POLITY

Question 1

HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM?

Answer 1

• FIRST SUNG ON 27th DECEMBER 1911 AT THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS SESSION IN KOLKATA.
• INSPIRED BY THE MELODY OF RAAG ALHIYA BILAWAL.
• RABINDRANATH TAGORE PROVIDED AN ENGLISH INTERPRETATION TITLED “THE MORNING SONG OF INDIA” IN 1919.
• SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE PLAYED A ROLE IN POPULARIZING THE SONG DURING INDIA’S FREEDOM STRUGGLE.

Question 2

A PERSON ABETS THE DOING OF A THING, IF SHE?

Answer 2

1. INSTIGATES ANY PERSON TO DO THAT THING OR
2. ENGAGES WITH ONE OR MORE OTHERS IN A CONSPIRACY FOR THE DOING OF THAT THING OR
3. INTENTIONALLY AIDS, BY ANY ACT OR ILLEGAL OMISSION, THE DOING OF THAT THING.

Question 3

NODAL AGENCY OF ONE NATION, ONE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM?

Answer 3

MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.

Question 4

MEMBERS OF SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE SELECTION OF NAMES FOR CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER?

Answer 4

1. LAW MINISTER
2. TWO SECRETARIES (OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING).

Question 5

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE POST OF THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER?

Answer 5

HOLDING (OR HAVING HELD) A POST EQUIVALENT TO THE SECRETARY TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.

Question 6

MEMBERS OF SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR SELECTION OF NAMES FOR CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER?

Answer 6

• THE PRIME MINISTER
• A CABINET MINISTER
• LEADER OF OPPOSITION.

Question 7

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER AND ELECTION COMMISSIONER WILL BE EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF_________.

Answer 7

SUPREME COURT JUDGE.

Question 8

WHAT IS ENFORCEMENT CASE INFORMATION REPORT (ECIR)?

Answer 8

AN ECIR IS A FORMAL DOCUMENT THAT RECORDS THE COMPLAINT LODGED BY THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE REGARDING A PARTICULAR CASE.

Question 9

KEY FEATURES OF ECIR?

Answer 9

• INTERNAL DOCUMENT:- THE ECIR IS AN INTERNAL DOCUMENT MEANT FOR THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE’S USE.
• NO MENTION IN PMLA ACT:- THE ECIR IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING ACT (PMLA) OR ITS RULES.
• NOT EQUIVALENT TO AN FIR:- ECIR CANNOT BE EQUATED WITH A FIRST INFORMATION REPORT (FIR), WHICH IS TYPICALLY FILLED IN CRIMINAL CASES.

Question 10

DISCLOSURE OF ECIR IN ARREST CASES?

Answer 10

• IT IS NOT MANDATORY FOR THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE ECIR TO THE CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL IN EVERY CASE.
• HOWEVER, THE ED MUST DISCLOSE THE GROUNDS FOR ARREST AT THE TIME OF MAKING AN ARREST, AS PER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

Question 11

KEY OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CREATION OF BANGLADESH?

Answer 11

1. OPERATION SEARCHLIGHT
2. OPERATION JACKPOT
3. OPERATION TRIDENT
4. BATTLE OF LONGEWALA

Question 12

WHAT WAS OPERATION SEARCHLIGHT?

Answer 12

A PAKISTANI MILITARY OPERATION AIMED AT SUPPRESSING THE BENGALI NATIONALIST MOVEMENT IN EAST PAKISTAN, MARKED BY WIDESPREAD ATROCITIES, INCLUDING GENOCIDE, KILLINGS, AND RAPES.

Question 13

WHAT WAS OPERATION JACKPOT?

Answer 13

INDIA SUPPORTED THE MUKTI BAHINI (BANGLADESHI FREEDOM FIGHTERS) WITH TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND LOGICAL SUPPORT TO AID THE LIBERATION MOVEMENT.

Question 14

WHAT WAS OPERATION TRIDENT?

Answer 14

A SUCCESSFUL INDIAN NAVY OPERATION THAT ATTACKED THE KARACHI HARBOR.

Question 15

WHAT WAS THE BATTLE OF LONGEWALA?

