Context:
Quality Council of India (QCI) introduces QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework.
Quality Council of India (QCI):
- National body of accreditation
- Established in – 1996
- Formed under – Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Based on the recommendation of – Expert Mission of European Union.
- Jointly set up by – Government of India and the Indian Industry (ASSOCHAM, FICCI, CII).
- Nodal Department – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Mandates –
- To promote quality through the National Quality Campaign in line with global standards.
- Create a mechanism for 3rd party assessment of products, services and processes.
- Improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the citizens of India.
- Governing Council – 39 members including the Chairperson and Secretary General with equal representation of Government, Industry and other Stakeholders.
- Chairperson – Nominated by the Prime Minister.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot affect any modifications in the orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
