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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Parliamentary Standing Committees, consider the following statements:
- Standing Committees not only supervise the work of various departments but also their budget.
- Public Accounts Committee is an example of Standing Committee.
- Members of the Standing committees are selected from both Houses.
- Standing Committees are permanent in nature.
- Standing Committees are means of parliamentary control over the executive.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Standing Committees not only supervise the work of various departments but also their budget, their expenditure and bills that come up in the house relating to the department.
- It is a permanent and regular committee which is constituted from time to time according to the provisions of an Act of Parliament or Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business.
- The work done by the Indian Parliament is not only voluminous but also of a complex nature, hence a good deal of its work is carried out in these Parliamentary Committees.
- There are two types of Parliamentary Committee, the Standing Committee and the Ad hoc Committee. Public Accounts Committee is an example of Standing Committee. Members of the Standing committees are selected from both Houses, except for Estimates Committee where all the members are from Lok Sabha Only.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Standing Committees not only supervise the work of various departments but also their budget, their expenditure and bills that come up in the house relating to the department.
- It is a permanent and regular committee which is constituted from time to time according to the provisions of an Act of Parliament or Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business.
- The work done by the Indian Parliament is not only voluminous but also of a complex nature, hence a good deal of its work is carried out in these Parliamentary Committees.
- There are two types of Parliamentary Committee, the Standing Committee and the Ad hoc Committee. Public Accounts Committee is an example of Standing Committee. Members of the Standing committees are selected from both Houses, except for Estimates Committee where all the members are from Lok Sabha Only.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Prime Minister constitutes Standing Committees of the Cabinet and sets out the specific functions assigned to them.
- The Parliament of India has the power to add or reduce the number of Standing Committees of the Cabinet.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1 & S2: The Prime Minister constitutes Standing Committees of the Cabinet and sets out the specific functions assigned to them. He can add or reduce the number of committees.
- Background: Transaction of Business
- The executive works under the Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961. These Rules emerge out of Article 77(3) of the Constitution, which states: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.” The Rules mandate the minister-in-charge of a department (ministry) to dispose of “all business allotted to a department under” him or her.
- However, “when the subject of a case concerns more than one department”, no decision can be taken “until all such departments have concurred, or, failing such concurrence, a decision thereon has been taken by or under the authority of the Cabinet”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1 & S2: The Prime Minister constitutes Standing Committees of the Cabinet and sets out the specific functions assigned to them. He can add or reduce the number of committees.
- Background: Transaction of Business
- The executive works under the Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961. These Rules emerge out of Article 77(3) of the Constitution, which states: “The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.” The Rules mandate the minister-in-charge of a department (ministry) to dispose of “all business allotted to a department under” him or her.
- However, “when the subject of a case concerns more than one department”, no decision can be taken “until all such departments have concurred, or, failing such concurrence, a decision thereon has been taken by or under the authority of the Cabinet”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation:
- determines the guidelines with regard to the allotment of government accommodation.
- takes a call on the allotment of government accommodation to non-eligible persons and organisations.
- can consider proposals for shifting existing Central Government Offices to locations outside the capital.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation determines the guidelines or rules with regard to the allotment of government accommodation.
- It also takes a call on the allotment of government accommodation to non-eligible persons and organisations as also the rent to be charged from them. It can consider the allotment of accommodation from the General Pool to Members of Parliament.
- It can consider proposals for shifting existing Central Government Offices to locations outside the capital.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation determines the guidelines or rules with regard to the allotment of government accommodation.
- It also takes a call on the allotment of government accommodation to non-eligible persons and organisations as also the rent to be charged from them. It can consider the allotment of accommodation from the General Pool to Members of Parliament.
- It can consider proposals for shifting existing Central Government Offices to locations outside the capital.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Cabinet Committee addresses problems related to Centre-state relations also examines economic and political issues that require a wider perspective but have no internal or external security implications?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Economic Affairs: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is supposed to review economic trends, problems and prospects “for evolving a consistent and integrated economic policy”, coordinate all activities requiring policy decisions at the highest level, deal with fixation of prices of agricultural produce and prices of essential commodities. It considers proposals for investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore, deal with industrial licensing policies and review rural development and the Public Distribution System.
- Parliamentary Affairs: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs draws the schedule for Parliament sessions and monitors the progress of government business in Parliament. It scrutinises non-government business and decides which official Bills and resolutions are to be presented.
- Political Affairs: The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs addresses problems related to Centre-state relations. It also examines economic and political issues that require a wider perspective but have no internal or external security implications.
