CLAT 2020
GENERAL ENGLISH
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21-04-2020
1.speed of virus infections Slows ,Doubling time rises in 18 states.
2.The Invisible Face of Fallout.
3.Take over Fears.
4.No plan for GST relief for key Medical items.
5.Moon Rising
6.The occasion to revisit the sovereign role.
7.Nurturing Air power to meet rising Demand.
8.china says Indian trade curbsvate against WTO principles.
1.speed of virus infections Slows ,Doubling time rises in 18 states.
2.The Invisible Face of Fallout.
3.Take over Fears.
4.No plan for GST relief for key Medical items.
5.Moon Rising
6.The occasion to revisit the sovereign role.
7.Nurturing Air power to meet rising Demand.
8.china says Indian trade curbsvate against WTO principles.
21-04-2020
1.why disinfectant mustn't be sprayed on humans.
2.what are Coronavirus that affect humans.
3.spotlight on the states.
4.Lawless in palghar
5.Fighting together
6.civilization Dredged up
7.Moving House Online
8.The Drift to the left.
9.Governor criticise Trump for lack of Covid 19 testing.
10.More countries easing lockdowns.
11.US oil crashes 300%
12.RBI hikes centre WMA limit to 2 lakh crore INR.
1.why disinfectant mustn't be sprayed on humans.
2.what are Coronavirus that affect humans.
3.spotlight on the states.
4.Lawless in palghar
5.Fighting together
6.civilization Dredged up
7.Moving House Online
8.The Drift to the left.
9.Governor criticise Trump for lack of Covid 19 testing.
10.More countries easing lockdowns.
11.US oil crashes 300%
12.RBI hikes centre WMA limit to 2 lakh crore INR.
Government Amends the Extant FDI policy
The Government of India has reviewed the extant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Details:
The Government has amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017.
It has decided put all FDI proposals from countries sharing border with India under the government approval route.
The so-called automatic route, under which the central bank simply had to be informed after money was invested, has been blocked in such cases.
Companies whose beneficial ownership also lies in such countries will have to undergo government scrutiny for any change in foreign holding.
Why was the amendment made?
The changes have been made largely to check the growing influence of Chinese firms in Indian infrastructure companies and banks.
Recently, news surfaced that People’s Bank of China increased its stake in Housing Development Finance
The Government of India has reviewed the extant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Details:
The Government has amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017.
It has decided put all FDI proposals from countries sharing border with India under the government approval route.
The so-called automatic route, under which the central bank simply had to be informed after money was invested, has been blocked in such cases.
Companies whose beneficial ownership also lies in such countries will have to undergo government scrutiny for any change in foreign holding.
Why was the amendment made?
The changes have been made largely to check the growing influence of Chinese firms in Indian infrastructure companies and banks.
Recently, news surfaced that People’s Bank of China increased its stake in Housing Development Finance
Corporation to 1.01 per cent from 0.8 per cent.
While India shares a land border with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Afghanistan, the move appears directed mostly at China.
Inflows from Pakistan were under scrutiny anyway, and the other five do not have a past record of buying Indian assets.
Present Position:
A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited.
However, a citizen of Bangladesh or an entity incorporated in Bangladesh can invest only under the Government route.
Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.
Revised Position:
1.1(a): A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited.
However, an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the Government route.
Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.
1.1(b): In the event of the transfer of ownership of any existing or future FDI in an entity in India, directly or indirectly, resulting in the beneficial ownership falling within the restriction/purview of the para 3.1.1(a), such subsequent change in beneficial ownership will also require Government approval.
Concerns:
Businesses in India should ideally be under Indian control. Yet, on a broader level, erecting new hurdles to foreign capital goes against our post-1991 policy approach, the idea of which was to open the economy to money from overseas for the sake of growth.
In a globalized world, country-wise restrictions can also be gotten around by channelling a disguised investment through a transit country.
While India shares a land border with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Afghanistan, the move appears directed mostly at China.
Inflows from Pakistan were under scrutiny anyway, and the other five do not have a past record of buying Indian assets.
Present Position:
A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited.
However, a citizen of Bangladesh or an entity incorporated in Bangladesh can invest only under the Government route.
Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.
Revised Position:
1.1(a): A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited.
However, an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the Government route.
Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.
1.1(b): In the event of the transfer of ownership of any existing or future FDI in an entity in India, directly or indirectly, resulting in the beneficial ownership falling within the restriction/purview of the para 3.1.1(a), such subsequent change in beneficial ownership will also require Government approval.
Concerns:
Businesses in India should ideally be under Indian control. Yet, on a broader level, erecting new hurdles to foreign capital goes against our post-1991 policy approach, the idea of which was to open the economy to money from overseas for the sake of growth.
