GK Mock Test - 1 - CLAT MCQ

Centre has issued an order that government jobs will be reserved only for domiciles of J&K. The order says anyone ”who has resided for a period of 15 years in the UT of J&K or has studied for a period of seven years and appeared in Class 10th /12th examination in an educational institution located in the UT of J&K or who is registered as a migrant by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) shall be deemed to be domicile.”The two revoked provisions of the Constitution let the J&K Legislature decide the ”permanent residents”, prohibiting a non-J&K resident from buying property there and ensuring job reservation for its residents. The provisions shall apply to reservation for domiciles in ”all the Gazetted and non-Gazetted posts, Class IV posts” of the Government. ”Children of Central Govt. officials, All India Services, PSUs, autonomous body of Centre, Public Sector Banks, officials of statutory bodies, Central Universities, recognised research institutes of Centre who have served in J&K for a total period of 10 years” will be domiciled.

Q. Article 370 was part of which part of the Indian Constitution?

Centre has issued an order that government jobs will be reserved only for domiciles of J&K. The order says anyone ”who has resided for a period of 15 years in the UT of J&K or has studied for a period of seven years and appeared in Class 10th /12th examination in an educational institution located in the UT of J&K or who is registered as a migrant by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) shall be deemed to be domicile.”The two revoked provisions of the Constitution let the J&K Legislature decide the ”permanent residents”, prohibiting a non-J&K resident from buying property there and ensuring job reservation for its residents. The provisions shall apply to reservation for domiciles in ”all the Gazetted and non-Gazetted posts, Class IV posts” of the Government. ”Children of Central Govt. officials, All India Services, PSUs, autonomous body of Centre, Public Sector Banks, officials of statutory bodies, Central Universities, recognised research institutes of Centre who have served in J&K for a total period of 10 years” will be domiciled.

Q. Who was the ruler of Jammu & Kashmir who signed Instrument of Accession?

Many members of the Rajya Sabha have consented to contribute from their Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to the common central pool to fight COVID-19.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu had asked the MPs to contribute at least ₹ 1 crore each from their MPLAD funds. The suspension of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years to boost the funding available for the COVID-19 fight is a step in the right direction. It may appear at first blush that the decision may undermine the decentralised manner of funding local area development. However, past experience has been that some members do not utilise their full entitlement and that there is a gap between recommendation made by members and implementation by the administration under this scheme. The immediate benefit now is the freeing up of about ₹ 7,900 crores over a two-year period so that it can be spent on boosting the health infrastructure needed to combat the pandemic. This is the second announcement regarding MPLADS that the Centre has made after the disease outbreak. Last month, it allowed utilisation of MPLADS funds to the extent of at least ₹ 5lakh by each MP to purchase medical equipment for government hospitals in their constituencies. Many members made immediate use of the one-time dispensation to recommend the procurement of N95 masks, personal protective equipment, and ventilators.
Now that the entire scheme has been suspended, the government should ensure that recommendations already made are acted upon immediately. While the transfer of these sums to the Consolidated Fund of India would help judicious deployment anywhere in the country, based on an assessment of the varying needs in different regions, it would redound to the government‘s credit if the genuine efforts made by members to help their constituents are not frustrated. It should also see to it that allocations are non-discriminatory.

Q. MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) was launched on which of the following dates?

Many members of the Rajya Sabha have consented to contribute from their Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to the common central pool to fight COVID-19.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu had asked the MPs to contribute at least ₹ 1 crore each from their MPLAD funds. The suspension of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years to boost the funding available for the COVID-19 fight is a step in the right direction. It may appear at first blush that the decision may undermine the decentralised manner of funding local area development. However, past experience has been that some members do not utilise their full entitlement and that there is a gap between recommendation made by members and implementation by the administration under this scheme. The immediate benefit now is the freeing up of about ₹ 7,900 crores over a two-year period so that it can be spent on boosting the health infrastructure needed to combat the pandemic. This is the second announcement regarding MPLADS that the Centre has made after the disease outbreak. Last month, it allowed utilisation of MPLADS funds to the extent of at least ₹ 5lakh by each MP to purchase medical equipment for government hospitals in their constituencies. Many members made immediate use of the one-time dispensation to recommend the procurement of N95 masks, personal protective equipment, and ventilators.
Now that the entire scheme has been suspended, the government should ensure that recommendations already made are acted upon immediately. While the transfer of these sums to the Consolidated Fund of India would help judicious deployment anywhere in the country, based on an assessment of the varying needs in different regions, it would redound to the government‘s credit if the genuine efforts made by members to help their constituents are not frustrated. It should also see to it that allocations are non-discriminatory.

