25 October 2022

1. Take into account the following statements about Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):

1. By 2024, it is intended to provide each functional household tap connection with sufficient and safe drinking water.
2. The Jal Shakti Ministry oversees the mission.
3. The objective is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goal 6

Which of the aforementioned statements is true?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

• The statements are all true.
• By 2024, every rural home, or Har Ghar Nal Se Jal (HGNSJ), will have access to a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC), according to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
• JJM wants to offer every family with a functional household tap connection and service level at a rate of 55 litres per person per day (lpcd).
• There is a desire for and aspiration for household piped water delivery, therefore JJM would ensure that every rural household has a working household tap connection. The quality of life will be considerably improved, especially for women and children, and it will help make the ODF sustainable because water is necessary to maintain the progress made by the Swachh Bharat Mission.
• A crucial element of the Jal Jeevan Mission would be substantial information, education, and communication. It will be focused on a community-based approach to water.
• The Nodal ministry is the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• “Clean water and sanitation for all” is the subject of Sustainable Development Goal 6. The United Nations General Assembly created 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.

2. Take into account the National Crisis Management Committee’s (NCMC) statements:

1. It is a committee that the Indian government established in the wake of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
2. The Home Minister is in charge of the Committee.

Which of the aforementioned statements is true?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

• The first statement is untrue.
• In the event of a natural disaster, the Indian government forms a group known as the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to effectively coordinate and carry out operations and relief efforts.
• The second statement is untrue.
• Cabinet Secretary is in charge of it.
• In the Cabinet Secretariat, a National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) has been established.
• Cabinet Secretary Chairman, Secretary to Prime Minister Member, Secretary (MHA) Member, Secretary (MCD) Member, Director (IB) Member, Secretary (R&AW) Member, Secretary (Agri & Coopn.) Co-opted Member, and an employee of the Cabinet Secretariat make up the composition of the committee.

3.Take into account the NDRF’s (National Disaster Response Force) statements:

1. The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established the NDRF to provide a specialised response to both natural and man-made disasters.
2. The Ministry of Defence is the central government’s “Nodal Ministry” for handling natural disasters.

Which of the aforementioned statements is true?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

• The first statement is true.
• In order to provide a specialised response to both natural and man-made disasters, the NDRF was established under Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The NDRF currently consists of 12 battalions, each of which has 1149 members.
• Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh are all home to one of the 12 battalions each.
• These battalions have the training and tools necessary to respond to both natural and man-made disasters.
• The second statement is untrue.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs is the central government’s “Nodal Ministry” for managing natural disasters.
• The BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles are among the battalions that make up the National Disaster Response Force at the moment.
• The State Governments must establish their own SDRF in accordance with National Policy on Disaster Management 2009 Section 3.4.5 in order to respond to disasters rapidly. According to information currently available, 24 States/UTs have increased their SDRF. These SDRF are strategically positioned in areas that are convenient for their immediate deployment at catastrophe sites and are connected to the airport, rail heads, and roadways. Programs for community capacity building and awareness raising inside the State also make use of the SDRF.

4.Take into account the statements made against the Quality Council of India (QCI)

1. Under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, QCI is a nonprofit corporation.
2. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion was chosen as the QCI nodal point.
3. It was designed to develop a system for impartial third-party evaluation of goods, services, and procedures.

Which of the aforementioned statements is true?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

• The statements are all true.
• After meetings with the Inter-ministerial Task Force, the Committee of Secretaries, and the Group of Ministers, the Quality Council of India (QCI) was founded as a National body for Accreditation on the suggestions of the EU Expert Mission in 1996.
• The Indian Industry, represented by the three leading industry associations Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, supported the establishment of QCI through a PPP model as an independent autonomous organisation (FICCI).
• Under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, QCI is a nonprofit corporation.
• To organise and aid in the implementation of the Cabinet decision, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was chosen as the focal point for all issues relating to quality and QCI.
• To build a system for impartial third-party evaluation of goods, services, and procedures, QCI was founded.
• It is crucial to the propagation, adoption, and observance of quality standards at the national level in all significant areas of activity, such as education, healthcare, environmental protection, governance, social sectors, infrastructure, and other professionally organised activities that have a significant impact on raising the standard of living and wellbeing of Indian citizens.

5. Take into account the statements made about the Competition Commission of India:

1. It serves as India’s primary national regulator of competition.
2. It is a legislative authority within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs tasked with upholding the 2002 Competition Act.
3. One Chairperson and six Members of the Commission are chosen by the Central Government.

Which of the aforementioned statements is true?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

• The statements are all true.
• The primary national competition regulator in India is the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
• It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is in charge of upholding the Competition Act, 2002, which was passed to encourage competition and halt actions that would significantly harm competition in India.
• One Chairperson and six Members of the Commission are chosen by the Central Government.
• The commission is a quasi-judicial entity that deals with other issues as well as providing advice to statutory bodies. All other Members, including the Chairperson, must be full-time Members.

