[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 13 Feb 2023

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Article 105 of the Indian Constitution

• It deals with the powers, and privileges of the Houses of Parliament (collective), its members (individual) and committees. It has the following provisions –
• There shall be freedom of speech in Parliament
• MPs are exempted from any legal action for any statement made or act done in the course of their duties in Parliament.
• This immunity extends to certain non-members as well – the Attorney General of India or a Minister who may not be an MP but speaks in the House.
• This article guarantees that MPs can carry out their duties without interruption or fear, upholds the dignity and authority of the Parliament and supports its democratic operation.
• Instead of the court, the Speaker of the House will deal with instances where a Member goes beyond the bounds of permissible free expression.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/article-105-of-constitution-the-limits-to-free-speech-in-parliament-and-what-supreme-court-has-ruled/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The bridge ‘Maitri Setu’ has been built over the Feni river which flows between the Indian boundary in Tripura and Bangladesh.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/how-is-the-government-ramping-up-border-infrastructure/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• What is a Lok Adalat?
  • 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.
  • The Lok Adalats are formed to fulfil the promise given by the preamble of the Indian Constitution– securing Justice – social, economic and political of every citizen of India.
• Constitutional basis:
  • Article 39A of the Constitution provides for free legal aid to the deprived and weaker sections of the society and to promote justice on the base of equal opportunity.
  • Articles 14 of the Constitution also make it compulsory for the State to guarantee equality before the law.
• Statutory provisions:
  • Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 Lok Adalats have been given statutory status.
• Final award:
  • The decision made by the Lok Adalats is considered to be a verdict of a civil court and is ultimate and binding on all parties.
• No appeal:
  • There is no provision for an appeal against the verdict made by Lok Adalat.
  • But, they are free to initiate litigation by approaching the court of appropriate jurisdiction by filing a case by following the required procedure, in exercise of their right to litigate.
• Court fee:
  • There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.
  • Note: If a matter pending in the court of law is referred to the Lok Adalat and is settled subsequently, the court fee originally paid in the court on the complaints/petition is also refunded back to the parties.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay. The movement believes in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
• The central objectives of Arya Samaj is to, “eradicate Ignorance (Agyan), Indigence or Poverty (Abhav) and Injustice (Anayay) from this earth. This mission is enshrined in the ten Niyams or Principles.”
• Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship of idols.

Refer:  facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Dayananda Saraswati:
  • He was the first to give the call for Swaraj as “India for Indians” in 1876, a call later taken up by Lokmanya Tilak.
  • He believed in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
  • He emphasized the Vedic ideals of brahmacharya, including celibacy and devotion to God.
  • Denouncing the idolatry and ritualistic worship, he worked towards reviving Vedic ideologies. Subsequently, the philosopher and President of India, S. Radhakrishnan called him one of the “makers of Modern India”, as did Sri Aurobindo.
• Raja Rammohan Roy: The Maker of Modern India
  • Considered to be the Father of Indian Renaissance, this multifaceted social, religious and educational reformer is renowned for his pioneering role in opposing practices like Sati, child marriage and social divisions and for advocating education.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:Lala Lajpat Rai

• Rai is remembered for his role during the Swadeshi movement and for his advocacy of education.
• He became a follower of Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj and went on to become one of the society’s leaders.
• He also helped found the Punjab National Bank.
• In 1885, Rai established the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School in Lahore and remained a committed educationist throughout his life.
• Rai, Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal (called Lal-Bal-Pal) fervently advocated the use of Swadeshi goods and mass agitation in the aftermath of the controversial Partition of Bengal in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• He founded the Indian Home Rule League of America in New York City in 1917.
• He was elected President of the Indian National Congress during its Special Session in Kolkata in 1920, which saw the launch of Mahatma Gandhi’s Non-cooperation Movement.
• The patriot died at Lahore in 1928 after he was attacked by police during a protest rally against the Simon Commission.
• His important works include: ‘The Arya Samaj’, ‘Young India’, ‘England’s Debt to India’, ‘Evolution of Japan’, ‘India’s Will to Freedom’, ‘Message of the Bhagwad Gita’, ‘Political Future of India’, ‘Problem of National Education in India’, ‘The Depressed Glasses’, and the travelogue ‘United States of America’.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Judicial review in India refers to the power of the Indian courts (SC or HC) to review and potentially invalidate laws and governmental actions that conflict with the Constitution of India.
• The power of judicial review in India is derived from the principle of the rule of law and the idea that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
• In India, the power of judicial review is exercised through writ petitions
• Article 13 expressively provides for the doctrine of JR
• Indian Constitution provides for ‘Procedure established by law’ (narrower JR power) against the American Constitution which provides for ‘Due process of Law’ (broader interpretation of JR)

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM), was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Human Resource Developmentto provide one integrated platform and portal for online courses.
• This covers all higher education subjects and skill sector courses.
• It is a repository of more than 300 high-quality Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) that are developed by academicians from top-ranked institutions and are offered free of cost

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/

Ans: (c )

Explanation: What is MAI?

• It is an Export Promotion Scheme. The scheme aims to act as a catalyst to promote India’s exports on a sustained basis.
• The scheme is formulated on the basis of the product and country focus approach. It will evolve specific markets and specific products through market studies/surveys.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Option D: Decentralization and grass roots empowerment are the core guiding principles of local self-government as under 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment. For e.g. Gram Panchayats can sanction sanitation and welfare projects on their own.
• Option A: Local bodies are not federal entities as is the position of states in India.
• Option B: This isn’t administrative delegation because local self-government bodies are political entities that are elected directly (or indirectly) by people and managed by their representatives.
• Option C: Since it involves election and indirect decision making by people’s representatives, there can be no direct democracy (where all decisions are made directly by the people).

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-february-2023/