സിവില് സര്വ്വീസ് പരീക്ഷ; ഇന്ത്യൻ പ്രസ്സിന്റെ ‘രക്ഷകന്’എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്നത് ആരാണ്?
ഇന്ത്യന് ബ്യൂറോക്രസിയുടെ ഏറ്റവും ഉയര്ന്ന പദവികളിലേക്കുള്ള പരീക്ഷയായ സിവില് സര്വ്വീസ് പരീക്ഷയ്ക്കായി ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റ് ഓണ്ലൈനും അമൃത ഐഎഎസ് അക്കാദമിയും ചേര്ന്നൊരുക്കുന്ന ചോദ്യമാതൃകയുടെ പതിമൂന്നാം ഭാഗം.
<p><strong>Answer(d)</strong></p><p><br /> NHRC established in 1993, is an independent statutory body as per the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 which was amended in 2006.<br /> The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is composed of a Chairperson and eight other members.<br /> The recent amendment bill provides that a person who has been Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or a Judge of the Supreme Court will be the chairperson of the NHRC.<br /> </p>
Answer(d)
NHRC established in 1993, is an independent statutory body as per the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 which was amended in 2006.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is composed of a Chairperson and eight other members.
The recent amendment bill provides that a person who has been Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or a Judge of the Supreme Court will be the chairperson of the NHRC.
<p><strong>Answer (b)</strong></p><p><br /> The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution is designed to prevent political defections prompted by the lure of office or material benefits or other like considerations. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and reinforced in 2002.<br /> The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.<br /> </p>
Answer (b)
The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution is designed to prevent political defections prompted by the lure of office or material benefits or other like considerations. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and reinforced in 2002.
The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.
<p><strong>Answer(a)</strong></p><p><br /> Regarding Fundamental Rights: They are empowered to issue writs in order to enforce fundamental rights.<br /> With respect to other cases: All High Courts have original jurisdiction in cases that are related to will, divorce, contempt of court and admiralty.<br /> Election petitions can be heard by the High Courts.<br /> According to Article 262, in case of disputes relating to waters:<br />Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of, or in, any inter-State river or river valley. Parliament may, by law provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint as mentioned above.</p>
Answer(a)
Regarding Fundamental Rights: They are empowered to issue writs in order to enforce fundamental rights.
With respect to other cases: All High Courts have original jurisdiction in cases that are related to will, divorce, contempt of court and admiralty.
Election petitions can be heard by the High Courts.
According to Article 262, in case of disputes relating to waters:
Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of, or in, any inter-State river or river valley. Parliament may, by law provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint as mentioned above.
<p><strong>Answer(b)</strong></p><p><br /> A dim sum bond refers to an RMB-denominated bond issued in Hong Kong, which is a relatively autonomous region of China. Dim sum bonds are marketed to foreigners who wish to circumvent Chinese capital controls, but still have direct exposure to renminbi-denominated assets.</p>
Answer(b)
A dim sum bond refers to an RMB-denominated bond issued in Hong Kong, which is a relatively autonomous region of China. Dim sum bonds are marketed to foreigners who wish to circumvent Chinese capital controls, but still have direct exposure to renminbi-denominated assets.
<p><br /><strong>Answer (c)</strong></p><p><br /> National Anti-Profiteering Authority is constituted under Section 171 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The powers include<br />• Summon the representatives of the business against which the anti-profiteering clause has been invoked. It can also initiate an investigation through the government wings like Directorate General of GST, Directorate of Data Analytics, Directorate General of Safeguards (CBEC)<br />• Order the business to reduce the prices, so that the benefits accrue to the customers as well.<br />• Return the undue benefit availed, along with 18% from the date on which a higher sum was collected.<br />• Order the business to deposit the benefits in the Consumer Welfare Fund, when it is impossible to identify and return such benefits to the consumers.<br />• Impose a penalty on the profiteer or cancel its registration<br /> </p>
Answer (c)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority is constituted under Section 171 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The powers include
• Summon the representatives of the business against which the anti-profiteering clause has been invoked. It can also initiate an investigation through the government wings like Directorate General of GST, Directorate of Data Analytics, Directorate General of Safeguards (CBEC)
• Order the business to reduce the prices, so that the benefits accrue to the customers as well.
• Return the undue benefit availed, along with 18% from the date on which a higher sum was collected.
• Order the business to deposit the benefits in the Consumer Welfare Fund, when it is impossible to identify and return such benefits to the consumers.
• Impose a penalty on the profiteer or cancel its registration
<p><strong>Answer(d)</strong></p><p><br /> Recently, the 1st edition of 'Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2020' was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). <br /> The Gender Social Norms Index examines how social beliefs can obstruct gender equality in politics, education, economics/work, and physical integrity.<br /> 86% and 90% of women and men, respectively, held some sort of bias against women (2018), according to UNDP’s Gender Social Norms Index; in India (2014-15), this bias showed un 97% of women and 99% of men.</p>
Answer(d)
Recently, the 1st edition of 'Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2020' was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The Gender Social Norms Index examines how social beliefs can obstruct gender equality in politics, education, economics/work, and physical integrity.
86% and 90% of women and men, respectively, held some sort of bias against women (2018), according to UNDP’s Gender Social Norms Index; in India (2014-15), this bias showed un 97% of women and 99% of men.
