Current Affairs Quiz 18 November 2022
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1. Question
With reference to The Places of Worship Act, 1991, consider the following statements:
1. The Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section.
2. It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force
3. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites
Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?CorrectThe Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
• The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
• It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
• The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
• It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.IncorrectThe Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
• The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
• It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
• The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
• It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
Hence, the correct answer is option D. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Digital Shakti Campaign, consider the following statements:
1. It is aimed at making women digitally skilled and aware to stand- up against any illegal activity online.
2. It is launched by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Cyber Peace Foundation and Meta.
3. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has recently launched the fourth phase of Digital Shakti Campaign.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectThe fourth phase of Digital Shakti Campaign has recently launched by the National Commission for Women (NCW).
• With Cyber Peace Foundation and Meta, the National Commission for Women “NCW” launched the campaign in collaboration. In this project, over 3 Lakh women across India have been made aware of cyber safety tips and tricks.
• Digital Shakti 4.0 is focused on making women digitally skilled and aware to stand-up against any illegal/inappropriate activity online.
• In June 2018 Digital Shakti started to help women across the nation to raise the awareness level on the digital front, to build resilience, and fight cyber- crime in the most effective ways.
• It is helping women in reporting & redressal mechanisms, data privacy and usage of technology for their benefits.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.IncorrectThe fourth phase of Digital Shakti Campaign has recently launched by the National Commission for Women (NCW).
• With Cyber Peace Foundation and Meta, the National Commission for Women “NCW” launched the campaign in collaboration. In this project, over 3 Lakh women across India have been made aware of cyber safety tips and tricks.
• Digital Shakti 4.0 is focused on making women digitally skilled and aware to stand-up against any illegal/inappropriate activity online.
• In June 2018 Digital Shakti started to help women across the nation to raise the awareness level on the digital front, to build resilience, and fight cyber- crime in the most effective ways.
• It is helping women in reporting & redressal mechanisms, data privacy and usage of technology for their benefits.
Hence, the correct answer is option D. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under:
CorrectAtal Innovation Mission is set up under NITI Aayog
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
• It was set up in 2016 under NITI Aayog
Hence, the correct answer is option B.IncorrectAtal Innovation Mission is set up under NITI Aayog
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
• It was set up in 2016 under NITI Aayog
Hence, the correct answer is option B. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), consider the following statements:
1. Articles 4 and 5 of NATO can only be invoked at the request of a NATO member.
2. After the collapse of USSR in 1991, several eastern European nations previously members of the Soviet Union joined NATO.
3. Both Ukraine and Poland are member countries.
Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?CorrectExplanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) came into being after World War II as a counter to the Soviet Union’s possible expansion attempts in Europe. Then-US President Harry S Truman signed the 12-member treaty on April 4, 1949.
• After the collapse of USSR in 1991, several eastern European nations previously members of the Soviet Union joined NATO. As of now, NATO comprise 30 members.
• Differences between Articles 4 and 5 of the NATO.
• Under Article 4, any member state can convene a meeting of NATO members to “consult” when it feels its independence or security are threatened. It sends a strong political symbol to the greater world that NATO is concerned about a particular situation.
• Article 5 is known as the “one-for-all and all-for-one” article. It states that an “armed attack” against one member is an attack against all and sets in motion the possibility of collective self-defence.
• In theory, Articles 4 and 5 can only be invoked at the request of a NATO member. However, Article 5 has only been invoked once immediately following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.IncorrectExplanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) came into being after World War II as a counter to the Soviet Union’s possible expansion attempts in Europe. Then-US President Harry S Truman signed the 12-member treaty on April 4, 1949.
• After the collapse of USSR in 1991, several eastern European nations previously members of the Soviet Union joined NATO. As of now, NATO comprise 30 members.
• Differences between Articles 4 and 5 of the NATO.
• Under Article 4, any member state can convene a meeting of NATO members to “consult” when it feels its independence or security are threatened. It sends a strong political symbol to the greater world that NATO is concerned about a particular situation.
• Article 5 is known as the “one-for-all and all-for-one” article. It states that an “armed attack” against one member is an attack against all and sets in motion the possibility of collective self-defence.
• In theory, Articles 4 and 5 can only be invoked at the request of a NATO member. However, Article 5 has only been invoked once immediately following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.
Hence, the correct answer is option B. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Article 5 was not invoked when Russia invaded Ukraine, because Ukraine is not a NATO member. But Poland is a NATO member, so if an investigation found any evidence it was a deliberate attack, it could have invoked Article 5.
Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched NIPUN Bharat Mission.
1. The Mission has been launched under the aegis of Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
2. It development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources
3. It focuses on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectExplanation:
The mission planned as per the new National Education Policy (NEP) has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha.
• It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes.
• NIPUN Bharat ensures that every child in the country attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.IncorrectExplanation:
The mission planned as per the new National Education Policy (NEP) has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha.
• It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes.
• NIPUN Bharat ensures that every child in the country attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.
