Current Affairs Quiz , 04 Feb 2020

1) Consider the following statements about Gram Nyayalayas:

1. The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power of a High Court Judge.
2. They have both civil and criminal jurisdiction over the offences.

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: b
• The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power, enjoy same salary and benefits of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class. Such Nyayadhikari are to be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the respective High Court.

2) Which among the following criteria are considered by the 15th Finance Commission for horizontal devolution of tax revenue?

a) forest cover
b) tax effort
c) demographic performance
d) All of the above

Answer: d
• FC has considered the 2011 population along with forest cover, tax effort, area of the state, and “demographic performance” to arrive at the states’ share in the divisible pool of taxes.

3) Ujh Multipurpose (National) Project is planned to be constructed in Kathua District of J&K. Ujh is a tributary of

a) Ravi
b) Sutlej
c) Indus
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• The project is planned to be constructed in Kathua District of J&K on the River Ujh which is a major tributary of River Ravi.

4) Department of Science and Technology has launched Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) with an aim of

a) facilitate seamless application and capture IPRs.
b) building shared, professionally managed strong S&T infrastructure
c) avoiding duplication and dependency on foreign sources.
d) All of the above

Answer: d
• It is an Initiative for building shared, professionally managed strong S&T infrastructure. It will facilitate seamless application and capture IPRs. It can be readily accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing, industry and R&D labs. These Centers are expected to house major analytical instruments to provide common services of high-end analytical testing, thus avoiding duplication and reduced dependency on foreign sources.

5) Consider the following statements about Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative:

1. It is a combined effort of World Bank, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and International Solar Alliance (ISA).
2. It aims to support countries in developing sustainable solar programs that will attract private investments and so reduce reliance on public finances.

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: c
• Both the statements are correct.