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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Collegium system:
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- The collegium system is the way by which judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed and transferred.
- It is a five-member body, which is headed by the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) and comprises the four other senior most judges of the court at that time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The collegium system is the way by which judges of the SC and HCs are appointed and transferred.
- It is a five-member body, which is headed by the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) and comprises the four other senior most judges of the court at that time.
- A High Court collegium is led by the incumbent Chief Justice and two other senior most judges of that court.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The collegium system is the way by which judges of the SC and HCs are appointed and transferred.
- It is a five-member body, which is headed by the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) and comprises the four other senior most judges of the court at that time.
- A High Court collegium is led by the incumbent Chief Justice and two other senior most judges of that court.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding appointment of Supreme Court judges.
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- The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India.
- Whenever there is any doubt about the senior most Judge to hold the office of the Chief Justice of India, the matter is decided by the Parliament.
- For appointing Judges of the Supreme Court, the recommendation of collegium to the President is binding during the first instance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
- The names are recommended by the Collegium.
- The collegium sends its final recommendation to the President of India for approval. The President can either accept it or reject it. In the case it is rejected, the recommendation comes back to the collegium. If the collegium reiterates its recommendation to the President, then he/she is bound by that recommendation.
- Appointment to the office of the Chief Justice of India should be of the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office.
- Whenever there is any doubt about the fitness of the senior most Judge to hold the office of the Chief
- Justice of India, consultation with other Judges as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution would be made for appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
- The names are recommended by the Collegium.
- The collegium sends its final recommendation to the President of India for approval. The President can either accept it or reject it. In the case it is rejected, the recommendation comes back to the collegium. If the collegium reiterates its recommendation to the President, then he/she is bound by that recommendation.
- Appointment to the office of the Chief Justice of India should be of the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office.
- Whenever there is any doubt about the fitness of the senior most Judge to hold the office of the Chief
- Justice of India, consultation with other Judges as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution would be made for appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following with reference to the impeachment of a high court judge.
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- The procedure for the impeachment of a judge of a high court is the same as that for a judge of the Supreme Court.
- The Speaker or Chairman of the house may refuse to admit a motion for the impeachment of a high court judge.
- No judge of a high court has been impeached so far.
- Only the Chief Justice of India can pass the final order for the removal of a high court judge post-impeachment.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Judges Enquiry Act (1968) regulates the procedure relating to the removal of a judge of a high court by the process of impeachment.
- A removal motion signed by 100 members (in the case of Lok Sabha) or 50 members (in the case of Rajya Sabha) is to be given to the Speaker/Chairman.
- The Speaker/Chairman may admit the motion or refuse to admit it.
- If it is admitted, then the Speaker/Chairman is to constitute a three-member committee to investigate into the charges.
- The procedure is same for a SC judge.
- After the motion is passed by each House of Parliament by special majority, an address is presented to the president for removal of the judge.
- Finally, the president passes an order removing the judge.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Judges Enquiry Act (1968) regulates the procedure relating to the removal of a judge of a high court by the process of impeachment.
- A removal motion signed by 100 members (in the case of Lok Sabha) or 50 members (in the case of Rajya Sabha) is to be given to the Speaker/Chairman.
- The Speaker/Chairman may admit the motion or refuse to admit it.
- If it is admitted, then the Speaker/Chairman is to constitute a three-member committee to investigate into the charges.
- The procedure is same for a SC judge.
- After the motion is passed by each House of Parliament by special majority, an address is presented to the president for removal of the judge.
- Finally, the president passes an order removing the judge.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Electoral Bonds:
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- An electoral bond is like a promissory note that can be bought by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India.
- The electoral bonds are available for purchase for 10 days at the beginning of every year.
- The electoral bonds will not bear the name of the donor.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: : Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties. The bonds are available for purchase by any person (who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India) for a period of ten days each in the months of January, April, July and October as may be specified by the Central Government.
