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With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act. 2. Non-resident entities that offer advertisement services in India can claim a tax credit in their home country under the "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements". Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Copyright © 2018 by Vision IAS. [www.visionias.in]

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Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India ? (a)Indian Banks' Association (b)National Securities Depository Limited (c)National Payments Corporation of India (d)Reserve Bank of India

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How NOT to read the newspaper • Do NOT try to copy sentences • Do NOT get lost in research • Do NOT miss out on important global alliances/organizations etc. • Do NOT miss comprehensive articles. Copyright © 2016 by Vision IAS. [www.visionias.in]

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The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated into any electronic device. 2. Online authentication using iris is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests. 2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization. 3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements: 1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits. 2. IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders. 3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None Copyright © 2018 by Vision IAS. [www.visionias.in]

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OVERCOMING HURDLES HOW TO PREPARE

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The Power of Simulation • ACCLIMITIZATION • TIME MANAGEMENT

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PRELIMS TEST SERIES Tests

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Scoring High is NOT the aim

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Advanced Tests • MIX and MATCH • COMPREHENSIVE NEWSPAPER COVERGAE

• CURRENT AFFAIRS BASED QUESTIONS • STATIC CLUBBED WITH CURRENT AFFAIRS

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MIX AND MATCH Consider the following statements: 1.

2. 3.

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% for the general (combined) government by 2023, comprising 40% for the Central Government and 20% for the State Governments. The Central Government has domestic liabilities of 21% of GDP as compared to that of 49% of GDP of the State Governments. As per the Constitution of India, it is mandatory for a State to take the Central Government's consent for raising any loan if the former owes any outstanding liabilities to the latter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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COMPREHENSIVE NEWSPAPER COVERAGE

"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following? (a)Amnesty International (b)International Court of Justice (c) The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights (d) World Justice Report Copyright © 2018 by Vision IAS. [www.visionias.in]

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STATIC AND CURRENT COMBINED Consider the following items: 1. Cereals grains hulled 2. Chicken eggs cooked 3. Fish processed and canned 4. Newspapers containing advertising material Which of the above items is/are exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax)? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Copyright © 2018 by Vision IAS. [www.visionias.in]

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SECONDARY SOURCES Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities. 2. Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India and there are no treasury bills issued by the statement Governments. 3. Treasury bills offer are issued at a discount from the par value.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

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ECONOMICS Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.

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Break Up

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ESSENTIAL • 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development • 12th NCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics • 12th NCERT: Economics: Microeconomics • www.arthapedia.in • www.investopedia.in • UNION BUDGET • ECONOMIC SURVEY • INDIA YEAR BOOK



SECONDARY SOURCES • Standard reference books like Dutt and Sundaram • Livemint • Economic Times/Business Standard • Official Websites • Yojana/Kurukshetra •

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ENVIRONMENT General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialisation

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SOURCES •

ESSENTIAL

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Our Environment – NCERT (VII) Ecology and Environment – ICSE books 9th to 12th India Year Book Chapter on Environment Economic Survey, if any Biology NCERT – Unit -10

SECONDARY SOURCES

• Down To Earth Magazine • Economic Times/Business Standard • Official Websites of Ministry of EFCC, Ministry of Earth Sciences • Disaster Management Acts and Policies • International Initiatives/Alliances

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GEOGRAPHY Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World

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ANALYSIS – WORLD GEOGRAPHY

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ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

11th NCERT Geography: Fundamentals of Physical Geography ▪ 11th NCERT Geography - India Physical Environment ▪ Certificate physical and human geography - Goh Cheng Leong ▪ Orient Longman Atlas or Oxford Atlas ECONOMIC AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY





12th NCERT: Geography - India People and Economy ▪ 12th NCERT: Fundamental of Human Geography ▪ Certificate Physical and Human Geography - Goh Cheng Leong ▪ Orient Longman Atlas or Oxford Atlas

SECONDARY SOURCES

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Down To Earth Magazine STANDARD NEWSPAPER Official Websites of Ministry of EFCC, Ministry of Earth Sciences Disaster Management Acts and Policies



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AUTHENTIC SOURCE

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MIND MAPS

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