Current Affairs by Prithu

About IMEC

Answer Here

Q. With reference to the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. A nominated member of a House becomes disqualified for being a member if they join any political party before the expiration of six months from taking their seat. 2. The decision of the Speaker or Chairman regarding disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is final and immune from judicial review by High Courts. 3. A merger between two political parties protects members from disqualification only if not less than two-thirds of the members of the legislature party agree to such merger. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Answer Here

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Gangetic River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica)? 1. It is a strictly freshwater mammal that is functionally blind and hunts using echolocation. 2. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, India’s only dedicated dolphin sanctuary, is situated in Bihar. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Wish you all a Happy 80th Independence Day. “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.” Jawaharlal Nehru’s historic words in his “Tryst with Destiny” reflected the aspirations of a generation that fought not merely for political independence, but for an India where life, liberty, dignity and opportunity would become inherent rights of every citizen. Eighty years later, India has travelled a remarkable distance. From a newly independent nation, we have emerged as one of the world’s largest economies and an important global power. Yet, the destination and the path to that destination are different. A prosperous, free and equitable India is the destination; Viksit Bharat 2047 is its contemporary manifestation. But the journey remains marked by challenges. Despite its economic scale, India ranks 130th in the Human Development Index, reminding us that development cannot be measured by GDP alone. The next phase must therefore be a transition from GDP-centric growth to people-centric development. India must invest in quality education, accessible healthcare, productive employment, women’s participation, social security and inclusive infrastructure. Growth must reach rural India and vulnerable communities. Constitutional freedom must be complemented by substantive freedoms—freedom from poverty, hunger, illiteracy and discrimination. At the same time, rule of law, accountable institutions, cooperative federalism and citizen participation must remain the foundation of development. Sustainability must also become integral to growth so that the India of 2047 does not compromise the India of 2097. 1947 gave us political freedom. 2047 must give that freedom its fullest meaning. The true measure of a developed India will not merely be the size of its economy, but the dignity, capabilities and opportunities available to every Indian. Jai Hind!

1 State Election Commission Autonomy (Articles 243K & 243ZA) The Indian Express GS-II Prelims & Mains 2 Chabahar Port Operationalization & INSTC Geo-Economics The Hindu GS-II Prelims & Mains 3 India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) vs EU's CBAM Livemint / Mint GS-III Prelims & Mains 4 Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) PIB / Indian Express GS-III Prelims & Mains 5 CPI Food Inflation Basket Dynamics & Monetary Transmission The Hindu (Business) GS-III Prelims Focus

Answer

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Inflation indices in India: 1. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Combined assigns a significantly higher weightage to food articles compared to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). 2. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures price changes in both goods and services across the economy. 3. The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) uses Headline CPI-Combined as its nominal anchor for inflation targeting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Covered Articles 1 Sub-Classification of Scheduled Castes (Articles 14 & 341) The Indian Express GS-II Prelims & Mains 2 India-Japan Strategic 2+2 & Indo-Pacific Security Architecture The Hindu GS-II Prelims & Mains 3 Group Insolvency Framework under IBC, 2016 Livemint / Mint GS-III Prelims & Mains 4 National Quantum Mission (NQM) & QKD Security Infrastructure PIB / The Hindu GS-III Prelims & Mains 5 Urban Heat Islands (UHI) & Sponge Cities Framework The Indian Express GS-I & GS-III Prelims & Mains

Answer Here

Q. With reference to the constitutional provisions governing Scheduled Castes under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. A notification issued by the President under Article 341(1) specifying the Scheduled Castes for a State can be varied or amended subsequently by a State Executive Order. 2. Parliament alone holds the constitutional power to include or exclude any caste or tribe from the Presidential List of Scheduled Castes. 3. Sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for affirmative action requires empirical data proving relative backwardness and is subject to judicial review. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer Here

Q. With reference to Quasi-Judicial Tribunals in India, consider the following statements: 1. Tribunals under Article 323A can be established by both Parliament and State Legislatures for public service disputes. 2. The decisions of Administrative Tribunals can be directly challenged in the Supreme Court, completely bypassing the jurisdiction of High Courts. 3. Under the Tribunals Reforms framework, the Search-cum-Selection Committee is headed by the Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by the CJI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer Here

Q4. Consider the following description: "Bordered by the Musandam Peninsula on one side and an arid continental coastline on the other, this narrow maritime passage connects a semi-enclosed gulf to an open gulf before leading into the northern Indian Ocean. Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the non-suspendable regime of transit passage applies to international commercial shipping transiting through it, making it one of the world's most strategically sensitive petroleum transit corridors." Which of the following maritime straits is described above? (a) Strait of Malacca (b) Bab-el-Mandeb (c) Strait of Hormuz (d) Kerch Strait

Q3

Q3. With reference to Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGDs) and their industrial applications, consider the following statements: 1. Diamonds synthesized via Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) possess a fundamentally different crystal lattice and chemical composition compared to earth-mined diamonds. 2. Diamond exhibits the highest thermal conductivity of any known bulk solid material, making synthetic diamond wafers suitable for semiconductor heat sinks. 3. High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) synthesis simulates deep upper-mantle conditions by subjecting carbon to pressures exceeding 50,000 atmospheres.