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Daily-mcqs 22 Dec 2025
Q1:
With reference to the national treatment principle under the WTO, consider the following statements: 1. It requires member countries to treat imported goods no less favourably than domestically produced goods after they have entered the market. 2. It applies only to trade in goods and not to services or intellectual property. 3. It is aimed at preventing protectionism through internal taxes and regulations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: The national treatment principle mandates equal treatment of imported and domestic goods once they enter the domestic market.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: National treatment applies not only to goods (GATT) but also to services (GATS) and intellectual property (TRIPS).
Statement 3 – Correct: The principle aims to curb disguised protectionism via domestic taxes, regulations, or policies.
Q2:
China’s complaint against India regarding ICT tariffs primarily alleges violation of which of the following WTO obligations? 1. Breach of bound tariff commitments 2. Violation of the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) principle 3. Violation of the national treatment principle Select the correct answer using the code below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: China alleges that India’s ICT tariffs exceed its WTO-bound tariff commitments.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: The dispute is not about discrimination between trading partners, which is covered under MFN.
Statement 3 – Correct: Higher tariffs and regulatory measures that favour domestic producers may violate the national treatment principle.
Q3:
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), consider the following statements: 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. It provides free, outcome-based skill training to youth. 3. It is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented jointly with State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: PMKVY is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Statement 2 – Correct: The scheme focuses on free, outcome-based training and certification.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: PMKVY is a Central Sector Scheme, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Q4:
With reference to the BlueBird Block 2 (BlueBird 6) satellite, consider the following statements: 1. It is developed by an Indian private company in collaboration with ISRO. 2. It is designed to provide direct space-based cellular connectivity to standard smartphones. 3. It is one of the heaviest commercial satellites launched by ISRO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Incorrect: The satellite is developed by AST SpaceMobile Inc. (USA), not an Indian firm.
Statement 2 – Correct: BlueBird satellites enable direct-to-device broadband connectivity without specialised ground infrastructure.
Statement 3 – Correct: With a mass of ~6,500 kg, it is among the heaviest commercial payloads launched by ISRO.
Q5:
With reference to the LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3), consider the following statements: 1. It is a three-stage launch vehicle using solid, liquid, and cryogenic propulsion. 2. It can place heavier payloads into Low Earth Orbit than Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). 3. It was developed primarily for India’s human spaceflight programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: LVM3 uses solid boosters, liquid core stage, and a cryogenic upper stage.
Statement 2 – Correct: LVM3 can lift up to ~8,000 kg to LEO, far exceeding PSLV capacity.
Statement 3 – Correct: It is central to Gaganyaan, India’s human spaceflight mission.
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