Current Affairs Quiz 22 March 2024
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1. Question
With reference to the Blockchain Technology, consider the following statements?
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, which no single user controls
2. The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cryptocurrency only
3. Applications that depend on the basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody’s permission
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
About Block Chain Technology
• A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed, and oftentimes public, digital ledger consisting of records called blocks that is used to record transactions across many computers so that any involved block cannot be altered retroactively, without the alteration of all subsequent blocks.
• This allows the participants to verify and audit transactions independently and relatively inexpensively. A blockchain database is managed autonomously using a peer-to-peer network and a distributed timestamping server. They are authenticated by mass collaboration powered by collective self-interests. Such a design facilitates robust workflow where participants’ uncertainty regarding data security is marginal.
• The great advantage to an open, permission less, or public, blockchain network is that guarding against bad actors is not required and no access control is needed.
• This means that applications can be added to the network without the approval or trust of others, using the blockchain as a transport layer.
• S2 is clearly wrong, Blockchain can be used for a variety of purposes of which cryptocurrency is one of them.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
About Block Chain Technology
• A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed, and oftentimes public, digital ledger consisting of records called blocks that is used to record transactions across many computers so that any involved block cannot be altered retroactively, without the alteration of all subsequent blocks.
• This allows the participants to verify and audit transactions independently and relatively inexpensively. A blockchain database is managed autonomously using a peer-to-peer network and a distributed timestamping server. They are authenticated by mass collaboration powered by collective self-interests. Such a design facilitates robust workflow where participants’ uncertainty regarding data security is marginal.
• The great advantage to an open, permission less, or public, blockchain network is that guarding against bad actors is not required and no access control is needed.
• This means that applications can be added to the network without the approval or trust of others, using the blockchain as a transport layer.
• S2 is clearly wrong, Blockchain can be used for a variety of purposes of which cryptocurrency is one of them. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following can be the ground(s) for disqualification of MLAs in a Legislative Assembly?
1. When a member of a political party does not vote/abstains in accordance to the party’s whip.
2. If an “independent” member joins a political party.
3. If a nominated member joins a political party after the expiry of six months from the date on which
he takes the seat in the House.
4. If a member leaves the party as a result of the merger of the party with another party.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: B
If a member leaves the party as a result of the merger of party with another party, the rule of defection
does not apply.IncorrectAnswer: B
If a member leaves the party as a result of the merger of party with another party, the rule of defection
does not apply. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Special Marriage Act, 1954
1. Marriages solemnized under Special Marriage Act are also governed by personal laws.
2. It is applicable to any person, irrespective of religion.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns: B
About Special Marriage Act, 1954
• The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to provide a special form of marriage for the people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of the religion or faith followed by either party.
• Marriages solemnized under Special Marriage Act are not governed by personal laws.The Act has 3 major objectives:
• to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases,
• to provide for registration of certain marriages and,
• to provide for divorce.Applicability of the Act
• Any person, irrespective of religion.
• Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, or Jews can also perform marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
• Inter-religion marriages are performed under this Act.
• This Act is applicable to the entire territory of India and extends to intending spouses who are both Indian nationals living abroad.
• Indian national living abroad.IncorrectAns: B
About Special Marriage Act, 1954
• The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to provide a special form of marriage for the people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of the religion or faith followed by either party.
• Marriages solemnized under Special Marriage Act are not governed by personal laws.The Act has 3 major objectives:
• to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases,
• to provide for registration of certain marriages and,
• to provide for divorce.Applicability of the Act
• Any person, irrespective of religion.
• Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, or Jews can also perform marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
• Inter-religion marriages are performed under this Act.
• This Act is applicable to the entire territory of India and extends to intending spouses who are both Indian nationals living abroad.
• Indian national living abroad. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the State Election Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. State Election Commissioner is elected by the President.
3. State Election Commissioner has no security of tenure and can be removed anytime by the Governor of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns. A
The Constitution of India vests in the State Election Commission, consisting of a State Election Commissioner, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities (Articles 243K, 243ZA).
