18 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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18 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding appointment of High court Judge are correct?
1. Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges and states that every judge of high court shall be appointed by the Governor
2. Article 226 states that High Court shall have power throughout the IndiaCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About High Court in India
• Every high court consists of a Chief Justice and a number of judges, who are determined by the President from time to time.
• Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges and states that every judge of high court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state.
• Article 226 states that High Court shall have power throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction to issue to any person or authority including in appropriate cases, any government, within those territories directions, orders, or writs.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About High Court in India
• Every high court consists of a Chief Justice and a number of judges, who are determined by the President from time to time.
• Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges and states that every judge of high court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state.
• Article 226 states that High Court shall have power throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction to issue to any person or authority including in appropriate cases, any government, within those territories directions, orders, or writs. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Collegium System was introduced in the Third Judges Case (1998).
2. The government plays no role regarding the appointment of judges in a High Court Collegium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Explanation
• A Collegium System is the system of appointment and transfer of judges.
• The Second Judges Case (1993) introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the SC.
• Judges of the higher judiciary are appointed only through the collegium system and the government has a role only after names have been decided by the collegium.
• The government is responsible for getting an inquiry conducted by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) if a lawyer is to be elevated as a judge in a High Court or the Supreme Court.
• It can also raise objections and seek clarifications regarding the collegium’s choices, but if the collegium reiterates the same names, the government is bound, under Constitution Bench judgments, to appoint them as judges. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
Explanation
• A Collegium System is the system of appointment and transfer of judges.
• The Second Judges Case (1993) introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the SC.
• Judges of the higher judiciary are appointed only through the collegium system and the government has a role only after names have been decided by the collegium.
• The government is responsible for getting an inquiry conducted by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) if a lawyer is to be elevated as a judge in a High Court or the Supreme Court.
• It can also raise objections and seek clarifications regarding the collegium’s choices, but if the collegium reiterates the same names, the government is bound, under Constitution Bench judgments, to appoint them as judges. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Pochampally, consider the following statements:
1. It is referred to as the silk city of India.
2. Ikat, a unique style of weaving sarees in this village, has received the GI status.
3. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has selected it as one of the best tourism villages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Explanation
• Recently, Pochampally village in Telangana was selected as one of the Best Tourism Villages by United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• The award will be given on the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly in December 2021 in Madrid, Spain.
• Pochampally in Nalgonda district is often referred to as the silk city of India for the exquisite sarees that are woven through a unique style called Ikat. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• This style, Pochampally Ikat, received a Geographical Indicator (GI Status) in 2004. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Pochampally’s unique weaving styles and patterns received special focus through the Prime Minister’s mantra of Vocal 4 Local as a part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
• The village is also known as Bhoodan Pochampally to commemorate the Bhoodan Movement that was launched by Acharya Vinobha Bhave from this village on 18th April, 1951.IncorrectAnswer: D
Explanation
• Recently, Pochampally village in Telangana was selected as one of the Best Tourism Villages by United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• The award will be given on the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly in December 2021 in Madrid, Spain.
• Pochampally in Nalgonda district is often referred to as the silk city of India for the exquisite sarees that are woven through a unique style called Ikat. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• This style, Pochampally Ikat, received a Geographical Indicator (GI Status) in 2004. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Pochampally’s unique weaving styles and patterns received special focus through the Prime Minister’s mantra of Vocal 4 Local as a part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
• The village is also known as Bhoodan Pochampally to commemorate the Bhoodan Movement that was launched by Acharya Vinobha Bhave from this village on 18th April, 1951. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), consider the following statements:
1. His tenure is for a period of five years or up to the age of 65 years.
2. He audits financial accounts at the Centre only.
3. He can be removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements can be correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation
• He is the Guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels – the Centre and the state
• Appointment: Appointed by the President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.
• Tenure: A period of six years or upto the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• Removal: CAG can be removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court. He does not hold his office till the pleasure of the President. Hence, statement 3 is correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation
• He is the Guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels – the Centre and the state
• Appointment: Appointed by the President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.
• Tenure: A period of six years or upto the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• Removal: CAG can be removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court. He does not hold his office till the pleasure of the President. Hence, statement 3 is correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Build Back Better World (B3W) has been recently in the news. Which of the following statements most appropriately describes it.
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
