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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 23 Aug 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about Parliamentary Committees -

1.       They are appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman.

2.       They submit their reports to the Speaker/Chairman of the House.

3.       They work under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2

B: 2 and 3

C: 1 and 3

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Parliamentary Committees are important organs of the Parliament, which carry out in-depth review of legislative work and government actions. These Committees are either appointed or elected by the House, or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman. These Committees work under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman and submit their reports to the House or the Speaker/Chairman. Each of these three statements is correct, as they all define the major aspects of the work and procedure of Parliamentary Committees. Thus, the correct answer is (D) 1, 2 and 3.

Q2:

Which of the following statements regarding the composition and function of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is true?

A: The Public Accounts Committee has 22 members, including 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.

B: The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is always a member of the ruling party.

C: Ministers are allowed to be members of the Public Accounts Committee.

D: The Public Accounts Committee mainly examines bills related to taxation.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has a total of 22 members, including 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha. The Chairman is traditionally from the opposition and not from the ruling party. Hence option B is incorrect. Ministers cannot be members of the PAC which makes option C incorrect, and the PAC examines CAG audit reports and public expenditure, not specifically taxation bills. Which makes option D incorrect. Hence, option A is correct.

Q3:

Which of the following committees is responsible for recommending amendments to the procedural and business rules of the House?

A: Business Advisory Committee

B: Rules Committee

C: General Purpose Committee

D: (Departmental Standing Committees

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Rules Committee is responsible for considering and recommending amendments to the procedural and business rules of the House. The Business Advisory Committee regulates the timetable of the House. The General Purpose Committee advises on matters pertaining to the House that are not covered by other committees. And the Departmental Standing Committees examine bills and demands for grants. Hence, the correct answer is (B).

Q4:

Under which law can a diplomatic passport be cancelled in India?

A: Passport Act 1952

B: Passport Act 1967

C: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

D: Indian Penal Code

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Answer: B

Explanation:

In India, a diplomatic passport can be revoked under the Passport Act 1967. This law outlines the conditions under which a passport can be revoked. Such as wrongful possession, concealment of information, or threat to national interest. Hence, option (B) is correct.

Q5:

Which of the following best describes the difference between diplomatic passports and regular passports in India?

A: Diplomatic passports are valid for 10 years, while regular passports are valid for 5 years.

B: Regular passports are issued to government officials, while diplomatic passports are issued to the general public.

C: Diplomatic passports are used for official government-related travel, while regular passports are used for personal and business travel.

D: Both diplomatic and regular passports offer the same legal privileges under international law.

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Diplomatic passports in India are issued to high-ranking government officials and are used for official government-related travel. Regular passports are issued to the general public for personal and business travel. Hence, option (C) is correct.