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UPSC 1998Geography · Human and Economic Geography
Q2961. Which one of the following pairs of cities has recently been connected through a 6-lane express way?
Explanation
The Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway is a 6-lane expressway that connects the cities of Ahmedabad and Vadodara in Gujarat. It was one of India’s first expressways and significantly reduced travel time between the two cities. The expressway became operational in the late 1990s. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is also a 6-lane expressway but was officially opened to traffic in 2002.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2962. The meeting of G-15 countries held in Malaysia in 1997 was attended by:
Explanation
The Group of 15 (G-15) held its Seventh Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 28 to November 5, 1997. During this summit, Kenya was admitted as the 16th member of the group. Therefore, the summit was attended by 16 member countries.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2963. According to the World Development Report, low income economics are those for which the per capita GNP in 1994 was:
Explanation
The World Development Report (WDR) 1996, published by the World Bank, classified economies into different income groups based on their Gross National Product (GNP) per capita. According to this report, low-income economies were defined as those with a per capita GNP of $725 or less in 1994. The classification was based on World Bank estimates using the Atlas method, which adjusts for exchange rate fluctuations to provide a more stable measure of income across countries.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2964. The recent Land Mines Conference to sign the historic treaty was held in the Capital city of:
Explanation
The historic treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, known as the Ottawa Treaty or Mine Ban Treaty, was opened for signature in Ottawa, Canada, on December 3, 1997. Representatives from over 120 countries attended this conference to sign the treaty.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2965. Nobel Prize in Economics for the year 1997 was awarded for contribution in the area of:
Explanation
In 1997, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded jointly to Robert C. Merton and Myron S. Scholes for their development of a new method to determine the value of derivatives. Their work led to the formulation of the Black-Scholes-Merton model, a foundational tool in financial economics for pricing options and other derivative instruments.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2966. The currency of the proposed European Monetary Union will be:
Explanation
The European Monetary Union (EMU) introduced the Euro () as its official currency. The decision to adopt a single currency was part of the Maastricht Treaty (1992), and the Euro was officially launched on January 1, 1999, for electronic transactions and accounting purposes. Physical Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation on January 1, 2002 in 12 European Union (EU) countries. Today, the Eurozone consists of 20 EU member states that use the Euro as their official currency.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2967. Assertion (A): The United States of America has threatened to ask the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to apply sanctions against the developing countries for the nonobservance of ILO convention. Reason (R): The United States of America itself has adopted and implemented those ILO conventions.
Explanation
Assertion (A) is true: USA has, in the past, pressured the World Trade Organization (WTO) to impose trade sanctions on developing countries for alleged violations of International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, particularly concerning child labor and labor rights. This aligns with Assertion (A), making it true. Reason (R) is false because the USA itself has not ratified several key ILO conventions, including those related to freedom of association, collective bargaining, and forced labor. The USA has been selective in adopting ILO conventions, often opposing ILO-enforced labor standards through WTO trade measures.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2968. World Environment Conference to discuss global warming was held in 1997 in:
Explanation
The World Environment Conference to discuss global warming in 1997 was held in Kyoto, Japan. This conference led to the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol.
UPSC 1998General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2969. The number of economically active women (excluding students and those doing domestic duties in their homes) as a percentage of all women of working age (generally those aged 15-64 years) was the highest in 1996 in
Explanation
Option (b) is correct: China had the highest participation rate, exceeding 70%, primarily due to state policies emphasizing gender equality in employment and a high demand for labor in both agricultural and industrial sectors. The socialist economic model historically encouraged women to contribute to the workforce. Options (a) is incorrect: The United States (USA) had a participation rate of approximately 59%, reflecting a strong labor market with relatively high employment opportunities for women, particularly in the service sector. Options (c) is incorrect: Russia had around 57% female workforce participation. After the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991, many women remained active in the labor market, although economic instability led to job losses in certain sectors. Options (d) is incorrect: South Korea had the lowest rate among the given countries at approximately 47%, as traditional gender roles were still prevalent, and workforce participation among married women was relatively lower compared to Western economies.
UPSC 1998Indian Economy · Banking Sector in India
Q2970. The banks are required to maintain a certain ratio between their cash in hand and total assets. This is called:
Explanation
The Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is the minimum percentage of a bank’s net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) that it must maintain in the form of liquid assets such as cash, gold, or government-approved securities. This requirement ensures that banks have sufficient liquidity to meet withdrawal demands and maintain financial stability. The Re-serve Bank of India (RBI) sets and regulates the SLR to control the expansion of bank credit and ensure the solvency of banks. As of December 6, 2024, the SLR is set at 18%. The RBI has the authority to adjust this rate as part of its monetary policy toolkit.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
2961
1998
(a) Ahmedabad: Vadodara
2962
1998
(c) 16 member countries
2963
1998
(c) US $ 725 or less
2964
1998
(a) Canada
2965
1998
(b) Financial Economics
2966
1998
(b) Euro
2967
1998
(c) A is true both R is false
2968
1998
(d) Kyoto
2969
1998
(b) China
2970
1998
(b) SLR (Statutory Liquid Ratio)
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