In a globalized world, country-wise restrictions can also be gotten around by channelling a disguised investment through a transit country.
Passage
The Competition Law Review Committee Chair: [1]) had submitted its report to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently recommending amendments to the Competition Act, [2], The Act establishes the Competition Commission of India (CC1) to promote competition, prevent anti-competitive practices and protect consumer rights.
The Committee recommended that the Act be amended to provide for a governing body, to strengthen the accountability of the CCI. The governing body will consist of a Chairperson, six whole time members, and six part-time members. It will perform quasi-legislative functions, drive policy decisions, and perform a supervisory role.
Under the Act, [3] conducts inquiries into violations of the Act. The Committee noted that the (3) is appointed by the central government and is directly accountable to it. To improve administrative efficiency, it recommended that the office of the (3) be subsumed within the CCI.
The Committee noted that under the Act, appeals against orders of the CCI are heard by the National Company Law. Appellate Tribunal. The Act requires speedy disposal of such appeals, preferably, within a period of six months. However, the Committee noted that the Tribunal is overburdened with cases. Therefore, it recommended that a dedicated bench should be created to hear appeals under the Act.Under the Act, combinations beyond a certain threshold require the approval of CCI. The Committee recommended a ‘[4] channel’ route for automatic approval of CCI for specific merger and acquisition cases, where there are no major concerns of an appreciable adverse effect on competition. This can include cases of combinations under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
1.which will Replace (1) in the passage.?
a) Injeti Srinivas (b) Devajit Narang (c) Injeti Bhargva (d) Devajit Srinivas
2.The year has been Replaced by [2] in the article above, identify(2).?
(a) 2002 (b) 2003 (c) 1990 (d) 1995
3.which will Replace (3) in the passage ?
(a) The Director General (b) The Commissioner (c) The Inspector (d) The Investigating Officer
4.What is the name of the channel recommended by the committee? The same has been replaced by [4] in the passage above.?
(a) Blue (b) Green (c) Fine (d) Permitted
5 The Committee noted that the Act does not directly address cartels where a third party facilitates collusion between two or more competitors by causing sharing of sensitive information between them. It recommended amendments to the Act to include liability of such cartels. What are these cartels called?
(a) Pub-and-bottle (b) hub-and-spokes (c) Multi-hubs (d) Multi-spokes
The Competition Law Review Committee Chair: [1]) had submitted its report to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently recommending amendments to the Competition Act, [2], The Act establishes the Competition Commission of India (CC1) to promote competition, prevent anti-competitive practices and protect consumer rights.
The Committee recommended that the Act be amended to provide for a governing body, to strengthen the accountability of the CCI. The governing body will consist of a Chairperson, six whole time members, and six part-time members. It will perform quasi-legislative functions, drive policy decisions, and perform a supervisory role.
Under the Act, [3] conducts inquiries into violations of the Act. The Committee noted that the (3) is appointed by the central government and is directly accountable to it. To improve administrative efficiency, it recommended that the office of the (3) be subsumed within the CCI.
The Committee noted that under the Act, appeals against orders of the CCI are heard by the National Company Law. Appellate Tribunal. The Act requires speedy disposal of such appeals, preferably, within a period of six months. However, the Committee noted that the Tribunal is overburdened with cases. Therefore, it recommended that a dedicated bench should be created to hear appeals under the Act.Under the Act, combinations beyond a certain threshold require the approval of CCI. The Committee recommended a ‘[4] channel’ route for automatic approval of CCI for specific merger and acquisition cases, where there are no major concerns of an appreciable adverse effect on competition. This can include cases of combinations under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
1.which will Replace (1) in the passage.?
a) Injeti Srinivas (b) Devajit Narang (c) Injeti Bhargva (d) Devajit Srinivas
2.The year has been Replaced by [2] in the article above, identify(2).?
(a) 2002 (b) 2003 (c) 1990 (d) 1995
3.which will Replace (3) in the passage ?
(a) The Director General (b) The Commissioner (c) The Inspector (d) The Investigating Officer
4.What is the name of the channel recommended by the committee? The same has been replaced by [4] in the passage above.?
(a) Blue (b) Green (c) Fine (d) Permitted
5 The Committee noted that the Act does not directly address cartels where a third party facilitates collusion between two or more competitors by causing sharing of sensitive information between them. It recommended amendments to the Act to include liability of such cartels. What are these cartels called?
