26th July 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) :
a.The initiative is under the Ministry of Power.
b.It aimed at setting up of Compressed Natural Gas production plants and making them available in the market for use in automotive fuels.
c.Some benefits of the scheme are responsible waste management and reduction in carbon emissions and pollution.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1: Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) is under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in association with Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) viz. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Statement 2 : It is an initiative aimed at setting up of Compressed Bio-Gas production plants and making them available in the market for use in automotive fuels
Statement 3 : Some benefits of the scheme are responsible waste management, reduction in carbon emissions and pollution.
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The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1: Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) is under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in association with Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) viz. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Statement 2 : It is an initiative aimed at setting up of Compressed Bio-Gas production plants and making them available in the market for use in automotive fuels
Statement 3 : Some benefits of the scheme are responsible waste management, reduction in carbon emissions and pollution.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021 :
a.The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to simplify compliance requirements for foreign companies.
b.Users of codified traditional knowledge and AYUSH practitioners will be exempted from sharing benefits with local communities.
c.The Bill decriminalises all offences under the Act.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1: The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, of 2002 to simplify compliance requirements for domestic companies (not foreign companies).
Statement 2: Users of codified traditional knowledge and AYUSH practitioners will be exempted from sharing benefits with local communities. The Bill removes research and bio-survey activities from the purview of benefit-sharing requirements.
Benefit sharing will be based on terms agreed between the user and the local management committee represented by the National Authority.
Statement 3: The Bill decriminalises all offences under the Act.
Incorrect
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1: The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, of 2002 to simplify compliance requirements for domestic companies (not foreign companies).
Statement 2: Users of codified traditional knowledge and AYUSH practitioners will be exempted from sharing benefits with local communities. The Bill removes research and bio-survey activities from the purview of benefit-sharing requirements.
Benefit sharing will be based on terms agreed between the user and the local management committee represented by the National Authority.
Statement 3: The Bill decriminalises all offences under the Act.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022:
a.Under the bill, a multi-state co-operative society will require prior permission from government authorities before the redemption of their shareholding.
b.It establishes the Co-operative Election Authority to conduct and supervise elections to the boards of multi-state co-operative societies.
c.The Bill allows state co-operative societies to merge into an existing multi-state co-operative society, subject to the respective state laws.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is c.
All three statements are correct.
Statement 1: Under the bill, a multi-state co-operative society will require prior permission from government authorities before the redemption of their shareholding.
Statement 2: It establishes the Co-operative Election Authority to conduct and supervise elections to the boards of multi-state co-operative societies.
Statement 3: The Bill allows state co-operative societies to merge into an existing multi-state co-operative society, subject to the respective state laws.
Incorrect
The answer is c.
All three statements are correct.
Statement 1: Under the bill, a multi-state co-operative society will require prior permission from government authorities before the redemption of their shareholding.
Statement 2: It establishes the Co-operative Election Authority to conduct and supervise elections to the boards of multi-state co-operative societies.
Statement 3: The Bill allows state co-operative societies to merge into an existing multi-state co-operative society, subject to the respective state laws.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO):
a.It is a principal organ of the United Nations.
b.It is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.
c.It was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations’ International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1:The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture (not principal organ). The five principal organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat.
Statement 2: It is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.
Statement 3: It was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations’ International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation.
Incorrect
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1:The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture (not principal organ). The five principal organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat.
Statement 2: It is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.
Statement 3: It was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations’ International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Compressed Biogas (CBG):
Statement I: Compressed Bio-Gas(CBG) can be used as an alternative, renewable automotive fuel to Compressed Natural Gas(CNG)
Statement II: The calorific value of CBG and CNG are different.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
The answer is c.
Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I: Compressed Bio-Gas(CBG) can be used as an alternative, renewable automotive fuel to Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) because their calorific value is similar. Compressed Bio-Gas is exactly similar to the commercially available natural gas in its composition and energy potential.
Statement II: The calorific value of CBG and CNG are similar
Incorrect
The answer is c.
Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I: Compressed Bio-Gas(CBG) can be used as an alternative, renewable automotive fuel to Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) because their calorific value is similar. Compressed Bio-Gas is exactly similar to the commercially available natural gas in its composition and energy potential.
Statement II: The calorific value of CBG and CNG are similar