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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog:
- It is a statutory body.
- Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is the member of NITI Aayog.
- The Vice- Chairperson enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (c)
NITI Aayog, like that of the Planning Commission, was also created by an executive resolution of the Government of India (i.e., Union Cabinet). Hence, it is also neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. In other words, it is a non-constitutional or extra-constitutional body (i.e., not created by the Constitution) and a non-statutory body (not created by an Act of the Parliament).
Since the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has legislature like UT of Delhi and Puducherry, hence Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is the member of NITI Aayog.
The Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister. He enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Article Link: NITI Aayog and Mastercard Release Report on ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’
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Q.1) Solution (c)
NITI Aayog, like that of the Planning Commission, was also created by an executive resolution of the Government of India (i.e., Union Cabinet). Hence, it is also neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. In other words, it is a non-constitutional or extra-constitutional body (i.e., not created by the Constitution) and a non-statutory body (not created by an Act of the Parliament).
Since the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has legislature like UT of Delhi and Puducherry, hence Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is the member of NITI Aayog.
The Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister. He enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Article Link: NITI Aayog and Mastercard Release Report on ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020:
- It seeks to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.
- It provides for inclusion of representatives of State Government in which the Major Port is situated.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.2) Solution (c)
The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 seeks to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The number of sections has been reduced to 76 from 134 by eliminating overlapping and obsolete sections.
The provision has been made for inclusion of representatives of state Government in which the port is situated, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Defence and Customs, Department of Revenue as members in the board apart from Government nominee and a member representing the employees of the Major Port Authority.
The Boards of Port Authority have been delegated the full powers to enter into contracts, planning and development, fixing of tariff except in national interest, security and emergency arising out of inaction.
Provision of CSR and development of infrastructure by Port Authority have been introduced
Major Ports in India:
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Q.2) Solution (c)
The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 seeks to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The number of sections has been reduced to 76 from 134 by eliminating overlapping and obsolete sections.
The provision has been made for inclusion of representatives of state Government in which the port is situated, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Defence and Customs, Department of Revenue as members in the board apart from Government nominee and a member representing the employees of the Major Port Authority.
The Boards of Port Authority have been delegated the full powers to enter into contracts, planning and development, fixing of tariff except in national interest, security and emergency arising out of inaction.
Provision of CSR and development of infrastructure by Port Authority have been introduced
Major Ports in India:
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Which of the following regions is known as the Saffron bowl of Kashmir?
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Q.3) Solution (a)
Pampore region is commonly known as Saffron bowl of Kashmir. It is the main contributor to saffron production, followed by Budgam, Srinagar and Kishtwar districts. Pampore Saffron Heritage of Kashmir is one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognised sites in India. Kashmir Saffron has also got Geographical Indication (GI) tag status.
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Q.3) Solution (a)
Pampore region is commonly known as Saffron bowl of Kashmir. It is the main contributor to saffron production, followed by Budgam, Srinagar and Kishtwar districts. Pampore Saffron Heritage of Kashmir is one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) recognised sites in India. Kashmir Saffron has also got Geographical Indication (GI) tag status.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme:
- The objective is to guarantee 120 days of employment in every financial year to adult member of any rural household willing to do work.
- Under the scheme the district planning committee is the deciding authority which decides the works to be undertaken in the Gram sabhas.
- At least one- third of the beneficiaries should be women.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.4) Solution (c)
The primary objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) is to guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial year to adult member of any rural household willing to do public work related unskilled manual work.
Gram Sabhas is the deciding authority to recommend the works to be under taken in the financial year. Thus the scheme lays emphasis on strengthening the process of decentralization by giving a significant role to Panchayati Raj Institutions in planning and implementation of the scheme.
The scheme mandates that at least one third of the beneficiaries should be women.
MGNREGS is one of the largest work guarantee programme in the world. Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, about 2 crore families across the country worked under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme which is 80% higher than the correspondibg figures last year. MGNREGA has emerged as a safety net during the pandemic.
Article Link: MGNREGS demand in April nearly doubled over last year
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Q.4) Solution (c)
The primary objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) is to guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial year to adult member of any rural household willing to do public work related unskilled manual work.
Gram Sabhas is the deciding authority to recommend the works to be under taken in the financial year. Thus the scheme lays emphasis on strengthening the process of decentralization by giving a significant role to Panchayati Raj Institutions in planning and implementation of the scheme.
The scheme mandates that at least one third of the beneficiaries should be women.
MGNREGS is one of the largest work guarantee programme in the world. Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, about 2 crore families across the country worked under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme which is 80% higher than the correspondibg figures last year. MGNREGA has emerged as a safety net during the pandemic.
Article Link: MGNREGS demand in April nearly doubled over last year
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding ASHA workers:
- ASHA is a community health worker instituted by the Ministry off Women and Child Development.
- ASHA workers provide supplementary nutrition, health check-up, pre-school non formal education to children in the age group of 0-6 years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.5) Solution (d)
The Accedited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is a community health worker instituted by the Ministry of Health and family Welfare. ASHA must primarily be a woman resident of the village married/ widowed/ divorced, preferably in the age group of 25 to 45 years. ASHA has been chosen through the rigorous process of selection involving various community groups, self help groups, Anganwadi institutions, the Block Nodal officer, District Nodal officer, the village Health Committee and the Gram Sabha.
The role of an ASHA is that of a community level care provider. This includes: facilitating access to health care services, building awareness about health care entitlements especially amongst the poor and marginalised, promoting healthy behaviours and mobilizing for collective action for better health outcomes and meeting curative care needs as appropriate to the organization of service delivery in that area and compatible with her training and skills.
The supplementary nutrition, health check-up, pre-school non formal education to children in the age group of 0-6 years is provided by Aanganwadi centres.
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Q.5) Solution (d)
The Accedited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is a community health worker instituted by the Ministry of Health and family Welfare. ASHA must primarily be a woman resident of the village married/ widowed/ divorced, preferably in the age group of 25 to 45 years. ASHA has been chosen through the rigorous process of selection involving various community groups, self help groups, Anganwadi institutions, the Block Nodal officer, District Nodal officer, the village Health Committee and the Gram Sabha.
The role of an ASHA is that of a community level care provider. This includes: facilitating access to health care services, building awareness about health care entitlements especially amongst the poor and marginalised, promoting healthy behaviours and mobilizing for collective action for better health outcomes and meeting curative care needs as appropriate to the organization of service delivery in that area and compatible with her training and skills.
The supplementary nutrition, health check-up, pre-school non formal education to children in the age group of 0-6 years is provided by Aanganwadi centres.
