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Which one of the following statements about the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change is not correct?

A) The fund is meant to assist national and State level activities to meet the cost of adaptation measures. B) This scheme has been taken as a Central Sector Scheme.
C) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the national implementing entity for the fund. D) The scheme has been in force since
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the national implementing entity for the fund.

Explanation:

Government has established the National Adaptation Fund on Climate Change (NAFCC) with a budget provision of Rs.350 crores for the year 2015-16 and 2016-17, with an estimated requirement of Rs.181.5 crores for financial year 2017-18. The objective of the fund is to assist State and Union Territories that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change in meeting the cost of adaptation. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has been appointed as National Implementing Entity (NIE) responsible for implementation of adaptation projects under the (NAFCC).

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The Wassenaar Arrangement has decided to admit India as its new member. Which of the following is correct with respect to the Wassenaar Arrangement?

A) It is a non-government organization B) It is a multilateral export control regime
C) It promotes transparency and greaterresponsibility in transfer of conventional arms& dual-use goods & technologies D) Both B & C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both B & C

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The Wassenaar Arrangement is a multilateral export control regime and plays a significant role in promoting transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. It has decided to admit India as its new member which would enhance its credentials in the field of non-proliferation despite not being signatory to Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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A level of atmosphere which is composed partly of electrons and positive ions is called

A) Troposphere B) Ionosphere
C) Stratosphere D) Mesosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ionosphere

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India recently notified the Third protocol to amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with which of the following countries?

A) China B) Vietnam
C) Singapore D) Malaysia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Singapore

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__________ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.

A) Habeas Corpus B) Mandamus
C) Prohibition D) Quo Warranto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Prohibition

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Which is the largest organ in human beings?

A) Skin B) Large Intestine
C) Small Intestine D) Liver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Skin

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Such are the strata which we

X-species as those now living in the Mediterranean
Y-meet with in the south of Sicily, filled
Z-with shells for the most part of the same

A) YXZ B) XZY
C) XYZ D) YZX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) YZX

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

and __________ a small circular flame

A) slow B) slowly
C) slower D) slowest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) slowly

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