15th September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
1. India was one of the countries that signed the Ramsar Convention soon after it came
into effect.
2. In the last 10 years, maximum number of wetlands in India were added to the
Ramsar sites, compared to the previous period.
3. In India, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of Ramsar sites.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
Ramsar Convention, was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. India became a signatory to the
convention on 1st Feb 1982.
Incorrect
Ans c
Ramsar Convention, was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. India became a signatory to the
convention on 1st Feb 1982.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security, 1997 was signed
between
1. United States
2. Russia
3. NATO
4. European Union
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans b
NATO and Russia signed the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security on
27 May 1997 at Paris. This agreement was a road map for would-be NATO-Russia
cooperation.
Incorrect
Ans b
NATO and Russia signed the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security on
27 May 1997 at Paris. This agreement was a road map for would-be NATO-Russia
cooperation.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Match the following
Elements of Mandala in art Meaning
1. The eight spokes of the wheel – Eight-fold path of Buddhism
2. The lotus flower – Balance
3. The sun – Action and energy
4. Triangles facing upward – Universe
Select the correct code
Correct
Ans b
The eight spokes of the wheel (the dharmachakra) represent the eightfold path of Buddhism
(practices that lead to liberation from rebirth).
The lotus flower depicts balance, and the sun represents the universe. Facing up, triangles
represent action and energy, and facing down, they represent creativity and knowledge.
Incorrect
Ans b
The eight spokes of the wheel (the dharmachakra) represent the eightfold path of Buddhism
(practices that lead to liberation from rebirth).
The lotus flower depicts balance, and the sun represents the universe. Facing up, triangles
represent action and energy, and facing down, they represent creativity and knowledge.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following statement(s) is associated with the term Moonlighting?
a) It is the practice of working in a second job outside normal business hours.
b) It is the practice of turning the clock ahead as cooler weather approaches in order
to make better use of time.
c) It is the sunlight that shines on the moon which then bounces off and reflects on
the Earth.
d) None of the above.
Correct
Ans: a
The concept of “moonlighting” essentially connotes employees taking up other ‘side’ jobs in
addition to their regular employment.
Incorrect
Ans: a
The concept of “moonlighting” essentially connotes employees taking up other ‘side’ jobs in
addition to their regular employment.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about National Automated Fingerprint
Identification System:
1. It is a country-wide searchable database of crime and criminal related fingerprints.
2. NAFIS assigns a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number (NFN) to each person
arrested for a crime.
3. This unique ID will be used for the person’s lifetime, and different crimes registered
under different FIRs will be linked to the same NFN.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans d
National Automated Fingerprint Identification System
National Automated Fingerprints Identification System (NAFIS) project is a country-
wide searchable database of crime- and criminal-related fingerprints.
The web-based application functions as a central information repository by
consolidating fingerprint data from all states and Union Territories.
According to a 2020 report by the NCRB, it enables law enforcement agencies to
upload, trace, and retrieve data from the database in real time on a 24×7 basis.
NAFIS assigns a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number (NFN) to each person
arrested for a crime.
This unique ID will be used for the person’s lifetime, and different crimes registered
under different FIRs will be linked to the same NFN.
The 2020 report states that the ID’s first two digits will be that of the state code in
which the person arrested for a crime is registered, followed by a sequence number.
By automating the collection, storage, and matching of fingerprints, along with
digitizing the records of fingerprint data, NAFIS will provide the much-needed unique
identifier for every arrested person in the CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking
Network & Systems) database as both are connected at the backend.
Incorrect
Ans d
National Automated Fingerprint Identification System
National Automated Fingerprints Identification System (NAFIS) project is a country-
wide searchable database of crime- and criminal-related fingerprints.
The web-based application functions as a central information repository by
consolidating fingerprint data from all states and Union Territories.
According to a 2020 report by the NCRB, it enables law enforcement agencies to
upload, trace, and retrieve data from the database in real time on a 24×7 basis.
NAFIS assigns a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number (NFN) to each person
arrested for a crime.
This unique ID will be used for the person’s lifetime, and different crimes registered
under different FIRs will be linked to the same NFN.
The 2020 report states that the ID’s first two digits will be that of the state code in
which the person arrested for a crime is registered, followed by a sequence number.
By automating the collection, storage, and matching of fingerprints, along with
digitizing the records of fingerprint data, NAFIS will provide the much-needed unique
identifier for every arrested person in the CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking
Network & Systems) database as both are connected at the backend.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following pairs of wetlands and the State they are located.
1. Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary : Madhya Pradesh
2. Hirakud Reservoir : Odisha
3. Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary : Tamil Nadu
4. Thane Creek : Maharashtra
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans c
Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary : Tamil Nadu
Incorrect
Ans c
Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary : Tamil Nadu
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Lymphatic filariasis.
1. Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical
disease.
2. Under Lymphatic filariasis, Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to
humans by direct contact.
3. It is caused by parasites classified as nematodes (roundworms) of the family
Filariodidea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes.
Incorrect
Ans c
Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Alpha in securities market:
1. Alpha reflects the degree to which a stock's returns meet or exceed the returns
generated by the market.
2. A positive alpha indicates that the security fails to generate returns at the same rate as
the broader sector.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans b
A positive alpha indicates the security is outperforming the market.
Incorrect
Ans b
A positive alpha indicates the security is outperforming the market.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Benami Transactions (Prohibition)
Act of 1988:
1. Benami transaction refers to the transaction in which property transferred to one
person is paid by another person.
2. Section 3 of the benami act permits retrospective arrest of individuals involved in
benami transactions.
3. Under this act property refers to any kind, whether movable or immovable, tangible
or intangible.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988
The 1988 Act was made to prohibit ‘benami’ transactions and the right to recover
property that is held to be 'benami'.
Benami transaction refers to the transaction in which property transferred to one
person is paid by another person.
Under this act property refers to any kind, whether movable or immovable, tangible
or intangible.
The Supreme Court struck down one of the provisions of the Benami Transactions
(Prohibition) Act of 1988.
The Section 3(2) provides for the punishment of a maximum jail term of three years
or a fine or both for those indulging in ‘benami’ transactions
Section 3 of the statute deals with the issue of Prohibition of benami transactions.
The sub-section (2) says: Whoever enters into any benami transaction shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with
fine or with both.
Incorrect
Ans c
Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988
The 1988 Act was made to prohibit ‘benami’ transactions and the right to recover
property that is held to be 'benami'.
Benami transaction refers to the transaction in which property transferred to one
person is paid by another person.
Under this act property refers to any kind, whether movable or immovable, tangible
or intangible.
The Supreme Court struck down one of the provisions of the Benami Transactions
(Prohibition) Act of 1988.
The Section 3(2) provides for the punishment of a maximum jail term of three years
or a fine or both for those indulging in ‘benami’ transactions
Section 3 of the statute deals with the issue of Prohibition of benami transactions.
The sub-section (2) says: Whoever enters into any benami transaction shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with
fine or with both.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology:
1. The primary advantage of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) is that they
produce less tailpipe emissions.
2. They only emit water vapour and warm air and are more efficient than internal
combustion engine vehicles.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans b
The primary advantage of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) is that they produce no
tailpipe emissions. They only emit water vapour and warm air.
Incorrect
Ans b
The primary advantage of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) is that they produce no
tailpipe emissions. They only emit water vapour and warm air.
