Current Affairs UPSC PYQ 2019

Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily.3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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1 and 2 only

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2 only

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3 only

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1, 2 and 3

Question 2

Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?

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Japan

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Russia

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The United Kingdom

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The United States of America

Question 3

With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) consider the following statements:1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations.2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.3. AIIB does not have members from outside AsiaWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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