Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 56 men and SSC Tech 27 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from April 2021
Consider the following statements regarding Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS):
1. Under OMSS, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) sells surplus stocks of wheat and rice at pre-determined prices through e-auction in the open market.
2. The FCI conducts a monthly auction to conduct this scheme using the platform of commodity exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which among the following best describes INS Vikramaditya?
It is a guided-missile destroyer.
It is a Kiev-class aircraft carrier.
It is a multi-purpose frigate.
It is a nuclear powered submarine.
Consider the following statements regarding Golden Jackal:
1. It is a medium-sized wolf-like canid that feeds on both plants and meat.
2. It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.
Consider the following statements regarding the General Consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
1. When a state gives general consent to the CBI, the agency is not required to seek fresh permission every time it enters that state in connection with an investigation.
2. Withdrawal of general consent means the CBI cannot continue to investigate any cases in a state.
Consider the following statements regarding Geckos:
1. They are reptiles and are found on all continents.
2. Like snakes, most geckos have a clear protective covering over their eyes.
Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI), which was recently seen in the news, is released by which organization?
World Economic Forum
United Nations Development Programme
World Bank
None of these
With reference to the Execution-Only Platform (EOP), consider the following statements:
1. It is an online platform which facilitates transactions like subscription and redemption in direct plans of schemes of mutual funds.
2. To operate as an EOP an entity needs to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India or the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
1 Only
2 Only
With reference to the India Infrastructure Project Development Funding Scheme (IIPDF), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme which provides necessary funding support for the development of quality Public-Private Partnership projects.
2. Under this scheme the Union Finance Minister is the chairman of the approval committee.
With reference to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, consider the following statements:
1. It is the Central Drug Authority which discharges its functions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940.
2. It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
With reference to Leptospirosis, consider the following statements:
1. It is caused by a bacterium called Leptospira interrogans.
2. It doesn’t transmit to humans from animals.