UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 245

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 245

Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to National Association of Software and Services Companies(NASSCOM), consider the following statements:
  1. It is a trade association of Indian Institutes of Management and Business Process Outsourcing industry.
  2. It ensures that the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights has been properly implemented.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 11 Explanation: 
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) is a trade association of Indian Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.

NASSCOM role has primarily been to make sure that service quality and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights have been properly implemented in the Indian software and BPO industry. Thus, statement 2 is correct.

About NASSCOM:

  • Established in 1988, NASSCOM is a non-profit organisation.
  • NASSCOM is a global trade body with over 2000 members, of which over 250 are companies from the China, EU, Japan, US and UK. NASSCOM's member companies are in the business of software development, software services, software products, IT-enabled/BPO services and E-Commerce.NASSCOM facilitates business and trade in software and services and encourages the advancement of research in software technology.
  • It is registered under the Indian Societies Act, 1860.
Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) refers to the restructured Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MsDP). What makes the PMJVK different from MsDP? 1.The population criteria has been lowered to 50%, viz. the programme will be implemented in such clusters of villages which have at least 50% population of minority communities. 2.Towns which are found to be backward in terms of either or both parameters - basic amenities and socio-economic indicators - will be taken up as Minority Concentration Towns. 3.'Minorities' under the programme have been redefined as religious minorities within a particular state. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
3 only
Question 12 Explanation: 

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired recently approved the proposal for renaming and restructuring of MsDP as PMJVK. The CCEA also approved its continuation during the remaining period of the 14th Finance Commission.

The criteria for identification of Minority Concentration Towns and Clusters of Villages have been rationalised by lowering the population percentage criteria of Minority Communities and fulfilment of backwardness parameters in the following manners:-

  • For MCTs, refer statement 2.
  • Corrected statement 1: Earlier only those Cluster of Villages which were having at-least 50% population of Minority Community were taken. Now the population criteria has been lowered to 25%.

Additional Information:

  • The Programme aims to address development deficits in the identified minority concentration areas. The identification of minority concentration areas has been done on the basis of presence of substantial population of notified Minority Communities (Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Zoroastrians, Buddhists and Jains) based on Census, 2011.
  • The area to be covered under PMJVK would be 57% more as compared to the existing MsDP.
  • The MsDP covered 196 district of the country whereas PMJVK will cover 308 districts of the country.
  • 80% of the resources under the PMJVK would be earmarked for projects related to education, health and skill development.
  • 33 to 40% of resources under the PMJVK would be specifically allocated for women centric projects.
  • A provision to bring all implementing agencies under Public Finance Management System(PFMS) and its effective use ensured to monitor fund utilization has been made in PMJVK.
  • MsDP has been identified as one of the Core of the Core Schemes under National Development Agenda in the Report of the Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, which was constituted by NITI Aayog.

PIB 1;

Improvisation: PIB 2;

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Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct?
  1. The grounds of removal of Supreme Court judges are proved misbehaviour or incapacity only.
  2. The motion for removal of Supreme Court judges can be passed only by special majority of each House of Parliament.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 13 Explanation: 
Both 1 and 2
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about 'Velu Thampi Dalawa' is/are correct?
  1. He was the Dewan (Dalawa) of the Travancore Empire.
  2. He led a rebellion against the British forces in Travancore.
  3. Battle of Quilon was fought between British and Velu Thampi's men.
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 14 Explanation: 
1, 2 and 3
Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ratio of Gross Cropped Area to the net sown area is called
A
Intensity of crop rotation
B
Crop productivity
C
Cropping Intensity
D
Cropping diversity
Question 15 Explanation: 
Cropping Intensity
There are 15 questions to complete.