Current Affairs Quiz 17 November 2022
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1. Question
Consider the following statement
1) The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the 9th schedule of the constitution of India.
2) The validity of a law passed in the Ninth Scheduled cannot be examined by any court and no judgment can be made on it.
Which of the following statement is or are correct?CorrectExplanation:
Statement 1: Once a law is enacted and included in the Ninth Schedule, it gets protection under Article 31-B (validation of certain Acts and Regulations) and is not subject to judicial scrutiny.
• The Ninth Schedule (Article 31-B) was introduced by the former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to keep certain laws particularly those on land reforms beyond the scope of judicial review.
Statement 2:
• The mandate of ninth schedule is to prevent judicial scrutiny but in a landmark ruling in IR Coelho versus State of Tamil Nadu, 2007, the Supreme Court of India ruled that all laws (including those in the Ninth Schedule) would be open to Judicial Review if they violated the basic structure of the constitution.
• The Supreme Court judgment laid that the laws placed under Ninth Schedule after April 24, 1973. Shall be open to challenge in court if they violated fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14, 19, 20 and 21 of the Constitution
Hence, the correct answer is option A.IncorrectExplanation:
Statement 1: Once a law is enacted and included in the Ninth Schedule, it gets protection under Article 31-B (validation of certain Acts and Regulations) and is not subject to judicial scrutiny.
• The Ninth Schedule (Article 31-B) was introduced by the former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to keep certain laws particularly those on land reforms beyond the scope of judicial review.
Statement 2:
• The mandate of ninth schedule is to prevent judicial scrutiny but in a landmark ruling in IR Coelho versus State of Tamil Nadu, 2007, the Supreme Court of India ruled that all laws (including those in the Ninth Schedule) would be open to Judicial Review if they violated the basic structure of the constitution.
• The Supreme Court judgment laid that the laws placed under Ninth Schedule after April 24, 1973. Shall be open to challenge in court if they violated fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14, 19, 20 and 21 of the Constitution
Hence, the correct answer is option A. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Government of India has declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighter. November 15 is the birth anniversary of which of the following tribal leader?
CorrectExplanation:
Government of India has declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters. Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters so that coming generations could know about their sacrifices about the country.
Key Points:
• India’s freedom struggle was strengthened by several movements by tribal communities such as Santhals, Tamars, Kols, Bhils, Khasis and Mizos to name a few. November 15 is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country.
• Birsa Munda fought bravely against the country against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and spearheaded movement against British oppression giving a call for ‘Ulgulan’ (Revolution).
• The declaration acknowledges the glorious history and cultural heritage of tribal communities.
• The day will be celebrated every year and would recognize the efforts of the tribals for preservation of cultural heritage and promotion of Indian values of valour, hospitality and national pride.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.IncorrectExplanation:
Government of India has declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters. Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters so that coming generations could know about their sacrifices about the country.
Key Points:
• India’s freedom struggle was strengthened by several movements by tribal communities such as Santhals, Tamars, Kols, Bhils, Khasis and Mizos to name a few. November 15 is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country.
• Birsa Munda fought bravely against the country against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and spearheaded movement against British oppression giving a call for ‘Ulgulan’ (Revolution).
• The declaration acknowledges the glorious history and cultural heritage of tribal communities.
• The day will be celebrated every year and would recognize the efforts of the tribals for preservation of cultural heritage and promotion of Indian values of valour, hospitality and national pride.
Hence, the correct answer is option A. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the constitution of India during the prime ministership of
CorrectExplanation:
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Ninth Schedule to it. It was introduced by the Nehru Government, on 10 May 1951 to address judicial decisions and pronouncements especially about the chapter on fundamental rights.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
IncorrectExplanation:
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Ninth Schedule to it. It was introduced by the Nehru Government, on 10 May 1951 to address judicial decisions and pronouncements especially about the chapter on fundamental rights.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the consumer price index consider the following statement:
- The consumer price index is a comprehensive measure used for estimation of price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of consumption expenditure in an economy
- CPI for industrial workers is compiled and released by the labour Bureau in the Minister of Labour
Which of the stamen is correct?
CorrectExplanation:
Consumer Price Index: The Consumer Price Index is a comprehensive measure used for estimation of price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of consumption expenditure in an economy.
- It is one of the most important statistics for an economy and is generally based on the weighted average of the prices of commodities and gives an idea of the cost of living. The percentage change in this index over a period of time gives the amount of inflation over that specific period, i.e. the increase in prices of a representative basket of goods.
Categories of CPI:
- At the national level, there are four Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers. These are:
- CPI for Industrial Workers (IW) – Base Year 2016 CPI for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and CPI for Rural Labourers (RL) – Base Year
- 1986-87 CPI (Rural/Urban/combined) Base Year 2012 While the first three are compiled and released by the Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour, the fourth one is released by the NSO in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementa
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
IncorrectExplanation:
Consumer Price Index: The Consumer Price Index is a comprehensive measure used for estimation of price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of consumption expenditure in an economy.
- It is one of the most important statistics for an economy and is generally based on the weighted average of the prices of commodities and gives an idea of the cost of living. The percentage change in this index over a period of time gives the amount of inflation over that specific period, i.e. the increase in prices of a representative basket of goods.
Categories of CPI:
- At the national level, there are four Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers. These are:
- CPI for Industrial Workers (IW) – Base Year 2016 CPI for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and CPI for Rural Labourers (RL) – Base Year
- 1986-87 CPI (Rural/Urban/combined) Base Year 2012 While the first three are compiled and released by the Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour, the fourth one is released by the NSO in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementa
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
India is Part which of the following Global initiatives?
- International North South Transport Corridors
- Belt and Road initiative
- Chabahar Port
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectExplanation:
- Iran’s Chabahar port and the International North South Transport Corridors (INSTC) that India is a part of, aiming to improve bilateral trade with Central Asian countries.
- India has refused to join the Belt and Road initiative (BRI), comprising a series of infrastructure projects that pass through Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
IncorrectExplanation:
- Iran’s Chabahar port and the International North South Transport Corridors (INSTC) that India is a part of, aiming to improve bilateral trade with Central Asian countries.
- India has refused to join the Belt and Road initiative (BRI), comprising a series of infrastructure projects that pass through Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
