indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following are the features of the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill being introduced in the parliament?

1. The bill allows 49% foreign stakes in insurance firms, which may include both foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign portfolio investment.
2. The limit for paid-up capital for health insurance firms is Rs 100 crore.
3. The management of an insurance company can be in foreign hands.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) All of these

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. After acceptance of Mayaram panel report, any investment more than 10% would be treated as FDI
2. Qualifies Foreign Investors (QFIs) are also a part of FDI.

a) 2 Only

b) 1 and 2 Both

c) 1 Only

d) None

Question : 3

Green PHABLET, a customised low-cost combination of phone and tablet computer, has been launched with the aim to empower

a) Hilly Areas

b) Women

c) Students

d) Farmers

Question : 4

Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘Swachh Bharat Kosh’?

1. Funds will be used for improving cleanliness levels only in rural areas.
2. It will be under the Ministry of Rural Development.
3. Its functioning will be monitored on quarterly basis by Union Minister of Agriculture.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) None of the above

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Central Vigilance Commission CV(c)?

1. Central Vigilance Commission is a statutory body.
2. It has the powers to exercise superintendence over functioning of the Delhi Special Police Establishment.
3. The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the Parliament.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 6

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)?

1. It is a national credit fund for women under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. It extends credit to the women in the informal sector.
3. It extends monetary help to the pregnant women

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these