The famous Agricultural Festival in Arunachal Pradesh, which involves the sacrifice of fowls, eggs and animals to the gods and celebrated by the Apatani tribal people, is known as 4. Lossar Boori-boot Dree Nyokum a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer : c Dree Festival is an Apatani agricultural rite. It involves the sacrifice of fowls, eggs and animals to the gods Tamu, Metii and Danyi Pilo(Sun and Moon God). This rite is observed by the Apatanis in Arunachal Pradesh, India. UNESCO has proposed the Apatani valley for inclusion as a World Heritage Site for its "extremely high productivity" and "unique" way of preserving the ecology. 0 Consider the following statements. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). It is responsible for appraisal of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.
Answer : c a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 The committee is also responsible for appraisal of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the enviornment including experimental field trials. GEAC is chaired by the Special Secretary/Additional Secretary of MoEF&CC and co-chaired by a representative from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Presently, it has 24 members and meets every month to review the applications in the areas indicated above. 0 Consider the following statements. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution founded in 199 Its headquarters is in London. It is owned by European Union member states only. Answer : a Recently India joined as a member. The EBRD is owned by 65 countries and two EU institutions (European Union and the European Investment Bank). Despite its public sector shareholders, it invests in private enterprises, together with commercial partners. The EBRD is not to be confused with the European Investment Bank (EIB), which
is owned by EU member states and is used to support EU policy. 04. Consider the following statements. The mineral Vaterite is a form (polymorph) of Calcium Carbonate. It is also known as mu-calcium carbonate. It can be found on the leaves of Alphine plants. Scientists have found the mineral Vaterite. It is a form (polymorph) of calcium carbonate. It is a dominant component of the protective silvery-white crust that forms on the leaves of a number of alpine plants. Naturally occurring vaterite is rarely found on Earth. For the first time it has been found to be associated with plants. 05. Consider the following statements. Know India Programme is a flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs It aims to engage with Indian origin youth of age between 18-30 years to enhance their awareness about India. Minimum qualification required for participating in KIP is graduation from a recognized University /Institute or enrolled for graduation and ability to speak in English.
The program aims to enhance their awareness about India, its cultural heritage, art and to familiarise them with various aspects of contemporary India. Know India Programme is a 25 days programme (excluding international travel) during which the participant will visit Delhi, Agra and a select state in India along with visits to places of historical, cultural, religious significance. 06. Which of the following authority can take decision on questions related to disqualification of Members of Parliament? The President The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha The Speaker of the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below: The President s decision is final on the question whether a member is disqualified subject to any of the disqualification provisions mentioned in the Constitution and the Representation of the People s Act, 195 The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the Chairman in the case of Rajya Sabha and Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha (and not by the president of India). 07. Consider the following statements regarding the Members of the Parliament in India:
Members of Parliament shall transact business in the House in any of the languages mentioned in Schedule VIII. Members of Parliament discussing the conduct of judges of the Supreme Court would attract the contempt of the Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 The business in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or in English: Provided that the Chairman of the Council of States or Speaker of the House of the People, or Person acting as such, as the Case may be, may permit any member who cannot adequately express himself in Hindi or in English to address the House in his mother tongue (not only Scheduled languages). No discussions shall take place in Parliament with respect to the conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of his duties except upon a motion for presenting an address to the President praying for the removal of the Judge. The validity of any proceedings in Parliament shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure and hence it will not come under the purview of the contempt of the court.even if there is any violation of these limits it would still be a matter exclusively for Parliament to deal with and the courts would have no jurisdiction to look into the matter. 08. The Special Indian Forces unit, which is under the Ministry of Home Affairs and who are often referred as Black Cats, is which of the following one? 4. Rapid Action Force National Security Guard Special Protection Guard Special Frontier Force a. 1
b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer : b NSG is under the authority of Ministry of Home Affairs (India), However it is not categorised under the uniform nomenclature of Central Armed Police Forces. It has a Special Forces mandate, and its core operational capability is provided by the Special Action Group (SAG) which is drawn from the Indian Army. 09. Which of the following is considered as legislative powers of the President? 4. The Power of the President to consult Supreme Court on matters of public importance. The Power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament. The Power of the President to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner. The Power of the President to appoint the chiefs of the Indian Armed Forces. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer : b Some of the legislative powers of the President are as follows: (a) He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha. He can also summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. (b) He can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year. (c) He can send messages to the Houses of Parliament, whether with respect to a bill pending in the Parliament or otherwise.
(d) He can appoint any member of the Lok Sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant. 10. With reference to the special provisions related to the Delhi administration, consider the following statements: Delhi is the only union territory which has the legislative assembly since Independence. The sixty ninth amendment of the Constitution has renamed the Union Territory of Delhi as the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? Answer : a a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Along with Delhi, Puducherry has a legislative assembly. Sixty ninth Amendment Act, 1991, to the Constitution of India, declared the Union Territory of Delhi to be formally known as National Capital Territory of Delhi. It also supplements the constitutional provisions relating to the Legislative Assembly and the Council of Ministers and related matters.