15 May 2014
Today’s Questions
1. With reference to the Rashtriya Rifles, consider the following statements
- It is a counter-insurgency/anti-terrorist force
- It works under the authority of the Ministry of Defence
- It is a paramilitary force
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All
2. With reference to Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Service, consider the following statements about polio
- It allows subscribers to retain their existing Mobile Telephone Number even when they switch from one access service provider to another
- India is the first country in the world to launch this service
- Introduction of MNP has compelled Service providers to offer innovative, affordable and competitive Tariff plans for the benefit of the masses
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. 1 and 3 Only
3. With reference to teledensity in India, consider the following statements
- Teledensity is the number of telephone connections for every hundred individuals living within an area
- In India, the teledensity figures are derived from the subscriber data provided by the operators and the population projections published by the office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India
- Delhi has highest and Uttar Pradesh has lowest teledensity in India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All
4. Consider the following statements
- The government has exempted loading, unloading, packing, storage and warehousing of rice from service tax.
- The government has exempted loading, unloading, packing, storage and warehousing of paddy from service tax.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
5. Consider the following statements
- Individuals holding pattas under Forest Rights Act, FRA( 2006) are eligible for 150 days of wage employment under MGNREGA
- The government has fixed minimum wage under the MGNREG Act, which must be strictly followed by all state governments
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
Sources: PIB Releases
1.
Solution: c)
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102540
http://uidai.gov.in/all-about-uidai/uidai-background.html
2.
Solution: d)
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=70406
3.
Solution: b)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_River_(Korea)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yalu_River
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102564
4.
Solution: a)
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102585
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawoodi_Bohra
5.
Solution: d)
