The Governance System

National Disaster Management Authority is headed by

[amp_mcq option1=”the Prime Minister.” option2=”the Home Minister.” option3=”the President.” option4=”the Health Minister.” correct=”option1″]

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the Prime Minister of India.

The Prime Minister serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the NDMA.

The National Disaster Management Authority was established by the Government of India under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It is the apex body responsible for laying down the policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management and coordinating their enforcement and implementation. The Home Minister is the Vice-Chairperson of the NDMA.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises consists of

[amp_mcq option1=”the Department of Heavy Industry and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade” option2=”the Department of Public Enterprises and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade” option3=”the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and the Department of Heavy Industry” option4=”the Department of Heavy Industry and the Department of Public Enterprises” correct=”option4″]

The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises consists of two main departments: the Department of Heavy Industry and the Department of Public Enterprises.

The Ministry is responsible for formulating policies and promoting the development of the heavy engineering and manufacturing sector, as well as overseeing the performance of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) falls under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research is part of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Consider the following statements about the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) :

• 1. It is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
• 2. It has been registered as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]

The correct answer is C.

Statement 1: The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) was established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. It is indeed the implementing agency for the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which aims to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices. This statement is correct.
Statement 2: BPPI is registered as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. This provides it with a legal identity to carry out its functions, including operating the Janaushadhi Kendras. This statement is also correct.

BPPI’s role includes procuring quality medicines, establishing and managing the supply chain, and promoting the Janaushadhi Kendras across the country.

The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund is operated by which one of the following bodies?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)” option2=”The National Disaster Management Authority” option3=”The Ministry of Finance” option4=”The National Development Council (NDC)” correct=”option1″]

The correct answer is A) The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) is managed by officials of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

The PMNRF was established in 1948 by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, with public contributions, and does not get any budgetary support from the government. It is used to provide immediate relief to families of those affected by natural calamities and to partially defray the expenses for medical treatment like heart surgeries, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment, etc.

Which of the following statements with regard to UID / Aadhaar Card are correct ?

• 1. It is a 12 digit unique form of identification for all residents of India
• 2. It is an identity number along with the biometric information of the individuals
• 3. It is a national identity and citizenship card

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”2 and 3 only” option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”1 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option2″]

Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Statement 1 is correct: Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to all residents of India.
Statement 2 is correct: Aadhaar is linked to the demographic and biometric information (fingerprints and iris scans) of the individual.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Aadhaar is explicitly stated as a proof of residence and identity, but not proof of citizenship. Holding an Aadhaar card does not automatically confer citizenship rights.

The UIDAI is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.

Kamandaka’s Nitisara is a contribution to :

[amp_mcq option1=”Logic and Philosophy” option2=”Mathematics” option3=”Political morality” option4=”Grammar” correct=”option3″]

Kamandaka’s Nitisara, also known as Kamandakiya Nitisara, is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft and political science. It is considered to be based on Kautilya’s Arthashastra and deals with the principles of governance, diplomacy, and the conduct of kings and rulers. The term ‘Niti’ itself refers to policy, conduct, or ethics in a political and social context, making ‘political morality’ or statecraft the most appropriate category.

Nitisara is a classical text on ancient Indian statecraft and political thought, influenced by Arthashastra.

The Nitisara was likely composed between the 4th and 6th centuries CE. It was an important text for rulers and administrators in ancient India, providing guidance on maintaining order, ensuring prosperity, and conducting foreign relations.