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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Vice President (VP) is the second highest constitutional office in India.
- The Electoral College of the VP consists of both elected and nominated members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- VP can be removed from his office by a resolution raised only in Rajya sabha and passed by effective majority by Lok Sabha
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Vice President is the second highest constitutional office in India. · The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Council of States/Rajya Sabha.
Electoral College: · As per Article 66 of the Constitution of India, the Vice-President is elected by the members of the Electoral College.
· He is elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot
· Electoral College consists of:
· Elected and nominated members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only
Removal of Vice-president · A formal impeachment like in the case of the President of India is not required for the removal of Vice-President
· VP can be removed from his office by a resolution raised only in Rajya sabha, passed by effective majority & agreed upon by simple majority in Lok sabha.
· Prior to passing the resolution in Rajya sabha, a 14 days notice should be served to the Vice-President.
Context – Vice President was recently elected
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Vice President is the second highest constitutional office in India. · The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Council of States/Rajya Sabha.
Electoral College: · As per Article 66 of the Constitution of India, the Vice-President is elected by the members of the Electoral College.
· He is elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot
· Electoral College consists of:
· Elected and nominated members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only
Removal of Vice-president · A formal impeachment like in the case of the President of India is not required for the removal of Vice-President
· VP can be removed from his office by a resolution raised only in Rajya sabha, passed by effective majority & agreed upon by simple majority in Lok sabha.
· Prior to passing the resolution in Rajya sabha, a 14 days notice should be served to the Vice-President.
Context – Vice President was recently elected
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the below give pairs is/are correctly matched?
Reservoirs State Mullaperiyar Dam Kerala Ukai Dam Odisha Almatti Dam Jharkhand Gandhi Sagar Dam Madhya Pradesh Choose the correct code:
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The Mullaperiyar, a 126-year-old dam, is located on the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers in Kerala’s Idukki district. · The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapi River, is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar. It is also known as Vallabh Sagar.
· The Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam is also known as Almatti Dam is a hydroelectric project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka.
· The Gandhi Sagar Dam is one of the four major dams built on India’s Chambal River. The dam is located in the Mandsaur, districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Context – These dams were in news
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The Mullaperiyar, a 126-year-old dam, is located on the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers in Kerala’s Idukki district. · The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapi River, is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar. It is also known as Vallabh Sagar.
· The Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam is also known as Almatti Dam is a hydroelectric project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka.
· The Gandhi Sagar Dam is one of the four major dams built on India’s Chambal River. The dam is located in the Mandsaur, districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Context – These dams were in news
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister.
- Cabinet Secretary ranks seventh on the Indian order of precedence.
- Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Transaction of Business and the Allocation of Business Rules 1961.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Cabinet Secretary is the top-most executive official and senior-most civil servant of the Government of India. She/he is under the direct charge of the PM and is appointed for a fixed tenure of two years. She/he is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, the IAS, and all civil services under the rules of business of the government. She/he ranks eleventh on the Indian order of precedence. The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Transaction of Business and the Allocation of Business Rules 1961. Context – Cabinet Secretary got a one year extension.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Cabinet Secretary is the top-most executive official and senior-most civil servant of the Government of India. She/he is under the direct charge of the PM and is appointed for a fixed tenure of two years. She/he is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, the IAS, and all civil services under the rules of business of the government. She/he ranks eleventh on the Indian order of precedence. The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Transaction of Business and the Allocation of Business Rules 1961. Context – Cabinet Secretary got a one year extension.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements related to Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi(RAN)
- RAN is a central sector scheme set up as a fund under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Assistance for medical treatment in RAN is directly provided to the Patient via Aadhar enabled direct benefit transfer.
Select the correct statement/s:
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Earlier known as National Illness Assistance Fund, Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) is a centrally sponsored scheme set up a fund under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in 1997 with an aim to provide for financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who are suffering from major life threatening diseases, to receive medical treatment at any of the super specialty hospitals/institutes or other Govt. hospitals. The states are needed to create their own State Illness funds in which central government provides funding to the extent of 50% of contribution made by State Govt/Union Territories.
Assistance in RAN is not directly provided to the Patient but is given to the Superintendent of the hospital in which treatment is being taken. Assistance admissible for treatment in Government Hospital only. Central Government/State Government/PSU employees NOT eligible. Context: Delhi High Court questioned why having a ration card was necessary for a citizen to avail financial benefits under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Earlier known as National Illness Assistance Fund, Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) is a centrally sponsored scheme set up a fund under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in 1997 with an aim to provide for financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who are suffering from major life threatening diseases, to receive medical treatment at any of the super specialty hospitals/institutes or other Govt. hospitals. The states are needed to create their own State Illness funds in which central government provides funding to the extent of 50% of contribution made by State Govt/Union Territories.
Assistance in RAN is not directly provided to the Patient but is given to the Superintendent of the hospital in which treatment is being taken. Assistance admissible for treatment in Government Hospital only. Central Government/State Government/PSU employees NOT eligible. Context: Delhi High Court questioned why having a ration card was necessary for a citizen to avail financial benefits under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Regional Standardization Forum seen in news is used in the context of
Correct
Solution(b)
The Regional Standardization Forum is a platform for constructive exchange of ideas, discussing standardization topics including inter alia India’s experience in various sectors of technology like Sustainable Digital Transformation and the Role of ITU Standards, Harnessing Technologies for Digital and Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets, evolving Data Value Chain and Digital Health.
Context – ITU’s Regional Standardization Forum (RSF) for Asia and Oceania region to be inaugurated soon
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Solution(b)
The Regional Standardization Forum is a platform for constructive exchange of ideas, discussing standardization topics including inter alia India’s experience in various sectors of technology like Sustainable Digital Transformation and the Role of ITU Standards, Harnessing Technologies for Digital and Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets, evolving Data Value Chain and Digital Health.
Context – ITU’s Regional Standardization Forum (RSF) for Asia and Oceania region to be inaugurated soon
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