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MCQ 1
 Consider the Following statements

1. India – Pakistan share the longest border among India and its neighbours
2. India Bangladesh share the longest border in the world
3. China – India share the longest border in Asia
4. India Bhutan border is guarded by the Border security force
5. India Pakistan border is partially fenced.

Which are correct?

1. 1,2,3 and 5
2. 1 AND 3 Only
3. ALL
4. None

 China has 16 unique land neighbors, with 22,147km of land borders (also a record).

•  Russia-Kazakhstan : 6,846 km – longest border in Asia
•  Longest land borders in World

1. Canada-USA : 8,893 km
2. Russia-Kazakhstan : 6,846 km
3. Argentina-Chile : 5,300 km
4. Mongolia-China : 4,677 km
5. India-Bangladesh : 4,096 km
6. Russia-China : 3,645 km
7. Russia-Mongolia : 3,543 km
8. Brazil-Bolivia : 3,400 km
9. China-India : 3,380 km
10. USA-Mexico : 3,141 km

• USA – Canada border is the longest international border in the world between two countries.
• It is 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi) long,
• of which 2,475 kilometres (1,538 mi) is Canada’s border with Alaska.

MCQ 2

• Recently , the Supreme Court ordered the government to review “forthwith” any existing orders that restrict basic rights and free movement in Jammu and Kashmir.
•  Which of the following statements are true regarding the judgement?

1. SC upheld the freedoms of free speech, expression and trade or business on the Internet as fundamental rights.
2. SC said the very access to the Internet is a fundamental right.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

• Sweeping five-month-old restrictions on the internet and the right to assembly that have impacted people’s freedom to conduct their business in Kashmir were on Friday ordered reviewed in a landmark Supreme Court judgement that held up the need to protect constitutional guarantees.
• It gave the central government and “competent authorities” a week to complete the review into the clampdown that was imposed on the eve of the 5 August revocation of Article 370 that gave the erstwhile state its special status.
• The court also directed the Centre to publish all prohibitory orders in force, future orders under Section 144 of the CrPC and orders suspending telecom services, including the internet, so that affected citizens can challenge them in the high court or another appropriate forum.
• The freedom of speech and expression and the freedom to practice any profession or carry on any trade,business or occupation over the medium of internet enjoys constitutional protection under Article 19(1)(a) and Article 19(1)(g).
• The restriction upon such fundamental rights should be in consonance with the mandate under Article 19 (2) and (6) of the Constitution, inclusive of the test of proportionality

MCQ 3
Consider the following statements –

1. Corniga wildlife sanctuary is situated in Odisha
2. The Godavri delta is a fertile ground for Indian Skimmer bird in winters
3. The Indian skimmer is Critically endangered according IUCN Red list

Which are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 2 only
4. None

MCQ 4
The concept of ’Curative Petition’ was first evolved by the Supreme Court of India in

1. Waman Rao Case
2. Hurra Case
3. Kihoto Hollohon Case
4. SR Bommai case

Waman Rao Case 1981

• Validity of 9th Schedule and demarcarting the date of 24th april 1973
• Reiterated and applied the doctrine of the basic features of the Constitution.
• the implications of the basic structure doctrine for Article31-B were reexamined.
• The Court drew a line of demarcation on April 24th, 1973 (the date of Kesavananda Bharti’s decision) and held it should not be applied retrospectively to reopen the validity of any amendment to the Constitution, which took place prior to 24-04-1973. It meant all the amendments which added to the Ninth Schedule before that date were valid.
• All future amendments were held to be challengeable on the grounds that the Acts and Regulations, which they inserted in the Ninth Schedule, damaged the basic structure.

R. Bommai case 1994

• Misuse of Article 356 of the Constitution of India
• S. R. Bommai case was a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India, where the Court discussed provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India and related issues.
• This case had a huge impact on Centre-State Relations. The judgement attempted to curb blatant misuse of Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which allowed President’s rule to be imposed on state governments.
• R. Bommai v. The Union of India raised a serious question of law relating to the Proclamation of President’s Rule and dissolution of Legislative assemblies according to Article 356 of the Constitution of India. This verdict stopped the misuse of Article 356 (imposition of the president rule).

Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu And Others (1992)

• The court upheld the sweeping discretion available to the Speaker in deciding cases of disqualification of MLAs.
• The Speakers/Chairmen hold a pivotal position in the scheme of Parliamentary democracy and are guardians of the rights and privileges of the House.
• They are expected to and do take far reaching decisions in the Parliamentary democracy.
• The Schedule’s provisions were “salutory and intended to strengthen the fabric of Indian Parliamentary democracy by curbing unprincipled and unethical political defections.”

MCQ 5

• Consider the following statements regarding Pravasi Bharatiya Divas:

1. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas established in 2000, it is sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs.
2. The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Delhi on 9 January 1915.
3. In 2006, the concept of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) was launched during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Hyderabad.

 Which of the given above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3
3. 2 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas a celebratory day observed by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India.
• Established in 2000, it is sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India. • The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Ahmedabad on 9 January 1915.
• In 2006, the concept of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) was launched during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Hyderabad.
• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was celebrated for the first time in 2003.
• This day has been celebrated every year since 2003 in many places in the country.
• In 2019, it was celebrated by the Government of Indian at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• In 2018, it was celebrated in Singapore.

MCQ 6
Consider the following statements regarding NCLAT –

1. National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was established under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. It can hear appeals against the orders of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
3. The current Chairperson of NCLAT is Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya

Which are true?

1. 1 and 2
2. 1 only
3. 1,2 and 3
4. Only 3

• National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was constituted under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013 for hearing appeals against the orders of National Company Law Tribunal(s) (NCLT), with effect from 1st June, 2016.
• NCLAT is also the Appellate Tribunal for hearing appeals against the orders passed by NCLT(s) under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), with effect from 1st December, 2016. NCLAT is also the Appellate Tribunal for hearing appeals against the orders passed by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India under Section 202 and Section 211 of IBC.
• NCLAT is also the Appellate Tribunal to hear and dispose of appeals against any direction issued or decision made or order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) – as per the amendment brought to Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013 by Section 172 of the Finance Act, 2017, with effect from 26th May, 2017.
• Hon’ble Justice Shri S.J. Mukhopadhaya, former Judge of the Supreme Court, is now the Chairperson of NCLAT.

MCQ 7
Consider the following statements regarding Rohingyas of Myanmar

1. Rohingyas were rendered stateless by Myanmar changing its citizenship rules
2. Largest number of Rohingyas have fled to India after 2012
3. They are termed as ‘Bangalis’ by Myanmar state.
4. They belong to the southern state of Rakhine in Myanmar

 Which are true?

1. 1 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. None

MCQ 8
What is I4C , a term recently in news?

1. Inter Institutional Inclusive Innovations Center
2. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
3. Both
4. None

 Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).
• The I4C is a seven pronged system, which includes a cybercrime reporting portal, analysis of threats, capacity building, research and innovation, creating an ecosystem for cybercrime management and a joint cybercrime investigation platform for law enforcement agencies.
• The project was approved in October 2018 at an estimated cost of ₹415.86 crore
• Earlier , on August 30 2019, the MHA had unveiled its National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
• Citizens can report any kind of cyber crime irrespective of the place where it has occurred, through the website.
• The portal enables filing of all cybercrimes with specific focus on crimes against women, children, particularly child pornography, child sex abuse material, online content pertaining to rapes/gang rapes.
• So far, more than 700 police districts and more than 3,900 police stations have been connected with this portal.

MCQ 9
Consider the following statements with respect to Social Forestry :

1. A) It refers to the planting of the tree often with the involvement of local communities.
2. B) It was started in India in 1976
3. C) Eucalyptus was chosen for the majority of social forestry projects

1. A & B are correct
2. All are correct
3. B & C are correct
4.  Only A is correct

MCQ 10
 Consider the following statements :

1. Cook Strait lies between the North and South Islands of Australia.
2. Cook Strait connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean

Which IS/are correct

1. Both
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. None

• Cook Strait lies between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast, and runs next to the capital city, Wellington.
• It is 22 kilometres (14 mi) wide at its narrowest point, and is considered one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters in the world.
• The strait is named after James Cook, the first European commander to sail through it, in 1770.
• In Māori it has the name Raukawa or Te Moana-o-Raukawa. Raukawa may mean “bitter leaves

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