Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an :
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ASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the Asian Development Bank
World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital
Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment
UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world.
Consider the following statements :
1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.
2. TFA is a part of WTO’s Bali Ministerial Package of 2013.
3. TFA came into force in January 2016.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
With reference to the ‘National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’, consider the following statements :
1. It reiterates India’s commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement.
2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the countries of the world?
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World Economic Forum
UN Human Rights Council
UN Women
None of the above
With reference to "AGMARK", which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1. "AGMARK" is the sign of quality of agricultural products.
2. Certificate of "AGMARK" is issued by Food Corporation of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
1. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting financial inclusion in the country.
2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ scheme?
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?
1. To supply credit to small business units
2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.
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