Current Affairs Quiz 14 December 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 14 December 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India only mentions the office of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and not the Election Commissioners (EC).
2. The CEC has overriding powers while deciding upon any matter or issue.
3. Both CEC and ECs enjoy the security of tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president
may from time to time fix. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Today, the Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three
election commissioners.
• The CEC and the two other ECs have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances. (similar
to that of a judge of the Supreme Court).
• In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the
Commission by a majority. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the
same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
• Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC. Hence
statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) and such number of other election commissioners (ECs), if any, as the president
may from time to time fix. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• Today, the Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three
election commissioners.
• The CEC and the two other ECs have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances. (similar
to that of a judge of the Supreme Court).
• In case of difference of opinion amongst the CEC and/or two other ECs, the matter is decided by the
Commission by a majority. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• The CEC is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the
same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
• Other ECs, cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC. Hence
statement 3 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Asian Development Bank are incorrect?
1. The ADB bank serves region of Asia, Pacific and America.
2. The ADB bank head quarters located in Shanghai
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, that’s y answer is C.
• The ADB bank serves region of Asia and Pacific only not America.
• The ADB bank head quarters is located in Phillipines.
The largest borrowing shareholders of the ADB are China (6.4 percent), India (6.3 percent), and Indonesia (5.4 percent).IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, that’s y answer is C.
• The ADB bank serves region of Asia and Pacific only not America.
• The ADB bank head quarters is located in Phillipines.
The largest borrowing shareholders of the ADB are China (6.4 percent), India (6.3 percent), and Indonesia (5.4 percent). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What is Cassiopeia A, and what event does it commemorate?
CorrectAnswer:
c) A massive star explosion
Explanation: Cassiopeia A is the remnant of a massive star that exploded around 340 years ago, representing the youngest known remnant of such an event in our galaxy. It stands as a prototypical supernova remnant, contributing valuable insights into the complexities of massive star explosions. The remnant spans 10 light-years and is located 11,000 light-years away in the Cassiopeia constellation. Scientific exploration of Cassiopeia A enhances our understanding of supernovae phenomena.IncorrectAnswer:
c) A massive star explosion
Explanation: Cassiopeia A is the remnant of a massive star that exploded around 340 years ago, representing the youngest known remnant of such an event in our galaxy. It stands as a prototypical supernova remnant, contributing valuable insights into the complexities of massive star explosions. The remnant spans 10 light-years and is located 11,000 light-years away in the Cassiopeia constellation. Scientific exploration of Cassiopeia A enhances our understanding of supernovae phenomena. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are the direct taxes in India?
1. Sales Tax
2. Capital Gains Tax
3. Corporate TaxCorrectAns; – b) Only 2 and 3
About Direct Tax in India
• A direct tax can be defined as a tax that is paid directly by an individual or organization to the imposing entity (generally government).
• A direct tax cannot be shifted to another individual or entity.
• The individual or organization upon which the tax is levied is responsible for the fulfillment of the tax payment.
• The Central Board of Direct Taxes deals with matters related to levying and collecting Direct Taxes and formulation of various policies related to direct taxes.
• A taxpayer pays a direct tax to a government for different purposes, including real property tax, personal property tax, income tax or taxes on assets, FBT, Gift Tax, Capital Gains Tax, etc.IncorrectAns; – b) Only 2 and 3
About Direct Tax in India
• A direct tax can be defined as a tax that is paid directly by an individual or organization to the imposing entity (generally government).
• A direct tax cannot be shifted to another individual or entity.
• The individual or organization upon which the tax is levied is responsible for the fulfillment of the tax payment.
• The Central Board of Direct Taxes deals with matters related to levying and collecting Direct Taxes and formulation of various policies related to direct taxes.
• A taxpayer pays a direct tax to a government for different purposes, including real property tax, personal property tax, income tax or taxes on assets, FBT, Gift Tax, Capital Gains Tax, etc. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/ reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?
1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
