Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 19 September, 2024

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1. Article 83 is related to which of the following?

A) Duration of the house

B) Strength of the house

C) Council of Ministers

D) None of the above

Question 1 of 14

2. What was the first step proposed by the Kovind panel regarding simultaneous elections?

 

A) Municipal and Panchayat elections within 100 days of the general election

B) Simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

C) Electoral reforms at the local level first

D) Implementation of common electoral roll

Question 2 of 14

3. Consider the following statements regarding the proposal for simultaneous elections in India:

1. The Union Cabinet has approved the immediate implementation of simultaneous elections starting with the next general election.
2. The Kovind panel suggested amendments to the Constitution to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies.
3. A common electoral roll for all elections in India is part of the recommendations of the Kovind panel.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 3 of 14

4. Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of simultaneous elections in India:

1. Simultaneous elections would require constitutional amendments to be passed by a two-thirds majority in each house of Parliament.
2. The recommendations of the Kovind panel include provisions to address scenarios like a hung House or a no-confidence motion.
3. The implementation of simultaneous elections has a definitive timeline set for the 2029 Lok Sabha election.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 4 of 14

5. Which of the following statements about the proposed simultaneous elections in India is incorrect?

 

 

A) The Election Commission of India is responsible for Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls, while State Election Commissions manage local body elections.

B) The idea of simultaneous elections has received unanimous support from all political parties in India.

C) The Kovind panel recommended that State Assemblies formed after the ‘Appointed Date’ should conclude before the subsequent general elections.

D) The proposed changes for simultaneous elections include creating a single voter ID card and a common electoral roll.

Question 5 of 14

6. Consider the following statements regarding Mpox (Monkeypox):

1. Mpox is transmitted exclusively through the air, similar to COVID-19.
2. Mpox has symptoms similar to smallpox, such as fever, headache, and rashes on the body.
3. Mpox was initially transmitted from animals to humans but now spreads from human to human.

Which of the above statements is/are correct:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 6 of 14

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan:

1. The treaty was signed in 1960 to manage the sharing of six Himalayan rivers.
2. The Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) under the IWT is mandated to meet every two years to resolve differences.
3. India has called for renegotiation of the treaty due to changes in population demographics and environmental concerns.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 7 of 14

8. What is the primary role of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) as outlined in the Indus Water Treaty?

A) To mediate disputes between India and Pakistan on all cross-border matters.

B) To discuss and resolve differences on river water sharing and construction of hydel projects.

C) To ensure that both countries implement environmental regulations along the Indus rivers.

D) To act as an international body overseeing the Indus Water Treaty compliance.

Question 8 of 14

9. Which Article of the Indian Constitution did the Supreme Court refer to when releasing Ramchandra Thangappan Aachari on a personal bond?

A) Article 14

B) Article 19

C) Article 21

D) Article 32

Question 9 of 14

10. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's Gaganyaan programme?

1. The Gaganyaan programme aims to land an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040.
2. The Union Cabinet approved an additional ₹11,170 crore for the expansion of the Gaganyaan programme.
3. The Gaganyaan programme will involve the development of a next-generation launch vehicle capable of placing heavier payloads in orbit.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10 of 14

11. Which of the following schemes are included under the PM-AASHA initiative according to the Union Cabinet's approval?

1. Price Support Scheme (PSS)
2. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF)
3. Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS)
4. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2, and 3 only

C) 1, 2, 3, and 4

D) 2 and 4 only

Question 11 of 14

12. What is the primary goal of the PM-AASHA scheme according to the recent Union Cabinet approval?

 

A) To increase the export of agricultural products

B) To provide remunerative prices to farmers and control price volatility

C) To improve agricultural technology and innovation

D) To promote organic farming practices

Question 12 of 14

13. Which of the following is the key focus of the Swadesh Darshan scheme under the Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)?

1. To promote organic farming in tribal areas.
2. To transform tribal homes into tourist homestays.
3. To improve infrastructure in urban areas.
4. To introduce technology in agriculture.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) 2 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 13 of 14

14. Which of the following technologies is likely to replace current magnetic hard drives in the future due to its ability to store more data and consume less energy?

A) Optoelectronics

B) Spintronics

C) Cloud storage

D) Quantum computing

Question 14 of 14

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