(a) Pub-and-bottle (b) hub-and-spokes (c) Multi-hubs (d) Multi-spokes
M.C Mehta vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. 1987
Facts
This case is the popular Bhopal Gas Tragedy case. MC Mehta filed a petition that Shriram Food and Fertilizer Industry which is a subsidiary of Delhi Cloth Mills Ltd should stop using dangerous gas. While the petition was pending, there was an oleum gas explosion which resulted in the death of many and injuries of several others. The Delhi Legal Aid and Advice Board filed for compensation of the victim. The parties relied on the principle of Absolute liability, Articles 21 and 32 of the Constitution.
Judgment
The Delhi District Magistrate held that Shriram should stop using and producing dangerous gas in its factory. The Court also held that the rule of Absolute liability derived from the rule in Ryland and Fletcher applies to the company. So, they are liable for the acts or omission of their servants.
Facts
This case is the popular Bhopal Gas Tragedy case. MC Mehta filed a petition that Shriram Food and Fertilizer Industry which is a subsidiary of Delhi Cloth Mills Ltd should stop using dangerous gas. While the petition was pending, there was an oleum gas explosion which resulted in the death of many and injuries of several others. The Delhi Legal Aid and Advice Board filed for compensation of the victim. The parties relied on the principle of Absolute liability, Articles 21 and 32 of the Constitution.
Judgment
The Delhi District Magistrate held that Shriram should stop using and producing dangerous gas in its factory. The Court also held that the rule of Absolute liability derived from the rule in Ryland and Fletcher applies to the company. So, they are liable for the acts or omission of their servants.
Question of the Day (Current Affairs)
What is name of mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games at Hangzhou, China in October 2022?
What is name of mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games at Hangzhou, China in October 2022?
Anonymous Poll
13%
Soohorang
47%
Feifei
28%
Miraitowa
11%
Sumeinei
Question of the Day (Static GK)
Under an agreement with which of the following countries did Subhas Chandra Bose organize the Indian soldiers, taken as prisoners by the Axis Powers, into the Azad Hind Fauj?
Under an agreement with which of the following countries did Subhas Chandra Bose organize the Indian soldiers, taken as prisoners by the Axis Powers, into the Azad Hind Fauj?
Anonymous Poll
24%
Germany
41%
Japan
33%
Myanmar(Burma)
2%
Italy
Question of the Day (Current Legal GK)
Which High Court Recently Reiterated in one of the contemporary issue "Right to have Decent Burial" also comes under FR under Art 21."
Which High Court Recently Reiterated in one of the contemporary issue "Right to have Decent Burial" also comes under FR under Art 21."
Anonymous Poll
34%
Delhi High Court
25%
Kerala High Court
32%
Madras High Court
9%
Bombay High Court
On this day, the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration .
This date is chosen to commemorate the day when first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi, he referred to civil servants as the ‘steel frame of India’
Civil Service word date back to the British time when British East India Company civilian staffs involved in administrative jobs and were known as 'Public Servants'. Its foundation has been laid by Warren Hastings and later more reforms were done by Charles Cornwallis and so he was known as the "Father of Civil Services in India".
This date is chosen to commemorate the day when first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi, he referred to civil servants as the ‘steel frame of India’
Civil Service word date back to the British time when British East India Company civilian staffs involved in administrative jobs and were known as 'Public Servants'. Its foundation has been laid by Warren Hastings and later more reforms were done by Charles Cornwallis and so he was known as the "Father of Civil Services in India".
23-04-2020
1.Govt changing law to stop attacks on Health Workers.
2.Facebook picks stake,Jio set to tap into vast WhatsApp user base.
3.why India tightened FDI rules & Why it's China that's upset?
4.Going back to New school.
5.The way Forward.
6.Pay the Piper.
7.An unexpected Turning point
8.Iran launches first Military satellite.
9.Trump backs off broad immigration plan.
1.Govt changing law to stop attacks on Health Workers.
2.Facebook picks stake,Jio set to tap into vast WhatsApp user base.
3.why India tightened FDI rules & Why it's China that's upset?
4.Going back to New school.
5.The way Forward.
6.Pay the Piper.
7.An unexpected Turning point
8.Iran launches first Military satellite.
9.Trump backs off broad immigration plan.
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Question of the Day (Current Affairs)
What is name of mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games at Hangzhou, China in October 2022?
What is name of mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games at Hangzhou, China in October 2022?
Answer Feifei
Explanation
Fei Fei the bird has been unveiled as the mascot for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games.
The character was revealed online and is inspired by "divine bird", a part of Liangzhu culture.
Explanation
Fei Fei the bird has been unveiled as the mascot for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games.
The character was revealed online and is inspired by "divine bird", a part of Liangzhu culture.