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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe Sagar Maitri Initiative recently seen in news is related to:
Correct
Inspired by: http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1579345
Answer: (b)
Sagar Maitri initiative
- INS Sagardhwani operated by the Indian Navy has set sail from Kochi for a scientific venture called ‘Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative (MAITRI)’.
- The ship’s mission which was conceptualized by DRDO, is in consonance with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Safety And Growth of All in the Region (SAGAR).
- It aims to promote closer cooperation in socio-economic aspects, as well as greater scientific interaction, especially in ocean research in underwater acoustics, among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries.
- Theprime objectives of the SAGAR MAITRI mission are data collection from the entire North Indian Ocean, focusing on the Andaman Sea and adjoining seas and establishing long term collaboration with eight IOR countries in the field of ‘Ocean Research and Development’.
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Inspired by: http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1579345
Answer: (b)
Sagar Maitri initiative
- INS Sagardhwani operated by the Indian Navy has set sail from Kochi for a scientific venture called ‘Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative (MAITRI)’.
- The ship’s mission which was conceptualized by DRDO, is in consonance with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Safety And Growth of All in the Region (SAGAR).
- It aims to promote closer cooperation in socio-economic aspects, as well as greater scientific interaction, especially in ocean research in underwater acoustics, among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries.
- Theprime objectives of the SAGAR MAITRI mission are data collection from the entire North Indian Ocean, focusing on the Andaman Sea and adjoining seas and establishing long term collaboration with eight IOR countries in the field of ‘Ocean Research and Development’.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe B.P. Singhal v. Union of India (2010) ruling of the Supreme Court is related to:
Correct
Answer: (c)
B.P. Singhal v. Union of India
- This deals with interpreting Article 156 of the Constitution (there shall be a Governor for each state) and the arbitrary removal of Governors before the expiration of their tenure.
- This judgment is crucial since a fixed tenure for Governors could go quite far in encouraging neutrality and fairness in the discharge of their duties, unmindful of the dispensation at the Centre.
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Answer: (c)
B.P. Singhal v. Union of India
- This deals with interpreting Article 156 of the Constitution (there shall be a Governor for each state) and the arbitrary removal of Governors before the expiration of their tenure.
- This judgment is crucial since a fixed tenure for Governors could go quite far in encouraging neutrality and fairness in the discharge of their duties, unmindful of the dispensation at the Centre.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about the Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) is/are correct?
- Through this system, only Service Voters can cast their vote on an electronically received postal ballot, from anywhere outside their constituency.
- Government officials deployed in Embassies outside the country are also regarded as Service Voters.
Select the correct options:
Correct
Inspired by: Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/electronically-transmitted-postal-ballot-system-etpbs/
Answer: (c)
ETPBS
- Through this system the service voters cast their vote on an electronically received postal ballot, from anywhere outside their constituency, thus reducing the chances of losing the voting opportunity.
- It is a fully secured system, having two security layers.
- Secrecy of voting is maintained through the use of OTP and PIN and no duplication of casted ETPB is possible due to the unique QR Code in the portal https://www.etpbs.in.
- The purpose of the online system was to create convenient and easy-to-use online system for Defense Personnel to become Service Voters.
Who is a Service Voter?
According to the provisions of sub-section (8) of Section 20 of RP Act, 1950, Service Voters are:
- Those serving in the Armed Forces of the Union.
- Those serving in a Force to which the Army Act 1950 applies (Assam rifles, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, GREF in BRO (Border Road organisation), CISF etc.
- Member of an Armed Police Force of a State, serving outside that state.
- Government officials deployed in Embassies outside the country.
Incorrect
Inspired by: Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/electronically-transmitted-postal-ballot-system-etpbs/
Answer: (c)
ETPBS
- Through this system the service voters cast their vote on an electronically received postal ballot, from anywhere outside their constituency, thus reducing the chances of losing the voting opportunity.
- It is a fully secured system, having two security layers.
