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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about the directives issued by Supreme Court on appointment of Director General of Police:
- They were originally issued as part of the Prakash Singh judgement.
- According to it, the State government concerned has to send to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) the names of the probables six months before the incumbent DGP is to retire.
- The UPSC will prepare a list of three officers fit to be DGP and send it back to state government.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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The State government concerned has to send to the service commission the names of the probables three months before the incumbent DGP is to retire. The UPSC will prepare a list of three officers fit to be DGP and send it back. It shall, as far as practicable, choose the people who have got a clear two years of service and must give due weightage to merit and seniority. The State, in turn, shall ‘immediately’ appoint one of the persons shortlisted by the commission.
A Bench, led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, passed the directions on an application by the Centre for modification of a September 22, 2006 judgment on a petition filed by former DGPs Prakash Singh and N.K. Singh for reforms in the police forces.
In 2006, the court passed seven directives, primarily to “ensure that State governments do not exercise unwarranted influence or pressure on the police.”Incorrect
The State government concerned has to send to the service commission the names of the probables three months before the incumbent DGP is to retire. The UPSC will prepare a list of three officers fit to be DGP and send it back. It shall, as far as practicable, choose the people who have got a clear two years of service and must give due weightage to merit and seniority. The State, in turn, shall ‘immediately’ appoint one of the persons shortlisted by the commission.
A Bench, led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, passed the directions on an application by the Centre for modification of a September 22, 2006 judgment on a petition filed by former DGPs Prakash Singh and N.K. Singh for reforms in the police forces.
In 2006, the court passed seven directives, primarily to “ensure that State governments do not exercise unwarranted influence or pressure on the police.” - Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Judges Enquiry Act 1968 outlines the procedure for the removal of judges of Supreme Court and High Courts.
- Chief Justice of India constitutes the in-house inquiry committee to probe allegations of impropriety against sitting High Court judges in states.
- As per the provisions of the in-house procedure, the CJI can remove the concerned judge if found guilty.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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as per paragraph 7(i) of the in-house procedure, the CJI can advise the judge concerned to either resign or take voluntary retirement.
The Judges Enquiry act 1968, outlines the procedure for the removal of judges of Supreme Court and High Courts.
Chief Justice of India constitutes the in-house inquiry committee to probe allegations of impropriety against sitting High Court judges in other States.
The Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Indira Banerjee, has been selected by the Supreme Court for the second time to head an in-house inquiry committee to probe allegations of impropriety against sitting High Court judges in other States.Incorrect
as per paragraph 7(i) of the in-house procedure, the CJI can advise the judge concerned to either resign or take voluntary retirement.
The Judges Enquiry act 1968, outlines the procedure for the removal of judges of Supreme Court and High Courts.
Chief Justice of India constitutes the in-house inquiry committee to probe allegations of impropriety against sitting High Court judges in other States.
The Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Indira Banerjee, has been selected by the Supreme Court for the second time to head an in-house inquiry committee to probe allegations of impropriety against sitting High Court judges in other States. - Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the name of the application launched recently by Election Commission of India?
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The Election Commission on Tuesday launched an Android-based mobile application named “cVigil” for citizens to share proof of malpractices by political parties, their candidates and activists when the Model Code of Conduct is in force.The mobile application also facilitates sharing of geo-tagged photographic and video evidence without disclosing the identity of the sender.
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The Election Commission on Tuesday launched an Android-based mobile application named “cVigil” for citizens to share proof of malpractices by political parties, their candidates and activists when the Model Code of Conduct is in force.The mobile application also facilitates sharing of geo-tagged photographic and video evidence without disclosing the identity of the sender.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the recently cancelled ‘2+2 Dialogue’ between India and U.S.:
- Foreign and Finance ministers from both countries were supposed to participate in it.
- This would have been the third such dialogue between both the countries.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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Both statements are incorrect.
The ‘2+2’ dialogue is a meeting between the Indian Ministers for External Affairs and Defence, and the US Secretaries of State and Defense. Thus Finance ministers are not part of it.
Recently, United States postponed what was meant to have been its first ‘2+2’ dialogue with India this month.
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Both statements are incorrect.
The ‘2+2’ dialogue is a meeting between the Indian Ministers for External Affairs and Defence, and the US Secretaries of State and Defense. Thus Finance ministers are not part of it.
Recently, United States postponed what was meant to have been its first ‘2+2’ dialogue with India this month.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA):
- Under it, the basket of items as well as the extent of tariff concessions are enlarged during the trade negotiating rounds that are conducted periodically.
- It was previously known as the Bangkok Agreement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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APTA is a preferential trade agreement, under which the basket of items as well as the extent of tariff concessions are enlarged during the trade negotiating rounds that are conducted periodically.The fourth round of trade negotiations under the agreement was conducted on January 13, 2017. “The results of the fourth round of negotiations under the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) [formerly the Bangkok Agreement] among six countries namely, Bangladesh, China, India, Lao PDR, Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka, have been implemented with effect from July 1,” the government said in a release on Monday.
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APTA is a preferential trade agreement, under which the basket of items as well as the extent of tariff concessions are enlarged during the trade negotiating rounds that are conducted periodically.The fourth round of trade negotiations under the agreement was conducted on January 13, 2017. “The results of the fourth round of negotiations under the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) [formerly the Bangkok Agreement] among six countries namely, Bangladesh, China, India, Lao PDR, Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka, have been implemented with effect from July 1,” the government said in a release on Monday.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Cauvery river water dispute:
- It is a dispute among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.
- The Cauvery Water Management Authority has been formed by the Central government.
- It is formed to implement the water-sharing award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal as modified by the Supreme Court recently.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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All the given statements are correct.
The first meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority took place in a cordial atmosphere augurs well for a sustained phase of constructive cooperation among the States concerned. The CWMA has been formed by the Centre to implement the water-sharing award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal as modified by the Supreme Court earlier this year. It is a dispute among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.
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All the given statements are correct.
The first meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority took place in a cordial atmosphere augurs well for a sustained phase of constructive cooperation among the States concerned. The CWMA has been formed by the Centre to implement the water-sharing award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal as modified by the Supreme Court earlier this year. It is a dispute among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.
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