DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 14 December 2024

Ans. b

Explanation:

Statement 1: incorrect

• Coke is a robust, porous, and dark substance predominantly consisting of carbon. Contrary to the statement, it is primarily utilized in the manufacturing process of steel, smelting iron ore, and extracting various metals. It is not specifically employed in the creation of diamonds.

Statement 2: correct

• Bitumen, also recognized as asphalt, is derived through the distillation process of crude oil. Renowned for its waterproofing and adhesive characteristics, it is extensively utilized in both paint formulations and for surfacing roads.

Ans. a

Explanation:

It is released by World Bank which is issued twice a year, in January and June.

Findings

• The global economy is projected to “slow substantially” this year, with a

“pronounced deceleration” in advanced economies.

• GDP growth for FY24 in India is seen at 6.3% compared with a previous estimate of

6.6% in January.

Ans. b

• Statement 1 is incorrect:In 2009, the UPSC established criteria for selecting State DGPs, following the Supreme Court’s directives on police reforms in the case of Prakash Singh vs Union of India. Recently, the UPSC modified the guidelines for appointing State Director Generals of Police (DGPs). The revised rule states that solely police officers with a minimum of six months remaining in service before retirement will be eligible for consideration in the appointment as DGPs.

Ans) b

Explanation:

Statement 1 is INCORRECT. Article 358 suspends Fundamental Rights outlined in Article 19 for the entire duration of an Emergency, whereas Article 359 suspends the enforcement of Fundamental Rights for a period specified by the President, which can be either the entire duration of the Emergency or a shorter timeframe.

Statement 2 is correct. Article 358 is applicable exclusively during External Emergencies, declared in the event of war or external aggression, and does not apply during Internal Emergencies, which are declared due to armed rebellion. Conversely, Article 359 applies to both External and Internal Emergencies.

Statement 3 is CORRECT. Article 358 pertains specifically to Fundamental Rights under Article 19, whereas Article 359 encompasses all Fundamental Rights whose enforcement is suspended by Presidential Order.

Additional information: Article 358 automatically suspends the six Fundamental Rights under Article 19 when a national emergency is proclaimed. However, the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 limited the scope of Article 359 by preventing the President from suspending the right to seek legal recourse for the enforcement of fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 20 to 21. In other words, the right to protection regarding convictions for offenses (Article 20) and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21) remain enforceable even during an emergency.

Ans. b

• Statement 1 is incorrect:In 2009, the UPSC established criteria for selecting State DGPs, following the Supreme Court’s directives on police reforms in the case of Prakash Singh vs Union of India. Recently, the UPSC modified the guidelines for appointing State Director Generals of Police (DGPs). The revised rule states that solely police officers with a minimum of six months remaining in service before retirement will be eligible for consideration in the appointment as DGPs.