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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA):
- It is formed by the Union Government under the societies Registration Act.
- It includes scientists and representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- NADA is formed by the Union Government under the societies Registration Act. NADA includes scientists and representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/rajya-sabha-passes-anti-doping-bill/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- NADA is formed by the Union Government under the societies Registration Act. NADA includes scientists and representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/rajya-sabha-passes-anti-doping-bill/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Delhi’s current status as a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly was included in the original Constitution.
- The status, powers and functions of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is similar to that of a Governor of a State.
- The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi have the power to refer any matter, over which there is a disagreement with the elected government, to the President.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Delhi’s current status as a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly is an outcome of the 69th Amendment Act through which Articles 239AA and 239BB were introduced in the Constitution. The Bench of then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justices A K Sikri, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, in three separate yet concurring orders, had said: “The status of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is not that of a Governor of a State, rather he remains an Administrator, in a limited sense, working with the designation of Lieutenant Governor”. The L-G does have the power to refer any matter, over which there is a disagreement with the elected government, to the President under Article 239AA(4).
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Delhi’s current status as a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly is an outcome of the 69th Amendment Act through which Articles 239AA and 239BB were introduced in the Constitution. The Bench of then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justices A K Sikri, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, in three separate yet concurring orders, had said: “The status of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is not that of a Governor of a State, rather he remains an Administrator, in a limited sense, working with the designation of Lieutenant Governor”. The L-G does have the power to refer any matter, over which there is a disagreement with the elected government, to the President under Article 239AA(4).
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- The United Nations Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- The United Nations General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding.
- The permanent members of the Security Council have veto power in the General Assembly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Russia is one of five permanent, veto-wielding powers on the council along with the United States, France, Britain and China. The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding. Unlike the Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/india-to-host-unsc-meet-on-counterterrorism/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Russia is one of five permanent, veto-wielding powers on the council along with the United States, France, Britain and China. The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding. Unlike the Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/india-to-host-unsc-meet-on-counterterrorism/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The GST Council is India’s first experience at a cooperative-federalism based decision-making authority.
- The 122nd constitution amendment bill and all legislations enabling the GST were passed unanimously by the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- To develop a consensus, we passed the Constitution amendment enabling the GST unanimously. All legislations enabling the GST were passed unanimously. The rules were put before the GST Council. The have been approved unanimously. We have held 27 meetings of the GST Council so far where every decision has been taken by consensus and unanimity. All the rates are fixed through consensus on the recommendation of the Rates Committee. Whenever there are contrarian views in the Council, a representative Group of Ministers of the State is constituted to work out a via media and we try to evolve consensus one way or the other. I do realise that the delicate federal balance in India has to be maintained. The GST Council is India’s first experience at cooperative-federalism based decision-making authority. We cannot afford to risk a failure and, therefore, it is functioning as to arouse confidence amongst all States. The meetings have always been consensus based. The only area where unanimity seems to be lacking is the television bites that some Ministers’ give after the meeting, which may be necessary for their own political positon. I am willing to live with the experience of a healthy debate and unanimity within the Council and a show of dissent outside the Council meetings.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/advise-states-to-enforce-digital-generation-of-din/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- To develop a consensus, we passed the Constitution amendment enabling the GST unanimously. All legislations enabling the GST were passed unanimously. The rules were put before the GST Council. The have been approved unanimously. We have held 27 meetings of the GST Council so far where every decision has been taken by consensus and unanimity. All the rates are fixed through consensus on the recommendation of the Rates Committee. Whenever there are contrarian views in the Council, a representative Group of Ministers of the State is constituted to work out a via media and we try to evolve consensus one way or the other. I do realise that the delicate federal balance in India has to be maintained. The GST Council is India’s first experience at cooperative-federalism based decision-making authority. We cannot afford to risk a failure and, therefore, it is functioning as to arouse confidence amongst all States. The meetings have always been consensus based. The only area where unanimity seems to be lacking is the television bites that some Ministers’ give after the meeting, which may be necessary for their own political positon. I am willing to live with the experience of a healthy debate and unanimity within the Council and a show of dissent outside the Council meetings.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/advise-states-to-enforce-digital-generation-of-din/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe Fair and Remunerative Price of Sugarcane is approved by the
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- CACP recommends the fair and remunerative prices based on inter-crop price parity, inflation considerations, fair return to farmers and a host of other factors.
