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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Attorney General of India (AGI). Consider the following statements:
1. He is appointed by the President on the advice of Chief Justice of Under Article 76(1) of the Constitution.
2. He as a chief legal advisor has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate and vote in the proceedings of the Parliament.
3. They also represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Attorney General of India (AGI)
The AGI is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor and is a primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
They can be said to be the advocate from the government’s side.
They are appointed by the President of India on the advice of Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
They must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court ( i.e. a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the President and must be a citizen of India.)Functions and duties
The AGI is necessary for advising the Government of India on legal matters referred to them.
They also perform other legal duties assigned to them by the President.
The AGI has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
The AGI appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases (including suits, appeals and other proceedings) in the Supreme Court in which GoI is concerned.
They also represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the
Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
The AG is assisted by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors GeneralIncorrect
Explanation:
Attorney General of India (AGI)
The AGI is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor and is a primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
They can be said to be the advocate from the government’s side.
They are appointed by the President of India on the advice of Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
They must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court ( i.e. a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the President and must be a citizen of India.)Functions and duties
The AGI is necessary for advising the Government of India on legal matters referred to them.
They also perform other legal duties assigned to them by the President.
The AGI has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
The AGI appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases (including suits, appeals and other proceedings) in the Supreme Court in which GoI is concerned.
They also represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the
Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
The AG is assisted by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors General -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Nuakhai Juhar recently in news, which of the following statements is/are
incorrect?1. Nuakhai is is a major festival in Arunachal Pradesh as it marks the Tibetan New Year.
2. It is celebrated at the time when the newly grown Kharif crop started ripening.Select the correct answer using the option given below:
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Nuakhai Juhar
Nuakhai Nuakhai or Nuakhai is an agricultural festival mainly observed by people of Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh.
It is celebrated at the time when the newly grown Kharif crop (autumn crop) of rice started
ripening.
According to the calendar it is observed on Panchami tithi (the fifth day) of the lunar fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada or Bhadraba (August–September), the day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
This is the most important social festival of Western Odisha and adjoining areas of Simdega in
Jharkhand, where Odia culture is much predominant.Incorrect
Nuakhai Juhar
Nuakhai Nuakhai or Nuakhai is an agricultural festival mainly observed by people of Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh.
It is celebrated at the time when the newly grown Kharif crop (autumn crop) of rice started
ripening.
According to the calendar it is observed on Panchami tithi (the fifth day) of the lunar fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada or Bhadraba (August–September), the day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
This is the most important social festival of Western Odisha and adjoining areas of Simdega in
Jharkhand, where Odia culture is much predominant. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Council for Transgender Persons, consider the following statements:
1. The Minority Affairs Minister would be the chairperson of the Council.
2. Council will also have a presentation from the transgender community.Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
National Council for Transgender Persons
It has been a requirement under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
The Social Justice Minister would be the chairperson of the Council.
The members would include officials of the Ministries of Health, MHA, MoHUA, Minority Affairs, HRD etc. among others.
The council also includes five nominated members from the transgender community.
Its mandate
The council would work with States to ensure that transgender welfare boards are set up in all States and essential needs of the community, like housing, food, healthcare and education are met.Incorrect
Explanation:
National Council for Transgender Persons
It has been a requirement under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
The Social Justice Minister would be the chairperson of the Council.
The members would include officials of the Ministries of Health, MHA, MoHUA, Minority Affairs, HRD etc. among others.
The council also includes five nominated members from the transgender community.
Its mandate
The council would work with States to ensure that transgender welfare boards are set up in all States and essential needs of the community, like housing, food, healthcare and education are met. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following statements is/are correct about the Gorumara National Park?
1. It is located in the Eastern Himalayas’ submontane Terai belt.
2. This region has rolling forests and riverine grasslands and is known as the Dooars in Arunachal Pradesh.Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Explanation:
Gorumara NP
It is located in the Eastern Himalayas’ submontane Terai belt.
This region has rolling forests and riverine grasslands, and is known as the Dooars in West Bengal.
The park is located on the flood plains of the Murti River and Raidak River. The major river of the park is the Jaldhaka river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra river system.
In this regard, Gorumara is a significant watershed area between the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems.
The park is rich in large herbivores including Indian rhinoceros, gaur, Asian elephant, sloth bear, chital, and sambar deer. Small herbivores include barking deer, hog deer and wild boar.
About Gaur
The Gaur called the Indian bison, is native to South and Southeast Asia and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986.
It is the largest species among the wild cattle.
The domesticated form of the gaur is called gayal (Bos frontalis) or mithun.Incorrect
Explanation:
Gorumara NP
It is located in the Eastern Himalayas’ submontane Terai belt.
This region has rolling forests and riverine grasslands, and is known as the Dooars in West Bengal.
The park is located on the flood plains of the Murti River and Raidak River. The major river of the park is the Jaldhaka river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra river system.
In this regard, Gorumara is a significant watershed area between the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems.
The park is rich in large herbivores including Indian rhinoceros, gaur, Asian elephant, sloth bear, chital, and sambar deer. Small herbivores include barking deer, hog deer and wild boar.
About Gaur
The Gaur called the Indian bison, is native to South and Southeast Asia and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986.
It is the largest species among the wild cattle.
The domesticated form of the gaur is called gayal (Bos frontalis) or mithun. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsRecognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to:
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Explanation: Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme was launched to certify construction workers in five states initially, Haryana, Odisha, Telangana, Delhi and Chhattisgarh, in skills acquired through traditional channels.
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Explanation: Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme was launched to certify construction workers in five states initially, Haryana, Odisha, Telangana, Delhi and Chhattisgarh, in skills acquired through traditional channels.
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question 2nd of prelims daily has some error i think option “b” is correct and it is showing correct answer as option “a”. Please rectify my query
asked incorrect