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Arrange the following components in the ascending order with respect to their weightage in Consumer Producer Index (Combined).
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Which schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies allocation of powers and functions between Union and States
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/
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/
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Election Commission of India’
Choose the correct statements
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
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
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements
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
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
Consider the following statements regarding ‘World Trade Organization’
Choose the correct statements
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/
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/
