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Which state has one of the lowest per-capita GDPs in India, around ₹54,000, significantly lower
than the national average

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Bihar

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when was Jharkand created

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2000

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State with one of the highest population densities in India

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bihar

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Which Finance Commission recommended the
introduction of Special Category Status in 1969?

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5th Finance Commission

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Which committee set up by the Centre in 2013 placed
Bihar in the “least developed category”?

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The Raghuram Rajan Committee

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How many Indian states currently have Special
Category Status?

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11
Assam, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal
Pradesh, Mizoram, Uttarakhand, and Telangana.

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Which states were the first to be accorded Special
Category Status in 1969?

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Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Nagaland

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What percentage of the funds required in a Centrally-Sponsored Scheme is paid by the Centre to Special
Category Status states?

A

90%
For other states, the Centre
typically pays 60% or 75%.

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The central government has persistently declined Bihar’s request for Special Category
Status (SCS), referencing the ______ Finance Commission’s recommendations that increased states’ share of tax revenue
from 32% to 42%,

A

14th

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The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act has been notified through a Gazette Notification to
be enforced with effect from

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May 10, 2024

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the bill was passed by both the Houses of Parliament during which session and given assent by the president on ?

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the Monsoon session of 2023, August 15, 2023

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which Act empowers Commanders-in-Chief and Officers-in Command of ISOs to exercise control over Service
personnel, serving under them, for effective maintenance
of discipline and administration

A

Inter-Services Organisations Act

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What is the first Tri-Service theatre command of the
Indian Armed Forces?

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Andaman and Nicobar Command

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When was the position of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) established in India?

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2019

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Who was the first Chief of Defence Staff of India,
commemorated with a life-size statue in Dehradun?

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General Bipin Rawat

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The Integrated Defence Staff was set up under the
Ministry of Defence in October 2001 in the aftermath of
which operation?

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Operation Vijay

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who may decide the method for filling vacancies to promotional posts based on the nature of employment and the functions that the candidate will be expected to discharge?

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legislature or executive

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A bench of _____ in a recent judgment said, “In India, no govt servant can claim promotion as their right because Constitution does not prescribe criteria for filling seats in
promotional posts

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CJI D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

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17
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These clauses empower the state to
reserve positions in state employment for any backward class that is
not adequately represented, ensuring these groups get a fair chance
at upward mobility and representation.

A

Article 16(4) and 16(4-A)

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17
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Which article guarantees equal employment opportunities for all
citizens concerning any state office or employment.

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Art.16(1)

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18
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which amendment was a pivotal
change, reintroducing reservation in promotions specifically for
Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). This amendment,
adding Article 16(4-A), came as a response to the landmark Indra
Sawhney judgment,

A

77th Constitutional Amendment in 1995

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19
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Which Supreme Court case modified the Nagaraj ruling
regarding the criteria for reservation in promotions for
SCs and STs?

A

Jarnail Singh vs. Lachhmi Narain
Gupta

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which article supports the need for special measures for SCs and STs in
services and posts, aiming to level the playing field

A

Article 335

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20
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What percentage of reservation was introduced for
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under the 103rd
Constitutional Amendment?

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10%

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20
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which amendment further enhanced Art.335

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The 82nd
Constitutional Amendment Act of 2000

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21
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What does the 85th Amendment Act (2001) specifically
introduce for SC/ST candidates in government service?

A

Consequential Seniority

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Which part of the Indian Constitution ensures equality
of opportunity in matters of public employment?

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Article 16

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In which case did the SC rule that the right to be considered for promotion is a fundamental right.
However, promotion itself is not a guaranteed right but depends on the fulfilment of criteria and the discretion of the
appointing authorities

A

Ashok Kumar Gupta v. State of UP

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This case reiterated that eligible candidates have a fundamental right to be considered for
promotion. However, actual promotion depends on suitability and merit as assessed by the appropriate authorities

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M. Singh vs. Union of India

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24
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the Communal Award 1932 was proposed by

A

British Prime
Minister Ramsay MacDonald

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The Supreme Court emphasized in which case that while employees have a right to be considered for promotion, they do not have an inherent right to be promoted. The Court held that denial of consideration for promotion
could be challenged if it violated the principle of equality of opportunity provided under Article 16.

