05th April 2022 current affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
What is India’s position on border issues over Tri-Junction between India, China, and Bhutan?
Correct
B is the correct answer
Explanation:
During a meeting in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck addressed the latest situation along the India-Bhutan border as well as the progress in boundary negotiations between China and Bhutan, especially above the Doklam trijunction point.
India has reiterated that any issues concerning the trijunction between India, China, and Bhutan will be handled trilaterally.
Incorrect
B is the correct answer
Explanation:
During a meeting in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck addressed the latest situation along the India-Bhutan border as well as the progress in boundary negotiations between China and Bhutan, especially above the Doklam trijunction point.
India has reiterated that any issues concerning the trijunction between India, China, and Bhutan will be handled trilaterally.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements with respect to the UN Water Conference 2023 is true?
1)It was held in New York after a gap of 46 years
2)co-hosted by the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands
Correct
C is the correct answer
Explanation:
The first UN water conference in a generation, the UN 2023 Water Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands will be a watershed moment to mobilize Member States, the UN system, and stakeholders alike to take action and bring successful solutions to a global scale.
The meeting took place at UN Headquarters in New York.
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C is the correct answer
Explanation:
The first UN water conference in a generation, the UN 2023 Water Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands will be a watershed moment to mobilize Member States, the UN system, and stakeholders alike to take action and bring successful solutions to a global scale.
The meeting took place at UN Headquarters in New York.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which of the statements is correct when considering the disqualification criteria of an MP?
1)Using Articles 102(1) and 191(1) – The grounds here are holding an office of profit, being of unsound mind or insolvent, or not having valid citizenship.
2)Using the 9th Schedule of the Constitution – disqualification of the members on grounds of defection.
Correct
A is the right answer.
Explanation: There are three disqualification criteria:
Using Articles 102(1) and 191(1) – The grounds here are holding an office of profit, being of unsound mind or insolvent, or not having valid citizenship.
Using the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution – disqualification of the members on grounds of defection.
The Representation of The People Act (RPA), 1951 provides for disqualification for conviction in criminal cases.
Incorrect
A is the right answer.
Explanation: There are three disqualification criteria:
Using Articles 102(1) and 191(1) – The grounds here are holding an office of profit, being of unsound mind or insolvent, or not having valid citizenship.
Using the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution – disqualification of the members on grounds of defection.
The Representation of The People Act (RPA), 1951 provides for disqualification for conviction in criminal cases.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following committees recommended the establishment of the institutions of Lokpal and Lokayuktha
Correct
c is the right answer
explanation:
The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) headed by Morarji Desai submitted an interim report on “Problems of Redressal of Citizen’s Grievances” in 1966. In this report, ARC recommended the creation of two special authorities designated as ‘Lokpal’ and ‘Lokayukta’ for redress of citizens’ grievances.
Incorrect
c is the right answer
explanation:
The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) headed by Morarji Desai submitted an interim report on “Problems of Redressal of Citizen’s Grievances” in 1966. In this report, ARC recommended the creation of two special authorities designated as ‘Lokpal’ and ‘Lokayukta’ for redress of citizens’ grievances.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements are correct concerning Internet Archive (IA)?
1)The Internet Archive is a non-profit American digital library that has stored lots of books, movies, and Internet sites
2)The district court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled that the IA’s activities violated various rights granted to publishers under copyright law and did not constitute fair use under the same law, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for CDL’s future.
Correct
C is the right option
Explanation:
The Internet Archive is a non-profit American digital library that has stored lots of books, movies, and Internet sites
The district court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled that the IA’s activities violated various rights granted to publishers under copyright law and did not constitute fair use under the same law, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for CDL’s future.
Incorrect
C is the right option
Explanation:
The Internet Archive is a non-profit American digital library that has stored lots of books, movies, and Internet sites
The district court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled that the IA’s activities violated various rights granted to publishers under copyright law and did not constitute fair use under the same law, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for CDL’s future.
