INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

 Consider the following statements with reference to the provisions of ‘Consumer Protection Act, 2019’:

1. State governments are required to set up a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers.

2. Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (CDRCs) will also be set up at the district and state levels to address issues related to unfair trade practices. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are NOT correct?

Which among the following are certification marks assuring that the product conforms to a standard/quality as notified by the Government of India?

1. Hallmark

2. ISI mark

3. Agmark

4. GI Tag (Geographical Indication)

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Consider the following statements about 'Inter-State Council':

1. Article-263 of the Constitution of India empowers Parliament to establish an Inter State Council.

2. It is instituted by the President of India to effect coordination between the Centre and the States.

3. The council is headed by the Chairman of the NITI Aayog.

Which of the statement(s) given above is /are correct?

Which among the following are major programmes that aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor population in India?

An additional 50 days of wage employment is provided over and above 100 days guaranteed by the ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)’ to which of the following areas or people?

1. Notified drought affected areas or natural calamity areas in the country on recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 

2. Scheduled tribe households in a forest area, provided that these households have no other private property except the land rights provided under the Forests Rights Act, 2006.

3. Notified aspirational districts, on the recommendation of Central Employment Guarantee Council.

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Investment in human capital formation is often considered as most efficient and growth enhancing. Which among the following are considered as the main sources of human capital?

1. Investment in education.

2. Migration for better jobs.

3. On the job training.

4. Investment in Health.

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With reference to ‘Consumers International’, consider the following statements:

1. Consumers International is the membership organisation for consumer groups around the world.

2. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Who among the following are the members of the selection committee to appoint Central Information Commissioners?

1. Prime Minister as chairman.

2. Union Home Minister.

3. Chief Justice of India.

4. A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by Prime Minister.

5. Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha.

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With reference to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements:

1. It was instituted as a statutory body originally by the Constitution of India.

2. The Commission was set up on the recommendations of Santhanam Committee.

3. It is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure and its proceedings have judicial character. 

4. The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendations of Prime Minister. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

An economic system is a means by which societies or governments organize and distribute available resources, services, and goods within the country. Which of the following is/are examples of different types of economic systems?

1. Mixed economy.

2. Command economy.

3. Market economy.

4. Cartel economy.

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