods. historic
mound which is known for its continuous archaeological record from the have revealed stratified
Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Iron Age settlements, and transitions in human habitation patterns
dating from 2500 BCE to 30 CE. is an important archaeological site, which indicates transition
of humans from food gathering Belan rivervalley in modern Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh ,
Mesolithic and Neolithic is attributed by archeologists.
3) D
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The Indus people produced wheat, barley, rai, peas, sesamum, mustard Earliest people to
produce cotton. A piece of woven cloth As early as 1800 BCE, the people of Lothalgrew rice, the
remains of which have been found embedded in pottery The Indus people produced wheat,
barley, rai, peas, sesamum, mustard woven cloth has been found at Mohenjodaro. , the remains
of which have been found in the form of husks embedded in pottery.
4) C
the Pallavasand the Chalukyaschampioned Brahmanism, performed Vedic sacrifices, and made
grants to the brahmanas, the two quarrelledwith each other over plunder, prestige, and territorial
resources. Both tried to establish supremacy over the land lying between the Krishna and the
Tungabhadra. Time and again, the Pallavaprinces tried to cross the Tungabhadra, which formed
the natural historic boundary between many a kingdom of the Deccan and the deep south.
This doab was again the bone of contention in late medieval times between the Vijayanagar and
the Bahmani kingdoms.
5) A
rpuris a well known pilgrimage town on the banks of India. Vithoba temple attracts about a
millionHindupilgrims during the major July). It is a major holy place in Maharashtra and it is
also called South Kashi in Maharashtra. It is famous for the Lord temple situated on the bank of
Bhima river. Bhima river is also known as Chandrabhaga as it takes shape like crescent moon
near the town.
Tiruchirappalli sits almost at the geographic Tiruchirappalli sits almost at the geographic
Cauvery Deltabegins 16 kilometreswest of the city where the ofSrirangam, which is now
incorporated in
Hampiis situated on the banks of theTungabhadra River border withAndhra Pradesh.
is a well known pilgrimage town on the banks ofChandrabhaga RiverinSolāpur district,
Maharashtra, India. pilgrims during the majoryātrā(pilgrimage) inAshadh July). It is a major holy
place in Maharashtra and it is also called South Kashi in Maharashtra. It is famous for the Lord
temple situated on the bank of Bhima river. Bhima river is also known as Chandrabhaga as it
takes shape like crescent moon near the town.
sits almost at the geographic centreof Tamil Nadu. sits almost at the geographic centreof Tamil
Nadu. west of the city where theKaveri riversplits into two, forming the island Srirangam, which
is now incorporated inTiruchirappalli
Tungabhadra Riverin the eastern part of central Karnataka near the state Andhra Pradesh.
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POLITY
Questions
1) Which of the following is true in context of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013?
1. It covers only organised, both private and public though
2. It includes all women regardless of position and their age
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) Which of the following is responsible for the creation of ministries/ departments in India?
a) Prime Minister‘s Office
b) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
c) President
d) Parliament
3) The strength of a High Court is determined by –
a) Chief Justice of the High Court
b) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
c) President of India
d) Parliament of India
4) Which of the following is/are true with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir under the
provisions given in Article 370?
1. Article 1 is not applicable to the state of Jammu and Kashmir
2. The Union of India has no power to declare Financial Emergency under Article 370 in the
state
3. Part IV (Directive Principles of the State Policy) and Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) of the
Constitution are not applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.
4. In addition to other fundamental rights, Articles 19(1)(f) and 31(2) of the Constitution are still
applicable to Jammu and Kashmir
a) 2 only
b) 1,3 and 4 only
c) 2,3 and 4 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) The Union Executive consists of which of the following–
1. President
2. Vice President
3. CAG
4. Attorney General of India
5. Council of Ministers
a) 1,2 and 5 only
b) 1,2,4 and 5 only
c) 1 and 5 only
d) All of the above
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Explanations
1) B
• As per the Sexual Harassment at Workplace act, the definition of "aggrieved woman", who will
get protection under the Act is extremely wide to cover all women, irrespective of her age or
employment status, whether in the organised or unorganised sectors, public or private and covers
clients, customers and domestic workers as well.
