1. Recently, which ministry has launched e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti and e-Summon App for three new criminal laws in Chandigarh?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Law and Justice
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Urban Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
On August 4, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four apps—e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon—in Chandigarh to support the new criminal laws in India. These apps will manage evidence, send electronic summons, link various authorities, and allow video testimony. The new laws, effective from July 1, 2024, include Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, aiming to enhance the criminal justice system.
2. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Awards 2021:
- Uttar Pradesh bagged the first position followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- Chandigarh was adjudged the ‘Best performing UT’.
- Andhra Pradesh has been facilitated for the best policy initiative under a special category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- PMAY-U scheme is aimed at confronting and tiding over the shortage of housing facilities in urban India for beneficiaries under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Groups (LIGs) and Middle-Income Groups (MIGs) categories. PMAY-U, a flagship Mission of the Government of India implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was launched on 25th June 2015.
- Uttar Pradesh bagged the first position in PMAY-U Awards 2021 followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at second and third place, respectively.
- Poll-bound Gujarat saw five special category awards for performance related to Affordable Rental Housing Complexes and ‘Convergence with other Missions’ coming its way.
- Madhya Pradesh got three special category awards followed by Jammu and Kashmir, which was adjudged the ‘Best Performing UT’ alongside Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- Odisha has been felicitated with the prestigious PMAY-U Awards 2021 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for the best policy initiative under a special category.
3. Which of the following States/UTs has/have been approved for setting up bulk drug parks under the scheme Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Chandigarh
- Gujarat
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:- The Department of Pharmaceuticals has conveyed ‘in-principle’ approval to the proposals of the three States Viz, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradeshunder the Scheme for “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks”, a key initiative to support the Bulk Drugs manufacturing in the country.
4. With respect to the Randstad Trends Salary Report, 2021, consider the following statements:
- Bengaluru has topped among Tier-I cities in junior and mid-levels pay-scales.
- Mumbai takes the highest spot in senior-level jobs.
- Among Tier-II cities, Chandigarh tops the list for junior and mid-level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Randstad Salary Trends Report indicates that Bengaluru leads Tier-I cities in junior and mid-level IT salaries, while Mumbai excels in senior-level pay, being 3.4% higher than Bengaluru. Junior roles (0-5 years) in Bengaluru earn 11.6% more than those in Hyderabad. In Tier-II cities, Chandigarh ranks highest for junior and mid-level positions, while Bhubaneswar leads in senior roles, matching Tier-I city salaries. Nationally, mid-level salaries are about 2.5 times junior salaries, and senior salaries are double mid-levels. The report highlights stagnant entry-level salaries due to the low employability of many engineering graduates.
5. Which of the following Central Forensic Science Laboratory(CFSL) functions under Ministry of Home Affairs?
- CFSL Delhi
- CFSL Kolkata
- CFSL Hyderabad
- CFSL Chandigarh
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in New Delhi operates under the Central Bureau of Investigation, investigating cases for the CBI. India has seven CFSLs. CFSL Kolkata, the oldest, is a center of excellence in biological sciences under the Directorate of Forensic Science Services. CFSL Hyderabad specializes in chemical sciences, while CFSL Chandigarh focuses on physical sciences, both under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
6. Which of the following lakes of India and their respective states is / are correct?
- Panchmuli Lake – Maharashtra
- Sukhna Lake – Chandigarh
- Vembanad Lake – Kerala
- Sattal – Rajasthan
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Panchmuli Lake, near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, is also known as Dyke 3 of the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Sukhna Lake is located in Chandigarh, where citizens were recognized for its conservation. Vembanad Lake in Kerala is the longest lake in India and a Ramsar Site. Sattal consists of seven freshwater lakes in Uttarakhand, formed by tectonic activities.
7. Consider the following:
(City : Dominant function)
- Sheffield: industrial city
- London: port city
- Chandigarh: administrative city
Which of the above are matched correctly?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
In spite of towns performing multiple functions their dominant functions are referred. For example, people think of Sheffield as an industrial city, London as a port city, Chandigarh as an administrative city and so on.
8. Consider the following:
- Pinjore Garden – Chandigarh
- Shalimar Bagh – Lahore
- Nishant Bagh Garden – Delhi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2 ]
Notes:- Pinjore Garden – Chandigarh
- Shalimar Bagh – Lahore
- Nishant Bagh Garden – Kashmir
9. Who will inaugurate the Chandigarh conference on drug trafficking and national security?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Rajnath Singh
[C] S Jaishankar
[D] Amit Shah
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Correct Answer: D [ Amit Shah]
Notes:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a conference on drug trafficking and national security in Chandigarh.
10. ‘Chandigarh Advertisement Control Order, 1954’ was in news recently, with respect to it, consider the following statements:
- It states that no person in Chandigarh can install or put up a board or banner without prior permission in writing from the competent authority.
- It does not allow any hoarding or boards or banners or any sort of advertisement at Sukhna lake.
- It disallows any advertisement that hinders the vision of drivers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- Under the Chandigarh Advertisement Control Order, 1954, no person in Chandigarh can install or put up a board or banner without prior permission in writing from the competent authority. The permissions, in such cases will also be granted only for a certain number of places.
- No person shall erect, exhibit, fix retain or display or cause to be erected, exhibited, fixed, retained or displayed any advertisement and sky sign in any street, road, a public park or part thereof in any place of public resort.”
- Chandigarh does not allow any hoarding or boards or banners or any sort of advertisement at Sukhna lake, all roundabouts, Madhya Marg, Jan Marg and all other main streets. At places other than these, it is only with the due permission of the civic body commissioner that hoardings can be allowed upon payment of a specific advertisement fee.
- The Act disallows any advertisement that hinders the vision of drivers or hinder the ready interpretation of any road traffic sign, railway or air signal.
