UPSC QUIZ 14.07.2023

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Government has issued a notification, bringing the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

2. These changes have been made under Section 86 of the PMLA, which provides for disclosure of information.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the 'National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill' in Parliament, triggering a debate on funding in science and technology.

2. The 'National Education Policy, 2022 recommends setting up of the NRF.

3. NRF aims to act as a coordinating agency between researchers, various government bodies and the private sector, thereby bringing the private sector into the mainstream of research.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. India has achieved a significant milestone in poverty reduction, with a remarkable number of people moving out of poverty within just 15 years.

2. The latest update of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) sheds light on this extraordinary achievement.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. European Union has given its approval for a new data deal with the United States, marking an important milestone for tech giants like Facebook and Google.

2. This decision comes after three years of uncertainty caused by the invalidation of the previous data agreement, Privacy Shield, by the EU’s top court.

3. The European Commission has formally recognized the U.S. as a country providing sufficient protection for Europeans’ personal data.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Odisha cabinet recently approved the scheme 'Ama Odisha, Naveen Odisha' by allocating a budget of Rs 4,000 crore.

2. The scheme aims to enhance rural infrastructure and preserve the state's rich cultural heritage, especially the Jagannath culture.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?