19th February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with reference to the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill,
2022, recently passed by Lok Sabha:
1. It seeks to provide for the establishment of Family Courts in all the States of India.
2. According to the bill, the Central Government may, with the concurrence of the High Court, appoint
one or more persons to be the Judge or Judges of a Family Court.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Neither of the statements are correct.
Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022
• It seeks to provide for the establishment of Family Courts in the State of Himachal Pradesh with effect
from the 15th February, 2019 and in the State of Nagaland with effect from the 12th September, 2008
• It also seeks to insert a new Section 3A to retrospectively validate all actions under the said Act taken
by the State Government of Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland and the Family Courts of those states prior
to the commencement of the Family Courts (Amendment) Act, 2022.
• According to the bill, all orders of appointment of a family court judge, and the posting, promotion or
transfer of such a judge under the Act will also be valid in the two States.
• The State Government may, with the concurrence of the High Court, appoint one or more persons to
be the Judge or Judges of a Family Court. Hence statement 2 is NOT correct. Establishment of Family
Courts: The Family Courts Act, 1984 was enacted for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to
promote conciliation, and secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs
and for related matters. Hence statement 1 is NOT correct.
The State Government may provide with a Family Court of:
1. Institutions or organizations engaged in social welfare.
2. Persons professionally engaged in promoting the welfare of the family.
3. Persons working in the field of social welfare.
4. Any other person whose association with a Family Court would enable it to exercise its jurisdiction
more effectively in accordance with the purposes of this Act
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Neither of the statements are correct.
Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022
• It seeks to provide for the establishment of Family Courts in the State of Himachal Pradesh with effect
from the 15th February, 2019 and in the State of Nagaland with effect from the 12th September, 2008
• It also seeks to insert a new Section 3A to retrospectively validate all actions under the said Act taken
by the State Government of Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland and the Family Courts of those states prior
to the commencement of the Family Courts (Amendment) Act, 2022.
• According to the bill, all orders of appointment of a family court judge, and the posting, promotion or
transfer of such a judge under the Act will also be valid in the two States.
• The State Government may, with the concurrence of the High Court, appoint one or more persons to
be the Judge or Judges of a Family Court. Hence statement 2 is NOT correct. Establishment of Family
Courts: The Family Courts Act, 1984 was enacted for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to
promote conciliation, and secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs
and for related matters. Hence statement 1 is NOT correct.
The State Government may provide with a Family Court of:
1. Institutions or organizations engaged in social welfare.
2. Persons professionally engaged in promoting the welfare of the family.
3. Persons working in the field of social welfare.
4. Any other person whose association with a Family Court would enable it to exercise its jurisdiction
more effectively in accordance with the purposes of this Act
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
The doctrine of ‘Comity of Courts’ recently seen in news, enables the courts:
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The doctrine of ‘Comity of Courts’ implies that the courts of one state or jurisdiction will give effect to
the laws and decisions of another.
Comity of Courts
• It is the principle in accordance with which the courts of one state or jurisdiction will give effect to the
laws and decisions of another, not as a matter of obligation, but out of deference and respect.
• It is essentially a principle of self-restraint.
• It is contained in Sections 13 and 44-A of the Civil Procedure Court, 1908.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The doctrine of ‘Comity of Courts’ implies that the courts of one state or jurisdiction will give effect to
the laws and decisions of another.
Comity of Courts
• It is the principle in accordance with which the courts of one state or jurisdiction will give effect to the
laws and decisions of another, not as a matter of obligation, but out of deference and respect.
• It is essentially a principle of self-restraint.
• It is contained in Sections 13 and 44-A of the Civil Procedure Court, 1908.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which of the given statements regarding the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
Program is/are correct?
1. It was launched in 1991 after the economic reforms.
2. It was funded by the Ministry of External affairs.
3. It was an important part of India’s attempt to contribute to South-South cooperation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Statements 2 and 3 are correct, 1 is not correct.
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
• It is a bilateral assistance programme run by the Government of India.
• It was officially launched on 15 September 1964. Hence statement 1 is NOT correct.
• It is a demand-driven, response-oriented programme that focuses on addressing the needs of
developing countries through innovative technological cooperation between India and the partnering
nation.
• This program is funded by the Ministry of External Affairs. It covers 158 countries across Asia, Africa,
Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and several Pacific and Caribbean nations. Hence statement
2 is correct.
• It was an important part of India’s attempt to contribute to South-South cooperation. South Asia
accounts for 70% of the grants dispersed under ITEC. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Statements 2 and 3 are correct, 1 is not correct.
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
• It is a bilateral assistance programme run by the Government of India.
• It was officially launched on 15 September 1964. Hence statement 1 is NOT correct.
• It is a demand-driven, response-oriented programme that focuses on addressing the needs of
developing countries through innovative technological cooperation between India and the partnering
nation.
• This program is funded by the Ministry of External Affairs. It covers 158 countries across Asia, Africa,
Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and several Pacific and Caribbean nations. Hence statement
2 is correct.
• It was an important part of India’s attempt to contribute to South-South cooperation. South Asia
accounts for 70% of the grants dispersed under ITEC. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the Atal
Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). Which of the following schemes is/are under the AVAY?
1. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
2. Atal Pension Yojana
3. National Social Assistance Programme
4. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Scheme
Choose the correct option:
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana (AVYAY)
• It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• It is a central sector scheme.
The following schemes are under it:
1. Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC)
2. State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC)
3. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)
4. Livelihood and Skilling Initiatives for Senior Citizens
Note: Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Scheme is not part of the Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana (AVYAY)
• It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• It is a central sector scheme.
The following schemes are under it:
1. Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC)
2. State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC)
3. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)
4. Livelihood and Skilling Initiatives for Senior Citizens
Note: Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Scheme is not part of the Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Recently an amount of Rs 300 crore has been sanctioned to implement the SHRESHTA scheme.
Consider the following statements regarding this scheme.
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Education.
2. It covers all the educational expenses of meritorious students from class 9th to 11th.
3. It provides quality residential education to meritorious SC&ST students.
4. The government is going to fund school and hostel fees through this scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Statements 2 and 4 are correct, 1 and 3 are not correct.
SHRESHTA scheme
• It was launched by the Ministry of Social justice and empowerment. It provides quality residential
education to meritorious only SC students. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• The government is going to roll out the scheme from the academic year 2022-23.
• In order to take advantage of this scheme, students are required to give an entrance examination
which is known as NETS or the National entrance test for SHRESHTA.
• Scholarships will be provided to the beneficiaries that will cover all the educational expenses of
meritorious students from class 9th to 11th. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Only students belonging to scheduled caste will be able to take benefit from this scheme. Hence
statement 3 is not correct.
• This scholarship will cover school fees and hostel fees. Hence statement 4 is correct.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Statements 2 and 4 are correct, 1 and 3 are not correct.
SHRESHTA scheme
• It was launched by the Ministry of Social justice and empowerment. It provides quality residential
education to meritorious only SC students. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• The government is going to roll out the scheme from the academic year 2022-23.
• In order to take advantage of this scheme, students are required to give an entrance examination
which is known as NETS or the National entrance test for SHRESHTA.
• Scholarships will be provided to the beneficiaries that will cover all the educational expenses of
meritorious students from class 9th to 11th. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Only students belonging to scheduled caste will be able to take benefit from this scheme. Hence
statement 3 is not correct.
• This scholarship will cover school fees and hostel fees. Hence statement 4 is correct.
