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Who appoints the Governor of each state in India?

  • The President (correct)
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Chief Minister

Who appoints the Governor of each state in India?

  • The President (correct)
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Chief Minister
  • The Prime Minister

What is the reason for Amit Shah's visit to Gujarat?

  • To inaugurate a new hospital
  • To unveil a 54-ft statue of Lord Hanuman (correct)
  • To launch a new business venture
  • To attend a political rally

What is the term of office for a Governor in India?

<p>5 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Bihar's 'Marcha Rice' receiving a Geographical Indication tag?

<p>It means that the rice has a unique taste and quality due to its geographical origin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of office for a Governor in India?

<p>5 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a Governor in India?

<p>35 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is ranked 9th on Forbes' Billionaires list?

<p>Mukesh Ambani (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a Governor in India?

<p>35 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a Governor be a member of Parliament or Legislature of any state in India?

<p>No (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What decision did RBI make regarding the repo rate?

<p>Kept it unchanged at 6.5% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a Governor be a member of Parliament or Legislature of any state in India?

<p>No (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Governor in India with regards to the Constitution and the law?

<p>To enforce them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were recently inducted into MCC's honorary life membership?

<p>Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What oath must a Governor take before assuming office in India?

<p>To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of the new book that was released?

<p>Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power does a Governor have in relation to pardons and reprieves?

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What is the role of the President in relation to the Governor's functions in India?

<p>To make provisions for their discharge in any contingency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the executive power of a state in India subject to?

<p>The Constitution and any law made by Parliament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power does a Governor in India have with regards to punishment?

<p>To grant pardons, reprieves, and remissions of punishment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which product from Uttar Pradesh recently received a GI tag?

<p>Benarasi Paan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who appoints a state's Governor in India?

The President of India.

Why did Amit Shah visit Gujarat?

Amit Shah visited Gujarat to unveil a 54-ft statue of Lord Hanuman.

What is the term length for a Governor in India?

The term of office for a Governor in India is 5 years.

What does a Geographical Indication tag mean for 'Marcha Rice'?

It signifies that the rice has a unique taste and quality due to its geographical origin.

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What is the minimum age to be a Governor in India?

The minimum age requirement for a Governor in India is 35 years.

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Can a Governor also be a member of Parliament?

No, a Governor cannot be a member of Parliament or a state legislature.

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What decision did RBI make on the repo rate?

RBI decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.

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What is a Governor's responsibility regarding the Constitution?

A Governor must enforce the Constitution and the law.

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Who gained membership to MCC recently?

Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh were inducted into MCC's honorary life membership.

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What oath must a Governor take?

A Governor must take an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the law.

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What is the subject of the new book?

The book is based on Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy.

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What power does a Governor have over punishments?

A Governor can grant pardons, reprieves, and remissions of punishment.

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What role does the President have regarding the Governor's functions?

The President makes provisions for the discharge of the Governor's functions in any contingency.

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What is the executive power of a state subject to?

The Constitution and any law made by Parliament.

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What is the governor's power with regards to punishment?

To grant pardons, reprieves, and remissions of punishment.

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Which product from Uttar Pradesh got a GI tag?

Benarasi Paan recently received a GI tag.

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Study Notes

  1. Amit Shah unveiled a 54-ft statue of Lord Hanuman in Gujarat.
  2. Bihar's 'Marcha Rice' gets Geographical Indication tag.
  3. Mukesh Ambani ranked 9th on Forbes' Billionaires list.
  4. RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.
  5. Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh inducted into MCC's honorary life membership.
  6. New book on Mahatma Gandhi released.
  7. Benarasi Paan and other products from UP receive GI tag.
  8. Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu banned for 4 years by NADA.
  9. Former cricketer Sudhir Naik passes away.
  10. Poland presents Order of the White Eagle to Ukraine's President.
  11. British-Hindu appointed as Warrant Officer of UK's Royal Air Force.
  12. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo takes charge as NRAI president.
  13. India elected as member of UN's Commission on Narcotic Drugs and Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS.
  14. Telangana implements Cool Roof Strategy to lower temperatures.

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