1. Consider the following statements:
- An all-women bench was set up in 2022 for the first time in India.
- There are only three women judges in the top court.
- Ranjana Prakash Desai is set to become first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has constituted an all-women bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Bela M. Trivedi to hear transfer petitions involving matrimonial disputes and bail matters.
- The first all-women bench was set up in 2013 when a bench of Justices Gyan Sudha Misra and Ranjana Prakash Desai was constituted followed by a bench of Justices R. Banumathi and Indira Banerjee in 2018.
- There are three women judges in the top court at present including Justice Kohli, B.V. Nagarathna, and Justice Trivedi.
- Justice Nagarathna is also set to become first woman Chief Justice in 2027.
2. Which of the following countries are members of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)?
- India
- China
- France
- Germany
- Japan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2, 3 & 4
[B] Only 3, 4 & 5
[C] Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
MTCR is an informal group of 35 countries aimed at controlling the proliferation of missile and UAV technology. India, France, Germany, and Japan are members. China is not a member, although it has expressed willingness to adhere to some guidelines. The founding members include France, Germany, and Japan. India joined in 2016. China remains outside the regime.
3. Consider the following Acts:
- Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018
With reference to statutory powers of the Directorate of Enforcement, which of the above Acts fall under its mandate for investigation?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is mandated to investigate cases under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999; the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002; and the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018. ED is empowered to conduct investigations, attach properties, and prosecute offenders under all three of these acts as per current law.
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