IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Arrange the following components in the ascending order with respect to their weightage in Consumer Producer Index (Combined).
- Fuel and Light
- Housing
- Food & Beverages
- Clothing & Footwear
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies allocation of powers and functions between Union and States
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Solution(b)
The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. 1) Union List, 2) State List and 3) Concurrent List. Originally there was 97 subjects in union list but now it is 100 subjects in union list. And in state list there was 66 subjects but now it is 61 subjects. And in concurrent list there was 47 subjects but now it is 52 subjects in concurrent list.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/seventh-schedule-constitution-public-goods-7720242/
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The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. 1) Union List, 2) State List and 3) Concurrent List. Originally there was 97 subjects in union list but now it is 100 subjects in union list. And in state list there was 66 subjects but now it is 61 subjects. And in concurrent list there was 47 subjects but now it is 52 subjects in concurrent list.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/seventh-schedule-constitution-public-goods-7720242/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Election Commission of India’
- The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners can be removed from their office in a manner similar to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court of India
- The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are barred from holding any office under the Government of India upon retirement.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from their office in a manner similar to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court of India which requires a resolution passed by the Parliament of India a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner The law is silent with regard to the further appointment of the CEC and ECs to any post or office under the government after their retirement. There is also nothing in the Conditions of Service Act to prohibit a CEC or EC from joining any political party after retirement Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/act-now-recast-the-selection-process-of-the-ecs/article38261210.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from their office in a manner similar to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court of India which requires a resolution passed by the Parliament of India a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner The law is silent with regard to the further appointment of the CEC and ECs to any post or office under the government after their retirement. There is also nothing in the Conditions of Service Act to prohibit a CEC or EC from joining any political party after retirement Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/act-now-recast-the-selection-process-of-the-ecs/article38261210.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.
- A person’s genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage.
- Organs from a genetically modified pig can be transplanted into a human.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct CRISPR genome editing tool can be used for accomplishing genetic changes A person’s genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage Recently, a heart from a genetically modified pig was transplanted into a human in USA. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/in-a-first-us-surgeons-transplant-pig-heart-into-human-patient/article38232190.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct CRISPR genome editing tool can be used for accomplishing genetic changes A person’s genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage Recently, a heart from a genetically modified pig was transplanted into a human in USA. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/in-a-first-us-surgeons-transplant-pig-heart-into-human-patient/article38232190.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘World Trade Organization’
- WTO is an Inter-governmental Organization and a specialized agency of United nations
- It was established as a result of Marrakesh Agreement
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade between nations. Although the WTO is not a UN specialized agency, it has maintained strong relations with the UN and its agencies since its establishment. WTO officially commenced operations on 1 January 1995, pursuant to the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, thus replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that had been established in 1948. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/at-wto-china-a-developing-country-why-many-nations-are-raising-concerns-7716778/
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade between nations. Although the WTO is not a UN specialized agency, it has maintained strong relations with the UN and its agencies since its establishment. WTO officially commenced operations on 1 January 1995, pursuant to the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, thus replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that had been established in 1948. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/at-wto-china-a-developing-country-why-many-nations-are-raising-concerns-7716778/
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