24th August 2020 | DAILY WISDOM TEST-THE PT QUEST 2020
DAILY WISDOM TEST-THE PT QUEST 2020
Date:- (24-08-2020)
Question-1
The correct Answers is
ANSWER: D
Explanation : Paris principle lays down the minimum standards for effective, credible NHRIs. After the recent amendment of 2019, both a former CJI of Supreme Court or a judge of Supreme Court can be the chairperson of NHRC. For the removal of the chairperson or member of NHRC, the President has to refer the case to Supreme Court for an inquiry. If the Court, after the inquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, then the President can remove the chairperson or a member.
ANSWER: D
Explanation : Paris principle lays down the minimum standards for effective, credible NHRIs. After the recent amendment of 2019, both a former CJI of Supreme Court or a judge of Supreme Court can be the chairperson of NHRC. For the removal of the chairperson or member of NHRC, the President has to refer the case to Supreme Court for an inquiry. If the Court, after the inquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, then the President can remove the chairperson or a member.
Question-2
The correct Answers is
ANSWER: D
Explanation : There is no uniformity regarding the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in all states. While CM is included within the jurisdiction in states such as Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat etc. , he is excluded from the purview of Lokayukta in the states of Bihar, UP, Maharashtra, Orissa and Rajasthan. Similarly for Members of State Legislature. In the states of UP, Himachal Pradesh and Assam, Lokayukta cannot initiate investigation suo moto.
ANSWER: D
Explanation : There is no uniformity regarding the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in all states. While CM is included within the jurisdiction in states such as Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat etc. , he is excluded from the purview of Lokayukta in the states of Bihar, UP, Maharashtra, Orissa and Rajasthan. Similarly for Members of State Legislature. In the states of UP, Himachal Pradesh and Assam, Lokayukta cannot initiate investigation suo moto.
Question-3
The correct Answers is
ANSWER: A
Explanation : Governor requires the instructions from the President in three cases –
1. If a bill containing the same provisions would have required the previous sanction of the President for its introduction into the State Legislature.
2. If he would have deemed it necessary to reserve a bill containing the same provisions for the consideration of the President.
3. If an act of the state legislature containing the same provisions would have been invalid without receiving the President’s assent.
Secondly, an ordinance can survive a maximum of 7.5 months ( 6months + 6 weeks ) without re-promulgation.
ANSWER: A
Explanation : Governor requires the instructions from the President in three cases –
1. If a bill containing the same provisions would have required the previous sanction of the President for its introduction into the State Legislature.
2. If he would have deemed it necessary to reserve a bill containing the same provisions for the consideration of the President.
3. If an act of the state legislature containing the same provisions would have been invalid without receiving the President’s assent.
Secondly, an ordinance can survive a maximum of 7.5 months ( 6months + 6 weeks ) without re-promulgation.
Question-4
The correct Answers is
ANSWER: D
Explanation : National Social Assistance Programme was launched by Ministry of Rural Development in 1995 to fulfill the DPSP under Article 41 of the Indian Constitution. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme comprising of 5 other schemes. It provides assistance to the elderly widows and persons with disability in the form of social pensions. Recently, there was a motion to increase the pensions under it.
ANSWER: D
Explanation : National Social Assistance Programme was launched by Ministry of Rural Development in 1995 to fulfill the DPSP under Article 41 of the Indian Constitution. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme comprising of 5 other schemes. It provides assistance to the elderly widows and persons with disability in the form of social pensions. Recently, there was a motion to increase the pensions under it.
Question-5
The correct Answers is
ANSWER: D
Explanation : Good Governance Index was launched by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on the occasion of Good Governance day i.e. 25 December. It takes 10 sectors into consideration for calculating the index. Tamil Nadu topped the index amongst the big states. Himachal Pradesh topped the index amongst the North East and Hilly states. Puducherry topped the index amongst the UTs.
ANSWER: D
Explanation : Good Governance Index was launched by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on the occasion of Good Governance day i.e. 25 December. It takes 10 sectors into consideration for calculating the index. Tamil Nadu topped the index amongst the big states. Himachal Pradesh topped the index amongst the North East and Hilly states. Puducherry topped the index amongst the UTs.
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