16-Dec-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of bills in the parliamentary system in India:

1. During the committee stage, MPs can propose, debate, and vote on amendments to the bill’s clauses.
2. A Private Member's Bill is introduced by a Member of Parliament who is not a government minister.
3. The Head of State (President or Monarch) gives royal assent after a bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Which of the following areas is not one of the four pillars of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)?

Consider the following with reference to the entities involved in the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP):

1. Only government agencies
2. Only Private sector organizations
3. Only mining corporations

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which provision of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, mandates the disqualification of a person convicted of certain offenses?

Consider the following with reference to the oath of office for ministers in a parliamentary system:

1. The oath is administered by the Speaker of the Parliament
2. The minister must take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution
3. The oath is a ceremonial formality and has no legal significance
4. The oath can be taken in private without any formal procedure

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes Santa Ana winds?

The term “Levant” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?

Consider the following statements regarding Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013:

1. The Act mandates the constitution of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in workplaces with 10 or more employees.
2. The ICC is responsible for investigating complaints of sexual harassment and recommending appropriate action.
3. The Act applies only to public sector organizations and excludes private companies.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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