15 Dec, 2023

1. Fourteen Opposition MPs were recently suspended from the Lok Sabha including one from the Rajya Sabha, for disrupting House proceedings in the wake of the massive security breach on 13th Dec. Consider the following statements regarding the suspension of MPs:

  1. The Presiding Officer, whether the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, plays a crucial role in maintaining order for the smooth functioning of the House.
  2. Article 125 deals with the restrictions on courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Recently doctors in Mumbai have reported an increase in mumps cases among children, which is the first significant uptick in around five years. Which of the following statements do you think is correct regarding mumps disease?

  1. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus.
  2. Mumps is spread through contact with the saliva or respiratory droplets of an infected person.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding PACE Mission, recently seen in the news:

  1. PACE stands for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem.
  2. It is a joint mission of NASA and Indian Space Research Organisation.
  3. It is scheduled to launch in January 2024.
  4. The PACE mission will provide a combination of global atmospheric and oceanic observations to benefit society in the areas of water resources, impact of disasters, ecological forecasting, human health, and air quality.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. With reference to the International Energy Agency (IEA), consider the following statements:

  1. The International Energy Agency (IEA)'s mission is to ensure reliable, affordable, and clean energy for its member countries.
  2. For a nation to join the IEA, it must be a member of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD).
  3. India is a full-time member of the IEA.
  4. The India Energy Outlook Report is published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. According to a report, the number of illegal Indian migrants entering the U.S. has surged significantly in the last ten years. What can be the causes behind this surge?

  1. The allure of enhanced employment opportunities, higher wages, and career advancement in the USA is a major attraction for migrants.
  2. Extended visa backlogs drive individuals to seek alternative, albeit illegal, routes for entering the USA, given the prolonged waiting times and restricted legal entry options.

Which of the statements given above are correct?