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1011.
What does the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) measure?
A Overall economic growth
B Manufacturing and services sector activity
C Inflation rates
D Unemployment levels
1012.
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.
1013.
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
1014.
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.
1015.
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.
1016.
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.
1017.
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
1018.
The Supreme Court upheld the EWS quota, but the criteria for determining eligibility for EWS reservations were also a subject of discussion. Which of the following is generally NOT a criterion for EWS eligibility?
A Annual family income below a certain threshold
B Ownership of agricultural land above a certain limit
C Possession of a residential flat above a certain area
D Being a member of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes
1019.
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the EWS quota was based on the argument that it does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution. What percentage of seats does the EWS quota typically reserve in educational institutions and government jobs?
A 5%
B 10%
C 15%
D 20%
1020.
The Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which introduced reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Which article of the Constitution was amended by this act to enable such reservations?
A Article 15 and Article 16
B Article 14 and Article 15
C Article 16 and Article 17
D Article 15 only