Polity Flashcards
Which commission recommended the limited retention of the death penalty for terrorism-related offences and waging war?
262nd Law Commission’s Report,
published in 2015
What group is Mohammad Arif affiliated with?
Lashkar-e-Taiba
In which case did the Supreme Court of India rule that
the pardoning powers of the President and the
Governors are not subject to complete judicial review?
Maru Ram v. Union of India
scope of the pardoning powers under
Articles 72 and 161, pertaining to the President and the
Governors respectively
Clarified that the pardoning power is exercised on the advice of the Council of
Ministers
What was the location of the attack for which Arif was
sentenced?
Red Fort
Which article of the Constitution empowers the President
of India to grant pardons and commute sentences?
Art.72
Which article of the Constitution empowers the Govt to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, remissions, or commute
sentences, especially in death penalty cases.
Art.161
Which case Upheld the constitutionality of the death penalty and established the
“rarest of rare” standard.
Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab
Case which Detailed the scope of the President’s pardoning power.
Kehar Singh v. Union of India
Which case Stated that inordinate delays in deciding mercy petitions can lead to
commuting death sentences.
Shatrugan Chauhan v. State of U.P.
In which case did the Patna High Court rule that
exceeding a 50% reservation quota violated Supreme
Court guidelines?
Indira Sawhney Case v. Union of India
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for
positive discrimination or reservation in government
jobs?
Art.16
Which part of the Constitution of India deals with the
reservation of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled
Tribes (ST) in Central and State legislatures?
Part XVI
In which year was the 85th Amendment Act, introducing
the concept of consequential seniority for SC/ST
candidates promoted through reservations, enacted?
2001
Which Constitution Amendment Act introduced
reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
in central government jobs and educational institutions?
103rd Amendment
The Patna High Court struck down the Bihar government’s decision to increase the reservation quota from 50% to ___
65%
______has the
lowest per capita income in India.
Demographics: The state has the
highest fertility rate and a low urban
population.
Bihar
SC, ST, and Backward Classes constitute
____% of Bihar’s population
84.46%
Other States with Reservations Above 50%
Meghalaya (80%)
Arunachal Pradesh (80%)
Nagaland (80%)
Mizoram (80%)
Chhattisgarh (72%)
Tamil Nadu (69%)
Lakshadweep Islands (100% for STs)
In 2024, in which district of Tamil Nadu did the tragic
incident occur where people died after consuming
spurious liquor?
Kallakurichi
What is the origin of the term “hooch” used to describe
poor-quality alcohol?
Alaskan tribe
Which regulation prescribes the maximum permissible
quantity of methanol in different types of alcoholic
beverages?
Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic
Beverages) Regulations 2018
What is the chemical formula for methanol?
CH3OH
Which substance binds to ADH enzymes to slow down
the metabolism of methanol into formic acid, aiding in its
elimination from the body?
Fomepizole
Who details the methods for determining methanol quality.
Indian Standard IS 517
Hazard classification of Methanol is stated under which Schedule
Schedule I of the Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemical
Rules 1989 in India.
Methanol is Synthesized from carbon monoxide and hydrogen using copper and zinc oxide
catalysts at pressures of _____ and temperatures around ____
50-100 atm, 250°C
Gujarat enforces strict alcohol prohibition laws
under which Act
Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949
prohibited since:1960
Alcohol prohibition in manipur was enforced under which Act and till what year was it prohibited and who lifted the ban
Manipur became a dry state after it enacted
the Manipur Liquor Prohibition Act, 1991, Prohibition: 1991-2023, BJP led government in the state lifted the ban completely.
Alcohol prohibition since 2016 in Bihar is enforced under
Bihar Excise
(Amendment) Act, 2016
Mizoram Initially banned in 1997, lifted in 2015, and reinstated in ____
2019 under the Mizoram Liquor
Prohibition Act.
In Nagaland Alcohol prohibition since 1989 is enforced under which Act
Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition
Act, 1989,
According to Article 95(1), who performs the duties of
the Speaker when the post is vacant?
Deputy Speaker
Who was the first Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
from 1952 to 1956 and later became the Speaker of the
Indian Parliament?
