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12th April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsWhat is the purpose of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, of 2022?
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Answer: D
To replace the current Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules
B. To provide a comprehensive framework for processing digital personal data in a manner that recognizes individual privacy rights and lawful processing requirements
C. To establish a Data Protection Authority to oversee and regulate the processing of personal dataIncorrect
Answer: D
To replace the current Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules
B. To provide a comprehensive framework for processing digital personal data in a manner that recognizes individual privacy rights and lawful processing requirements
C. To establish a Data Protection Authority to oversee and regulate the processing of personal data -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements is true when it comes to DefSpace Symposium?
1)The Symposium is intended to create a platform for all stakeholders who have a keen interest in boosting India’s military space capability and plans.
2)t will focus on delivering space domain awareness and satellite communications to enhance military operations, and address issues related to securing funding for new space capabilities, expanding international partnerships, and developing a Defence Space Strategy in line with the National Space Strategy.Correct
C is the right answer as both statements are true.
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C is the right answer as both statements are true.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements is not true when it comes to Operation Bluestar?
1)It is a code name for an Indian military operation to remove separatists who were hiding inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on June 5, 1984.
2)The Indian military raided the temple grounds to evict Sikh hardline religious leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his armed followers.Correct
D is the right answer as both the statements are true.
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D is the right answer as both the statements are true.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points)which of the following statements is not true when considering Goonda act?
1)The Goondas Act is a Tamil Nadu statute that allows for the incarceration of those who are called “goondas.”
2)The name “goonda” translates loosely as “hooligan” or “thug.”The law is most commonly applied in the state of Tamil Nadu.
3)The Goondas Act covers a wide range of offenses, such as bootlegging, slum grabbing, forest offenses, film piracy, sex offenses, and cybercrime.
4)The law’s scope is not usually limited to repeat offenders, and it is frequently utilized to imprison suspects in important instances.Correct
A is the right answer because
The Goondas Act is an Indian statute that allows for the incarceration of those who are called “goondas.”
The name “goonda” translates loosely as “hooligan” or “thug.”The law is most commonly applied in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The Goondas Act covers a wide range of offenses, such as bootlegging, slum grabbing, forest offenses, film piracy, sex offenses, and cybercrime.
The law’s scope is not usually limited to repeat offenders, and it is frequently utilized to imprison suspects in important instances.Incorrect
A is the right answer because
The Goondas Act is an Indian statute that allows for the incarceration of those who are called “goondas.”
The name “goonda” translates loosely as “hooligan” or “thug.”The law is most commonly applied in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The Goondas Act covers a wide range of offenses, such as bootlegging, slum grabbing, forest offenses, film piracy, sex offenses, and cybercrime.
The law’s scope is not usually limited to repeat offenders, and it is frequently utilized to imprison suspects in important instances. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Constitutional Amendment Bill, consider the following statements:
1. It can be introduced in either house of the Parliament and does not require prior permission of the
President.
2. The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
3. There is a provision of joint sitting in case of a deadlock regarding the passing of a bill between the
two houses of Parliament.
4. If the bill seeks to amend the provision of elections to Parliament and State legislatures, the law
requires the bill to be backed by each house of the parliament and passed by a majority of twothirds of
the total membership of that house present and voting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect,
• The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368 is as follows:
(a) An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the
purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
(b) The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require
prior permission of the president. Hence Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
(c) The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority (that is, more
than 50 per cent) of the total membership of the House and a majority of two thirds of the
members of the House present and voting.
(d) Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses,
there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation
and passage of the bill.Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
(e) If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by
the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the
House present and voting.
(f) After duly passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by the state legislatures, where
necessary, the bill is presented to the president for assent.
(g) The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor
return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
(h) After the president’s assent, the bill becomes an Act (i.e., a constitutional amendment act) and
the Constitution stands amended in accordance with the terms of the Act.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. Simple Majority is required for amending the provisions of Elections to
Parliament and state legislatures.Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect,
• The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368 is as follows:
(a) An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the
purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
(b) The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require
prior permission of the president. Hence Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
(c) The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority (that is, more
than 50 per cent) of the total membership of the House and a majority of two thirds of the
members of the House present and voting.
(d) Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses,
there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation
and passage of the bill.Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
(e) If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by
the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the
House present and voting.
(f) After duly passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by the state legislatures, where
necessary, the bill is presented to the president for assent.
(g) The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor
return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
(h) After the president’s assent, the bill becomes an Act (i.e., a constitutional amendment act) and
the Constitution stands amended in accordance with the terms of the Act.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. Simple Majority is required for amending the provisions of Elections to
Parliament and state legislatures.
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