Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 23rd, 2026

Explanation:

1. The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer of the country.
2. Under Article 76, the Attorney General is appointed by the President and must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
3. Their role is to advise the Government of India on legal matters and represent it in courts.
4. They have the right of audience in all courts in India and hold office at the pleasure of the President.

Explanation:

1. In a parliamentary form of government, the executive (Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister) is drawn from the legislature and is directly accountable to it.
2. This ensures collective responsibility under Article 75, meaning the government must retain the confidence of the Lok Sabha to remain in power.
3. If the legislature withdraws support (through a no-confidence motion), the executive must resign.

Explanation:

1. In case of a vacancy in the office of the President of India due to death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the Vice-President acts as the President until a new President is elected within six months.
2. This arrangement is provided under the Constitution of India.
3. The Vice-President discharges the functions of the President temporarily to ensure continuity of governance.

Explanation:

1. Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, Indian citizenship can be terminated if a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country.
2. This is known as termination of citizenship, distinct from renunciation (voluntary giving up) and deprivation (involuntary removal by the government).
3. The principle is based on the idea that dual citizenship is not permitted in India.

Explanation:

1. The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme provides a lifelong visa to visit India, along with certain economic and educational rights.
2. However, it is not equivalent to dual citizenship. India does not allow dual citizenship.
3. OCI holders cannot vote, cannot hold constitutional offices, and cannot contest elections in India.
4. They enjoy benefits like exemption from registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and parity with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in areas such as economic and educational opportunities, except in matters of political rights.