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1. With reference to the National Voters` Day (NVD), consider the following statements:
  1. It is celebrated on January 25 every year to mark the Foundation day of Election Commission of India.
  2. The theme for NVD-2020 is "Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy".
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. With reference to the criminalisation of politics, consider the following statements:
  1. In its 2018 judgement, the Supreme Court had directed political parties to publish online the pending criminal cases against their candidates.
  2. Election Commission (EC) has recently recommended to political parties to not give ticket to those with criminal antecedents.
  3. Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951 disqualifies a person convicted with a sentence of two years or more from contesting elections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. With reference to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index, 2020, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements
  1. It has been released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
  2. India`s performance has improved in the index compared to 2019.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
  1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
  2. Secretariat assistance to Cabinet Committees
  3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
5. There is some concern regarding the nano particles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
  1. They can accumulate in the environment and contaminate water and soil.
  2. They can enter the food chains.
  3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
6. Consider the following statements:
  1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
  2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
  3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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