Current Affairs Quiz 11 June 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 11 June 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statemnets regaridng Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) are correct?
1. The committee is to watch the progress of Government business in Parliament and to give directions necessary to secure smooth and efficient conduct of such business
2. The CCPA is headed by Prime Minister
3. To scrutinize and to consider the attitude of the government on non-official bills and resolutions to be presented to ParliamentCorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it is headed by Home Minister.
• Recently the Budget Session likely from Jan 29, Budget on Feb 1About Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA)
• This committee is composed of cabinet ministers from various ministers.
• The Union Home Minister is the head of the committee.
• The functions of the committee are:-
1. To watch the progress of Government business in Parliament and to give directions necessary to secure smooth and efficient conduct of such business.
2. To scrutinize and to consider the attitude of the government on non-official bills and resolutions to be presented to Parliament.
3. To review legislations undertaken by State Legislatures from an all-India point of view.
4. To consider proposals to summon or discontinue the Houses of ParliamentCabinet Committees Formed till now 8
• Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
• Cabinet Committee on Accommodation.
• Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
• Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
• Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.
• Cabinet Committee on Security.
• Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth.
• Cabinet Committee on Employment & Skill Development.• All committees except Cabinet Committee on Accommodation and Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs are headed by Prime Minister.
IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it is headed by Home Minister.
• Recently the Budget Session likely from Jan 29, Budget on Feb 1About Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA)
• This committee is composed of cabinet ministers from various ministers.
• The Union Home Minister is the head of the committee.
• The functions of the committee are:-
1. To watch the progress of Government business in Parliament and to give directions necessary to secure smooth and efficient conduct of such business.
2. To scrutinize and to consider the attitude of the government on non-official bills and resolutions to be presented to Parliament.
3. To review legislations undertaken by State Legislatures from an all-India point of view.
4. To consider proposals to summon or discontinue the Houses of ParliamentCabinet Committees Formed till now 8
• Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
• Cabinet Committee on Accommodation.
• Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
• Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
• Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.
• Cabinet Committee on Security.
• Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth.
• Cabinet Committee on Employment & Skill Development.• All committees except Cabinet Committee on Accommodation and Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs are headed by Prime Minister.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. In proportional representation system all sections of the people get representation in proportion
to their number.
2. In India the proportional representation system is adopted for the election of president and vice-president only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is incorrect: There are two kinds of proportional representation, namely, single transferable vote system and list system. In India, the first kind is adopted for the election of members to the Rajya Sabha and state legislative council and for electing the President and the Vice-President.IncorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is incorrect: There are two kinds of proportional representation, namely, single transferable vote system and list system. In India, the first kind is adopted for the election of members to the Rajya Sabha and state legislative council and for electing the President and the Vice-President. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Member of parliament local area development scheme .
1. MPLAD scheme is a central sector scheme
2. Under this scheme every MP is entitled to spend Rs 25 crore for the developmental activities
Select the correct answer using code belowCorrectAnswer: A
• MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
• MPs are to recommend every year, works costing at least 15 per cent of the MPLADS entitlement for the year for areas inhabited by Scheduled Caste population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by S.T. population.
• In order to encourage trusts and societies for the betterment of tribal people, a ceiling of Rs. 75 lakh is stipulated for building assets by trusts and societies subject to conditions prescribed in the scheme guidelines.
• Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within their Constituencies and Elected Members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works within the State of Election (with select exceptions). Nominated Members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country.
• All works to meet locally felt infrastructure and development needs, with an emphasis on creation of durable assets in the constituency are permissible under MPLADS as prescribed in the scheme guidelines. Expenditure on specified items of non durable nature are also permitted as listed in the guidelines.IncorrectAnswer: A
• MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
• MPs are to recommend every year, works costing at least 15 per cent of the MPLADS entitlement for the year for areas inhabited by Scheduled Caste population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by S.T. population.
• In order to encourage trusts and societies for the betterment of tribal people, a ceiling of Rs. 75 lakh is stipulated for building assets by trusts and societies subject to conditions prescribed in the scheme guidelines.
• Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within their Constituencies and Elected Members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works within the State of Election (with select exceptions). Nominated Members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country.
• All works to meet locally felt infrastructure and development needs, with an emphasis on creation of durable assets in the constituency are permissible under MPLADS as prescribed in the scheme guidelines. Expenditure on specified items of non durable nature are also permitted as listed in the guidelines. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) are correct?
1. The LNG mainly comprises the ethane
2. India is the biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer in the world, sourcing nearly half of its gas requirements from overseas.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statemnets are incorrect about LNG because it mainly comprises methane not ethane, and India is 4th biggest importer in world not 1st.
• Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 450-km Kochi-Mangalore natural gas pipelineAbout LNG
• LNG is natural gas (predominantly methane) that has been cooled to –260° F (–162° C), changing it from a gas into a liquid that is 1/600th of its original volume.
• This dramatic reduction allows it to be shipped safely and efficiently aboard specially designed LNG vessels.
• India is the 4th biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer in the world, sourcing nearly half of its gas requirements from overseas.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statemnets are incorrect about LNG because it mainly comprises methane not ethane, and India is 4th biggest importer in world not 1st.
• Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 450-km Kochi-Mangalore natural gas pipelineAbout LNG
• LNG is natural gas (predominantly methane) that has been cooled to –260° F (–162° C), changing it from a gas into a liquid that is 1/600th of its original volume.
• This dramatic reduction allows it to be shipped safely and efficiently aboard specially designed LNG vessels.
• India is the 4th biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer in the world, sourcing nearly half of its gas requirements from overseas. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Duty Drawback Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme is administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to support exports.
2. The Duty Drawback Scheme provides rebates on both Customs and Central Excise duties for goods exported from India.
3. Eligible goods under this scheme must be manufactured or produced out of imported materials only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The Duty Drawback Scheme is administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to support exports.
• Statement 2 is correct. The scheme provides rebates on both Customs and Central Excise duties for goods exported from India.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Eligible goods under this scheme can be manufactured or produced out of imported or indigenous materials, not just imported materials only.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 2 only.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The Duty Drawback Scheme is administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to support exports.
• Statement 2 is correct. The scheme provides rebates on both Customs and Central Excise duties for goods exported from India.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Eligible goods under this scheme can be manufactured or produced out of imported or indigenous materials, not just imported materials only.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 2 only.
