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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme’
- It is a central sector scheme under Ministry of Parliamentary affairs
- Funds are released in the form of grants in-aid directly to the district authorities which are non-lapsable in nature
- Members of Parliament have only recommendatory role
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct It is a central sector scheme for MPs to recommend works of developmental nature in their constituencies. It comes under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) The funds – Rs. 5 crore/annum/MP – under the scheme are non-lapsable. Funds are released in the form of grants in-aid directly to the district authorities MPs have only recommendatory role and the district authority is empowered to examine the eligibility of works, select the implementing agencies and monitor it. Context – The Union Cabinet has restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) that was suspended in April 2020 during the remaining part of Financial Year 2021-22 and to continue MPLADS up to 2025-26, co-terminus with the period of 15th Finance Commission.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct It is a central sector scheme for MPs to recommend works of developmental nature in their constituencies. It comes under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) The funds – Rs. 5 crore/annum/MP – under the scheme are non-lapsable. Funds are released in the form of grants in-aid directly to the district authorities MPs have only recommendatory role and the district authority is empowered to examine the eligibility of works, select the implementing agencies and monitor it. Context – The Union Cabinet has restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) that was suspended in April 2020 during the remaining part of Financial Year 2021-22 and to continue MPLADS up to 2025-26, co-terminus with the period of 15th Finance Commission.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Seventh Schedule of the Constitution , consider the following statements
- Article 236 confers legislative powers on the Parliament and the State Legislatures on the subjects enumerated in the Seventh Schedule
- There are more items in the state list than in the concurrent list
Select the correct statements(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Article 246 confers legislative powers on the Parliament and the State Legislatures on the subjects enumerated in the Seventh Schedule There are 61 items in the state list .Whereas, there are 52 items in the concurrent list. Context – Fifteenth Finance Commission chairman NK Singh has called for a thorough review of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Article 246 confers legislative powers on the Parliament and the State Legislatures on the subjects enumerated in the Seventh Schedule There are 61 items in the state list .Whereas, there are 52 items in the concurrent list. Context – Fifteenth Finance Commission chairman NK Singh has called for a thorough review of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’
- It is an international organisation consisting of littoral states bordering the Indian Ocean
- It contains members from three continents only
Choose the statement(s) which are INCORRECT
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a series of biennial meetings between the littoral states of the Indian Ocean region. It provides a forum to increase maritime security cooperation, discuss regional maritime issues, and promote friendly relationships among the member states The 24 member nations of the IONS are grouped into four sub-regions. It contains members from four continents only – Asia, Africa and Australia, Europe ( France being part of the symposium because of Mayotte and Reunion). Context – 7th edition of IONS Conclave of Chiefs was hosted by French Navy at Paris.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a series of biennial meetings between the littoral states of the Indian Ocean region. It provides a forum to increase maritime security cooperation, discuss regional maritime issues, and promote friendly relationships among the member states The 24 member nations of the IONS are grouped into four sub-regions. It contains members from four continents only – Asia, Africa and Australia, Europe ( France being part of the symposium because of Mayotte and Reunion). Context – 7th edition of IONS Conclave of Chiefs was hosted by French Navy at Paris.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Global State of Democracy Report is released by
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Solution(c)
The Global State of Democracy Report, 2021 was released. It was released by International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
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Solution(c)
The Global State of Democracy Report, 2021 was released. It was released by International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Green Grids Initiative as part of One Sun, One World, One Grid initiative was announced by India and the France
- The objective includes trading energy from sun, wind and water and even geothermal sources across borders to deliver clean energy
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has developed an application that could compute the potential solar energy at any point on earth
Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Green Grids Initiative — One Sun, One World, One Grid (GGI — OSOWOG) is an initiative by International Solar Alliance (ISA), India and United Kingdom to build a global green energy grid, primarily focusing on solar and wind energy The objective included trading energy from sun, wind and water across borders to deliver more than enough clean energy to meet the needs of everyone on earth. It does not include geothermal sources. The ISRO has developed an application that could compute the potential solar energy at any point on earth and help decide if it would be suitable for solar energy installations. Context – Green Grids Initiative As part of One Sun, One World, One Grid initiative was announced by India and the United Kingdom at COP26 to tap solar energy and have it travel seamlessly across borders.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Green Grids Initiative — One Sun, One World, One Grid (GGI — OSOWOG) is an initiative by International Solar Alliance (ISA), India and United Kingdom to build a global green energy grid, primarily focusing on solar and wind energy The objective included trading energy from sun, wind and water across borders to deliver more than enough clean energy to meet the needs of everyone on earth. It does not include geothermal sources. The ISRO has developed an application that could compute the potential solar energy at any point on earth and help decide if it would be suitable for solar energy installations. Context – Green Grids Initiative As part of One Sun, One World, One Grid initiative was announced by India and the United Kingdom at COP26 to tap solar energy and have it travel seamlessly across borders.
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