Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 07:40

Q1. In India, the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office in the same manner as:
(a) A Judge of the Supreme Court
(b) Governor
(c) The Comptroller and Auditor General
(d) The Attorney General of India

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 04:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
What are the systemic policy lags in India’s fiscal domain? Comment on a futuristic vision of fiscal federalism in India.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Dec 2022 14:30

12 DEC 2022 Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Dec 2022 05:59

Q3. As provided by the Constitution of India, the maximum gap between two sessions of the Parliament can't be what?
(a) 2 months
(b) 6 weeks
(c) 6 months
(d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Dec 2022 05:58

Q1. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Article 74: Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to Lok Sabha
2. Article 77: Conduct of Business of Government of India
3. Article 78: Duty of the Prime Minister with respect to the President.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Dec 2022 05:19

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws under it? Justify your stand with suitable examples.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Dec 2022 13:05

REF: The Indian Express- Nov 28- Why DBT schemes need to fix the problem of tenant farmers

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Dec 2022 08:01

Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to powers of a High Court:
1. It can confirm the death sentence awarded by a subordinate court only if there is an appeal by the convicted person.
2. Like the Supreme Court, the High Court is also a court of record.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Dec 2022 08:00

Q1. The Kendriya Hindi Samiti, constituted in the year 1967 is chaired by____________
(a) The President of India
(b) The Vice President of India
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Dec 2022 14:31

10 DEC 2022 Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Dec 2022 07:33

Q4. Consider the following statements about Ad hoc judge:

1. He is appointed by the Chief Justice of India when there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court.
2. Chief Justice of India uses his own discretion in appointment of ad hoc judge.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Dec 2022 07:28

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Justice of India:
1. The Second Judges Case of 1993 provided for only the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court to be appointed as chief justice of India.
2. The Constitution authorised the chief justice of India to appoint any place as the seat of the Supreme Court with the approval of the President.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Dec 2022 07:26

Ref: PAN number likely to be used as unique identifier for businesses for single-window clearance, The new Indian Express 05 Dec 2022,

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Dec 2022 12:31

Ref: Faith and freedom: On combating forcible religious conversion dt. The hindu 06-12-
2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Dec 2022 06:48

Q3. Consider the following statements with reference to All India Judicial Services (AIJS):
1. The provision of AIJS was included in Article 312 of the Constitution through the 42nd Amendment, 1976.
2. Many states and high courts have opposed the idea on the ground that it would violate the idea of federalism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 04:30

REF: PIB- Nov 27- Indo-Danish Hon'ble Ministers launch White Paper highlighting ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’ at IWA World Water Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Dec 2022 04:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Has the division of subjects into Centre, state and concurrent lists served its objective? Are there any challenges pertaining to the division of subjects? Critically examine.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Dec 2022 06:00

Q4. Pick the correct option about “eGramSwaraj”:
1. It is a portal launched to strengthen e-Governance in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) throughout the country.
2. It is launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
Select the following:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Dec 2022 05:59

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Zonal Councils in India:
1. They are the constitutional bodies.
2. They aim at promoting cooperation and coordination between states, union territories and the Centre.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Dec 2022 05:25

Reference : Gujarat exit polls analysis: BJP firm favourite, but AAP gains may herald momentous shift The Indian Express 06-12-2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Dec 2022 14:31

11 DEC 2022 Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Dec 2022 08:02

Q4. Consider the following statements:
1. Not only the appointment, but the transfer of judges from one court to another is also looked after by the collegium system.
2. When a Judge is transferred, the compensatory allowance he gets, is determined by the Parliament by law.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Dec 2022 08:01

Q2. The UPSC submits its Annual Report to:
(a) The President
(b) Department of Personnel & Training
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The Parliament

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Dec 2022 07:53

Ref: Why is the NJAC verdict at the centre of the impasse over appointment of judges? The Hindu, Dt. 9 Dec 2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Dec 2022 13:07

Ref: SC imposes ₹1 lakh costs on PIL litigant who wants sect leader to be declared ‘Paramatma’, The Hindu, Dt. 5 Dec 2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Dec 2022 07:31

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding Supreme Court and High Courts are correct?

1. Number of judges in the Supreme Court can be increased by the parliament whereas number of judges in the High Court can be increased by the President.
2. Impeachment process of judge of the Supreme Court and High court is same.
3. Salaries, allowances, and pensions of the judges of both Supreme and High Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) None
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Dec 2022 07:27

Q1. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not cover which of the following matters?
1. Disputes arising between the Government of India and one or more States.
2. Inter-state water disputes.
3. Enforcement of fundamental rights.

Select the following:
a) 1, 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 3 only
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Dec 2022 14:30

09 DEC 2022 MCQs Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Dec 2022 06:49

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High Court:
1. High Court can issue writs to enforce both fundamental rights and legal rights.
2. A Supreme Court cannot refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Dec 2022 06:47

Q2. Which of the following statements about the judiciary is/are incorrect?
1. Judiciary can strike down its own judgement if it goes against the spirit of the Constitution.
2. A citizen can approach directly to the Supreme Court if any of his/her Fundamental Rights are violated.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none