Madabhushi Ananthasayanam
Ayyangar
Which article of the Indian Constitution contains
provisions regarding the Speakers and Deputy Speakers
of State Assemblies?
Art.178
Since when has the post of Deputy Speaker in the current
Lok Sabha been vacant?
23rd June 2019
Articles which mandate the prompt election of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the
Lok Sabha and state assemblies, respectively.
Articles 93 and 178
Who holds the record for the longest tenure as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha,
serving from 1980 to 1989
Balram Jakhar
How long does the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
normally serve?
5 yrs
first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, serving from 1952 to 1956
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
the Deputy Speaker is elected by a simple
majority of present and voting members acc. to which rule
Governed by Rule 8 of the Lok Sabha’s Rules of Procedure,
Om birla assumed office from
June 19, 2019.
Conditions for Vacating Office for Deputy speaker is given under which Article
The Deputy Speaker vacates office if they cease to be a member, resign, or are removed
by an absolute majority of the House, as per Article 94 (and Article 179 for state assemblies
Under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker has the authority to
disqualify Members of Parliament on grounds of defection
10th
When did the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 come into
force?
1st July 1898
Who is authorised to make regulations and set service
charges under the Post Office Act, 2023?
Director General of Postal Services
Which section of the 1898 Act, granting the Centre
exclusive privileges for conveying letters by post, was
removed in the present Bill?
S.4 of the
Indian Post Office Act, 1898
Which colonial-era law is being replaced by the Post
Office Bill 2023?
Indian Post Office Act
What new system does the Post Office Act, 2023
introduce for address identification?
Digital Address Codes
India post office est in and HQ at
1854, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
With over 150,000 post
offices, India Post has the
largest postal network in the
world.
Parent organization of India post
Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India
Minister of India post
Jyotiradtiya Scindia (Since June 2024; as of
July 2024)
PIN Code System: Introduced in ____ to
simplify mail sorting and delivery
1972
speed post launched in
1986,
which article of the Indian Constitution allows the Centre to rename states, which necessitates
amendments under both Articles 1 and 3.
Article 3
What does “Keralaputra” literally translate to in
Sanskrit?
Son of Kerala and is associated with the Chera dynasty
Which three dynasties were the main kingdoms of
southern India mentioned in historical texts?
Chera, Chola, Pandya
When was the state of Travancore-Cochin formed?
July 1, 1949
the Nattu
Rajya Praja Sammelanam was held in which year and where
Ernakulam in 1928
Who presided over the Nattu Rajya Praja Sammelanam
where the resolution for Aikya Kerala was passed?
Jawaharlal Nehru
The process of renaming a state is outlined in which article
Articles 3 and 4 of the Constitution,
requiring both presidential recommendation and parliamentary approval.
21st largest state in India by area
Kerela
Kerela is bordered by
bordered by Karnataka and , Tamil Nadu , and the
Arabian Sea
Kerala has a coastline of about_____ and _____ rivers
580 kms, 44
Highest Peak in kerela
Anamudi, at 2,695 meters
which temple is considered the
richest place of worship in the world.
The Sree Padmanabhaswamy
Temple in Thiruvananthapuram
____is a global hub for Ayurvedic
treatments and therapies.
Kerala
Who launched project ASMITA and when
Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission on July 16
UGC in collaboration with Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti
ASMITA project targets the development of ______ Indian language books over the next five years to enhance educational resources and promote Indian languages in
higher education
22,000
A comprehensive multilingual dictionary initiative by the Central Institute of Indian
Languages, supporting standardization and usage across various domains
Bahubhasha Shabdkosh
Which organization is spearheading the Real-time Translation Architecture to improve translation capabilities in Indian languages?
National Education Technology Forum (NETF)
Which committee’s report laid the foundation for the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
Kasturirangan Committee
What new school structure does the National Education
Policy (NEP) introduce?
5+3+3+4
Who is the current Chairman of the University Grants
Commission (UGC)?
Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
UGC was formed in ____ , but it was initially conceptualised in ____
to oversee the work of three central universities of Aligarh,
Banaras, and Delhi
1956, 1945
Which ministry is responsible for overseeing the
implementation and enforcement of the Digital Personal
Data Protection Bill, 2023?
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Ashwini vaishnaw)
Under which section of the DPDP, 2023, must data
fiduciaries obtain verifiable consent from parents or
guardians before processing children’s data?
Section 9
Which committee’s report influenced the drafting of the
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023?
Srikrishna Committee
Which act primarily governed India’s data protection
framework before the introduction of the Digital
Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023?
IT ACT,2000
Which act mandates that technology companies establish a consent
mechanism to confirm the ages of minors (individuals under 18) and obtain parental approval before allowing
them access to online services
Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023
The 2023-24 edition of the NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index, which evaluates states based on_____
United Nations’
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
India’s overall SDG score increased to___ in 2023-24 from 66 in 2020-21 in NITI Aayog SDG India Index 2023-24
71
Full form of NITI and when was it est ?
National Institution for Transforming India, was formed on January 1, 2015
Which commission did NITI aayog replace
Planning Commission
Where were the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
developed?
United Nations Conference on Sustainable
Development, Rio de Janeiro
who topped the index
Kerala and Uttarakhand topped
the index with a score of 79 each.
Who publishes the SDG India Index report?
NITI Aayog
Which state was the lowest performer in the SDG India
Index for 2023-24?
Bihar, scoring 57 points
The SDGs were adopted by all United Nations Member States in ____ as a universal call to action to end poverty,
protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030
2015
What was the predecessor to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)?
Millennium Development Goals
Which section of the Act allows the government to stop
the transmission of any message in the interest of public
safety and during a public emergency?
Section 20(2)
What is the maximum number of SIM cards a resident of
Jammu and Kashmir or the Northeast can have before
facing fines ?
Six
Under which new name will the Universal Service
Obligation Fund (USOF) be known, according to the
recent Act?
Digital Bharat Nidhi
The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act of 1950,
addressing unlawful possession of telegraph wires, was
recently repealed by which act?
Repealing and Amending Act, 2023
On what date was the Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India (TRAI) established? and who created it
20th February 1997, It was
created by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act,1997
HQ of TRAI
New Delhi
Current Chairperson of TRAI-
Chief Anil Kumar Lahoti
This initiative facilitates the setting up
of public Wi-Fi hotspots through Public Data Offices (PDOs) and does not require the PDOs to pay any license fee
PM-WANI, Launch Year: Announced in 2020
Members and tenure of TRAI
Chairperson, two full-time and two part-time
members appointed by the Government of India.
Tenure: Members serve a term of three years or until the age of 65
This project targets the provision of broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats in the country, using
a mix of underground fiber, fiber over power lines, radio, and satellite media
BharatNet
BharatNet was originally launched as ?
Originally launched as the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) in 2011
this project was set up to put India at the forefront of 6G technology development
globally.
Bharat 6G Alliance : Officially launched in 2023
Which article of the Indian Constitution calls for just
and humane working conditions?
Article 42
Which Indian state introduced menstrual leave for
female students in universities in 2023?
Kerala
In which year was Bihar’s policy that allows employees
two days of paid menstrual leave every month
introduced?
1992
Which Indian company was one of the first to formalize
menstrual leave?
Zomato
Which is the first European country to grant paid
menstrual leave to workers?
Spain
Countries with Menstrual Leave Policies: Spain,
Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, South
Korea, Zambia, and Vietnam
Which Article Allows special provisions for women,
supporting the non-discriminatory nature of
menstrual leave.
Article 15(3)
which state Since 1992, offers two days of paid
menstrual leave monthly for women
employees. and is the first state to implement menstrual leave
Bihar
Kerala
Introduced menstrual leave for female
students in all universities and
institutions in which year
2023
This bill
aimed to provide women working in both
public and private sectors with two days of
paid menstrual leave every month.
Menstruation Benefits Bill, 2017
This bill was
broader in scope, focusing on the overall
sexual, reproductive, and menstrual health
rights of women.
