INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider following statements with reference to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution:
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- Article 21 cannot be suspended during an emergency.
- The Right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21.
- Right to life and liberty also covers the Access to Internet.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Article 21 cannot be suspended during an emergency. The 44th Amendment of the Constitution provided that this article could not be suspended even during an emergency.
- “The right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution”, the Supreme Court said Monday and set aside a 2017 order of the Kerala High Court which annulled the marriage of Kerala Muslim convert girl Hadiya and Shefin Jahan.
- Statement 3: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/09/21/access-to-internet-is-a-basic-right-kerala-hc/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Article 21 cannot be suspended during an emergency. The 44th Amendment of the Constitution provided that this article could not be suspended even during an emergency.
- “The right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution”, the Supreme Court said Monday and set aside a 2017 order of the Kerala High Court which annulled the marriage of Kerala Muslim convert girl Hadiya and Shefin Jahan.
- Statement 3: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/09/21/access-to-internet-is-a-basic-right-kerala-hc/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements :
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- In Maru Ram v Union of India (1980) case, it was held by the Supreme Court that Article 72 is to be exercised on the advice of central and state governments.
- According to U.S. Constitution, the President can grant pardon except in the cases of impeachment.
- The power of the President of India to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- In Maru Ram v Union of India case (1980), the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India held that the power under Article 72 is to be exercised on the advice of the Central Government and not by the President on his own at his discretion. And that the advice of the Government is binding on him.
- According to U.S. Constitution, the President can grant pardon except in the cases of impeachment. Unlike Indian President the American President has the absolute power, such power cannot be questioned or blocked by the court or the congress. There is no question of any judicial review.
- The scope of the pardoning power of the President under Article 72 is wider than the pardoning power of the Governor under Article 161.
- The power of the President to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial but Article 161 does not provide any such power to the Governor.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- In Maru Ram v Union of India case (1980), the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India held that the power under Article 72 is to be exercised on the advice of the Central Government and not by the President on his own at his discretion. And that the advice of the Government is binding on him.
- According to U.S. Constitution, the President can grant pardon except in the cases of impeachment. Unlike Indian President the American President has the absolute power, such power cannot be questioned or blocked by the court or the congress. There is no question of any judicial review.
- The scope of the pardoning power of the President under Article 72 is wider than the pardoning power of the Governor under Article 161.
- The power of the President to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial but Article 161 does not provide any such power to the Governor.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Supreme Court has recently ruled that reservation in promotion in public posts can be claimed as a fundamental right.
- In India, State governments are not bound to make a reservation and have discretion in providing reservations.
- Article 335 of the Constitution of India recognises that special measures need to be adopted for considering the claims of SCs and STs in order to bring them to a level-playing field.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Supreme Court has recently ruled that the states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments and promotions and that there is no fundamental right to reservation in promotions.
- What has the court said?
- Reservation in promotion in public posts cannot be claimed as a fundamental right.
- Articles 16 (4) and 16 (4-A) of the Constitution does not confer individuals with a fundamental right to claim reservation in promotion. It only empowers the State to make a reservation in matters of appointment and promotion in favour of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, only if in the opinion of the State they are not adequately represented in the services of the State.
- State governments are not bound to make a reservation and have discretion in providing reservations.
- The judgment also noted that even the courts could not issue a mandamus directing the States to provide reservation.
- Article 335 recognises that special measures need to be adopted for considering the claims of SCs and STs in order to bring them to a level-playing field.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Supreme Court has recently ruled that the states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments and promotions and that there is no fundamental right to reservation in promotions.
- What has the court said?
- Reservation in promotion in public posts cannot be claimed as a fundamental right.
- Articles 16 (4) and 16 (4-A) of the Constitution does not confer individuals with a fundamental right to claim reservation in promotion. It only empowers the State to make a reservation in matters of appointment and promotion in favour of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, only if in the opinion of the State they are not adequately represented in the services of the State.
- State governments are not bound to make a reservation and have discretion in providing reservations.
- The judgment also noted that even the courts could not issue a mandamus directing the States to provide reservation.
- Article 335 recognises that special measures need to be adopted for considering the claims of SCs and STs in order to bring them to a level-playing field.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 points“Opec+”, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/10/what-is-the-opec/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/10/what-is-the-opec/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Input tax credit(ITC):
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- It is the tax that a business pays on a purchase and that it can use to reduce its tax liability when it makes a sale.
- A business under composition scheme cannot avail of input tax credit.
- ITC can be claimed for personal use or for goods that are exempt.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive Word is Incorrect!!
