Daily Current Affairs MCQ: 28th September 2024 - UPSC MCQ

- Statement 1: The textile sector contributes approximately 2.3% to India's GDP, not 7%. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

- Statement 2: India is indeed the largest global producer of cotton, contributing over 30% of worldwide production. Therefore, this statement is correct.

- Statement 3: The textile sector is the second-largest employer in India after agriculture, providing jobs to over 45 million directly and supporting around 100 million indirectly. Therefore, this statement is correct.

Thus, the correct statements are 2 and 3, making the correct option Option C: 2 and 3 Only.

According to the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court or any High Court can be removed from office by a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament. This process requires a majority of the total membership of each House and at least two-thirds of the members present and voting. This provision ensures a significant level of protection for judges and sets specific grounds for their removal, emphasizing the independence of the judiciary.

Statement-I correctly highlights the constitutional provision for the removal of judges through impeachment, as mandated by the Constitution of India. This process involves a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament.
Statement-II accurately points out that impeachment is the primary mechanism for addressing judicial misconduct. However, it does not fully explain Statement-I. While impeachment is indeed a limited and political process, it does not elaborate on the detailed procedure and the extent of protection provided to judges under this provision. Therefore, although both statements are correct, Statement-II does not directly clarify Statement-I, making option (b) the correct choice.

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in the textile sector primarily aims at boosting the production of man-made fibers (MMF) and technical textiles. By providing incentives for these segments, the scheme aims to stimulate growth, attract investments, and create job opportunities in these specific areas of the textile industry. This focus aligns with the government's goal of promoting innovation, competitiveness, and diversification within the sector.

1. "China Shock 2.0" - Correctly matched. This refers to the recent increase in Chinese exports leading to heightened trade tensions globally.

2. "Made in China 2025" - Correctly matched. This is a strategic initiative by China aimed at becoming a global leader in high-tech manufacturing by 2025.

3. "Air Quality Index (AQI)" - Incorrectly matched. The AQI was actually introduced in October 2014, not 2015.

4. "Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)" - Correctly matched. This body was indeed established under the 2021 Act to manage and resolve air quality issues in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas.

Three pairs are correctly matched, making Option C the correct answer.

Statement-I correctly highlights China's strategic plan, "Made in China 2025," aiming to establish dominance in high-tech manufacturing by 2049. This initiative focuses on various sectors and targets self-sufficiency in high-tech industries, competition with global rivals, and becoming a manufacturing powerhouse.
Statement-II accurately points out China's dominance in electronics, particularly in mobile phone exports, which have surged with support from global tech companies. While this dominance in electronics aligns with China's high-tech ambitions, it does not directly explain the "Made in China 2025" initiative, which has broader goals encompassing multiple high-tech sectors beyond electronics. Thus, both statements are correct but address different aspects of China's economic strategies without one explaining the other.

1. Article 124(4) - Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges: Correct. Article 124(4) of the Indian Constitution indeed deals with the removal of judges of the Supreme Court and High Court.

2. Justice C S Karnan - Found guilty of contempt of court by a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court: Incorrect. Justice C S Karnan was found guilty of contempt of court by a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, not a five-judge bench.

3. SASTRA Ramanujan Prize - Awarded to mathematicians under 40 years old: Incorrect. The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize is awarded to mathematicians under 32 years old, not 40 years old.

4. ABHED Bulletproof Jacket - Developed by DRDO and IIT Bombay: Incorrect. The ABHED Bulletproof Jacket was developed by DRDO and IIT Delhi, not IIT Bombay.

So, the pairs correctly matched are:

- Pair 1: Article 124(4) - Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges

- Pair 2: None (since Justice C S Karnan was found guilty by a seven-judge bench, not a five-judge bench)

Therefore, only two pairs (Pair 1) are correctly matched.

Statement-I correctly identifies India as the largest global producer of cotton, contributing over 30% of worldwide production, as mentioned in the provided text about the textile sector. However, Statement-II is incorrect because the textile sector's contribution to India's GDP is stated to be approximately 2.3%, not 5%. This discrepancy makes Option (c) the correct answer choice.

Statement 1: Correct. According to Article 124(4) of the Indian Constitution, a judge of the Supreme Court or any High Court can only be removed from office by the President following a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament.

Statement 2: Correct. The resolution must indeed be supported by a majority of the total membership of each House and by at least two-thirds of the members present and voting.

Statement 3: Incorrect. The grounds for the removal of judges are restricted to "proved misbehavior" or "incapacity" as per Article 124(4). "Gross incompetence" is not mentioned as a ground for removal.

Hence, the correct answer is Option B: 1 and 2 Only.

China's "Made in China 2025" initiative is a strategic plan aimed at positioning China as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing by 2049. This strategy focuses on transforming into a global manufacturing powerhouse by 2049, emphasizing advancements in high-tech sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy. The initiative outlines specific goals, including achieving 70% self-sufficiency in high-tech industries by 2025 and competing with other manufacturing rivals by 2035.