QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 November 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- The absentee voter refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station.
- The power to include any category of persons like disabled and people over 80 years of age in the absentee voter list lies with the Election Commission of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The disabled and people over 80 years of age can now cast their vote through postal ballot. At present, voting through postal ballot is available to armed forces and those assigned poll duties.
On the recommendation of the Election Commission, the Ministry of Law and Justice has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, allowing senior citizens and person with disabilities in the absentee voter list.
The absentee voter refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station.
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Solution: a)
The disabled and people over 80 years of age can now cast their vote through postal ballot. At present, voting through postal ballot is available to armed forces and those assigned poll duties.
On the recommendation of the Election Commission, the Ministry of Law and Justice has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, allowing senior citizens and person with disabilities in the absentee voter list.
The absentee voter refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pardoning powers of President.
- The power of pardon shall be exercised by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers.
- The President can exercise these powers in all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends.
- The constitution has provided a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The President can exercise these powers:
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a court martial;
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends;
- In all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death.
- This power of pardon shall be exercised by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers.
- The constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President or governors exercising mercy jurisdiction.
- But the SC in Epuru Sudhakar case has given a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President and governors for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
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Solution: b)
The President can exercise these powers:
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a court martial;
- In all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends;
- In all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death.
- This power of pardon shall be exercised by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers.
- The constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President or governors exercising mercy jurisdiction.
- But the SC in Epuru Sudhakar case has given a small window for judicial review of the pardon powers of President and governors for the purpose of ruling out any arbitrariness.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
- It is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region, established in 2000.
- It is the largest United Nations body serving the Asia-Pacific region.
- India is the founder member of UNESCAP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region.
ESCAP is the most comprehensive of the United Nations five regional commissions, and the largest United Nations body serving the Asia-Pacific region.
Established in 1947 with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, ESCAP works to overcome some of the region’s greatest challenges by providing results-oriented projects, technical assistance and capacity building to member States.
India, founder member of UNESCAP, has been closely involved and played a prominent role in its deliberations from its initial years.
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Solution: b)
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region.
ESCAP is the most comprehensive of the United Nations five regional commissions, and the largest United Nations body serving the Asia-Pacific region.
Established in 1947 with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, ESCAP works to overcome some of the region’s greatest challenges by providing results-oriented projects, technical assistance and capacity building to member States.
India, founder member of UNESCAP, has been closely involved and played a prominent role in its deliberations from its initial years.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Pension System (NPS).
- National Pension System (NPS) is a pension cum investment scheme launched by Government of India to provide old age security to Citizens of India.
- The Scheme is regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) are not eligible to invest in NPS.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
National Pension System (NPS) is a pension cum investment scheme launched by Government of India to provide old age security to Citizens of India. It brings an attractive long-term saving avenue to effectively plan your retirement through safe and regulated market-based return. The Scheme is regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). National Pension System Trust (NPST) established by PFRDA is the registered owner of all assets under NPS.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has added one more category of investors who can invest in the National Pension System. PFRDA has stated that now Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) can enrol to invest in NPS tier-1 accounts.
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Solution: c)
National Pension System (NPS) is a pension cum investment scheme launched by Government of India to provide old age security to Citizens of India. It brings an attractive long-term saving avenue to effectively plan your retirement through safe and regulated market-based return. The Scheme is regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). National Pension System Trust (NPST) established by PFRDA is the registered owner of all assets under NPS.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has added one more category of investors who can invest in the National Pension System. PFRDA has stated that now Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) can enrol to invest in NPS tier-1 accounts.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Overseas Indian Citizen.
- A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
- If the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: d)
According to Ministry of External Affairs website, an OCI is “A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at any time after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI.”
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Solution: d)
According to Ministry of External Affairs website, an OCI is “A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at any time after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI.”
