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81.
What is the Repo Rate?
A The rate at which commercial banks lend to the public.
B The rate at which the RBI lends to commercial banks.
C The rate at which commercial banks lend to each other.
D The rate at which the RBI borrows from commercial banks.
82.
What factors typically contribute to a high Services PMI reading in India?
A Decline in new orders and business activity
B Increased demand, business expansion, and job creation
C Rising input costs and inflationary pressures
D Reduced employment and business closures
83.
A PMI reading above what level generally indicates expansion in the sector?
A 40
B 50
C 60
D 70
84.
What does the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) measure?
A Overall economic growth
B Manufacturing and services sector activity
C Inflation rates
D Unemployment levels
85.
A key aspect of successful skill development initiatives is their alignment with market demands. What is the role of 'Skill India Mission' or similar government programs in this context?
A To provide theoretical knowledge only.
B To certify skills acquired through informal learning.
C To standardize and upgrade vocational training and skill-based learning.
D To discourage private sector participation in training.
86.
These skill development programs often focus on specific sectors relevant to rural economies. Which of the following sectors is typically a focus area for rural skill development?
A Advanced Artificial Intelligence research
B Aerospace engineering
C Agriculture, handicrafts, and rural tourism
D Financial market analysis
87.
The government has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing skill development in rural areas. What is the primary objective of such initiatives?
A To encourage migration to urban areas.
B To create employment opportunities and improve livelihoods in rural India.
C To promote traditional farming methods exclusively.
D To reduce the number of rural educational institutions.
88.
The Plastic Waste Management Rules aim to improve the collection and management of plastic waste. Which of the following is a key objective of these rules?
A To promote the use of single-use plastics.
B To ban all forms of plastic packaging.
C To promote the development of the plastic manufacturing industry.
D To ensure phased reduction and elimination of certain single-use plastics.
89.
The NGT's directive emphasizes the 'polluter pays' principle. What does this principle generally imply in environmental law?
A Polluters should be compensated by the government.
B Polluters are responsible for the costs of cleaning up their pollution.
C Environmental damage should be ignored if it is minor.
D The government bears all environmental remediation costs.
90.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently directed strict compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules. Which year were the Plastic Waste Management Rules first notified in India?
A 2011
B 2016
C 2019
D 2021