Answer 15

IT WAS FOUGHT AT THE INDIAN BORDER POST OF LONGEWALA, IN THE THAR DESERT OF RAJASTHAN.

Question 16

ABOUT E-VISA SYSTEM IN INDIA?

Answer 16

• IT SIMPLIFIES THE VISA APPLICATION PROCESS BY ALLOWING TRAVELERS TO APPLY AND RECIEVE THEIR VISA ONLINE WITHOUT NEEDING TO VISIT AN INDIAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.
• IT IS NON EXTENDABLE AND NON CONVERTIBLE, MEANING IT CANNOT BE CHANGED INTO ANOTHER VISA TYPE OR EXTENDED BEYOND ITS VALIDITY PERIOD.

Question 17

NODAL MINISTRY FOR E VISA?

Answer 17

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Question 18

ENTRIES THROUGH E VISAS?

Answer 18

• THE E VISA IS ALSO NOT MEANT FOR LAND CROSSINGS INTO INDIA.
• ENTRY THROUGH E VISAS IS ALLOWED ONLY AT 31 DESIGNATED AIRPORTS AND 5 MAJOR SEAPORTS IN INDIA.

Question 19

E VISA IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR?

Answer 19

1. CITIZENS OF PAKISTAN
2. DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL PASSPORT HOLDERS
3. VISITING RESTRICTED, PROTECTED, OR CANTONMENT AREAS WITHOUT PERMISSION.
4. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENDORSED ON A PARENT’S OR A SPOUSE’S PASSPORT I.E. EACH INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE A SEPARATE PASSPORT.
5. EMPLOYMENT, NGO WORK, OR JOURNALISM.
6. SHORT TERM VOLUNTARY WORK (UP TO ONE MONTH, UNPAID) IS PERMITTED.

Question 20

WHAT IS BHOO KANOON?

Answer 20

• UTTARAKHAND CABINET HAS APPROVED A NEW LAND LAW, KNOWN AS ‘BHOO KANOON.
• THESE LAWS ARE AIMED AT REGULATING THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND RESIDENTIAL LANDS BY NON RESIDENTS OF UTTARAKHAND IN THE 11 HILL DISTRICTS.

Question 21

ARTICLE 101 (4) OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION?

Answer 21

• IF FOR A PERIOD OF 60 DAYS A MEMBER OF EITHER HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT IS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE HOUSE ABSENT FROM ALL MEETINGS THEREOF, THE HOUSE MAY DECLARE HIS SEAT VACANT.
• THE 60 DAYS, HOWEVER, DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR ANY PERIOD DURING WHICH THE HOUSE IS PROROGUED OR IS ADJOURNED FOR MORE THAN FOUR CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
• EFFECTIVELY, THE PERIOD OF ABSENCE IS ONLY CALCULATED BASED ON THE ACTUAL SITTINGS OF PARLIAMENT.

Question 22

AADHAR ACT ORIGINALLY ALLOWED FOR DATA STORAGE FOR 5 YEARS, BUT THE SUPREME COURT HAS RULED THAT AADHAAR METADATA CAN ONLY BE STORED FOR _______ PERIOD.

Answer 22

6 MONTHS.

Question 23

THE INTER STATE COUNCIL WAS FIRST ESTABLISHED ON 28 MAY 1990 BY A PRESIDENTIAL ORDER ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE _________.

Answer 23

SARKARIA COMMISSION.

Question 24

HEADQUARTERS AND GOVERNANCE OF CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE (CISF)?

Answer 24

HEADQUARTERS IS LOCATED IN NEW DELHI AND WORKS DIRECTLY UNDER THE UNION MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Question 25

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE (CISF)?

Answer 25

LED BY A DIRECTOR GENERAL (IPS OFFICER) AND ASSISTED BY AN ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL (IPS OFFICER).

Question 26

WHAT IS MERCY PETITION?

Answer 26

- A MERCY PETITION IS A FORMAL REQUEST MADE BY AN INDIVIDUAL SENTENCED TO DEATH OR IMPRISONMENT, SEEKING CLEMENCY FROM THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA (UNDER ARTICLE 72) OR THE GOVERNOR OF A STATE (UNDER ARTICLE 161). - THIS POWER ALLOWS FOR PARDONS, REPRIEVES, RESPITES, REMISSIONS, OR COMMUTATIONS OF SENTENCES.