Q. What percentage of MPLADS annual funds must be utilized on the area inhabited by Scheduled Castes, &Scheduld  tribe?

Many members of the Rajya Sabha have consented to contribute from their Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to the common central pool to fight COVID-19.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu had asked the MPs to contribute at least ₹ 1 crore each from their MPLAD funds. The suspension of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years to boost the funding available for the COVID-19 fight is a step in the right direction. It may appear at first blush that the decision may undermine the decentralised manner of funding local area development. However, past experience has been that some members do not utilise their full entitlement and that there is a gap between recommendation made by members and implementation by the administration under this scheme. The immediate benefit now is the freeing up of about ₹ 7,900 crores over a two-year period so that it can be spent on boosting the health infrastructure needed to combat the pandemic. This is the second announcement regarding MPLADS that the Centre has made after the disease outbreak. Last month, it allowed utilisation of MPLADS funds to the extent of at least ₹ 5lakh by each MP to purchase medical equipment for government hospitals in their constituencies. Many members made immediate use of the one-time dispensation to recommend the procurement of N95 masks, personal protective equipment, and ventilators.
Now that the entire scheme has been suspended, the government should ensure that recommendations already made are acted upon immediately. While the transfer of these sums to the Consolidated Fund of India would help judicious deployment anywhere in the country, based on an assessment of the varying needs in different regions, it would redound to the government‘s credit if the genuine efforts made by members to help their constituents are not frustrated. It should also see to it that allocations are non-discriminatory.

Q. Who is responsible for the overall execution of the projects under the MPLAD scheme?

Many members of the Rajya Sabha have consented to contribute from their Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to the common central pool to fight COVID-19.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu had asked the MPs to contribute at least ₹ 1 crore each from their MPLAD funds. The suspension of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years to boost the funding available for the COVID-19 fight is a step in the right direction. It may appear at first blush that the decision may undermine the decentralised manner of funding local area development. However, past experience has been that some members do not utilise their full entitlement and that there is a gap between recommendation made by members and implementation by the administration under this scheme. The immediate benefit now is the freeing up of about ₹ 7,900 crores over a two-year period so that it can be spent on boosting the health infrastructure needed to combat the pandemic. This is the second announcement regarding MPLADS that the Centre has made after the disease outbreak. Last month, it allowed utilisation of MPLADS funds to the extent of at least ₹ 5lakh by each MP to purchase medical equipment for government hospitals in their constituencies. Many members made immediate use of the one-time dispensation to recommend the procurement of N95 masks, personal protective equipment, and ventilators.
Now that the entire scheme has been suspended, the government should ensure that recommendations already made are acted upon immediately. While the transfer of these sums to the Consolidated Fund of India would help judicious deployment anywhere in the country, based on an assessment of the varying needs in different regions, it would redound to the government‘s credit if the genuine efforts made by members to help their constituents are not frustrated. It should also see to it that allocations are non-discriminatory.

Q. Where can elected Members of RajyaSabha recommend developmental works under MPLAD scheme?

Many members of the Rajya Sabha have consented to contribute from their Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to the common central pool to fight COVID-19.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu had asked the MPs to contribute at least ₹ 1 crore each from their MPLAD funds. The suspension of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years to boost the funding available for the COVID-19 fight is a step in the right direction. It may appear at first blush that the decision may undermine the decentralised manner of funding local area development. However, past experience has been that some members do not utilise their full entitlement and that there is a gap between recommendation made by members and implementation by the administration under this scheme. The immediate benefit now is the freeing up of about ₹ 7,900 crores over a two-year period so that it can be spent on boosting the health infrastructure needed to combat the pandemic. This is the second announcement regarding MPLADS that the Centre has made after the disease outbreak. Last month, it allowed utilisation of MPLADS funds to the extent of at least ₹ 5lakh by each MP to purchase medical equipment for government hospitals in their constituencies. Many members made immediate use of the one-time dispensation to recommend the procurement of N95 masks, personal protective equipment, and ventilators.
Now that the entire scheme has been suspended, the government should ensure that recommendations already made are acted upon immediately. While the transfer of these sums to the Consolidated Fund of India would help judicious deployment anywhere in the country, based on an assessment of the varying needs in different regions, it would redound to the government‘s credit if the genuine efforts made by members to help their constituents are not frustrated. It should also see to it that allocations are non-discriminatory.

Q. Where can nominated M.P recommend developmental Works under the MPLAD scheme?

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions with its 15 members voting by email for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members voted to keep troops in Sudan‘s restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the U.N. political mission in Somalia until June 30. The UN Security Council is likely to meet for the first time by ”next week or before” to discuss the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 42,000 people globally, according to Dominican Republic Ambassador Jose Singer, the current president of the world body‘s top organ. The Dominican Republic assumed the rotating presidency of the powerful 15-nation council for the month of April, taking the baton from China, a permanent and veto-wielding member.

