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Article 142

provides Supreme Court power, to do “complete justice” in any matter pending before it.
While powers under Article 142 are sweeping in nature, SC has defined its scope and extent through various judgments.

What does Article 142 of the Indian Constitution empower the Supreme Court to do?

A) Provide legal advice to the President 😂
B) Enforce fundamental rights of citizens 👍
C) Exercise power to ensure "complete justice" in pending matters ❤️
D) Oversee the functioning of state-level judiciary 🙏

Answer with help of Emojis

Which mountain peak in Mizoram is known as the "Blue Mountain"?

A) Phunpi Klang 😂
B) Phawngpui 👍
C) Lawngtlai ❤️
D) Myanmarese Border 🙏

Answer with help of Emojis

Which Indian poet mentioned Amarkantak as "Amrakuta" in his works, which later became known as Amarkantak?

A) Kabir 😂
B) Kalidas 👍
C) Tulsidas ❤️
D) Meera Bai 🙏

The correct answer is:

B) Kalidas

Explanation:
The Indian poet Kalidas mentioned Amarkantak as "Amrakuta" in his works, which later became known as Amarkantak.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister?

A) Article 74 😂
B) Article 75 👍
C) Article 76 ❤️
D) Article 77 🙏

"During which periods can the President of India promulgate ordinances under Article 123 of the Indian Constitution?

A) Only when both houses of Parliament are not in session 😂
B) Only during the Budget Session of Parliament 👍
C) Only during a state of emergency ❤️
D) Only when the Lok Sabha is in session 🙏"

Which country conducted a successful test of its Angara-A5 space rocket for the first time on April 11, 2024?

A) India 😂
B) China 👍
C) Russia ❤️
D) United States 🙏

"Which company recently launched the new edition of the 'Girls Empowerment Mission' (GEM) in April 2024?

A) NTPC Limited 😂
B) ISRO 👍
C) Citroën ❤️
D) Gujarat Science and Technology Council 🙏"

What is the main purpose of the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

A) It deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes. 👍
B) It lists the powers and functions of the President of India. ❤️
C) It outlines the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States. 😂
D) It defines the provisions for the election of members of the Legislative Assembly. 🙏

*15 APRIL CURRENT AFFAIRS ONE LINER*

1. हर वर्ष 10 अप्रैल तिथि को ‘विश्व होम्योपैथी दिवस‘ मनाया जाता है।
*Every year ‘World Homeopathy Day’ is celebrated on 10th April.*

2. नेशनल थर्मल पावर कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटेड ने ‘बालिका सशक्तिकरण मिशन’ के नए संस्करण का शुभारंभ किया है।
*National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has launched the new edition of ‘Girl Empowerment Mission’.*

3. इंडो-पैसिफिक इकोनॉमिक फ्रेमवर्क फॉर प्रॉस्पेरिटी द्वारा सिंगापुर में स्वच्छ अर्थव्यवस्था निवेशक फोरम का आयोजन किया जाएगा।
*Clean Economy Investor Forum to be organized in Singapore by the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.*

4. मनोज पांडा ने 16वें वित्त आयोग के पूर्णकालिक सदस्य बने हैं।
*Manoj Panda has become a full-time member of the 16th Finance Commission.*

5. जिम्बाब्वे ने ‘ZiG’ नामक एक नई स्वर्ण समर्थित मुद्रा शुरू की है।
*Zimbabwe has launched a new gold-backed currency called ‘ZiG’.*

6. भारतीय सेना को रूस देश से ‘इग्ला-एस (Igla-S) मैन पोर्टेबल एयर डिफेंस सिस्टम’ मिला है।
*Indian Army has received 'Igla-S Man Portable Air Defense System' from Russia.*

7. नई दिल्ली में ‘साइंस पार्क’ का निर्माण किया जाएगा।
' *Science Park' will be constructed in New Delhi.*

8. सुमित नागल ने मोंटे कार्लो मास्टर्स में मुख्य ड्रॉ मैच जीतने वाले पहले भारतीय खिलाड़ी बने है।
*Sumit Nagal has become the first Indian player to win a main draw match at Monte Carlo Masters.*

9. नेपाल देश की सेना ‘माउंट एवरेस्ट’ से कचरा इकट्ठा करने के लिए अभियान चलाएगी।
*Nepal's army will launch a campaign to collect garbage from Mount Everest.*

10. एक्सिस कैपिटल ने ‘अतुल मेहरा को नए एमडी और सीईओ के रूप में नियुक्त किया है।
*Axis Capital has appointed Atul Mehra as the new MD and CEO.*

Q. Which organelle contains digestive enzymes and is involved in breaking down cellular waste and recycling materials?

A. Nucleus 👍
B. Golgi Apparatus 😂
C. Lysosome 🙌
D. Endoplasmic Reticulum ❤️

Correct answer: C. Lysosome 🙌

Question: Who was the first President of independent India?

A. Mahatma Gandhi 👍
B. Jawaharlal Nehru 😂
C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ❤️
D. Rajendra Prasad 🙏

Question: Which river is considered the lifeline of North India, originating from the Himalayas and flowing through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal?

A. Ganges 👍
B. Yamuna 😂
C. Brahmaputra ❤️
D. Indus 🙏

Which Bollywood actress has been included in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world?
a) Deepika Padukone 🙏
b) Priyanka Chopra ❤️
c) Alia Bhatt 👍
d) Kareena Kapoor 😄

What was located to the south of the Satavahana kingdom?
a) The kingdom of the Chera rulers 😄
b) The kingdom of the Chola rulers 👍
c) The kingdom of the Pandya rulers 🙏
d) All of the above ❤️

The correct answer is d) All of the above ❤️.

Explanation: The Satavahana kingdom, which flourished in ancient India, was situated in the Deccan region. To its south were the kingdoms of the Chera rulers, the Chola rulers, and the Pandya rulers. These were prominent dynasties that ruled over territories in present-day South India during various periods of ancient Indian history. Therefore, all three options—Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms—were located to the south of the Satavahana kingdom.

The correct answer is d) All of the above ❤️.

Explanation: The Satavahana kingdom, which flourished in ancient India, was situated in the Deccan region. To its south were the kingdoms of the Chera rulers, the Chola rulers, and the Pandya rulers. These were prominent dynasties that ruled over territories in present-day South India during various periods of ancient Indian history. Therefore, all three options—Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms—were located to the south of the Satavahana kingdom.

What is the formula for calculating revenue deficit?
a) Total expenditure – Total receipts excluding borrowings
b) Fiscal deficit – Interest payments
c) Total revenue expenditure – Total revenue receipts 👍
d) Fiscal deficit – Total receipts excluding borrowings