Answer is C

• CAG can be removed by the President only in accordance with the procedure mentioned in the Constitution that is the manner same as removal of a Supreme Court Judge.
• No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament.

Why in news?

• The total liabilities and debts of the state for 2020-21 have mounted to Rs 67,888.30 crore as compared to Rs 61,492.19 crore, indicating an increase of 10.40 per cent.

Answer is D

Article 148 – Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

• There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India who shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and shall only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
  India’s Constitution (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller General of India (CAG).

Why in news?

• The total liabilities and debts of the state for 2020-21 have mounted to Rs 67,888.30 crore as compared to Rs 61,492.19 crore, indicating an increase of 10.40 per cent.

Answer is 17

• Abolition of Untouchability. -"Untouchability" is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of "Untouchability" shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

Answer is C

What is the news?

• Himachal Pradesh aims to eradicate AIDS by 2030.
• The Himachal Pradesh government is committed to work to eradicate AIDS from the state as a public health hazard by the year 2030 as per the target set by the Central government.
• Informing about this, a state government official said the government had launched a decisive campaign against AIDS with the goal of three zero which includes zero infection, zero death and zero discrimination.

Purpose:

• “To achieve the goal of making Himachal AIDS free, the state government’s landmark steps like test and treat and Mission Sampark proved very successful.

Answer is B

• Chief Minister said that the State Government has announced the High-Altitude Sports Center in Kaza with an estimated cost of Rs. 16 crore.

Answer is B

• Mysore native states was the first to introduce military training based on the European model.

Answer is A

• Chinook winds are dry winds in North America on the leeward side of Rockies mountain.

Answer is A

• Dadabhai Naoroji powerfully stressed the Swaraj as the goal of Indian People. In Calcutta session of 1906, under the leadership of Dadabhai Naoroji, Congress adopted Swaraj or self-government as the goal of Indian people.