Q. What is the total number of members represented in the United Nations General Assembly?

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions with its 15 members voting by email for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members voted to keep troops in Sudan‘s restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the U.N. political mission in Somalia until June 30. The UN Security Council is likely to meet for the first time by ”next week or before” to discuss the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 42,000 people globally, according to Dominican Republic Ambassador Jose Singer, the current president of the world body‘s top organ. The Dominican Republic assumed the rotating presidency of the powerful 15-nation council for the month of April, taking the baton from China, a permanent and veto welding member.

Q. UNGA president serve the office for how much time?

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions with its 15 members voting by email for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members voted to keep troops in Sudan‘s restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the U.N. political mission in Somalia until June 30. The UN Security Council is likely to meet for the first time by ”next week or before” to discuss the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 42,000 people globally, according to Dominican Republic Ambassador Jose Singer, the current president of the world body‘s top organ. The Dominican Republic assumed the rotating presidency of the powerful 15-nation council for the month of April, taking the baton from China, a permanent and veto-wielding member.

Q. The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is?

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions with its 15 members voting by email for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members voted to keep troops in Sudan‘s restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the U.N. political mission in Somalia until June 30. The UN Security Council is likely to meet for the first time by ”next week or before” to discuss the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 42,000 people globally, according to Dominican Republic Ambassador Jose Singer, the current president of the world body‘s top organ. The Dominican Republic assumed the rotating presidency of the powerful 15-nation council for the month of April, taking the baton from China, a permanent and veto-welding member.

Q. The number of non-permanent members of the UN security council is?

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions with its 15members voting by email for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members voted to keep troops in Sudan‘s restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the U.N. political mission in Somalia until June 30. The UN Security Council is likely to meet for the first time by ”next week or before” to discuss the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 42,000 people globally, according to Dominican Republic Ambassador Jose Singer, the current president of the world body‘s top organ. The Dominican Republic assumed the rotating presidency of the powerful 15-nation council for the month of April, taking the baton from China, a permanent and veto-wielding member.

Q. Which of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions with its 15 members voting by email for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members voted to keep troops in Sudan‘s restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the U.N. political mission in Somalia until June 30. The UN Security Council is likely to meet for the first time by ”next week or before” to discuss the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 42,000 people globally, according to Dominican Republic Ambassador Jose Singer, the current president of the world body‘s top organ. The Dominican Republic assumed the rotating presidency of the powerful 15-nation council for the month of April, taking the baton from China, a permanent and veto-wielding member.

Q. Who is the current president of UNGA?

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions with its 15members voting by email for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members voted to keep troops in Sudan‘s restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the U.N. political mission in Somalia until June 30. The UN Security Council is likely to meet for the first time by ”next week or before” to discuss the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 42,000 people globally, according to Dominican Republic Ambassador Jose Singer, the current president of the world body‘s top organ. The Dominican Republic assumed the rotating presidency of the powerful 15-nation council for the month of April, taking the baton from China, a permanent and veto-wielding member.

Q. Which of the following are official languages of the UN?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a ..........(1).........body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 has received a request for the merger of a company following green channel combination route. Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment and was formed on recommendations of ....(2)..... Committee Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government, and international jurisdictions. By being a knowledge-intensive organization with high competence level. Through professionalism, transparency, resolve, and wisdom in enforcement. The CCI characterizes the ’green channel ‘ as an automatic system of approval for Combinations wherein the Combination is deemed to be approved upon filing the notice in the format prescribed.

Q. Which of the following will replace .....(2).......in the paragraph?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a ..........(1).........body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 has received a request for the merger of a company following green channel combination route. Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment and was formed on recommendations of ....(2)..... Committee Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government, and international jurisdictions. By being a knowledge-intensive organisation with high competence level. Through professionalism, transparency, resolve, and wisdom in enforcement. The CCI characterises the ’green channel ‘ as an automatic system of approval for Combinations wherein the Combination is deemed to be approved upon filing the notice in the format prescribed.

Q. Competition Commission of India has 1 chairman and how many members?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a ..........(1).........body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 has received a request for the merger of a company following green channel combination route. Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment and was formed on recommendations of ....(2)..... Committee Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government, and international jurisdictions. By being a knowledge-intensive organization with high competence level. Through professionalism, transparency, resolve, and wisdom in enforcement. The CCI characterizes the ’green channel ‘ as an automatic system of approval for Combinations wherein the Combination is deemed to be approved upon filing the notice in the format prescribed.

