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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWho among the following can be removed in the same manner as that of Supreme Court Judge?
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Chairman of National Human Right commission
- UPSC Chairman
- Attorney General of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Explanation:
Attorney General of India , National Human Right commission and Union public Service commission are not removed in the same manner as that of the Supreme court Judge
Removal of Attorney general of India:
He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Removal of National Human Right commission:
The Chairperson or any other member of this commission can be removed by the President even before the expiry of their full term. They can be removed only on the charge of proved misbehavior or incapacity or both, if it is proved by an inquiry conducted by a judge of the Supreme Court.
Removal of UPSC Chairman:
A member or Chairman of UPSC can be removed by the President of India on any of the following grounds. If the member or Chairman:
- is adjudged an insolvent (unable to pay one’s debt)
- engages in paid employment during his tenure outside the duties of his office
- is infirm of body or mind
- participates in any office of profit, becomes concerned in any agreement or contract made by or on behalf of the government or benefits from emoluments or profit arising from an incorporated company
- A member or Chairman of UPSC can be removed on ground of misbehavior (discussed above), which is proved in an inquiry conducted by the Supreme Court after a reference is made by the President to the Supreme Court to conduct such an inquiry
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Explanation:
Attorney General of India , National Human Right commission and Union public Service commission are not removed in the same manner as that of the Supreme court Judge
Removal of Attorney general of India:
He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Removal of National Human Right commission:
The Chairperson or any other member of this commission can be removed by the President even before the expiry of their full term. They can be removed only on the charge of proved misbehavior or incapacity or both, if it is proved by an inquiry conducted by a judge of the Supreme Court.
Removal of UPSC Chairman:
A member or Chairman of UPSC can be removed by the President of India on any of the following grounds. If the member or Chairman:
- is adjudged an insolvent (unable to pay one’s debt)
- engages in paid employment during his tenure outside the duties of his office
- is infirm of body or mind
- participates in any office of profit, becomes concerned in any agreement or contract made by or on behalf of the government or benefits from emoluments or profit arising from an incorporated company
- A member or Chairman of UPSC can be removed on ground of misbehavior (discussed above), which is proved in an inquiry conducted by the Supreme Court after a reference is made by the President to the Supreme Court to conduct such an inquiry
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityConsider the following statements about the Project SVAROP, which was recently launched by government
1.)It stands for Scientific Validation and Research on Panchagavya
2.)It is being conducted by Department of Animal Husbandry in collaboration with National dairy research Institue
3.) The project aims to validate the benefits of panchgavya – the concoction of cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd and ghee in various spheres such as nutrition, health and agriculture
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Explanation:
Statement 2 is incorrect because the project is being conducted by Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with IIT-Delhi.
Statement 1 and 2 is correct:
- The government has given the project the acronym SVAROP, which stands for Scientific Validation and Research on Panchagavya.
- The government will set up 19-member panel, who will select projects that can help scientifically validate the benefits of panchgavya – the concoction of cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd and ghee – in various spheres such as nutrition, health and agriculture
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Explanation:
Statement 2 is incorrect because the project is being conducted by Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with IIT-Delhi.
Statement 1 and 2 is correct:
- The government has given the project the acronym SVAROP, which stands for Scientific Validation and Research on Panchagavya.
- The government will set up 19-member panel, who will select projects that can help scientifically validate the benefits of panchgavya – the concoction of cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd and ghee – in various spheres such as nutrition, health and agriculture
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWho among the following acts as the “Residual Legatee” at the State level?
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The Chief Secretary is the ‘Residual Legatee’ at the State level i.e he looks after all those matters which do not fall within the purview of other secretaries. He acts as secretary, by rotation, of the zonal council of which the state concerned is a member and exercises general supervision and control over the entire state secretariat.
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The Chief Secretary is the ‘Residual Legatee’ at the State level i.e he looks after all those matters which do not fall within the purview of other secretaries. He acts as secretary, by rotation, of the zonal council of which the state concerned is a member and exercises general supervision and control over the entire state secretariat.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityBashi channel which was recently in news is a waterway between which of the following countries?
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The Bashi Channel is a waterway between Philippines and Orchid Island of Taiwan. It is a part of the Luzon Strait in the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by windy storms during the rainy period, June to December. Recently it was in news because Chinese H-6 bombers flew over the Bashi Channel.
