Current Affairs Quiz 30 June 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 30 June 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI):
1. The CDRI is an intergovernmental organization.
2. There are no obligations on the part of the members to make financial contributions to the CDRI.
3. The CDRI Secretariat is based in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
It is not an intergovernmental organization.IncorrectAnswer: B
It is not an intergovernmental organization. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
1) The Vice-President can be removed from office by a Resolution of the council of states (Rajya Sabha) agreed to by the House of the people (Lok-Sabha).
2) The Vice-President can remove only by the cause of ‘violation of the constitution’.Which of the statement given above is / are correct?
CorrectAns;- a) 1 only
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because on violation of Constituion the President is removed not Vice-President criteria.
• The Vice-President can be removed from office by a Resolution of the council of states (Rajya Sabha) agreed to by the House of the people (Lok-Sabha).
• No such resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
• Supreme Court can remove the Vice President for the electoral malpractices or upon being not eligible to be Rajya Sabha member under the RPA Act 1951.IncorrectAns;- a) 1 only
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because on violation of Constituion the President is removed not Vice-President criteria.
• The Vice-President can be removed from office by a Resolution of the council of states (Rajya Sabha) agreed to by the House of the people (Lok-Sabha).
• No such resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
• Supreme Court can remove the Vice President for the electoral malpractices or upon being not eligible to be Rajya Sabha member under the RPA Act 1951. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
1) The Vice-President acts as the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2) In the absence of President, the Vice-President act as President only for a maximum period three month.Which of the statement given above is / are correct?
CorrectAns;- a) 1 only
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is wrong due to 6 months not 3.
• Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that “There shall be a Vice President of India.”
• The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
• The Vice President of India is also ex officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
• The Vice-President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
• He must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and eligible for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
• His term of office is five years, and he is eligible for re-election.
• His removal from office is to be in accordance with procedure prescribed in Article 67 b.
• The Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and acts as President when the latter is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness or any other cause, or till the election of a new President (to be held within six months when a vacancy is caused by death, resignation or removal or otherwise of President).
• While so acting, he ceases to perform the function of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.IncorrectAns;- a) 1 only
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is wrong due to 6 months not 3.
• Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that “There shall be a Vice President of India.”
• The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
• The Vice President of India is also ex officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
• The Vice-President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
• He must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and eligible for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
• His term of office is five years, and he is eligible for re-election.
• His removal from office is to be in accordance with procedure prescribed in Article 67 b.
• The Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and acts as President when the latter is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness or any other cause, or till the election of a new President (to be held within six months when a vacancy is caused by death, resignation or removal or otherwise of President).
• While so acting, he ceases to perform the function of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
1. It is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets.
2. Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2CorrectAnswer : c
• The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
• The duration of the scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years).
• Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum and credit guarantee coverage under CGTMSE scheme for loans up to Rs. 2 Crore.
• The beneficiaries will include farmers, PACS, Marketing Cooperative Societies, FPOs, SHGs, Joint Liability Groups (JLG), Multipurpose Cooperative Societies, Agri-entrepreneurs, Startups, and Central/State agency or Local Body sponsored Public-Private Partnership Projects.
• These assets will enable farmers to get greater value for their produce as they will be able to store and sell at higher prices, reduce wastage, and increase processing and value addition.IncorrectAnswer : c
• The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
• The duration of the scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years).
• Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum and credit guarantee coverage under CGTMSE scheme for loans up to Rs. 2 Crore.
• The beneficiaries will include farmers, PACS, Marketing Cooperative Societies, FPOs, SHGs, Joint Liability Groups (JLG), Multipurpose Cooperative Societies, Agri-entrepreneurs, Startups, and Central/State agency or Local Body sponsored Public-Private Partnership Projects.
• These assets will enable farmers to get greater value for their produce as they will be able to store and sell at higher prices, reduce wastage, and increase processing and value addition. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he is entitled to salary or allowance payable to which of the following?
CorrectAns;- c) The President of India
Explanation:-
• The Constitution has not fixed any emoluments for the Vice-President in that capacity. He draws his regular salary in his capacity as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he is not entitled to the salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, but the salary and allowance of the President.IncorrectAns;- c) The President of India
Explanation:-
• The Constitution has not fixed any emoluments for the Vice-President in that capacity. He draws his regular salary in his capacity as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he is not entitled to the salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, but the salary and allowance of the President.