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Public Private Partnership (PPP) is a way to execute and maintain a project (generally an infrastructure project) for delivering of goods and services through collaboration of government and private sector. Infrastructure projects in India were built by Government till 1990. But in the post liberalization era, various infrastructure projects are being built on PPP model. The main reasons for why PPP is required for infrastructure projects are: There is major infrastructure deficit which the government cannot build on its own. Infrastructure is capital intensive and private sector can bring in the required financial resources. For faster infrastructure development we require the speed and skill of the private sector. Private sector is relatively more effective in executing and maintaining infrastructure projects. Private sector can bring in better technology and knowhow  Indian Railways has adopted three models for station redevelopment: One is the PPP model, under which a project i...

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1. It can authorize the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List.  2. It can authorize the Parliament to create new All-India Services.  Which of the statements given above are correct?  a) 1 only  b) 2 only  c) Both 1 and 2  d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution:  The Rajya Sabha can authorize the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249) by passing a resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting.  The Rajya Sabha can authorize the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312).  The Rajya Sabha alone can initiate a move for the removal of the vice-president. Resolution for this must be passed by a majority of all the then members of the council and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.  Ans: (c) 

1. It prepares a Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament.  2. It is currently constituted in the Lok Sabha only.  3. It examines the cases of breach of privileges of the House.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  a) 1 only  b) 2 and 3 only  c) 1 and 2 only  d) 1, 2 and 3  Solution:  Committee on Ethics enforces the code of conduct of members of Parliament.  It examines the cases of misconduct and recommends appropriate action.  Thus, it is engaged in maintaining discipline and decorum in Parliament.   Committee on Ethics prepares a Code of Conduct for members and suggests amendments or additions to the Code from time to time in the form of reports to the Council.  Ethics Committee was constituted in Rajya Sabha in 1997 and in Lok Sabha in 2000.  Committee of Privileges (not Committee on Ethics) examines the cases of breach of privileges of the House and its members. Ans: (a)...

Which of the following office(s) does the person mentioned above is eligible for?  1. Member of the Lok Sabha  2. Member of the Rajya Sabha  3. Office of the President  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:  a) 1 only  b) 2 only  c) 1 and 2 only  d) 1, 2 and 3 Solution:  The person mentioned above is eligible only for the office of the member of Lok Sabha.  A person must have completed 30 years of age for the office of the member of the Rajya Sabha and 35 years of age for the office of the President. Ans: (a)

 Which one of the following bills is best described in the above paragraph?  a) Constitutional Amendment Bill  b) Financial Bill (I)  c) Financial Bill (II)  d) Money Bill Solution:  A Financial Bill (I) is a bill that contains not only any or all the matters mentioned in Article 110, but also other matters of general legislation.   In two respects, a financial bill (I) is similar to a money bill– (a) both of them can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha, and  (b) both of them can be introduced only on the recommendation of the president.  In all other respects, a financial bill (I) is governed by the same legislative procedure applicable to an ordinary bill.  Hence, it can be either rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha. Ans: (b)

1. Calling Attention Motion seeks an authoritative statement from the minister on the matter of urgent public importance. 2. Adjournment Motion is allowed to be used in the Lok Sabha only.  3. Privilege Motion is initiated to disqualify a minister for the breach of Parliamentary privileges.  4. No-Confidence Motion can be moved against the entire Council of Ministers only.  Which of the statements given above are correct?  a) 1, 2 and 3 only  b) 3 and 4 only  c) 1, 2 and 4 only  d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Solution:  Calling attention motion is introduced in the Parliament by a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance, and to seek an authoritative statement from him on that matter.  Adjournment Motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance.  It involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha i...