Which of the following is the implementing ministry of Impactful Policy Research in Social Sciences (IMPRESS)?

 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Rat Hole mining?
1. This mining is banned in Meghalaya.
2. It involves digging of very small tunnels, usually only 3-4 feet high.
3. It leads to the high acidity of water.
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 Consider the following statements regarding Federal Reserve of USA:
1. In US, Federal Reserve oversees monetary policy.
2. This reserve was established in 1913 by the Federal Reserve Act.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Paika Rebellion?
1. This rebellion was started in Assam against the oppressive regime of British.
2. This rebellion was led by Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar.
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 Recently China Proposed setting up of Confucius institutes in India. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding this institute?
1. The idea of this tool is conceived by China to increase its public influence overseas.
2. The courses of this institute ignore Beijing’s history of human rights abuse.
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 Which of the following statements are correct regarding Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill 2018?
1.    There is no provision of rehabilitation of trafficked victims in this bill.
2.    The Bill provides for the establishment of investigation authorities at the state and national level only.
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Which of the following statement(s) are correct regarding Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971:
1.    This act prohibits the insult to the country's national symbols and map of India
2.    Under this there is a provision of imprisonment up to five years.
3.    The disrespect to the Indian National flag means and includes using the Indian National Flag as a covering for a building;
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Consider the following statements regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index, 2018:
1.    This index is released by Ministry of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2.    Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have emerged as top performing states according to this index.
3.    Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the worst performing state according to this index.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 Recently government has decided to infuse extra fund in public sector banks. Which of the following will be the impact of this decision?
1.    To hasten the process of pulling certain banks out of the PCA (Prompt Corrective Action) framework.
2.    To improve the capital adequacy ratio of banks.
3.    To absorb the collateral impact of stressed asset.
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Recently Lok Sabha has passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2018. Which of the following statements are correct regarding this?
1.    This bill allows only altruistic surrogacy for married couples.
2.    For violations, there is a provision of minimum five years jail term with fine upto Rs 10 lakh.
3.    Surrogate mother cannot provide her own gametes for surrogacy.
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Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding Rule Committee of Lok Sabha?
1.    It recommends any amendments or additions to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the House.
2.    The Lok Sabha committee consists of 20 members.
3.    Speaker is not a member of this committee.
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Surrogacy?
1.    Law commission of India in its report had recommended restricted use of commercial surrogacy.
2.    Commercial surrogacy is not allowed in Russia and Ukraine.
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct regarding Dam Safety Bill?
1.    This bill sought to mandate only centre government to establish a mechanism for dam safety.
2.    This bill was initiated in the parliament after the requests from states under Article 252(1).
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"Pheran" is the most popular garment of:

Pandu and Varuna are the tributaries of: