Newsweekly November Part 1 2024
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What is the significance of the PM-Vidhyalaxmi Scheme?

  • It is aimed at the conservation of protected areas.
  • It supports dietary improvements in Indian households.
  • It promotes educational reforms for underprivileged children. (correct)
  • It focuses on enhancing the digital skills of students.

Which event is associated with India's formal bids to host the Olympics?

  • Asia Pacific Climate Report 2024.
  • Greenhouse Gas Bulletin 2023. (correct)
  • Balfour Declaration.
  • COP-16 of the Convention of Biological Diversity.

What does the Census 2025 focus on?

  • Assessment of urban population growth.
  • Increasing educational literacy rates.
  • Enhancing public health standards.
  • Limit on private property acquisition. (correct)

What is highlighted in the First Global Tree Assessment?

<p>Measurement of tree biodiversity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event coincided with the National Unity Day?

<p>Ayurveda Day 2024. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document discusses the Inheritance Norms in Hindu Succession Act?

<p>Legal Affairs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which report focuses on solar energy?

<p>World Solar Report. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Nabhimitra Application' refer to?

<p>A climate data collection tool. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the value of an MLA's vote calculated in the Indian Presidential Election?

<p>It is determined by dividing the population of the state by the number of MLAs, then divided by 1000. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fixed vote value for each Member of Parliament (MP) in the Indian Presidential Election?

<p>700 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of votes needed for a candidate to win in the Indian Presidential Election?

<p>50% of total votes cast + 1. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

<p>To formally elect the president and vice president (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required from candidates in terms of nominations for the Indian Presidential Election?

<p>A signed list of 50 proposers and 50 seconders from electoral college members. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

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Which notable feature distinguishes the voting process in the Indian Presidential Election?

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What consequence can occur due to the structure of the Electoral College?

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What is the impact of the absence of a legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir on the voting system?

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How many times in US history has the winner of the popular vote lost the Electoral College?

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What is required for a candidate to win the presidency in the Electoral College?

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What was the intention behind the creation of the Electoral College?

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What is the role of elected members from both Houses of Parliament in the Indian Presidential Election?

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What date is the voting through the Electoral College scheduled for the 2024 US presidential election?

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Who casts their votes in the Electoral College process?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the outcome of the Electoral College?

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What was the significance of the Indira Nehru Gandhi vs Raj Narain Case in relation to constitutional validity?

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What is the primary goal of the UP Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004?

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How does the court's directive regarding madrasa education reflect on minority rights?

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What key factor did the Allahabad HC cite for declaring the UP Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004 unconstitutional?

<p>It made Islamic education compulsory, violating secularism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education play according to the Act?

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What is the relationship between madrasa education and the secular curriculum according to the UP Madrasa Education Board Act?

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What aspect of education does the state government aim to ensure for madrasa students?

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What does Article 30 of the Indian Constitution ensure for religious minorities?

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What characterizes a floating exchange rate?

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Which of the following best describes dollarization?

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What is the purpose of geoengineering as defined in the content?

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What is one proposed method of solar radiation management (SRM)?

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What temperature increase do global temperatures currently exceed compared to pre-industrial levels?

<p>1.2°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target reduction in emissions required by 2030 to meet climate goals?

<p>43% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the temperature reduction attributed to the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption?

<p>0.5°C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the current efforts to reduce global warming?

<p>Current efforts may yield only a 2% decrease in emissions from 2019 levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court affirm in the Sankari Prasad Case regarding constitutional amendments?

<p>Parliament has exclusive authority to amend the Constitution under Article 368. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ruling in the Bella Banerjee Case regarding property acquisition?

<p>Compensation must be provided in cases of compulsory property acquisition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle did the Minerva Mills Case emphasize with regards to Article 31C?

<p>It expands judicial scrutiny of laws related to Directive Principles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court determine regarding the Ninth Schedule in the Waman Rao Case?

<p>Amendments after Kesavananda Bharati case are not protected from judicial challenge. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is true?

<p>The bid aligns with IOC's sustainability policy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court rule in the Vidya Devi Case regarding property dispossession?

<p>Forcibly dispossessing a person violates human rights and constitutional rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of amendments, what does Article 13(2) provide?

<p>It facilitates judicial review of laws conflicting with fundamental rights. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case?

<p>It established that Parliament can alter the basic structure of the Constitution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

PM-Vidhyalaxmi Scheme

A government scheme in India focused on children's education.

SC Upholds UP Madarsa Act 2004

The Supreme Court of India upheld a 2004 law for religious schools in Uttar Pradesh.

PM Vishwakarma Yojana

A government program related to the skilled workers in India.

Inheritance Norms in Hindu Succession Act

Rules dictating legal inheritance procedures for Hindus.

