03 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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03 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20 ?
CorrectAns;- a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey
IncorrectAns;- a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey
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2. Question
Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020 was released by
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
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3. Question
Anti defection law finds mention in which of the following schedules of the constitution
CorrectAns. D
The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution talks about the anti-defection law. It is designed to prevent political defections prompted by the lure of office or material benefits or other like considerations. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and reinforced in 2002.
• The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.
• ‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group”.
• The anti-defection law was enacted to ensure that a party member does not violate the mandate of the party and in case he does so, he will lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
• The aim of the Anti-Defection Law is to prevent MPs from switching political parties for any personal motive.IncorrectAns. D
The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution talks about the anti-defection law. It is designed to prevent political defections prompted by the lure of office or material benefits or other like considerations. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and reinforced in 2002.
• The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.
• ‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group”.
• The anti-defection law was enacted to ensure that a party member does not violate the mandate of the party and in case he does so, he will lose his membership of the House. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
• The aim of the Anti-Defection Law is to prevent MPs from switching political parties for any personal motive. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Vermin
1. It includes wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals or which carry disease.
2. States can send a list of wild animals to the Centre requesting it to declare them vermin under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : c
• These are wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals or which carry disease.
• As per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, States can send a list of wild animals to the Centre requesting it to declare them vermin for selective slaughter.
• The Central Government may by notification, declare any wild animal other than those specified in Schedule I and part 11 of Schedule H of the law to be vermin for any area for a given period of time.
• As long as the notification is in force, such wild animal shall be included in Schedule V of WPA, 1972.IncorrectAnswer : c
• These are wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals or which carry disease.
• As per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, States can send a list of wild animals to the Centre requesting it to declare them vermin for selective slaughter.
• The Central Government may by notification, declare any wild animal other than those specified in Schedule I and part 11 of Schedule H of the law to be vermin for any area for a given period of time.
• As long as the notification is in force, such wild animal shall be included in Schedule V of WPA, 1972. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following
1. Natural gas
2. Steel
3. Cement
Which of the given above is/are Core Industries?CorrectAnswer : d
• The eight core industries’ output contracted 23.4 per cent in May.
• The eight Core Industries are coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity.IncorrectAnswer : d
• The eight core industries’ output contracted 23.4 per cent in May.
• The eight Core Industries are coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity.
