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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015?
- It mandates setting up Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees in every district.
- It allows for juveniles in conflict with Law in the age group of 16–18, involved in Heinous Offences, to be tried as adults.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 replaced the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 to comprehensively address children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection.
The Act changed the nomenclature from ‘juvenile’ to ‘child’ or ‘child in conflict with law’. Also, it removed the negative connotation associated with the word “juvenile”.
It also included several new and clear definitions such as orphaned, abandoned and surrendered children; and petty, serious and heinous offences committed by children
It mandates setting up Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees in every district. Both must have at least one woman member each.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/issue-sops-to-probe-child-pornography-and-missing-children-cases/article32166108.ece
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Solution (c)
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 replaced the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 to comprehensively address children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection.
The Act changed the nomenclature from ‘juvenile’ to ‘child’ or ‘child in conflict with law’. Also, it removed the negative connotation associated with the word “juvenile”.
It also included several new and clear definitions such as orphaned, abandoned and surrendered children; and petty, serious and heinous offences committed by children
It mandates setting up Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees in every district. Both must have at least one woman member each.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/issue-sops-to-probe-child-pornography-and-missing-children-cases/article32166108.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Bru Tribes
- They also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the north-eastern states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram.
- Hojagiri folk dance, well known all over the world, is performed by Bru people.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Brus, also known as Reangs, are ethnically different from the Mizos, with their own distinct language and dialect and form one of the 21 scheduled tribes of Tripura.
The Brus–spread across Tripura, Mizoram and parts of southern Assam–are the most populous tribe in Tripura.
Hojagiri folk dance is performed by Bru people which entails women and young girls, about 4 to 6 members in a team, singing, balancing on an earthen pitcher and managing other props such as a bottle on the head, while only the lower half of the body is moved.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/non-brus-set-limit-for-refugee-resettlement-in-tripura/article32174695.ece
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Solution (c)
Brus, also known as Reangs, are ethnically different from the Mizos, with their own distinct language and dialect and form one of the 21 scheduled tribes of Tripura.
The Brus–spread across Tripura, Mizoram and parts of southern Assam–are the most populous tribe in Tripura.
Hojagiri folk dance is performed by Bru people which entails women and young girls, about 4 to 6 members in a team, singing, balancing on an earthen pitcher and managing other props such as a bottle on the head, while only the lower half of the body is moved.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/non-brus-set-limit-for-refugee-resettlement-in-tripura/article32174695.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN), consider the following statements:
- It was developed by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
- They act as a common language for lenders and marketplaces to utilise and create innovative, financial credit products at scale.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
OCEN is a credit protocol infrastructure, which will mediate the interactions between loan service providers, usually fintech and mainstream lenders, including all large banks and NBFCs.
It is developed by a think tank, Indian Software Products Industry Round Table (iSPIRT).
Open Credit Enablement Network will democratise credit, help small businesses
OCEN will act as a common language for lenders and marketplaces to utilise and create innovative, financial credit products at scale.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/credit-platform-for-msmes-takes-shape/article32175949.ece#
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Solution (b)
OCEN is a credit protocol infrastructure, which will mediate the interactions between loan service providers, usually fintech and mainstream lenders, including all large banks and NBFCs.
It is developed by a think tank, Indian Software Products Industry Round Table (iSPIRT).
Open Credit Enablement Network will democratise credit, help small businesses
OCEN will act as a common language for lenders and marketplaces to utilise and create innovative, financial credit products at scale.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/credit-platform-for-msmes-takes-shape/article32175949.ece#
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
New START treaty, often found in news, is associated with –
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Solution (b)
New START is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation with the formal name of Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. It was signed on 8 April 2010 in Prague, and, after ratification, entered into force on 5 February 2011.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-accuses-russia-of-testing-anti-satellite-weapon-in-space/article32178217.ece
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Solution (b)
New START is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation with the formal name of Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. It was signed on 8 April 2010 in Prague, and, after ratification, entered into force on 5 February 2011.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-accuses-russia-of-testing-anti-satellite-weapon-in-space/article32178217.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following Newspapers/ journals were owned and edited by Lokmanya Tilak?
- Kesari
- Young India
- Mahratta
- New India
Select the code from following:
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Solution (a)
Kesari and Mahratta – these two weekly newspapers were owned and edited by Lokmanya Tilak, which played crucial role in awakening the political consciousness of the people.
Young India was a Journal by Mahatma Gandhi.
Annie Besant started a newspaper, “New India”, criticized British rule and was jailed for sedition.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1640655
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Solution (a)
Kesari and Mahratta – these two weekly newspapers were owned and edited by Lokmanya Tilak, which played crucial role in awakening the political consciousness of the people.
Young India was a Journal by Mahatma Gandhi.
Annie Besant started a newspaper, “New India”, criticized British rule and was jailed for sedition.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1640655
