Daily Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims | 23rd August, 2022

Q.) Consider the following statement:

1. The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).
2. CBI derives its power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.) निम्नलिखित कथन पर विचार करें:

1. भ्रष्टाचार की रोकथाम पर संथानम समिति (1962-1964) द्वारा सीबीआई की स्थापना की सिफारिश की गई थी।
2. सीबीआई को जांच करने की शक्ति दिल्ली विशेष पुलिस स्थापना अधिनियम, 1946 से प्राप्त होती है।

उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन गलत है/हैं?

1. केवल 1
2. केवल 2
3. दोनों 1 और 2
4. न तो 1 और न ही 2

Answer – 4

What is CBI?

• Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India.
  • It provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal.
• It functions under the superintendence of the Deptt. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India – which falls under the prime minister’s office.
  • However for investigations of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, its superintendence vests with the Central Vigilance Commission.
• It is also the nodal police agency in India which coordinates investigation on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
• Its conviction rate is as high as 65 to 70% and it is comparable to the best investigation agencies in the world.

What is Its Historical Background?

• During the period of World War II, a Special Police Establishment (SPE) was constituted in 1941 in the Department of War of the British India to enquire into allegations of bribery and corruption in the war related procurements.
• Later on it was formalized as an agency of the Government of India to investigate into allegations of corruption in various wings of the Government of India by enacting the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946.
  • The CBI is not a statutory body but derives its power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
• The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).

In 2014, the Lokpal Act provided a committee for appointment of CBI Director:

• Headed by Prime Minister
• Other members – Leader of Opposition/ Leader of the single largest opposition party, Chief Justice of India/ a Supreme Court Judge.
• Home Ministry sends a list of eligible candidates to DoPT. Then, the DoPT prepares the final list on basis of seniority, integrity, and experience in the investigation of anti-corruption cases, and sends it to the committee.

Q.) Consider the following statements with reference to India’s stand on refugees:

1. India is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol.
2. All foreign undocumented nationals are governed as per the provisions of The Foreigners Act, 1946, The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and The Citizenship Act, 1955.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.) शरणार्थियों पर भारत के रुख के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. भारत शरणार्थियों की स्थिति और 1967 के प्रोटोकॉल से संबंधित 1951 के संयुक्त राष्ट्र सम्मेलन का हस्ताक्षरकर्ता नहीं है।
2. सभी विदेशी अनिर्दिष्ट नागरिक विदेशी अधिनियम, 1946, विदेशियों के पंजीकरण अधिनियम, 1939, पासपोर्ट (भारत में प्रवेश) अधिनियम, 1920 और नागरिकता अधिनियम, 1955 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार शासित होते हैं।

उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

1. केवल 1
2. केवल 2
3. दोनों 1 और 2
4. न तो 1 और न ही 2

Answer – 3

Explanation :

• On August 17, Union Housing Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted that Rohingya refugees would be shifted to flats meant for economically weaker sections (EWS), and provided with basic amenities and police protection.
• India is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol.
• All foreign undocumented nationals are governed as per the provisions of The Foreigners Act, 1946, The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and The Citizenship Act, 1955.

Q.) Consider the following statement:

1. Article 39A of the Constitution of India was added by the 44^th amendment in 1976.
2. National Legal Service Day (NLSD) is celebrated on 9th December every year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.) निम्नलिखित कथन पर विचार करें:

1. भारत के संविधान का अनुच्छेद 39ए 1976 में 44वें संशोधन द्वारा जोड़ा गया था।
2. राष्ट्रीय कानूनी सेवा दिवस (एनएलएसडी) हर साल 9 दिसंबर को मनाया जाता है।

उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

1. केवल 1
2. केवल 2
3. दोनों 1 और 2
4. न तो 1 और न ही 2

Answer – 4

National Legal Service Day (NLSD) is celebrated on 9th November every year to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens.

• • NLSD was first started by the Supreme Court of India in 1995 to provide help and support to poor and weaker sections of the society.
  • It is observed to make the citizens of the country aware of the various provisions under the Legal Services Authorities Act and the rights of the litigants. On this day, each jurisdiction organizes legal aid camps, Lok adalats, and legal aid programmes.
• Constitutional Provisions:
  • Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides that State shall secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall in particular, provide free legal aid, by suitable legislation or schemes or in any other way, to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disability. (was added by the 42nd amendment in 1976)
  • Articles 14 and 22(1) also make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before law and a legal system which promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity to all.

Q.) Consider the following statement regarding Accamma Cherian:

1. She was a freedom fighter from the southern Indian state of Kerala.
2. She was known as “Jhansi Ki Rani (Queen) of Travancore”.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.) अक्कम्मा चेरियन के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. वह दक्षिण भारतीय राज्य केरल की एक स्वतंत्रता सेनानी थीं।
2. उन्हें त्रावणकोर की “झांसी की रानी (रानी)” के रूप में जाना जाता था।

उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

1. केवल 1
2. केवल 2
3. दोनों 1 और 2
4. न तो 1 और न ही 2

Answer – 3

• Accamma Cherian, a freedom fighter from the southern Indian state of Kerala, is best known for the valour she displayed during a mass protest rally she led in 1938.
• India’s independence leader Mahatma Gandhi heard of the incident later and dubbed her “Jhansi Ki Rani (Queen) of Travancore”.
• In 1938, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, she gave up her job to join the Travancore State Congress (state unit of Gandhi’s Indian National Congress) and fight for India’s independence.
• After Independence, she quit the Congress party after she was denied a ticket to parliamentary elections in India. The then-president of the state congress committee said women in Travancore were already “empresses of the home” and that politics was not their space.

