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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Every member of the civil service in the State holds office during the pleasure of the Governor
- Governor can act in his discretion in certain matters as permitted by the Constitution.
- The Governor of an Indian State can remove a Minister on his own only when he/she commits a grave constitutional act
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect In India, Article 310 of the Constitution of India says every person in the defence or civil service of the Union holds office during the pleasure of the President, and every member of the civil service in the States holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. Article 163(2) says the Governor can act in his discretion in certain matters as permitted by the Constitution. Under Article 164, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor; and the other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the CM’s advice. It adds that Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. In a constitutional scheme in which they are appointed solely on the CM’s advice, the ‘pleasure’ referred to is also taken to mean the right of the Chief Minister to dismiss a Minister, and not that of the Governor. In short, the Governor of an Indian State cannot remove a Minister on his own. Context – Kerala Governor has sought the dismissal of State’s Finance Minister from his Cabinet, declaring that he has withdrawn the pleasure of having him in the Council of Ministers.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect In India, Article 310 of the Constitution of India says every person in the defence or civil service of the Union holds office during the pleasure of the President, and every member of the civil service in the States holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. Article 163(2) says the Governor can act in his discretion in certain matters as permitted by the Constitution. Under Article 164, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor; and the other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the CM’s advice. It adds that Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. In a constitutional scheme in which they are appointed solely on the CM’s advice, the ‘pleasure’ referred to is also taken to mean the right of the Chief Minister to dismiss a Minister, and not that of the Governor. In short, the Governor of an Indian State cannot remove a Minister on his own. Context – Kerala Governor has sought the dismissal of State’s Finance Minister from his Cabinet, declaring that he has withdrawn the pleasure of having him in the Council of Ministers.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (e-NWR)’
- e-NWRS can be traded through off-market or on-market in Commodity Exchanges platforms
- The Food Corporation of India (FCI) regulates the entire operation under NWR
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect All e-NWRS can be traded through off-market or on-market in Commodity Exchanges platforms. An e-NWR can be auctioned under certain conditions such as loan not repaid, on expiry and delivery not taken, and on likely damage or spoilage of the commodity in the warehouse. e-NWR can be transferred fully or in part. The Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) regulates the entire operation under NWR. This has been enabled by enabling the financing of warehouse receipts through the Warehouse (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007. Context – Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) organised a seminar on “e-NWR – An Effective Tool for Promoting Pledge Financing”.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect All e-NWRS can be traded through off-market or on-market in Commodity Exchanges platforms. An e-NWR can be auctioned under certain conditions such as loan not repaid, on expiry and delivery not taken, and on likely damage or spoilage of the commodity in the warehouse. e-NWR can be transferred fully or in part. The Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) regulates the entire operation under NWR. This has been enabled by enabling the financing of warehouse receipts through the Warehouse (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007. Context – Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) organised a seminar on “e-NWR – An Effective Tool for Promoting Pledge Financing”.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘World Cities Day’
- This day was designated by UN-Habitat and a global observance is held in a different city each year
- It aims to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization and sustainable urban development
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The United Nations General Assembly designated 31 October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. As with World Habitat Day, a global observance is held in a different city each year and the day focuses on a specific theme. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities addressing challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. Context – World cities day was observed on 31st October recently.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The United Nations General Assembly designated 31 October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. As with World Habitat Day, a global observance is held in a different city each year and the day focuses on a specific theme. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities addressing challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. Context – World cities day was observed on 31st October recently.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Ganges River Dolphin’
- It is a fresh-water species and has been recognized as the National Aquatic Animal of India
- They are known to do acrobatic maneuvers when they’re distressed and use echolocation to find food
- Supreme Court of India granted non-human personhood these dolphins which prevent captivity for entertainment
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Gangetic Dolphin is a fresh-water species, and one of the few river dolphins found in the world. The Gangetic Dolphin has been recognized as India’s National Aquatic Animal and is the official animal of the Indian city of Guwahati. The Ganges river dolphins usually come in pairs or they’re just single and are not known to do acrobatic maneuvers near boats or when they’re distressed. Little is known about their behavior because they are usually shy around boats and are hard to observe. Ganges river dolphins use echolocation to find food. India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests declared dolphins ‘nonhuman persons’ and as such has forbidden their captivity for entertainment purposes; keeping dolphins in captivity must satisfy certain legal prerequisites. Context – Dolphins have started coming back to the Ganga river with improvement in the quality of its water through the Namami Gange programme
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Gangetic Dolphin is a fresh-water species, and one of the few river dolphins found in the world. The Gangetic Dolphin has been recognized as India’s National Aquatic Animal and is the official animal of the Indian city of Guwahati. The Ganges river dolphins usually come in pairs or they’re just single and are not known to do acrobatic maneuvers near boats or when they’re distressed. Little is known about their behavior because they are usually shy around boats and are hard to observe. Ganges river dolphins use echolocation to find food. India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests declared dolphins ‘nonhuman persons’ and as such has forbidden their captivity for entertainment purposes; keeping dolphins in captivity must satisfy certain legal prerequisites. Context – Dolphins have started coming back to the Ganga river with improvement in the quality of its water through the Namami Gange programme
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Deinococcus Radiodurans’ a bacteria seen in news recently finds usage in
- Bio-remediation
- Synthesis of precious metals
- Nitrification
- Vaccine development
- Space research
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Solution(c)
Deinococcus radiodurans is an extremophilic bacterium and one of the most radiation-resistant organisms known. It can survive cold, dehydration, vacuum, and acid, and therefore is known as a polyextremophile. D. radiodurans been genetically modified for bioremediation applications. A nanotechnological application of D. radiodurans in the synthesis of silver and gold. Researchers simulated the harsh ionising radiation on Mars in a new study where they found that Deinococcus Radiodurans could potentially survive close to the surface of the planet much longer than previously thought. They haven’t been used in vaccine development and nitrification as yet.
Context – This bacteria was in news due to a new research which proves their extreme resistance
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Solution(c)
Deinococcus radiodurans is an extremophilic bacterium and one of the most radiation-resistant organisms known. It can survive cold, dehydration, vacuum, and acid, and therefore is known as a polyextremophile. D. radiodurans been genetically modified for bioremediation applications. A nanotechnological application of D. radiodurans in the synthesis of silver and gold. Researchers simulated the harsh ionising radiation on Mars in a new study where they found that Deinococcus Radiodurans could potentially survive close to the surface of the planet much longer than previously thought. They haven’t been used in vaccine development and nitrification as yet.
Context – This bacteria was in news due to a new research which proves their extreme resistance
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