Q. Which of the following will replace .....(1)....... in the paragraph?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a ..........(1).........body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 has received a request for the merger of a company following green channel combination route. Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment and was formed on recommendations of ....(2)..... Committee Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government, and international jurisdictions. By being a knowledge-intensive organization with high competence level. Through professionalism, transparency, resolve, and wisdom in enforcement. The CCI characterizes the ’green channel ‘ as an automatic system of approval for Combinations wherein the Combination is deemed to be approved upon filing the notice in the format prescribed.

Q. Who is the current Chairman of the Competition Commission of India?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a ..........(1).........body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 has received a request for the merger of a company following green channel combination route. Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment and was formed on recommendations of ....(2)..... Committee Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government, and international jurisdictions. By being a knowledge-intensive organization with high competence level. Through professionalism, transparency, resolve, and wisdom in enforcement. The CCI characterizes the ’green channel ‘ as an automatic system of approval for Combinations wherein the Combination is deemed to be approved upon filing the notice in the format prescribed.

Q. Appeals from orders given by CCI are heard by which of the following bodies?

The global chemical weapons watchdog, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has for the first time explicitly blamed ......(1).....for chemical attacks. President Bashar al-Assad‘s air force used the nerve gas sarin and chlorine three times in 2017. The findings came in the first report from a new investigative team set up by the OPCW to identify the perpetrators of attacks in Syria‘s ongoing nine-year-long civil war. The OPCW which has its headquarters in  .......(2).......has the power to say whether chemical weapons were used in an attack it has investigated. In June 2018, it granted itself new powers to assign blame for attacks. It promotes and verifies the adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of chemical weapons and requires their destruction.

Q. Which of the following is correct choice for .....(2)..... in the paragraph?

The global chemical weapons watchdog, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has for the first time explicitly blamed ......(1).....for chemical attacks. President Bashar al-Assad‘s air force used the nerve gas sarin and chlorine three times in 2017. The findings came in the first report from a new investigative team set up by the OPCW to identify the perpetrators of attacks in Syria‘s ongoing nine-year-long civil war. The OPCW which has its headquarters in  .......(2).......has the power to say whether chemical weapons were used in an attack it has investigated. In June 2018, it granted itself new powers to assign blame for attacks. It promotes and verifies the adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of chemical weapons and requires their destruction.

Q. Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the first time has explicitly blamed country which will fill up the ......(1)........is?

The global chemical weapons watchdog, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has for the first time explicitly blamed ......(1).....for chemical attacks. President Bashar al-Assad‘s air force used the nerve gas sarin and chlorine three times in 2017. The findings came in the first report from a new investigative team set up by the OPCW to identify the perpetrators of attacks in Syria‘s ongoing nine-year-long civil war. The OPCW which has its headquarters in  .......(2).......has the power to say whether chemical weapons were used in an attack it has investigated. In June 2018, it granted itself new powers to assign blame for attacks. It promotes and verifies the adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of chemical weapons and requires their destruction.

Q. OPCW was given which of the following prestigious prize for its extensive efforts to eliminate Chemical weapons in 2013?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data show that 24% of women faced domestic violence in 2015-16 not seeing any reduction since 2005-06. Compared to the survey results, the actual reports of domestic violence to the police are negligible at 58.8/ one lakh women. The disparity between the crimes reported in a survey and registered with the police highlights how women are unlikely to seek help. The more telling statistic from the NFHS data is perhaps that 52% of the surveyed women and 42% of the surveyed men think there is at least one valid reason for wife beating. This attitude highlights how ingrained and normalized the idea is such that an abused woman should not expect support from others. The NFHS data also highlights how the proportion of women reporting violence is increasing among families with lower wealth.
The lockdown due to the pandemic is leading to a substantial negative income shock for everyone. In our interviews with unorganized sector workers, we often heard that women suffered domestic violence coupled with the husband‘s alcoholism. The NFHS data also show a high correlation between alcohol intake and domestic violence. Keeping in mind that access to alcohol may be limited in these times, frustration could also lead to abuse. India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said it registered 587 domestic violence complaints between March 23 and April 16 - a significant surge from396 complaints received in the previous 25 days between February 27 and March 22. One in six new complaints of domestic violence was made over a relaunched WhatsApp number.

