Current Affairs Quiz 20 December 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 20 December 2024 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Vice President of India:
1. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of both elected members of Parliament and State legislature
2. The Vice President serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3. The procedure for the impeachment of the Vice President and President are the same.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of only the elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament, unlike the President, whose electoral college also includes members of State Legislative Assemblies.
• Statement 2 is correct: The Vice President serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The procedure for removing the Vice President differs from that of the President and does not involve impeachment but a resolution passed by an absolute majority in the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.IncorrectAnswer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of only the elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament, unlike the President, whose electoral college also includes members of State Legislative Assemblies.
• Statement 2 is correct: The Vice President serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The procedure for removing the Vice President differs from that of the President and does not involve impeachment but a resolution passed by an absolute majority in the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC) is/are correct?
1. The ICC is a permanent international court established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
2. The ICC is a part of the United Nations system and reports directly to the UN Security Council.
3. The ICC can exercise jurisdiction only if the accused is a national of a state party or the crime occurred in the territory of a state party.CorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The ICC is a permanent international court established under the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The ICC is independent of the United Nations system, though it may receive referrals from the UN Security Council.
• Statement 3 is correct: The ICC can exercise jurisdiction if the accused is a national of a state party, the crime occurred in the territory of a state party, or if the situation is referred to the ICC by the UN Security Council.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The ICC is a permanent international court established under the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The ICC is independent of the United Nations system, though it may receive referrals from the UN Security Council.
• Statement 3 is correct: The ICC can exercise jurisdiction if the accused is a national of a state party, the crime occurred in the territory of a state party, or if the situation is referred to the ICC by the UN Security Council. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024,primarily aimed to:
CorrectAnswer:
(c) Empower the Election Commission to conduct elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies simultaneously.
Explanation:
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to facilitate simultaneous elections, commonly referred to as “One Nation, One Election.” It seeks to empower the Election Commission to conduct elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies at the same time. This initiative is intended to reduce the frequency of elections and associated administrative costs.
The other options pertain to previous constitutional amendments:
• (a) relates to the 127th Amendment Bill, 2021.
• (b) relates to the 103rd Amendment Act, 2019.
• (d) relates to the 128th Amendment Bill, 2023.IncorrectAnswer:
(c) Empower the Election Commission to conduct elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies simultaneously.
Explanation:
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to facilitate simultaneous elections, commonly referred to as “One Nation, One Election.” It seeks to empower the Election Commission to conduct elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies at the same time. This initiative is intended to reduce the frequency of elections and associated administrative costs.
The other options pertain to previous constitutional amendments:
• (a) relates to the 127th Amendment Bill, 2021.
• (b) relates to the 103rd Amendment Act, 2019.
• (d) relates to the 128th Amendment Bill, 2023. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following bodies of water surround South Korea?
1. Yellow Sea
2. Sea of Japan (East Sea)
3. Korea Strait
4. South China SeaCorrectAnswer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
South Korea is surrounded by:
• The Yellow Sea to the west.
• The Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east.
• The Korea Strait to the south, which connects the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan (East Sea).
The South China Sea does not border South Korea.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
South Korea is surrounded by:
• The Yellow Sea to the west.
• The Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east.
• The Korea Strait to the south, which connects the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan (East Sea).
The South China Sea does not border South Korea. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is/are correct?
1. EMRS are set up exclusively for Scheduled Tribes (ST) students across India.
2. A 10% sub-quota was introduced in 2020 for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) within EMRS admissions.
3. The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) administers all EMRS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: A. Only One
Explanation:
1. Statement 1:
◦ Correct: Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) is a Government of India scheme for model residential school, specifically for Scheduled Tribes across India. It is one of the flagship interventions of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and was introduced in the year 1997-98
2. Statement 2:
◦ Incorrect: The sub-quota introduced for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) within EMRS admissions in 2020 is 5%, not 10%.
3. Statement 3:
◦ Incorrect: While the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) plays a guiding role, the administration and management of EMRS involve collaboration with state governments. NESTS does not directly administer all schools.IncorrectAnswer: A. Only One
Explanation:
1. Statement 1:
◦ Correct: Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) is a Government of India scheme for model residential school, specifically for Scheduled Tribes across India. It is one of the flagship interventions of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and was introduced in the year 1997-98
2. Statement 2:
◦ Incorrect: The sub-quota introduced for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) within EMRS admissions in 2020 is 5%, not 10%.
3. Statement 3:
◦ Incorrect: While the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) plays a guiding role, the administration and management of EMRS involve collaboration with state governments. NESTS does not directly administer all schools.