<p><strong>Answer(a)</strong></p><p><br /> Bandar Abbas or Bandar-e 'Abbās is a port city and capital of Hormozgān Province on the southern coast of Iran, on the Persian Gulf.</p>
Answer(a)
Bandar Abbas or Bandar-e 'Abbās is a port city and capital of Hormozgān Province on the southern coast of Iran, on the Persian Gulf.
<p><strong>Answer(b)</strong></p><p><br /> Western Disturbances begin is a low-pressure system that originates in the mid-latitude region near the Atlantic Ocean and Europe. <br /> The low pressure typically forms over the Mediterranean Sea and travels over Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan before entering India loaded with moisture.<br /> Western disturbances bring moderate to heavy rain in low-lying areas and heavy snow to mountainous areas of the Indian Subcontinent.</p>
Answer(b)
Western Disturbances begin is a low-pressure system that originates in the mid-latitude region near the Atlantic Ocean and Europe.
The low pressure typically forms over the Mediterranean Sea and travels over Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan before entering India loaded with moisture.
Western disturbances bring moderate to heavy rain in low-lying areas and heavy snow to mountainous areas of the Indian Subcontinent.
<p><strong>Answer (b)</strong></p><p><br /> Asteroids are debris left over from the formation of the moon and planets.<br /> Asteroids are located in a belt between Jupiter and Mars. <br /> Occasionally, asteroids change their orbital path due to gravitational disturbances, sometimes bringing them close to a planet. </p>
Answer (b)
Asteroids are debris left over from the formation of the moon and planets.
Asteroids are located in a belt between Jupiter and Mars.
Occasionally, asteroids change their orbital path due to gravitational disturbances, sometimes bringing them close to a planet.
<p><strong>Answer(a)</strong></p><p><br /> Recently, the Agricultural Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced that Government of India is set to launch “TILHAN MISSION” to boost the oil seed production.</p>
Answer(a)
Recently, the Agricultural Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced that Government of India is set to launch “TILHAN MISSION” to boost the oil seed production.
<p><strong>Answer(d)</strong></p><p><br /> PMSSY was announced in 2003 with objectives of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/ reliable tertiary healthcare services and also to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country.<br /> The PMSSY is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare<br /> </p>
Answer(d)
PMSSY was announced in 2003 with objectives of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/ reliable tertiary healthcare services and also to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country.
The PMSSY is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
<p><strong>Answer(c)</strong></p><p><br /> Lord Metcalfe (Governor-General) of India 1835-36) had succeeded Lord William Bentinck, being senior member of council. <br /> His short term of office is memorable for the measure which his predecessor had initiated, but which he carried into execution. <br /> He is known as the Liberator of the Indian Press, who abolished all restrictions on vernacular press through the famous “Press Law”.<br /> </p>
Answer(c)
Lord Metcalfe (Governor-General) of India 1835-36) had succeeded Lord William Bentinck, being senior member of council.
His short term of office is memorable for the measure which his predecessor had initiated, but which he carried into execution.
He is known as the Liberator of the Indian Press, who abolished all restrictions on vernacular press through the famous “Press Law”.
<p><strong>Answer(a)</strong></p><p><br /> Dara Shikoh is the elder son of Shah Jahan.<br /> Dara Shikoh translated into Persian the Bhagavad Gita as well as 52 Upanishads.</p>
Answer(a)
Dara Shikoh is the elder son of Shah Jahan.
Dara Shikoh translated into Persian the Bhagavad Gita as well as 52 Upanishads.
<p><strong>Answer(b)</strong></p><p><br /> Galathea National Park is located in Great Nicobar Island. <br /> Giant Leatherback Turtle is found here. Recent proposals for tourism and port development in the Andaman and Nicobarmight threaten its habitat and eco system.<br /> </p>
Answer(b)
Galathea National Park is located in Great Nicobar Island.
Giant Leatherback Turtle is found here. Recent proposals for tourism and port development in the Andaman and Nicobarmight threaten its habitat and eco system.
<p><strong>Answer(a)</strong></p><p><br /> Recently Lumpy Skin Disease has been reported for the first time in India.<br /> It is caused by infection of cattle or water buffalo with the poxvirus Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV).<br /> They can be transmitted through mosquitoes, flies, and ticks and also through saliva and contaminated water and food.<br /> Mortality rate is less than 10% but there is drastic reduction in milk production.<br /> </p>
Answer(a)
Recently Lumpy Skin Disease has been reported for the first time in India.
It is caused by infection of cattle or water buffalo with the poxvirus Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV).
They can be transmitted through mosquitoes, flies, and ticks and also through saliva and contaminated water and food.
Mortality rate is less than 10% but there is drastic reduction in milk production.
<p><strong>Answer(b)</strong></p><p><br /> The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable is a non-fiction book addressing climate change by Indian writer Amitav Ghosh published in 2016.<br /> </p>
Answer(b)
The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable is a non-fiction book addressing climate change by Indian writer Amitav Ghosh published in 2016.
<p><strong>Answer(c)</strong></p><p><br /> Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a computer programming model that organizes software design around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic.<br /> An object can be defined as a data field that has unique attributes and behavior.<br /> </p>
Answer(c)
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a computer programming model that organizes software design around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic.
An object can be defined as a data field that has unique attributes and behavior.
<p><strong>Answer (d)</strong></p><p><br /> South Korean comedy thriller film, Parasite won 2020 Oscar for the title of best movie.<br /> </p>
Answer (d)
South Korean comedy thriller film, Parasite won 2020 Oscar for the title of best movie.