1) Which of the following statements about Common Service Centres (CSCs) is/are correct?
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Answer: B
Explanation: CSCs are designed to provide digital access and services particularly in rural and remote areas, not primarily urban. They were established under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) in 2006 and are managed by Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).
2) Which of the following services are offered by Common Service Centres (CSCs)?
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Explanation: CSCs offer a wide range of services including e-Governance (Aadhaar, PAN Card, etc.) , Financial Services (banking, insurance) , Education (online education, skill development) , and Healthcare (telemedicine).
3) The is UPI- PayNow Linkage is a joint initiative between which two entities?
Answer: B
Explanation: The UPI-PayNow linkage is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
4) The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) functions under the nodal Ministry of:
Answer: C
Explanation: CARA's nodal ministry is the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
5) Which of the following statements regarding counselling in the adoption process, as mandated by CARA, is/are correct?
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Answer: C
Explanation: Pre-adoption counselling is mandatory for prospective adoptive parents. Post-adoption counselling is provided in specific situations, including but not limited to, non-adjustment. Counselling for biological parents surrendering their children has also been mandated
6) Which Maratha fort is known as the "Troy of the East" and is located in Tamil Nadu?
Explanation: Gingee/Jinji Fort, located in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, is known as the ‘Troy of the East’.
7) What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF)?
Answer: B
Explanation: Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) represents the net increase in the value of fixed assets over a specific period of time in an economy.
8) Why is green hydrogen generally rejected as a direct fuel for shipping?
Explanation: Shipping will not use green hydrogen directly because of issues with storage and transportation of hydrogen, a highly volatile fuel.
9) Which of the following measures can help India become a marine green fuel production hub?
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Explanation: Sovereign guarantees, PLI schemes for electrolysers, and leveraging Multilateral development bank funds are all mentioned as ways to help India become a marine green fuel production hub.
10) Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 core industries covered in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
Answer: C
Explanation: The 8 core industries covered are Refinery Products, Electricity, Steel, Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Cement & Fertilisers. Automobiles are not listed among the 8 core industries