Q1. Which of the following scenarios would MOST LIKELY require the Governor to refer the removal of a State Information Commissioner to the Supreme Court? View Answer Correct Option: 4. Allegations of misuse of office for political gains are proven by a state-level inquiry. Explanation: Misuse of office falls under “proved misbehaviour or incapacity”, which […]
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Q1. Who appoints the State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Governor of the State. Explanation: The Governor appoints the State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners. However, the selection is based on the recommendation of a committee comprising the Chief Minister (Chairperson), Leader of Opposition
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Q1. When was the Central Information Commission (CIC) established? View Answer Correct Option: 2. 2005. Explanation: The Central Information Commission was established in 2005 by the Central Government following the enactment of the Right to Information Act (2005). It was notified in the Official Gazette and is a statutory body, not a constitutional one. Central
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Q1. Who can remove a member or Chairperson of the SHRC? View Answer Correct Option: 3. President of India. Explanation: Although appointed by the Governor, a member or Chairperson can only be removed by the President based on specific conditions and, in some cases, after a Supreme Court inquiry. Q2. SHRC can inquire into matters
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Q1. Under which Act was the State Human Rights Commission established? View Answer Correct Option: 1. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Explanation: The SHRC was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which also established the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). SHRC – State Human Rights Commission The State Human Rights Commission
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Q1. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding NHRC’s powers? View Answer Correct Option: 2. NHRC can only recommend action; its decisions are not binding. Explanation: NHRC’s recommendations are not legally binding, but the concerned government must report the action taken within one month. Q2. Which of the following is NOT an ex-officio member
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Q1. When was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) established? View Answer Correct Option: 2. 1993 Explanation: The NHRC was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, passed by the Parliament. Q2. The NHRC is which type of body? View Answer Correct Option: 1. Statutory body Explanation: It is a statutory
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Q1. Which of the following statements is true regarding the erstwhile Planning Commission of India? View Answer Correct Option: 3. It was an executive body established by a Cabinet resolution. Explanation: The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 by an executive resolution of the Government of India. It was neither constitutional nor statutory, and
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Q1. What is the purpose of the “Team India Wing” within the NITI Aayog? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Ensure continuous engagement of States and Ministries. Explanation: The Team India Wing ensures that each State and Ministry has a constant voice in NITI Aayog and acts as a liaison interface between them and the Centre.
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Q1. When was the NITI Aayog officially established? View Answer Correct Option: 2. 1 January 2015. Explanation: The NITI Aayog was established on January 1, 2015 by an executive resolution of the Government of India, replacing the Planning Commission which was scrapped on 13 August 2014. Q2. Which of the following statements about NITI Aayog
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