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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding G20 grouping.
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- The G20 is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union, with representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
- The G20 membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies, representing about two-thirds of the world’s population.
- The G20 has its permanent secretariat in New York.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The G20 is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union, with representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
- The G20 membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies, representing about two-thirds of the world’s population, 85% of global gross domestic product, 80% of global investment and over 75% of global trade.
- The members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
- It does not have any permanent secretariat or headquarters
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/great-g20-power-great-responsibility/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The G20 is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union, with representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
- The G20 membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies, representing about two-thirds of the world’s population, 85% of global gross domestic product, 80% of global investment and over 75% of global trade.
- The members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
- It does not have any permanent secretariat or headquarters
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/great-g20-power-great-responsibility/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries are members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization ?
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- Russia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Afghanistan
- Uzbekistan
- India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are the current full members of the SCO.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/great-g20-power-great-responsibility/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are the current full members of the SCO.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/great-g20-power-great-responsibility/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 points‘To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance’ is a provision made in the
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 49: To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 49: To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991:
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- It was enacted to freeze the status of all places of worship in the country as it was in 1991.
- It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the AMASR Act 1958.
- It manifests the secular values of the Constitution and strictly prohibits retrogression.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
- S2: The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
- The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
- S3: In the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, the Constitution Bench led by former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi referred to the law and said it manifests the secular values of the Constitution and strictly prohibits retrogression.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
- S2: The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
- The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
- S3: In the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, the Constitution Bench led by former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi referred to the law and said it manifests the secular values of the Constitution and strictly prohibits retrogression.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.
- Collegium system was born through “Second judge’s case”.
- A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, has to make and subscribe to an oath before the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Indian constitution provides for a provision of Supreme Court under Part V (The Union) and Chapter 6 (The Union Judiciary).
- Articles 124 to 147 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organisation, independence, jurisdiction, powers and procedures of the Supreme Court.
- The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President. The CJI is appointed by the President after consultation with such judges of the Supreme Court and high courts as he deems necessary.
- What is the Collegium system?
- The Collegium of judges does not figure in the Constitution. It is the Supreme Court’s invention.
- Constitution says judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the President and speaks of a process of consultation.
- Therefore, Collegium is a system under which judges are appointed by an institution comprising judges.
- Collegium also recommends the transfer of Chief Justices and other judges.
- How did this come into being?
- ‘First Judges Case’ (1981) ruled that the “consultation” with the CJI in the matter of appointments must be full and effective. However, the CJI’s opinion should have primacy.
- Second Judges Case (1993) introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the Supreme Court.
- Third Judges Case (1998): SC on President’s reference expanded the Collegium to a five-member body, comprising the CJI and four of his senior-most colleagues
- Oath or Affirmation
- A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President, or some other person appointed by him for this purpose. In his oath, a judge of the Supreme Court swears:
- to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India;
- to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India;
- to duly and faithfully and to the best of his ability, knowledge and judgement to perform the duties of the Office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; and
- to uphold the Constitution and the laws.
- A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President, or some other person appointed by him for this purpose. In his oath, a judge of the Supreme Court swears:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Indian constitution provides for a provision of Supreme Court under Part V (The Union) and Chapter 6 (The Union Judiciary).
- Articles 124 to 147 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organisation, independence, jurisdiction, powers and procedures of the Supreme Court.
- The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President. The CJI is appointed by the President after consultation with such judges of the Supreme Court and high courts as he deems necessary.
- What is the Collegium system?
- The Collegium of judges does not figure in the Constitution. It is the Supreme Court’s invention.
- Constitution says judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the President and speaks of a process of consultation.
- Therefore, Collegium is a system under which judges are appointed by an institution comprising judges.
- Collegium also recommends the transfer of Chief Justices and other judges.
- How did this come into being?
- ‘First Judges Case’ (1981) ruled that the “consultation” with the CJI in the matter of appointments must be full and effective. However, the CJI’s opinion should have primacy.
- Second Judges Case (1993) introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the Supreme Court.
- Third Judges Case (1998): SC on President’s reference expanded the Collegium to a five-member body, comprising the CJI and four of his senior-most colleagues
- Oath or Affirmation
- A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President, or some other person appointed by him for this purpose. In his oath, a judge of the Supreme Court swears:
- to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India;
- to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India;
- to duly and faithfully and to the best of his ability, knowledge and judgement to perform the duties of the Office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; and
- to uphold the Constitution and the laws.
