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Questions For Today
Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Minorities (NCM).
- NCM is a statutory body.
- The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) was established under Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
- Union Minister is the chairperson of the Commission.
- National Commission for Minorities have the power to recommend or decide who shall be granted minority status.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following ‘Rights of Minorities’ mentioned in Constitution are provided only to the minorities in India, not all citizens?
- [Article 46]: obligation of State ‘to promote with special care’ the educational and economic interests of ‘the weaker sections of the people’.
- [Article 16(4)]: Authority of State to make ‘any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens which, in the opinion of the State, is not adequately represented in the services under the State.
- [Article 25(1)]: people’s freedom of conscience and right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion – subject to public order, morality, and other Fundamental Rights.
- [Article 30(1)]: right of all Religious and Linguistic Minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Select the correct code.
We have solved previously one question regarding United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, or UNIFIL. Today again we will see new statements about the role of UNIFIL.
- UNIFIL support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) through training so they can eventually take over the security tasks currently performed by peacekeepers.
- UNIFIL support local communities through projects and donations in health care, education, infrastructure, and more.
- United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) assists the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in both land and naval operations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Stubble Burning in India.
- Crop residue burning is punishable under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) can be used to address air pollution caused by stubble burning in the Delhi-National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR).
- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is a statutory body.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
When chemicals (Persistent Organic Pollutant) are listed in Annex 1 under Stockholm Convention:
Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach.
The Answers are as below :
- 1. (a)
- 2. (b)
- 3. (d)
- 4. (d)
- 5. (c)