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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
- The Act empowers the authorities to collect physical and biological samples of the person detained under any preventive detention law.
- Refusal to give data is considered an offence under the act.
- The National Crime Records Bureau is the central agency to maintain the records of collected samples.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 expands: o the type of data that may be collected,
o persons from whom such data may be collected, and
o the authority that may authorise such collection.
Persons whose data may be collected:
o Convicted or arrested for any offence. However, biological samples may be taken forcibly only from persons arrested for offences against a woman or a child, or if the offence carries a minimum of seven years imprisonment
o Persons detained under any preventive detention law
o On the order of Magistrate, from any person (not just an arrested person) to aid investigation
· Under the act, resistance or refusal to give data will be considered an offence of obstructing a public servant from doing his duty. · The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) will be the central agency to maintain the records. · It will share the data with law enforcement agencies.
· Further, states/UTs may notify agencies to collect, preserve, and share data in their respective jurisdictions.
· The data collected will be retained in digital or electronic form for 75 years. Records will be destroyed in case of persons who are acquitted after all appeals, or released without trial.
Context – This Act came into effect today
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 expands: o the type of data that may be collected,
o persons from whom such data may be collected, and
o the authority that may authorise such collection.
Persons whose data may be collected:
o Convicted or arrested for any offence. However, biological samples may be taken forcibly only from persons arrested for offences against a woman or a child, or if the offence carries a minimum of seven years imprisonment
o Persons detained under any preventive detention law
o On the order of Magistrate, from any person (not just an arrested person) to aid investigation
· Under the act, resistance or refusal to give data will be considered an offence of obstructing a public servant from doing his duty. · The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) will be the central agency to maintain the records. · It will share the data with law enforcement agencies.
· Further, states/UTs may notify agencies to collect, preserve, and share data in their respective jurisdictions.
· The data collected will be retained in digital or electronic form for 75 years. Records will be destroyed in case of persons who are acquitted after all appeals, or released without trial.
Context – This Act came into effect today
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) is an intergovernmental organization led by India and France to bring individual behaviors at the forefront of the global climate action narrative.
- LiFE envisions replacing the prevalent ‘use-and-dispose’ economy with a circular economy.
- LiFE Global Call for Ideas and Papers is an initiative of the Government of India to invite papers/ ideas from across the world to drive climate-friendly behaviours.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The concept of ‘Lifestyle for the Environment’ was introduced by Indian PM during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021 which urged people to make changes in one’s lifestyles that would contribute towards saving the environment. · LiFE is first-of-its-kind global movement, led by India in partnership with other countries that will provide the world with a unique people-powered platform to relentlessly focus on bringing individual and collective actions to the core of the climate action narrative.
· LiFE envisions replacing the prevalent ‘use-and-dispose’ economy—governed by mindless and destructive consumption—with a circular economy, which would be defined by mindful and deliberate utilization. · The Mission intends to nudge individuals to undertake simple acts in their daily lives that can contribute significantly to climate change when embraced across the world.
· The launch also initiated the ‘LiFE Global Call for Ideas and Papers’, inviting individuals, universities, think tanks, non-profits and others worldwide to submit measurable and scalable behavior change solutions that can drive climate-friendly behaviors. Context – This initiative was in news
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The concept of ‘Lifestyle for the Environment’ was introduced by Indian PM during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021 which urged people to make changes in one’s lifestyles that would contribute towards saving the environment. · LiFE is first-of-its-kind global movement, led by India in partnership with other countries that will provide the world with a unique people-powered platform to relentlessly focus on bringing individual and collective actions to the core of the climate action narrative.
· LiFE envisions replacing the prevalent ‘use-and-dispose’ economy—governed by mindless and destructive consumption—with a circular economy, which would be defined by mindful and deliberate utilization. · The Mission intends to nudge individuals to undertake simple acts in their daily lives that can contribute significantly to climate change when embraced across the world.
· The launch also initiated the ‘LiFE Global Call for Ideas and Papers’, inviting individuals, universities, think tanks, non-profits and others worldwide to submit measurable and scalable behavior change solutions that can drive climate-friendly behaviors. Context – This initiative was in news
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Mission Raftaar project is associated with?
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Solution (d)
Mission Raftaar is a ‘Mission’ envisaged for speed enhancement and to achieve a target of doubling average speed of freight trains and increasing the average speed of Superfast /mail/Express trains by 25 kmph. Context – There is marked improvement in average freight train speed after this scheme cme into existence.
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Solution (d)
Mission Raftaar is a ‘Mission’ envisaged for speed enhancement and to achieve a target of doubling average speed of freight trains and increasing the average speed of Superfast /mail/Express trains by 25 kmph. Context – There is marked improvement in average freight train speed after this scheme cme into existence.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
- Children are under legal obligation to maintain either or both of their parents according to this Act,
- The definition of Parent in the Act means father or mother of only biological nature
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 is a legislation, initiated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to provide more effective provision for maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens. It makes it a “legal obligation” for children and heirs to provide maintenance to senior citizens and parents, by monthly allowance.
It also provides simple, speedy and inexpensive mechanism for the protection of life and property of the older persons.
Parent means father or mother whether biological, adoptive or step father or stepmother, whether or not father or mother is a senior citizen Context: The Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi government to ensure strict compliance with the above Act
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 is a legislation, initiated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to provide more effective provision for maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens. It makes it a “legal obligation” for children and heirs to provide maintenance to senior citizens and parents, by monthly allowance.
It also provides simple, speedy and inexpensive mechanism for the protection of life and property of the older persons.
Parent means father or mother whether biological, adoptive or step father or stepmother, whether or not father or mother is a senior citizen Context: The Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi government to ensure strict compliance with the above Act
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
- The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development and product trials
- A startup to avail this scheme should be recognized by DPIIT and incorporated not more than 5 years ago at the time of application
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It provides financial assistance to eligible Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialization. SISFS is disbursed to eligible startups through eligible incubators across India. A startup, recognized by DPIIT, incorporated not more than 2 years ago at the time of application to avail this scheme Context – Rs. 375.25 crore approved to 102 incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) so far
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It provides financial assistance to eligible Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialization. SISFS is disbursed to eligible startups through eligible incubators across India. A startup, recognized by DPIIT, incorporated not more than 2 years ago at the time of application to avail this scheme Context – Rs. 375.25 crore approved to 102 incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) so far
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