Daily Current Affairs MCQ: 5th September 2024 - UPSC MCQ

1. Article 137 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court of India to review its own judgments or orders. - This statement is correct. Article 137 of the Constitution of India does indeed empower the Supreme Court to review its own judgments or orders.

2. A review petition must be submitted within 60 days of the judgment or order. - This statement is incorrect. As per the current legal provisions, a review petition must be submitted within 30 days of the judgment or order. Delays may be permitted if accompanied by valid reasons, but the standard period is 30 days.

3. Review petitions are typically considered through oral arguments in the Supreme Court. - This statement is incorrect. Review petitions are typically considered through circulation, without oral arguments. Oral hearings may occur only in exceptional cases, particularly in death penalty matters.

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct. The correct answer is Option A: 1 Only.

All three statements provided are correct based on the details about HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 and HIMTECH-2024.

1. Statement 1: HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 is indeed focused on showcasing drone solutions for high-altitude environments and will take place at Wari La, near Leh on 17-18 September 2024. This event is designed to assess the performance of drones in real terrain and environmental conditions at elevations between 4,000 to 5,000 meters.

2. Statement 2: HIMTECH-2024 aims to advance high-altitude technologies and is organized in collaboration with FICCI. This event will specifically discuss, demonstrate, and explore new prospects for the development and integration of technologies tailored for high-altitude military operations, emphasizing the latest technologies and systems developed to meet operational needs along India's Northern Borders.

3. Statement 3: HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 will indeed feature drones equipped for specialized roles, including Electronic Warfare, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Communication Intelligence, and Electronic Intelligence. This aligns with the event's objective of showcasing a variety of drone solutions optimized for high-altitude environments.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option D.

HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 event aims to provide a platform for the Indian Drone Industry to showcase drone solutions optimized for high-altitude environments, specifically where the Indian Army frequently operates. This event is crucial for assessing drone performance in practical scenarios at elevations between 4,000 to 5,000 meters.

A Review Petition in the Supreme Court is intended to rectify significant errors that could potentially lead to a miscarriage of justice rather than focusing on trivial mistakes. It provides a mechanism for individuals adversely affected by a ruling to request a review based on identifiable mistakes or new and substantial evidence that was not available earlier. This process is distinct from an appeal and is crucial in upholding the principles of justice and fairness in the legal system.

1. Article 137 of the Constitution: Empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgments or orders. - This pair is correctly matched. Article 137 indeed allows the Supreme Court to review its own judgments or orders.

2. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA): Signed in 2010 between India and Singapore. - This pair is incorrectly matched. The CECA between India and Singapore was signed in 2005, not 2010.

3. Haveli Sangeet: Connected to the Pushti Margiya temples of the Shaiva Tradition. - This pair is incorrectly matched. Haveli Sangeet is connected to the Pushti Margiya temples of the Vaishnava Tradition, not the Shaiva Tradition.

4. Roopa Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002): Relates to the filing of curative petitions in the Supreme Court. - This pair is correctly matched. The Roopa Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002) case indeed relates to the filing of curative petitions in the Supreme Court.

Thus, only pairs 1 and 4 are correctly matched.

Answer: Option B

The Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act 2018 indeed mandates the death penalty for the rape and gang rape of minors under the age of 12, as mentioned in Statement-I. Similarly, the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 introduces provisions where gang rape of women aged 18 and above is punishable by death, aligning with Statement-II. Therefore, both statements are factually correct, and Statement-II logically explains the extension of the death penalty to a specific demographic group beyond minors, supporting the provisions outlined in Statement-I.

Statement-I is correct as it accurately describes PM Modi's visit to Brunei, highlighting its significance as the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. Statement-II is also correct as it underscores Brunei's importance as a major oil and gas producer in the region and its significant role in India's 'Act East' Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. Additionally, Statement-II explains why Brunei's role is pivotal in the context of India's strategic interests.

1. Brunei's Significance in India's 'Act East' Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision: Brunei is indeed a significant player in India's 'Act East' Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. Brunei, being a member of ASEAN, is crucial to India's strategy in engaging with Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

2. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's Visits to India: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has made multiple visits to India, highlighting the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. Notably, he was the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day parade in 2018, which underscores the importance of the relationship.

3. Shift in India's Oil Demand: India has recently shifted its oil demand from Brunei to Russian imports. This shift is significant in the context of India's energy strategy and its efforts to diversify its sources of energy imports.

All three statements are correct, making Option D (1, 2 and 3) the correct answer. This comprehensive understanding of India's diplomatic, strategic, and economic engagements with Brunei aligns with the provided information and supports the accurate framing of the question and its answer.

1. Brunei - Member of ASEAN: Correct. Brunei is indeed a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

2. Bandipur Tiger Reserve - Located in Tamil Nadu: Incorrect. The Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in the Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts of Karnataka, not Tamil Nadu.

3. Chandipura Virus - Transmitted by sandflies: Correct. Chandipura virus is transmitted by sandflies, specifically Phlebotomus papatasi.

4. Project Strawberry - Initiative by Google: Incorrect. Project Strawberry is an initiative by OpenAI, not Google.

Thus, the correctly matched pairs are:

1. Brunei - Member of ASEAN

2. Chandipura Virus - Transmitted by sandflies

Answer: Option B: Only two pairs

Statement-I is accurate as Haveli Sangeet is indeed associated with the Pushti Margiya temples of the Vaishnava Tradition and has its roots in ancient temple music practices. Statement-II correctly identifies Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya as the founder and key proponent of devotional worship (Bhakti) in the context of Haveli Sangeet, establishing a clear connection between his role and the musical tradition. Hence, both statements are correct, and Statement-II elucidates the origins and significance of Haveli Sangeet as mentioned in Statement-I.