- It is the tax that a business pays on a purchase and that it can use to reduce its tax liability when it makes a sale.
- In simple terms, input credit means at the time of paying tax on output, you can reduce the tax you have already paid on inputs and pay the balance amount.
- A business under composition scheme cannot avail of input tax credit. ITC cannot be claimed for personal use or for goods that are exempt.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/10/input-tax-credit/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive Word is Incorrect!!
- It is the tax that a business pays on a purchase and that it can use to reduce its tax liability when it makes a sale.
- In simple terms, input credit means at the time of paying tax on output, you can reduce the tax you have already paid on inputs and pay the balance amount.
- A business under composition scheme cannot avail of input tax credit. ITC cannot be claimed for personal use or for goods that are exempt.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/10/input-tax-credit/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Geographical Indications(GI):
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- Two GI certificates of registration for a same produce cannot be issued.
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 20 years.
- At international level, GI is also governed by the World Customs Organization.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Corrcet!!
- Madhya Pradesh government’s struggle to join the elite ‘basmati’ league has failed once again as the Madras high court has dismissed the state’s plea seeking geographical indication (GI) tag for basmati rice grown in areas falling under the state.
- What has the Court said?
- Two GI certificates of registration for a same produce cannot be issued.
- The petitioners have an alternative and efficacious remedy available by filing an application to the registrar of trademark seeking to cancel or vary the GI certificate issued to APEDA.
- At the International level: Geographical Indications are covered as a component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. GI is also governed by the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
- In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force with effect from September 2003.
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
- It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/10/basmati-gi-tag/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Corrcet!!
- Madhya Pradesh government’s struggle to join the elite ‘basmati’ league has failed once again as the Madras high court has dismissed the state’s plea seeking geographical indication (GI) tag for basmati rice grown in areas falling under the state.
- What has the Court said?
- Two GI certificates of registration for a same produce cannot be issued.
- The petitioners have an alternative and efficacious remedy available by filing an application to the registrar of trademark seeking to cancel or vary the GI certificate issued to APEDA.
- At the International level: Geographical Indications are covered as a component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. GI is also governed by the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
- In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force with effect from September 2003.
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
- It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/10/basmati-gi-tag/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Intensified Mission Indradhanush, consider the following statements
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- Mission falls under the purview of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It aims to provide the routine immunization to children below 2 years of age.
- Intensified Mission Indradhanush would be closely monitored through PRAGATI platform.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Mission falls under the purview of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Through this programme, Government of India aims to reach each and every child under two years of age and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunisation programme.
- Intensified Mission Indradhanush would be closely monitored at the district, state and central level at regular intervals. Further, it would be reviewed by the Cabinet Secretary at the National level and will continue to be monitored at the highest level under a special initiative ‘Proactive Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/intensified-mission-indradhanush/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Mission falls under the purview of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Through this programme, Government of India aims to reach each and every child under two years of age and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunisation programme.
- Intensified Mission Indradhanush would be closely monitored at the district, state and central level at regular intervals. Further, it would be reviewed by the Cabinet Secretary at the National level and will continue to be monitored at the highest level under a special initiative ‘Proactive Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/intensified-mission-indradhanush/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Reports Publishers
- Global Wealth Report WEF
- World Investment Report WB
- Global Financial Stability Report IMF
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Global Wealth Report- Credit Suisse Group
- World Investment Report – UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
- Global Financial Stability Report IMF
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/global-wealth-report-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Global Wealth Report- Credit Suisse Group
- World Investment Report – UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
- Global Financial Stability Report IMF
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/global-wealth-report-2019/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘Feed our future’ campaign, sometimes mentioned in news, is launched by
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/feed-our-future-cinema-ad-campaign/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/feed-our-future-cinema-ad-campaign/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Mukurthi National Park:
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- It was created to protect “Nilgiri tahr”, one of the keystone species of this park.
- It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Silent Valley.
- Recently, the forest department of Kerala has begun work on construction of fire lines in this park.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Source: Ahead of summer and peak fire season, ‘fire lines’ or ‘fire breaks’, in the Mukurthi National Park (MNP) are being constructed by the Tamil Nadu government.
- Mukurthi National Park (MNP) is located in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats.
- It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Silent Valley.
- Keystone Species: The park was created to protect its keystone species, the Nilgiri Tahr.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Source: Ahead of summer and peak fire season, ‘fire lines’ or ‘fire breaks’, in the Mukurthi National Park (MNP) are being constructed by the Tamil Nadu government.
- Mukurthi National Park (MNP) is located in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats.
- It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Silent Valley.
- Keystone Species: The park was created to protect its keystone species, the Nilgiri Tahr.
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