Syllabus
Context: Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), arrested a Chartered Accountant in Hyderabad recently.
Background:-
About Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO):-
Composition:-
Functions:-
MUST READ: CBI and ED
SOURCE: AIR
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Consider the following statements: (2022)
Which of the statements given above is correct?
Q.2) With reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBB)’, which of the following statements is correct? (2022)
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Syllabus
Context: Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has identified 1.06 crore women, who are eligible to benefit from the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (women’s basic income) scheme.
Background:-
About Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai:-
Eligibility:-
Beneficiary families should meet the following economic criteria:-
Significance:-
MUST READ: SAMARTH initiative for women
SOURCE: THE HINDU
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017? (2019)
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Q.2) With reference to the ‘stand up India scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2016)
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Syllabus
Context: The flood in Narmada following the release of water in Narmada Dam displaced thousands in Gujarat recently.
Background:-
About Flood:-
Types of floods:-
There are 3 common types of floods:-
Causes:-
Natural Causes:-
Man-made/Anthropogenic causes:-
Flood Impact in recent years:-
Flood Control Management:-
MUST READ: Urban Flooding
SOURCE: DOWN TO EARTH
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers? (2022)
Q.2) Consider the following statements: (2020)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Syllabus
Context: The Finance Ministry recently, approved various welfare measures for Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees.
Background:-
Under these new measures:-
About Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC):-
IMAGE SOURCE: LIC
Historical Background:-
Salient Features:-
Objectives:-
International Operations of LIC:-
MUST READ: SEBI
SOURCE: AIR
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: (2022)
Which of the statements given above is correct?
Q.2) In India under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits? (2020)
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Syllabus
Context: Recently released World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook report states that Global economic uncertainty is taking a toll on SDG progress.
About World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook:-
IMAGE SOURCE: WEF
Key highlights:-
MUST READ: IMF and World Economic Outlook
SOURCE: BUSINESS TODAY
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements (2022)
Which of the above statements is correct?
Q.2) Which one of the following situations best reflects “Indirect Transfers” often talked about in media recently with reference to India? (2022)
Syllabus
Context: Red-necked phalarope was seen recently in an urban water body in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Background:-
About Shore bird:-
Migration:-
Appearance:-
Conservation status:-
MUST READ: Bird flu
SOURCE: THE HINDU
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Which of the following is not a bird? (2022)
Q.2) Consider the following animals (2021)
To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protects its/their vulnerable parts?
India’s Supply Chain Opportunity
Syllabus
Context: The announcement at the G20 Leaders’ Summit on the landmark India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has the potential to make India an Asian hub in global supply chains.
About Supply Chains:
Reasons for the shift in global supply chains away from China:
Reasons for India’s emergence as an attractive supply chain hub:
Strategies for enhancing India’s manufacturing competitiveness:
Source: Indian Express
About India-Middle East-Europe Project:
Syllabus
Context: Recently Canadian trade negotiations with India have been postponed indefinitely due to suspension and concerns over pro-Khalistan activities.
About India – Canada Relations:
Political:
Commercial relations:
Science and Technology:
Security and Defence:
Indian diaspora:
Challenges associated with the relations:
Way Forward:
There is enough potential for both India and Canada to boost the cooperation and take their relations to next level. But it requires Canadian effort by widening their Indian perspective. This can happen if India by diverting the talks from politically contentious issues. The Indian media, the government and even politicians in Punjab need to realise that Sikhs based in Canada, the U.K. and the U.S. may have different political views. Similarly, non-violent support for a cause cannot be labelled as a militant activity.
Source: The Hindu
Q1) Consider the following pairs:
Institutions | HQ |
1.SEBI | Pune |
2.LIC | Mumbai |
3.RBI | New Delhi |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q2) Consider the following statements
Statement-I:
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) investigates serious cases of fraud received from the Department of Company Affairs.
Statement-II:
It has a Regional Office in Mumbai.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q3) With reference to the CSIR PRIMA ET11, consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Mains Practice Questions
Q.1) What are the supply chain constraints of India’s manufacturing sector? What steps have should be taken to remove these constraints? (250 words)
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 19th September 2023 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st
Q.1) – d
Q.2) – d
Q.3) – b