IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - Jan 19, 2016

ANSWER: Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
In 2013, then government of united Andhra Pradesh had launched the project, under which children enrolled with Anganwadis were given Balamrutam - a mixture of rice, wheat, red gram, millets and milk powder. The project was aimed at supplying quality diet to infants enrolled in Anganwadi centres. AP Foods located in the present Telangana State was supplying ‘Balamrutam’ to the infants across the State. In June 2014, Andhra Pradesh was divided and AP Foods was renamed Telangana Foods and supply of ‘Balamrutam’ has been stopped to AP since then. A similar organisation has not been created by AP so far. The worst sufferers are children in the six months - six years age group in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Officials of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and doctors said that poor quality of diet was one among the reasons for the increasing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the country. IMR among infants below six months due to malnourishment was 129 in India.

ANSWER: Dinesh Sharma

Explanation:
The election of India to board of directors of the AIIB expected to provide significant role for it as it is the forum that approves the loans for projects. It is a 12-member board.

ANSWER: Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informer

Explanation:
Whistleblower is the one who has the direct and personal information or leads which are very useful in an investigation. There is a need to make people aware as to how to file complaint under Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informer (PIDPI) resolution.

ANSWER: Sugarcane

Explanation:
At present, the most obvious and reliable source of bio-ethanol in India is sugarcane. Ethanol is produced from cane molasses, a by-product of the sugar production process. Some of it can come from sources other than molasses, such as cellulosic ethanol, made from bagasse or sugarcane tops. The government’s current Ethanol Blending Policy mandates five per cent blending of ethanol with petrol, though in reality the average ethanol blending achieved has been just two per cent. Ethanol, unlike petrol, is prone to oxidation and this can cause gum-like sediments to accumulate in various engine parts. Ethanol also reacts with other materials in the car, such as rubber, and this causes degradation.

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
The term of officer of AG is not fixed by constitution. Constitution does not contain the procedure for his removal. He holds office during pleasure of president. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice. The remuneration of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. He receives such remuneration as the president may determine.

ANSWER: 350 B

Explanation:
Originally the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. Later, the States Reorganisation Commission (1953-55) made a recommendation in this regard. Accordingly, the Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution. The headquarters is at Allahabad.

ANSWER: Child Adoption Resources Authority

Explanation:
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill which paves the way for children in the age group of 16-18 years to be tried as adults if they commit a heinous crime is passed. It gives Statutory Status to CARA. Several new offences committed against children, which are so far not adequately covered under any other law, have also been made part of this law. These include: sale and procurement of children for any purpose including illegal adoption, corporal punishment in child care institutions, use of child by militant groups, offences against disabled children and, kidnapping and abduction of children.

ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
The AG is not a member of the Central cabinet. He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member of Parliament. However, the Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of government servants. Further, he is not debarred from private legal practice. But he should not defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions without the permission of the Government of India.