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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, applies to the whole of India, yet, FTs exist only in Assam.
- As per the 2019 amendment to the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964 only the Centre is empowered to establish FTs in states.
- The decision of the FTs regarding the nationality of a person is binding.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The FTs came into existence through the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, in order to let state administration (District collector/District Magistrate) to make reference about a person suspected to be a foreigner to the Tribunals. · The Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, was enacted by the Central government through the use of powers granted under Section 3 of the Foreigners Act, 1946.
· The Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, applies to the whole of India, yet, FTs exist only in Assam as of now.
· In other states, if an illegal immigrant is found, he is produced before a local court and dealt with as per the Foreigners Act, 1946.
· Prior to the 2019 amendment to the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, only the Centre was empowered to establish FTs in states, but after this amendment, the power has been granted to states as well. · The superintendents of police (SPs) and district commissioners were empowered to detect suspected foreigners. References for these “suspected persons” were required to be made before an authority which came into existence through the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964.
· The Election Commission of India (ECI) can also refer cases of D or Doubtful votersto the local SP, who then refers them to a tribunal to verify their citizenship.
· What is FT supposed to do after receiving a reference against a person? · The Tribunal is supposed to serve upon such person a copy of the main grounds on which he is alleged to be a foreigner, as well asa show cause notice, within 10days of receipt of reference from the concerned authority.
· The notice should clearly indicate that the burden is on the proceeded to prove that he or she is not a foreigner.
· The FT is to give the person a reasonable opportunity to make a representation (in person or through a lawyer) and produce evidence in support of his case.
· The Supreme Court (SC) held that the decision of the FTs regarding the nationality of a person will be binding. Also, the decision of the tribunal will be given more importance than that of the Government or credentials and the NRC verification authority.
Context: The Supreme Court (SC) recently halted the deportation of a woman who was declared a foreigner by a Foreigners’ Tribunal in Assam.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The FTs came into existence through the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, in order to let state administration (District collector/District Magistrate) to make reference about a person suspected to be a foreigner to the Tribunals. · The Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, was enacted by the Central government through the use of powers granted under Section 3 of the Foreigners Act, 1946.
· The Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, applies to the whole of India, yet, FTs exist only in Assam as of now.
· In other states, if an illegal immigrant is found, he is produced before a local court and dealt with as per the Foreigners Act, 1946.
· Prior to the 2019 amendment to the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, only the Centre was empowered to establish FTs in states, but after this amendment, the power has been granted to states as well. · The superintendents of police (SPs) and district commissioners were empowered to detect suspected foreigners. References for these “suspected persons” were required to be made before an authority which came into existence through the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964.
· The Election Commission of India (ECI) can also refer cases of D or Doubtful votersto the local SP, who then refers them to a tribunal to verify their citizenship.
· What is FT supposed to do after receiving a reference against a person? · The Tribunal is supposed to serve upon such person a copy of the main grounds on which he is alleged to be a foreigner, as well asa show cause notice, within 10days of receipt of reference from the concerned authority.
· The notice should clearly indicate that the burden is on the proceeded to prove that he or she is not a foreigner.
· The FT is to give the person a reasonable opportunity to make a representation (in person or through a lawyer) and produce evidence in support of his case.
· The Supreme Court (SC) held that the decision of the FTs regarding the nationality of a person will be binding. Also, the decision of the tribunal will be given more importance than that of the Government or credentials and the NRC verification authority.
Context: The Supreme Court (SC) recently halted the deportation of a woman who was declared a foreigner by a Foreigners’ Tribunal in Assam.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- All offences listed in the Act are non-cognizable
- An investigation of offence committed under the Act cannot be investigated by an officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP)
- The constitution of special courts in each district with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court is mandatory.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct · It is an Act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) by persons other than SCs and STs. · It provides for punishment for offences of atrocities committed against SCs and STs.
· It authorizes the Central Government to frame rules for carrying out the purpose of the Act.
· The Act is implemented by the respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, which are provided due central assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for effective implementation of the provisions of the Act.
· All offences listed in the Act are cognizable.
· Cognizable offence means an offence for which, and cognizable case means, a case in which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or under any other law for the time bell in force, arrest without warrant. Cognizable offences are usually serious in nature.
· An investigation of offence committed under the Act cannot be investigated by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). · The investigation should be completed within 30 days, and the report should be sent directly to the director of the state police.
· Punishment:
· The minimum punishment in most cases is six months of imprisonment, while the maximum is five years sentence and with fine.
