Current Affairs Quiz 21 March 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 21 March 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
World Happiness Report 2022 is released by,
CorrectAnswer: A
About World Happiness Report
• The World Happiness Report is released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations, ranking 149 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be.
• The United Nations World Happiness Report was first published in 2012. Until then, happiness was not considered an objective of governance.
• Happiness has now emerged as a new measure of the quality of governance.
• The connection between law, governance and happiness has been gaining considerable attention over the years. This is because the report has shown time and again that countries with a higher GDP and higher per capita income are not necessarily the happiest.
• The rankings are based on polling (Gallup World Poll) which looks at six variables:
1. Gross Domestic Product Per Capita (Purchasing Power Parity).
2. Social Support.
3. Healthy life expectancy at birth.
4. Freedom to make life choices.
5. Generosity.
6. Perceptions of corruption.Performance of the Countries
• For the sixth year in a row, Finland has been voted the world’s happiest country, followed by Denmark.
• Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania have seen the greatest increases in happiness.
• Afghanistan was voted as the unhappiest country, followed by Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Botswana, in that order.
• India’s Performance: India improved its position somewhat, moving up three ranks to 136 from 139 a year ago.IncorrectAnswer: A
About World Happiness Report
• The World Happiness Report is released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations, ranking 149 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be.
• The United Nations World Happiness Report was first published in 2012. Until then, happiness was not considered an objective of governance.
• Happiness has now emerged as a new measure of the quality of governance.
• The connection between law, governance and happiness has been gaining considerable attention over the years. This is because the report has shown time and again that countries with a higher GDP and higher per capita income are not necessarily the happiest.
• The rankings are based on polling (Gallup World Poll) which looks at six variables:
1. Gross Domestic Product Per Capita (Purchasing Power Parity).
2. Social Support.
3. Healthy life expectancy at birth.
4. Freedom to make life choices.
5. Generosity.
6. Perceptions of corruption.Performance of the Countries
• For the sixth year in a row, Finland has been voted the world’s happiest country, followed by Denmark.
• Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania have seen the greatest increases in happiness.
• Afghanistan was voted as the unhappiest country, followed by Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Botswana, in that order.
• India’s Performance: India improved its position somewhat, moving up three ranks to 136 from 139 a year ago. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following protected areas are located in the Narmada river basin?
1. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Melghat Tiger Reserve
3. Guru Ghasidas National Park
4. Tadoba National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
Andhari river is a minor river of the Wainganga basin. It flows through the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. Meandering through the Tadoba forests, it gives its name to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project i.e., Tadoba National Park.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Andhari river is a minor river of the Wainganga basin. It flows through the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. Meandering through the Tadoba forests, it gives its name to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project i.e., Tadoba National Park.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Who is the chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President.
(1) The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court-martial.
(2) Both the President and the Governor have the concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission, and commutation of death sentences.Choose the correct statement/s from the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: D
The President can pardon a death sentence while the governor cannot. Even if a state law prescribes the death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor. However, the governor can suspend, remit, or commute a death sentence. In otherwords, both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission, and commutation of a death sentence.
IncorrectAnswer: D
The President can pardon a death sentence while the governor cannot. Even if a state law prescribes the death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor. However, the governor can suspend, remit, or commute a death sentence. In otherwords, both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission, and commutation of a death sentence.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the statements regarding the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
(1) He is subordinate to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
(2) He can vacate his office by giving a written resignation to the President of India.
(3) He is directly responsible for Rajya Sabha.Choose the correct statements from the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: B
Deputy Chairman is not subordinate to the Chairman. He is directly responsible to the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Chairman resigns by writing to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and not the President of India.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Deputy Chairman is not subordinate to the Chairman. He is directly responsible to the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Chairman resigns by writing to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and not the President of India.