A

Ajay Kumar Shukla v. Arvind Rai

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which act legally codified the reservation principle in government employment for the depressed classes

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The Government of India Act of 1935

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27
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when was constitution of india adopted

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1950

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28
Q

Which art. Empowers the state to make special provisions for the
advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes, Scheduled
Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST)

A

art. 15(4)

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29
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Which presidency implemented a reservation policy for various backward classes in 1921?

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Madras presidency

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29
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Which art. deals with Reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Parliament
and in the State Legislative Assemblies.

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Article 330 and 332

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30
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in which case did the Supreme Court capped the total reservation quota at
50% and reiterated that the creamy layer (the wealthier sections) of OBCs should
be excluded from enjoying reservation benefits

A

Indra Sawhney Case, 1992

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31
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which amendment Made provisions for advancement of any
socially and educationally backward classes or SC/ST in educational institutions
including private educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by the state,
other than the minority educational institutions

A

93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2005

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32
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which commission Recommended reservations in government jobs but was not implemented due to
its non-binding nature.

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First Backward Classes Commission, 1953 (Kalelkar Commission)

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33
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The right to privacy is protected under which Article of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees
the right to life and personal liberty

A

Article 21

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33
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which commission Recommended 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government
jobs and educational institutions.
Implementation in 1990 led to widespread debates and protests across the
country.

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Second Backward Classes Commission, 1979 (Mandal Commission)

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34
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which landmark case elevated
privacy to the status of a fundamental right, thereby providing a constitutional basis for personality rights in 2017

A

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India

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35
Q

Which act provides tangential protection to personality
rights through concepts like “passing off” and
“deception”?

A

The Copyright Act, 1957

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35
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Which article of the Indian Constitution offers the
closest legal protection to personality rights through the
right to privacy?

A

Article 21

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35
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when was the press council of india est and by which act

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It was established in 1966 by the Press Council Act of 1978

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35
Q

Whose case was involved in the 2010 Delhi High Court
decision of D.M. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. vs. Baby Gift
House?

A

Daler Mehndi

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35
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in a significant move to enhance transparency and protect consumers, the Supreme Court of India has mandated that all
advertisers and advertising agencies must submit a _____ prior to the publication or broadcast of any advertisement

A

‘Self-Declaration Certificate’
set to take effect on 18th June 2024

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35
Q

Which section of the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999,
restricts the use of individual names and
representations?

A

S.14

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35
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Which section of the Copyright Act Provides moral rights to authors and performers, which include the right to be identified as the author and to
prevent any distortion, mutilation, or other modifications that would be prejudicial to their honor or reputation.

A

S.14

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35
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Which organization provides the Norms of Journalistic
Conduct that advertisements must comply with
according to the Supreme Court’s order?

A

Press Council of India

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35
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members of press council of india

A

The PCI is comprised of a chairman along with 28 additional members

35
Q

How many total seats did the National Democratic
Alliance (NDA) secure in the 543-member Lok Sabha in
2024?

A

293

35
Q

Under which section of the Consumer Protection Act,
2019, was the Central Consumer Protection Authority
(CCPA) set up?

A

Section 10(1)

35
Q

Where can a certificate signed by an authorised
representative of the advertiser be submitted for
TV/Radio advertisements?

A

Broadcast Seva Portal

35
Q

Which rule in the Cable Television Networks (CTN)
Rules, 1994, must advertisements comply with
according to the Supreme Court mandate?

A

Rule 7

35
Q

in which Report did the Law Commission explored the concept of negative voting alongside a 50%+1 voting
system

A

170th report in 1999

35
Q

Which key allies did the BJP form a coalition
government with in 2024?

A

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United)
(JD(U))

35
Q

NOTA was used for the first time in

A

2013 Assembly elections in five states of Chhattisgarh, Mizoram,
Rajasthan, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh and later in the 2014 General Elections.

35
Q

Who is the Chief Commissioner of the Central Consumer
Protection Authority (CCPA) as of 2024?

A

Nidhi Khare

36
Q

When was the “None Of The Above” (NOTA) option
introduced for the first time in the general elections?

