<aside> ❓ Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to Department-related Standing Committees (DRSCs)? (Level - Medium)

  1. Currently there are 24 DRSCs with all of them coming under the jurisdiction of the Speaker, Lok Sabha.
  2. The term of office of these committees does not exceed five years or the term of the Lok Sabha whichever is lower.
  3. The DRSCs consider the Demands for Grants, annual reports and examine bills pertaining to the related Ministries/Departments and their recommendations are binding. </aside>

<aside> ❓ Q2. Consider the following statements: (Level – Easy)

  1. Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution gives powers to the Governor to dissolve the Assembly on the aid and advice of the cabinet.
  2. However, the Governor can apply his mind when the advice comes from a Chief Minister whose majority could be in doubt.
  3. When the House is in session, it is the Speaker who can call for a floor test. But when the Assembly is not in session, the Governor’s residuary powers under Article 163 allow him to call for a floor test. </aside>

<aside> 📢 Q3. Consider the following statements with regards to Intelligence Bureau:(Level – Medium)

  1. IB was founded on December 23, 1887, as the “Central Special Branch” by the Secretary of State for India in London.
  2. IB technically falls under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  3. The Director of the Intelligence Bureau (DIB) has always been an IPS officer. </aside>

<aside> 📢 Q4. Consider the following statements with regards to NITI Aayog:(Level – Easy)

  1. The ex-officio chairman of the NITI Aayog is the Prime Minister.
  2. Vice-Chairperson of the NITI Aayog is appointed by the President of India.
  3. The CEO of NITI Aayog will be in the rank of the Secretary to the Government of India. </aside>

<aside> 📢 Q5. At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?(Level – Easy) [UPSC 2021]

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