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Consider the following statements and select the incorrect option. a) FCRA registrations are granted to individuals or associations that have definite cultural, economic, educational, religious, and social programmes. b) Once granted, FCRA registration is valid for five years. c) Interest earned from foreign contribution (FC) is not considered a foreign contribution. d) Donations given by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) cannot be treated as ‘foreign contribution’. Question: What is Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontiere )? [UPSC 2006] 1. An agency formed by the international olympic committee to check misuse of drugs by sports persons 2. A non-governmental organiz n which specialised in international humanitarian aid and emergency medical assistance. 3. An organization to develop applications of nanotechnology in medicine. 4. An organization of medical practitioners funded by the european union which carries out research against spread of AIDS Question: Consider the following statements about the financial legislation of NGOs 1. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensures that the recipients of foreign contributions for the stated purpose for which such contribution has been obtained. 2. Foreign funding of voluntary organizations in India is regulated under FCRA act and is implemented by the Ministry of finance. Select the correct answer using the code given below {a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above MCQs Questions: Who among the following first launched self Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage programme? (a) NABARD (b) RRB (c) SBI Question: Grihalaxmi Self Help Group (SHG) which received got the National Award for best performing SHG is based in (a) Maharashtra (b) Jharkhand (c) Dethi (d) Bihar 2. Which of the following banks are part of the famous SHG-Bank linkage programme for microfinance in India ? 1. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) 2. Cooperative banks 3. Commercial banks Select the correct option from the codes given below: land 2 only land 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2and3 How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options for the rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas. 2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development. 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diese] pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 1. 1and 2 only 2. 2only 3. land 3 only 4. 1,2and3 42. Which one of the following statements with| regard to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 is correct ? (a) (b) (c) (d) It ensures 175 days of employment to needy persons in rural areas. It gives higher wages to women workers. People are generally given both skilled and unskilled jobs. This is implemented only in rural areas of India. Which one of the following items is not covered under GST ? (a) Cosmetics (b) Medical grade oxygen (ce) Jewellery (d) Petrol Arrange the following events chronologically starting from the earliest : 1, Ahmedabad Mill Strike 2. Champaran Satyagraha 3: Foundation of the Satyagraha Sabha 4, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1,2,3,4 (b) 2,1,3,4 (c) 2,4,1,3 (d) 4,2,1,8 1) Consider the following staternents with respect to Start up Village Entrepreneurship Program 1 it aims to support entrepreneurs in rural areas to set up local enterprises. 2, it is a sub component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana — National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) 3. It was implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? a.Olonly b.O1and 2 only ¢.0.2and 3 only dO12and3 5) With respect to Payments Council of Inala, consider the following statements Lit is an umbrella organization responsible for all retail payments in India. 2. It is an autonomous organisation works under the aegis of Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? a. lonly b. 2only c. Both and 2 d. Neither | nor 2 10) With reference to the Special officer for linguistic minorities, consider the following statements: 1. The reports of Special officer for linguistic minorities are placed before the Parliament by the President. 2. The procedure for removal of Special officer for linguistic minorities is provided in the Constitution Which of the statements given above is/are correct? @. lonly b. 2only ©. Both land 2 . Neither Inor 2 Q8- With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Itis a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization. 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 Q9- The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of (a) ASEAN (b) BRICS (c) OECD (d) WTO Q10- With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments. 2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments. 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2and3

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