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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – November 10, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – November 10, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. With reference to the Indian Constitution, who among the following has the power to constitute a Constitution Bench and refer cases to it?
[A] President of India
[B] Collegium of Supreme Court Judges
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Law Minister of India
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Correct Answer: C [Chief Justice of India]
Notes:- A Constitution Bench is a bench of the Supreme Court having five or more judges on it.
- Article 145 (3): Any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation” of the Constitution of India.
- For the purpose of hearing any reference” made by the President of India under Article 143. As per the provision, the President of Indiahas the power to address questions to the Supreme Court, which he deems important for public welfare.
- The Chief Justice of India has the power to constitute a Constitution Bench and refer cases to it.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Farmers Producers Organizations (FPOs):
- FPOs are controlled by state governments.
- FPOs are open to all persons without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
FPOs are voluntary organizations controlled by their farmer-members, not by state governments. They are open to all individuals able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership without discrimination based on gender, social, racial, political, or religious grounds, as part of their inclusive and participatory structure.
3. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, consider the following statements:
- It replaced the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS).
- It is not applicable to oilseed crops.
- The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched in 2016 and is being administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- It replaced the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS).
- It aims to provide a comprehensive insurance cover against the failure of the crop thus helping in stabilizing the income of the farmers.
- It is applicable to all food & oilseed crops and annual commercial/horticultural crops for which past yield data is available.
- The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops.
- In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium is 5%.
Originally written on
November 12, 2022
and last modified on
November 12, 2022.
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