· In some cases, the minimum is enhanced to one year while the maximum goes up to life imprisonment or even a death sentence.
· Section 4 of the act deals with punishment for neglect of duties by a public servant. According to this section if a public servant, who is not a member of the SC or ST, deliberately neglects his duties, which he should perform under the Act, he is liable for punishment with imprisonment up to six months.
Special Courts: · The act clearly states about the constitution of special courts for hearing cases on atrocities against SCs and STs.
· For the purpose of providing for a speedy trial, the State Government shall with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court, establish in each district a Court of Session to be a Special Court exclusively to try the offences under this Act.
· The exclusive Special Courts shall try offences under this Act on day-to-day basis.
· For every Special Court, the State Government shall specify a Public Prosecutor or appoint an advocate who has been in practice as an advocate for not less than seven years, as a Special Public Prosecutor for the purpose of conducting cases in that Court.
Context: The Allahabad High Court recently said that an alleged act of intentional insult or intimidation causing humiliation would constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 only if it is committed in public view.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct · It is an Act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) by persons other than SCs and STs. · It provides for punishment for offences of atrocities committed against SCs and STs.
· It authorizes the Central Government to frame rules for carrying out the purpose of the Act.
· The Act is implemented by the respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, which are provided due central assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for effective implementation of the provisions of the Act.
· All offences listed in the Act are cognizable.
· Cognizable offence means an offence for which, and cognizable case means, a case in which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or under any other law for the time bell in force, arrest without warrant. Cognizable offences are usually serious in nature.
· An investigation of offence committed under the Act cannot be investigated by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). · The investigation should be completed within 30 days, and the report should be sent directly to the director of the state police.
· Punishment:
· The minimum punishment in most cases is six months of imprisonment, while the maximum is five years sentence and with fine.
· In some cases, the minimum is enhanced to one year while the maximum goes up to life imprisonment or even a death sentence.
· Section 4 of the act deals with punishment for neglect of duties by a public servant. According to this section if a public servant, who is not a member of the SC or ST, deliberately neglects his duties, which he should perform under the Act, he is liable for punishment with imprisonment up to six months.
Special Courts: · The act clearly states about the constitution of special courts for hearing cases on atrocities against SCs and STs.
· For the purpose of providing for a speedy trial, the State Government shall with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court, establish in each district a Court of Session to be a Special Court exclusively to try the offences under this Act.
· The exclusive Special Courts shall try offences under this Act on day-to-day basis.
· For every Special Court, the State Government shall specify a Public Prosecutor or appoint an advocate who has been in practice as an advocate for not less than seven years, as a Special Public Prosecutor for the purpose of conducting cases in that Court.
Context: The Allahabad High Court recently said that an alleged act of intentional insult or intimidation causing humiliation would constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 only if it is committed in public view.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Ujani Dam, recently seen in news is located on which of the following River?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Ujani Dam: · It is located on the Bhima River near Ujjani village in Solapur district of the state of Maharashtra.
· It is an earth-fill cum masonry gravity dam.
· It was constructed between 1977 and 1980 with the primary objective of providing irrigation water and hydroelectric power to the region.
· With a total length of 2,534 m, the Ujani Dam is founded on massive basaltic rock formations and comprises a central portion, which is the spillway dam of 602m in length.
· The dam has a height of 63 meters.
· With a storage capacity of 117 thousand million cubic feet (TMC), the dam has a live storage of 54 TMC, and 63 TMC is dead storage.
· Power Generation Capacity: 12MW
Bhima River:
· The Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is a major river in southwest India.
· It is a major tributaryof the Krishna River.
· Course:
· It originates in the Bhimashankar hills near Karjat on the western side of the Western Ghats, in the Pune District of Maharashtra.
· Bhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
· It merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur) in Karnataka.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Ujani Dam: · It is located on the Bhima River near Ujjani village in Solapur district of the state of Maharashtra.
· It is an earth-fill cum masonry gravity dam.
· It was constructed between 1977 and 1980 with the primary objective of providing irrigation water and hydroelectric power to the region.
· With a total length of 2,534 m, the Ujani Dam is founded on massive basaltic rock formations and comprises a central portion, which is the spillway dam of 602m in length.
· The dam has a height of 63 meters.
· With a storage capacity of 117 thousand million cubic feet (TMC), the dam has a live storage of 54 TMC, and 63 TMC is dead storage.
