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10 PM Quiz: December 21, 2018
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding e-sanchit.
- It is launched by Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC).
- It involves paperless processing, uploading of supporting documents, to facilitate the trading across Borders.
Which of the statements given above are correct.
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The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) has launched e- SANCHIT for paperless processing, uploading of supporting documents, to facilitate the trading across Borders.
The ‘India Customs Single Window’ allows importers & exporters, to lodge their clearance documents online without approaching other regulatory agencies for requisite permissions if any.
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The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) has launched e- SANCHIT for paperless processing, uploading of supporting documents, to facilitate the trading across Borders.
The ‘India Customs Single Window’ allows importers & exporters, to lodge their clearance documents online without approaching other regulatory agencies for requisite permissions if any.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 recently passed by Lok Sabha, consider the following statements.
1) The Bill sets up the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions as quasi-judicial bodies
2) The Bill also addresses new age developments like e-commerce, direct selling, tele-marketing etc.
Select the statements which is/are incorrect.
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The Bill sets up the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions as quasi-judicial bodies to adjudicate disputes. The Bill empowers the central government to appoint members to these Commissions. The Bill does not specify that the Commissions will comprise a judicial member. If the Commissions were to have members only from the executive, the principal of separation of powers may be violated.
he Bill also addresses new age developments like e-commerce, direct selling, tele-marketing etc.
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The Bill sets up the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions as quasi-judicial bodies to adjudicate disputes. The Bill empowers the central government to appoint members to these Commissions. The Bill does not specify that the Commissions will comprise a judicial member. If the Commissions were to have members only from the executive, the principal of separation of powers may be violated.
he Bill also addresses new age developments like e-commerce, direct selling, tele-marketing etc.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Security Act (NSA), consider the following statements.
1) The act is applicable to Jammu and Kashmir
2) It permits the extrajudicial detention of individuals convicted for charges in Relation of the state with foreign powers.
Select the statements which is/are incorrect.
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About NSA
The NSA was introduced by Indira Gandhi after she came to power in 1980.
With the exception of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Act is applicable to the rest of the country. Jammu and Kashmir has a law similar to the NSA – the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (1978), which too has been grossly misused.
The NSA can be invoked against
- Those who imperil the defence of the state,
- In Relation of the state with foreign powers
- Security of the state,
- Public order and Maintenance of essential supplies and services.
NSA however allows the government to keep such serious offenders in custody without charging them for any of these serious offences. This is convenient for the government and police because it allows them to escape the strictures of the Criminal Procedure Code and the courts of the land.
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About NSA
The NSA was introduced by Indira Gandhi after she came to power in 1980.
With the exception of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Act is applicable to the rest of the country. Jammu and Kashmir has a law similar to the NSA – the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (1978), which too has been grossly misused.
The NSA can be invoked against
- Those who imperil the defence of the state,
- In Relation of the state with foreign powers
- Security of the state,
- Public order and Maintenance of essential supplies and services.
NSA however allows the government to keep such serious offenders in custody without charging them for any of these serious offences. This is convenient for the government and police because it allows them to escape the strictures of the Criminal Procedure Code and the courts of the land.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Pro-Term Speaker:
- Pro-Term Speaker is elected by the members of the house as soon as house sits for the first session.
- The main duty of the pro-tem speaker is to administer the oath of office to new members of the house.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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A pro-tem speaker is chosen with the agreement of the members of the Lok Sabha and legislative assembly, so that he can carry on the activities till the permanent speaker is not chosen. Usually, the senior most member of the house is selected for the post. The main duty of the pro-tem speaker is to administer the oath of office to new members of the house. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker. Once the new Speaker is elected, the office of the pro tem speaker ceases to exist. The powers of the pro tem speaker are not defined.
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A pro-tem speaker is chosen with the agreement of the members of the Lok Sabha and legislative assembly, so that he can carry on the activities till the permanent speaker is not chosen. Usually, the senior most member of the house is selected for the post. The main duty of the pro-tem speaker is to administer the oath of office to new members of the house. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker. Once the new Speaker is elected, the office of the pro tem speaker ceases to exist. The powers of the pro tem speaker are not defined.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the modes of fund mobilization under recapitalization effort by Government.
1) Budgetary allocations
2) Market Borrowings
3 )Recapitalization Bonds
Select the statements which is/are correct.
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Following are the three modes of fund mobilization under recapitalization effort.
Budgetary allocations: Government buy shares of public sector bank.
Market Borrowings: PSBs mobilise fund from the market through borrowings.
Recapitalization Bonds: Government will issue Bank Recapitalization Bonds
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Following are the three modes of fund mobilization under recapitalization effort.
Budgetary allocations: Government buy shares of public sector bank.
Market Borrowings: PSBs mobilise fund from the market through borrowings.
Recapitalization Bonds: Government will issue Bank Recapitalization Bonds
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018, consider the following statements.
1) Bill allows for DNA testing in certain civil matters such as for the establishment of individual identity and as well as for transplantation of human organs.
2) The Bill does not requires consent of the individual when DNA profiling is used in criminal investigations and identifying missing persons.
Select the statements which is/are correct.
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Key Features
Use of DNA Data: The Bill regulates DNA testing for identification of persons, in respect of matters listed in the Schedule. This includes offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as offences under other laws such as the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The Schedule also allows for DNA testing in certain civil matters. This includes matters such as parentage disputes, issues related to pedigree, immigration or emigration, assisted reproductive technologies, transplantation of human organs, and for the establishment of individual identity.
The Bill requires consent of the individual when DNA profiling is used in criminal investigations and identifying missing persons. However, consent requirements have not been specified in case of DNA profiling for civil matters.
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Key Features
Use of DNA Data: The Bill regulates DNA testing for identification of persons, in respect of matters listed in the Schedule. This includes offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as offences under other laws such as the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The Schedule also allows for DNA testing in certain civil matters. This includes matters such as parentage disputes, issues related to pedigree, immigration or emigration, assisted reproductive technologies, transplantation of human organs, and for the establishment of individual identity.
The Bill requires consent of the individual when DNA profiling is used in criminal investigations and identifying missing persons. However, consent requirements have not been specified in case of DNA profiling for civil matters.
