UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 48

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 48

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):
  1. PMBJP campaign launched by Ministry of Health to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses
  2. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementation agency for PMBJP
Which of the following above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 1 Explanation: 
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses. PMBJP stores have been set up to provide generic drugs, which are available at lesser prices but are equivalent in quality and efficacy as expensive branded drugs. It was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in November 2008 under the name Jan Aushadi Campaign. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementation agency for PMBJP
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The corporate affairs ministry, has been deregistering companies. Which of the following statements is/are correct about deregistration?
1) For not carrying out business activities for a long period and defaulting on compulsory filings.
2) Directors associated with such non-compliant companies are disqualified.
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither
Question 2 Explanation: 

Self explanatory
Source: The HIndu "
Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The National Crisis Management Committee helps with effective coordination and implementation of response and relief measures in the wake of disasters. It is chaired by
A
Minister of Home Affairs
B
Prime Minister
C
Vice-President
D
Cabinet Secretary
Question 3 Explanation: 
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"The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) met here today under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri PK Sinha to discuss the current flood situation in Tamil Nadu."

http://www.ndmindia.nic.in/management/ncmc.html "

Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There have been demands to cut 'derogatory references' to a community called 'Nadar' in a textbook followed by CBSE. This community resides in which part of India?
A
Southern region
B
Eastern region
C
Western region
D
Central region
Question 4 Explanation: 

Sasikala Pushpa, MP from Tamil Nadu, has urged Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar to remove "derogatory references" to the Nadar community of the State from the Class 9 social science textbook followed by the CBSE. "I would like to bring to your kind notice [that] Standard IX CBSE social science book, page no. 168, clearly brings derogatory remarks about the Nadar community, referred [to] as 'Shanars' - which is an abusive word and a socially stigmatised concept," the letter handed over by the Rajya Sabha MP, who was expelled from the AIADMK some months ago, to the HRD Minister said.

Ms. Pushpa claimed that the Nadars had been rulers. "The Nadar community is not a lower caste, as mentioned in the CBSE book; rather, they have been rulers of South India at one point of time," Ms. Pushpa said.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cut-derogatory-references-to-nadars-in-textbook-mp/article9335604.ece

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Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is likely to happen as a consequence of India's recent initiation of crude oil imports from USA? 1.It will mitigate the risks arising out of geo-political disruptions and enhance energy security for India 2.It will aggravate the trade imbalance between India and Iran Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 5 Explanation: 

India has a significant trade deficit with Iran since 2006-07 on account of surge in oil imports. Diversifying its crude oil import basket (procuring now from USA as well) means that India's dependence of countries such as Iran and Saudi for crude oil shipments will decrease, thereby reducing India's trade deficit with these countries.

Additionally, India has a favourable trade balance with USA. India's crude oil imports will reduce USA's trade deficit with us.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/us-energy-secretary-to-visit-india/article22661893.ece ;

From 2016: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/indias-trade-with-iran-set-to-increase/article8155000.ece ;

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There are 5 questions to complete.