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In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the –
Solution (a)
Explanation:
In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the Government of India Act of 1919. This law gave the Governor-General the right of addressing the Legislative Assembly and the Council of State.
The law did not have a provision for a joint address but the Governor-General did address the Assembly and the Council together on multiple occasions. There was no address by him to the Constituent Assembly (Legislative) from 1947 to 1950. And after the Constitution came into force, President Rajendra Prasad addressed members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the first time on January 31, 1950.
Article reference: Explained: History & precedent of President’s address in Parliament
Solution (a)
Explanation:
In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the Government of India Act of 1919. This law gave the Governor-General the right of addressing the Legislative Assembly and the Council of State.
The law did not have a provision for a joint address but the Governor-General did address the Assembly and the Council together on multiple occasions. There was no address by him to the Constituent Assembly (Legislative) from 1947 to 1950. And after the Constitution came into force, President Rajendra Prasad addressed members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the first time on January 31, 1950.
Article reference: Explained: History & precedent of President’s address in Parliament
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The President also addresses both the houses at beginning of the first session of each year.
The President’s speech essentially highlights the government’s policy priorities and plans for the upcoming year. The address provides a broad framework of the government’s agenda and direction.
Article reference: Explained: History & precedent of President’s address in Parliament
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The President also addresses both the houses at beginning of the first session of each year.
The President’s speech essentially highlights the government’s policy priorities and plans for the upcoming year. The address provides a broad framework of the government’s agenda and direction.
Article reference: Explained: History & precedent of President’s address in Parliament
Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission (FC) is –
Solution (d)
The 15th Finance Commission (FC) is led by former revenue secretary and parliamentarian N K Singh.
Article link: Economic Survey to be tabled today
Solution (d)
The 15th Finance Commission (FC) is led by former revenue secretary and parliamentarian N K Singh.
Article link: Economic Survey to be tabled today
Who among the following are prohibited from receiving any foreign contributions/donations?
Choose correct answer:
Solution (d)
Members of the legislature and political parties, government officials, judges and media persons are prohibited from receiving any foreign contribution.
Section 29B of the Representation of the People (1951) Act prohibits all political parties registered with the Election Commission from accepting any contribution from a “foreign source.” Moreover, section 3 of the 2010 Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act bars candidates, legislative members, political parties and party officeholders from accepting foreign contributions.
Article link: India tightens oversight on funds received by NGOs
Solution (d)
Members of the legislature and political parties, government officials, judges and media persons are prohibited from receiving any foreign contribution.
Section 29B of the Representation of the People (1951) Act prohibits all political parties registered with the Election Commission from accepting any contribution from a “foreign source.” Moreover, section 3 of the 2010 Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act bars candidates, legislative members, political parties and party officeholders from accepting foreign contributions.
Article link: India tightens oversight on funds received by NGOs
India and the World Bank signed a 500-million US dollar STARS programme in order to improve –
Solution (a)
Explanation:
The Government of India and the World Bank recently signed a 500-million US dollar Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Programme (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. These include Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. Some 250 million students (between the age of six and 17) in 1.5 million schools and over 10 million teachers will benefit from the programme.
The STARS programme builds on the long partnership between India and the World Bank (since 1994), for strengthening public school education and to support the country’s goal of providing Education for All. Prior to STARS, the Bank had provided a total assistance of more than three billion US dollars towards this goal.
Article reference: India, World Bank sign 500 million dollar Programme to improve quality of school education in India
Solution (a)
Explanation:
The Government of India and the World Bank recently signed a 500-million US dollar Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Programme (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. These include Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. Some 250 million students (between the age of six and 17) in 1.5 million schools and over 10 million teachers will benefit from the programme.
The STARS programme builds on the long partnership between India and the World Bank (since 1994), for strengthening public school education and to support the country’s goal of providing Education for All. Prior to STARS, the Bank had provided a total assistance of more than three billion US dollars towards this goal.
Article reference: India, World Bank sign 500 million dollar Programme to improve quality of school education in India
