Daily Quiz 8 July 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Denisovans were an extinct group of archaic humans who lived in Asia during the Pleistocene epoch. They are known primarily through their DNA extracted from fossils.
• The name “Denisovan” comes from Denisova Cave, located in the Altai Mountains of Siberia, Russia. While there are many cave systems in India, Denisova Cave is the specific site where the first Denisovan fossils were found. (Option (b) is correct)
• Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago, while Denisovans were a human relative that lived much more recently.Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2437993-ancient-denisovans-hunted-snow-leopards-on-the-tibetan-plateau/ (Related Article in Indian Express and thus UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ on similar topic mentioned here)
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Denisovans were an extinct group of archaic humans who lived in Asia during the Pleistocene epoch. They are known primarily through their DNA extracted from fossils.
• The name “Denisovan” comes from Denisova Cave, located in the Altai Mountains of Siberia, Russia. While there are many cave systems in India, Denisova Cave is the specific site where the first Denisovan fossils were found. (Option (b) is correct)
• Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago, while Denisovans were a human relative that lived much more recently.Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2437993-ancient-denisovans-hunted-snow-leopards-on-the-tibetan-plateau/ (Related Article in Indian Express and thus UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ on similar topic mentioned here)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In which of the following judgement did Supreme Court recognise a right to be “free from the adverse impacts of climate change”?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- K. Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India is the landmark judgement, delivered in April 2024, which recognized the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change under Articles 14 and 21 of the Indian Constitution (Right to Life and Equality). (Option (a) is correct)
- Navtej Singh Johar vs. Union of India (2018) dealt with decriminalizing homosexuality.
- Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017) recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- K. Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India is the landmark judgement, delivered in April 2024, which recognized the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change under Articles 14 and 21 of the Indian Constitution (Right to Life and Equality). (Option (a) is correct)
- Navtej Singh Johar vs. Union of India (2018) dealt with decriminalizing homosexuality.
- Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017) recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The concept of special category status (SCS) came about based on the recommendations which of the following:
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Venkatachaliah Commission refers to the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) headed by Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, which was set up in 2000 to suggest possible amendments to the Constitution. (Option (a) is incorrect)
- Punchhi Commission refers to the Commission on Centre-State Relations headed by Justice M.M. Punchhi, constituted in 2007 to look into the new issues of Centre-State relations. (Option (b) is incorrect)
- Tenth Finance Commission, constituted in 1992, dealt with the distribution of financial resources between the central government and the states for the period 1995-2000. (Option (c) is incorrect)
- The concept of Special Category Status (SCS) was introduced by the Fifth Finance Commission in 1969. This status was granted to certain states that were disadvantaged in terms of geography, economy, and infrastructure, to help them overcome these challenges.
- Special Category Status was given to states that had difficult terrain, low population density, high percentage of tribal population, strategic international borders, economic backwardness, and non-viable state finances. (Option (d) is correct)
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Venkatachaliah Commission refers to the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) headed by Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, which was set up in 2000 to suggest possible amendments to the Constitution. (Option (a) is incorrect)
- Punchhi Commission refers to the Commission on Centre-State Relations headed by Justice M.M. Punchhi, constituted in 2007 to look into the new issues of Centre-State relations. (Option (b) is incorrect)
- Tenth Finance Commission, constituted in 1992, dealt with the distribution of financial resources between the central government and the states for the period 1995-2000. (Option (c) is incorrect)
- The concept of Special Category Status (SCS) was introduced by the Fifth Finance Commission in 1969. This status was granted to certain states that were disadvantaged in terms of geography, economy, and infrastructure, to help them overcome these challenges.
- Special Category Status was given to states that had difficult terrain, low population density, high percentage of tribal population, strategic international borders, economic backwardness, and non-viable state finances. (Option (d) is correct)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Article 105 of the Indian Constitution:
- It grants members of Parliament freedom of speech in Parliament.
- It provides immunity to members of Parliament from legal action for any speech or vote in Parliament.
- It includes provisions for the privileges of parliamentary committees.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Article 105 explicitly provides that no member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in Parliament or any committee thereof. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Article 105 provides immunity to members of Parliament from legal action for any speech or vote in Parliament is one of the key privileges under Article 105, ensuring that MPs can perform their duties without fear of legal repercussions for their parliamentary activities. (Statement 2 is correct)
- While Article 105 does cover the privileges of MPs, it does not specifically mention parliamentary committees. The privileges of parliamentary committees are generally covered under the same umbrella of parliamentary privileges, but not explicitly in Article 105. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Article 105 explicitly provides that no member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in Parliament or any committee thereof. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Article 105 provides immunity to members of Parliament from legal action for any speech or vote in Parliament is one of the key privileges under Article 105, ensuring that MPs can perform their duties without fear of legal repercussions for their parliamentary activities. (Statement 2 is correct)
- While Article 105 does cover the privileges of MPs, it does not specifically mention parliamentary committees. The privileges of parliamentary committees are generally covered under the same umbrella of parliamentary privileges, but not explicitly in Article 105. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN):
- It focusses on increasing telecom connectivity in rural areas.
- It will replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
- Contributions towards the DBN will first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The Digital Bharat Nidhi aims to increase telecom connectivity in rural areas, as mentioned in the content: “The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on July 4 released draft rules to operationalise the Digital Bharat Nidhi, in a fresh attempt by the central government at increasing telecom connectivity in rural areas.. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Digital Bharat Nidhi would replace the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which is a pool of funds generated by a 5 per cent Universal Service Levy charged upon all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). (Statement 2 is correct)
- As per the Telecom Act, contributions made by telecom companies towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi will first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI). All revenues that the government receives, including loans raised and all money received in repayment of loans, are credited to the CFI. The government also incurs its expenditures from this fund. (Statement 3 is correct)
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The Digital Bharat Nidhi aims to increase telecom connectivity in rural areas, as mentioned in the content: “The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on July 4 released draft rules to operationalise the Digital Bharat Nidhi, in a fresh attempt by the central government at increasing telecom connectivity in rural areas.. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Digital Bharat Nidhi would replace the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which is a pool of funds generated by a 5 per cent Universal Service Levy charged upon all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). (Statement 2 is correct)
- As per the Telecom Act, contributions made by telecom companies towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi will first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI). All revenues that the government receives, including loans raised and all money received in repayment of loans, are credited to the CFI. The government also incurs its expenditures from this fund. (Statement 3 is correct)
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