Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Dark Matter
1. Dark matter was detected by combined efforts of ISRO, NASA and European Space agency.
2. It is believed to make up around 10% of all universe.Select the correct answer using the codes below
CorrectAns. D
Dark Matter
• Dark matter, though never detected, is believed to be present in the entire universe, its existence presumed because a number of observable celestial phenomena could not be possible if the universe did not have much more matter in it than is seen.
• It is believed to make up more than 85% of all universe.
• Its gravitational force prevents stars in our Milky Way from flying apart.IncorrectAns. D
Dark Matter
• Dark matter, though never detected, is believed to be present in the entire universe, its existence presumed because a number of observable celestial phenomena could not be possible if the universe did not have much more matter in it than is seen.
• It is believed to make up more than 85% of all universe.
• Its gravitational force prevents stars in our Milky Way from flying apart. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President.
2. The President administers the oath to the Speaker.
3. It is on the advice of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha that the President prorogues the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem. Usually, the seniormost
member is selected for this. The President administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem not the
Speaker. Hence statement 2 is not correct.Under Article 85(2) of the Constitution, the President may from time to time prorogue Houses or either
House of Parliament. It is called ‘Prorogation’. Prorogation normally follows the adjournment of the
sitting of the House sine die. The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) declares the House adjourned
sine die, when the business of a session is completed. Though prorogation follows adjournment sin die, it
is not done on the recommendation of the Presiding officer. It is the Council of Ministers which advises
the President to prorogue Parliament at any time. Hence statement 3 is not correctIncorrectAnswer: A
The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem. Usually, the seniormost
member is selected for this. The President administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem not the
Speaker. Hence statement 2 is not correct.Under Article 85(2) of the Constitution, the President may from time to time prorogue Houses or either
House of Parliament. It is called ‘Prorogation’. Prorogation normally follows the adjournment of the
sitting of the House sine die. The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) declares the House adjourned
sine die, when the business of a session is completed. Though prorogation follows adjournment sin die, it
is not done on the recommendation of the Presiding officer. It is the Council of Ministers which advises
the President to prorogue Parliament at any time. Hence statement 3 is not correct - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate:
1. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
2. It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance,
Which of the above is CORRECT?CorrectAns: C
Both the statements are correctEnforcement Directorate
• The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
• It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government Of India.
• It is composed of officers from the Indian Revenue Service, Indian Corporate Law Service, Indian Police Service and the Indian Administrative Service.
• The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1 May 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947.
• In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’.IncorrectAns: C
Both the statements are correctEnforcement Directorate
• The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
• It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government Of India.
• It is composed of officers from the Indian Revenue Service, Indian Corporate Law Service, Indian Police Service and the Indian Administrative Service.
• The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1 May 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947.
• In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following can be considered as the advantages of soil mulching?
1. It reduces soil salinity by reducing evaporation.
2. It modifies the microclimate of the soil and the air in which the plant grows.
3. It totally restricts reptile movement and rodent activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
Reptile movement and rodent activities are experienced in some places as mulching
inadvertently facilitates an environment for increased activities of burrowing reptiles and
rodents. Hence statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Reptile movement and rodent activities are experienced in some places as mulching
inadvertently facilitates an environment for increased activities of burrowing reptiles and
rodents. Hence statement 3 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Hunar haat, consider the following statements:
1. These are organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2. The USTTAD scheme aims to promote and preserve the rich heritage of the traditional
arts & crafts of the minority communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
It is organised by the Ministry of Minority AffairsIncorrectAnswer: B
It is organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs
