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• With reference to the Privilege Notice in the Indian parliamentary system, consider the following statements:

  1. A Privilege Notice can be moved only against Members of Parliament for disorderly conduct inside the House.
  2. The power to decide penalties in cases of breach of privilege rests exclusively with the Committee on Privileges.
  3. Parliamentary privileges in India are expressly codified in a comprehensive statute enacted by Parliament.
  4. Article 105 of the Constitution relates to the privileges of Parliament, while Article 194 relates to the privileges of State Legislatures.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • a) Only one
  • b) Only two
  • c) Only three
  • d) All four

• With reference to SHE-LEAPS platform, consider the following statements:

  1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
  2. It is an initiative aimed at promoting women-led entrepreneurship through mentoring, capacity building, and improved access to markets and finance.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) 1 only
  • b) 2 only
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) Neither 1 nor 2

• Consider the following statements regarding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards:

  1. OCI confers dual citizenship and political rights in India.
  2. OCI registration is not allowed for those who are or had been citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, or any other country notified by the Central Government.
  3. OCI cardholders enjoy lifelong multiple-entry visa and parity with Non-Resident Indians in economic, financial, and educational fields, except in acquiring agricultural or plantation property.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • a) 1 and 2 only
  • b) 2 and 3 only
  • c) 1 and 3 only
  • d) 1, 2 and 3

• The ‘CITES Project’, seen in the news recently, is primarily associated with:

  • a) Digital monitoring of wildlife trade under the CITES Convention
  • b) Establishment of a national cyber security framework for financial institutions
  • c) Creation of a unified digital health records system under Ayushman Bharat
  • d) Modernisation of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's IT infrastructure through a centralized digital platform

• With reference to the criteria for the grant of Miniratna status to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), consider the following statements:

  1. A CPSE must have earned profits continuously for the preceding three years and should have a positive net worth to be eligible for Miniratna status.
  2. A CPSE should not have defaulted in the repayment of loans or interest due to the Government and must have obtained an ‘Excellent’ rating under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) system in each of the preceding three years.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) 1 only
  • b) 2 only
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) Neither 1 nor 2