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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘United Nations Human Rights Council’
- The Council undertakes a periodic review of all UN member states, called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
- It traditionally meets thrice a year in April, August and December
- The members of the General Assembly elect the members of the Human Rights Council
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct An important component of the Council consists of a periodic review of all 193 UN member states, called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The mechanism is based on reports coming from different sources, one of them being contributions from non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Each country’s situation will be examined during a three-and-a-half-hour debate. The UNHRC holds regular sessions three times a year, in March, June, and September. The UNHRC can decide at any time to hold a special session to address human rights violations and emergencies, at the request of one-third of the member states The Council consists of 47 members, elected yearly by the General Assembly for staggered three-year terms. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms. Context – India abstained on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct An important component of the Council consists of a periodic review of all 193 UN member states, called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The mechanism is based on reports coming from different sources, one of them being contributions from non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Each country’s situation will be examined during a three-and-a-half-hour debate. The UNHRC holds regular sessions three times a year, in March, June, and September. The UNHRC can decide at any time to hold a special session to address human rights violations and emergencies, at the request of one-third of the member states The Council consists of 47 members, elected yearly by the General Assembly for staggered three-year terms. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms. Context – India abstained on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Delimitation Commission’
- It is a commission established by the President of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act
- The orders of the commission cannot be challenged in any court of law
- The modifications are permitted only after the orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the respective State Legislative Assemblies
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. The main task of the commission is redrawing the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent census. The Commission is a powerful and independent body whose orders cannot be challenged in any court of law. The orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the respective State Legislative Assemblies. However, modifications are not permitted. Context – Central govt filed response against plea challenging Delimitation Commission formation
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. The main task of the commission is redrawing the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent census. The Commission is a powerful and independent body whose orders cannot be challenged in any court of law. The orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the respective State Legislative Assemblies. However, modifications are not permitted. Context – Central govt filed response against plea challenging Delimitation Commission formation
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)’
- It provides credit guarantees to loans extended by Scheduled Commercial Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies and all registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
- It has been notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It provides credit guarantees to loans extended by Scheduled Commercial Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). CGSS is aimed at providing credit guarantee up to a specified limit against loans extended by Member Institutions (MIs) to finance eligible borrowers viz. Startups as defined in the Gazette Notification issued by DPIIT and amended from time to time. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the establishment of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups. Along with institutional mechanisms for operationalizing the Scheme, DPIIT will be constituting a Management Committee (MC) and a Risk Evaluation Committee (REC) for reviewing, supervising and operational oversight of the Scheme. The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) will be operating the Scheme. (CGSS) Context – The scheme was notified recently.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It provides credit guarantees to loans extended by Scheduled Commercial Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). CGSS is aimed at providing credit guarantee up to a specified limit against loans extended by Member Institutions (MIs) to finance eligible borrowers viz. Startups as defined in the Gazette Notification issued by DPIIT and amended from time to time. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the establishment of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups. Along with institutional mechanisms for operationalizing the Scheme, DPIIT will be constituting a Management Committee (MC) and a Risk Evaluation Committee (REC) for reviewing, supervising and operational oversight of the Scheme. The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) will be operating the Scheme. (CGSS) Context – The scheme was notified recently.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)’, consider the following statements
- The organization has regulatory control over the import of drugs, approval of new drugs and clinical trials
- It is an independent body functioning under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for approval of Drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice with a view of bring about the uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO)under Directorate General of Health Services,Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,Government of India is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India. Context – CDSCO took up urgent investigation on WHO’s complaint for India-made cough syrups
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for approval of Drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice with a view of bring about the uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO)under Directorate General of Health Services,Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,Government of India is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India. Context – CDSCO took up urgent investigation on WHO’s complaint for India-made cough syrups
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following adopted a law which gave approval to online safety-focused legislation for its citizens’ called Digital Services Act (DSA)
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Solution(c)
Digital Services Act tightly regulates the way intermediaries, especially large platforms such as Google, Meta, Twitter, and YouTube, function in terms of moderating user content.It was enacted by European Union.
Context – The European Union (EU) has given final approval to online safety-focused legislationcalled the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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Solution(c)
Digital Services Act tightly regulates the way intermediaries, especially large platforms such as Google, Meta, Twitter, and YouTube, function in terms of moderating user content.It was enacted by European Union.
Context – The European Union (EU) has given final approval to online safety-focused legislationcalled the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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