Q.1 In context with the UNGA (United Nation General Assembly) consider the following statements :
1. The UN General Assembly has no binding votes or veto powers like the UN Security Council
2. All the 193 UN member states have equal representation in the UN General Assembly
3. US has always spoken first at the UN General Assembly since the 10th UNGA in 1955.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1 & 2
B) Only 3
C) 2 & 3
D) 1,2,3
Ans. A
UNGA 2019: What is UNGA?
Who gets to vote at UNGA?
Each sovereign state gets one vote and the votes are not binding on the membership, except in budgetary matters.
The UN General Assembly has no binding votes or veto powers like the UN Security Council.
What are the powers of UNGA?
The UNGA can express world opinion, promote international cooperation in various fields and make recommendations to the UNSC and elect the Security Council’s non-permanent members.
Who is the current UNGA President?
The current UNGA President is Tijjani Muhammad-Bande of Nigeria, who was elected to the post on June 4, 2019. He succeeds María Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, whose term ends in September 2019.
There are how many countries in the UN General Assembly?
All the 193 UN member states have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
Which countries are not a part of UNGA?
Among the world’s 196 countries, 193 are UN member states and
three nations- Palestine, the Vatican City and Taiwan are not a part of the international organization as their country status is not recognized globally due to political and religious reasons.
Is North Korea a UN member state?
The two Koreas-North and South Korea were admitted as members of the United Nations in 1991.
Which country always speaks first at the UNGA?
Brazil has always spoken first at the UN General Assembly since the 10th UNGA in 1955.
Q.2 With reference to the Citizenship Amendment Bill-2019 , consider the following statements :
1. The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 covers only 6 communities
2. As per the bill it is compulsory to reside in India for 6 years to get Indian citizenship
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A
Citizenship Amendment Bill-2019 :
1. The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 (CAB) will be granted citizenship of India to Hindu,
Christian, Sikh, Parsi, Jain, and Buddhist people who have fled from Pakistan, Afghanistan and
Bangladesh due to the religious persecution.
2. Such illegal migrants who have entered India by 31 December 2014 will be able to apply for Indian
citizenship.
3. Right now, it is compulsory to reside in India for 11 years to get Indian citizenship.
The new bill reduces the residency limit to six years.
4. The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 covers 6 communities – Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist,
and Christian migrants.
5. It has also been arranged that any legal action already taken against such people for s
displacement or illegal migration will not affect his eligibility for permanent citizenship.
6. If the OCI cardholders violate the conditions, the center will have the right to cancel their card.
7. This bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in 2016. It was passed in Lok Sabha this year but stuck in
the Rajya Sabha.
8. The Citizenship Amendment Bill was passed to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955.
9. It has been decided to give citizenship to people of other religions except Muslims in the new
bill. The Opposition is taking up this matter and saying it a biased bill.
10. The Ministry of Home Affairs has empowered the concerned authorities in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi to provide citizenship and natural
certificates to migrants under sections 5 and 6 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Q.3 Consider the following statements :
1. Under the Vote of Credit, Lok Sabha authorizes the council of ministers to continue to incur
expenditure out of the consolidated fund of India till next appropriation bill is adopted
2.In Budget 2017, Lok Sabha adopted Vote of Credit
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. D
Vote of Credit – It is granted for meeting an unexpected demand upon the resources of India, when on
account of the magnitude or the indefinite character of the service, the demand cannot be stated with
the details ordinarily given in a budget. Hence, it is like a blank cheque given to the Executive by
the Lok Sabha.
So far , it has not been adopted in India
Under the Vote of Account, Lok Sabha authorizes the council of ministers to continue to incur
expenditure out of the consolidated fund of India till next appropriation bill is adopted
Q.4 Which among the following motions can be moved in Lok Sabha only ?
1. Call Attention Motion
2. Adjournment Motion
3. Cut Motions
4. Censure Motion
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 2 & 4
B) 1,3,4
C) 2,3,4
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. C
Adjournment Motion, Cut Motions, Censure Motion- can be moved in Lok Sabha only
Call attention motion in the Rajya Sabha is called Motion For Papers
(i) Adjournment Motion:
At the end of the question-hour in the Parliament, motion moved by a member when it is desired to draw
the attention of the Executive for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public
importance.
