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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
Statement 1: FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Reports (MERs) assess only technical compliance of member states with its guidelines.
Statement 2: The MERs are conducted as peer reviews and include effectiveness rating as well as technical compliance assessment.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
MERs assess both the technical compliance (legal framework, regulations) and effectiveness (how well guidelines are implemented in practice) of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures by member states. Statement 1 is false
Mutual Evaluation Reports (MERs), which are peer reviews that assess a country’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) system. These evaluations include two main components: an assessment of the country’s effectiveness, which is considered the most important part and focuses on the practical impact of the system, and an evaluation of its technical compliance with the relevant recommendations and standards. Statement 2 is true.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
MERs assess both the technical compliance (legal framework, regulations) and effectiveness (how well guidelines are implemented in practice) of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures by member states. Statement 1 is false
Mutual Evaluation Reports (MERs), which are peer reviews that assess a country’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) system. These evaluations include two main components: an assessment of the country’s effectiveness, which is considered the most important part and focuses on the practical impact of the system, and an evaluation of its technical compliance with the relevant recommendations and standards. Statement 2 is true.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the UDAN Scheme
- States are required to contribute 20% to the VGF except for North Eastern and Union Territory regions
- It’s primary aim is to make regional air travel affordable and connect Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the scheme.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Financial Support to the Selected Airline Operators is in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF). State Governments provide 20% share towards VGF for RCS flights pertaining to their states. However, the share of VGF for North-Eastern states and the Union Territories is 10%. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The primary aim of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities is to make air travel and air cargo more affordable and accessible to the common citizen, which in turn stimulates regional economic growth. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The primary nodal agency for the UDAN scheme is the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) also plays a key role in its implementation, as it handles the day-to-day operational aspects of the scheme. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Financial Support to the Selected Airline Operators is in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF). State Governments provide 20% share towards VGF for RCS flights pertaining to their states. However, the share of VGF for North-Eastern states and the Union Territories is 10%. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The primary aim of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities is to make air travel and air cargo more affordable and accessible to the common citizen, which in turn stimulates regional economic growth. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The primary nodal agency for the UDAN scheme is the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) also plays a key role in its implementation, as it handles the day-to-day operational aspects of the scheme. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India
- NHRC’s jurisdiction extends to both human rights violations committed by Government authorities and private parties.
- NHRC can only make recommendations and does not have powers to enforce its decisions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation:
NHRC’s jurisdiction is limited to violations by public servants/government authorities and does not cover private party violations. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) can only make recommendations and lacks the power to enforce its decisions. Its recommendations are not legally binding, and the commission cannot penalize those who fail to comply. Consequently, the government may reject recommendations or only partially comply, limiting the NHRC’s effectiveness. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
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Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation:
NHRC’s jurisdiction is limited to violations by public servants/government authorities and does not cover private party violations. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) can only make recommendations and lacks the power to enforce its decisions. Its recommendations are not legally binding, and the commission cannot penalize those who fail to comply. Consequently, the government may reject recommendations or only partially comply, limiting the NHRC’s effectiveness. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Ningol Chakouba, a festival celebrated to honor the bond between married women and their parental families, is predominantly observed in which Indian state?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
Ningol Chakouba is a significant festival of the Meitei community in Manipur, celebrated on the second day of the lunar month of Hiyangei, where married daughters are invited to their paternal homes for a grand feast and reunion
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
Ningol Chakouba is a significant festival of the Meitei community in Manipur, celebrated on the second day of the lunar month of Hiyangei, where married daughters are invited to their paternal homes for a grand feast and reunion
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court Collegium system
- The Collegium system is a constitutional mechanism outlined explicitly in Articles 124 and 217 of the Indian Constitution
- The Supreme Court Collegium consists of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most Supreme Court judges.
- If the government rejects a Collegium recommendation twice, it can appoint a judge without Collegium approval.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
The Collegium system is not explicitly outlined in the Indian Constitution. It is a mechanism for the appointment and transfer of judges that has evolved through a series of Supreme Court judgments, specifically the “Three Judges Cases”. Articles 124 and 217 deal with the appointment of judges, but they do not mention the Collegium system. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
The Supreme Court Collegium is composed of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most Supreme Court judges. This five-member body is responsible for making recommendations regarding the appointment and transfer of judges in the higher judiciary. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
If the government rejects a Collegium recommendation once and the Collegium reiterates it, the government is obligated to appoint the judge. The government can send back a name for reconsideration only once; if the Collegium reaffirms its recommendation, the government must proceed with the appointment. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
The Collegium system is not explicitly outlined in the Indian Constitution. It is a mechanism for the appointment and transfer of judges that has evolved through a series of Supreme Court judgments, specifically the “Three Judges Cases”. Articles 124 and 217 deal with the appointment of judges, but they do not mention the Collegium system. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
The Supreme Court Collegium is composed of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most Supreme Court judges. This five-member body is responsible for making recommendations regarding the appointment and transfer of judges in the higher judiciary. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
If the government rejects a Collegium recommendation once and the Collegium reiterates it, the government is obligated to appoint the judge. The government can send back a name for reconsideration only once; if the Collegium reaffirms its recommendation, the government must proceed with the appointment. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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