GK Express of 12/03/2025

 POLITY COACH

1. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?


The Vice President of India.

This is specified in the Constitution of India under Article 64. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of both houses of Parliament.

As the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Vice President's primary role is to preside over its sessions, ensuring the smooth conduct of debates and discussions. The Chairman has the authority to maintain order in the house, give the final word on points of order, and even suspend members for misconduct.

In addition to the role in the Rajya Sabha, the Vice President is also the second-highest constitutional office in India, after the President.


2. Who is responsible for the introduction of a Money Bill in the Lok Sabha?

The Finance Minister.

The Finance Minister is the only person authorized to introduce a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament as per Article 109 of the Constitution of India.


3Who is the first woman to be appointed as the Governor of an Indian state?


Sarojini Naidu (Governor of Uttar Pradesh in 1947). 


4. Which authority in India is responsible for conducting the census every 10 years?

The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.


5. What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in a state in India?
Answer: 1/3rd of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that state.



INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH

6. What is the full form of the acronym UNHCR, and what is its primary purpose?

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; its primary purpose is to protect and assist refugees globally.


7. Which country was the first to recognize India’s independence in 1947?

Iran.


8. Which international financial institution is known for providing emergency loans to countries facing balance of payments problems?
International Monetary Fund (IMF).


9. Which two countries signed the Lima Agreement to create a free trade zone in Latin America?
Peru and Colombia (the agreement led to the creation of the Andean Community)


10. Which military alliance was established in 1949 to ensure collective defense in Europe and North America?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).



CONSTITUTION OF INDIA COACH

11. Which landmark case established the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Indian Constitution?
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973).


12. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
Article 32.


13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to promote International Peace and Security?
Article 51.


14. Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants the Parliament the power to legislate on matters in the State List in certain circumstances?
Article 249 (Parliament can legislate in the national interest on matters in the State List).


15. What is the maximum period for which a National Emergency can be declared under Article 352?
6 months, but it can be extended indefinitely with the approval of Parliament.
 

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