A

2014

36
Q

How many women MPs were elected to the Lok Sabha in
the 2024 general election in India?

A

74 (13.63% of the total elected members in the Lower House)

36
Q

Which opposition coalition, led by the Indian National
Congress (INC), secured 234 seats in the 2024 Indian
General Election?

A

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
(INDIA)

36
Q

How many women MPs elected in India’s first
elections in 1952.

A

22

36
Q

First person to become a PM for 3rd consecutive year before Modi is

A

Jawaharlal Nehru

37
Q

who had approached the Supreme Court in 2013, seeking measures to protect the ‘right to secrecy’ of voters. They argued that the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 violated the secrecy aspect as the Presiding Officer (from the ECI) ?

A

People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL)

37
Q

NOTA was introduced for the 1st time following which case

A

It was introduced into the
electoral process following the 2013 Supreme Court directive in the PUCL vs. Union of India Case.

37
Q

The Central Information Commission (CIC) has clarified that it holds jurisdiction over the ?

A

e Members of Parliament Local Area
Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds.

38
Q

How much fund is allocated to each MP under MPLADS

A

₹5 crore per year to be utilised for various
development projects in their constituency.

39
Q

when was the central information commission formed and by whom

A

2th October 2005 Created under the Right to Information Act,
2005

40
Q

principle place of sitting of CIC

A

New Delhi

41
Q

Under which act does the CIC bring MPLADS for
oversight?

A

Right to Information Act

42
Q

Which ministry currently administers the Members of
Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)?

A

Ministry of Statistics and Implementation

43
Q

Which part of the Indian Constitution is violated by the
MPLADS according to critics who cite the encroachment
upon the domain of local self-governing institutions?

A

Part IX and IX-A

44
Q

In which year was the Members of Parliament Local Area
Development Scheme (MPLADS) started?

A

1993

45
Q

commissioners of cic are appointed by whom and for a tenure of ?

A

The Commissioners are
appointed by the President of India,
Commissioners serve for a term of five
years or until they reach the age of 65

46
Q

CIC can impose penalties on errant Central Public Information Officers under which Section

A

Section 20 of the RTI Act

47
Q

who plays a crucial role in establishing policies aimed at upholding high quality
and standards in medical education and is tasked with creating essential regulations in this area

A

National Medical Commission (NMC)

48
Q

NTA was found on and its governing body is

A

November 2017, Overseen by a Governing Council led by the Union Minister of Education.

49
Q

Composition of NTA

A

Includes experts from the education sector, representatives from user
institutions, and government officials

50
Q

Which organization is responsible for conducting the
NEET exam?

A

NTA

51
Q

What position does the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) hold
in the National Testing Agency (NTA)?

A

Director-general

52
Q

Which organization originally proposed the concept of
NEET?

A

Medical Council of India in 2009

53
Q

When was NEET 1st implemented

A

2013

54
Q

On which date is World Yoga Day celebrated annually?

A

June 21st

54
Q

who released the findings of the first exclusive all India survey on AYUSH , and it was conducted by whom

A

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)

55
Q

What does the acronym AYUSH stand for in the context
of medical systems practised in India?

A

Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy

56
Q

Which traditional medical system, also known as Tibetan
medicine, integrates the knowledge of Indian, Chinese,
and Greek systems?

A

Sowa-Rigpa

57
Q

When was the Ministry of AYUSH formed to ensure the
development and propagation of AYUSH practices?

A

2014

58
Q

A system of medicine based on the principles of Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen, further developed by
Arab and Persian practitioners.

A

Unani

59
Q

Which tehsil has been renamed as Pargana Shri Kainchi
Dham by the Uttarakhand government?

A

Kosiyakutoli

60
Q

Developed in Germany, it is based on the principle of “like cures like” and uses highly diluted substances
to trigger the body’s natural healing response.

A

homeopathy

61
Q

Originating in South India, it uses a combination of herbs, minerals, and dietary practices

A

Siddha

62
Q

The survey used ______ to
select households from villages and urban blocks

A

Simple Random Sampling Without Replacement (SRSWOR)

63
Q

Joshimath is believed to be the site where which
historical figure attained enlightenment in the 8th
century

A

Adi Guru Shankaracharya

63
Q

What new name has been given to the Joshimath tehsil
by the Uttarakhand government?

