Current Affairs Quiz 21 October 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 21 October 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting Self-Help Groups
2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3. Implementing the Right to Education Ac
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following indexes are released by Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) ?
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
3. Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.CorrectAns;- b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• The WPI is published by the Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The Wholesale Price Index focuses on the price of goods traded between corporations, rather than the goods bought by consumers, which is measured by the Consumer Price Index.
• A comprehensive measure used for estimation of price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of consumption expenditure in an economy is called consumer price index.
• The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an indicator that measures the changes in the volume of production of industrial products during a given period. It calculates the data of eight core sectors.
• The IIP’s current base year is 2011-12 since May 2017.
• The labour ministry has recently revised the base year for CPI-IW to 2016 from 2001.
The current series of WPI with 2011-12 as base year was introduced in May 2017.IncorrectAns;- b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• The WPI is published by the Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The Wholesale Price Index focuses on the price of goods traded between corporations, rather than the goods bought by consumers, which is measured by the Consumer Price Index.
• A comprehensive measure used for estimation of price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of consumption expenditure in an economy is called consumer price index.
• The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an indicator that measures the changes in the volume of production of industrial products during a given period. It calculates the data of eight core sectors.
• The IIP’s current base year is 2011-12 since May 2017.
• The labour ministry has recently revised the base year for CPI-IW to 2016 from 2001.
The current series of WPI with 2011-12 as base year was introduced in May 2017. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Lok Adalat, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. There is no provision for an appeal against the verdict made by Lok Adalat
2. There is no court fee payable when a dispute is filed in a Lok Adalat.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns: C
About Lok Adalats:
• A Lok Adalat is one of the substitute dispute redressal mechanisms.
• National Legal Services Authority alongside other Legal Services Institutions conducts Lok Adalats.
• It is a forum where cases or disputes incomplete in the court of law are compromised cordially.
• Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 Lok Adalats have been given statutory status.
• Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 the decision made by the Lok Adalats is considered to be a verdict of a civil court and is ultimate and binding on all parties.
• There is no provision for an appeal against the verdict made by Lok Adalat
• If the parties are not satisfied with the award of the Lok Adalat though there is no provision for an appeal, they are free to initiate litigation.
• There is no court fee payable when a dispute is filed in a Lok Adalat.
• If a dispute pending in the court of law is referred to the Lok Adalat and is settled later, the court fee originally paid in the court on the petition is also reimbursed back to the parties.
• The individuals determining the cases in the Lok Adalats are called the Members of the Lok Adalats
• They have the role of statutory intermediaries only
• They do not have any judicial roleIncorrectAns: C
About Lok Adalats:
• A Lok Adalat is one of the substitute dispute redressal mechanisms.
• National Legal Services Authority alongside other Legal Services Institutions conducts Lok Adalats.
• It is a forum where cases or disputes incomplete in the court of law are compromised cordially.
• Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 Lok Adalats have been given statutory status.
• Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 the decision made by the Lok Adalats is considered to be a verdict of a civil court and is ultimate and binding on all parties.
• There is no provision for an appeal against the verdict made by Lok Adalat
• If the parties are not satisfied with the award of the Lok Adalat though there is no provision for an appeal, they are free to initiate litigation.
• There is no court fee payable when a dispute is filed in a Lok Adalat.
• If a dispute pending in the court of law is referred to the Lok Adalat and is settled later, the court fee originally paid in the court on the petition is also reimbursed back to the parties.
• The individuals determining the cases in the Lok Adalats are called the Members of the Lok Adalats
• They have the role of statutory intermediaries only
• They do not have any judicial role - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
3. A foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is the largest producer of sugar?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