It is the cabinet Committee on Economic affairs that finally approves it.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- CACP recommends the fair and remunerative prices based on inter-crop price parity, inflation considerations, fair return to farmers and a host of other factors.
It is the cabinet Committee on Economic affairs that finally approves it.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system in India:
- The MSP is the rate at which the government purchases crops from farmers.
- It is based on a calculation of at least one-and-a-half times the cost of production incurred by the farmers.
- The MSP is fixed thrice a year on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The MSP is the rate at which the government purchases crops from farmers, and is based on a calculation of at least one-and-a-half times the cost of production incurred by the farmers.
- The Union Budget for 2018-19had announced that MSP would be kept at levels of 1.5 the cost of production.
- The MSP is fixed twice a yearon the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), which is a statutory body and submits separate reports recommending prices for kharif and rabi seasons.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The MSP is the rate at which the government purchases crops from farmers, and is based on a calculation of at least one-and-a-half times the cost of production incurred by the farmers.
- The Union Budget for 2018-19had announced that MSP would be kept at levels of 1.5 the cost of production.
- The MSP is fixed twice a yearon the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), which is a statutory body and submits separate reports recommending prices for kharif and rabi seasons.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) is an attached office of the:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It came into existence in January 1965. Currently, the Commission comprises a Chairman, Member Secretary, one Member (Official) and two Members (Non-Official).
- It is mandated to recommend minimum support prices (MSPs) to incentivize the cultivators to adopt modern technology, and raise productivity and overall grain production in line with the emerging demand patterns in the country.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It came into existence in January 1965. Currently, the Commission comprises a Chairman, Member Secretary, one Member (Official) and two Members (Non-Official).
- It is mandated to recommend minimum support prices (MSPs) to incentivize the cultivators to adopt modern technology, and raise productivity and overall grain production in line with the emerging demand patterns in the country.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of these long-term goals. NDCs embody efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of these long-term goals. NDCs embody efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The- motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what Constitutes ‘incapacity and proved misbehaviour’ of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
- The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The speaker has the discretion to accept or reject the motion, so S1 is wrong.
- S2:It has not been defined.
- S3 and S4 are well known and can be verified here https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/impeachment-explainer-and-options-before-oppn-if-chairman-rejects-motion-118042000800_1.html
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The speaker has the discretion to accept or reject the motion, so S1 is wrong.
- S2:It has not been defined.
- S3 and S4 are well known and can be verified here https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/impeachment-explainer-and-options-before-oppn-if-chairman-rejects-motion-118042000800_1.html
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
- The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
- The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Since S3 is clearly incorrect, the answer must be A.
- According to Articles 102(1)(a) and 191(1)(a) of Constitution, legislators (MP or MLA) can be barred from holding office of profit under Central Government or state government as it can put them in position to gain financial benefit.
- The Supreme Court recently held that the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Act, 2006 exempting 55 offices occupied by members of Parliament from disqualification was constitutionally valid. See https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-upholds-office-of-profit-law/article16876481.ece
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Since S3 is clearly incorrect, the answer must be A.
- According to Articles 102(1)(a) and 191(1)(a) of Constitution, legislators (MP or MLA) can be barred from holding office of profit under Central Government or state government as it can put them in position to gain financial benefit.
- The Supreme Court recently held that the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Act, 2006 exempting 55 offices occupied by members of Parliament from disqualification was constitutionally valid. See https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-upholds-office-of-profit-law/article16876481.ece
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019