Current Affairs Quiz 28 March 2022
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to voting of overseas citizens:
1) The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010 restricts the voting rights of NRIs who had stayed abroad beyond six months.
2) An NRI, who is entitled to vote can cast his/her vote in any designated polling booth across India.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBoth the statements are incorrect.
After the passing of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010, NRIs who had stayed abroad beyond six months have been able to vote, but only in person at the polling station where they have been enrolled as an overseas elector.
However, only a very low proportion of overseas residents actually registered or turned up to vote. The proviso of having to visit the polling booth in person has discouraged eligible voters from exercising their mandate.
The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 was amended in 2016 to allow service voters to use the Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS). Under this system, postal ballots are sent electronically to registered service voters.
The service voter can then register their mandate on the ballot and send it back via ordinary mail. The ECI proposed to extend this facility to overseas voters as well.
IncorrectBoth the statements are incorrect.
After the passing of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010, NRIs who had stayed abroad beyond six months have been able to vote, but only in person at the polling station where they have been enrolled as an overseas elector.
However, only a very low proportion of overseas residents actually registered or turned up to vote. The proviso of having to visit the polling booth in person has discouraged eligible voters from exercising their mandate.
The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 was amended in 2016 to allow service voters to use the Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS). Under this system, postal ballots are sent electronically to registered service voters.
The service voter can then register their mandate on the ballot and send it back via ordinary mail. The ECI proposed to extend this facility to overseas voters as well.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Heat Waves, which of the following statement is incorrect?
1) The heat wave has been observed due to dry northwesterly winds prevailing over northwest and central India.
2) The heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for Hilly regions.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?CorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Heat Wave
• A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the North-Western and South Central parts of India.
• Heat waves typically occur between March and June, and in some rare cases even extend till July.
• Higher daily peak temperatures and longer, more intense heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent globally due to climate change.Criteria for Heat Waves:
The heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for Hilly regions.
The heat wave has been observed due to dry northwesterly winds prevailing over northwest and central India.
If the normal maximum temperature of a station is less than or equal to 40°C, then an increase of 5°C to 6°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition.
IncorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Heat Wave
• A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the North-Western and South Central parts of India.
• Heat waves typically occur between March and June, and in some rare cases even extend till July.
• Higher daily peak temperatures and longer, more intense heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent globally due to climate change.Criteria for Heat Waves:
The heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for Hilly regions.
The heat wave has been observed due to dry northwesterly winds prevailing over northwest and central India.
If the normal maximum temperature of a station is less than or equal to 40°C, then an increase of 5°C to 6°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following Rights are restricted to persons employed in Paramilitary Forces?
1) Right to constitutional remedies
2) Freedom of speech and expression
3) freedom of assembly
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectArticle 33 is an exception to the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution. It empowers the Parliament to restrict or abrogate the application of the fundamental rights in relation to Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, Police, Persons employed in intelligence or counterintelligence services, and communication systems set up for the said organizations.
Some acts such as the Army Act 1950, Navy Act 1957, Air Forces Act 1950 have been enacted as per this article only. These acts restrict rights such as freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom to form associations and unions.
IncorrectArticle 33 is an exception to the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution. It empowers the Parliament to restrict or abrogate the application of the fundamental rights in relation to Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, Police, Persons employed in intelligence or counterintelligence services, and communication systems set up for the said organizations.
Some acts such as the Army Act 1950, Navy Act 1957, Air Forces Act 1950 have been enacted as per this article only. These acts restrict rights such as freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom to form associations and unions.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to TRIPS Agreement of WTO, which of the following statement is incorrect?
1) It requires all its signatory countries to enact domestic law.
2) It enables innovators to monetise their intellectual property in multiple countries.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?CorrectBoth the statements are correct.
TRIPS Agreement & Indian Law
• The TRIPS agreement was negotiated in 1995 at the WTO, it requires all its signatory countries to enact domestic law.
• It guarantees minimum standards of IP protection.
• Such legal consistency enables innovators to monetise their intellectual property in multiple countries.
• In 2001, the WTO signed the Doha Declaration, which clarified that in a public health emergency, governments could compel companies to license their patents to manufacturers, even if they did not think the offered price was acceptable.
• This provision, commonly referred to as “compulsory licensing”, was already built into the TRIPS Agreement and the Doha declaration only clarified its usage.IncorrectBoth the statements are correct.
TRIPS Agreement & Indian Law
• The TRIPS agreement was negotiated in 1995 at the WTO, it requires all its signatory countries to enact domestic law.
• It guarantees minimum standards of IP protection.
• Such legal consistency enables innovators to monetise their intellectual property in multiple countries.
• In 2001, the WTO signed the Doha Declaration, which clarified that in a public health emergency, governments could compel companies to license their patents to manufacturers, even if they did not think the offered price was acceptable.
• This provision, commonly referred to as “compulsory licensing”, was already built into the TRIPS Agreement and the Doha declaration only clarified its usage. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI):
1) It is a statutory body
2) The IBBI makes and implements rules governing the corporate insolvency resolution process.
3) Under the IBC, individual insolvency and bankruptcy are not covered.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectInsolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
• The IBBI is the regulating authority for insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings in the country.
• It also oversees the activities of bodies such as the Insolvency Professional Agencies (IPA), Insolvency Professionals (IP) and Information Utilities (IU), Registered Valuers, and Registered Valuer Organisations.
• It was established as a statutory body in 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• The IBBI makes and implements rules governing the corporate insolvency resolution process, individual insolvency, corporate liquidation and individual bankruptcy under the IBC.
• The IBBI is a major pillar in the implementation of the IBC that implements the insolvency and reorganisation resolution process of corporates, individuals and partnerships in a time-bound manner for all the stakeholders.
• The IBBI is a unique regulator in that it regulates both a profession and the processes.IncorrectInsolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
• The IBBI is the regulating authority for insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings in the country.
• It also oversees the activities of bodies such as the Insolvency Professional Agencies (IPA), Insolvency Professionals (IP) and Information Utilities (IU), Registered Valuers, and Registered Valuer Organisations.
• It was established as a statutory body in 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• The IBBI makes and implements rules governing the corporate insolvency resolution process, individual insolvency, corporate liquidation and individual bankruptcy under the IBC.
• The IBBI is a major pillar in the implementation of the IBC that implements the insolvency and reorganisation resolution process of corporates, individuals and partnerships in a time-bound manner for all the stakeholders.
• The IBBI is a unique regulator in that it regulates both a profession and the processes.
