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Question 1
International Relations | NATO | Medium | The Hindu
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Which among the following countries were not the first to receive the status of Major Non-NATO Ally?
A. Egypt
B. Argentina
C. Japan
D. South Korea
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Argentina
Detailed Explanation
- Major non-NATO ally designation was created in 1987 through the addition of section 2350a to Title 10 (Armed Forces) of the U. S. Code.
- Australia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, and South Korea were the first five states that got Major non-NATO ally status.
- These countries received additional military and financial benefits in 1996 through the addition of section 2321k was added to Title 22 (Foreign Relations) of the United States Code.
- Major non-NATO allies enjoy many of the exemptions from the Arms Export Control Act that were given to NATO members.
Question 2
Economy | Banking | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act.
2. NBFCs form part of the payment and settlement system
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Polity | Presidential Reference | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. A presidential reference shall be heard by a bench of minimum three judges.
2. Presidential reference acts as a precedent for the courts.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Polity | Comptroller and Auditor General Of India | Hard | The Hindu
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Consider the following in the context of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
1. GOI Act 1858 enabled the appointment of the first CAG of India.
2. CAG is independent of the executive as per Article 149 of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 5
Polity | Tribunals | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of Tribunal Reforms Act:
1. It provides for a four-year term of office of Chairpersons and members.
2. It specifies that a person must be at least 50 years old to be appointed as a member of a tribunal.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
