Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Private Member’s Bills (PMBs):
- A PMB can only be introduced by a Member of Parliament who is not a Minister.
- PMBs are discussed exclusively on Thursday in both Houses of Parliament.
- The last Private Member’s Bill to be passed by both Houses and receive Presidential assent was in 1970.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following with reference to the powers of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha:
- The Chairman can cast a vote only in case of a tie.
- The Chairman has the authority to break a tie in a division vote but cannot vote in any other case.
- The Chairman can suspend members of the Rajya Sabha for disruptive behavior.
How many of the above is/are incorrect?
Which country was the first to sign the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement?
Consider the following with reference to Zero Hour and Question Hour:
- Zero Hour is the time immediately following the Question Hour, during which members can raise matters of urgent public importance.
- Question Hour is the first hour of the sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, where members ask questions to the government.
- The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha have the discretion to allow questions in Zero Hour.
- Zero Hour can only be used for raising issues that have been pre-approved by the Chairman or Speaker.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to ‘The 52nd Constitutional Amendment:
- The 52nd Constitutional Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law in India.
- The amendment also led to the creation of a National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC).
- The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Service Tax (GST):
- At present, GST has four tax slabs.
- Instead of GST, a compensation cess is levied on coal and petroleum products.
- GST revenue collection has been rising consistently month-on-month in the past one year.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023:
- The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023 aims to create a market-driven mechanism to incentivize industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Under the scheme, companies exceeding their allocated carbon credits must purchase additional credits from the government at a fixed price or face penalties.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Which of the following is the primary method used to produce Green Hydrogen?
Consider the following statements regarding Census in India:
- Since 1881, it is conducted every 10 years but was not done in 2021.
- It is conducted by Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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