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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 45
Q45. With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’ often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future?
Genome
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History of Planning in India: First and Second Five-Year Plans – UPSC Economy Notes
The history of planning in India is deeply intertwined with the nation's journey towards economic development and self-sufficiency.
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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 44
Q44. The terms ‘Event Horizon’, ‘Singularity’ ‘String Theory’ and ‘Standard Model’ are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
a) Observation
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Financial Resources for Five-Year Plans in India – UPSC Economy Notes
The financial resources allocated for the Five-Year Plans in India were drawn from various sources: Gross Budgetary Support (GBS)
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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 43
Q43. Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the ‘United Payments Interface [UPI]?
a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary
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Planning Goals in India – UPSC Economy Notes
Planning goals in India have been instrumental in shaping the socio-economic landscape of the nation, providing a roadmap for development and progress since independence
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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 42
Q42. Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
b) the methods
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Mixed Economy – UPSC Economy Notes
A mixed economy is an economic system that incorporates elements from both market economies and planned or socialist economies.
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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 41
Q41. With reference to ‘The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development [APMCHUD], consider the following statements:
The first APMCHUD
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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 40
Q40. What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?
To supply credit to small business units.
To supply credit to small
