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Consider the following statements about ‘Fast Track Special Court (FTSC)’
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) was formulated as a centrally sponsored scheme to establish FTSCs for the timely disposal of cases related to rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) in August 2019. Initially commenced in October 2019 for one year, the scheme was extended for an additional two years until March 31, 2023. | All States/Union Territories have participated in the Scheme, operationalizing 761 FTSCs, including 414 exclusive POCSO Courts. It is implemented by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice. |
Context – Union Cabinet approved the continuation of fast-track courts dedicated to the dispensation of justice in cases of sexual offences, for a period of three years
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) was formulated as a centrally sponsored scheme to establish FTSCs for the timely disposal of cases related to rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) in August 2019. Initially commenced in October 2019 for one year, the scheme was extended for an additional two years until March 31, 2023. | All States/Union Territories have participated in the Scheme, operationalizing 761 FTSCs, including 414 exclusive POCSO Courts. It is implemented by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice. |
Context – Union Cabinet approved the continuation of fast-track courts dedicated to the dispensation of justice in cases of sexual offences, for a period of three years
With reference to ‘X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)’, consider the following statements
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| It is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. It aims to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources. | It is designated for observation from a Low Earth Orbit (non-sun synchronous orbit of ~650 km altitude, low inclination of approximately six degrees). The mission life is expected to be approximately five years. It will be launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. | The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters (degree and angle of polarisation) in a medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV for photons of astronomical origin. XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV. |
Context – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India is set to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| It is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. It aims to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources. | It is designated for observation from a Low Earth Orbit (non-sun synchronous orbit of ~650 km altitude, low inclination of approximately six degrees). The mission life is expected to be approximately five years. It will be launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. | The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters (degree and angle of polarisation) in a medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV for photons of astronomical origin. XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV. |
Context – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India is set to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)
Consider the following
Which of the above mentioned countries border ‘Golan Heights’
Solution (c)
Context – India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Golan Heights.
Solution (c)
Context – India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Golan Heights.
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Finance Commission’
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Under Article 281 of the Constitution, the President is required to cause laying of the Finance Commission report before each House of Parliament along with an explanatory note and the action taken by the government on the Commission’s recommendations. | The Finance Commission is appointed by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution. The chairman and members of the commission are selected as per the provisions contained in the Finance Commission [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act, 1951 and the Finance Commission (Salaries & Allowances) Rules, 1951. | The ToR includes
Disaster management financing Determining revenue to states Increasing the consolidated fund of states Increasing the income of Gram Panchayats Augmenting the Consolidated Fund of a State Supplementing the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities |
Context – The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has recently approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) which will guide the upcoming 16th Finance Commission on its functions and mandate for the period 2026-2031.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Under Article 281 of the Constitution, the President is required to cause laying of the Finance Commission report before each House of Parliament along with an explanatory note and the action taken by the government on the Commission’s recommendations. | The Finance Commission is appointed by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution. The chairman and members of the commission are selected as per the provisions contained in the Finance Commission [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act, 1951 and the Finance Commission (Salaries & Allowances) Rules, 1951. | The ToR includes
Disaster management financing Determining revenue to states Increasing the consolidated fund of states Increasing the income of Gram Panchayats Augmenting the Consolidated Fund of a State Supplementing the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities |
Context – The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has recently approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) which will guide the upcoming 16th Finance Commission on its functions and mandate for the period 2026-2031.
‘Bali Jatra’ a festival seen in news is celebrated in the state of
Solution (b)
Bali-yatra is considered to be one of Asia’s largest open trade fair. The festival is held in Odisha in Cuttack at Gadagadia Ghata of the Mahanadi river, to mark the day when ancient Sadhabas (Odia mariners) would set sail to distant lands for trade. The festival begins on Kartik Purnima (full moon night in the month of Kartik). During the fair, people sail decorative miniature boats made of banana stems, paper, or thermocol to celebrate boita bandana, or the worshipping of the boats.
Context – Odisha’s Bali Jatra inaugurated on banks of Mahanadi River in Cuttack.
Solution (b)
Bali-yatra is considered to be one of Asia’s largest open trade fair. The festival is held in Odisha in Cuttack at Gadagadia Ghata of the Mahanadi river, to mark the day when ancient Sadhabas (Odia mariners) would set sail to distant lands for trade. The festival begins on Kartik Purnima (full moon night in the month of Kartik). During the fair, people sail decorative miniature boats made of banana stems, paper, or thermocol to celebrate boita bandana, or the worshipping of the boats.
Context – Odisha’s Bali Jatra inaugurated on banks of Mahanadi River in Cuttack.
