Quiz 603: General Studies (GK Questions) for IAS Examination

1. Ozone layer lies in: Troposphere Tropopause Stratosphere Photosphere 2. Consider the following statements about United Nations Convention against Corruption: United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the first legally binding international anti-corruption instrument. India has ratified this convention Only ..

End of monopoly of the East India Company- Charter Act of 1813

20 years after the charter of 1793 was renewed, the charter timed out and was to be renewed. During 1798 to 1805, Lord Wellesley served as the Governor General of India. The 7 years tenure of Lord Wellesley is known ..

Act of 1807

The act of 1807 gave powers to the Governors and Presidencies of Madras and Bombay to make regulations, like the government of Bengal However, these powers were subject to approval and registration by the Supreme Court.

Act of 1800

Act of 1800 extended the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court at Calcutta over the districts of Banaras and other districts. This act provided for the constitution of Supreme Court at Madras.

Act of 1797

The act of 1797 reduced the number of Judges of the Supreme court at Calcutta from 4 to 3 (One chief Justice and 2 other judges).

Consolidation of the Indian Judiciary- Charter Act 1793

By 1793, when the company’s charter timed out the British parliament passed a new charter which authorized the company to carry on trade with the East Indies for next 20 years. The company was allowed to increase its dividend to ..