Question 27

WHO WAS THE FIRST INDIAN WOMAN TO BE NOMINATED IN RAJYA SABHA?

Answer 27

RUKMINI DEVI ARUNDALE.

Question 28

DOES ELECTORS PHOTO IDENTIFY CARD (EPIC) GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO VOTE?

Answer 28

THE EPIC IS ONLY AN IDENTIFY DOCUMENT. IT DOES NOT GIVE THE HOLDER THE RIGHT TO VOTE, WHICH IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHOSE NAMES ARE IN ELECTORAL ROLL OF THEIR CONSTITUENCY.

Question 29

CONTENTS OF ELECTORS PHOTO IDENTIFY CARD (EPIC)?

Answer 29

- AS PER THE ECI's MANUAL ON ELECTORAL ROLLS, 2023, "EVERY EPIC IS ISSUED UNDER A UNIQUE EPIC NUMBER"- AN ALPHANUMERIC SERIES WITH THREE ALPHABETICAL CODES FOLLOWED BY A SEVEN DIGIT NUMBER. - THIS NUMBER INCLUDES A FUNCTIONAL UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER (FUSN) FOR EACH ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY.

Question 30

BENEFITS OF CLASSICAL STATUS TO A LANGUAGE?

Answer 30

1. ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH SUPPORT- ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR STUDIES IN CLASSICAL LANGUAGES. 2. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: TWO MAJOR ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR SCHOLARS IN CLASSICAL LANGUAGES. 3. PROFESSIONAL CHAIRS: UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (UGC) IS REQUESTED TO CREATE ACADEMIC CHAIRS FOR THE LANGUAGES IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES. 4. CULTURAL RECOGNITION: THE RECOGNITION HONOURS THE LITEARARY AND HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF THESE LANGUAGES TO INDIAN HERITAGE. 5. JOB CREATION: THE PRESERVATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND DIGITIZATION OF ANCIENT TEXTS WILL CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN FIELDS LIKE ARCHIVING, TRANSLATION, PUBLISHING, AND DIGITAL MEDIA.

Question 31

LINGUISTIC EXPERTS COMMITTEE: CRITERIA FOR CLASSICAL LANGUAGE?

Answer 31

1. HIGH ANTIQUITY OF ITS EARLY TEXTS/RECORDED HISTORY OVER A PERIOD 1500-2000 YEARS. 2. A BODY OF ANCIENT LITERATURE/TEXTS, WHICH IS CONSIDERED A HERITAGE BY GENERATIONS OF SPEAKERS. 3. KNOWLEDGE TEXTS, ESPECIALLY PROSE TEXTS IN ADDITION TO POETRY, EPIGRAPHICAL AND INSCRIPTIONAL EVIDENCE. 4. THE CLASSICAL LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE COULD BE DISTINCT FROM ITS CURRENT FORM OR COULD BE DISCONTINUOUS WITH ITS LATER FORMS OF ITS OFFSHOOTS.

Question 32

5 MORE CLASSICAL LANGUAGES TO BE ADDED?

Answer 32

1. MARATHI 2. PALI 3. PRAKRIT 4. ASSAMESE 5. BENGALI.

Question 33

WHAT IS ERONET?

Answer 33

ELECTORAL ROLL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS A WEB BASED SOLUTION DEVELOPED FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS TO HANDLE VOTER REGISTRATION, MIGRATION, AND DELETION PROCESSES.

Question 34

FREQUENCY AND PERIODICITY OF CENSUS UNDER THE CENSUS OF INDIA ACT OF 1948?

Answer 34

- THE ACT PROVIDES THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR CARRYING OUT THE CENSUS. - NEITHER THE CONSTITUTION NOR THE ACT PROVIDES THE FREQUENCY AND PERIODICITY TO CONDUCT THE CENSUS EXERCISE.

Question 35

CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS OF THE CIVIL REGISTRATION SYSTEM (CRS)?

Answer 35

FALLS UNDER THE CONCURRENT LIST OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA.

Question 36

DEFINE THE CIVIL REGISTRATION SYSTEM (CRS)?

