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Consider the following statements:                                                                         ...Read more

Consider the following statements:                                                                                                        [2023]

Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable.

Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the ‘Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002‘.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InVITs) gather funds from investors, which are subsequently directed into infrastructure projects. As pooled investment vehicles, they function similarly to mutual funds. However, while mutual funds predominantly invest in stocks and bonds, InVITs focus on infrastruRead more

    Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InVITs) gather funds from investors, which are subsequently directed into infrastructure projects. As pooled investment vehicles, they function similarly to mutual funds. However, while mutual funds predominantly invest in stocks and bonds, InVITs focus on infrastructure-related ventures. The returns generated by InVITs are distributed to investors through four primary methods: interest on capital, dividends, rental income, and repayment of capital. Previously, interest, dividends, and rental income earned by unit holders were taxable, but repayment of capital was exempt from tax. However, the Finance Act of 2023 introduced a provision to tax certain portions of capital repayment in specific cases, making Statement 1 incorrect. Additionally, the Finance Act of 2021 amended the SARFAESI Act of 2002 to recognize pooled investment vehicles, including REITs and InVITs, as borrowers under the Act, making Statement 2 correct.

    Therefore, the correct answer is Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

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Consider the following statements:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following statements:                                                                                      [2023]
1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    On evaluating each statement one by one: Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake: This is correct. The Jhelum River flows into the Wular Lake, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake: This is incorrect. Kolleru LakRead more

    On evaluating each statement one by one:

    • Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake: This is correct. The Jhelum River flows into the Wular Lake, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located in Jammu and Kashmir.
    • Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake: This is incorrect. Kolleru Lake, situated between the Krishna and Godavari deltas, is primarily fed by the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru rivers, not directly by the Krishna River.
    • Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake: This is correct. The Kanwar Lake, also known as Kabar Taal, is a natural oxbow lake formed by the meandering of the Gandak River in the Begusarai district of Bihar.

    Based on the evaluation, two of the statements are correct. The correct answer is: Only two

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Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of ‘sterilization?                                            ...Read more

Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of ‘sterilization?                                                                                                                                                    [2023]

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    Sterilization refers to actions taken by the central bank (in this case, the Reserve Bank of India) to manage the impact of foreign capital flows on the domestic money supply. Open Market Operations (OMOs) are one such tool where the central bank buys or sells government securities in the open markeRead more

    Sterilization refers to actions taken by the central bank (in this case, the Reserve Bank of India) to manage the impact of foreign capital flows on the domestic money supply. Open Market Operations (OMOs) are one such tool where the central bank buys or sells government securities in the open market to influence liquidity and control inflation or currency appreciation/depreciation. This process helps in managing the domestic monetary base without affecting other macroeconomic variables. Therefore, the correct answer is Conducting ‘Open Market Operations’.

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Consider the following fauna:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following fauna:                                                                                                                 [2023]
1. Lion-tailed Macaque
2. Malabar Civet
3. Sambar Deer

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    Lion-tailed Macaque: This species is primarily diurnal, meaning it is active during the day and rests at night. They are known for their distinctive mane and tail tuft, and they inhabit the rainforests of the Western Ghats in India. Malabar Civet: The Malabar Civet is generally nocturnal. It is mostRead more

    1. Lion-tailed Macaque: This species is primarily diurnal, meaning it is active during the day and rests at night. They are known for their distinctive mane and tail tuft, and they inhabit the rainforests of the Western Ghats in India.
    2. Malabar Civet: The Malabar Civet is generally nocturnal. It is most active during the night and is rarely seen during the day. It is a critically endangered species native to the Western Ghats and nearby regions.
    3. Sambar Deer: The Sambar Deer is largely nocturnal or crepuscular (active during twilight). It tends to be most active during the early morning and late evening but can also be seen foraging at night.

    Given this information, two of the listed fauna (Malabar Civet and Sambar Deer) are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset. Therefore, the correct answer is: Only two.