Women’s Sexual, Reproductive and
Menstrual Rights Bill, 2018
this bill Proposes 3 days of
paid leave for women and transwomen
during menstruation
Right of Women to Menstrual Leave and
Free Access to Menstrual Health
Products Bill, 2022
According to the IMF, integrating women fully into the
workforce could potentially add ___ billion to India’s GDP by 2025,
USD 700B
In which 2024 Supreme Court case was the applicability
of Section 125 of the CrPC to a divorced Muslim woman
upheld?
Mohd Abdul Samad v. State of Telangana
Which section of the 1986 Act requires a divorced
Muslim woman to submit an affidavit opting for CrPC
provisions over the 1986 Act?
S.5
Under which act was triple talaq criminalized following
its declaration as void by the Supreme Court?
Muslim Women (Protection of Rights
on Marriage) Act 2019
In which year was the Supreme Court case Mohd.
Ahmad Khan vs. Shah Bano Begum, which influenced
the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of
Rights on Divorce) Act, decided?
1985
How many months does the iddat period usually last,
which a divorced Muslim woman must observe before
she can remarry?
3
Article which Ensures no discrimination by the state against any citizen on grounds
including religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
Article 15(1) of the Indian Constitution
Which Section mandates a person with sufficient means to provide maintenance
to his wife, children, and parents if they cannot maintain themselves, reflecting the commitment to social justi
Section 125 of the CrPC
Inclusive definition of divorced women is given under which ACT
1986 Act
Justices involved in the Supreme Court Ruling on Maintenance Rights for Divorced
Muslim Women
Bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Augustine George
Masih
When was the National Security Council (NSC)
established?
November 19, 1998, by
then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.e
The judgment references the
Shah Bano case of 1985 and
subsequent legislative responses, such as the Muslim
Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
Who served as the country’s first National Security
Advisor (NSA) after the establishment of the NSC?
Brajesh Mishra
Who appoints the National Security Advisor (NSA) in
India?
The Prime Minister
who is a part of India’s National
Security Council’s three-tiered structure?
Strategic Planning Group (SPG), National Security Advisory Board (NSAB),Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC)
Former
Chairman of ISRO
K. Radhakrishnan
Who is the current National Security Advisor (NSA) of
India noted for his extensive influence in shaping India’s
national security strategies?
Ajit Doval appointed in 2014
Former
Ambassador to France and
the United States
Arun K. Singh
Founder
and CEO of Zoho
Corporation
Sridhar Vembu
The NSC is headquartered in
New Delhi
For the first time, the post of Additional National Security Adviser has been filled, as the
Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) . Who is appointed for the post
Rajinder Khanna
Ajit Doval’s Contributions
Operation Blue Star (1984), Operation Black Thunder (1988), Doklam Standoff (2017),Balakot Airstrike (2019)
Who was a central figure in planning and executing the airstrike on terror camps in Balakot,
Pakistan
Ajit Doval
How many sections does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
(BNS) 2024 have compared to the Indian Penal Code
(IPC)?
358 sections in BNS compared to 511 sections in IPC
What is the new maximum limit for detention in police
custody under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
(BNSS) 2024 compared to the previous 15-day limit in
the CrPC?
90 days
Which clause of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
2024 recognizes murder on the grounds of race, caste,
or community as a separate offense for the first time?
Clause 103
application developed
by NIC to facilitate videography/photography of crime
scenes, judicial hearings, and the electronic delivery of
court summons?
eSakshya, NyayShruti, and
eSummon
From which date have the new criminal laws, including
the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik
Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam (BSA), come into force in India?
1 July 2024
How many Cabinet committees were constituted by the
Union government?
8
What are the two types of Cabinet Committees?
Standing and Ad hoc
Which two committees are not headed by the Prime
Minister?
Committee on Accommodation and
Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the
constitutional basis for the functioning of committees
and stipulates that the President shall make rules for the
more convenient transaction of business with the
Ministries?
Article 77(3)
The amendment introduces a
new clause requiring MPs to strictly adhere to the
prescribed oath format, prohibiting any personal
additions or alterations.
‘Direction 1’
Under which rules do Cabinet Committees and the
executive in India operate?
Government of India Transaction of Business Rules,
1961
