Current Affairs Question - 23 January 2020

International Science & Technology

Xenobots


Recently, scientists in the United States have created the world’s first living machines- Xenobots, tiny robots that can move around on their own. Which of the following animal’s cell was used in making the Xenobots?

A
African Clawed Frog
B
Electric Catfish of Nile
C
Gambian Pouched rat
D
Cape Dwarf Gecko

National Parliament And State Legislatures

The Anti-Defection Law


Consider the following statements:

  1. The Anti-Defection Law was passed in 1986 through the 54th Amendment to the Constitution.
  2. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House.
  3. The law does not specify a time-period for the Presiding Officer to decide on a disqualification plea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
Only 3
D
1, 2 and 3
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