(ii) Privilege Motion:
A motion moved by a member if he feels that a Minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House
or of any one or more of its members by withholding the facts of a case or by giving a distorted
version of facts etc.
(iii) Censure Motion:
A motion which seeks to censure the government for its “lapse”. If the motion is passed in the Popular
House, the Cabinet resigns.
(iv) ‘No-Confidence’ Motion:
A motion moved by a member to express lack of confidence in the government for any reason. The motion,
if allowed, be debated upon. At the conclusion of such debate, a vote of confidence is sought by the
government and if it fails to get the required majority of votes, it has to resign.
(v) Calling Attention Motion:
A member may, with prior permission of the Speaker, call the attention of a Minister to any matter of
urgent public importance and the Minister may make a brief Statement regarding the matter or ask for
time to make a Statement.
(vi) Cut Motion:
A motion that seeks reduction in the amount of a demand presented by the government is known as a cut
motion. Such motions are admitted at the Speaker’s discretion. It is a device through which members can
draw the attention of the government to a specific grievance or problem. There are three types of Cut
Motion:
(a) Disapproval of Policy Cut:
It means to express disapproval of the policy underlying.
(b) Economy Cut:
Asks for a reduction of the amount of the demand by a specific amount.
(c) Token Cut:
Is a device to ventilate specific grievances within the .sphere of the government’s responsibility. The
grievances have to be specified. Usually the motion envisages a small reduc¬tion in the demand.
Q.5 Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct with reference to the Charged Expenditure ?
1.It is that part of the appropriation bill which does not require approval of the Parliament
2. If the appropriation bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha , it has no impact on the charged expenditure
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C
Charged Expenditure :
It is that part of the appropriation bill which does not require approval of the Parliament
If the appropriation bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha , it has no impact on the charged expenditure
Q.6 With reference to the Parliamentary form of Government , consider the following statements :
1.Members of executive & legislature may be different, hence coordination between them may be weak
2.Executive has a definite majority in Lok Sabha , thus a check of legislature over executive is weak
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. B
Presidential Government : Members of executive & legislature are different, hence coordination between
them may be weak
Parliamentary form of Government : Members of executive are appointed from the legislature , the
ability of executive to influence legislature is high.
Executive has a definite majority in Lok Sabha , thus a check of legislature over executive is weak
Q.7 With reference to the Deputy Prime Minister, consider the following statements :
1. It is the second highest rank in the council of Ministers , who are given full powers in the absence
of Prime Minister
2. It is not a constitutional position
3. Deputy Prime Minister also enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minster
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 2
B) 1 & 3
C) Only 3
D) 2 & 3
Ans. D
Ist statement is a fabricated statement.
Ministers of State : They are the second highest ranking ministers , who are not given independent charge of ministry or department
Deputy Prime Minister is not a constitutional position
Supreme Court has held that Deputy Prime Minister also enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minster
Q.8 Who among the following is considered as the custodian of the Constitution of India ?
A) Chief Justice of India
B) Supreme Court of India
C) President of India
D) Attorney General of India
Ans. C
President of India is considered as the custodian of the Constitution of India
Supreme Court is considered as the Guardian of the Constitution of India
Q.9 Consider the following statements :
1. Discretionary powers of the President of India are exercised without the aid & advice of council of
ministers
2.42nd amendment act restored the discretion of President to refer the advice back to the council of
Ministers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A
44th amendment act restored the discretion of President to refer the advice back to the council of
Ministers
Discretionary powers of the President of India are exercised without the aid & advice of council of
ministers
Q. With respect to the South Asia Sub Regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) , consider the following statements :
1. SASEC program set up in 2001 to promote regional prosperity by improving cross border connectivity
2. World Trade Organisation serves as the secretariat for the SAESC member Countries
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A
SASEC program set up in 2001 to promote regional prosperity by improving cross border connectivity
It brings together Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives , Myanmar, Nepal , Srilanka
Manila, Phillipines based Asian development Bank (ADB) serves as the secretariat for the SAESC member
Countries
