Consider the following statements A and B select the answer from the alternatives given below –
A – There are two or more levels of government
B – Each level has its own jurisdiction in matters of legislation, taxation and administration:
(A) A is true and B is false
(B) Both A and B are true
(C) Both A and B are false
(D) A is false and B is true
Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Usually, a federation has two levels of government. One is the government for the entire country which is usually responsible for a few subjects of common national interest.
Which candidate’s name has been nominated by the BJP-led NDA for the Presidential elections in 2022?
(A) Draupadi Murmu
(B) Yashwant Sinha
(C) Jagdeep Dhankar
(D) Margaret Alva
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday announced former Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu's name as Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections.
The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 8, 2022. The Bill amends the Electricity Act established in _______.
(A) 2005
(B) 2007
(C) 2001
(D) 2003
The Electricity Act 2003: It is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to transform the power sector in India. It is an act to consolidate the laws relating to the generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to the development of the electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting the interest of consumers and supply of electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies. This act was amended in 2007 and was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 8, 2022.
Who among the following nominates persons for various parliamentary delegations sent to foreign countries?
(A) President of Rajya Sabha
(B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(C) Prime Minister
(D) President
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on various government delegations visiting abroad.
Under Article 356, the President's rule can be imposed in a state normally for what maximum period?
(A) 01 Year
(B) 02 Year
(C) 03 Year
(D) 04 Year
Detailed Solution. If both the houses of the Parliament have approved the proclamation imposing President's Rule in the country, then it will continue for six months. It can be extended for a maximum period of three years, but approval of the same is required every six months.
The ___________ is a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living within a country.
(A) Writ
(B) Document
(C) Constitution
(D) Bill
The Constitution is a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living within a country. The Indian Constitution is the longest in the world. It has been written in 145,000 words. It was composed between the years 1947 and 1950. Originally, it had 395 articles, 8 schedules, and 22 parts and came into effect on 26 January 1950. The articles have now been increased to 448 after many amendments. It is 30 times longer than the American Constitution.
Which of the following statements about the Vice President of India is INCORRECT?
(A) Members of State legislatures do not take part in his elections.
(B) He acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
(C) The Vice President is elected for five years.
(D) He can be removed from his office by the President approved through a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
According to Article 66 of the constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as Vice-President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the Council of States.
Who took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India in August 2022?
(A) Sanjiv Kapoor
(B) Ajay Kumar Sood
(C) Uday Umesh Lalit
(D) Rajiv Ranjan
The correct answer is Justice Uday U Lalit. Justice Uday U Lalit is set to take over as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on August 27, 2022 with the incumbent, NV Ramana recommending the former as his successor. Lalit will have a short tenure of fewer than three months.
India’s First AI-powered, end-to-end digital Lok Adalat was launched in ________.
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Gujarat
The correct answer is Rajasthan. National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Chairman Uday Umesh Lalit launched India's first AI-powered, end-to-end digital Lok Adalat in Rajasthan.
When did Prime Minister, Narendra Modi integrate selected fitness enthusiasts of the country in the first session of ‘Fit India Dialogue’ as a part of the ‘Fit India Movement’?
(A) 24 September 2019
(B) 24 September 2018
(C) 24 September 2020
(D) 24 September 2021
On 24 September 2020, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi integrated selected fitness enthusiasts of the country in the first session of 'Fit India Dialogue' as a part of the 'Fit India Movement'.
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