10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 16 2021

Statement 1 is incorrect. In case of NCT of Delhi, Chief Minister is appointed by the President and the other Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Minister and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.

Statement 2 is correct. Article 239 AA of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than ten percent, of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly, with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor.

Statement 1 is correct. The State Election Commissions came into existence in 1993 as envisaged in Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution of India.

The above Articles provide that the Superintendence, direction and Control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the Conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities shall vest in the State Election Commission consisting of the State Election Commissioner.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The conditions of services and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rule determine:

Provided that the State Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the High Court and the conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has identified 164 states as importers of major arms in 2016–20. The top five arms importers—Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and China—received 36 per cent of total arms imports in 2016–20.

Statement 2 is correct. Arms imports by India decreased by 33 per cent between 2011–15 and 2016–20. Russia was the most affected supplier, although India’s imports of US arms also fell, by 46 per cent. The drop in Indian arms imports seems to have been mainly due to its complex procurement processes, combined with an attempt to reduce its dependence on Russian arms.

Indian arms exports have grown 228% in the 2016-20 period and was 24th largest exporter country.

Option 1 and 2 are correctly matched. Fagua Nritya is a traditional dance of Jharkhand performed during the Spring festivals in Falgun and Chaita’s Sandhikal.

Poorakkali is a traditional dance ritual performed by men during the nine-day Pooram festival in Bhagavathy temples across North Malabar in Kerala.

Option 3 is incorrectly matched. Godana Painting (Madhubani) is a traditional art form of Bihar.

–Ancient folk cultures being preserved in Jharkhand are Faguwa Nritya, Turi Nritya, Faguwa Nritya, Turi Nritya, Paika Nritya, Hodopathy, Tribal dance (Karam Nritya).

–Ancient folk cultures being preserved in Bihar are Lok Gatha “Reshma Chuharmal” (Begusarai), Lok Gatha “Bihula Bishari” (Purnia), Lok Gatha “Naradi” (Begusarai), Bidesia Lok Natya (Bhojpur region), Godana Painting (Madhubani), Lok Natya “Hirni-Birni” (Magadh region), Panwaria, Domkach & Sohar Khilona folk dance (All regions of Bihar State), Domkach folk dance (All regions of Bihar State), Jharni & Jhinjhia folk dance (Mithilanchal Area), Bidesia (Bhojpur Area), Bihar Ke Paramparik Natya (All regions of Bihar State), Drupad Dhamar, Godna Geet, Sikki Kala, Tikuli Art and Madhubani Painting.

–Ancient folk cultures being preserved in Kerala are Poorakali, Malayankettu & Kannerpattu (Kannur), Daffumuttu (Malabar), Kanyarkali (Thrissur) and Arabanaumuttu (Kozhikode)

Statement 1 is correct. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (CDRCs) have been set up at the district, state, and national levels. A consumer can file a complaint with CDRCs in relation to: (i) unfair or restrictive trade practices; (ii) defective goods or services; (iii) overcharging or deceptive charging; and (iv) the offering of goods or services for sale which may be hazardous to life and safety.

Statement 2 is correct. Government of India through NIC has launched the E-daakhil portal. The portal simplifies filing of complaints by consumers. Consumer can file complaint online from anywhere for the redressal of their complaints. So far 17 States and NCDRC have adopted the e-daakhil portal and it is available at 449 locations.

Section 135 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, requires that the Board of every eligible company, “shall ensure that the company spends, in every financial year, at least 2% of the average net profits of the company made during the three immediately preceding financial years, or where the company has not completed the period of three financial years since its incorporation, during such immediately preceding financial years, in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility Policy”.

Statement 1 is incorrect. CSR is a Board driven process and the Board of the company is empowered to plan, decide, execute and monitor CSR activities of the company based on the recommendation of its CSR Committee.

Statement 2 is correct. The Government has instituted National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) as an official recognition at the highest level for outstanding contribution made by companies through their CSR activities.

The categories of the award, inter-alia, includes CSR in Aspirational Districts/Difficult Terrains and for contribution in National priority areas including Environment, Sustainable Development and Solar Energy.

Statement 1 is correct. Department of Justice has partnered with NALSA and CSC e-Governance Service India Limited for mainstreaming legal aid to the marginalised communities through Common Services Center (CSC).

Under the Tele-law service, citizens can access legal advice through Para-Legal Volunteers (PLV) stationed at CSCs, who would connect them to a panel of lawyers through video conferencing facility.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Tele Law service enables anyone to seek legal advice without wasting precious time and money. The service is free for those are eligible for free legal Aid as mentioned under Section 12 of Legal Services Authority Act, 1987. For all others a nominal fee is charged.

The sections of the society as enlisted under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act are entitled for free legal services include among others members of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; victims of trafficking in human beings or beggar as referred to in Article 23 of the Constitution; woman or a child; mentally ill or otherwise disabled person etc.

# The Department of Justice issued the 2nd Edition of Voice of the Beneficiaries on Tele-Law: Reaching the Unreached.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is one of the rarest birds in world. With 200 individuals left, almost exclusively in India, the species is listed as Critically Endangered and Schedule I (Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972).

Their populations have steadily declined and are facing imminent extinction risk unless effective management interventions are urgently implemented. Excessive hunting in past and current levels of habitat loss, compounded with very slow life-history traits, has caused their decline.

The largest population of about 150 birds occurs in Thar Desert, Rajasthan. Other populations are less than 15 birds each, occurring in Kachchh (Gujarat), Solapur and Chandrapur (Maharashtra), Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) and Bellary (Karnataka).

Statement 2 is correct. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) has two Appendices. Appendix I comprises migratory species that have been assessed as being in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range. Appendix II covers migratory species that have an unfavorable conservation status and that require international agreements for their conservation

The Great Indian Bustard was added to Appendix I of CMS last year.

Statement 1 is correct. The demand of raw material i.e., iron ore for Indian Steel Industry is met from the domestic supply in the country while the demand of coking coal is met mainly through imports.

The focus of the Government is on increasing domestic production of coal and to achieve these targets through allocation of more coal blocks, pursuing with State Governments for assistance in land acquisition and coordinated efforts with Railways.

In order to enhance domestic production, 25% of coal production has been allowed for sale of coal for newly allocated captive coal blocks. Commercial mining, with a provision for 100% foreign investment, has also been allowed by the Government.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Steel is a de-regulated sector. Decisions regarding modernization, expansion or setting up new steel plants/greenfield projects are taken by the respective companies, based on commercial considerations and market dynamics keeping in view techno-economic viability of projects.

Statement 1 is correct. Comoros islands are located at Southern Africa, at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The archipelago of the Comoros in the Indian Ocean, composed of the islands of Mayotte, Anjouan, Moheli, and Grande Comore declared independence from France on 6 July 1975. Residents of Mayotte voted to remain in France, and France now has classified it as a department of France.

Therefore, the Union of the Comoros, a sovereign nation formed by the three islands of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli.

# As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros on 14 March 2021 to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice.