03 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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03 December 2021 – Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021
1) It seeks to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks
2) Every ART clinic and bank must be registered under the National Registry of Banks and Clinics of India and will have to be renewed every five years.
3) The bill comprehensively covers live-in couples, single men and the LGBTQ community.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAssisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021:
The Bill seeks to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks, prevent misuse of the technology, and promote ethical practice of the services. Hence statement 1 is correct.
This bill is meant for those who aspire to parenthood. It is for the women to attain motherhood if they so desire.
The bill has excluded live-in couples, single men and the LGBTQ community. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.National Registry of Banks and Clinics of India:
The bill stipulates that every ART clinic and bank must be registered under the National Registry of Banks and Clinics of India.
The registry will be established under the bill.
States will appoint authorities for processing registration.
The registration will have to be renewed every five years. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Clinics shall make an application to the Registration Authority within a period of 60 days from the date of establishment of the National Registry.IncorrectAssisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021:
The Bill seeks to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks, prevent misuse of the technology, and promote ethical practice of the services. Hence statement 1 is correct.
This bill is meant for those who aspire to parenthood. It is for the women to attain motherhood if they so desire.
The bill has excluded live-in couples, single men and the LGBTQ community. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.National Registry of Banks and Clinics of India:
The bill stipulates that every ART clinic and bank must be registered under the National Registry of Banks and Clinics of India.
The registry will be established under the bill.
States will appoint authorities for processing registration.
The registration will have to be renewed every five years. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Clinics shall make an application to the Registration Authority within a period of 60 days from the date of establishment of the National Registry. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
A “Troika”, represented by the country that holds the Presidency, its predecessor and its successor, works to ensure continuity within the G20. Which among the following are current ‘Troika countries’?
1) India
2) Italy
3) Indonesia
4) Japan
5) Brazil
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectRecently, India joined the G20 Troika comprising the current, previous and incoming presidencies of the grouping.
A “Troika”, represented by the country that holds the Presidency, its predecessor and its successor, works to ensure continuity within the G20.
Currently, Italy, Indonesia, and India are the Troika countries.IncorrectRecently, India joined the G20 Troika comprising the current, previous and incoming presidencies of the grouping.
A “Troika”, represented by the country that holds the Presidency, its predecessor and its successor, works to ensure continuity within the G20.
Currently, Italy, Indonesia, and India are the Troika countries. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) As per Article 249, the Parliament can make laws on items in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by more than 50% of members present and voting.
2) Under Article 250, Parliament has the power to make laws with respect to all matters
in the State List while the proclamation of national emergency is in operation
2) Article 252 of the Constitution requires a resolution from two or more states for enacting a law by Parliament on a subject which is in the state list
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectParliamentary Legislation in State’s Domain:
When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect: Under Article 249, if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by 2/3rd of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest that Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter enumerated within the State List, then the Parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
During a National Emergency: Under Article 250, Parliament has the power to make laws with respect to all matters in the State List while the proclamation of national emergency is in operation. When states make a request. Hence statement 2 is correct.
As per Article 252, if the legislature of two or more states passes a resolution to the effect that it is desirable to have a law passed by the Parliament on any matters in the State List, then the Parliament can make laws for regulating that matter.
To implement international agreements: Article 253 empowers the Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing treaties and international agreements and conventions.
During President’s Rule: Under Article 256, the Parliament is empowered to make laws with respect to all matters in the State List when the President’s Rule is imposed in the concerned state.
IncorrectParliamentary Legislation in State’s Domain:
When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect: Under Article 249, if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by 2/3rd of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest that Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter enumerated within the State List, then the Parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
During a National Emergency: Under Article 250, Parliament has the power to make laws with respect to all matters in the State List while the proclamation of national emergency is in operation. When states make a request. Hence statement 2 is correct.
As per Article 252, if the legislature of two or more states passes a resolution to the effect that it is desirable to have a law passed by the Parliament on any matters in the State List, then the Parliament can make laws for regulating that matter.
To implement international agreements: Article 253 empowers the Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing treaties and international agreements and conventions.
During President’s Rule: Under Article 256, the Parliament is empowered to make laws with respect to all matters in the State List when the President’s Rule is imposed in the concerned state.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India operating under the jurisdiction of?
CorrectThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.
IncorrectThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Citizenship of India can be terminated if?
1) Persons of Indian Origin voluntarily adopts the citizenship of another country.
2) Within 5 years of naturalization, the said citizen is imprisoned for a term of two years.
3) Citizen has been ordinarily resident out of India for a period of 10 years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectTermination of citizenship
Renunciation: Any Indian citizen who is also a national of another country who renounces his Indian citizenship in the prescribed manner through a declaration ceases to be an Indian citizen.
Termination: An Indian citizen’s citizenship can be revoked if he or she knowingly or voluntarily adopts the citizenship of another country. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Deprivation: In some cases, the Indian government may deprive a person of his citizenship. However, this does not apply to all citizens. Conditions for deprivation are:
Obtained the citizenship by fraud.
Citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India.
Citizen has unlawfully traded or communicated during the times of war.
Within 5 years of naturalization, the said citizen is imprisoned for a term of two years. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Citizen has been ordinarily resident out of India for a period of 7 years. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.IncorrectTermination of citizenship
Renunciation: Any Indian citizen who is also a national of another country who renounces his Indian citizenship in the prescribed manner through a declaration ceases to be an Indian citizen.
Termination: An Indian citizen’s citizenship can be revoked if he or she knowingly or voluntarily adopts the citizenship of another country. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Deprivation: In some cases, the Indian government may deprive a person of his citizenship. However, this does not apply to all citizens. Conditions for deprivation are:
Obtained the citizenship by fraud.
Citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution of India.
Citizen has unlawfully traded or communicated during the times of war.
Within 5 years of naturalization, the said citizen is imprisoned for a term of two years. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Citizen has been ordinarily resident out of India for a period of 7 years. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
