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#Social stock exchange
What is this?
Answer: A Social Stock Exchange allows the listing of a Non-Profit Organization on stock exchanges that provide an alternative fund-raising structure.
👉The SSE is designed to act as a medium between social enterprises and fund providers, enabling the former to raise funds from the public through the stock exchange mechanism.
👉Social enterprises are commercial enterprises that have a primary goal of addressing a social or environmental issue, rather than maximizing profits for shareholders.
👉SSE identifies social enterprises as those organizations that engage in creating a positive impact in society.
👉They can be either not-for-profit organizations or for-profit social enterprises. NPOs are set up as charitable associations and work for the welfare of society, while for-profit social enterprises operate with a view to generating profits alongside achieving their social objectives.
What are the Aims and Objectives of Indian SSE?
Answer for yesterday's question:
Answer of Question 1:- D
D
Explanation: Article 101: A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of Parliament
A. if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder.
B. if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court
C. if he is an undischarged insolvent
D. if he is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgement of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State
E. if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament Explanation For the purposes of this clause a person shall not be deemed to hold an office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State by reason only that he is a Minister either for the Union or for such STATE.
The statement given qualifies for disqualification as per RPA.
Answer of question 2: B
Explanation:
• Appropriation Bill gives power to the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for meeting the expenditure during the financial year.
As per article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.
• The amount withdrawn is used to meet the current expenditure during the financial year.
• While the Finance bill contains provisions on financing the expenditure of the government, an Appropriation Bill specifies the quantum and purpose for withdrawing money.
• Both appropriation and finance bills are classified as money bills which do not require the explicit consent of the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha only discusses them and returns the bills.
Answer of question 3: B
Answer of question 4: B
•Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is a not-for-profit, industry body on data protection in India, setup by NASSCOM, committed to making the cyberspace safe, secure and trusted by establishing best practices, standards and initiatives in cyber security and privacy.
Answer of question 5: B
• India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) is a transformative initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India to provide a data exchange platform to Indian cities.
• IUDX serves as a seamless interface for data providers and data users, including ULBs, to share, request, and access datasets related to cities, urban governance, and urban service delivery.
• The platform has been developed by the Smart Cities Mission and is implemented by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
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Consider the following statements regarding “Data Security Council of India”:
1. It has been established by CERT in collaboration with business conglomerates.
2. It endeavors to increase India’s share in the global security product and services market through global trade development initiatives.
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Consider the following Statements with respect to “Annual Financial Statement”:
1.It is a constitutional obligation to mention Revenue and Capital Expenditure in the Budget.
2.The Appropriation Bill contains the expenditure exceeding the amount shown in the Annual Financial Statement.
3.An amendment to reduce tax can be brought under Finance Bill Only.
ANSWER OF YESTERDAYS QUIZ HAS BEEN UPDATED
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Why Rules were changed and What were the changes ?
1. Many formal recyclers focuses only at segregation stage and later on sending e waste to informal sector. Now A "Digitised systems approach" have been introduced to standardise the e waste value chain.
2. Registration of stakeholders with Central Pollution control Board.
3. Incentivise registered electronic waste recyclers by introducing EPR or Extended Producer Responsibility certificates (which was not part of 2016 Rules).
4. Manufacturers shall use the technology or methods so as to make the end product recyclable and shall ensure that components or parts made by different manufacturers are compatible with each other so as to reduce the quantity of e-waste.
Consider the following statement about the houses of the Parliament:
1. Lok Sabha can be dissolved anytime by the President on the advice of PM.
2. The term of Lok Sabha can be extended when the new government can’t be formed after the completion of the term of Lok Sabha.
3. The President can curtail the term of Rajya Sabha members as per the Rajya Sabha (Term of orders)1952.
4. The term of the fifth Lok Sabha was extended twice in 1975.
Which of the following statements is correct:
a) ODF+ and ODF++ distinction is based on geographical location.
b) ODF+ and ODF++ distinction is based on infrastructural comparison.
c) ODF+ and ODF++ distinction is based on progress made in construction of toilets.
d) Neither a, b, c is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation:
1. It is a special purpose vehicle under Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways.
2. It aims to develop new industrial cities as smart Cities and industrial corridors under PM Gati shakti.
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#Governance GS Paper 2
Context: Allegation of sexual harassment in wresting federation brought a analysis of Sexual harassment at workplace again:
#Governance GS Paper 2
Context: Organ transplantation Guidelines have been changed.
Organ Transplant:
The total number of organ transplants – with organs from both deceased and living donors – increased from 4,990 in 2013 to 15,561 in 2022.
#Polity GS Paper 2
Context: CJI is against the sealed cover report on the findings of the committee Hindenburg report.
(Rule 7 of SC Rules 2013 says CJI or the court can ask any document to be provided in sealed cover.)
We will see in details.
#Context: Disqualification of a candidate and aftermath (VERY IMPORTANT ARTICLE) You cant miss this.
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Consider the following statements with respect to India Urban Data Exchange:
1. It is a transformative initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Communication, Government of India to provide a data exchange platform to Indian cities.
2. Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs is the head of India Urban Data Exchange.
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414. Which is the “Nodal agency” that gives permission to any foreigner to participate in any international event:
a) Ministry of External Affairs
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) PMO
d) Indian Consulate of the departure country
Under the constitution, a person shall be disqualified from being the member of house when:
1.If he is a managing agent in a corporation where the government has at least 20% share.
2.If he is dismissed from the government service for corruption.
3.If he is expelled from the party on which he has been chosen.