- Security: The Cabinet Committee on Security deals with issues relating to law and order, internal security and policy matters concerning foreign affairs with internal or external security implications. It also goes into economic and political issues related to national security. It considers all cases involving capital defence expenditure more than Rs 1,000 crore. It considers issues related to the Department of Defence Production and the Department of Defence Research and Development, Services Capital Acquisition plans and schemes for procurement of security-related equipment.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Economic Affairs: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is supposed to review economic trends, problems and prospects “for evolving a consistent and integrated economic policy”, coordinate all activities requiring policy decisions at the highest level, deal with fixation of prices of agricultural produce and prices of essential commodities. It considers proposals for investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore, deal with industrial licensing policies and review rural development and the Public Distribution System.
- Parliamentary Affairs: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs draws the schedule for Parliament sessions and monitors the progress of government business in Parliament. It scrutinises non-government business and decides which official Bills and resolutions are to be presented.
- Political Affairs: The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs addresses problems related to Centre-state relations. It also examines economic and political issues that require a wider perspective but have no internal or external security implications.
- Security: The Cabinet Committee on Security deals with issues relating to law and order, internal security and policy matters concerning foreign affairs with internal or external security implications. It also goes into economic and political issues related to national security. It considers all cases involving capital defence expenditure more than Rs 1,000 crore. It considers issues related to the Department of Defence Production and the Department of Defence Research and Development, Services Capital Acquisition plans and schemes for procurement of security-related equipment.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/parliamentary-panel-report-on-covid-19-management
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Lok Adalats
- National Legal Services Authority along with other Legal Services Institutions conducts Lok Adalats.
- Lok Adalats have been given statutory status.
- It is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably.
- There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- NALSA along with other Legal Services Institutions conducts Lok Adalats. Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, it is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/ compromised amicably. Lok Adalats have been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
- There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- NALSA along with other Legal Services Institutions conducts Lok Adalats. Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, it is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/ compromised amicably. Lok Adalats have been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
- There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following authority’s decision is/are legally binding but subjected to appeal?
- National Company law appellate tribunal.
- Lok Adalat
- Gram Nyayalayas
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- National company law appellate tribunal: An appeal against the NCLAT’s judgement and orders can be filed before the SC. Such an appeal can be filed within 45 days.
- Lok Adalat: the award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a case of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law. If the parties are not satisfied with the award of the Lok Adalat (though there is no provision for an appeal against such an award), they are free to initiate litigation by approaching the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
- Gram Nyayalaya: Appeals in criminal matter can be made to the Sessions Court in the respective jurisdiction and in civil matters to the District Court within a period of one month from the date of judgment.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- National company law appellate tribunal: An appeal against the NCLAT’s judgement and orders can be filed before the SC. Such an appeal can be filed within 45 days.
- Lok Adalat: the award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a case of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law. If the parties are not satisfied with the award of the Lok Adalat (though there is no provision for an appeal against such an award), they are free to initiate litigation by approaching the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
- Gram Nyayalaya: Appeals in criminal matter can be made to the Sessions Court in the respective jurisdiction and in civil matters to the District Court within a period of one month from the date of judgment.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Context:
- Skill India undertakes Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for workers under Department of Panchayati Raj in Chandauli and Varanasi.
- The programme is being implemented under SANKALP Programme of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- The implementing agency for the programme is National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
- What is RPL?
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme recognizes the value of learning acquired outside a formal setting and provides a government certificate for an individual’s skills.
- Candidates receive exposure to concepts of digital and financial literacy and an accidental insurance coverage for three years at free of cost.
- No fee is charged from a candidate for participating in the RPL program and every successfully certified candidate will receive INR 500.
- This initiative is part of a larger programme on ‘Skill Development Planning at the level of ‘Gram Panchayat’ that focuses on introducing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in a structured manner in GPs of various districts across the country.
- Option A: The ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ scheme — underway across construction sites in five states — to certify skills acquired by workers through traditional learning channels.
- The project may be of particular relevance to a country where just 2 per cent of the workforce is certified as skilled.
- Most deemed to be outside the skilled category in India are those who have typically picked up a skill while on the job, without any formal degree to back this up.
- Option D is incorrect since it talks about trainees who are not fully skilled to get recognition of any prior learning.
- Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), but this isn’t applicable to trainees. So, D is incorrect.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/recognition-of-prior-learning-rpl-2/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Context:
- Skill India undertakes Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for workers under Department of Panchayati Raj in Chandauli and Varanasi.
- The programme is being implemented under SANKALP Programme of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- The implementing agency for the programme is National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
- What is RPL?
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme recognizes the value of learning acquired outside a formal setting and provides a government certificate for an individual’s skills.
- Candidates receive exposure to concepts of digital and financial literacy and an accidental insurance coverage for three years at free of cost.
- No fee is charged from a candidate for participating in the RPL program and every successfully certified candidate will receive INR 500.
- This initiative is part of a larger programme on ‘Skill Development Planning at the level of ‘Gram Panchayat’ that focuses on introducing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in a structured manner in GPs of various districts across the country.
