Current Affairs Quiz 11 July 2024
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Competition Commission of India (CCI):
1) It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2) The CCI operates under the provisions of Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (MRTP Act)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectCompetition Commission of India (CCI)
– It is the chief national competition regulator in India, and operates as a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002.
– Its primary objectives are to promote competition and prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
– Its vision includes inspiring businesses to be fair, competitive, and innovative, enhancing consumer welfare, and supporting economic growth.Legal Framework
– The CCI operates under the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002, which replaced the earlier Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (MRTP Act).
– The MRTP Act was repealed, and the Competition Act, 2002, came into effect based on the recommendations of the Raghavan Committee.IncorrectCompetition Commission of India (CCI)
– It is the chief national competition regulator in India, and operates as a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002.
– Its primary objectives are to promote competition and prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
– Its vision includes inspiring businesses to be fair, competitive, and innovative, enhancing consumer welfare, and supporting economic growth.Legal Framework
– The CCI operates under the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002, which replaced the earlier Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (MRTP Act).
– The MRTP Act was repealed, and the Competition Act, 2002, came into effect based on the recommendations of the Raghavan Committee. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. Which among the following Ministry will spearhead its implementation?
CorrectThe Union Cabinet has approved India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.
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• The Ministry of Earth Sciences will spearhead the country’s implementation of the BBNJ Agreement.
• The Agreement allows India to enhance its strategic presence in areas beyond the EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).
• It would also contribute to achieving several SDGs, particularly SDG14 (Life Below Water).IncorrectThe Union Cabinet has approved India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.
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• The Ministry of Earth Sciences will spearhead the country’s implementation of the BBNJ Agreement.
• The Agreement allows India to enhance its strategic presence in areas beyond the EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).
• It would also contribute to achieving several SDGs, particularly SDG14 (Life Below Water). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The ‘Sanchar Saathi’ portal is an initiative of?
CorrectSanchar Saathi
• Sanchar Saathi portal is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications for the protection of mobile users.
• Sanchar Saathi portal empowers mobile subscribers to:
o Find out mobile connections registered in their name,
o Report connections registered fraudulently in their name, if any, and
o Report stolen/ lost mobile handsets & block them.IncorrectSanchar Saathi
• Sanchar Saathi portal is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications for the protection of mobile users.
• Sanchar Saathi portal empowers mobile subscribers to:
o Find out mobile connections registered in their name,
o Report connections registered fraudulently in their name, if any, and
o Report stolen/ lost mobile handsets & block them. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Mount Elbrus is a Volcanic mountain located in?
CorrectMount Elbrus
• It is the highest mountain (5642 Meters) in Europe.
• It is located in the Caucasus range in Russia.IncorrectMount Elbrus
• It is the highest mountain (5642 Meters) in Europe.
• It is located in the Caucasus range in Russia. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Swell waves:
1) They are high sea waves that are formed by an ocean swell.
2) Ocean swells occur mainly due to local winds.
3) Such waves can travel thousands of kilometers from the storm center.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectSwell Waves
• They are high sea waves that are formed by an ocean swell. Ocean swells occur due to distant storms like hurricanes and not due to the local winds.
• During such storms, huge energy transfer takes place from the air into the water, leading to the formation of very high waves.
• Such waves can travel thousands of kilometers from the storm center.IncorrectSwell Waves
• They are high sea waves that are formed by an ocean swell. Ocean swells occur due to distant storms like hurricanes and not due to the local winds.
• During such storms, huge energy transfer takes place from the air into the water, leading to the formation of very high waves.
• Such waves can travel thousands of kilometers from the storm center.
