INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to pardoning power of the President of India, Consider the following statements:
- It is an executive power of President.
- The President while exercising this power, does not sit as a court of appeal.
- The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial.
- The Constitution of India has given a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S4: The constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President or governors exercising mercy jurisdiction. But the SC in Epuru Sudhakar case has given a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President and governors for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
- S3: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
- S1 and S2: The pardoning power of the President is independent of the Judiciary; it is an executive power. But, the President while exercising this power, does not sit as a court of appeal.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/pardoning-powers-of-president-3/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S4: The constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President or governors exercising mercy jurisdiction. But the SC in Epuru Sudhakar case has given a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President and governors for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
- S3: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
- S1 and S2: The pardoning power of the President is independent of the Judiciary; it is an executive power. But, the President while exercising this power, does not sit as a court of appeal.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/pardoning-powers-of-president-3/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsThere is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A points to a democratic system. It does not necessarily mean a Parliamentary Democratic system. For e.g. in USA the Congress is also elected, but it is a Presidential Democracy.
- Option D is correct because “Collective responsibility” of the council of ministers to the Lok Sabha (Article 75) lies at the heart of a Parliamentary democracy.
- According to Article 75 (3) and Article 164 of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of the People.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/puducherry-l-g-orders-floor-test/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A points to a democratic system. It does not necessarily mean a Parliamentary Democratic system. For e.g. in USA the Congress is also elected, but it is a Presidential Democracy.
- Option D is correct because “Collective responsibility” of the council of ministers to the Lok Sabha (Article 75) lies at the heart of a Parliamentary democracy.
- According to Article 75 (3) and Article 164 of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of the People.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/puducherry-l-g-orders-floor-test/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through
- Adjournment motion
- Floor test
- Supplementary questions
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S2: A floor test is a motion (confidence motion or a vote of confidence or a trust vote) initiated by the government seeking to know if it enjoys the confidence of the parliament.
- S1: Matters of urgent importance can be raised in Adjournment motion.
- S3: MPs hold the executive accountable by asking questions, and supplementary questions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/puducherry-l-g-orders-floor-test/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S2: A floor test is a motion (confidence motion or a vote of confidence or a trust vote) initiated by the government seeking to know if it enjoys the confidence of the parliament.
- S1: Matters of urgent importance can be raised in Adjournment motion.
- S3: MPs hold the executive accountable by asking questions, and supplementary questions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/puducherry-l-g-orders-floor-test/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Delimitation Commission in India (DCI) is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
- The copies of DCI orders are laid before the House of the People and the State Legislative Assembly concerned, but no modifications are permissible therein by them.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Delimitation literally means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body. The job of delimitation is assigned to a high power body. Such a body is known as Delimitation Commission or a Boundary Commission.
- In India, such Delimitation Commissions have been constituted 4 times – in 1952 under the Delimitation Commission Act, 1952, in 1963 under Delimitation Commission Act, 1962, in 1973 under Delimitation Act, 1972 and in 2002 under Delimitation Act, 2002.
- S1: The Delimitation Commission in India is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
- S2: These orders come into force on a date to be specified by the President of India in this behalf. The copies of its orders are laid before the House of the People and the State Legislative Assembly concerned, but no modifications are permissible therein by them.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/jk-delimitation-commission/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Delimitation literally means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body. The job of delimitation is assigned to a high power body. Such a body is known as Delimitation Commission or a Boundary Commission.
- In India, such Delimitation Commissions have been constituted 4 times – in 1952 under the Delimitation Commission Act, 1952, in 1963 under Delimitation Commission Act, 1962, in 1973 under Delimitation Act, 1972 and in 2002 under Delimitation Act, 2002.
- S1: The Delimitation Commission in India is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
- S2: These orders come into force on a date to be specified by the President of India in this behalf. The copies of its orders are laid before the House of the People and the State Legislative Assembly concerned, but no modifications are permissible therein by them.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/jk-delimitation-commission/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The power to identify and specify socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs) lies with Parliament only with reference to the Central List.
- Under the newly-inserted Article 342A of the Constitution (One hundred and second Amendment) Act of 2018, the Governor of State notifies the SEBCs in a State after consultation with the President of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Inclusion or exclusion of any caste/community in the State List of SEBCs is the subject matter of the State government, and the Government of India has no role in the matter.
- It referred to the Constitution (One hundred and second Amendment) Act of 2018, which details the difference in the procedure for inclusion or exclusion of castes and communities in the State List for SEBCs and the Central List.
- S1: The power to identify and specify SEBCs lies with Parliament only with reference to the Central List.
- S2: Under the newly-inserted Article 342A of the Constitution (One hundred and second Amendment) Act of 2018, the President notifies the SEBCs in a State after consultation with the Governor.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Inclusion or exclusion of any caste/community in the State List of SEBCs is the subject matter of the State government, and the Government of India has no role in the matter.
