Current Affairs Quiz 16 September 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 16 September 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
1. It is a statutory body constituted under Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 to protect the child rights and other related matters in the country.
2. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to fulfil its mandate and functions under CPCR Act, 2005 had developed an online complaint mechanism “E-BaalNidan” in 2015.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer : C
About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
• It is a statutory body constituted under Section 3 of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 to protect the child rights and other related matters in the country.
• The Commission is further mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
• In one of the functions laid down under Section 13 of the CPCR Act, 2005, the Commission has been assigned with the function to examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.IncorrectAnswer : C
About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
• It is a statutory body constituted under Section 3 of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 to protect the child rights and other related matters in the country.
• The Commission is further mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
• In one of the functions laid down under Section 13 of the CPCR Act, 2005, the Commission has been assigned with the function to examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following about Microplastics.
1) They are small plastic pieces less than a nanometer long.
2) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has classified them as unsafe for consumer products.
3) Microbeads are a type of microplastic that are sometimes found in toothpastes.
4) If dumped in oceans, these pose a potential threat to aquatic life.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectCorrect Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Justification: Statement 1 and 4: These are plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which if engulfed by marine life can pose grave danger to them. Possibilities are even more since they easily pass through water filtration systems. Microplastics come from a variety of sources, including from larger plastic debris that degrades into smaller and smaller pieces
Statement 3: Microbeads have emerged as a new form of threat. First patented in 1972 for use in cleansers. Due to abrasive nature, microbeads began to replace natural material like ground almonds, oatmeal and sea salt in the area of cosmetics, e.g. as exfoliating agents in facewash or in toothpaste.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Justification: Statement 1 and 4: These are plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which if engulfed by marine life can pose grave danger to them. Possibilities are even more since they easily pass through water filtration systems. Microplastics come from a variety of sources, including from larger plastic debris that degrades into smaller and smaller pieces
Statement 3: Microbeads have emerged as a new form of threat. First patented in 1972 for use in cleansers. Due to abrasive nature, microbeads began to replace natural material like ground almonds, oatmeal and sea salt in the area of cosmetics, e.g. as exfoliating agents in facewash or in toothpaste. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding National Commission of Scheduled Tribes are correct?
1. It was created through 89th Amendment Act of 2003.
2. It comes under the control of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
3. It has the power of a civil court in investing matters related to violation of rights of STs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 2 is not correct: It comes under the control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs.IncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 2 is not correct: It comes under the control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) was established
CorrectCorrect Answer: A
Answer Justification :Background: Many development and industrial projects such as erection of dams, mining, and construction of industries or roads require diversion of forest land. Any project proponent, government or private must apply for forest clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), before the conversion of land takes place. This proposal is to be submitted through the concerned forest department of the state government. If clearance is given, then compensation for the lost forest land is also to be decided by the ministry and the regulators. Due to certain discrepancies in the implementation of compensatory afforestation, some NGOs had approached the SC for relief.
The SC in 2009 issued orders that there will be a Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) as National Advisory Council under the chairmanship of the Union Minister of Environment & Forests for monitoring, technical assistance and evaluation of compensatory afforestation activities.National CAMPA Advisory Council has been established as per orders of The Hon’ble Supreme Court with the following mandate:
Lay down broad guidelines for State CAMPA. Facilitate scientific, technological and other assistance that may be required by State CAMPA. Make recommendations to State CAMPA based on a review of their plans and programmes.Provide a mechanism to State CAMPA to resolve issues of an inter-state or Centre-State character. The State CAMPA would presently receive funds collected from user agencies towards compensatory afforestation, additional compensatory afforestation, penal compensatory afforestation, Net Present Value (NPV) and all other amounts recovered from such agencies under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and presently lying with the Adhoc CAMPA.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A
Answer Justification :Background: Many development and industrial projects such as erection of dams, mining, and construction of industries or roads require diversion of forest land. Any project proponent, government or private must apply for forest clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), before the conversion of land takes place. This proposal is to be submitted through the concerned forest department of the state government. If clearance is given, then compensation for the lost forest land is also to be decided by the ministry and the regulators. Due to certain discrepancies in the implementation of compensatory afforestation, some NGOs had approached the SC for relief.
The SC in 2009 issued orders that there will be a Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) as National Advisory Council under the chairmanship of the Union Minister of Environment & Forests for monitoring, technical assistance and evaluation of compensatory afforestation activities.National CAMPA Advisory Council has been established as per orders of The Hon’ble Supreme Court with the following mandate:
Lay down broad guidelines for State CAMPA. Facilitate scientific, technological and other assistance that may be required by State CAMPA. Make recommendations to State CAMPA based on a review of their plans and programmes.Provide a mechanism to State CAMPA to resolve issues of an inter-state or Centre-State character. The State CAMPA would presently receive funds collected from user agencies towards compensatory afforestation, additional compensatory afforestation, penal compensatory afforestation, Net Present Value (NPV) and all other amounts recovered from such agencies under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and presently lying with the Adhoc CAMPA. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
What is/are the qualification for a habitat to be called a Green Habitat concept:
1) Should be located near a region denoted as forest or classified forest by the government
2) Should not consume groundwater for its water usage
3) Should use natural sunlight and wind to maximum effectiveness
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectCorrect Answer: B
Answer Justification :Justification: The buildings, under the concept, are planned to be designed in such a way that natural sunlight and wind would be used to maximum and the usage of electricity reduces to the minimum. The Kerala government is considering promoting a ‘green habitat’ concept giving thrust to eco- friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. The objective of the concept is to introduce maximum eco-friendly and reusable materials in the construction.
Statement 1: There is no such requirement, a green habitat can be within a city as well. Statement 2: The habitat can use groundwater provided the use is sustainable. However, A rainwater harvesting or natural water storage system would be a sure feature of such ‘green’ buildings, where even kitchen and drainage water would be recycled and reused for other household purposes.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: B
Answer Justification :Justification: The buildings, under the concept, are planned to be designed in such a way that natural sunlight and wind would be used to maximum and the usage of electricity reduces to the minimum. The Kerala government is considering promoting a ‘green habitat’ concept giving thrust to eco- friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. The objective of the concept is to introduce maximum eco-friendly and reusable materials in the construction.
Statement 1: There is no such requirement, a green habitat can be within a city as well. Statement 2: The habitat can use groundwater provided the use is sustainable. However, A rainwater harvesting or natural water storage system would be a sure feature of such ‘green’ buildings, where even kitchen and drainage water would be recycled and reused for other household purposes.