• An employer has been defined as any person who is responsible for management, supervision,
and control of the workplace and includes persons who formulate and administer policies of such
an organisation under Section 2(g).
• While the "workplace" in the Vishaka Guidelines is confined to the traditional office set-up
where there is a clear employer-employee relationship, the Act goes much further to include
organisations, department, office, branch unit etc. in the public and private sector, organized and
unorganized, hospitals, nursing homes, educational institutions, sports institutes, stadiums, sports
complex and any place visited by the employee during the course of employment including the
transportation. Even non-traditional workplaces which involve tele-commuting will get covered
under this law.
2) C
The Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 is made by the President of India
under Article 77 of the Constitution for the allocation of business of the Government of India.
The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the President on the
advice of the Prime Minister under these Rules. The business of the Government of India are
transacted in the ministries/departments, secretariats and offices (referred to as "Department") as
per the distribution of subjects specified in these Rules. Each of the Ministry (ies) will be
assigned to a Minister by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Each department will
be generally under the charge of a Secretary to assist the Minister on policy matters and general
administration.
3) C
The Constitution does not specify the strength of a high court and leaves it to the discretion of
the president. Accordingly, the President determines the strength of a High Court from time to
time depending upon its workload. Every High Court (whether exclusive or common) consists of
a chief justice and such other judges as the president may from time to time deem necessary to
appoint.
4) C
• Matters related to Defense, Foreign relations, Communication and Finance of Jammu and
Kashmir is under jurisdiction of Constitution of India. Union Legislature has very limited
jurisdiction in case of Jammu and Kashmir in comparison with other states.
• Jurisdiction of Parliament - Under Part XXI of the Constitution of India, which deals with
"Temporary, Transitional and Special provisions", the State of Jammu and Kashmir has been
accorded special status under Article 370. Even though included in 1st Schedule as 15th state, all
the provisions of the Constitution which are applicable to other states are not applicable to
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Jammu and Kashmir. Government of India can declare emergency in Jammu and Kashmir and
impose Governor's rule under certain conditions.
• Emergency Provisions- The Union of India has no power to declare Financial Emergency under
Article 370 in the state. The Union can declare emergency in the state only in case of War or
External Aggression.
• No proclamation of emergency made on the grounds of internal disturbance or imminent

danger thereof shall have effect in relation to the state unless (a) it is made at the request or with
the concurrence of the government of the state; or (b) where it has not been so made, it is applied
subsequently by the President to that state at the request or with the concurrence of the
government of that state. In December 1964, Articles 356 and 357 were extended to the state.
• Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights- Part IV (Directive
Principles of the State Policy) and Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) of the Constitution are not
applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.
• In addition to other fundamental rights, Articles 19(1)(f) and 31(2) of the Constitution are still
applicable to Jammu and Kashmir; hence the Fundamental Right to property is still guaranteed in
this state. It is the only state which does not have to give a detailed record on the money flowing
in the state and where it is used and how.
• In the Indian Constitutional history only one Fundamental Right has been added so far and that
is Right to Education. This right too has not been extended to Jammu and Kashmir.
5) B
•Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the Union executive.
•The Union executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the
council of ministers and the attorney general of India.
•Please note that there is no CAG here.
