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Most Probable Questions for IAS Prelims 2020 - Qns for 26-04-2020

Qn.1) Lucknow Declaration 2020, recently seen in the news is related to

(a) BIMSTEC
(b) Electric Vehicles
(c) International Solar Alliance
(d) India - Africa relations

Ans: (d) India - Africa relations

Learning Zone: It is a joint declaration adopted as an outcome of the first India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave
The Declaration calls for deeper cooperation in the domain of defence industry including through investment, joint ventures in defence equipment software, digital defence, research & development, provisioning of defence equipment, spares and their maintenance on sustainable and mutually beneficial terms.

Why is this question important? It is held recently along the side-lines of the DefExpo 2020.

Qn.2) With reference to Gram Nyayalayas, consider the following statements

1. It is a constitutional body.
2. The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari appointed by the State Government.
3. It has both civil and criminal jurisdiction over the offences.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (b) 2 and 3 only

Learning Zone: Gram Nyayalayas or village courts are established under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas of India.
The Act came into force from 2 October 2009.
The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power, enjoy same salary and benefits of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class. Such Nyayadhikari are to be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the respective High Court.
The Court can function as a mobile court at any place within the jurisdiction of such Gram Nyayalaya, after giving wide publicity to that regards.
They have both civil and criminal jurisdiction over the offences.
Why is this question important? The Supreme Court has recently directed the states, which are yet to come out with notifications for establishing ‘Gram Nyayalayas’, to do so within four weeks, and asked the high courts to expedite the process of consultation with state governments on this issue.

Qn.3) With reference to Locust attacks on crops, consider the following statements

1. Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers that multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms.
2. The desert locust is regarded as the most destructive pest internationally but it is not seen in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: (a) 1 only

Learning Zone: Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers that multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms (up to 150km in one day).

Four species of locusts are found in India: Desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria), Migratory locust (Locusta migratoria), Bombay Locust (Nomadacris succincta) and Tree locust (Anacridium sp.).


The swarms devour leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, bark and growing points, and also destroy plants by their sheer weight as they descend on them in massive numbers.
The desert locust is regarded as the most destructive pest in India as well as internationally, with a small swarm covering one square kilometre being able to consume the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people.

Why is this question important? During the past few weeks, major locust attacks have been observed in several countries in western and southern Asia and in eastern Africa.

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