Current Affairs Quiz 13 February 2024
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1. Question
Recently, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice presented its report on ‘Review of the working of Legal Aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987’. In this context, which among the following are Constitutional Provisions with reference to Legal aid in India?
1) Preamble
2) Article 39 A
3) Article 25
4) Article 22
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectLegal Aid in India
Constitutional Provisions:
• Preamble: Securing to all the citizens, Justice – social, economic and political.
• Article 39 A: Provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society, to promote justice on the basis of equal opportunity.
• Articles 14 and 22(1): Make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before law.IncorrectLegal Aid in India
Constitutional Provisions:
• Preamble: Securing to all the citizens, Justice – social, economic and political.
• Article 39 A: Provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society, to promote justice on the basis of equal opportunity.
• Articles 14 and 22(1): Make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before law. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
As per the latest figures released by the ‘Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report’ for 2023, which among the following state/UT topped the list by providing the maximum number of e-Services?
CorrectAs per the latest figures, the states and UTs are providing a total of 16,487 e-Services in December, 2023 as against 11,614 in April, 2023.
• The UT of Jammu and Kashmir topped the list of States/UTs with the maximum number of e-Services, providing 1,117 e-Services.IncorrectAs per the latest figures, the states and UTs are providing a total of 16,487 e-Services in December, 2023 as against 11,614 in April, 2023.
• The UT of Jammu and Kashmir topped the list of States/UTs with the maximum number of e-Services, providing 1,117 e-Services. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statement about ‘Kilkari’ Programme:
1) The is centrally hosted by the Ministry of Women & Child Development
2) It is an IVR based mobile health service which delivers audio messages about pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare directly to families’ mobile phones.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout ‘Kilkari’ Programme
• ‘Kilkari’ (meaning ‘a baby’s gurgle’), is an IVR based mobile health service which delivers free, weekly, time-appropriate 72 audio messages about pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare directly to families’ mobile phones from the second trimester of pregnancy until the child is one year old.
• Kilkari Programme is centrally hosted by MoHFW for all the States/UTs and no further investment in the technology, telephony infrastructure or operational costs is required to be borne by States/UTs.
• This service is FREE of cost for States/UTs and beneficiaries.
• The programme is integrated with the centralized Reproductive Child Health (RCH) portal of MoHFW’s and is the single source of information for this mHealth service.IncorrectAbout ‘Kilkari’ Programme
• ‘Kilkari’ (meaning ‘a baby’s gurgle’), is an IVR based mobile health service which delivers free, weekly, time-appropriate 72 audio messages about pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare directly to families’ mobile phones from the second trimester of pregnancy until the child is one year old.
• Kilkari Programme is centrally hosted by MoHFW for all the States/UTs and no further investment in the technology, telephony infrastructure or operational costs is required to be borne by States/UTs.
• This service is FREE of cost for States/UTs and beneficiaries.
• The programme is integrated with the centralized Reproductive Child Health (RCH) portal of MoHFW’s and is the single source of information for this mHealth service. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Bharat Ratna award, which among the following statement is incorrect?
CorrectRecently, the Prime Minister of India announced M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, and Choudhary Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna.
o It was conferred to Karpoori Thakur and Lal Krishna Advani in early 2024.About Bharat Ratna
– It is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India.
– It was instituted in 1954, and conferred ‘in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order’, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
– On conferment of the award, the recipient receives a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion.
– The Award does not carry any monetary grant.IncorrectRecently, the Prime Minister of India announced M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, and Choudhary Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna.
o It was conferred to Karpoori Thakur and Lal Krishna Advani in early 2024.About Bharat Ratna
– It is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India.
– It was instituted in 1954, and conferred ‘in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order’, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
– On conferment of the award, the recipient receives a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion.
– The Award does not carry any monetary grant. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Recently, the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in the Parliament of India. Which among the following is correct about the Status of Women in Indian Politics?
1) As per the report, the representation of women in the Parliament is lower than state assemblies.
2) The Constitution provides reservation of one-third of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectStatus of Women in Indian Politics
• Representation: Despite constitutional guarantees of equality, women remain underrepresented in Indian politics. As of 2023, they hold only 14.3% of Lok Sabha (lower house) and 11.8% of Rajya Sabha (upper house) seats.
• State level: Representation is even lower in state assemblies, averaging around 8%.
• Local governance: Although 33% of seats in Panchayats (rural local bodies) are reserved for women, their effective participation and leadership remain concerns.IncorrectStatus of Women in Indian Politics
• Representation: Despite constitutional guarantees of equality, women remain underrepresented in Indian politics. As of 2023, they hold only 14.3% of Lok Sabha (lower house) and 11.8% of Rajya Sabha (upper house) seats.
• State level: Representation is even lower in state assemblies, averaging around 8%.
• Local governance: Although 33% of seats in Panchayats (rural local bodies) are reserved for women, their effective participation and leadership remain concerns.
