Quiz: Daily Quiz 15 September 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsWhich one of the following statements is not correct about the Election commission of India?
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Explanation:
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 is listed for discussion in the upcoming special session of the Parliament.
- Option (2) is the correct answer: As per Article 324 of the Constitution, the Election Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide. The CEC and other ECs are appointed by the President.
- The 1991 Act mandates that the CEC and other ECs will hold office for a term of six years or until they reach the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- If an EC is appointed as the CEC, his total term cannot exceed six years.
- As per the current provisions, the CEC and the ECs are equivalent to Supreme Court judges, but proposed changes in the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, equate them to Cabinet Secretary in terms of salaries.
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in a manner and on the grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This ensures the independence of the Election Commission.
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Explanation:
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 is listed for discussion in the upcoming special session of the Parliament.
- Option (2) is the correct answer: As per Article 324 of the Constitution, the Election Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide. The CEC and other ECs are appointed by the President.
- The 1991 Act mandates that the CEC and other ECs will hold office for a term of six years or until they reach the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- If an EC is appointed as the CEC, his total term cannot exceed six years.
- As per the current provisions, the CEC and the ECs are equivalent to Supreme Court judges, but proposed changes in the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, equate them to Cabinet Secretary in terms of salaries.
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in a manner and on the grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This ensures the independence of the Election Commission.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY):
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- The connections under the scheme are issued in the name of women of the households.
- Under the scheme a financial support of Rs 1600 is provided for each LPG connection to the BPL households.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for release of 75 lakh LPG connections over three years from Financial Year 2023-24 to 2025-26. It is implementing by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- Statement 2 is correct: The aim of the PMUY is to make clean cooking fuel such as LPG available to the rural and deprived households which were otherwise using traditional cooking fuels such as firewood, coal, cow-dung cakes etc. PMUY ensuring women’s empowerment, especially in rural India, the connections will be issued in the name of women of the households.
- Statements 3 is correct: The Scheme provides a financial support of Rs 1600 for each LPG connection to the BPL households. The administrative cost of Rs. 1600 per connection, which includes a cylinder, pressure regulator, booklet, safety hose, etc. would be borne by the Government.
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Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for release of 75 lakh LPG connections over three years from Financial Year 2023-24 to 2025-26. It is implementing by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- Statement 2 is correct: The aim of the PMUY is to make clean cooking fuel such as LPG available to the rural and deprived households which were otherwise using traditional cooking fuels such as firewood, coal, cow-dung cakes etc. PMUY ensuring women’s empowerment, especially in rural India, the connections will be issued in the name of women of the households.
- Statements 3 is correct: The Scheme provides a financial support of Rs 1600 for each LPG connection to the BPL households. The administrative cost of Rs. 1600 per connection, which includes a cylinder, pressure regulator, booklet, safety hose, etc. would be borne by the Government.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
- It aims to bring about Blue Revolution through development of fisheries sector in India.
- All the activities under the project would be implemented by the respective State governments and the entire cost of the project would be borne by Central Government.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Explanation:
As Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes three years, it has successfully pulled inland fisheries from traditional waters, and infused technology, inspiring many talented and enterprising youth to venture into fisheries.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: PMMSY is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
- Statement 2 is correct: PMMSY is a scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India. It has been approved at a total estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores to be implemented over a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: It is Central Sector Scheme (CS). While majority of the activities under the Scheme would be implemented in partnership with States/UTs, in some of the key areas of national importance, the entire funds would be borne by Central government. Wherever direct beneficiary oriented i.e. individual/group activities are undertaken by the entities of central government including the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), the central assistance will be up to 40% of the unit/project cost for the General category and 60% for SC/ST/Women category.
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Explanation:
As Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes three years, it has successfully pulled inland fisheries from traditional waters, and infused technology, inspiring many talented and enterprising youth to venture into fisheries.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: PMMSY is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
- Statement 2 is correct: PMMSY is a scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India. It has been approved at a total estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores to be implemented over a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: It is Central Sector Scheme (CS). While majority of the activities under the Scheme would be implemented in partnership with States/UTs, in some of the key areas of national importance, the entire funds would be borne by Central government. Wherever direct beneficiary oriented i.e. individual/group activities are undertaken by the entities of central government including the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), the central assistance will be up to 40% of the unit/project cost for the General category and 60% for SC/ST/Women category.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- India is the third largest fish producing country in the world.
- India is the second largest aquaculture nation in the world after China.
- More than 25 percent of agricultural exports of India is from fish and fish products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: India is the third largest fish producing country, contributing 8 percent to the global fish production and ranks second in aquaculture production after China. The fish production in 2021-22 is 16.24 Million Tonnes comprising of marine fish production of 4.12 Million Tonnes and 12.12 Million Tonnes from Aquaculture.
Statement 3 is incorrect: About 17% of agricultural exports of India is from fish and fish products and the fisheries sector provides livelihood to more than 2.8 crores of fishers and fish farmers. The government has recently announced investment of ₹6,000 crore as a sub scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. PMMSY has facilitated cluster development, economies of scale, enhancing competitiveness of fisheries sector, generation of higher incomes to the stakeholders. The PMMSY has created a conducive environment
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Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: India is the third largest fish producing country, contributing 8 percent to the global fish production and ranks second in aquaculture production after China. The fish production in 2021-22 is 16.24 Million Tonnes comprising of marine fish production of 4.12 Million Tonnes and 12.12 Million Tonnes from Aquaculture.
Statement 3 is incorrect: About 17% of agricultural exports of India is from fish and fish products and the fisheries sector provides livelihood to more than 2.8 crores of fishers and fish farmers. The government has recently announced investment of ₹6,000 crore as a sub scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. PMMSY has facilitated cluster development, economies of scale, enhancing competitiveness of fisheries sector, generation of higher incomes to the stakeholders. The PMMSY has created a conducive environment
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG):
- At present, no data relating to judicial proceedings and decisions of district and subordinate courts of India are available on NJDG.
- Recently, the Chief Justice of India has announced the onboarding of all the High Court on the NJDG.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
The Chief Justice of India has announced the onboarding of the Supreme Court on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG). Currently, the portal shows data only up to the high court level.
- Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect: NJDG is a database of orders, judgments and case details of 18,735 District and subordinate Courts and High Courts created as an online platform under the eCourts Project. Features of NJDG:
- Data is updated in real-time and has granular data up to the Taluka level.
- Case data is available on NJDG for both civil and criminal cases.
- It provides data relating to judicial proceedings/decisions of all computerized district and subordinate courts of the country.
- All High Courts have joined the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) through web services, providing easy access facility to the litigant public.
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Explanation:
The Chief Justice of India has announced the onboarding of the Supreme Court on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG). Currently, the portal shows data only up to the high court level.
- Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect: NJDG is a database of orders, judgments and case details of 18,735 District and subordinate Courts and High Courts created as an online platform under the eCourts Project. Features of NJDG:
- Data is updated in real-time and has granular data up to the Taluka level.
- Case data is available on NJDG for both civil and criminal cases.
- It provides data relating to judicial proceedings/decisions of all computerized district and subordinate courts of the country.
- All High Courts have joined the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) through web services, providing easy access facility to the litigant public.
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