UPSC Editorials Quiz : 27 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills. Money Bill shall be introduced only in Lok Sabha and is transmitted to Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the Council of States shall be final. Amendments to Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) and the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010, (FCRA) was passed as Money Bills. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Money Bills offer a fast-track route to enact legislation because they do not require passage in Rajya Sabha. Several important laws including amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) and the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010, (FCRA) as well as the Aadhaar Act, 2016, have been passed by this route in recent years. Under Article 109, a Money Bill shall be introduced only in Lok Sabha and, upon passage, transmitted to Rajya Sabha for its “recommendations”. Rajya Sabha must revert within 14 days, but it is up to Lok Sabha to accept or reject any or all of its recommendations. If the Bill is not returned by Rajya Sabha within the stipulated period, it is considered passed anyway. Under Article 110(3), “If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final.” Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Money Bills offer a fast-track route to enact legislation because they do not require passage in Rajya Sabha. Several important laws including amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) and the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010, (FCRA) as well as the Aadhaar Act, 2016, have been passed by this route in recent years. Under Article 109, a Money Bill shall be introduced only in Lok Sabha and, upon passage, transmitted to Rajya Sabha for its “recommendations”. Rajya Sabha must revert within 14 days, but it is up to Lok Sabha to accept or reject any or all of its recommendations. If the Bill is not returned by Rajya Sabha within the stipulated period, it is considered passed anyway. Under Article 110(3), “If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final.” Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills.

• Money Bill shall be introduced only in Lok Sabha and is transmitted to Rajya Sabha for its recommendations.

• If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the Council of States shall be final.

• Amendments to Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) and the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010, (FCRA) was passed as Money Bills.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Money Bills offer a fast-track route to enact legislation because they do not require passage in Rajya Sabha. Several important laws including amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) and the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010, (FCRA) as well as the Aadhaar Act, 2016, have been passed by this route in recent years.

Under Article 109, a Money Bill shall be introduced only in Lok Sabha and, upon passage, transmitted to Rajya Sabha for its “recommendations”. Rajya Sabha must revert within 14 days, but it is up to Lok Sabha to accept or reject any or all of its recommendations. If the Bill is not returned by Rajya Sabha within the stipulated period, it is considered passed anyway.

Under Article 110(3), “If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final.”

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Under Article 110(3), “If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final.”

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding PM SHRI scheme. The scheme seeks to develop some schools to showcase the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 and be exemplars for other schools in their region. The scheme aims to develop new elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools. The PM SHRI scheme is to be implemented at the state/ UT level through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. PM SHRI scheme The scheme, approved in 2022, seeks to develop 14,500 schools to “showcase” the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and be “exemplars” for other schools in their region. The scheme is for existing elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools run by the central government and state and local governments around the country. The PM SHRI dashboard online currently lists 10,077 schools, of which 839 are Kendriya Vidyalayas and 599 Navodaya Vidyalayas, both run by the Centre. The remaining 8,639 schools are run by state or local governments. UP has the most PM SHRI schools (1,865) followed by Maharashtra (910) and Andhra Pradesh (900). PM SHRI schools are selected through the “challenge mode” — schools that meet certain minimum benchmarks (including a pucca building in good condition, barrier-free access ramps, at least one toilet each for boys and girls) can apply online. They are evaluated on a set of parameters that include infrastructure, teaching staff, and learning outcomes. Schools in urban areas must score at least 70%; those in rural areas 60% to be selected. States are supposed to send a list of recommended schools to the Ministry, and an expert committee headed by the School Education and Literacy Secretary draws up the final list. Up to two schools — an elementary school and a secondary/ senior secondary school can be selected per block/ urban local body. The PM SHRI scheme is to be implemented at the state/ UT level through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha, which the government describes as “an overarching program for the school education sector…from pre-school to Class 12…, prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes”. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. PM SHRI scheme The scheme, approved in 2022, seeks to develop 14,500 schools to “showcase” the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and be “exemplars” for other schools in their region. The scheme is for existing elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools run by the central government and state and local governments around the country. The PM SHRI dashboard online currently lists 10,077 schools, of which 839 are Kendriya Vidyalayas and 599 Navodaya Vidyalayas, both run by the Centre. The remaining 8,639 schools are run by state or local governments. UP has the most PM SHRI schools (1,865) followed by Maharashtra (910) and Andhra Pradesh (900). PM SHRI schools are selected through the “challenge mode” — schools that meet certain minimum benchmarks (including a pucca building in good condition, barrier-free access ramps, at least one toilet each for boys and girls) can apply online. They are evaluated on a set of parameters that include infrastructure, teaching staff, and learning outcomes. Schools in urban areas must score at least 70%; those in rural areas 60% to be selected. States are supposed to send a list of recommended schools to the Ministry, and an expert committee headed by the School Education and Literacy Secretary draws up the final list. Up to two schools — an elementary school and a secondary/ senior secondary school can be selected per block/ urban local body. The PM SHRI scheme is to be implemented at the state/ UT level through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha, which the government describes as “an overarching program for the school education sector…from pre-school to Class 12…, prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes”. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding PM SHRI scheme.

