1. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Taragiri’, that was in the news recently?
[A] Nuclear-powered submarine
[B] Stealth frigate
[C] Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
[D] Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
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Correct Answer: B [Stealth frigate]
Notes:- Taragiri is the third stealth frigate built as part of Project 17A under which a series of such guided-missile frigates are being constructed for the Navy.
- The first ship of Project 17A, Nilgiri, was launched on September 28, 2019.
- The second ship of P17A class, Udaygiri, was launched on May 17, 2022.
2. Export of which of the following categories of rice has/have been banned completely by government of India?
- Basmati
- Parboiled
- Broken non-basmati rice
- Raw (white)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:- There are four categories of rice exports, basmati, parboiled, raw (white) and broken non-basmati rice, of which exports of basmati rice and parboiled non-basmati rice are still allowed freely. The curbs are only for the other two: raw (white) and broken non-basmati rice.
- India has imposed a 20 per cent duty on export of all varieties of rice, except basmati and parboiled rice. In addition, it has imposed a complete ban on export of broken rice, which is a by-product of the milling process.
- India accounts for 40% of the global rice trade.
3. With reference to recent export restrictions by the Government of India, consider the following agricultural commodities:
- Rice
- Wheat
- Bamboo finished products
- Sugar
Which of the above commodities' export has/have been curbed by the government?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The Government of India has curbed exports of rice (with exceptions), wheat (banned), and sugar (placed under restricted category) to control food inflation and ensure domestic supply. Export of bamboo finished products has not been restricted. Therefore, only rice, wheat, and sugar have had export restrictions recently imposed.
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