276: Insolation refers to:
(a) Restraining the flow of electric current
(b) Restraining the flow of water
(c) Exposure to the rays of sun
(d) Exposure to the light
277: In the context of the Indian defense, what is 'Dhruv' ?
(a) Aircraft carrying warship
(b) Missile carrying submarine
(c) Advanced light helicopter
(d) Intercontinental ballistic missile
Explanation:
The indigenously developed Dhruv is a multi-role new generation helicopter in the 5.S-ton weight class. Dhruv has high military capabilities for heliborne assault, logistic support, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance and training. It can also be used as air observation post. It is designed to meet the requirement of both military and civil operations. The "Dhruv" Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is a unique multirole, state-of- the-art, cost-effective helicopter in the 4-5 ton class.
278: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I (Term)
I. Fiscal deficit
II. Budget deficit
III. Revenue deficit
IV. Primary deficit
List II (Explanation)
(A) Excess of Total Expenditure over Total Receipts
(B) Excess of Revenue Expenditure over Revenue Receipts
(C) Excess of Total Expenditure over Total Receipts less borrowings
(D) Excess of Total Expenditure over Total Receipts less borrowings and Interest Payments
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
(b) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(c) I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
(d) I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
Explanation:
I. Fiscal deficit - Excess of Total Expenditure over Total Receipts less borrowings.
II. Budget deficit - Excess of total Expenditure over Total Receipts
III. Revenue deficit - Excess of Revenue Expenditure over Revenue Receipts
IV. Primary deficit - Excess of Total Expenditure over Total Receipts less borrowings & Interest Payments
279: The structural changes in exports means:
(a) Change in the commodities of export
(b) Increasing exports along with the imports
(c) Increasing imports
(d) Change in the commodities of imports
280: Consider the following organisations :
I. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
II. International Finance Corporation
III. International Fund for Agricultural Development
IV. International Monetary Fund
Which of these are agencies of the United Nations ?
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
Explanation:
All the above organisations i.e., IBRD, IFC, IFAD and IMF are the agencies UNO. IMF and World Bank/IBRD were established in 1945 with the result of Brettonwood's agreement. IFC was established in 1956 as a subsidiary to World Bank.