Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?
Current Affairs and GK
2018
Consider the following statements:1.Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.2.Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?
Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply?1.It can be integrated into any electronic device.2.Online authentication using iris is possible.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?
Consider the following statements:1.As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.2.As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.3.In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.2.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:1.The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidized food grains.2.The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.3.Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements:1.BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.2.While a chip-pin debit card has four factors of authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of authentication.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
International Labour Organization's Convention 138 and 182 are related to
In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?
Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India?1.Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.2.Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centers within our national geographical boundaries.3.Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centers.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The terms 'WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:1.IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.2.IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.3.India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:1.GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.2.GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.3.GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:1.India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.2.The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following items:1.Cereals grains hulled2.Chicken eggs cooked3.Fish processed and canned4.Newspapers containing advertising materialWhich of the above items is/are exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax)?
With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:1.'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.2.'The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.3.Sikkim has become India's first fully organic State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2017
'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?
The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to
With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements:1.A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction.2.Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.3.The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?