- Secrecy of voting is maintained through the use of OTP and PIN and no duplication of casted ETPB is possible due to the unique QR Code in the portal https://www.etpbs.in.
- The purpose of the online system was to create convenient and easy-to-use online system for Defense Personnel to become Service Voters.
Who is a Service Voter?
According to the provisions of sub-section (8) of Section 20 of RP Act, 1950, Service Voters are:
- Those serving in the Armed Forces of the Union.
- Those serving in a Force to which the Army Act 1950 applies (Assam rifles, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, GREF in BRO (Border Road organisation), CISF etc.
- Member of an Armed Police Force of a State, serving outside that state.
- Government officials deployed in Embassies outside the country.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe term Colistin is sometimes seen in news. Which of the following statements best describes Colistin?
Correct
Inspired by: Antibiotic Colistin banned in animal food industry
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/antibiotic-colistin-banned-in-animal-food-industry/
Answer: (a)
What is Colistin?
- According to the WHO, Colistin is a “reserve” antibiotic, which means it is supposed to be considered a “last-resort” option in treatment and used only in the most severe circumstances, when all other alternatives have failed.
- However, this strong antibiotic has been “highly misused” in India’s livestock industry to prevent diseases and as promote growth of such animals.
- Medical professionals have been alarmed by the number of patients who have exhibited resistance to the drug.
- Most are not aware of the presence of colistin, since it comes mixed in the feed. A bulk of colistin (nearly 95%) is imported from China.
Incorrect
Inspired by: Antibiotic Colistin banned in animal food industry
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/antibiotic-colistin-banned-in-animal-food-industry/
Answer: (a)
What is Colistin?
- According to the WHO, Colistin is a “reserve” antibiotic, which means it is supposed to be considered a “last-resort” option in treatment and used only in the most severe circumstances, when all other alternatives have failed.
- However, this strong antibiotic has been “highly misused” in India’s livestock industry to prevent diseases and as promote growth of such animals.
- Medical professionals have been alarmed by the number of patients who have exhibited resistance to the drug.
- Most are not aware of the presence of colistin, since it comes mixed in the feed. A bulk of colistin (nearly 95%) is imported from China.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?
Correct
Inspired by: CSP 2016
Answer: (d)
Import Cover
- An important indicator of the stability of a currency is import cover.
- It measures the number of months of imports that can be covered with foreign exchange reserves available with the central bank of the country.
- Eight to ten months of import cover is essential for the stability of a currency.
Incorrect
Inspired by: CSP 2016
Answer: (d)
Import Cover
- An important indicator of the stability of a currency is import cover.
- It measures the number of months of imports that can be covered with foreign exchange reserves available with the central bank of the country.
- Eight to ten months of import cover is essential for the stability of a currency.
With reference to service voters in question 3, wives of service voters too are allowed to cast their votes when posted in embassies. Can anyone please let me know if wives too are regarded as service voters? My doubt is because of the word ‘only’ used in the question.
yes, answer to this question is given wrong over here.
Class of Electors who are eligible for ETPBS:
Service Voters, other than those who opt for proxy voting (Classified Service Voters).
The wife of a Service Voter who ordinarily resides with him.
Overseas Voters.
Ref Link: https://eci.gov.in/faqs/voter-electors/service-voter/faqs-service-electors-r13/
Is wife or son/daughter of a service voter also enrolled as a service voter ?
Ans. The wife of a service voter shall, if she is ordinarily residing with him, be also deemed to be a service voter in the constituency specified by that person.
The wife will be enrolled as a service voter on the basis of declaration made by her husband in the application form itself submitted by him and no separate declaration / application is required to be made by the wife.
A son / daughter / relative / servant etc. residing ordinarily with a service voter cannot be enrolled as service voter.
The question explicitly mentions Service Voters and not Wife of a Service Voter.
All such voters need to be declared as Service voters at first.
The question explicitly mentions Service Voters and not Wife of a Service Voter.