The question asks about the purpose of a specific constitutional amendment bill, the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, introduced on December 17, 2024. To answer this, one needs to be aware of recent legislative developments and their objectives.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced with the objective of enabling the Election Commission to conduct elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies simultaneously. This initiative is often referred to as "One Nation, One Election" and requires constitutional amendments to synchronize the terms of legislative bodies.
D) the Election Commission to conduct elections for Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies at the same time. This option accurately describes the primary objective of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is to enable simultaneous elections across the country.
This question tests knowledge of current events and judicial appointments in India. Specifically, it asks about the number of new judges sworn into the Supreme Court on a particular date. To answer this, one needs to recall or research the specific appointments made around that time.
Correct Option: B) three
The question asks for the location of the third Meeting of States Parties (MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in 2025. This requires specific knowledge of international conference schedules and venues related to disarmament treaties.
D) New York City. The third Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW is indeed scheduled to be held in New York City in 2025.
The question asks about the year when the Indian Civil Service (ICS) and Indian Police (IP) were replaced by the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), which became All-India Services. This is a historical fact related to India's independence and the restructuring of its administrative services.
A) 1947 is the correct answer. The Indian Civil Service (ICS) and Indian Police (IP) were replaced by the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1947, the year of India's independence.
The question asks to identify the pigment responsible for the green color in vegetables like spinach. This requires knowledge of common plant pigments and their associated colors.
B) Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the primary pigment found in green plants, including vegetables like spinach. It is essential for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. Chlorophyll absorbs most wavelengths of light except for green, which it reflects, making the plants appear green.
The question asks to identify the organization responsible for developing an indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure seawater desalination. This requires knowledge of recent scientific and technological advancements by prominent Indian research organizations.
In the context of Indian scientific research and development, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) often undertakes projects with strategic implications, including those related to water security for defense forces or critical infrastructure. DRDO's laboratories, such as the Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), have been known to work on advanced materials and technologies for water purification.
A notable development in this area is the successful development of an indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure seawater desalination by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). This technology is crucial for providing potable water in remote or strategic locations, including for naval applications or disaster relief.
A) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) — DRDO, through its various laboratories, has been actively involved in developing advanced materials and technologies for strategic applications, including water purification and desalination. The development of an indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure seawater desalination aligns with DRDO's mandate to enhance India's self-reliance in critical technologies.
The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that grants High Courts the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Legal and Fundamental Rights. This requires knowledge of the specific Articles related to the powers of High Courts and the Supreme Court regarding writ jurisdiction.
Correct Option: C) Article 226
Article 226 of the Indian Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo-Warranto) for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and also for any other purpose (i.e., for the enforcement of legal rights). This makes the writ jurisdiction of High Courts wider than that of the Supreme Court under Article 32, which is confined only to Fundamental Rights.
The question asks about the primary impact of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) on the human body system. To answer this, one needs to recall the fundamental nature of GBS as an autoimmune disorder.
A) Peripheral nervous system
Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an acute autoimmune neuropathy where the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath (insulating layer) or the axons of the peripheral nerves. This damage disrupts nerve signal transmission, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness, and paralysis, primarily affecting the peripheral nervous system.
The question asks about the type of unemployment most common in Indian agriculture during the non-sowing season. This requires understanding different types of unemployment and how they relate to the agricultural sector's specific characteristics.
Correct Option: B) Seasonal Unemployment — This type of unemployment directly results from the seasonal nature of work, especially prominent in agriculture. During non-sowing seasons, there is a significant reduction in agricultural activities, leaving many farm laborers and farmers without work.
The question asks for the year when the Indian Universities Act was enacted to impose strict control over Indian Universities. This requires knowledge of significant legislative acts related to education during British rule in India.
B) 1904. The Indian Universities Act was enacted in 1904 during Lord Curzon's tenure as Viceroy. This act aimed to reorganize the university system, but its primary objective was to tighten government control over Indian universities, which were perceived as breeding grounds for political dissent and nationalism.