Q. Which of the following Act specifically deals with cases talked about in the above paragraph?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data show that 24% of women faced domestic violence in 2015-16 not seeing any reduction since 2005-06. Compared to the survey results, the actual reports of domestic violence to the police are negligible at 58.8/ one lakh women. The disparity between the crimes reported in a survey and registered with the police highlights how women are unlikely to seek help. The more telling statistic from the NFHS data is perhaps that 52% of the surveyed women and 42% of the surveyed men think there is at least one valid reason for wifebeating. This attitude highlights how ingrained and normalised the idea is such that an abused woman should not expect support from others. The NFHS data also highlight how the proportion of women reporting violence is increasing among families with lower wealth.
The lockdown due to the pandemic is leading to a substantial negative income shock for everyone. In our interviews with unorganised sector workers, we often heard that women suffered domestic violence coupled with the husband‘s alcoholism. The NFHS data also show a high correlation between alcohol intake and domestic violence. Keeping in mind that access to alcohol may be limited in these times, frustration could also lead to abuse. India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said it registered 587 domestic violence complaints between March 23 and April 16 - a significant surge from 396 complaints received in the previous 25 days between February 27 and March 22. One in six new complaints of domestic violence was made over a relaunched WhatsApp number.

Q. National Commission for women was established in which of the following year?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data show that 24% of women faced domestic violence in 2015-16 not seeing any reduction since 2005-06. Compared to the survey results, the actual reports of domestic violence to the police are negligible at 58.8/ one lakh women. The disparity between the crimes reported in a survey and registered with the police highlights how women are unlikely to seek help. The more telling statistic from the NFHS data is perhaps that 52% of the surveyed women and 42% of the surveyed men think there is at least one valid reason for wife beating. This attitude highlights how ingrained and normalized the idea is such that an abused woman should not expect support from others. The NFHS data also highlights how the proportion of women reporting violence is increasing among families with lower wealth.
The lockdown due to the pandemic is leading to a substantial negative income shock for everyone. In our interviews with unorganised sector workers, we often heard that women suffered domestic violence coupled with the husband‘s alcoholism. The NFHS data also show a high correlation between alcohol intake and domestic violence. Keeping in mind that access to alcohol may be limited in these times, frustration could also lead to abuse. India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said it registered 587 domestic violence complaints between March 23 and April 16 - a significant surge from 396 complaints received in the previous 25 days between February 27 and March 22. One in six new complaints of domestic violence was made over a relaunched WhatsApp number.

Q. Which of the following are included as part of domestic violence in India?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data show that 24% of women faced domestic violence in 2015-16 not seeing any reduction since 2005-06. Compared to the survey results, the actual reports of domestic violence to the police are negligible at 58.8/ one lakh women. The disparity between the crimes reported in a survey and registered with the police highlights how women are unlikely to seek help. The more telling statistic from the NFHS data is perhaps that 52% of the surveyed women and 42% of the surveyed men think there is at least one valid reason for wife beating. This attitude highlights how ingrained and normalized the idea is such that an abused woman should not expect support from others. The NFHS data also highlights how the proportion of women reporting violence is increasing among families with lower wealth.
The lockdown due to the pandemic is leading to a substantial negative income shock for everyone. In our interviews with unorganized sector workers, we often heard that women suffered domestic violence coupled with the husband‘s alcoholism. The NFHS data also show a high correlation between alcohol intake and domestic violence. Keeping in mind that access to alcohol may be limited in these times, frustration could also lead to abuse. India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said it registered 587 domestic violence complaints between March 23 and April 16 - a significant surge from 396 complaints received in the previous 25 days between February 27 and March 22. One in six new complaints of domestic violence was made over a relaunched WhatsApp number.

Q. What is the composition of the National Commission for Women?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data show that 24% of women faced domestic violence in 2015-16 not seeing any reduction since 2005-06. Compared to the survey results, the actual reports of domestic violence to the police are negligible at 58.8/ one lakh women. The disparity between the crimes reported in a survey and registered with the police highlights how women are unlikely to seek help. The more telling statistic from the NFHS data is perhaps that 52% of the surveyed women and 42% of the surveyed men think there is at least one valid reason for wife beating. This attitude highlights how ingrained and normalized the idea is such that an abused woman should not expect support from others. The NFHS data also highlights how the proportion of women reporting violence is increasing among families with lower wealth.
The lockdown due to the pandemic is leading to a substantial negative income shock for everyone. In our interviews with unorganized sector workers, we often heard that women suffered domestic violence coupled with the husband‘s alcoholism. The NFHS data also show a high correlation between alcohol intake and domestic violence. Keeping in mind that access to alcohol may be limited in these times, frustration could also lead to abuse. India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said it registered 587 domestic violence complaints between March 23 and April 16 - a significant surge from 396 complaints received in the previous 25 days between February 27 and March 22. One in six new complaints of domestic violence was made over a relaunched WhatsApp number.

Q. How is Chairman of National Commission for Women chosen?