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ECONOMY
Questions
1) Which of the following is/are correct about NITI AAYOG:-

1. It was formed via an act of Parliament on January 1, 2015
2. The Team India Hub in NITI leads the engagement of states with the Central government.
3. The Knowledge and Innovation Hub in NITI builds NITI‘s think-tank capabilities.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
2) Cabinet recently approved the new delhi international arbitration centre bill, 2019. In this regard,
consider the following statements:
1. It will promote 'Ease of Doing Business' in India
2. It is being proposed based on the recommendations of a High-Level Committee (HLC),
headed by Mr. Justice B.N. Srikrishna
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct
3) Base erosion and profit shifting relates with:
1. Tax holidays given by governments to promote business activity in remote or relatively under-
developed places
2. It usually results in little or no tax being paid
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct
4) Which of the following is/are true about economic census:
1. It is the complete count of all establishment located within the geographical boundary of India.
2. It is conducted by Ministry of Finance.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct
5) In news, double deflation is used in context of:
a) Calculating the trend of price rise in an Economy
b) Estimating real value added of an industry
c) Calculating the trend of exports/imports in an Economy
d) Estimating the optimum amount of Foreign Exchange required by a country
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Explanations
1) B
NITIAAYOG
The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a
resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. NITI Aayog provides relevant technical
advice to the Centre and States. The Government of India, in keeping with its reform agenda,
constituted the NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission instituted in 1950. NITI Aayog
attempts to foster Cooperative Federalism. At the core of NITI Aayog‘s creation are two hubs –
Team India Hub and the Knowledge and Innovation Hub. The Team India Hub leads the
engagement of states with the Central government. While the Knowledge and Innovation Hub
builds NITI‘s think-tank capabilities. These hubs reflect the two key tasks of the Aayog. PM is
the Chairperson of NITI.
2) C
NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE (NDIAC) In view of the
provisions of the Article 107 (5) and 123 (2) of the Constitution, the New Delhi International
Arbitration Centre Bill, 2019 is proposed to be introduced in the Parliament which will replace
the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019. It will resolve International and
domestic commercial disputes expeditiously by Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
mechanism. A High-Level Committee (HLC), headed by Mr. Justice B.N. Srikrishna was
constituted in the year 2017. The HLC recommended that the Government may take over the
International Centre For Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR), an existing institution which
has been established in the year 1995 using the public funds and develop it as an Institution of
National Importance. Taking into consideration the HLC's recommendations, a Bill, namely the
New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Bill 2018 was approved for introduction in
the Parliament by the Cabinet in December, 2017.
NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE (NDIAC) A hub of

institutionalized arbitration and promote 'Ease of Doing Business' in India. In view of the
provisions of the Article 107 (5) and 123 (2) of the Constitution, the New Delhi International
Arbitration Centre Bill, 2019 is proposed to be introduced in the Parliament which will replace
the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019. The New Delhi International
Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) will be headed by a Chairperson, who has been a Judge of the
Supreme Court or a Judge of a High Court or an eminent person, having special knowledge and
experience in the conduct or administration of arbitration, law or management, to be appointed
by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. Besides, it will also
have two Full-time or Part-time Members from amongst eminent persons having substantial
knowledge and experience in institutional arbitration in both domestic and international. In
addition, one representative of a recognized body of commerce and industry shall be nominated
on rotational basis as a Part-time Member. The Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry
of Law & Justice, Financial Adviser nominated by Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
Finance and Chief Executive Officer, NDIAC will be ex-officio Members.
3) B
BEPS (BASE EROSION AND PROFIT SHIFTING)
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It refers to tax planning strategies that exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially
shift profits to low or no-tax locations where there is little or no economic activity, resulting in
little or no tax being paid. India has ratified the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty
Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, which was signed by previous
Finance Minister at Paris in June 2017. The Multilateral Convention is an outcome of the OECD
/ G20 Project to tackle Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, also known as the "BEPS Project―.
4) A
ABOUT ECONOMIC CENSUS
Economic Census is the complete count of all establishment located within the geographical
boundary of India. The Economic Census provides disaggregated information on various
operational and structural variables of all establishments of the country. Economic Census also
provides valuable insight into geographical spread/clusters of economic activities, ownership
pattern, persons engaged, etc. of all economic establishments in the country. The information
collected during Economic Census are useful for socio-economic developmental planning at
state and district levels. It is being conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) in 2019. Six Economic Censuses, (EC) have been conducted by the
Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation till date.
