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The correct answer is Home Affairs.

Key Points

• The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India.
• The NDMA was formally constituted on 27th September 2006, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 with Prime Minister as its Chairperson and nine other members, and one such member to be designated as Vice-Chairperson.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the ‘Nodal Ministry’ for the management of natural disasters in India. It is headquartered at NDMA Bhavan, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. Hence option 2 is correct.

Important Points

• Mandate: Its primary purpose is to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency and crisis response. It is also the apex body to lay down policies, plans, and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure a timely and effective response to disasters.
• Vision: To build a safer and disaster resilient India by a holistic, proactive, technology-driven, and sustainable development strategy that involves all stakeholders and fosters a culture of prevention, preparedness, and mitigation.
• NDMA lays down policies for disaster management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is responsible for making policies, laying down guidelines and best practices coordinate with the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) to tackle the disasters in India.
• State Governments are responsible for managing disasters in India. The Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected states, which includes the deployment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Armed Forces, and Central Paramilitary Forces. 

The correct answer is Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

Key Points

• Departments under Finance Ministry:
  • ​Department of Expenditure
  • ​Department of Revenue
  • ​Department of Financial Services
  • ​Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
  • ​Department of Economic Affairs
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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•  Departments under Defence Ministry
  • ​Department of Defence (DOD)
  • Department of Defence Production (DDP)
  • Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW)
  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
  • Department of Military Affairs (DMA)
• Departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs
  • ​Department Of Border Management
  • Department Of Internal Security
  • Department Of Jammu, Kashmir And Ladakh Affairs
  • Department Of Home
  • Department Of Official Language
  • Department Of States

The correct answer is Asom Gana Parishad.

Key Points

• Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is a regional political party in Assam, India.
• The party was formed in 1985 after the Assam Accord was signed between the Indian government and the leaders of the Assam Movement.
• The AGP primarily represents the interests of the Assamese people and focuses on issues like illegal immigration and regional identity.
• The “Elephant” is the election symbol of this party, representing strength and regional identity.

Important Points

• The AGP emerged from the six-year-long Assam Movement (1979-1985), which sought to address the problem of illegal immigrants in Assam.
• The party’s agenda is rooted in preserving the cultural identity and heritage of the indigenous Assamese people.
• The Assam Accord, signed on 15 August 1985, marked the end of the Assam Movement and paved the way for the formation of the AGP.

Additional Information

• Bodo Land People’s Front (BPF): The BPF is a political party in Assam that primarily represents the Bodo ethnic community. It played a key role in the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), a semi-autonomous region in Assam.
• All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF): The AIUDF is a political party in Assam that primarily represents the interests of the Muslim community. It was founded in 2005 by Maulana Badruddin Ajmal.
• Janata Dal (United): The JD(U) is a national political party primarily active in Bihar. It is a key ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in many states and follows a center-right political ideology.

The correct answer is September 13.

Key Points

• The police action against Hyderabad State, codenamed Operation Polo, began on September 13, 1948, and lasted until September 17, 1948.
• Operation Polo was aimed at integrating the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union after its Nizam refused to accede.
• The operation involved the Indian Army entering Hyderabad to restore peace and order in the state.
• The Nizam of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan, surrendered on September 17, 1948, marking the successful completion of the operation.
• This police action was necessary due to the rise in communal violence and the activities of the Razakars, a militia group supporting the Nizam's rule.

Additional Information

• Operation Polo
  • Operation Polo was the code name for the Indian military operation to annex Hyderabad.
  • It was carried out under the leadership of Major General J.N. Chaudhuri.
  • The operation lasted five days and resulted in Hyderabad becoming part of India.
• Razakars
  • The Razakars were a paramilitary force organized by Qasim Razvi, a supporter of the Nizam.
  • They were known for their violent and communal tactics, which escalated tensions in Hyderabad.
• Hyderabad State
  • Hyderabad was one of the largest princely states in India, ruled by the Nizam.
  • It chose not to join India or Pakistan after independence, leading to conflict.
• Integration of Princely States
  • Post-independence, the Indian government undertook efforts to integrate 562 princely states into the Indian Union.
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a pivotal role in the integration process.

The correct answer is Bacteria.

Key Points

• BT cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO) developed using a strain of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis.
• Bacillus thuringiensis produces crystal (Cry) proteins that are toxic to specific insect pests, particularly bollworms, which are a major threat to cotton crops.
• BT cotton was created to provide a natural defense against pests without the need for excessive chemical pesticides, improving yield and reducing environmental impact.
• The Cry proteins produced by the bacterium act as an insecticidal protein, disrupting the digestive system of pests when ingested, leading to their death.
• BT cotton was first introduced in India in 2002 and has significantly contributed to the country's cotton production and pest management.

Additional Information

• Bacillus thuringiensis (BT):
  • A naturally occurring soil bacterium known for producing insecticidal proteins.
  • Its use in genetic engineering has enabled the development of pest-resistant crops like BT cotton, BT corn, and others.
  • It is widely used in organic farming as a natural pesticide.
• Genetically Modified Crops (GM Crops):
  • GM crops are plants whose DNA is modified to exhibit specific desired traits, such as pest resistance or improved yield.
  • BT cotton is a significant example of GM technology in agriculture.
  • Concerns regarding GM crops include environmental impact, resistance development in pests, and ethical considerations.
• Impact of BT Cotton in India:
  • India is one of the largest producers of cotton globally, and BT cotton has played a critical role in increasing production.
  • It has reduced dependency on chemical pesticides, leading to cost savings for farmers and environmental benefits.
  • However, there have been issues such as pest resistance over time and socio-economic challenges for small-scale farmers.
• Alternative Pest Control Methods:
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Combines biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods to control pests sustainably.
  • Crop rotation and intercropping: Helps in reducing pest populations naturally.
  • Use of natural predators: Promoting ecosystems that encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps.

