Current Affairs Quiz 19 November 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 November 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
The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
CorrectAns;- d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots
IncorrectAns;- d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Chabahar Port is near to which of the following straits ?
CorrectAns:- 3) Strait of Hormuz
IncorrectAns:- 3) Strait of Hormuz
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is correct with respect to the Finance Commission of India?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Exercise Cyclone-I is a joint exercise between
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