The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
As per article 243(C3) the Governor, when so requested by the State Election Commission, make available to the State Election Commission such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions conferred on the SEC by clause (1).
What was the need for State Election Commissions?
• Under the Constitution, establishment of local self-government institutions is the responsibility of the states (entry 5, List II, Seventh Schedule).
• However, experience showed that not all state governments were serious about empowering Panchayati Raj institutions as elections were not being conducted regularly.
• The Constitution was amended in 1992 to define the term (five years) for these institutions. Simultaneously, another provision was made for setting up a constitutional authority, the SEC, on the lines of the EC to conduct regular panchayat elections.
• The ECI and SECs have a similar mandate; do they also have similar powers?
• The provisions of Article 243K of the Constitution, which provides for setting up of SECs, are almost identical to those of Article 324 related to the EC. In other words, the SECs enjoy the same status as the EC.
• In 2006, the Supreme Court emphasised the two constitutional authorities enjoy the same powers. In Kishan Singh Tomar vs Municipal Corporation of the City of Ahmedabad, the Supreme Court directed that state governments should abide by orders of the SECs during the conduct of the panchayat and municipal elections, just like they follow the instructions of the EC during Assembly and Parliament polls.
• How far can courts intervene?
• Courts cannot interfere in the conduct of polls to local bodies and self-government institutions once the electoral process has been set in motion.
• Article 243-O of the Constitution bars interference in poll matters set in motion by the SECs; Article 329 bars interference in such matters set in motion by the EC.
• Only after the polls are over can the SECs’ decisions or conduct be questioned through an election petition.
• These powers enjoyed by the SECs are the same as those by the EC.
• In practice, are the SECs as independent as the EC?
• Although state election commissioners are appointed by the state governors and can only be removed by impeachment, in the last two decades many have struggled to assert their independenceIncorrectAns. A
The Constitution of India vests in the State Election Commission, consisting of a State Election Commissioner, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities (Articles 243K, 243ZA).
The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
As per article 243(C3) the Governor, when so requested by the State Election Commission, make available to the State Election Commission such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions conferred on the SEC by clause (1).
What was the need for State Election Commissions?
• Under the Constitution, establishment of local self-government institutions is the responsibility of the states (entry 5, List II, Seventh Schedule).
• However, experience showed that not all state governments were serious about empowering Panchayati Raj institutions as elections were not being conducted regularly.
• The Constitution was amended in 1992 to define the term (five years) for these institutions. Simultaneously, another provision was made for setting up a constitutional authority, the SEC, on the lines of the EC to conduct regular panchayat elections.
• The ECI and SECs have a similar mandate; do they also have similar powers?
• The provisions of Article 243K of the Constitution, which provides for setting up of SECs, are almost identical to those of Article 324 related to the EC. In other words, the SECs enjoy the same status as the EC.
• In 2006, the Supreme Court emphasised the two constitutional authorities enjoy the same powers. In Kishan Singh Tomar vs Municipal Corporation of the City of Ahmedabad, the Supreme Court directed that state governments should abide by orders of the SECs during the conduct of the panchayat and municipal elections, just like they follow the instructions of the EC during Assembly and Parliament polls.
• How far can courts intervene?
• Courts cannot interfere in the conduct of polls to local bodies and self-government institutions once the electoral process has been set in motion.
• Article 243-O of the Constitution bars interference in poll matters set in motion by the SECs; Article 329 bars interference in such matters set in motion by the EC.
• Only after the polls are over can the SECs’ decisions or conduct be questioned through an election petition.
• These powers enjoyed by the SECs are the same as those by the EC.
• In practice, are the SECs as independent as the EC?
• Although state election commissioners are appointed by the state governors and can only be removed by impeachment, in the last two decades many have struggled to assert their independence - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following sea is not a part of the Atlantic Ocean?
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
