Daily Quiz 25th July 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Money Bill:
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the authority to determine whether or not a specific bill is a money bill.
2. It can only be introduced in Lok Sabha and there is no provision for joint sitting in case of a money bill.
3. Amendments to the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010 and Finance Act, 2017 were passed as Money bills.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: A money bill is a bill that, in the opinion of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, deals with taxation or the appropriation of public funds — the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India. Speaker of LokSabha determines if a bill is a Money Bill. Their decision is final but subject to judicial review. The constitution stipulates that a money bill can only include matters of taxation, borrowing, expenditure, and other related issues.
- Statement 2 is correct:Money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and only with the recommendation of the President. Money bills are considered government bills and can only be introduced by a minister. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies a Bill as a Money Bill, and the Speaker’s decision is final. A Money Bill needs only a simple majority to pass in Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha does not have the power to amend or reject the bill but it may suggest amendments. There is no provision for joint sitting.
Statement 3 is correct: The Supreme Court recently agreed to list petitions challenging the Money Bill route taken by the Centre to pass contentious amendments in the Parliament.The contentious legislation passed as Money Bills: Aadhaar Act, 2016, Amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Amendments to the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010 an dFinance Act, 2017 which brought about changes in the mode of appointment of judicial tribunals and also electoral bonds scheme.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: A money bill is a bill that, in the opinion of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, deals with taxation or the appropriation of public funds — the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India. Speaker of LokSabha determines if a bill is a Money Bill. Their decision is final but subject to judicial review. The constitution stipulates that a money bill can only include matters of taxation, borrowing, expenditure, and other related issues.
- Statement 2 is correct:Money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and only with the recommendation of the President. Money bills are considered government bills and can only be introduced by a minister. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies a Bill as a Money Bill, and the Speaker’s decision is final. A Money Bill needs only a simple majority to pass in Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha does not have the power to amend or reject the bill but it may suggest amendments. There is no provision for joint sitting.
Statement 3 is correct: The Supreme Court recently agreed to list petitions challenging the Money Bill route taken by the Centre to pass contentious amendments in the Parliament.The contentious legislation passed as Money Bills: Aadhaar Act, 2016, Amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Amendments to the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010 an dFinance Act, 2017 which brought about changes in the mode of appointment of judicial tribunals and also electoral bonds scheme.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Niti Aayog:
1. NITI Aayog is a constitutional body established by the Parliament to replace the erstwhile Planning Commission.
2. The Prime Minister serves as the de facto Chairperson of NITI Aayog.
3. Shoonya portal is developed by Niti Aayog to act as a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect:The Government of India established the Planning Commission in March 1950 to oversee the nation’s economic strategy through centrally devised five-year plans. The erstwhile Planning Commission was scrapped by the Central Government on August 13, 2014. A new body named the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established on January 1, 2015. The NITI Aayog was established by an Executive Resolution of the Government of India. Thus, it is neither a Constitutional Body nor a Statutory Body.
• Statement 2 is correct:NITI Aayog operates under the guidance and leadership of the Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister serves as the de facto Chairperson of NITI Aayog and provides overall guidance and direction to the institution.Suman Bery currently holds the position of Vice Chairperson at NITI Aayog, with the rank and status equivalent to a Cabinet Minister. The hierarchical structure facilitates coordination, collaboration, and efficient functioning of NITI Aayog, ensuring effective policy formulation, implementation, and monitoring to achieve the institution’s objectives.
• Statement 3 is incorrect:E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles—busting myths around the adoption of EVs, their purchase, investment opportunities, policies, subsidies, etc. The portal has been developed and hosted by NITI Aayog under a collaborative knowledge exchange programme with the UK government and as part of the UK–India Joint Roadmap 2030, signed by the Prime Ministers of the two countries. The Shoonya campaign also by Niti Aayog aims to improve air quality in India by accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) for ride hailing and deliveries.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect:The Government of India established the Planning Commission in March 1950 to oversee the nation’s economic strategy through centrally devised five-year plans. The erstwhile Planning Commission was scrapped by the Central Government on August 13, 2014. A new body named the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established on January 1, 2015. The NITI Aayog was established by an Executive Resolution of the Government of India. Thus, it is neither a Constitutional Body nor a Statutory Body.
• Statement 2 is correct:NITI Aayog operates under the guidance and leadership of the Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister serves as the de facto Chairperson of NITI Aayog and provides overall guidance and direction to the institution.Suman Bery currently holds the position of Vice Chairperson at NITI Aayog, with the rank and status equivalent to a Cabinet Minister. The hierarchical structure facilitates coordination, collaboration, and efficient functioning of NITI Aayog, ensuring effective policy formulation, implementation, and monitoring to achieve the institution’s objectives.
• Statement 3 is incorrect:E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles—busting myths around the adoption of EVs, their purchase, investment opportunities, policies, subsidies, etc. The portal has been developed and hosted by NITI Aayog under a collaborative knowledge exchange programme with the UK government and as part of the UK–India Joint Roadmap 2030, signed by the Prime Ministers of the two countries. The Shoonya campaign also by Niti Aayog aims to improve air quality in India by accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) for ride hailing and deliveries. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith respect to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
- It aims to reduce Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5) concentration by 40% by 2026.
- It focuses on 30 non-attainment cities identified by various state governments, where air quality standards are poor.
- A single Clean Air Action Plan is devised by the Central Pollution Control board for all the selected cities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 iscorrect:The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched by the Indian government aimed to reduce the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in the air by 20-30% reduction by 2024 from 2017 levels, but this target was later revised to 40% by 2026. Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Forest Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the initiative targets the reduction of PM10 levels by implementing diverse measures.
Statements2 and 3 areincorrect :NCAP focuses on 131 non-attainment cities identified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), where air quality standards have consistently been poor. Each city is to develop specific customized action plans that address local sources of pollution, such as vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, dust from construction activities etc. Itencourages cooperation between central ministries, state governments, and local bodies for a unified effort. Despite most cities submitting their Clean Air Action Plans (CAAPs), the execution has been uneven. On average, cities have used only 60% of the allocated funds. The Government is set to review air quality improvement action plans for 131 cities this month, marking a significant step in the Centre’s 100-day agenda.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 iscorrect:The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched by the Indian government aimed to reduce the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in the air by 20-30% reduction by 2024 from 2017 levels, but this target was later revised to 40% by 2026. Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Forest Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the initiative targets the reduction of PM10 levels by implementing diverse measures.
Statements2 and 3 areincorrect :NCAP focuses on 131 non-attainment cities identified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), where air quality standards have consistently been poor. Each city is to develop specific customized action plans that address local sources of pollution, such as vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, dust from construction activities etc. Itencourages cooperation between central ministries, state governments, and local bodies for a unified effort. Despite most cities submitting their Clean Air Action Plans (CAAPs), the execution has been uneven. On average, cities have used only 60% of the allocated funds. The Government is set to review air quality improvement action plans for 131 cities this month, marking a significant step in the Centre’s 100-day agenda.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the National Quantum Mission:
- It has been set up to provide the country with supercomputing infrastructure to meet the increasing computational demands of the nation.
- Under the mission, the first indigenous Quantum computer called PARAM Shivay has been recently installed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statements 1and 2are incorrect: National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has set up to provide the country with supercomputing infrastructure to meet the increasing computational demands of academia, researchers, MSMEs, and startups. It is a first of its kind attempt to boost the country’s computing power.The Union Cabinet approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) in a bid to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology. The Mission objectives include developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in 8 years in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology. The National Quantum Mission will focus on developing magnetometers with high sensitivity in atomic systems and Atomic Clocks for precision timing, communications, and navigation. It will also support the design and synthesis of quantum materials such as superconductors, novel semiconductor structures, and topological materials for the fabrication of quantum devices. Supercomputers are computers that perform at or near the highest operational rate for computers. Quantum computers, on the other hand, are computers that use quantum-mechanical phenomena to perform operations on data. Thefirst supercomputer(not Quantum computer) assembled indigenously, called PARAM Shivay, was installed in IIT (BHU).
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statements 1and 2are incorrect: National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has set up to provide the country with supercomputing infrastructure to meet the increasing computational demands of academia, researchers, MSMEs, and startups. It is a first of its kind attempt to boost the country’s computing power.The Union Cabinet approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) in a bid to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology. The Mission objectives include developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in 8 years in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology. The National Quantum Mission will focus on developing magnetometers with high sensitivity in atomic systems and Atomic Clocks for precision timing, communications, and navigation. It will also support the design and synthesis of quantum materials such as superconductors, novel semiconductor structures, and topological materials for the fabrication of quantum devices. Supercomputers are computers that perform at or near the highest operational rate for computers. Quantum computers, on the other hand, are computers that use quantum-mechanical phenomena to perform operations on data. Thefirst supercomputer(not Quantum computer) assembled indigenously, called PARAM Shivay, was installed in IIT (BHU).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the PM SHRI(PM Schools for Rising India) scheme recently seen in news:
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme intended to develop more than 14500 PM SHRI Schools managed by Central Government.
- The scheme aims for these schools to showcase the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and be exemplars for other schools in their region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre has stopped funding for the umbrella program for school education in three opposition-ruled states that have refused to implement its PM SHRI scheme.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: PM SHRI School is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Government of India. This initiative is intended to develop more than 14500 PM SHRI Schools managed by Central Government/State/UT Government/local bodies. The scheme is for existing elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools run by the central government and state and local governments around the country.
Statement2is correct:The scheme, approved in 2022, seeks to develop 14,500 schools to “showcase” the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and be “exemplars” for other schools in their region. These schools will focus on not only enhancing cognitive development but also creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st-century skills. The pedagogy adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic, integrated, play/toy-based (particularly in the foundational years), inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre has stopped funding for the umbrella program for school education in three opposition-ruled states that have refused to implement its PM SHRI scheme.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: PM SHRI School is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Government of India. This initiative is intended to develop more than 14500 PM SHRI Schools managed by Central Government/State/UT Government/local bodies. The scheme is for existing elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools run by the central government and state and local governments around the country.
Statement2is correct:The scheme, approved in 2022, seeks to develop 14,500 schools to “showcase” the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and be “exemplars” for other schools in their region. These schools will focus on not only enhancing cognitive development but also creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st-century skills. The pedagogy adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic, integrated, play/toy-based (particularly in the foundational years), inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable.
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