The correct answer is West Bengal.

• In India, the 2019 Indian general election was held to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha between April and May 2019.
• There are 42 parliamentary constituencies in total in the state of West Bengal.

Key Points

Additional Information

• Article 79 of the Constitution of India provides that the Parliament for the Union, consisting of the President and the two houses, Rajya Sabha (the Council of States) and Lok Sabha (the People's House), shall be established.
• The Lok Sabha is made up of people's representatives chosen on the basis of adult suffrage by direct election.
• The maximum strength of the House is 550 members - 530 members represent the States, and 20 members represent the Union Territories.

Important Points

• Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Lok Sabha seats i.e. 80.
• but, among the given options, West Bengal has the highest number of seats.

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Janata Party. 

Key Points:

• Janta party announced the formation of a second backward class commission in 1978.
• Morarji Desai was an Indian independence activist and the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979.
• He was also the first Prime Minister to head India's first non-Congress Government.
• He was the first PM to Demonetize India.
• The commission made to see the formation of second backward classes in 1978 was Mandal Commission.

The correct answer is the Election Commission of India.

• India has a multi-party system, where political parties are classified as National, state, or regional level parties.
• The status of the party is accorded by the Election Commission of India.

• Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body.
• The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
• Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

• ​Constitutional Provision
  • Mentioned Under Part - XV.
  • Related Articles lies between 324 to329.
• The Constitution provides ECI, the power of superintendence, direction & control of elections to
  • Parliament 
  • State legislature
  • The office of president of India 
  • The Office of the  vice-president of India

The correct answer is Ministry of Personnel.

Key Points

• The Central Information Commission (CIC) is a statutory body, set-up under the Right to Information Act in 2005.
• The Commission includes one Chief Information Commissioner and not more than 10 information commissioners who are appointed by the President of India.
• The present CIC of India as of June 2020 is Shri Y K Sinha
• Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is the present head of the Ministry of Personnel.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• The first-time use of EVMs occurred in the general election in Kerala in May 1982; however, the absence of a specific law prescribing its use led to the Supreme Court striking down that election. 
• Subsequently, in 1989, the Parliament amended the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to create a provision for the use of EVMs in the elections.
• A general consensus on its introduction could be reached only in 1998 and these were used in 25 Legislative Assembly constituencies spread across three states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. 

Additional Information

• The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), the replacement of the ballot box is a mainstay in the electoral process.
• First conceived in 1977 in the Election Commission, the Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL), Hyderabad was assigned the task to design and develop it.
• In 1979 a prototype was developed, which was demonstrated by the Election Commission before the representatives of political parties on 6th August 1980.
• The Bharat Electronic Ltd. (BEL), Bangalore, another public-sector undertaking, was co-opted along with ECIL to manufacture EVMs once a broad consensus was reached on its introduction.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 1951.

• The Representation of the People Act was passed in 1951.
  • Representation of Peoples Act 1951 provides for the actual conduct of elections in India.
  • Act deals with the election of the Parliament and State Legislatures, the qualifications, and disqualifications for membership of Parliament and state legislatures
  • It was introduced in Parliament by the then law minister Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
  • It was enacted under Article 327 of the Indian Constitution before the first general election in India.
  • Representation of the People’s Act contains 13 parts.
• Articles 324 to 329 deal with the electoral system in India.
• The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was introduced by Varun Gandhi in Lok Sabha.

Important parts in Representation of People Act 1951:

The correct answer is the Bahujan Samaj Party.

• The Bahujan Samaj Party was founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984 and now Mayawati is the leader of this Party.
• In Uttar Pradesh, The BSP has its main base and it was the second-largest party in the 2019 Indian general election.
• National Congrees Party was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume and its symbol is a picture of an open hand.
• Bhartiya Janta Party was founded on 6th April 1980  and its symbol is the lotus.
• The Rashtriya Janata Dal is a Bihar state base Party and it was founded in 1997 by Lalu Prasad Yadav and its symbol is Lantern.
• The Communist Party of India was formed in 26 December 1925 at Kanpur.
• The symbol of CPI is a hammer and sickle.

Additional Information

Major political parties and their symbols are as below-

The correct answer Ministry of Home Affairs.

• In India, The National Human Rights Commission is under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Key Points

• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance 28 September 1993.
  • It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA).
  • The NHRC is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights, which are defined by the Act as "the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of a person guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in international covenants and enforceable by courts in India".

The correct answer is Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.

• Shyama Prasad Mukherjee is one of the founder members of Bhartiya Jana Sangh.

Key Points

• The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was an Indian right-wing political party that existed from 1951 to 1977.
• In 1977, Bharatiya Jana Sangh merged with several other left, centre and right parties opposed to the Indian National Congress and formed the Janata Party.
• In 1980, the Jana Sangh faction broke away from Janata Party over the issue of dual membership and formed Bharatiya Janata Party.

Additional Information

The correct answer is option 2 i.e., Rajiv Kumar

• Rajiv Kumar is the second and the present Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog.
• He assumed office on 1st September 2017.
• He also serves as the Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Economics and Politics in Pune.
• He is the director of the Pahle India Foundation, a non-profit research organization that specializes in policy-oriented research and analysis.
• The NITI Aayog is a policy think-tank of the Government of India, established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals with cooperative federalism by fostering the involvement of the State of Governments of India in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up approach.
•  It was formed on 1st January 2015.

Important Points

• Dr Suman K Berry is the current Vice-chairman of NITI Aayog.