5) B
DOUBLE DEFLATION
In news because of controversies surrounding GDP growth rate. Double deflation is the
technique used to estimate real value added of an industry. In the double deflation method, real
value added is measured as the difference between real gross output and real intermediate inputs.
Double deflation is the conceptually preferred method of computing real value added because it
requires fewer assumptions about the relationships among gross output and intermediate inputs.
India has subscribed to the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF had raised certain issues on the usage of double deflation in the
Indian GDP series and India had informed IMF that the existing data availability does not permit
its application in India at present. In view of divergent views, the Advisory Committee on
National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) had not agreed to adoption of double deflation at this
stage. Moreover, double deflation is used in only a few countries that have a Producers Price
Index (PPI) to deflate the inputs.
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ENVIRONMENT
Questions
1) Consider the following statements about the Pichavaram mangroves :-

1. It is the second largest in the country after Sundarbans.
2. Avicennia marina and Rhizophora are the predominant flora.
3. It is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sand bar.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
2) Which of the following are Olive Ridley Nesting sites in Odisha ?
1. Gahirmatha marine sanctuary
2. Rushikulya coast
3. Bahuda river mouth
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
3) Consider the following statements about Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) :-
1. It is caused by viruses only.
2. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the major cause of AES in India.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both of the above
4) Which of the following states given has declared Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) as a ―
―state festival‖?
a) Kerala
b) Nagaland
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Manipur
5) Consider the following statements about End of Childhood Index :-
1. It was released by Save the Children, a non-profit, on May 28, 2019.
2. Countries are evaluated on eight parameters on the wellbeing of those up to 19 years of age —
child mortality, malnutrition, lack of education, child labour, early marriage, adolescent birth,
displacement by conflict and child homicide.
3. Singapore has topped the list.
a) 1 and 3 only
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b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
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Explanations
1) D
The Pichavaram mangroves are the second largest in the country after Sundarbans and are not
only valuable as they act as carbon sinks but also form an important line of protection for the
coast from natural disasters like cyclones, floods and tsunami. It is separated from the Bay of
Bengal by a sand bar. The Pichavaram mangrove, a bio shield that protected the stretch of the
coast from natural calamities such as the 2004 tsunami, is facing a threat from hydrocarbon
exploration. Avicennia marina and Rhizophora are the predominant flora and act as a buffer and
prevent tidal onslaught.
2) D
Beach at Bahuda river mouth in Odisha being developed to lure the turtles. The Odisha forest
department is all set to add another olive ridley mass nesting site to its wildlife map. It has
started preparing the beach at the Bahuda river mouth in Ganjam district to lure the endangered
turtles to come over for mass nesting next year. Around 3-km stretch of the beach from Sunapur
to Anantpur at Bahuda rookery is being developed as a possible olive ridley mass nesting site.
The Bahuda rookery is located around 20 km to the south of Rushikulya rookery coast, a major
mass nesting site of olive ridleys on the Indian coastline. Gahirmatha marine sanctuary and
Rushikulya rookery coast in Ganjam district are main Olive Ridley Nesting sites in Odisha. Of
these sites, Gahirmatha marine sanctuary is largest rookery (mass nesting site) of Olive Ridley
turtles,
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3) B
Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) including Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a group of
clinically similar neurologic manifestation caused by several different viruses, bacteria, fungus,
parasites, spirochetes, chemical/ toxins etc. The outbreak of JE usually coincides with the
monsoon and post monsoon period when the density of mosquitoes increases while encephalitis
due to other viruses specially entero-viruses occurs throughout the year as it is a water borne
disease. Viruses are the main causative agents in AES cases, although other sources such as
bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemicals, toxins and noninfectious agents have also
been reported over the past few decades. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the major cause of
AES in India (ranging from 5%-35%). Nipah virus, Zika virus are also found as causative agents
for AES.