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Conserving Protected Areas in India

Protecting ecosystems and biodiversity in designated areas of India.

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Asia Pacific Climate Report 2024

A report detailing climate conditions in the Asia Pacific region.

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First Global Tree Assessment

A comprehensive global study of tree populations and health.

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Balfour Declaration

A historical statement of British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

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Electoral College System

A system in the US presidential elections where citizens vote for electors, who then formally elect the president and vice president.

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Electoral College - Electors

People chosen by each candidate's political party in each state to cast votes for president and vice president.

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Electoral College - 270 Electoral Votes

The number of electoral votes a candidate needs to win the presidency.

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US Presidential Election 2024 Voting Date

The date of the US presidential election for the election of the next president in 2024 was November 5th.

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Electoral College - Purpose

The Electoral College system balances between direct popular vote and selection by Congress for electing the president.

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Electoral College - Total Electors

The Electoral College has a total of 538 electors.

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Electoral College - Impact

A candidate can win the national popular vote but still lose the presidency if electors don't follow the popular vote.

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Electoral College - Emergence

The Electoral College system was established in the US Constitution.

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Floating Exchange Rate

A currency's value is determined by market forces of supply and demand, fluctuating constantly without being tied to any other currency or commodity.

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Pegged Rate

A country's currency is tied to a single strong currency, such as the US dollar, or a collection of currencies.

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Dollarization

A country completely abandons its own currency and adopts the US dollar.

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Geoengineering

Large-scale interventions designed to modify Earth's climate system to combat global warming.

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Solar Radiation Management (SRM)

Geoengineering methods focused on reflecting solar rays away from Earth to lower global temperatures.

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Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)

Geoengineering methods aimed at capturing and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Climate Targets

Specific goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming.

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Diamond Dust Geoengineering

A proposed method to reduce global temperatures by spraying millions of tonnes of diamond dust into the upper atmosphere.

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Electoral College in India

A system used to elect the President, combining votes from elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and State Legislative Assemblies (MLAs).

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MP Vote Value

Each Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) has a fixed voting value of 700 in the Presidential election.

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MLA Vote Value

The value of an MLA's vote is based on the state's population divided by the number of MLAs, then further divided by 1000.

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Winning Quota for President

A candidate needs to secure more than 50% of the total votes cast, plus 1, to win the Presidential election.

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Order of Preference

Electoral college voters in India don't just vote 'for' a candidate, they rank their choices in order of preference.

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US vs. India Presidential Election

In the US, the winner of the popular vote doesn't always win the presidency, while in India, the elected president needs the majority of votes from the electoral college

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Why is the Indian Presidential Election Indirect?

The President is not directly elected by the general public, but by an electoral college made up of elected MPs and MLAs.

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What is the Key Difference in US Vs. Indian Presidential Elections?

The US elects a President based on the electoral college's votes, but in India, the electoral college members only vote for a candidate, but their vote value is different based on their state's population.

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UP Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004

A law in Uttar Pradesh, India, that aimed to regulate and standardize education provided in madrasas (religious Islamic schools) by integrating secular subjects with Islamic teachings.

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Secularism and Madarsa Education

The Allahabad High Court declared the UP Madarsa Education Board Act, 2004 unconstitutional on the grounds that it violated secularism by making Islamic education compulsory at all levels while offering modern subjects as optional or absent.

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Quality of Education for Madrasa Students

The Supreme Court upheld the UP Madarsa Education Board Act, 2004 while emphasizing that madrasa students should not be deprived of the quality of education offered in other institutions.

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Minority Right to Establish Educational Institutions

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the UP Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004 reinforces the rights of religious minorities to establish their own educational institutions under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution.

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Integration of Madrasa Education

The Supreme Court's directive to ensure quality secular education in madrasas promotes the integration of madrasa education with the overall educational framework of the state.

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Board of Madarsa Education

The UP Madarsa Education Board Act, 2004 created a board specifically responsible for overseeing and regulating the education provided in madrasas in Uttar Pradesh.

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Examination for Madarsa Students

The Act provides for conducting examinations for madrasa students, with courses ranging from the 'Maulvi' level (equivalent to Class 10) to the 'Fazil' level.

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Secular Curriculum and Islamic Teachings

The Madarsa Education Board Act, 2004 aimed to integrate religious education alongside the secular curriculum prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

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Article 13(2)

A provision in the Indian Constitution that allows the Supreme Court to review laws and invalidate those conflicting with fundamental rights.

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Kesavananda Bharati case

A landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the 'basic structure doctrine', meaning Parliament can amend the Constitution, but cannot alter its core fundamental principles.

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Minerva Mills case

The Supreme Court limited the power of the Directive Principles (economic and social justice goals) to overrule fundamental rights, ensuring a balance between social welfare and individual liberties.