- A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President, or some other person appointed by him for this purpose. In his oath, a judge of the Supreme Court swears:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Ad hoc Judge of supreme court:
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- The President can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.
- The judge so appointed should be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Ad hoc Judge: When there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only after consultation with the chief justice of the High Court concerned and with the previous consent of the president. The judge so appointed should be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. It is the duty of the judge so appointed to attend the sittings of the Supreme Court, in priority to other duties of his office. While so attending, he enjoys all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges (and discharges the duties) of a judge of the Supreme Court.
- Retired Judge: At any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed. Such a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine. He will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Ad hoc Judge: When there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only after consultation with the chief justice of the High Court concerned and with the previous consent of the president. The judge so appointed should be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. It is the duty of the judge so appointed to attend the sittings of the Supreme Court, in priority to other duties of his office. While so attending, he enjoys all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges (and discharges the duties) of a judge of the Supreme Court.
- Retired Judge: At any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed. Such a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine. He will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Collegium of the Supreme Court consists of 3 senior most Judges including the Chief Justice of India.
- Article 222 of the Constitution provides for the transfer of a judge from one High Court to another.
- The Collegium recommends the transfer of Chief Justices and other judges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Collegium of the Supreme Court consists of 5 senior most Judges including the Chief Justice of India. They will consider the elevation of Chief Justices/Judges of High Court to Supreme Court, elevation of Judges of High Courts as Chief Justices and elevation of Judges. In case of difference of opinion, the majority view will prevail. Since Constitution mandates consultation with the Chief Justice of India is necessary for appointments to judiciary, the collegium model evovled.
- S2: Article 222 of the Constitution provides for the transfer of a judge from one High Court to another.
- S3: Yes, the Collegium also recommends the transfer of Chief Justices and other judges.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Collegium of the Supreme Court consists of 5 senior most Judges including the Chief Justice of India. They will consider the elevation of Chief Justices/Judges of High Court to Supreme Court, elevation of Judges of High Courts as Chief Justices and elevation of Judges. In case of difference of opinion, the majority view will prevail. Since Constitution mandates consultation with the Chief Justice of India is necessary for appointments to judiciary, the collegium model evovled.
- S2: Article 222 of the Constitution provides for the transfer of a judge from one High Court to another.
- S3: Yes, the Collegium also recommends the transfer of Chief Justices and other judges.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- 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?
Correct
Ans: (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/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (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/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsSinho Commission was in news recently, is associated to
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The EWS reservation was granted based on the recommendations of a S R Sinho commission
- It recommended that all below-poverty-line (BPL) families within the general category be notified from time to time.
- All families whose annual family income from all sources is below the taxable limit should be identified as EBCs (economically backward classes)
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The EWS reservation was granted based on the recommendations of a S R Sinho commission
- It recommended that all below-poverty-line (BPL) families within the general category be notified from time to time.
- All families whose annual family income from all sources is below the taxable limit should be identified as EBCs (economically backward classes)
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsArrange the following components of India’s forex reserves according to their proportion in ascending order:
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- Foreign currency
- Gold
- Special Drawing Rights at IMF
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- India’s foreign exchange reserves declined to $553.1 billion in the week ended September 2, their lowest since October 2020 and down by $8 billion from the previous week.
- Reasons behind the Decline:
- Low FII/FDI due to tightening monetary policy world over
- RBI intervention in currency markets to stabilize the rupee
- Basics: Foreign Exchange Reserves are cash and other reserve assets such as gold held by a central bank or other monetary authority that are primarily available to balance payments of the country, influence the foreign exchange rate of its currency, and to maintain confidence in financial markets.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- India’s foreign exchange reserves declined to $553.1 billion in the week ended September 2, their lowest since October 2020 and down by $8 billion from the previous week.
- Reasons behind the Decline:
- Low FII/FDI due to tightening monetary policy world over
- RBI intervention in currency markets to stabilize the rupee
- Basics: Foreign Exchange Reserves are cash and other reserve assets such as gold held by a central bank or other monetary authority that are primarily available to balance payments of the country, influence the foreign exchange rate of its currency, and to maintain confidence in financial markets.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2022/
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