6. Which of the following is addressed in Section 66F of the IT Act?

1. Receiving a stolen computer resource or communication equipment dishonestly will result in punishment

1. Punishment for using a communication service to deliver offensive messages, etc.
2. A penalty for cyberterrorism.
3. Punishment for using another person’s password, electronic signature, or other unique identity feature fraudulently or dishonestly.

Explanation

• In order to frighten or coerce a government or its people for the promotion of covert political or illegal social and religious objectives, unlawful attacks and threats of attacks against computers, networks, and information held therein are referred to as cyberterrorism.
• These assaults result in violence against people or property or stir up disturbance in the community.
• The Indian Information Technology Amendment Act of 2008 includes Section 66F as a specific provision addressing the issue of cyber terrorism. Section 66F addresses denial of access, unauthorised access, introduction of computer contamination leading to harm to persons, property, critical infrastructure, disruption of supplies, theft of “sensitive data,” and other acts that are punishable by imprisonment that may result in life imprisonment.

7.Take into account the following statements on the internationalisation of the rupee:

1. Adopting full capital account convertibility is meant.
2. The requirement for maintaining foreign exchange reserves decreases.
3. Domestic monetary policy would be simpler as a result.

Which of the aforementioned statements is true?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

• The first statement is true.
• When the rupee is “internationalised,” complete capital account convertibility is implemented.
• No restrictions will apply to the amount of Rupee that can be transferred into foreign currencies for transactions like the acquisition of assets as a result.
• The second statement is true.
• The requirement for maintaining foreign exchange reserves decreases. “Reserves have an impact on the economy even though they help control exchange rate volatility and project external stability. Therefore, it is a benefit of rupee internationalisation.
• The third statement is untrue.
• Domestic monetary policy would be more difficult as a result of internationalisation.

Benefits:

• Currency risk is reduced for Indian businesses when using the Rupee in international dealings. Protection from currency volatility improves business growth and lowers operating costs, increasing the likelihood that Indian companies will expand internationally.
• Reduced reliance on foreign exchange will make India less susceptible to shocks from the outside world, which is another advantage of the rupee’s internationalisation.

 Disadvantages:

• Among them are non-residents who keep rupee balances in India in order to purchase Indian assets. Large holdings of these financial assets may make a country more vulnerable to foreign shocks, and addressing that susceptibility would require more efficient policy measures.
• Second, less use of convertible currencies in international trade may result in less reserve accretion.

8. Which of the following Ministries releases the All-India Agricultural Laborers Consumer Price Index Number?

1. MoSPI
2. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ministry
3. Departments of Labour and Employment
4. Department of Rural Development

Explanation

• The Consumer Price Index, often known as the CPI or market basket, is a measure used to determine the nation’s retail inflation.
• Different consumer price indices have been created by various organisations for various consumer groups, including industrial workers (IW), agricultural labourers (AL), and rural labourers (RL), as well as CPI for rural, urban, and combined.
• The Labor Bureau compiles CPI for Industrial Workers (IW), Agricultural Laborers (AL), and Rural Laborers (RL).
• Since September 1964, the Labour Bureau has begun gathering CPI numbers for agricultural labourers.
• Rural, urban, and combination CPI: These statistics are compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which is now the National Statistical Office (NSO). The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation oversees CSO.

9. Which of the following international organisations has a subsidiary body called the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)?

1. OECD
2. ASEAN
3. SCO
4. UNSC

Explanation

• A subsidiary body of the UN Security Council is the CTC (UNSC). As a result, choice D is right.
• To oversee the application of the resolution, the 15-member CTC was constituted at the same time.
• After the terrorist events in the US on September 11, 2001, resolution 1373 was unanimously approved by the UNSC.

 10. Consider the statements in relation to the Swadesh Darshan 2 plan:

1. It emphasises boosting destination tourism.
2. This programme is centrally financed.
3. It includes Jhansi, Prayagraj, Kashi, and Chitrakoot.

Which of the aforementioned statements is true?

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

• Among the cities listed in 15 States across the nation are Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Gwalior.
• The new domestic tourism policy of India will include promotion of these cities.
• It does away with tourist circuits based on themes and concentrates on boosting destination tourism. As a result, statement 1 is true.
• Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra are among the 15 States that make up the first phase.
• There are two places from each State that have been chosen. The notable locations include Prayagraj and Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. As a result, statement 3 is untrue.
• Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra, Gwalior, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh.
• The Central Sector Scheme is called Swadesh Darshan. As a result, statement 2 is untrue.