Q.) Union government has recently awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to

1. Kadak Nath Murga
2. Mithila Makhana
3. Banarasi Saree
4. Coconut Feni

Q.) केंद्र सरकार ने हाल ही में किसको भौगोलिक संकेत (GI) टैग प्रदान किया है?

1. कड़क नाथ मुर्गा
2. मिथिला मखाना
3. बनारसी साड़ी
4. नारियल फेनी

Answer – 2

Explanation :

• Union government has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana.
• Mithila Makhana or Makhan (botanical name: Euryale ferox Salisb.) is a special variety of aquatic fox nut cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal.
• Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that name. This tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
• Makhana is the one of the three prestigious cultural identity of Mithila. Pan, Makhan and Machh (fish) are the three prestigious cultural identity of Mithila.
• In Mithila, Makhana is also termed as Makhan. It is also very famous in Kojagara festival of Maithil Brahmins celebrated for newly married couples.
• Makhana contains protein and fiber, along with micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.

 

Q.) ‘Samta Nyay Kendras’ seen in news are established for the benefit of

1. a) Scheduled Tribes and other forest dwellers
2. b) Economically weaker sections
3. c) Transgenders
4. d) Senior citizens

 

Q.) समाचारों में देखे जाने वाले ‘समता न्याय केंद्र’ किसके लाभ के लिए स्थापित किए गए हैं?

1. a) अनुसूचित जनजाति और अन्य वनवासी
2. b) आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्ग
3. c) ट्रांसजेंडर
4. d) वरिष्ठ नागरिक

 

Answer – 3

The objective of this Kendra is to provide counselling and help the transgenders in redressal of their legal grievances.

For this purpose, Panel Lawyers and Para Legal Volunteers are deputed on need-based assignments by the DLSA. The effort is to provide legal services through the Para Legal Volunteers from within members of the transgender community in an inclusive atmosphere.

Q.) Buddhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat and Madara Mahato were associated with which tribal revolt

1. a) Santhal rebellion
2. b) Kol revolt
3. c) Bhil uprising
4. d) Paika rebellion

Q.) बुद्ध भगत, जोआ भगत और मदारा महतो किस आदिवासी से जुड़े थे? विद्रोह

1. संथाल विद्रोह
2. कोल विद्रोह
3. भील विद्रोह
4. पाइका विद्रोह

Answer – 2

The Kols, tribal people from the Chhota Nagpur area, rose in revolt against the British in 1831.

The trigger here too was the gradual takeover of tribal land and property by non-tribal settlers who were aided by new land laws.

It was led to an uprising led by Buddhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat and Madara Mahato among others. The Kols were joined by other tribes like the Hos, Mundas and Oraons.

 

Q.) RUDRA, first indigenous Server is developed by

1. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
2. IIT BHU
3. Dept of Science and Technology
4. Intel

 

Q.) रुद्र, पहला स्वदेशी सर्वर किसके द्वारा विकसित किया गया है?

1.  उन्नत कंप्यूटिंग के विकास के लिए केंद्र (सी-डैक)
2. आईआईटी बीएचयू
3. विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग
4. इंटेल

 

Ans: 1

Explanation

• India’s first indigenous Server— RUDRA developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) supported by MeiTY and DST.

 

Q.) BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is an Indian mobile payment app developed by the_______________________, based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

1. Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI)
2. Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran
3. Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India
4. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

 

Q.) भीम (भारत इंटरफेस फॉर मनी) एक भारतीय मोबाइल भुगतान ऐप है जिसे यूनिफाइड पेमेंट्स इंटरफेस (यूपीआई) पर आधारित _______________ द्वारा विकसित किया गया है।

1. भारतीय बैंकिंग कोड और मानक बोर्ड (BCSBI)
2. भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक नोट मुद्रण
3. सिक्यूरिटी प्रिंटिंग एंड मिंटिंग कॉरपोरेशन ऑफ़ इंडिया
4. भारतीय राष्ट्रीय भुगतान निगम (NPCI)

 

Answer – 4

• Government of India has clarified that there is no plan to levy any charges for UPI services.
• In a series of tweets, Finance Ministry said, UPI is a digital public good with immense convenience for the public and productivity gains for the economy. The clarification came amid some reports that there may be possibility of UPI transactions charge.
• The Ministry said, the concerns of the service providers for cost recovery have to be met through other means.
• It said, the government had provided financial support for the Digital Payment ecosystem last year and has announced the same, this year as well to encourage further adoption of Digital Payments and promotion of payment platforms that are economical and user-friendly.
• BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is an Indian mobile payment app developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

 

Q.) Which ‘ASEAN’ country recently announced that it will repeal a colonial-era law criminalising gay sex, though the government will continue to “uphold” marriage as between a man and a woman.

1. Singapore
2. Indonesia
3. Thailand
4. Brunei

Q.) किस ‘आसियान’ देश ने हाल ही में घोषणा की कि वह समलैंगिक यौन संबंधों को अपराध घोषित करने वाले औपनिवेशिक युग के कानून को निरस्त कर देगा, हालांकि सरकार एक पुरुष और एक महिला के बीच विवाह को “बनाए रखने” के लिए जारी रहेगी।

1. a) सिंगापुर
2. b) इंडोनेशिया
3. c) थाईलैंड
4. d) ब्रुनेई

 

Answer – 1

• Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the country will repeal a colonial-era law criminalising gay sex, though he maintained that the government will continue to “uphold” marriage as between a man and a woman.
• Inherited from the British colonial era, Section 377A of Singapore’s penal code penalises sex between men with up to two years in jail.
• Gay rights campaigners have long said the law runs afoul of the affluent city-state’s increasingly modern and vibrant culture, and had mounted two unsuccessful legal challenges.
• However, the repeal of the Section 377A stops short of full marriage equality.

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