Current Affairs Quiz 14 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 14 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding President’s Rule in India:
1.President’s Rule is imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
2.During President’s Rule, the Governor administers the state on behalf of the President.
3.President’s Rule can remain in force for a maximum of two years with parliamentary approval.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer:
A) Only 1 and 2
Explanation:
•Statement 1 is correct: President’s Rule is imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution when a state government fails to function as per constitutional provisions.
•Statement 2 is correct: During President’s Rule, the Governor administers the state on behalf of the President, and the state legislature may be dissolved or kept under suspension.
•Statement 3 is incorrect: President’s Rule can be imposed for six months at a time and can be extended up to a maximum of three years with parliamentary approval every six months (not two years).
Thus, the correct answer is A) Only 1 and 2.IncorrectAnswer:
A) Only 1 and 2
Explanation:
•Statement 1 is correct: President’s Rule is imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution when a state government fails to function as per constitutional provisions.
•Statement 2 is correct: During President’s Rule, the Governor administers the state on behalf of the President, and the state legislature may be dissolved or kept under suspension.
•Statement 3 is incorrect: President’s Rule can be imposed for six months at a time and can be extended up to a maximum of three years with parliamentary approval every six months (not two years).
Thus, the correct answer is A) Only 1 and 2. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the difference between the Tax Year and the Financial Year:
1.The Financial Year (FY) refers to the 12-month period in which income is earned, while the Tax Year (Assessment Year – AY) is the year in which that income is assessed and taxed.
2.In India, the Financial Year runs from April 1 to March 31, whereas the Tax Year starts from January 1 to December 31.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer:
A) 1 only
Explanation:
•Statement 1 is correct: The Financial Year (FY) is when income is earned, and the Tax Year (Assessment Year – AY) is when it is assessed and taxed.
•Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, both the Financial Year and Assessment Year follow the April 1 – March 31 cycle. The Tax Year does not start from January 1.IncorrectAnswer:
A) 1 only
Explanation:
•Statement 1 is correct: The Financial Year (FY) is when income is earned, and the Tax Year (Assessment Year – AY) is when it is assessed and taxed.
•Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, both the Financial Year and Assessment Year follow the April 1 – March 31 cycle. The Tax Year does not start from January 1. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following list of Indian states:
1.Arunachal Pradesh
2.Nagaland
3.Manipur
4.Mizoram
5.Tripura
Which of these states share an international border with Myanmar?CorrectAnswer:
B) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
The states that share a border with Myanmar are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Tripura does not share an international border with Myanmar.IncorrectAnswer:
B) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
The states that share a border with Myanmar are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Tripura does not share an international border with Myanmar. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about malaria vaccination is correct?
CorrectAnswer:
C) The RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix) vaccine is the first malaria vaccine approved for use in children.
Explanation:
● The RTS,S/AS01, also known as Mosquirix, is the first malaria vaccine approved for use in children.
● It targets Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly malaria parasite globally and the most prevalent in Africa.
● The vaccine does not provide lifelong immunity; multiple doses are required for optimal efficacy.
● While it represents a significant advancement in malaria prevention, it is not effective against all types of malaria parasites.IncorrectAnswer:
C) The RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix) vaccine is the first malaria vaccine approved for use in children.
Explanation:
● The RTS,S/AS01, also known as Mosquirix, is the first malaria vaccine approved for use in children.
● It targets Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly malaria parasite globally and the most prevalent in Africa.
● The vaccine does not provide lifelong immunity; multiple doses are required for optimal efficacy.
● While it represents a significant advancement in malaria prevention, it is not effective against all types of malaria parasites. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of ad hoc judges in India’s High Courts:
1.The Chief Justice of a High Court can appoint a retired judge as an ad hoc judge without any external approval.
2.Ad hoc judges appointed under Article 224A have the same powers and privileges as sitting judges of the High Court.
3.The provision for appointing ad hoc judges has been frequently utilized to address case backlogs in High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer:
C) Only 1 and 3
Explanation:
•Statement 1 is incorrect: Under Article 224A of the Indian Constitution, the Chief Justice of a High Court can request a retired judge to act as an ad hoc judge, but this requires the prior consent of the President of India.
•Statement 2 is correct: Ad hoc judges appointed under Article 224A possess the same powers and privileges as sitting judges of the High Court during their tenure.
•Statement 3 is incorrect: The provision for appointing ad hoc judges has been rarely utilized; there have been only a few recorded instances of such appointments in the past.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAnswer:
C) Only 1 and 3
Explanation:
•Statement 1 is incorrect: Under Article 224A of the Indian Constitution, the Chief Justice of a High Court can request a retired judge to act as an ad hoc judge, but this requires the prior consent of the President of India.
•Statement 2 is correct: Ad hoc judges appointed under Article 224A possess the same powers and privileges as sitting judges of the High Court during their tenure.
•Statement 3 is incorrect: The provision for appointing ad hoc judges has been rarely utilized; there have been only a few recorded instances of such appointments in the past.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