· Power Generation Capacity: 12MW
Bhima River:
· The Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is a major river in southwest India.
· It is a major tributaryof the Krishna River.
· Course:
· It originates in the Bhimashankar hills near Karjat on the western side of the Western Ghats, in the Pune District of Maharashtra.
· Bhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
· It merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur) in Karnataka.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Project Udbhav
- It aims to revisit the roots of India’s handicraft practices and integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary practices.
- It is a joint initiative of Ministry of culture and Ministry of MSME.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Project Goal – To revisit the roots of India’s military thinking and integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary practices. · It has explored ancient texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, and Arthashastra.
· Examples of Ancient Military Wisdom
· Arthashastra by Chanakya emphasizes strategic partnerships and ethical conduct in warfare.
· Naval Battle of Saraighat (1671) showcases clever tactics and exploiting enemy weaknesses.
· Chhatrapati Shivaji’s use of guerilla warfare and naval forts for defense.
· Project Udbhav is an initiative by the Indian Army to rediscover and integrate India’s rich military heritage into contemporary military practices. · Significance – Understand and leverage the vast knowledge from India’s 5000-year-old civilization.
· Develop a unique approach to modern security challenges.
· Strengthen the Indian Army’s future preparedness.
Context: Recently Army Chief has revealed that The Indian Army, under its initiative Project Udbhav, is delving into the epic battles of the Mahabharata and the strategic brilliance of past Indian dynasties.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Project Goal – To revisit the roots of India’s military thinking and integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary practices. · It has explored ancient texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, and Arthashastra.
· Examples of Ancient Military Wisdom
· Arthashastra by Chanakya emphasizes strategic partnerships and ethical conduct in warfare.
· Naval Battle of Saraighat (1671) showcases clever tactics and exploiting enemy weaknesses.
· Chhatrapati Shivaji’s use of guerilla warfare and naval forts for defense.
· Project Udbhav is an initiative by the Indian Army to rediscover and integrate India’s rich military heritage into contemporary military practices. · Significance – Understand and leverage the vast knowledge from India’s 5000-year-old civilization.
· Develop a unique approach to modern security challenges.
· Strengthen the Indian Army’s future preparedness.
Context: Recently Army Chief has revealed that The Indian Army, under its initiative Project Udbhav, is delving into the epic battles of the Mahabharata and the strategic brilliance of past Indian dynasties.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
- The supreme decision-making body of the SCO is the Council of Heads of States (CHS).
- The official languages of the SCO are Russian, Hindi and Chinese.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a permanent intergovernmental international organization established on June 15, 2001 in Shanghai, China. · It is a permanent intergovernmental political, economic, international security and defence organisation.
· It was established by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
· Its predecessor was the mechanism of the Shanghai Five.
· The supreme decision-making body of the SCO is the Council of Heads of States (CHS).
· CHS meets once a year and decide upon all the important issues of the Organization.
· 9 Member States – India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
· 3 Observer states – Afghanistan Belarus, Mongolia.
· The Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) (CHG) meets once a year · CHG aids to discuss the strategy of multilateral cooperation and priority areas within the Organization, determine fundamental and topical issues in economic and other spheres, and approve the budget of the SCO.
· The Council of National Coordinators is the SCO coordination mechanism.
· The SCO Secretary General and the Director of the RATS Executive Committee are appointed by the CHS for a three-year term.
· In 2005, the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group was established.
· The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese.
Context: Recently a Senior Indian diplomat participated in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a permanent intergovernmental international organization established on June 15, 2001 in Shanghai, China. · It is a permanent intergovernmental political, economic, international security and defence organisation.
· It was established by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
· Its predecessor was the mechanism of the Shanghai Five.
· The supreme decision-making body of the SCO is the Council of Heads of States (CHS).
· CHS meets once a year and decide upon all the important issues of the Organization.
· 9 Member States – India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
· 3 Observer states – Afghanistan Belarus, Mongolia.
· The Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) (CHG) meets once a year · CHG aids to discuss the strategy of multilateral cooperation and priority areas within the Organization, determine fundamental and topical issues in economic and other spheres, and approve the budget of the SCO.
· The Council of National Coordinators is the SCO coordination mechanism.
· The SCO Secretary General and the Director of the RATS Executive Committee are appointed by the CHS for a three-year term.
· In 2005, the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group was established.
· The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese.
Context: Recently a Senior Indian diplomat participated in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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