Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) are incorrect?
1. The CCTNS works under ministry of Electronics and Technology
2. The CCTNS project is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau.
3. The CCTNS setup after the 2001 Parliament AttackCorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
About CCTNS
• The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) is a project initiated in June 2009 which aims at creating a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of policing at the Police Station level.
• The concept of CCTNS was first conceived in the year 2008 by the then Home minister P.Chidambaram in the after match of Mumbai Attacks.
• This will be done through adoption of principles of e-Governance, and creation of a nationwide networked infrastructure for evolution of IT-enabled state-of-the-art tracking system around “investigation of crime and detection of criminals”.
• The CCTNS is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan of Govt. of India.
• The system includes nationwide online tracking system by integrating more than 14,000 police stations across the country.
The project is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
About CCTNS
• The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) is a project initiated in June 2009 which aims at creating a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of policing at the Police Station level.
• The concept of CCTNS was first conceived in the year 2008 by the then Home minister P.Chidambaram in the after match of Mumbai Attacks.
• This will be done through adoption of principles of e-Governance, and creation of a nationwide networked infrastructure for evolution of IT-enabled state-of-the-art tracking system around “investigation of crime and detection of criminals”.
• The CCTNS is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan of Govt. of India.
• The system includes nationwide online tracking system by integrating more than 14,000 police stations across the country.
The project is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Number of legislators with criminal charges is increasing since a decade.
2. Supreme court has intervened to provide guidelines to curb criminalizationSelect the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns. C
Concerns expressed by Supreme Court
· The Court raised an alarm regarding rise of people facing serious criminal charges like rape, murder, rioting etc. entering into the arena of law making.
· The Court highlighted the increase in number of people entering politics having criminal antecedents in subsequent general elections held in India post 2004.IncorrectAns. C
Concerns expressed by Supreme Court
· The Court raised an alarm regarding rise of people facing serious criminal charges like rape, murder, rioting etc. entering into the arena of law making.
· The Court highlighted the increase in number of people entering politics having criminal antecedents in subsequent general elections held in India post 2004. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. All political parties should publish all present and past criminals records of candidates contesting for elections
2. All political parties needs to publish reasons for selection of candidates with criminal recordsSelect the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns. C
Supreme Court Judgment
· All political parties to publish all present and past criminals records of candidates in Assembly and Parliament elections within 48 hours of selection of the candidate or within two weeks of nomination, whichever is earlier.
· All political parties to publish reasons for selection of candidates with criminal records, besides mere winnability. The information must be detailed including nature of their offences, charges framed etc.
· Information on criminal records of candidates should be published in local and national newspaper and also on social media handles of political parties within the prescribed time limit.IncorrectAns. C
Supreme Court Judgment
· All political parties to publish all present and past criminals records of candidates in Assembly and Parliament elections within 48 hours of selection of the candidate or within two weeks of nomination, whichever is earlier.
· All political parties to publish reasons for selection of candidates with criminal records, besides mere winnability. The information must be detailed including nature of their offences, charges framed etc.
· Information on criminal records of candidates should be published in local and national newspaper and also on social media handles of political parties within the prescribed time limit. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
1. It is an online market portal under the administration of ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology.
2. It provides a platform for businesses to send its products to retail customers directly without any middlemen influences.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer : c
• GeM portal is the Commerce Ministry’s online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and government bodies.
• The Mission of GeM are,
a. Institute a unified procurement policy to encourage behavorial change and drive reform.
b. Establish a lean, dynamic organization capable of continuous innovation and market driven decision making.
c. Build an easy to use, fully automated platform to ensure transparency and efficiency in procurement.
d. Demonstrate commitment to delivering value by ensuring right quality at right price.
e. Create a sustainable ecosystem covering all stakeholders and driving inclusive development in India.
Recently, it has made mandatory for the producers to declare country of origin for its products to promote local businesses.IncorrectAnswer : c
• GeM portal is the Commerce Ministry’s online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and government bodies.
• The Mission of GeM are,
a. Institute a unified procurement policy to encourage behavorial change and drive reform.
b. Establish a lean, dynamic organization capable of continuous innovation and market driven decision making.
c. Build an easy to use, fully automated platform to ensure transparency and efficiency in procurement.
d. Demonstrate commitment to delivering value by ensuring right quality at right price.
e. Create a sustainable ecosystem covering all stakeholders and driving inclusive development in India.
Recently, it has made mandatory for the producers to declare country of origin for its products to promote local businesses. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Arrange the following cities of the South East Asia in North to South direction
1. Bandung.
2. Manila.
3. Phuket.
4. Vientiane.
Choose the Correct sequence:CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