- It referred to the Constitution (One hundred and second Amendment) Act of 2018, which details the difference in the procedure for inclusion or exclusion of castes and communities in the State List for SEBCs and the Central List.
- S1: The power to identify and specify SEBCs lies with Parliament only with reference to the Central List.
- S2: Under the newly-inserted Article 342A of the Constitution (One hundred and second Amendment) Act of 2018, the President notifies the SEBCs in a State after consultation with the Governor.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe quadrilateral security dialogue includes:
- Japan
- India
- United States
- Russia
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The quadrilateral security dialogue includes Japan, India, United States and Australia.
- All four nations find a common ground of being the democratic nations and common interests of unhindered maritime trade and security.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/quad-meet/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The quadrilateral security dialogue includes Japan, India, United States and Australia.
- All four nations find a common ground of being the democratic nations and common interests of unhindered maritime trade and security.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/quad-meet/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe Senkaku Islands are located in the:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Despite renewed efforts, the QUAD has faced criticism over its lack of formal structure. There have been calls for institutionalization, a formal agreement to transform the group into a formidable anti-China bloc.
- A lot has changed over the years. Each member state has faced the heat of China’s increased aggression.
- China has grown in might and influence and is keen on picking up fights.
- After attempting to influence Australia’s domestic policies, it slapped punitive tariffs on the country.
- It is engaged in what has become a routine border confrontation with India.
- China has flared up territorial disputes with Japan with regards to the Senkaku Islands and is battling a fully-fledged trade war with the United States.
- The Senkaku Islands are located in the East China Sea (approximately 170 km north of Ishigaki Island and approximately 410 km west of Okinawa Island).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/quad-meet/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Despite renewed efforts, the QUAD has faced criticism over its lack of formal structure. There have been calls for institutionalization, a formal agreement to transform the group into a formidable anti-China bloc.
- A lot has changed over the years. Each member state has faced the heat of China’s increased aggression.
- China has grown in might and influence and is keen on picking up fights.
- After attempting to influence Australia’s domestic policies, it slapped punitive tariffs on the country.
- It is engaged in what has become a routine border confrontation with India.
- China has flared up territorial disputes with Japan with regards to the Senkaku Islands and is battling a fully-fledged trade war with the United States.
- The Senkaku Islands are located in the East China Sea (approximately 170 km north of Ishigaki Island and approximately 410 km west of Okinawa Island).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/quad-meet/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Hydrogen fuel:
- It is a zero carbon fuel burned without oxygen.
- It can be used in internal combustion engines.
- It used as a fuel for spacecraft propulsion.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Hydrogen fuel is a zero carbon fuel burned with oxygen. It can be used in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. It has begun to be used in commercial fuel cell vehicles, such as passenger cars, and has been used in fuel cell buses for many years. It is also used as a fuel for spacecraft propulsion.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/national-hydrogen-mission/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Hydrogen fuel is a zero carbon fuel burned with oxygen. It can be used in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. It has begun to be used in commercial fuel cell vehicles, such as passenger cars, and has been used in fuel cell buses for many years. It is also used as a fuel for spacecraft propulsion.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/national-hydrogen-mission/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge’ launched by the Government of India pertains to
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge:
- Launched by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
- It is a challenge for cities to develop and implement initiatives to improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families.
- Context:
- The Urban Affairs Ministry has announced the names of the 25 cities selected for the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge under the Smart Cities Mission.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2021/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge:
- Launched by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
- It is a challenge for cities to develop and implement initiatives to improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families.
- Context:
- The Urban Affairs Ministry has announced the names of the 25 cities selected for the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge under the Smart Cities Mission.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2021/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following has won a green contest among cities in India, and emerged one of the ‘Tree Cities of the World’?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Hyderabad wins global ‘Tree City’ status:
- Hyderabad has won a green contest among cities in India, and emerged one of the ‘Tree Cities of the World’.
- That title has been bestowed by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- The city was evaluated on five metrics: ‘Establish Responsibility’, ‘Set the Rules’, ‘Know What You Have’, ‘Allocate the Resources’, and ‘Celebrate the Achievements’.
- Hyderabad has been selected for its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forestry.
- With the recognition, the city joins 120 others from 23 countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and Australia.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2021/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Hyderabad wins global ‘Tree City’ status:
- Hyderabad has won a green contest among cities in India, and emerged one of the ‘Tree Cities of the World’.
- That title has been bestowed by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- The city was evaluated on five metrics: ‘Establish Responsibility’, ‘Set the Rules’, ‘Know What You Have’, ‘Allocate the Resources’, and ‘Celebrate the Achievements’.
- Hyderabad has been selected for its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forestry.
- With the recognition, the city joins 120 others from 23 countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and Australia.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2021/