Q1. Recusal means the withdrawal of a judge, prosecutor, or juror from a case on the grounds that they are unqualified to perform legal duties because of a possible conflict of interest or lack of impartiality. With reference to the ‘recusal of judges’, which was recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. There are no written rules in India for a judge’s recusal.
2. A judge of the Supreme Court cannot recuse himself from a case.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q2. With reference to Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), Consider the following statements:

1. Food Corporation of India sells surplus stocks of wheat and rice under OMSS at predetermined prices through e-auction in the open market. 
2. The objective of OMSS is to enhance the supply of food grains during the lean season. 
3. States are allowed to procure additional food grains through OMSS for distribution under the National Food Security Act,2013 (NFSA). 

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q3. Consider the following statements with reference to the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna:

1. The scheme receives no additional funding and funds are mobilized from exisiting schemes and mechanisms.
2. The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry for this scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q4. With reference to Government Securities (G-secs) in India, consider the following statements:

1. Retail investors through Demat account can invest in ‘Treasury Bills’ and ‘Government of India Debt Bonds’ in the primary market.
2. The G-Secs can be held in physical form or in dematerialized form.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. Which one of the following types of majority is required in the Indian Parliament to change the name of a state?

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