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#Governance GS Paper 2
Context: E Waste rule Modified
For the first time in 2012, E Waste Rules came into effect which had introduced Extended Producer responsibility where it was the responsibility of Producer to fix the E Waste. Again 2012 rules were modified in 2018 which has included provisions like Authorisation [A permission given by Central Pollution Control Board ("CPCB") to a producer or importer, for managing EPR with implementation plans and targets outlined in such authorization ]and Product Stewardship.
Again in 2022, E Waste rules were modified which will came into effect in 2023:
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to “Presidential Address” of the House:
1. The Constitution makes it incumbent upon the President to address both Houses of Parliament assembled at the commencement of the first Session after each General Election to the Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first Session each year.
2. No Member can raise questions on the Address by the President.
3. Discussion on matters referred to in the Address takes place on a Motion of Thanks moved by a member and seconded by another Member.
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Fintech Open Hackathon has been launched by:
a) Phone pay and Niti Aayog
b) Paytm and National skill development council.
c) Phone pay and Ministry of Communication
d) Paytm and Niti Aayog
#Governance
Context: Case study on Gender equality
Bihar and Kerala has introduced Menstrual Pain leave
Sexual Harassment at Workplace:-
1. This Act aimed to provide every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status, a safe and secure working environment free from all forms of harassment.
2. This Act covered both the organized and unorganized sectors in India.
3. The Act provided for the establishment of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at each and every office or branches of the organization employing 10 or more employees.
4. It also provided for the establishment of a local complaints committee (LCC) at the district level by the Government where the ICC has not been constituted for the reason being, it having less than 10 employees.
Concerns:-
▶️Lack of initiative on the part of government authorities to monitor the implementation and enforce the law.
▶️The government at the State level has not even bothered to appoint district officers or local committees under the 2013 Act.
▶️There are no appointments of nodal officers or internal complaints committees in certain offices.
▶️There has been no move to ensure the reporting and collection of annual compliance reports from workplaces.
▶️70% of the women do not report sexual harassment by superiors because of fear of repercussions.
▶️Cases that remain pending in court for a long time enhances the agony of victims.
▶️The act does not contain provisions for anonymous complaints.
RULES:
Currently, different states have different rules; the Union government is considering changes to the rules so that there is a standard criterion followed in all states across the country.
1.The upper age limit has been removed as people are now living longer.
2. No Domicile Requirement: Domicile requirement to register as an organ recipient in a particular state has been removed under a ‘One Nation, One Policy’ move. Now a needy patient can register to receive an organ in any state of his or her choice and will also be able to get the surgery done there.
3. There will be no registration fee that states used to charge for this purpose.
Problem in India is Every year, an estimated 1.5-2 lakh people need a kidney transplant and Only around 10,000 got one in 2022.
Other challenges:
👉Lack of awareness: There is a lack of awareness among the general public about the importance of organ donation, the legal framework governing it, and the procedures involved. .
👉Cultural beliefs and superstitions: Some people believe that organ donation is against religious beliefs, or that it can impact the soul or afterlife.
👉👉Lack of infrastructure: India faces a shortage of hospitals and medical facilities that are equipped to handle organ transplantation. .
👉Regulatory bottlenecks: While the legal framework exists, there is a lack of implementation and enforcement of the law. This can lead to issues such as organ trafficking and black-market activities.
So what can be done:
1. Awareness Program like Punarjanam in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Zonation of a city like in US. Ex: Donor from Rohini need not to come top Safdargunj for donation.
3. Hassle free transportation of a donated organ.
What is this?
Answer:- When court ask the government officials to send report in sealed envelope that can be accessed by Judges only.
Instances of Sealed Cover Jurisprudence:-
1. NRC report asked by SC.
2. Rafale jet deal.
3. BCCI Reform case.
4. Bhima Koregaon case.
Criticism:-
1. Against the principles of transparency and accountability of the Indian justice system.
2. Enlarge the scope for arbitrariness in court decisions.
3. Not providing access to such documents to the accused parties obstructs their passage to a fair trial and adjudication. This is contrary to what SC has said in P. Gopalakrishnan vs The State of Kerala:- That disclosure of documents to the accused is constitutionally mandated, even if the investigation is ongoing
BACKGROUND: MP from Lakshadweep has been disqualified after conviction by the session court in attempt to murder case/ As you all know section 8 of RPA Deals with disqualification which says: A person will disqualified if convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more, then person will be disqualified for the period of imprisonment and six years more after release.
But what you don't know is : The treatment is different in case of sitting MP AND A PERSON CONTESTING ELECTION BUT YET NOT THE MEMBER OF THE HOUSE.
What is the difference?
Ans: Sitting members have been provided with the benefit of three more months to appeal from the date of conviction against the conviction. You are thinking now that this is the violation of Article 14. But do'nt you think that there are other citizens also who has thought this, so one of the enlightened citizens went to the court against differential treatment of sitting MP and contesting election in the court in 2005 in K Prabhakaran vs P Jayaranjan : The court upheld this differential treatment on the basis that disqualification of sitting member disturbs the numerical strength of the house and could have adverse effect on the government and would also trigger bye election.
However in Lily Thomas case, this differential treatment has been discontinued (very important). So in this case, it was cleared that seat will be vacated immediately after disqualification but now in this case of Lakshadweep MP, Kerala HC put a stay on this disqualification until the appeal is decided. HC said suspension of his conviction until the disposal of appeal is very important as there is only 15 months left in the current Lok Sabha tenure and unnecessarily there will be bye election and burden on the nation.
Lets see what SC Says now
#Governance GS Paper 2
Context: Case study to tackle Child Marriage in Odisha by making behavioural changes
Every Girl is Unique, A platform linking all schemes targeting girls. Any village will be declared as child marriage free village and some monetary allowance will also be given by government.
The emphasis here is:
1. Tracking the absence of girls in schools and villages
2. Reporting to the district administration who then send representatives for counselling.