• The scheme seeks to develop some schools to showcase the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 and be exemplars for other schools in their region.

• The scheme aims to develop new elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools.

• The PM SHRI scheme is to be implemented at the state/ UT level through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

PM SHRI scheme

The scheme, approved in 2022, seeks to develop 14,500 schools to “showcase” the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and be “exemplars” for other schools in their region. The scheme is for existing elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools run by the central government and state and local governments around the country.

The PM SHRI dashboard online currently lists 10,077 schools, of which 839 are Kendriya Vidyalayas and 599 Navodaya Vidyalayas, both run by the Centre. The remaining 8,639 schools are run by state or local governments.

UP has the most PM SHRI schools (1,865) followed by Maharashtra (910) and Andhra Pradesh (900).

PM SHRI schools are selected through the “challenge mode” — schools that meet certain minimum benchmarks (including a pucca building in good condition, barrier-free access ramps, at least one toilet each for boys and girls) can apply online.

They are evaluated on a set of parameters that include infrastructure, teaching staff, and learning outcomes. Schools in urban areas must score at least 70%; those in rural areas 60% to be selected. States are supposed to send a list of recommended schools to the Ministry, and an expert committee headed by the School Education and Literacy Secretary draws up the final list. Up to two schools — an elementary school and a secondary/ senior secondary school can be selected per block/ urban local body.

The PM SHRI scheme is to be implemented at the state/ UT level through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha, which the government describes as “an overarching program for the school education sector…from pre-school to Class 12…, prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes”.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

PM SHRI scheme

UP has the most PM SHRI schools (1,865) followed by Maharashtra (910) and Andhra Pradesh (900).

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Samagra Shiksha, which was proposed by the Union Budget of 2018-19, subsumed which of the following schemes? Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) Teacher Education (TE) How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Samagra Shiksha, which was proposed by the Union Budget of 2018-19, subsumed the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE) schemes. The scheme is funded in a 60:40 ratio by the Centre and states, barring the 11 Northeastern and Himalayan states, which have to bear only 10% of the cost. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Samagra Shiksha, which was proposed by the Union Budget of 2018-19, subsumed the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE) schemes. The scheme is funded in a 60:40 ratio by the Centre and states, barring the 11 Northeastern and Himalayan states, which have to bear only 10% of the cost. Source

#### 3. Question

Samagra Shiksha, which was proposed by the Union Budget of 2018-19, subsumed which of the following schemes?

• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

• Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

• Teacher Education (TE)

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Samagra Shiksha, which was proposed by the Union Budget of 2018-19, subsumed the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE) schemes.

The scheme is funded in a 60:40 ratio by the Centre and states, barring the 11 Northeastern and Himalayan states, which have to bear only 10% of the cost.

Solution: c)

The scheme is funded in a 60:40 ratio by the Centre and states, barring the 11 Northeastern and Himalayan states, which have to bear only 10% of the cost.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the criteria for granting Miniratna Status. The company must have made profit for the last 3 years continuously. The company must have positive net worth status. The company is mainly dependent upon budgetary support or Government guarantees. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the criteria for granting Miniratna Status.

• The company must have made profit for the last 3 years continuously.

• The company must have positive net worth status.

• The company is mainly dependent upon budgetary support or Government guarantees.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary lies within the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Karnataka. Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) derives its name from the Kali River, which flows through the region. Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and global biodiversity hotspot. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) About Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary: It lies within the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR)(Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka) along with Anshi National Park. KTR is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and global biodiversity The reserve derives its name from the Kali River, which flows through the region. The ecoregions found here, namely the North Western Ghats montanerainforests and North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests. Incorrect Solution: d) About Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary: It lies within the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR)(Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka) along with Anshi National Park. KTR is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and global biodiversity The reserve derives its name from the Kali River, which flows through the region. The ecoregions found here, namely the North Western Ghats montanerainforests and North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary lies within the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Karnataka.

• Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) derives its name from the Kali River, which flows through the region.

• Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and global biodiversity hotspot.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

About Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It lies within the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR)(Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka) along with Anshi National Park.

• KTR is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and global biodiversity The reserve derives its name from the Kali River, which flows through the region. The ecoregions found here, namely the North Western Ghats montanerainforests and North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests.

Solution: d)

About Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It lies within the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR)(Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka) along with Anshi National Park.

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