Current Affairs Quiz 18 December 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 December 2024 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
The doctrine of essential religious practices was established by the Supreme Court of India in which case?
CorrectAnswer: C. Shirur Mutt Case
Solution and Explanation:
● Case Name: The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt (1954).
● Doctrine: Established the doctrine of essential religious practices, which distinguishes between essential practices central to a religion and non-essential secular practices.
● Constitutional Basis: Essential practices are protected under Article 25 (freedom of religion) and Article 26 (freedom to manage religious affairs).
IncorrectAnswer: C. Shirur Mutt Case
Solution and Explanation:
● Case Name: The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt (1954).
● Doctrine: Established the doctrine of essential religious practices, which distinguishes between essential practices central to a religion and non-essential secular practices.
● Constitutional Basis: Essential practices are protected under Article 25 (freedom of religion) and Article 26 (freedom to manage religious affairs).
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which committee recently recommended the implementation of simultaneous elections in India?
CorrectAnswer: C. Ram Nath Kovind Committee
Solution and Explanation:
● Committee Name: Ram Nath Kovind Committee, constituted in 2023.
● Objective: Explore the feasibility of implementing “One Nation, One Election.”
Purpose:
● Synchronize Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
● Reduce frequent elections, cut costs, and streamline governance.
● Focus Areas: Analyze legal, constitutional, and logistical challenges.
IncorrectAnswer: C. Ram Nath Kovind Committee
Solution and Explanation:
● Committee Name: Ram Nath Kovind Committee, constituted in 2023.
● Objective: Explore the feasibility of implementing “One Nation, One Election.”
Purpose:
● Synchronize Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
● Reduce frequent elections, cut costs, and streamline governance.
● Focus Areas: Analyze legal, constitutional, and logistical challenges.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about MGNREGA:
1. MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to every household in rural areas.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
3. Social audits are a mandatory part of the implementation process under MGNREGA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B. 1 and 3 only
Solution and Explanation:
● Statement 1: Correct – Guarantees 100 days of wage employment for rural households under the scheme.
● Statement 2: Incorrect – Implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, not the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
● Statement 3: Correct – Social audits are mandatory to ensure transparency and accountability.
IncorrectAnswer: B. 1 and 3 only
Solution and Explanation:
● Statement 1: Correct – Guarantees 100 days of wage employment for rural households under the scheme.
● Statement 2: Incorrect – Implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, not the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
● Statement 3: Correct – Social audits are mandatory to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding stagflation and recession:
1. Stagflation is characterized by high inflation, high unemployment, and low economic growth.
2. A recession is a period of negative economic growth for at least two consecutive quarters.
3. Both stagflation and recession necessarily involve high inflation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Solution and Explanation:
● Statement 1: Correct – Stagflation involves high inflation, high unemployment, and low growth.
● Statement 2: Correct – A recession is defined as negative GDP growth for two consecutive quarters.
● Statement 3: Incorrect – While stagflation involves high inflation, a recession can occur under low or deflationary conditions.
IncorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Solution and Explanation:
● Statement 1: Correct – Stagflation involves high inflation, high unemployment, and low growth.
● Statement 2: Correct – A recession is defined as negative GDP growth for two consecutive quarters.
● Statement 3: Incorrect – While stagflation involves high inflation, a recession can occur under low or deflationary conditions.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Article 350A of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following provisions?
CorrectAnswer: C. Facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage
Solution and Explanation:
● Article 350A requires the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue to children belonging to linguistic minority groups at the primary stage of education.
IncorrectAnswer: C. Facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage
Solution and Explanation:
● Article 350A requires the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue to children belonging to linguistic minority groups at the primary stage of education.
