Daily Current Affairs MCQ: 16th October 2024 - UPSC MCQ

1. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): This pair is incorrectly matched. The CEPA was indeed signed in February 2022, but it provides zero-duty access for 90% of Indian exports to the UAE, not 100%.

2. India's Imports from UAE: This pair is correctly matched. The UAE is indeed the fourth-largest supplier of crude oil to India.

3. Non-Oil Trade Target: This pair is incorrectly matched. The target for non-oil trade between India and the UAE is $100 billion by 2030, not by 2025.

4. Investment from UAE: This pair is correctly matched. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has invested in various sectors, including renewable energy projects, in India.

Thus, pairs 2 and 4 are correctly matched, making the correct number of correctly matched pairs three.

1. Article 142 of the Indian Constitution - Incorrect. Article 142 grants the Supreme Court the power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it, not to appoint judges directly.

2. Doctrine of Lis Pendens - Correct. It is a legal principle that prevents the transfer of property during the pendency of a litigation to ensure that the subject matter of the lawsuit is not altered while the litigation is ongoing.

3. E-Migrate Portal - Incorrect. The e-Migrate portal is an initiative by the Government of India to manage and facilitate the migration process of Indian workers seeking employment abroad, not specifically for students pursuing higher education.

4. Swell Waves - Incorrect. Swell waves are not generated by local wind conditions; they are long-wavelength waves formed by distant storms and can travel long distances across the ocean.

Only the second pair is correctly matched.

- Statement 1: Hibakusha refers to survivors of the atomic bombings of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, not just Hiroshima. Hence, this statement is incorrect.
- Statement 2: The Japanese government indeed provides medical allowances to hibakusha to assist with health care due to the long-term effects of radiation exposure.

- Statement 3: Hibakusha often face societal stigma and discrimination due to misconceptions about radiation exposure.

Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correct, making option C the right choice.

Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court discretionary authority to issue orders necessary for delivering complete justice in cases before it. This provision allows the Court to go beyond statutory laws when required, ensuring that justice is served in exceptional circumstances where conventional laws may not provide adequate remedies. The article aims to empower the Supreme Court to effectively address extraordinary situations that demand immediate attention and resolution.

India has expressed concerns about the substantial increase in imports of silver products, platinum alloys, and dry dates from the UAE under the existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA), highlighting that many of these imports do not comply with the Rules of Origin requirements.

1. Hibakusha : Survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - This pair is correctly matched. Hibakusha is a Japanese term that refers to individuals who survived the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

2. Nihon Hidankyo : Organization supporting survivors of atomic bombings - This pair is correctly matched. Nihon Hidankyo is the organization dedicated to supporting the survivors of the atomic bombings, known as hibakusha.

3. Niju Hibakusha : People who were present at both Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings - This pair is correctly matched. Niju Hibakusha refers to those rare individuals who experienced both bombings.

4. Fat Man : Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima - This pair is incorrectly matched. Fat Man was the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, not Hiroshima. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima was called Little Boy.

The correct answer is Option C: Only three pairs.

Statement-I correctly highlights India's concerns about the surge in imports from the UAE under the FTA, while Statement-II accurately mentions the signing of the CEPA between India and the UAE in February 2022. However, Statement-II does not directly explain Statement-I but rather provides additional information about the trade relations between the two countries.

The primary mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is to enhance nutrition, boost agricultural productivity, improve living standards in rural communities, and contribute to overall economic development worldwide. This includes efforts to combat hunger, promote sustainable agriculture, and ensure food security for all.

- Statement 1: This is correct. Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the power to pass any decree or make any order necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. This allows the Court to act beyond the limitations of statutory laws to ensure justice is served.

- Statement 2: This is incorrect. Article 142 does not empower the Supreme Court to compel Parliament to enact or amend legislation. The Supreme Court's powers under this Article are judicial, not legislative. The Court can make orders to do complete justice in specific cases, but it cannot direct Parliament to pass laws.

- Statement 3: This is correct. Article 142 has been invoked in several landmark cases, such as the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, where the Supreme Court ordered compensation to victims, and the liquor ban case, where the Court imposed restrictions on liquor sales near highways to ensure public safety.

Therefore, the correct statements are 1 and 3 only. Hence, the correct answer is Option C: 1 and 3 Only.

- Statement-I correctly indicates that the Supreme Court can issue orders beyond statutory laws under Article 142 to ensure complete justice. This discretionary power allows the Court to address situations where conventional laws might be inadequate.
- Statement-II accurately highlights some of the powers granted by Article 142, such as securing attendance, facilitating document discovery, and imposing penalties for contempt. These actions fall within the scope of the Court's discretionary authority provided by this article.
Therefore, both statements are correct, and Statement-II explains the broader discretionary powers vested in the Supreme Court by Article 142 of the Indian Constitution.