Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Jaipur.

• The first Gram Nyayalaya of Rajasthan was established on 27 November 2010 at Bassi, Jaipur.

Key Points   

• Gram Nyaylaya-
  • Establishment- Under Gram Nyayalaya Act 2008.
  • Objective- Quick and easy access to the justice system in rural areas of India.
  • This Court is presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who shall have equal powers, equal pay, and enjoy the benefits of a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
  • Such officers are appointed by the State Government in consultation with the concerned High Court.
  • Jurisdiction- Notified by the State Government in consultation with the concerned High Court.
  • They have both civil and criminal jurisdiction over crimes.
  • The economic jurisdiction of the court is determined by the concerned High Court.
• Appeal-  
  • In session court (when the matter is related to criminal offenses).
  • In district court (when the matter is related to civil offenses).

The correct answer is November 2020.

• Lok Sabha has given its nod to Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2021.
• The bill contains provisions to deal with domestic and international arbitration.
• It defines the law for conducting conciliation proceedings.
• It replaces an Ordinance with the same provisions promulgated on 4th November 2020.

The correct answer is 1, 3 and 4 only.

• National Development Council was established on 6th August 1952 by the government of India.
• It acts as an advisory body of the Planning Commission.
• It was set up to:

1. Promote the overall development of the country.
2. Create common economic policies.
3. Strengthen and mobilize the efforts and resources of the country for the accomplishment of the plan.
4. Provide assistance to states related to their developmental works.

• Composition of NDC:

• The secretary of the Planning Commission is also the secretary of the National Developmental Council.
• They generally meet twice a year.

 Additional Information

• Since the inception of NITI Aayog on January 1st, 2015, the NDC has not organized meetings.

The correct answer is  Suryakant.

Key Points

• Suryakant is the Chief Justice of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh from 5 October 2018 to 24 May 2019.
• Suryakant is also a former Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• He is also a judge of the Supreme court.
• Justice Surya Kant took oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on 24 May 2019.

Important Points

• Justice V. Ramasubramanian was the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh from 22 June 2019 to 22 September 2019.
• From 6 October 2019, Lingappa Narayana Swamy is the chief justice of Himachal Pradesh.
• Himachal Pradesh high court was established in 1971.

The correct answer is Mohan Lal Sukhadia.

Key Points

• Mohan Lal Sukhadia was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of the state of Rajasthan for 17 years from 1954 to 1971.
• He is also known as "Founder of Modern Rajasthan".
• He also served as the Governor of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
• He became the Chief Minister at the age of 38 and was responsible for bringing major reforms and development in Rajasthan.

Additional Information

•  Heera Lal Devpura
  • ​Hira Lal Devpura was the Chief Minister of Rajasthan state in India from 23 February 1985 to 10 March 1985.
  • Heera Lal Devpura was the Chief Minister for only 15 days.
• Ashok Gehlot
  • ​Ashok Gehlot is an Indian politician serving as the current Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
  • He held this position from December 1998 to 2003, and from 2008 to 2013, and again from 17 December 2018.