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The Bashi Channel is a waterway between Philippines and Orchid Island of Taiwan. It is a part of the Luzon Strait in the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by windy storms during the rainy period, June to December. Recently it was in news because Chinese H-6 bombers flew over the Bashi Channel.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityAmong the following North Eastern State of India, Inner Line Permit system is currently enforced in
1.Arunachal Pradesh
2.Mizoram
3.Manipur
4.Nagaland
Select the correct answer
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Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period.It is required for Indian citizens to enter Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram. Inner Line Permit is issued under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873
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Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period.It is required for Indian citizens to enter Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram. Inner Line Permit is issued under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityNational Transport Policy committee has recommended the principles for declaration of National waterways. In reference to this ,which of the following principles is not in accordance with the recommendation of National Transport Policy committee?
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All the above principles are the recommendation of National Transport policy committee.
Important Learning:
The National Transport Policy Committee (1980) recommended the following principles for declaration of a national waterway.
- It should possess capability of navigation by mechanically propelled vessels of a reasonable size.
- It should have about 45 m wide channel and minimum 1.5m depth.
- It should be a continuous stretch of 50 kms.The only exception to be made to waterway length is for urban conglomerations and intra-port traffic.
- It should pass through and serve the interest of more than one State (or).
- It should connect a vast and prosperous hinterland and Major Ports (or).
- It should pass through a strategic region where development of navigation is considered necessary to provide logistic support for national security (or).
- It should connect places not served by any other modes of transport.
The National Transport Policy Committee considered the following waterways as having the potential for declaration as national waterway
- The Sunderbans
- The Mahanadi
- The Narmada
- The Mandovi,Zuari rivers and Cumberjua Canal in Goa
- The Tapi,
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All the above principles are the recommendation of National Transport policy committee.
Important Learning:
The National Transport Policy Committee (1980) recommended the following principles for declaration of a national waterway.
- It should possess capability of navigation by mechanically propelled vessels of a reasonable size.
- It should have about 45 m wide channel and minimum 1.5m depth.
- It should be a continuous stretch of 50 kms.The only exception to be made to waterway length is for urban conglomerations and intra-port traffic.
- It should pass through and serve the interest of more than one State (or).
- It should connect a vast and prosperous hinterland and Major Ports (or).
- It should pass through a strategic region where development of navigation is considered necessary to provide logistic support for national security (or).
- It should connect places not served by any other modes of transport.
The National Transport Policy Committee considered the following waterways as having the potential for declaration as national waterway
- The Sunderbans
- The Mahanadi
- The Narmada
- The Mandovi,Zuari rivers and Cumberjua Canal in Goa
- The Tapi,
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: PolityWhich of the following changes in the functioning of local self government in India was brought by the 73rd amendment?
- State Election commission
- Three tier Panchayat system
- State Finance commission
- Fixed Duration of 5 yr
Select the correct answer from below
Correct
Explanation:
- The 73rd Amendment 1992 added a new Part IX to the constitution titled “The Panchayats” covering provisions from Article 243 to 243(O}
- Part IX provides for a 3 tier Panchayat system, which would be constituted in every state at the village level, intermediate level and district level. This provision brought the uniformity in the Panchayati Raj structure in India. However, the states which were having population below 20 Lakh were given an option to not to have the intermediate level.
- A clear term for 5 years has been provided for the Panchayats and elections must take place before the expiry of the terms
- State Government needs to appoint a finance commission every five years to review the financial status of panchayat
The amendment provides for constitution of a State Election Commission in respect of the Panchayats. This State Election Commission would have the power to supervise, direct and control the elections to the Panchayats and also prepare the electoral rolls
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Explanation:
- The 73rd Amendment 1992 added a new Part IX to the constitution titled “The Panchayats” covering provisions from Article 243 to 243(O}
- Part IX provides for a 3 tier Panchayat system, which would be constituted in every state at the village level, intermediate level and district level. This provision brought the uniformity in the Panchayati Raj structure in India. However, the states which were having population below 20 Lakh were given an option to not to have the intermediate level.
- A clear term for 5 years has been provided for the Panchayats and elections must take place before the expiry of the terms
- State Government needs to appoint a finance commission every five years to review the financial status of panchayat
The amendment provides for constitution of a State Election Commission in respect of the Panchayats. This State Election Commission would have the power to supervise, direct and control the elections to the Panchayats and also prepare the electoral rolls