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Exercise : Bills and Acts - Latest Current Affairs
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1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution mandates a Governor for each State?
Article 153
Article 155
Article 159
Article 174
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Article 153 of the Indian Constitution mandates that there shall be a Governor for each State. It also allows one person to serve as Governor for multiple States if required. The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the State, exercising executive powers as prescribed in the Constitution. Their role is vital in maintaining the federal structure, ensuring the State's administration aligns with constitutional provisions. This makes Article 153 fundamental to the governance framework in India.

2.
Which section of the CGST Act, 2017, empowers the government to implement the 'Track and Trace Mechanism'?
Section 147A
Section 148A
Section 149A
Section 150A
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The GST Council has approved the implementation of a 'Track and Trace Mechanism' to curb tax evasion for certain commodities. To facilitate this, Section 148A is to be added to the CGST Act, 2017, which provides the government with the necessary authority to enforce this mechanism. This system involves affixing unique marks on goods/packages to enable tracking throughout the supply chain.

3.
In which year was the Right to Education (RTE) Act enacted?
2010
2012
2009
2015
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Right to Education (RTE) Act, enacted in 2009, ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Section 16 of the Act initially introduced a no-detention policy, prohibiting the retention of students up to Class 8 to reduce dropout rates and encourage learning without fear of failure. However, the policy was later amended in 2019 to allow student retention based on performance. The implementation of the amended rules in 2024 aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and introduces revised promotion criteria, remedial instruction, and a focus on holistic development to address learning gaps effectively.

4.
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the Supreme Court have the discretionary power to hear special leave petitions (SLPs)?
Article 136
Article 142
Article 226
Article 124
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Article 136 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court discretionary power to hear special leave petitions (SLPs). This extraordinary jurisdiction allows the Court to address cases involving substantial questions of law or potential miscarriages of justice, even where no direct right of appeal exists. Originating from the Government of India Act, of 1935, the mechanism empowers the Court to intervene in both civil and criminal matters. SLPs are instrumental in reducing the backlog of pending cases, ensuring justice in exceptional situations, and maintaining the Court's role as the ultimate arbiter of law in India.

5.
In which year was the Indian Railway Board Act passed and the Railway Board operational since then without statutory authority?
1905
1989
2014
2015
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Railway Board, responsible for overseeing the management and operations of Indian Railways, has been functioning since 1905 without statutory authority. This historical context is significant as the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to grant it a formal legal status, consolidating provisions of the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 into the Railways Act, 1989. This step aims to streamline railway governance and bring historical practices under a modern legislative framework.