Q1. Consider the following statements about Finance Commission:

1. President Constitutes the Finance Commission every 5 years or at such time he considers necessary.
2. The constitution authorizes the Parliament to determine the qualification of the members of the commission.
3. The members of the Finance Commission are eligible for reappointment.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q2. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), consider the following statements:

1. One of the objectives of the scheme is to ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas
2. It is implemented by the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) of the respective districts.
3. Activities meant to be taken up under the ‘polluter pays principle’ are not taken up under the PMKKKY.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q3. With respect to BrahMos missile, which of the following statements is not correct?

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Q4. With reference to Drug Price Control Order (DPCO), consider the following statements:

1. It is issued under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
2. It specifies the formula for calculating the ceiling price of pharmaceuticals.
3. India has shifted from market-based pricing to cost-based pricing for determining ceiling prices for pharmaceuticals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. With reference to Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East, PM-DevINE recently announced in the Budget 2022-23, consider the following statements:

1. It will be implemented in all the North Eastern States through the NITI Aayog.
2. NECTAR Livelihood Improvement Project is one of the projects to be implemented under PM-DevINE.
3. One of the stated objectives of PM-DevINE is to resolve the insurgency in the North East.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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