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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The 15th Finance Commission had capped the cesses and surcharges levied by the Centre at 5%
of the gross tax revenue.
2.A Cess is applied for a particular purpose whereas Surcharge can be used for any purpose as the government finds fit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Five States seek fair share of taxes, cap on cess and surcharge – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The 15th Finance Commission made no such recommendation. Statement 2 is correct—>A Cess is applied for a particular purpose whereas Surcharge can be used for any purpose as the government finds fit. Additional Information
- Cess and surcharge are collected by the Government of India as a source of revenue to fund its functioning.
- Surcharge is a charge on any tax, charged on the tax already paid.
- Different from the usual taxes and duties like excise and personal income tax, a Cess is imposed as an additional tax besides the existing tax (tax on tax) with a purpose of raising funds for a specific task.
- Both cess and surcharge are levied by the Central government.
- Both are collected and deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India, none of these will be shared by the state government.
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Why this question—>Five States seek fair share of taxes, cap on cess and surcharge – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The 15th Finance Commission made no such recommendation. Statement 2 is correct—>A Cess is applied for a particular purpose whereas Surcharge can be used for any purpose as the government finds fit. Additional Information
- Cess and surcharge are collected by the Government of India as a source of revenue to fund its functioning.
- Surcharge is a charge on any tax, charged on the tax already paid.
- Different from the usual taxes and duties like excise and personal income tax, a Cess is imposed as an additional tax besides the existing tax (tax on tax) with a purpose of raising funds for a specific task.
- Both cess and surcharge are levied by the Central government.
- Both are collected and deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India, none of these will be shared by the state government.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The term ‘vertiports’ refers to:
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Why this question—>DGCA issues guidelines for vertiports | Business News – The Indian Express
- The term ‘vertiports’ refers to a port where an aircraft can take off and land vertically.
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Why this question—>DGCA issues guidelines for vertiports | Business News – The Indian Express
- The term ‘vertiports’ refers to a port where an aircraft can take off and land vertically.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Anti-subsidy duty/ Countervailing duty (CVD):
1.The WTO does not permit the imposition of CVD by its member countries.
2.It is a specific form of duty that the government imposes to protect domestic producers by countering the negative impact of import subsidies.
3. Countervailing measures in India are administered by the Directorate General of Anti dumping and Allied Duties functioning in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Anti-subsidy duty on steel pipe imports from China, Vietnam extended for 5 years | Business News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The WTO permits the imposition of CVD by its member countries. Statement 2 is correct—>.It is a specific form of duty that the government imposes to protect domestic producers by countering the negative impact of import subsidies. Statement 3 is correct—>Anti dumping and anti subsidies & countervailing measures in India are administered by the Directorate General of Anti dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) functioning in the Dept. of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Additional Information
Countervailing duty (CVD):
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- It is a specific form of duty that the government imposes to protect domestic producers by countering the negative impact of import subsidies.
- CVD is thus an import tax by the importing country on imported products.
- Why is CVD imposed?
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- Foreign governments sometimes provide subsidies to their producers to make their products cheaper and boost their demand in other countries.
- To avoid flooding the market in the importing country with these goods, the government of the importing country imposes CVD, charging a specific amount on the import of such goods.
- The duty nullifies and eliminates the price advantage enjoyed by an imported product.
- The duty raises the price of the imported product, bringing it closer to its true market price
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- Who administers CVD in India?
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- The countervailing measures in India are administered by the Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD), in the commerce and industry ministry’s department of commerce.
- While the department of commerce recommends the CVD, the department of revenue in the finance ministry acts upon the recommendation within three months and imposes such duties.
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Why this question—>Anti-subsidy duty on steel pipe imports from China, Vietnam extended for 5 years | Business News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The WTO permits the imposition of CVD by its member countries. Statement 2 is correct—>.It is a specific form of duty that the government imposes to protect domestic producers by countering the negative impact of import subsidies. Statement 3 is correct—>Anti dumping and anti subsidies & countervailing measures in India are administered by the Directorate General of Anti dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) functioning in the Dept. of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Additional Information
Countervailing duty (CVD):
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- It is a specific form of duty that the government imposes to protect domestic producers by countering the negative impact of import subsidies.
- CVD is thus an import tax by the importing country on imported products.
- Why is CVD imposed?
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- Foreign governments sometimes provide subsidies to their producers to make their products cheaper and boost their demand in other countries.
- To avoid flooding the market in the importing country with these goods, the government of the importing country imposes CVD, charging a specific amount on the import of such goods.
- The duty nullifies and eliminates the price advantage enjoyed by an imported product.
- The duty raises the price of the imported product, bringing it closer to its true market price
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- Who administers CVD in India?
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- The countervailing measures in India are administered by the Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD), in the commerce and industry ministry’s department of commerce.
- While the department of commerce recommends the CVD, the department of revenue in the finance ministry acts upon the recommendation within three months and imposes such duties.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) rules, 2017 under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 provides for internet shutdowns.
2. The IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 also gives the government power to shut down the internet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Internet ban lifted partially, health centre torched in Manipur – The Hindu
Statement 1 is correct—>Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) rules, 2017 under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 provides for internet shutdowns. Statement 2 is incorrect—>Section 69(A) of the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 gives the government powers to block particular websites, not the Internet as a whole. Additional Information
- Section 144 of CrPC:
- Till the year 2017, shutdowns were imposed largely under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
- Section 144 of CrPC gave the police and the District Magistrate the powers in order to prevent unlawful gathering of people and also to direct any person to abstain from a certain activity.
- Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017:
- These rules stated that internet shutdowns can now only be ordered by the home secretary of the union or state governments.
- Under the 2017 rules, shutdowns could be ordered where “necessary” or “unavoidable”, during a “public emergency” or in the “interest of public safety”.
Important Judgements
- Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India case: Supreme Court reiterated that internet shutdowns violate fundamental rights to freedom of expression. Shutdowns lasting indefinitely are unconstitutional.
- Violation of Right to the Internet: In the Faheema Shirin v. State of Kerala case, the Kerala High Court declared the right to the Internet a fundamental Right under Article 21.
- Freedom of Press: The right to Freedom of the Press is a Fundamental Right as per the Supreme Court (Cases: Indian Express vs UoI,1986 and Bennett Coleman vs UoI, 1972).
Incorrect
Why this question—>Internet ban lifted partially, health centre torched in Manipur – The Hindu
Statement 1 is correct—>Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) rules, 2017 under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 provides for internet shutdowns. Statement 2 is incorrect—>Section 69(A) of the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 gives the government powers to block particular websites, not the Internet as a whole. Additional Information
- Section 144 of CrPC:
- Till the year 2017, shutdowns were imposed largely under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
- Section 144 of CrPC gave the police and the District Magistrate the powers in order to prevent unlawful gathering of people and also to direct any person to abstain from a certain activity.
- Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017:
- These rules stated that internet shutdowns can now only be ordered by the home secretary of the union or state governments.
- Under the 2017 rules, shutdowns could be ordered where “necessary” or “unavoidable”, during a “public emergency” or in the “interest of public safety”.
Important Judgements
- Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India case: Supreme Court reiterated that internet shutdowns violate fundamental rights to freedom of expression. Shutdowns lasting indefinitely are unconstitutional.
- Violation of Right to the Internet: In the Faheema Shirin v. State of Kerala case, the Kerala High Court declared the right to the Internet a fundamental Right under Article 21.
- Freedom of Press: The right to Freedom of the Press is a Fundamental Right as per the Supreme Court (Cases: Indian Express vs UoI,1986 and Bennett Coleman vs UoI, 1972).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Great Stupa of Sanchi :
1.It was commissioned in the third century BCE by Emperor Ashoka.
2.The Sanchi complex was “discovered” by British officer Henry Taylor.
3.In some sculptures there is representation of Shalabhanjika.
4.The Shalabhanjika motif was not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>From Ashokan times to now, Sanchi to Europe, story of the Great Stupa | Explained News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>Great Stupa of Sanchi was commissioned in the third century BCE by Emperor Ashoka. Statement 2 is correct—>The Sanchi complex was in abject ruins when it was “discovered” by British officer Henry Taylor in 1818. Statement 3 is correct—>In some sculptures there is representation of Shalabhanjika. Statement 4 is correct—>The Shalabhanjika motif was not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas. Additional Information
- It enshrines religious relics or remains of the Buddha and his most revered disciples.
- Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1989.
- Originally, it was smaller than its present dimensions. It was expanded in later periods.
- The original structure was made out of bricks. Later on, it was covered with stone, vedica, and the torana (gateway).
- There are four gateways to the stupa with the southern one being built first. The others were later added.
- The gateways are adorned with beautiful sculptures and carvings. Each torana consists of two vertical pillars and three horizontal bars on top. The bars contain exquisite carvings on front and back.
- They contain images of shalbhanjikas – lady holding the branch of a tree. Stories from the Jataka tales are carved here.
- The structure has a lower and upper pradakshinapatha or circumambulatory path. The upper pradakshinapatha is unique to this stupa.
- The original brick dome was expanded into double its size during the reign of the Shunga dynasty with stone slabs covering the original dome.
Incorrect
Why this question—>From Ashokan times to now, Sanchi to Europe, story of the Great Stupa | Explained News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>Great Stupa of Sanchi was commissioned in the third century BCE by Emperor Ashoka. Statement 2 is correct—>The Sanchi complex was in abject ruins when it was “discovered” by British officer Henry Taylor in 1818. Statement 3 is correct—>In some sculptures there is representation of Shalabhanjika. Statement 4 is correct—>The Shalabhanjika motif was not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas. Additional Information
- It enshrines religious relics or remains of the Buddha and his most revered disciples.
- Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1989.
- Originally, it was smaller than its present dimensions. It was expanded in later periods.
- The original structure was made out of bricks. Later on, it was covered with stone, vedica, and the torana (gateway).
- There are four gateways to the stupa with the southern one being built first. The others were later added.
- The gateways are adorned with beautiful sculptures and carvings. Each torana consists of two vertical pillars and three horizontal bars on top. The bars contain exquisite carvings on front and back.
- They contain images of shalbhanjikas – lady holding the branch of a tree. Stories from the Jataka tales are carved here.
- The structure has a lower and upper pradakshinapatha or circumambulatory path. The upper pradakshinapatha is unique to this stupa.
- The original brick dome was expanded into double its size during the reign of the Shunga dynasty with stone slabs covering the original dome.