A

Jyotirmath

64
Q

In which district is Badrinath Dham, home to the sacred
Badrinarayan Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located?

A

Chamoli

65
Q

In which year was the Kainchi Dham Ashram, closely associated with Neem Karoli Baba, founded?

A

1962 by Neem Karoli Baba

66
Q

Jyotirmath is one of the four cardinal mathas (monastic institutions) established by Adi
Shankaracharya in the 8th century to promote ______

A

Advaita Vedanta philosophy

67
Q

a bridge symbolising the friendship between India and Bangladesh, is set to become operational for public
use in September 2024

A

Maitri Setu

68
Q

What is the length of the Maitri Setu? location of it

A

1.9 km, connecting Sabroom in India’s
Tripura state with Ramgarh in Bangladesh.

69
Q

Over which river is the Maitri Setu constructed?

A

Feni river

70
Q

Which type of bridge is Maitri Setu?

A

pre-stressed concrete bridge

71
Q

Which organization supervised the construction of the
Maitri Setu?

A

National Highways and Infrastructure Development
Corporation Ltd.

72
Q

Which ports in Bangladesh will play a role in facilitating
the transport of goods from West Bengal to Northeast
India via the Maitri Setu?

A

Chittagong

73
Q

when was the bridge inaugurated and by whom

A

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in March 2021

74
Q

who introduced the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX)

A

National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

75
Q

The NHCX is part of the which broader mission

A

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

76
Q

As part of which vision has the Insurance Regulatory
and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) allotted
states and union territories to every insurer to increase
insurance penetration in India?

A

Insurance for All by 2047

77
Q

When was the National Health Authority established?

A

Jan 2019

78
Q

What is the maximum financial incentive that hospitals can receive per insurance claim transaction through the NHCX
under the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS)?

A

₹500 or 10% of the claim amount, whichever is lower

79
Q

_____ is recognized as the
world’s largest government-funded health insurance program.

A

Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) . Initiated in 2018
it
provides health coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family annually

80
Q

First Speaker of Independent India

A

Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from
1952 to 1956

81
Q

Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY funding

A

The funding model is collaborative, with a general split of 60:40 between the
central and state governments for states with legislatures. This ratio changes to 90:10 for
Northeastern states, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, while
union territories without legislatures receive full central funding.

82
Q

the first
Indian Speaker was

A

Vithalbhai Patel.

82
Q

The role of the Speaker was introduced by

A

the Government of India Act of 1919

83
Q

Who presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of both
the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker?

A

A member from the panel of Chairpersons

84
Q

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the Speaker of the Lok Sabha be removed through a resolution?

A

Article 94

85
Q

Under which Act were the titles of President and Deputy
President changed to Speaker and Deputy Speaker?

A

Government of India Act, 1935

86
Q

What is the rank of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the
order of precedence in India?

A

Sixth

87
Q

Under which sections of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, can a Speaker be disqualified from
being a Lok Sabha member, leading to removal from
office?

A

Sections 7 and 8

88
Q

Which section of the Representation of the People Act,
1951, outlines the requirements for the registration of a
political party with the Election Commission of India?

A

S.29-A

89
Q

In which Supreme Court case was it held that the
Election Commission of India does not have the
authority to deregister a political party under the
Representation of the People Act?

A

Indian National Congress vs Institute of Social
Welfare, 2002

90
Q

Which of the following is a requirement for a political
party to gain recognition as a state party in India?

A

6% of votes and two seats

91
Q

Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the right to
vote to every citizen above the age of 18, unless
disqualified by law?

A

Article 326

92
Q

Who proposed the National Electoral Fund as an
alternative to state funding, aimed at allowing
contributions from all donors and distributing these
funds based on election results?

A

T.S. Krishnamurthy

93
Q

which section Provides tax exemptions to political
parties subject to certain conditions like maintaining
books of accounts and other documents as may be
prescribed.

A

Section 13A of Income Tax Act, 1961

94
Q

which section Prohibits political parties from accepting
foreign contributions.

A

Section 3 of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

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