- Option A: The ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ scheme — underway across construction sites in five states — to certify skills acquired by workers through traditional learning channels.
- The project may be of particular relevance to a country where just 2 per cent of the workforce is certified as skilled.
- Most deemed to be outside the skilled category in India are those who have typically picked up a skill while on the job, without any formal degree to back this up.
- Option D is incorrect since it talks about trainees who are not fully skilled to get recognition of any prior learning.
- Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), but this isn’t applicable to trainees. So, D is incorrect.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/recognition-of-prior-learning-rpl-2/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
- It has a corpus of ₹40,000 crore at present.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About NIIF:
- The government had set up the ₹40,000 crore NIIF in 2015 as an investment vehicle for funding commercially viable greenfield, brownfield and stalled infrastructure projects.
- NIIF’s mandate includes investing in areas such as energy, transportation, housing, water, waste management and other infrastructure-related sectors in India.
- NIIF currently manages three funds each with its distinctive investment mandate. The funds are registered as Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/national-investment-and-infrastructure-fund-niif-3/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About NIIF:
- The government had set up the ₹40,000 crore NIIF in 2015 as an investment vehicle for funding commercially viable greenfield, brownfield and stalled infrastructure projects.
- NIIF’s mandate includes investing in areas such as energy, transportation, housing, water, waste management and other infrastructure-related sectors in India.
- NIIF currently manages three funds each with its distinctive investment mandate. The funds are registered as Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/national-investment-and-infrastructure-fund-niif-3/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operates under the jurisdiction of the:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: About CBI:
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India.
- Operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the CBI is headed by the Director.
- CBI, India’s first agency to investigate corruption, the Special Police Establishment, was set up in 1941, six years before independence from British rule to probe bribery and corruption in the country during World War II.
- In 1946, it was brought under the Home Department and its remit was expanded to investigate corruption in central and state governments under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.
- The DSPE acquired its popular current name, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), through a Home Ministry resolution in 1963.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/cbi-brings-out-updated-crime-manual-after-15-years/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: About CBI:
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India.
- Operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the CBI is headed by the Director.
- CBI, India’s first agency to investigate corruption, the Special Police Establishment, was set up in 1941, six years before independence from British rule to probe bribery and corruption in the country during World War II.
- In 1946, it was brought under the Home Department and its remit was expanded to investigate corruption in central and state governments under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.
- The DSPE acquired its popular current name, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), through a Home Ministry resolution in 1963.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/cbi-brings-out-updated-crime-manual-after-15-years/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Leopards are the fastest land animals.
- As for region wise distribution, the highest number of leopards were found in Central India and Eastern Ghats.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. They can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) and have the ability to accelerate from 0 to 103 km/h (64 mph) in three seconds – faster than most sports cars. Leopards, on the other hand, only reach a top speed of about 58 km/h (37 mph), but what they lack in speed they make up for with other abilities. They have retractable claws which allow them to be the superb climbers that they are. They are extremely good swimmers, too
- S2: As for region wise distribution, the highest number of 8,071 leopards were found in central India and eastern ghats, which include the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- In the western ghat region, which comprises Karnataka, Tamil Nadi, Goa and Kerala, there are 3,387 leopards while there are 1,253 leopards in Shivalik and Gangetic Plains which includes Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar.
- Status of Leopards report:
- Released recently by the Environment Ministry.
- Key findings:
- 60 percent rise in Leopard population across the Country; India now has 12,852 leopards.
- The States of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest leopard estimates at 3,421, 1,783 and 1,690 respectively.
- Leopard:
- Scientific Name- Panthera pardus.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Included in Appendix I of CITES.
- Listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- Nine subspecies of the leopard have been recognized, and they are distributed across Africa and Asia.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-december-2020/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. They can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) and have the ability to accelerate from 0 to 103 km/h (64 mph) in three seconds – faster than most sports cars. Leopards, on the other hand, only reach a top speed of about 58 km/h (37 mph), but what they lack in speed they make up for with other abilities. They have retractable claws which allow them to be the superb climbers that they are. They are extremely good swimmers, too
- S2: As for region wise distribution, the highest number of 8,071 leopards were found in central India and eastern ghats, which include the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- In the western ghat region, which comprises Karnataka, Tamil Nadi, Goa and Kerala, there are 3,387 leopards while there are 1,253 leopards in Shivalik and Gangetic Plains which includes Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar.
- Status of Leopards report:
- Released recently by the Environment Ministry.
- Key findings:
- 60 percent rise in Leopard population across the Country; India now has 12,852 leopards.
- The States of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest leopard estimates at 3,421, 1,783 and 1,690 respectively.
- Leopard:
- Scientific Name- Panthera pardus.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Included in Appendix I of CITES.
- Listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- Nine subspecies of the leopard have been recognized, and they are distributed across Africa and Asia.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-december-2020/