4) C
The government of Arunachal Pradesh on January 20 declared the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival
(PPHF)–the state‘s only conservation festival, as a ―state festival‖. The first-ever PPHF was
held on January 16–18, 2015. The organizers had a number of objectives in mind—to recognise
the role played by the resident Nyishi tribe in conserving hornbills in the Pakke Tiger Reserve
(PTR), to devise alternative sources of income for a region that relies on hunting and logging,
and to tell the rest of the country about the wonders of the PTR and its surrounding areas. As part
of the festival, visitors are treated to cultural programmes, food stalls, plays, sightseeing, river
and village walks, bird-watching, screenings of short films as well as local tribal sports and
dances. PPHF had helped in creating awareness on nature conservation and lauded the Nyishi
tribe for its part in putting the festival on the national map.
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5) D
India ranks 113 in 176 countries on the wellbeing of children, according to the End of Childhood
Index. The country stood at 116 among 172 countries in 2018. The index is part of Changing
Lives in Our Lifetime - Global Childhood Report, 2019 and was released by Save the Children, a
non-profit, on May 28, 2019. Countries are evaluated on eight parameters on the wellbeing of
those up to 19 years of age — child mortality, malnutrition, lack of education, child labour, early
marriage, adolescent birth, displacement by conflict and child homicide. In its neighbourhood,
India ranked fourth, behind Bhutan (98), Sri Lanka (56) and China (36). Singapore tops the list
and eight European countries figure among the top 10. South Korea stands at the 10th position
and at the bottom are African countries performing poorly on all indicators. However, India
has improved significantly on child mortality from 39 deaths per 1000 live births in 2017. This is
still way worse than the goal of 25 or fewer deaths set my Millennium Development Goals.
More than 38 per cent Indian children are stunted. In China this number is 8.1 per cent, Sri
Lanka (17.3 per cent) and Bhutan (33.6 per cent). Every fifth Indian child is out of school at
primary and secondary levels and more than 11 per cent in the 5-17 age groups are child
labourers. Globally, the rate of child marriage has reduced by 25 per cent in 2019. In South Asia,
India has performed significantly well where child marriage is down 51 per cent since 2000 and
63 percent since 1990. There are three million fewer teen births now than 2000 worldwide. India
has successfully cut the teenage birth rate by 63 per cent since 2000 and 75 per cent since 1990.
This results in nearly two million fewer teen births in the country. Indian progress alone accounts
for almost three quarters of decline in teen births worldwide. This means now in India more girls
manage to stay in school and have better access to sexual and reproductive health services. This
indicates a better socio-economic progress in the country.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Questions
1) Arrange the following cities from East to West :-

1. Ashgabat
2. Tashkent
3. Astana
4. Bishkek
a) 4-2-3-1
b) 1-3-2-4
c) 1-2-3-4
d) 4-3-2-1
2) The territory of Israel shares border with which of the following water bodies:
1. Red Sea
2. Mediterranean Sea
3. Dead Sea
4. Sea of Galilee
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1,2 and 3 only
d) 1,2,3 and 4 only
3) In the context of Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), which of the following statement(s)
is/are true?
1. Only the United States extends the GSP benefits to the developing countries.
2. Only the wholly owned products qualify under the rules of origin.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
4) Which of the following counties is not a member of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
a) Pakistan
b) Russia
c) USA
d) Brazil
5) Which of the following maintains the Currency Monitoring List?
a) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) World Trade Organisation (WHO)
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Explanations
1) A
2) D
3) D
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Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a preferential tariff system extended by developed
countries (also known as preference giving countries or donor countries) to developing countries
(also known as preference receiving countries or beneficiary countries).