- The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
- State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days from the date of issuance.
- These bonds are redeemable in the designated account of a registered political party.
- A person being an individual can buy bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
- S3: Donor’s name is not mentioned on the bond.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: : Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties. The bonds are available for purchase by any person (who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India) for a period of ten days each in the months of January, April, July and October as may be specified by the Central Government.
- The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
- State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days from the date of issuance.
- These bonds are redeemable in the designated account of a registered political party.
- A person being an individual can buy bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
- S3: Donor’s name is not mentioned on the bond.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Electoral Bonds:
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- The electoral bonds were introduced with the Finance Bill, 2016.
- The bonds are interest-free bearer instruments used to donate money anonymously to political parties.
- The State Bank of India (SBI) is the only bank authorized to sell them.
- SBI deposits bonds that a political party hasn’t encashed within 15 days into the Prime Minister’s CARES Fund.
Which of the given above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The electoral bonds were introduced with the Finance Bill, 2017.
- S4: SBI deposits bonds that a political party hasn’t enchased within 15 days into the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The electoral bonds were introduced with the Finance Bill, 2017.
- S4: SBI deposits bonds that a political party hasn’t enchased within 15 days into the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘Vikram-S’, that was in the news recently?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Vikram-S, India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, is set to take off from the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) launchpad in Sriharikota as part of Mission Prarambh (the beginning).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Vikram-S, India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, is set to take off from the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) launchpad in Sriharikota as part of Mission Prarambh (the beginning).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWho is the founder of the Indian space programme?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Vikram Sarabhai is remembered as the Father of the Indian Space Program for his contributions to the field of space science. He founded the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) which eventually became the largest government space agency in the world.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Vikram Sarabhai is remembered as the Father of the Indian Space Program for his contributions to the field of space science. He founded the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) which eventually became the largest government space agency in the world.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
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- The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
- Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
- Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It is central to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
- In non-Mahayana Buddhism, it usually refers either to Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, or to the historical Buddha Gautama prior to his enlightenment.
- Statement 2 and 3: A bodhisattva is literally a living being (sattva) who aspires to enlightenment (bodhi) and carries out altruistic practices. The bodhisattva ideal is central to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition as the individual who seeks enlightenment both for him- or herself and for others. Clearly 2 is correct.
- Compassion, an empathetic sharing of the sufferings of others, is the bodhisattva’s greatest characteristic.
- It is held that the bodhisattva makes four vows expressing a determination to work for the happiness of others: “However innumerable sentient beings are, I vow to save them; however inexhaustible the passions are, I vow to master them; however limitless the teachings are, I vow to study them; however infinite the Buddha-truth is, I vow to attain it.”
- Clearly 3 is correct.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It is central to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
- In non-Mahayana Buddhism, it usually refers either to Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, or to the historical Buddha Gautama prior to his enlightenment.
- Statement 2 and 3: A bodhisattva is literally a living being (sattva) who aspires to enlightenment (bodhi) and carries out altruistic practices. The bodhisattva ideal is central to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition as the individual who seeks enlightenment both for him- or herself and for others. Clearly 2 is correct.
- Compassion, an empathetic sharing of the sufferings of others, is the bodhisattva’s greatest characteristic.
- It is held that the bodhisattva makes four vows expressing a determination to work for the happiness of others: “However innumerable sentient beings are, I vow to save them; however inexhaustible the passions are, I vow to master them; however limitless the teachings are, I vow to study them; however infinite the Buddha-truth is, I vow to attain it.”
- Clearly 3 is correct.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhat is the ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.
- It is a decade-long partnership between the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
- It is working with businesses, governments, and environmental groups around the world to build a new generation of credible and effective programs for tackling climate change.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.
- It is a decade-long partnership between the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
- It is working with businesses, governments, and environmental groups around the world to build a new generation of credible and effective programs for tackling climate change.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements :
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- It is a global action plan for sustainable development
- It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.
- It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.
- It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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