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Waman Rao case

This case confirmed that amendments made to the Constitution before the Kesavananda Bharati case are immune from judicial review, but those made afterward are subject to the 'basic structure' test.

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Vidya Devi case

The Supreme Court upheld the right to private property under Article 300A, ruling that forceful dispossession without fair process violates both human rights and the Constitution.

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India's Olympic Bid

India's formal expression of interest to host the 2036 Olympic Games, emphasizing sustainability and using existing infrastructure to minimize environmental impact.

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Sustainability in Olympic Bids

The International Olympic Committee's policy encouraging countries to prioritize sustainability in their bids by utilizing existing infrastructure and reducing construction to minimize the environmental impact.

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India's Olympic Legacy

India's bid aligns with the IOC's policy of sustainability, highlighting the nation's commitment to responsible hosting and building a legacy for future generations.

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Study Notes

Newsweekly November Part 1 2024

  • Publication dates: November 3, 2024 - November 9, 2024
  • Compiled by: Legal Learning Program
  • Follow on Telegram: @llpclat

Table of Contents

  • National Affairs: Contains information on India and US Presidential elections, asset liquidation, economic value of unpaid work, children's dietary diversity, and protected areas.
  • Economy & Finance: Covers RBI's gold repatriation, science and technology, geoengineering, and foreign exchange management.
  • Science & Technology: Includes geoengineering to combat global warming, RNA editing, and differential rotation of the sun.
  • Legal Affairs: Details SC upholds UP Madarsa Act 2004, LMV license for transport vehicles, and inheritance norms.
  • International Affairs: Covers greenhouse gas bulletins, COP meetings, climate reports and Buddhist summits.
  • Sporting Affairs: Includes India's Olympic bids, and miscellaneous affairs.
  • Miscellaneous Affairs: Contains first biomanufacturing institutes, and awards.
  • Other contents: National affairs, comprising various topics, including a comparison of the India and U.S. presidential election processes and details about the Indian presidential election process, differing from the U.S. counterpart..

Comparison of India and US Presidential Election

  • USA: Elects president via Electoral College. Citizens vote for electors who then formally cast their votes.
  • USA: Candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win presidency.
  • India: Differs, with electors comprising elected MPs and MLAs. Each elector has a predetermined vote value based on state population.
  • India and USA: Both have heads of state, roles in international relations, and ceremonial duties.

Centralised Asset Liquidation Auction Platform

  • The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) and Indian Banks' Association (IBA) collaborating to establish an eBKray platform for asset auctions.
  • This platform manages the auction of mortgaged assets under the SARFAESI Act, 2002.
  • The platform lists assets for liquidation via eBKray platform.

Geoengineering to Combat Global Warming

  • A recent study suggests spraying diamond dust into the upper atmosphere to mitigate global warming.
  • This approach might be more effective than other materials for Solar Radiation Management (SRM).
  • Current global temperatures are approximately 1.2°C above pre-industrial levels.

India's National Large Solar Telescope Project (NLST)

  • Aims to enhance understanding of solar activity.
  • A two-metre-class optical and near-infrared observational facility, located in Ladakh.
  • Expected to offer clear skies and high transparency for observations.
  • A crucial project with significant potential, strategically coordinated with space-based observation projects.

SC Upholds UP Madarsa Act 2004

  • The Supreme Court partially upheld the 2004 Madrasa Education Board Act.
  • The provisions related to higher education (Kamil and Fazil) were deemed unconstitutional, conflicting with the University Grants Commission Act.

India's Formal Bids to Host the Olympics

  • India submitted a letter of intent to the IOC expressing interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic Games.
  • This bid aligns with the IOC's sustainability policy, emphasizing minimal new constructions.

India's First Biomanufacturing Institute

  • The BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) was established in Mohali.
  • The institute aims to boost the Indian agricultural sector through advanced biotechnology.

Ballon d'Or Award 2024

  • Spanish football players Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards.
  • Rodri won his first Ballon d'Or.
  • Aitana retained her title.

Ayurveda Day 2024

  • Celebrated on Dhanteras (October 29th, 2024).
  • Theme: "Ayurveda Innovations for Global Health".
  • PM launched projects emphasizing India's commitment to Ayurveda and accessible health solutions.

DCGI's New Regulations for Imported Cosmetics

  • New guidelines to strengthen the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of imported cosmetics.
  • Cosmetics containing hexachlorophene or tested on animals post-November 2014 are banned.
  • Importers require approval from Central Licensing Authority.

Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR/Garud Shakti

  • Joint military exercises between India and other nations (USA, Indonesia).
  • Focuses on strengthening bilateral military cooperation and tactical drills.

Digital Population Clock

  • Inaugurated in Bengaluru.
  • Provides real-time population updates.

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