23rd September 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to Arunachal Pradesh
1. It is the largest state in the north east.
2. It shares international borders with china (Tibet), Bhutan and Myanmar only.
3. The Tsangpo river, which originates in Tibet, is called Siang in Arunachal Pradesh before it becomes the Brahmaputra.
4. Tawang in arunachal Pradesh , hosts the Galden Namgey Lhatse, the world’s second-largest monastery of Tibetan Buddhism.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol: All four
1. It is the largest state in the north east.
2. It shares international borders with china (Tibet), Bhutan and Myanmar only.
3. The Tsangpo river, which originates in Tibet, is called Siang in Arunachal Pradesh before it becomes the Brahmaputra.
4. Tawang in arunachal Pradesh , hosts the Galden Namgey Lhatse, the world’s second-largest monastery of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Sol: All four
1. It is the largest state in the north east.
2. It shares international borders with china (Tibet), Bhutan and Myanmar only.
3. The Tsangpo river, which originates in Tibet, is called Siang in Arunachal Pradesh before it becomes the Brahmaputra.
4. Tawang in arunachal Pradesh , hosts the Galden Namgey Lhatse, the world’s second-largest monastery of Tibetan Buddhism.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to Assam Rifles.
1. Assam Rifles is the largest paramilitary force in India.
2. It originated in the aftermath of Indo-China conflict in 1962 to keep a sharp vigil on the unmanned borders of India and Tibet.
3. It has two battalions stationed in Jammu and Kashmir and one National Disaster Relief Force battalion, which is plays an active role in case of natural calamities.
4. The riflewomen team of Assam Rifles have represented India as a part of the UN peacekeeping forces.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol: Only two ( statements 3 and 4)
Exp:
It came into being in 1835, as a militia called the ‘Cachar Levy’, to protect British Tea estates and their settlements against tribal raids.
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest paramilitary force in India.
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Sol: Only two ( statements 3 and 4)
Exp:
It came into being in 1835, as a militia called the ‘Cachar Levy’, to protect British Tea estates and their settlements against tribal raids.
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest paramilitary force in India.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to differences between Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and National Investigative Agency (NIA).
1. NIA is not a legislative body as it derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 while CBI is a legislative body.
2. The CBI is mainly concerned with investigations into crimes in the country such as corruption by public servants, financial fraud, bank fraud whereas The NIA is concerned with tackling terrorism.
3. The CBI has been divided into the Anti Corruption Division, the Economic Crimes Division and the Special Crimes Division whereas The NIA is divided into the Investigation Division, the Policy Research and Coordination Division and the Administrative division.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Correct
Sol: Only one (statement 1)
Exp: The CBI is not a legislative body and draws its power form the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 whereas the NIA is a legislative body formed under the NIA act, 2008.
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Sol: Only one (statement 1)
Exp: The CBI is not a legislative body and draws its power form the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 whereas the NIA is a legislative body formed under the NIA act, 2008.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the statements in reference to the united nations general assembly (UNGA)
1. It is headquartered in Washington D.C, United states.
2. The UNGA is elected by a president, elected for a term of five years.
3. No Indian has ever been the president of UNGA.
4. In case of important decisions, a two-thirds majority is required for it to be passed.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol: Only one (Statement 4)
Exp: It is headquartered in New york city, United states.
The UNGA is elected by a president, elected for a term of one year.
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the eight President of the UNGA, the only Indian GA President to date.
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Sol: Only one (Statement 4)
Exp: It is headquartered in New york city, United states.
The UNGA is elected by a president, elected for a term of one year.
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the eight President of the UNGA, the only Indian GA President to date.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following with regards to age of consent laws in India.
1. The Age of consent Act 1861 Act laid down 12 years as the minimum age for sexual intercourse.
2. The Age of consent Act 1891 Act increased the age of consent from to 14 years.
3. The child marriage Restraint Act set the minimum age of marriage for women and men at 16 and 18 years respectively in 1929.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol: Only one ( statement 3)
Exp:
The Age of consent Act 1861 Act laid down 10 years as the minimum age for sexual intercourse.
The Age of consent Act 1891 Act increased the age of consent from 10 to 12 years.
Incorrect
Sol: Only one ( statement 3)
Exp:
The Age of consent Act 1861 Act laid down 10 years as the minimum age for sexual intercourse.
The Age of consent Act 1891 Act increased the age of consent from 10 to 12 years.
