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Which among the following amendment act inserted Article 239AA which confers a special status to Delhi among UTs where it was a provided with a legislative assembly to make laws on state subjects?
Solution (a)
Sixty-ninth amendment act inserted Article 239AA which confers a special status to Delhi among UTs where it was a provided with a legislative assembly to make laws on state subjects.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
Solution (a)
Sixty-ninth amendment act inserted Article 239AA which confers a special status to Delhi among UTs where it was a provided with a legislative assembly to make laws on state subjects.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
Consider the following:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Lt. Governor and Council of Ministers
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
Solution (c)
Lt. Governor and Council of Ministers
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/l-g-rejects-cabinet-decision-on-lawyers-for-riots-anti-caa-cases/article32234694.ece
Jezero Crater, which was in news recently, is associated with –
Solution (a)
Jezero Crater is the landing site for the NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover also known as Mars 2020.
NASA chose Jezero crater as the landing site for the Perseverance rover because scientists believe the area was once flooded with water and was home to an ancient river delta.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nasa-launches-mars-rover-perseverance-to-look-for-signs-of-ancient-life/article32231782.ece
Solution (a)
Jezero Crater is the landing site for the NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover also known as Mars 2020.
NASA chose Jezero crater as the landing site for the Perseverance rover because scientists believe the area was once flooded with water and was home to an ancient river delta.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nasa-launches-mars-rover-perseverance-to-look-for-signs-of-ancient-life/article32231782.ece
With reference to vision SAGAR, which of the following statements is true/correct?
Solution (d)
In 2015, India unveiled it’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean i.e. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
It is an increasing recognition of the increasing importance of maritime security, maritime commons and cooperation.
Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building their maritime security capabilities. For this, India would cooperate on the exchange of information, coastal surveillance, building of infrastructure and strengthening their capabilities.
Further, India seeks to safeguard its national interests and ensure Indian Ocean region to become inclusive, collaborative and respect international law.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1642278
Solution (d)
In 2015, India unveiled it’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean i.e. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
It is an increasing recognition of the increasing importance of maritime security, maritime commons and cooperation.
Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building their maritime security capabilities. For this, India would cooperate on the exchange of information, coastal surveillance, building of infrastructure and strengthening their capabilities.
Further, India seeks to safeguard its national interests and ensure Indian Ocean region to become inclusive, collaborative and respect international law.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1642278
Consider the following statements about ‘AIM-iCREST’:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Atal Innovation Mission launched ‘AIM-iCREST’, in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation.
AIM iCREST – an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focuses on creating high performing Startups
About the initiative
Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1642441
Solution (c)
Atal Innovation Mission launched ‘AIM-iCREST’, in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation.
AIM iCREST – an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focuses on creating high performing Startups
About the initiative
Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1642441
