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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- In India, no person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of the law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence.
- The Constitution of India guarantees protection against double jeopardy.
- In India no law can be amended retrospectively.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Criminal laws cannot be amended retrospectively. Civil law can be amended retrospectively. For example, a tax can be imposed retrospectively.
Article 20 of the Constitution guarantees protection against double jeopardy. Article 20(1) says that no person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of the law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence, nor be subjected to a penalty greater than that which might have been inflicted under the law in force at the time of the commission of the offence.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Criminal laws cannot be amended retrospectively. Civil law can be amended retrospectively. For example, a tax can be imposed retrospectively.
Article 20 of the Constitution guarantees protection against double jeopardy. Article 20(1) says that no person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of the law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence, nor be subjected to a penalty greater than that which might have been inflicted under the law in force at the time of the commission of the offence.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- In the last 5 years, wholesale price index-based (WPI) inflation has always remained below 10 percent.
- In the last 5 years, retail inflation has always remained within the target of 4% ± 2% set by the Reserve Bank of India.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: c)
The wholesale price index-based (WPI) inflation scaled a record high of 12.94% in May, pushed by higher fuel and commodity prices, and a low base effect. It also translated into retail inflation of 6.30% in May — a six-month high that breached the inflation target of 4 ± 2% set by the Reserve Bank of India.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The wholesale price index-based (WPI) inflation scaled a record high of 12.94% in May, pushed by higher fuel and commodity prices, and a low base effect. It also translated into retail inflation of 6.30% in May — a six-month high that breached the inflation target of 4 ± 2% set by the Reserve Bank of India.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- Hallmarkingis a guarantee of purity or fineness of precious metal articles.
- Bureau of Indian Standard operates the hallmarking scheme in India
- It is mandatory to get the hallmarking of all gold jewellery and gold artefacts in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), which operates gold and silver hallmarking scheme in India, defines hallmarking as the “accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles.” So, it is a “guarantee of purity or fineness” of precious metal articles.
However, a certain category of jewellery and items will be exempted from the mandatory requirement of hallmarking.
According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, “Export and re-import of jewellery as per Trade Policy of Government of India — Jewellery for international exhibitions, jewellery for government-approved B2B domestic exhibitions will be exempted from mandatory Hallmarking.”
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that watches, fountain pens and special types of jewellery such as Kundan, Polki and Jadau will be exempted from hallmarking.
IncorrectSolution: a)
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), which operates gold and silver hallmarking scheme in India, defines hallmarking as the “accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles.” So, it is a “guarantee of purity or fineness” of precious metal articles.
However, a certain category of jewellery and items will be exempted from the mandatory requirement of hallmarking.
According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, “Export and re-import of jewellery as per Trade Policy of Government of India — Jewellery for international exhibitions, jewellery for government-approved B2B domestic exhibitions will be exempted from mandatory Hallmarking.”
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that watches, fountain pens and special types of jewellery such as Kundan, Polki and Jadau will be exempted from hallmarking.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Lakshadweep.
- Lakshadweep is a uni-district Union Territory.
- The Total Forest Cover in Lakshadweep is around 90% of its geographical area.
- In recent years the largest component of Electricity generation is through Solar Energy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Lakshadweep is a uni-district Union Territory.
Lakshadweep is unique. It is an egalitarian coconut tree owning society, with little economic inequality, a very high level of both literacy and unemployment. The Muslim community is designated as Scheduled Tribes. The land area is fully covered with coconut trees, the main agricultural crop, and fisheries is the main economic activity employing a quarter of the working population. Electricity generation is mainly through diesel generators and is expensive and solar electricity has limitations as it requires a large land area.
The Forest Cover in the UT is 27.10 sq km which is 90.33% of the UT’s geographical area.
IncorrectSolution: a)
Lakshadweep is a uni-district Union Territory.
Lakshadweep is unique. It is an egalitarian coconut tree owning society, with little economic inequality, a very high level of both literacy and unemployment. The Muslim community is designated as Scheduled Tribes. The land area is fully covered with coconut trees, the main agricultural crop, and fisheries is the main economic activity employing a quarter of the working population. Electricity generation is mainly through diesel generators and is expensive and solar electricity has limitations as it requires a large land area.
The Forest Cover in the UT is 27.10 sq km which is 90.33% of the UT’s geographical area.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Synthetic biology.
- Synthetic biology is a technology which helps to manipulate biological organisms and processes by re-engineering cells.
- Synthetic biology can help in treating deadly diseases.
- The field of synthetic biology is regulated internationally by the World Health Organization.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Synthetic biology is a revolutionary technology which can help us manipulate biological organisms and processes for human betterment, especially in treating diseases, by re-engineering cells.
Unlike the nuclear domain, the fields of biology or synthetic biology are not regulated internationally.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Synthetic biology is a revolutionary technology which can help us manipulate biological organisms and processes for human betterment, especially in treating diseases, by re-engineering cells.
Unlike the nuclear domain, the fields of biology or synthetic biology are not regulated internationally.
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