Women led cooperatives in fisheries

With reference to India, consider the following pairs:

| Organization                              | Union Ministry                                  |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| I. The National Automotive Board            | Ministry of Commerce and Industry               |
| II. The Coir Board                            | Ministry of Heavy Industries                    |
| III. The National Centre for Trade Information| Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All the three
4. D. None

Consider the following activities:

I. Production of crude oil
II. Refining, storage and distribution of petroleum products
III. Marketing and sale of petroleum products
IV. Production of natural gas

How many of the above activities are regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in our country?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. Only three
4. D. All the four

With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments of :

1. A. Bond market
2. B. Forex market
3. C. Money market
4. D. Stock market

Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.
Statement-II :Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's 'Production-linked Incentive' scheme.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. C. Statement-I is correct but StatementII is incorrect
4. D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following statements
1. The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last five years.
2. The Government does not impose any customs duty on all the imported edible oils as a special case.

Which of the two statements given above is/are correct

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’:

1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.
2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. The Tea Board's Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A. 1 and 3
2. B. 2 and 4
3. C. 3 and 4
4. D. 1 and 4

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at -

1. A. Bringing the small entrepreneurs into the formal financial system
2. B. Providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops
3. C. Providing pensions to old and destitute persons
4. D. Funding the voluntary organization involved in the promotion of skill development and employment generation

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -

1. A. providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates
2. B. Promoting women’s Self Help Groups in backward areas
3. C. promoting financial inclusion in the country
4. D. providing financial help to marginalised communities

Suppose the revenue expenditure is ₹80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are ₹60,000 crores. The Government budget also shows borrowings of ₹10,000 crores and interest payments of ₹6,000 crores. Which of the following statements are correct?

I. Revenue deficit is ₹20,000 crores.
II. Fiscal deficit is ₹10,000 crores.
III. Primary deficit is ₹4,000 crores.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. I and II only
2. B. II and III only
3. C. I and III only
4. D. I, II and III

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

"The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance." Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard.

Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

"Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India's foreign policy, and is linked with India's overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries." How would you integrate energy security with India's foreign policy trajectories in the coming years?

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

Consider the following statements regarding government initiatives for the fisheries sector: 1. The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMMKSSY) is a sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). 2. Under PMMKSSY, women-led fisheries cooperatives are eligible for performance grants up to ₹2 crore. 3. The application fee for Letters of Authorization (LoA) for High Seas fishing has been increased to encourage greater participation from large corporate entities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following benefits are specifically extended to women-led fisheries cooperatives under government initiatives? 1. Priority in issuing Access Passes for fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). 2. Reduced application and renewal fees for Letters of Authorization (LoA) for High Seas fishing. 3. Mandatory registration on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) to receive any financial support. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the promotion of women-led cooperatives in the fisheries sector, consider the following statements: 1. The initiatives primarily focus on marine processing and deep-sea fishing activities. 2. The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has formulated an action plan to support the formation of 12,000 fisheries cooperatives across the country. 3. Andhra Pradesh has reported the formation of over 200 women-led coastal cooperative societies between 2021 and 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3