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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Inter-operable Criminal Justice Project (ICJS)’
- Ministry of Law and Justice has approved implementation of ICJS project Phase II as a Central Sector Scheme
- Phase-I was built on the principle of ‘one data one entry’ whereby data is entered only once in one pillar and same is available on all other pillars
- E-Committee of the Supreme Court will be responsible for the implementation of ICJS in association with National Informatics Center
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Ministry of Home Affairs has approved implementation of ICJS project Phase II during 2022-23 to 2025-26 as a Central Sector Scheme. Phase-II is built on the principle of ‘one data one entry’ whereby data is entered only once in one pillar and the same is then available in all other pillars. Under Phase-I, individual IT systems have been implemented and stabilized. National Crime Records Bureau will be responsible for the implementation of ICJS in association with National Informatics Center, in collaboration with States and UTs. Context – The project was recently approved.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Ministry of Home Affairs has approved implementation of ICJS project Phase II during 2022-23 to 2025-26 as a Central Sector Scheme. Phase-II is built on the principle of ‘one data one entry’ whereby data is entered only once in one pillar and the same is then available in all other pillars. Under Phase-I, individual IT systems have been implemented and stabilized. National Crime Records Bureau will be responsible for the implementation of ICJS in association with National Informatics Center, in collaboration with States and UTs. Context – The project was recently approved.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With respect to the latest guidelines regarding ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’, consider the following statements
- The guidelines allow for the sale and purchase of surplus extended producer responsibility certificates
- The producers, importers and brand-owners (PIBO) have to provide the details of recycling certificates from registered recyclers only
- They were notified under the provisions of Environment Protection Act,1986
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The guidelines allow for the sale and purchase of surplus extended producer responsibility certificates. Thus, setting up a market mechanism for plastic waste management The producers, importers and brand-owners (PIBO) have to provide the details of recycling certificates only from registered recyclers along with the details of quantity sent for end-of-life disposal, of next financial year while filing annual returns on the online portal. In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3, 6, and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government made the following rules further to amend the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. These rules may be called the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 Context – Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging was announced.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The guidelines allow for the sale and purchase of surplus extended producer responsibility certificates. Thus, setting up a market mechanism for plastic waste management The producers, importers and brand-owners (PIBO) have to provide the details of recycling certificates only from registered recyclers along with the details of quantity sent for end-of-life disposal, of next financial year while filing annual returns on the online portal. In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3, 6, and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government made the following rules further to amend the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. These rules may be called the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 Context – Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging was announced.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The term ‘virtual digital assets’ is defined in the Income Tax Act
- Finance Act proposed to tax any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset at 25%
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under clause 47A of the Section 2 of Income Tax Act the virtual digital assets means any information or code or number or token (not being Indian currency or foreign currency), generated through cryptographic means or otherwise, by whatever name called, providing a digital representation of value exchanged with or without consideration, with the promise or representation of having inherent value, or functions as a store of value or a unit of account including its use in any financial transaction or investment, but not limited to investment scheme; and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically Under Section 115BBH of the Income Tax Act, any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset shall be taxed at the rate of 30%. Context – The budget proposed to tax income obtained through virtual digital assets.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under clause 47A of the Section 2 of Income Tax Act the virtual digital assets means any information or code or number or token (not being Indian currency or foreign currency), generated through cryptographic means or otherwise, by whatever name called, providing a digital representation of value exchanged with or without consideration, with the promise or representation of having inherent value, or functions as a store of value or a unit of account including its use in any financial transaction or investment, but not limited to investment scheme; and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically Under Section 115BBH of the Income Tax Act, any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset shall be taxed at the rate of 30%. Context – The budget proposed to tax income obtained through virtual digital assets.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘White Cheeked Macaque’ is found in
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Solution(b)
Scientists from Zoological Survey of India have recorded presence of White-Cheeked Macaque (Macaca leucogenys) from central Arunachal Pradesh in India. The species was first discovered in 2015 in China and its existence was not known in India before this.
Context – The presence of this species was recently recorded in India.
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Solution(b)
Scientists from Zoological Survey of India have recorded presence of White-Cheeked Macaque (Macaca leucogenys) from central Arunachal Pradesh in India. The species was first discovered in 2015 in China and its existence was not known in India before this.
Context – The presence of this species was recently recorded in India.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Official Secrets Act (1923)’
- The act defines ‘official secrets’ and lays down the procedure for prosecution
- Right to Information Act (RTI) may supersede official secrets act in some circumstances
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Official Secrets Act by itself does not say what a “secret” document is. It is the government’s discretion to decide what falls under the ambit of a “secret” document to be charged under OSA. Section 22 of the RTI Act provides for its primacy vis-a-vis provisions of other laws, including OSA. So if there is any inconsistency in OSA with regard to furnishing of information, it will be superseded by the RTI Act. However, under Sections 8 and 9 of the RTI Act, the government can refuse information Context – The act was in the news.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Official Secrets Act by itself does not say what a “secret” document is. It is the government’s discretion to decide what falls under the ambit of a “secret” document to be charged under OSA. Section 22 of the RTI Act provides for its primacy vis-a-vis provisions of other laws, including OSA. So if there is any inconsistency in OSA with regard to furnishing of information, it will be superseded by the RTI Act. However, under Sections 8 and 9 of the RTI Act, the government can refuse information Context – The act was in the news.
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