UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 234

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 234

Question 41 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to "Sashkat" plan, recently in news, is related to which of the following.
A
penalty on Individual who do not pay income tax
B
aims at resolving the problem of bad loans with public-sector banks
C
aims to improve mid day meal in the School
D
It calls for imprisonment who seek for pre natal sex identification
Question 41 Explanation: 
Sashkat plan, aim to resolve the problem of stressed assets with public-sector banks.
Question 42 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
'Global Pension Index' is released by
A
World Economic Forum
B
World Bank
C
United Nations Development Programme
D
None of the above
Question 42 Explanation: 
It is published by the Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) in collaboration with Mercer, with most of the funding from the State Government of Victoria.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-improves-ranking-in-melbourne-mercer-global-pension-index/articleshow/71724436.cms

Question 43 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently Ministry of Home Affairs launched Digital Police Portal under Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems Project(CCTNS). In reference to this, consider the following statements about CCTNS 1.) CCTNS is a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan of Government of India 2.) It aims to make Police functioning citizen friendly and more transparent by automating the functioning of Police Stations. Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 43 Explanation: 
  • Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) is a plan scheme conceived in the light of experience of a non-plan scheme namely - Common Integrated Police Application (CIPA).
  • CCTNS is a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan of Govt of India.
  • CCTNS aims at creating a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of policing through adopting of principle of e-Governance and creation of a nationwide networking infrastructure for evolution of IT-enabled-state-of-the-art tracking system around 'Investigation of crime and detection of criminals'.
Question 44 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the Union Public Service Commission, consider the following statements:
  1. To be considered for appointment as a member of the Commission, he/she must have held office for at least ten years either under the Union or a State Government
  2. The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
  3. The President must appoint a Chairman before the sitting Chairman is due for retirement
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 44 Explanation: 

"Prof. Syiemlieh joined the Commission as Member on June 25, 2012 and was later appointed to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, UPSC under Article 316 (1A) of the Constitution of India w.e.f. January 4, 2017. He took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, under clause (1) of Article 316 of the Constitution of India, today (3rd April, 2017)."

  • Usually, the Commission consists of nine to eleven members including the chairman.
  • Further, no qualifications are prescribed for the Commission's membership except that one-half of the members of the Commission should be such persons who have held office for at least ten years either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.
  • The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
  • The President can appoint one of the members of the UPSC as an acting chairman in the following two circumstances: (a) When the office of the chairman falls vacant; or (b) When the chairman is unable to perform his functions due to absence or some other reason.

Ch-39, UPSC, Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;

Improvisation: PIB ; "

Question 45 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following pairs

List I List II

  1. Okavango basin Africa
  2. Downs Grassland Europe
  3. Lake Titicaca South America

Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A
2 and 3 only
B
1 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
None
Question 45 Explanation: 

Downs grassland is located in Australia. "

There are 45 questions to complete.