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Asked: 7 months agoIn: , ,
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With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:                                      [2023]Literary workAuthorDevichandraguptaBilhanaHammira-MahakavyaNayachandra SuriMilinda-panhaNagarjunaNitivakyamritaSomadeva Suri 

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:                                      [2023]

Literary work

Author

Devichandragupta

Bilhana

Hammira-Mahakavya

Nayachandra Suri

Milinda-panha

Nagarjuna

Nitivakyamrita

Somadeva Suri

 

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    Devichandragupta is a political drama in Sanskrit authored by Vishakhadutta. This play explores themes of power and intrigue in ancient India. The Hammira-Mahakavya, crafted by Nayachandra Suri in the 15th century, is a renowned Sanskrit epic that narrates the legendary life of King Hammira of the CRead more

    Devichandragupta is a political drama in Sanskrit authored by Vishakhadutta. This play explores themes of power and intrigue in ancient India.

    The Hammira-Mahakavya, crafted by Nayachandra Suri in the 15th century, is a renowned Sanskrit epic that narrates the legendary life of King Hammira of the Chahamana dynasty.

    The Milindapanho, attributed to Nagasena (who some historians, like R.S. Sharma in NCERT, refer to as Nagarjuna), features a philosophical dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Menander and the Buddhist monk Nagasena.

    Lastly, the Nitivakyamrita, authored by Somadeva Suri, serves as an esteemed treatise on governance, structured into 32 insightful chapters.

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Consider the following markets:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following markets:                                                                                                              [2023]
1.  Government Bond Market
2. Call Money Market
3. Treasury Bill Markets
4. Stock Market

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    The capital markets typically include financial markets where long-term debt (bonds) or equity-backed securities (stocks) are bought and sold. Let's analyze the given options: Government Bond Market: This is part of the capital market as it deals with long-term securities (bonds). Call Money Market:Read more

    The capital markets typically include financial markets where long-term debt (bonds) or equity-backed securities (stocks) are bought and sold. Let’s analyze the given options:

    1. Government Bond Market: This is part of the capital market as it deals with long-term securities (bonds).
    2. Call Money Market: This is part of the money market, not the capital market, as it deals with very short-term funds (usually overnight loans).
    3. Treasury Bill Markets: Treasury bills are short-term debt instruments, which are part of the money market, not the capital market.
    4. Stock Market: This is part of the capital market as it involves trading equity-backed securities.

    Therefore, only two of the above markets, the Government Bond Market and the Stock Market, are included in capital markets. The correct answer is Only two.

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Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?                              ...Read more

Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?                                                                    [2023]

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    The correct answer is: Honey Bees. Honey bees perform the "waggle dance" to communicate the direction and distance of a food source to other members of their hive. The dance involves a series of movements, including waggling their bodies and making figure-eight patterns, to convey information aboutRead more

    The correct answer is: Honey Bees. Honey bees perform the “waggle dance” to communicate the direction and distance of a food source to other members of their hive. The dance involves a series of movements, including waggling their bodies and making figure-eight patterns, to convey information about the location of nectar, pollen, or water. This sophisticated form of communication is crucial for the foraging efficiency and survival of the colony. Neither butterflies, dragonflies, nor wasps use this method of communication.

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Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?                                        ...Read more

Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?                                                                                                                           [2023]

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    The best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland, is: Rann of Kutch. The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India, is a vast salt marshland that was formed due to the geological processes involving tectonic activity and fluctuations in sea level over time. TheseRead more

    The best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland, is: Rann of Kutch. The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India, is a vast salt marshland that was formed due to the geological processes involving tectonic activity and fluctuations in sea level over time. These repeated sea level changes have contributed to the unique landscape of salt flats and marshes in the region.

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Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?       [2023]

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?       [2023]

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    The ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who constructed a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city is Devaraya I

    The ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who constructed a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city is Devaraya I

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Consider the following statements:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following statements:                                                                                                         [2023]
1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3.  Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar
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    Let's break down the statements: The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds: This is correct. Niger seeds are one of the crops for which the Government of India declares a Minimum Support Price (MSP) to support farmers. Niger is cultivated as a KhariRead more

    Let’s break down the statements:

    1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds: This is correct. Niger seeds are one of the crops for which the Government of India declares a Minimum Support Price (MSP) to support farmers.
    2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop: This is correct. Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) is typically grown as a Kharif crop, particularly in rain-fed areas of India.
    3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking: This is correct. Niger seed oil is used for cooking, especially among some tribal communities in India due to its nutritional and medicinal properties.

    Thus, all three statements are correct. Therefore, the correct answer is All three.

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