IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which among the following amendment act inserted Article 239AA which confers a special status to Delhi among UTs where it was a provided with a legislative assembly to make laws on state subjects?
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Solution (a)
Sixty-ninth amendment act inserted Article 239AA which confers a special status to Delhi among UTs where it was a provided with a legislative assembly to make laws on state subjects.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
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Solution (a)
Sixty-ninth amendment act inserted Article 239AA which confers a special status to Delhi among UTs where it was a provided with a legislative assembly to make laws on state subjects.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following:
- The Council of Ministers aid and advise the Lieutenant-Governor in the exercise of his functions in relation to matters with respect to which the Delhi legislative assembly has power to make law.
- In the case of difference of opinion between the Lieutenant Governor and Council of Ministers, the Lieutenant Governor shall refer it to the President for decision and act according to the decision given thereon by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Lt. Governor and Council of Ministers
- The Council of Ministers (i.e. CM and his Ministers) are elected to aid and advise the LG in the exercise of his functions in relation to matters with respect to which the Legislative assembly has power to make law.
- Therefore, in respect of Public Order, Police & Land – LG would not need aid and advise from the Council of Ministers. For other matters enumerated in the State List, this arrangement would work.
- In the case of difference of opinion between the Lieutenant Governor and Council of Ministers, the Lieutenant Governor shall refer it to the President for decision and act according to the decision given thereon by the President. — 239AA (4)
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
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Solution (c)
Lt. Governor and Council of Ministers
- The Council of Ministers (i.e. CM and his Ministers) are elected to aid and advise the LG in the exercise of his functions in relation to matters with respect to which the Legislative assembly has power to make law.
- Therefore, in respect of Public Order, Police & Land – LG would not need aid and advise from the Council of Ministers. For other matters enumerated in the State List, this arrangement would work.
- In the case of difference of opinion between the Lieutenant Governor and Council of Ministers, the Lieutenant Governor shall refer it to the President for decision and act according to the decision given thereon by the President. — 239AA (4)
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Jezero Crater, which was in news recently, is associated with –
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Solution (a)
Jezero Crater is the landing site for the NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover also known as Mars 2020.
NASA chose Jezero crater as the landing site for the Perseverance rover because scientists believe the area was once flooded with water and was home to an ancient river delta.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nasa-launches-mars-rover-perseverance-to-look-for-signs-of-ancient-life/article32231782.ece
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Solution (a)
Jezero Crater is the landing site for the NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover also known as Mars 2020.
NASA chose Jezero crater as the landing site for the Perseverance rover because scientists believe the area was once flooded with water and was home to an ancient river delta.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nasa-launches-mars-rover-perseverance-to-look-for-signs-of-ancient-life/article32231782.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to vision SAGAR, which of the following statements is true/correct?
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Solution (d)
In 2015, India unveiled it’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean i.e. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
It is an increasing recognition of the increasing importance of maritime security, maritime commons and cooperation.
Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building their maritime security capabilities. For this, India would cooperate on the exchange of information, coastal surveillance, building of infrastructure and strengthening their capabilities.
Further, India seeks to safeguard its national interests and ensure Indian Ocean region to become inclusive, collaborative and respect international law.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1642278
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Solution (d)
In 2015, India unveiled it’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean i.e. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
It is an increasing recognition of the increasing importance of maritime security, maritime commons and cooperation.
Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building their maritime security capabilities. For this, India would cooperate on the exchange of information, coastal surveillance, building of infrastructure and strengthening their capabilities.
Further, India seeks to safeguard its national interests and ensure Indian Ocean region to become inclusive, collaborative and respect international law.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1642278
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘AIM-iCREST’:
- It was launched by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
- It has been designed to enable the incubation ecosystem and provide requisite support to foster the incubation enterprise economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Atal Innovation Mission launched ‘AIM-iCREST’, in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation.
AIM iCREST – an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focuses on creating high performing Startups
About the initiative
- AIM iCREST has been designed to enable the incubation ecosystem and act as a growth hack for AIM’s Atal and Established incubators across the country.
- Under the initiative, the AIM’s incubators are set to be upscaled and provided requisite support to foster the incubation enterprise economy, that will help them to significantly enhance their performance.
- This will be complemented by providing training to entrepreneurs, through technology driven processes and platforms.
Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1642441
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Solution (c)
Atal Innovation Mission launched ‘AIM-iCREST’, in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation.
AIM iCREST – an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focuses on creating high performing Startups
About the initiative
- AIM iCREST has been designed to enable the incubation ecosystem and act as a growth hack for AIM’s Atal and Established incubators across the country.
- Under the initiative, the AIM’s incubators are set to be upscaled and provided requisite support to foster the incubation enterprise economy, that will help them to significantly enhance their performance.
- This will be complemented by providing training to entrepreneurs, through technology driven processes and platforms.
Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1642441
