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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event coincided with the National Unity Day?

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

    Which document discusses the Inheritance Norms in Hindu Succession Act?

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

    Which report focuses on solar energy?

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

    What does the term 'Nabhimitra Application' refer to?

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

    How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

    <p>538</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Voters write candidates' names in order of preference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A candidate can win the popular vote but lose the presidency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The vote value is reduced from 708 to 700.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Five times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At least 270 electoral votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To balance direct popular vote with congressional selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are part of the electoral college that elects the President.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>5th November 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who casts their votes in the Electoral College process?

    <p>A group of electors chosen by each party</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Electors can vote for any candidate regardless of the popular vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It stated that statutes cannot be challenged for violating the Basic Structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To regulate and formalize madrasa education standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It ensures minorities can establish quality educational institutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To oversee and regulate madrasa education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Madrasa education integrates religious education alongside secular curriculum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They receive no less quality education than their peers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The right to establish educational institutions of their choice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a floating exchange rate?

    <p>It fluctuates based on supply and demand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes dollarization?

    <p>A nation completely adopts the US dollar for its economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To alter the Earth's climate system on a large scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deploying materials in space to reflect solar rays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>0.5°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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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