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2nd ARC Report – RTI -The Master Key To Good Governance
THE IMPORTANCE OF RTI
The Right to Information (RTI) is perceived as a pivotal element in fortifying participatory democracy and instigating governance
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 80
Q80. In nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?
Fern
Lichen
Moss
Mushroom
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 79
Q79. What is blue carbon?
a) Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems
b) Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 78
Q78. With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements :
It is a product of oil refineries.
Some industries use it to generate power
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 77
Q77. Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?
They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into the environment.
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 76
Q76. R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
a) Environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 75
Q75. In India, the central bank’s function as the ‘lender of last resort’ usually refers to which of the following?
Lending to trade and industry bodies
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 74
Q74. With reference to ‘Water Credit’, consider the following statements :
It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 73
Q73. With reference to India, consider the following statements :
Retail investors through demat accounts can invest in ‘Treasury Bills’ and ‘Government
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 72
Q72. With reference to the Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following?
Expansionary policies
Fiscal stimulus
