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Consider the following statements regarding Attorney General of India:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (c)
The Constitution (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India1. He is the highest law officer in the country.
The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
The term of office of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president. This means that he may be removed by the president at any time. He may also quit his office by submitting his resignation to the president. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
He has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which he may be named a member, but without a right to vote.
He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member of Parliament.
Article Link: Tenure of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal extended by a year
Solution (c)
The Constitution (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India1. He is the highest law officer in the country.
The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
The term of office of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president. This means that he may be removed by the president at any time. He may also quit his office by submitting his resignation to the president. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
He has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which he may be named a member, but without a right to vote.
He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member of Parliament.
Article Link: Tenure of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal extended by a year
Consider the following statements regarding Agni-P missile, seen recently in news:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (b)
A new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-P (Prime) was successfully test-fired recently by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Agni-P is a new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles.
It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km. Canisterisation of missiles reduces the time required to launch the missile while improving its storage and mobility.
Many advanced technologies including composites, propulsion systems, innovative guidance and control mechanisms and state-of-the-art navigation systems have been introduced. The Agni-P missile would further strengthen India’s credible deterrence capabilities.
In comparison to other Agni class missiles, Agni-P has improved parameters including manoeuvring and accuracy.
Article Link: DRDO successfully tests new generation nuclear capable missile Agni-P
Solution (b)
A new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-P (Prime) was successfully test-fired recently by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Agni-P is a new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles.
It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km. Canisterisation of missiles reduces the time required to launch the missile while improving its storage and mobility.
Many advanced technologies including composites, propulsion systems, innovative guidance and control mechanisms and state-of-the-art navigation systems have been introduced. The Agni-P missile would further strengthen India’s credible deterrence capabilities.
In comparison to other Agni class missiles, Agni-P has improved parameters including manoeuvring and accuracy.
Article Link: DRDO successfully tests new generation nuclear capable missile Agni-P
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, seen recently in news, was established to protect:
Solution (d)
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the foothills of Himalayas in the north and in Udalguri district & Baksa District of Assam bordering Bhutan.
This sanctuary is named after the river Bornadi which flows on its western border.
The sanctuary was established in 1980 to protect the hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus) and pigmy hog (Porcula salvania).
It is one of the smallest WS (Wildlife Sanctuary) of Assam and covers an area of 26.22 sq. km.
Article Link: Optimism over tiger sighting in Barnadi sanctuary
Solution (d)
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the foothills of Himalayas in the north and in Udalguri district & Baksa District of Assam bordering Bhutan.
This sanctuary is named after the river Bornadi which flows on its western border.
The sanctuary was established in 1980 to protect the hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus) and pigmy hog (Porcula salvania).
It is one of the smallest WS (Wildlife Sanctuary) of Assam and covers an area of 26.22 sq. km.
Article Link: Optimism over tiger sighting in Barnadi sanctuary
The Archaeological Site of Neshar Ramla, seen recently in news, is located in:
Solution (a)
The Archaeological Site of Neshar Ramla is located in Israel.
Recently, an international group of archaeologists have discovered new human species in Israel which is being considered as a missing piece in the history of human evolution.
Archaeologists have recovered a skull that may represent a late-surviving example of a distinct Homo population, which lived in and around modern-day Israel from about 420,000 to 120,000 years ago.
According to archaeologists the mysterious Nesher Ramla Homo may even represent our most recent common ancestor with Neanderthals. Its mix of traits supports genetic evidence that early gene flow between H. sapiens and Neanderthals occurred between 400,000 and 200,000 years ago.
Article Link: Homo Who? New Mystery Human Species Discovered in Israel
Solution (a)
The Archaeological Site of Neshar Ramla is located in Israel.
Recently, an international group of archaeologists have discovered new human species in Israel which is being considered as a missing piece in the history of human evolution.
Archaeologists have recovered a skull that may represent a late-surviving example of a distinct Homo population, which lived in and around modern-day Israel from about 420,000 to 120,000 years ago.
According to archaeologists the mysterious Nesher Ramla Homo may even represent our most recent common ancestor with Neanderthals. Its mix of traits supports genetic evidence that early gene flow between H. sapiens and Neanderthals occurred between 400,000 and 200,000 years ago.
Article Link: Homo Who? New Mystery Human Species Discovered in Israel
With reference to PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (d)
PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme was launched as a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
It aims to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry and promote formalization of the sector and provide support to Farmer Producer Organizations, Self Help Groups, and Producers Cooperatives along their entire value chain.
Objective of this scheme is providing financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises.
Under One District One Product (ODOP) component of this scheme the States would identify food products for districts keeping in view the existing clusters and availability of raw material.
The ODOP could be a perishable produce based or cereal based or a food item widely produced in an area. E.g. mango, potato, pickle, millet based products, fisheries, poultry, etc.
It provides a seed capital (initial funding) of Rs. 40,000- per Self Help Group (SHG) member as working capital and purchase of small tools.
Solution (d)
PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme was launched as a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
It aims to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry and promote formalization of the sector and provide support to Farmer Producer Organizations, Self Help Groups, and Producers Cooperatives along their entire value chain.
Objective of this scheme is providing financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises.
Under One District One Product (ODOP) component of this scheme the States would identify food products for districts keeping in view the existing clusters and availability of raw material.
The ODOP could be a perishable produce based or cereal based or a food item widely produced in an area. E.g. mango, potato, pickle, millet based products, fisheries, poultry, etc.
It provides a seed capital (initial funding) of Rs. 40,000- per Self Help Group (SHG) member as working capital and purchase of small tools.
