QUESTIONS FOR CSE PRELIMS 2021 GENERAL STUDIES (1)
Here are Multiple Choice Questions for CSE 2021. Prepare for the upcoming attempt with these questions.
1. Crowding Out effect happens in the economy when:
(a) Government increases its spending.
(b) Government increases its revenue through disinvestment.
(c) Government spending is stagnant.
(d) There is a massive decrease in the government spending.
2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Energy Transition Commission (ETC)
1.It is an international think tank, focusing on economic growth and climate change mitigation
2. Based in London.
3. In India it is launched by Ministry of Power.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) All
3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Network For Greening Financial System?
1. Launched at the Paris One Planet Summit, 2017.
2. It aims for the development of environment and climate risk management in the financial sector.
3. RBI has recently joined NGFS as a member.
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All
4. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about SHEETAL Program?
1. It is a CSO initiative led by MNRE.
2. Aims to facilitate the implementation of India Cooling Action Plan.
3. It also makes provision for cooling for EWS and Low Income Group housing.
(a) 1 and 2 (c) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) All
5. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Mahila Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP)?
1. Implemented by Ministry of Rural Development.
2. It is a sub-component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission.
3. It is in line with the provisions of the National Policy for Farmers (2007).
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) All
ANSWERS:
1. Answer: (a)
Explanation:
2. Answer (a)
Explanation:
Launched by TERI.
The primary activity of the commission is publishing reports and position papers. They are typically supported by a body of readily available or explicitly commissioned data sets provided by various independent or industry-related organizations. The findings of reports are then reviewed through a broad consultation process within and outside of the commission. Finally, the report or position paper is redacted and generally understood to constitute the collective view of the ETC commission. Although individual commissioners may disagree with particular findings or recommendations, the general direction of the arguments developed in the publications is guided by consensus.
3. Answer (d)
Explanation:
It also seeks to mobilise mainstream finance to support the transition towards a sustainable economy.
Composition: Includes central banks and financial supervisors.
Secretariat is hosted by the Banque de France.
4. Answer (c)
Explanation:
. Led by TERI.
CAP is a long term vision to address the cooling requirement across sectors. Reducing cooling demand by 20-25% and refrigeration demand by 25-30% by the year 2037 are the goals of this plan.
Cooling requirement is cross-sectoral and is an essential part of economic growth. It is required across the different sectors of the economy such as residential and commercial buildings, cold chains and refrigeration, transport and industries.
- It seeks to recognize “cooling and related areas” as a thrust area of research under National S&T Programme.
- It also seeks to reduce cooling energy requirements by 25% to 40% by 2037-38.
- Training and certification of 1,00,000 servicing sector technicians by 2022-23, in synergy with Skill India Mission.
- It also makes provision for cooling for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low Income Group (LIG) housing.
- In line with Montreal Protocol, the plan emphasis on cutting those elements that deplete ozone layer.
- Its goal is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all while securing environmental and socio-economic benefits for the society.
5. Answer (d)