GSP to Indian goods is presently extended by 29 developed countries. Only such products of a
beneficiary country (like India) that fulfil the requirements of the rules of origin laid down by the
importing country, are considered eligible for preferential tariff treatment on import into the
markets of donor countries. Rules of origin comprise a set of requirements laid down by the
importing country, which must be fulfilled by a product to be eligible for preferential tariff
treatment upon import in that country.
Products exported from India can be divided into two groups — Wholly Obtained Products and
Products with Import Content. Wholly Obtained Products are those, which have been entirely
 Grown
 Extracted from the Soil
 Harvested within the country
 Manufactured exclusively from the above
Products With Import Content qualify for GSP if the materials, parts or components of
imported or unknown origin used in their manufacture have undergone Sufficient Working or
Processing in India. On the other hand, a product using imported materials is non-originating if
the imported materials have only been subject to minimal operations in India
4) A
5) D
 The Trump administration on Tuesday removed India from its Department of Treasury‘s
currency monitoring list of major trading partners, citing certain developments and steps being
taken by New Delhi which address some of its major concerns. Switzerland is the other nation
that has been removed by the US from its currency monitoring list which among others include
China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.
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 India for the first time was placed by the US in its currency monitoring list of countries with
potentially questionable foreign exchange policies in May 2018 along with five other countries
- China, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland.
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GEOGRAPHY
Questions
1) ‗Push and Pull factors‘ are two sets of factors that influence ‗Migration‘ . Which of the
following are true in context with the same?
1. Pull factors make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons like unemployment, poor
living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-
economic backwardness.
2. Push factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin for
reasons like better job opportunities and living conditions, peace and stability, security of life and
property and pleasant climate.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) The term ―Urban Sprawl‖ is often in news . Which one among the following best describes the
term.
a) A medium-sized human settlement that is generally larger than a village but smaller than a
city,
b) An increase in a population in cities and towns versus rural areas.
c) It refers to the migration of a population from populated towns and cities to low density
residential development over more and more rural land.
3) Which of the following straits are not associated with String of Pearls?
1. Strait of Malacca
2. Bering Strait
3. Lombok Strait
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
4) Akademik Lomonosov has been in news recently. It is :
a) World‘s Only Floating Nuclear Power Unit
b) World‘s Only Floating Wetland
c) World‘s Only Mach-5 Spacecraft
5) Which of the following is incorrect in context with ‗Truck Farming‘?
1. The regions where farmers specialise in fruits only, the farming is known as truck farming.
2. The distance of truck farms from the market is governed by the distance that a truck can cover
overnight, hence the name truck farming.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
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d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanations
1) D
Migration may be permanent, temporary or seasonal. It may take place from rural to rural areas,
rural to urban areas, urban to urban areas and urban to rural areas. People migrate for a better
economic and social life. There are two sets of factors that influence migration. The Push factors
make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons like unemployment, poor living
conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-economic
backwardness. The Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the
place of origin for reasons like better job opportunitiesand living conditions, peace and stability,
security of life and property and pleasant climate.
2) C
Urban Sprawl
It refers to the migration of a population from populated towns and cities to low density
residential development over more and more rural land. The end result is the spreading of a city
and its suburbs over more and more rural land. In other words, urban sprawl is defined as low
density residential and commercial development on undeveloped land. Most of the time, people
will move from these areas to try to find better areas to live.
3) B
The String of Pearls is a geopolitical theory on potential Chinese intentions in the Indian Ocean
region (IOR). It refers to the network of Chinese military and commercial facilities and
relationships along its sea lines of communication, which extend from the Chinese mainland to
Port Sudan in the Horn of Africa. The sea lines run through several major maritime choke points
such as the Strait of Mandeb, the Strait of Malacca, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Lombok Strait
as well as other strategic maritime centers in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and
Somalia.
4) A
It is the world‘s only floating nuclear power unit. (Russia)
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5) A
• The regions where farmers specialise in vegetables only, the farming is know as truck farming.
• The distance of truck farms from the market is governed by the distance that a truck can cover
overnight, hence the name truck farming
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