Answer 36

THE CRS IS THE RECORDING OF VITAL EVENTS, SPECIFICALLY BIRTHS, DEATHS AND STILLBIRTHS.

Question 37

WHAT IS ZERO FIRST INFORMATION REPORT (FIR)?

Answer 37

- IT REFERS TO AN FIR THAT CAN BE REGISTERED AT ANY POLICE STATION IRRESPECTIVE OF JURISDICTION OR THE AREA WHERE THE CRIME WAS COMMITTED, IN CASE OF COGNISABLE OFFENSES. - IT IS THEN SENT TO THE POLICE STATION CONCERNED, WHICH COULD EVEN BE IN ANOTHER STATE, FOR RE-REGISTRATION AS A REGULAR FIR.

Question 38

ORIGIN OF ZERO FIR?

Answer 38

- THE PROVISION OF ZERO FIR WAS ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION ON THE REPORT OF THE JUSTICE VERMA COMMITTEE. - THE JUSTICE VERMA COMMITTEE WAS FORMED AFTER THE 2012 NIRBHAYA GANG RAPE CASE.

Question 39

WHAT IS REASONABLE CLASSIFICATION?

Answer 39

- THE REASONABLE CLASSIFICATION IS A LEGAL DOCTRINE ESTABLISHED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA TO DETERMINE WHEN A LAW CAN DEVIATE FROM THE RIGHT TO EQUALITY UNDER ARTICLE 14 OF THE CONSTITUTION. - IT ALLOWS THE STATE TO CREATE SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS IF THEY ARE BASED ON VALID AND JUSTIFIABLE CRITERIA FOR POLICY REASONS. - THE DOCTRINE ENSURES THAT EQUAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN TO EQUALS, BUT DIFFERENT TREATMENT CAN BE GIVEN TO UNEQUALS.

Question 40

TWIN TEST FOR REASONABLE CLASSIFICATION?

Answer 40

- INTELLIGIBLE DIFFERENTIA:- THE LAW MUST CLASSIFY PEOPLE OR SITUATIONS BASED ON CLEAR AND RATIONAL DIFFERENCES (e.g., ECONOMIC STATUS, OCCUPATION, OR GENDER). EXAMPLE: SPECIAL LAWS FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS LIKE WOMEN, CHILDREN, OR THE ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS. - RATIONAL NEXUS WITH THE LAW'S OBJECTIVE:- THERE MUST BE A REASONABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CLASSIFICATION AND THE OBJECTIVE OF THE LAW.

Question 41

WHAT IS EMOCRACY?

Answer 41

- EMOCRACY IS A TERM USED TO DESCRIBE A SHIFT IN GOVERNANCE WHERE EMOTIONS PLAY A DOMINANT ROLE IN SHAPING POLICIES, DEBATES, AND PUBLIC OPINION. - UNLIKE DEMOCRACY, WHICH IS BASED ON REASONED DECISION MAKING AND CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES, EMOCRACY THRIVES ON EMOTIONAL APPEAL, OFTEN LEADING TO POPULISM AND IMPULSIVE POLICY CHOICES.

Question 42

COMPOSITION OF NATIONALIST JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION?

Answer 42

1. THE CJI AS EX OFFICIO CHAIRPERSON; 2. TWO SENIOR MOST SUPREME COURT JUDGES AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS; 3. THE UNION MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER; AND 4. TWO EMINENT PERSONS FROM CIVIL SOCIETY TO BE NOMINATED BY A COMMITTEE COMPRISING THE CJI, THE PRIME MINISTER, AND THE LEADER OF OPPOSITION IN LOK SABHA. (ONE OF THE EMINENT PERSONS WAS TO BE NOMINATED FROM SC/ST/OBC/MINORITIES OR WOMEN).

Question 43

NATIONAL JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION (NJAC) ACT, 2014 EMPOWERED?

Answer 43

- THE NJAC ACT, THE SUPPORTING LEGISLATION, EMPOWERED ANY TWO MEMBERS OF THE NJAC TO VETO A RECOMMENDATION IF THEY DID NOT AGREE WITH IT. - THE LAW ALSO SAID THAT THE CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT WOULD INCLUDE SENIORITY, REGIONAL REPRESENTATION, ETC.