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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Variable Rate Repo (VRR), choose the incorrect
Statement :

A. Variable Rate Repo (VRR) is a tool used by the RBI to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system.

B. VRR is a market-determined rate which is generally more than the Repo Rate.

C. VRR auctions allow banks to borrow from the RBI at a market-determined rate, which is generally lower than the Repo Rate but not below the Reverse Repo Rate.

D. Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) is conducted by the RBI to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system.

Q.2. With reference to the National Mission on Edible Oils Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), consider the following statements :

1. The Mission aims to significantly enhance domestic oilseed production and advancing the goal of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in edible oils, to reduce import dependency.

2. NMEO-Oilseeds will offer environmental benefits and utilizing fallow lands productively.

3. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for edible oilseeds is determined by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers. Welfare to ensure remunerative prices for farmers.

Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Inheritance Tax in India :

1. Inheritance tax is levied on property/asset inherited upon an individual's death. India currently does not impose an Inheritance Tax

2. Estate Duty was abolished in 1985, which is levied on the total value of a deceased person's estate.

Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the Preston Curve, Choose the correct option :

A. The Preston Curve suggests that life expectancy continues to increase proportionally with per capita income, regardless of a country's economic status.

B. It was introduced by economist Paul Preston in 1985 to explain the relationship between economic growth and health outcomes.

C. According to the Preston Curve, as per capita income rises, life expectancy always increases at the same rate across all income levels.

D. The Preston Curve indicates that beyond a certain level of per capita income, further economic growth has a diminishing impact on life expectancy.

Q.2.Consider the following statements regarding the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) :

1. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) was the first industrial corridor approved under NICDP in 2007.

2. The National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) is implemented by NIII Aayog and monitored by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Q.3.India's first proposed research testbed to study Nor'westers has been in the news. Identify the correct statements regarding Nor'westers :

1. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation.

2. In Assam, these storms are known as "Bardoisila".

Q.1. Consider the following pairs :

1. Onge Tribe: Andaman
2. Chenchu tribe: Andhra Pradesh
3. Mashco piro tribe : Peru

Q.2. Recently 'Gharcholas' received the Geographical Indication tag. Which state is it associated with?

A. Gujarat

B. West Bengal

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Nagaland

Q.3. The Philadelphi Corridor lies along the border between which two regions?

A. Gaza and Israel
B. Gaza and Egypt
C. Egypt and Saudi Arabia
D. Israel and Lebanon

Q.1. Sundhnuksgigar Volcano has been in news recently. It is located in :

A. South Africa
B. Iceland
C. Russia
D. Japan