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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Extradition, consider the following statements
1. It is the process by which one state, upon the request of another, affects the return of a person for trial for a crime punishable by the laws of the requesting state and committed outside the state of refuge.
2. India has an Extradition treaty also with USA, UK and China.
3. Ministry of Home Affairs, administers the Extradition Act and it processes incoming and outgoing Extradition Requests.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(a) Only one
Extradition is the process by which one state, upon the request of another, affects the return of a person for trial for a crime punishable by the laws of the requesting state and committed outside the state of refuge.
At present India has an Extradition treaty with more than 40 countries and Extradition agreement with 11 countries. Countries apart from the ones given below have no Extradition Treaty or Extradition Arrangement with India.
India has extradition treaties with the United States and the United Kingdom, but not with China (Statement 2 is incorrect).
Consular, Passport and Visa Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, administers the Extradition Act and it processes incoming and outgoing Extradition Requests. (Statement 3 is incorrect).
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(a) Only one
Extradition is the process by which one state, upon the request of another, affects the return of a person for trial for a crime punishable by the laws of the requesting state and committed outside the state of refuge.
At present India has an Extradition treaty with more than 40 countries and Extradition agreement with 11 countries. Countries apart from the ones given below have no Extradition Treaty or Extradition Arrangement with India.
India has extradition treaties with the United States and the United Kingdom, but not with China (Statement 2 is incorrect).
Consular, Passport and Visa Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, administers the Extradition Act and it processes incoming and outgoing Extradition Requests. (Statement 3 is incorrect).
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE), consider the following statements
1. It is defined as the expenditure incurred by the resident households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISH) on final consumption of goods and services.
2. It is based on the expenditure made entirely within the country.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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(a) 1 Only
The Private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) is defined as the expenditure incurred by the resident households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISH) on final consumption of goods and services, whether made within or outside the economic territory. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) is the spending by households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISHs) on goods and services, whether made within or outside the economic territory. It includes:
• New durable and non-durable goods (except land)
• Services
• Imputed gross rent of owner-occupied dwellings
• Consumption of own-account production evaluated at producers’ prices
• Payments in kind of wages and salaries valued at cost
The resident households and NPISHs incur expenditure while traveling abroad, while non-resident households, NPISHs and extra territorial bodies make final consumption expenditure within the economic territory of the country.
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(a) 1 Only
The Private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) is defined as the expenditure incurred by the resident households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISH) on final consumption of goods and services, whether made within or outside the economic territory. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) is the spending by households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISHs) on goods and services, whether made within or outside the economic territory. It includes:
• New durable and non-durable goods (except land)
• Services
• Imputed gross rent of owner-occupied dwellings
• Consumption of own-account production evaluated at producers’ prices
• Payments in kind of wages and salaries valued at cost
The resident households and NPISHs incur expenditure while traveling abroad, while non-resident households, NPISHs and extra territorial bodies make final consumption expenditure within the economic territory of the country.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Antarctic Treaty’
1. Twelve countries including India were the original signatories of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959.
2. The treaty designated Antarctica as a “no man’s land”, outside the bounds of international geopolitical competition.
3. As per the treaty, nuclear testing or disposal of radioactive waste materials shall be prohibited anywhere in Antarctica.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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(b) Only two
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the USSR, the United Kingdom, and the United States — (Twelve countries) were the original signatories to the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed on December 1, 1959. (Statement 1 is not correct)
The treaty came into force in 1961, and a total of 56 countries — including India, in 1983 — have joined it since then.
The Antarctic Treaty, which was signed during the Cold War, effectively designated Antarctica as a “no man’s land”, outside the bounds of international geopolitical competition.
• Antarctica shall be used only for peaceful purposes, and no militarisation or fortification shall be allowed.
• All signatories will have the freedom to carry out scientific investigations, and should share plans for scientific programmes, extend required cooperation, and freely make available the data gathered.
• Nuclear testing or disposal of radioactive waste materials shall be prohibited anywhere in Antarctica.
India is hosting the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also known as the Antarctic Parliament, from May 20-30 in Kochi.
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(b) Only two
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the USSR, the United Kingdom, and the United States — (Twelve countries) were the original signatories to the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed on December 1, 1959. (Statement 1 is not correct)
The treaty came into force in 1961, and a total of 56 countries — including India, in 1983 — have joined it since then.
The Antarctic Treaty, which was signed during the Cold War, effectively designated Antarctica as a “no man’s land”, outside the bounds of international geopolitical competition.
• Antarctica shall be used only for peaceful purposes, and no militarisation or fortification shall be allowed.
• All signatories will have the freedom to carry out scientific investigations, and should share plans for scientific programmes, extend required cooperation, and freely make available the data gathered.
• Nuclear testing or disposal of radioactive waste materials shall be prohibited anywhere in Antarctica.
India is hosting the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also known as the Antarctic Parliament, from May 20-30 in Kochi.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII):
1. It is a joint initiative of G7 to fund infrastructure projects across the world.
2. The India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor is a project under PGII.
3. All the G7 countries signed MoU on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(b) Only two
The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) is a private enterprise-led initiative that aims to help developing countries upgrade their infrastructure by mobilizing up to $600 billion by 2027. The PGII is a rebrand of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and is a collaborative effort by the Group of Seven (G7).
The PGII is different from the BRI, which is a state-driven initiative. The PGII focuses on “softer” outcomes, such as improvements in climate, health, digital technology, and gender equity.
MoU Countries – India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the UAE, France, Germany and Italy (Statement 3 is incorrect).
G7countries include the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union (EU).
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(b) Only two
The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) is a private enterprise-led initiative that aims to help developing countries upgrade their infrastructure by mobilizing up to $600 billion by 2027. The PGII is a rebrand of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and is a collaborative effort by the Group of Seven (G7).
The PGII is different from the BRI, which is a state-driven initiative. The PGII focuses on “softer” outcomes, such as improvements in climate, health, digital technology, and gender equity.
MoU Countries – India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the UAE, France, Germany and Italy (Statement 3 is incorrect).
G7countries include the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union (EU).
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following committees are formed related to Poverty Estimation in India till now?
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(d) All of the Above
Six official committees have so far estimated the number of people living in poverty in India — the working group of 1962; V N Dandekar and N Rath in 1971; Y K Alagh in 1979; D T Lakdawala in 1993; Suresh Tendulkar in 2009; and C Rangarajan in 2014.
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(d) All of the Above
Six official committees have so far estimated the number of people living in poverty in India — the working group of 1962; V N Dandekar and N Rath in 1971; Y K Alagh in 1979; D T Lakdawala in 1993; Suresh Tendulkar in 2009; and C Rangarajan in 2014.