Current Affairs Quiz 18 August 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 August 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.
2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of oil refineries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Under which of the following laws NGT not deals regarding civil cases related to Environment ?
(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
(b) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
(c ) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
(d) The Biological Diversity Act, 2002CorrectAns;- 4) None of the above
Explanation;-
As question asked NGT not deals but it actually deals under all above mentioned acts plus 3 more total 7 laws.The NGT deals with civil cases under the seven laws related to the environment, these include:
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974,
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977,
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980,
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981,
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.Any violation pertaining to these laws or any decision taken by the Government under these laws can be challenged before the NGT.
Two important acts – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 have been kept out of NGT’s jurisdiction.
This restricts the jurisdiction area of NGT and at times hampers its functioning as crucial forest rights issue is linked directly to environment.
The NGT decisions are being challenged in various High Courts under Article 226 (power of High Courts to issue certain writs) with many asserting the superiority of a High Court over the NGT, claiming ‘High Court is a constitutional body while NGT is a statutory body’.”
This is one of the weaknesses of the Act as there is lack of clarity about what kind of decisions can be challenged; even though according to the NGT Act, its decision can be challenged before the Supreme Court.IncorrectAns;- 4) None of the above
Explanation;-
As question asked NGT not deals but it actually deals under all above mentioned acts plus 3 more total 7 laws.The NGT deals with civil cases under the seven laws related to the environment, these include:
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974,
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977,
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980,
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981,
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.Any violation pertaining to these laws or any decision taken by the Government under these laws can be challenged before the NGT.
Two important acts – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 have been kept out of NGT’s jurisdiction.
This restricts the jurisdiction area of NGT and at times hampers its functioning as crucial forest rights issue is linked directly to environment.
The NGT decisions are being challenged in various High Courts under Article 226 (power of High Courts to issue certain writs) with many asserting the superiority of a High Court over the NGT, claiming ‘High Court is a constitutional body while NGT is a statutory body’.”
This is one of the weaknesses of the Act as there is lack of clarity about what kind of decisions can be challenged; even though according to the NGT Act, its decision can be challenged before the Supreme Court. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Graphene are correct?
1. Graphene is derived from graphite and consists solely of carbon atoms.
2. Graphene exhibits near-perfect transparency, permitting only a mere 2% light absorption.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Graphene: Remarkable Properties and Characteristics
Source and Composition:
• Graphene is derived from graphite and consists solely of carbon atoms.
• It’s a fundamental element present in everyday items, such as pencil lead.Exceptional Attributes:
• Acknowledged as the thinnest material globally, it boasts incredible strength and exceptional conductivity in both heat and electricity.
• Surpasses copper in electrical conductivity, making it an outstanding conductor.
• Remarkably, it is 200 times stronger than steel while being six times lighter.Transparency and Impermeability:
• Graphene exhibits near-perfect transparency, permitting only a mere 2% light absorption.
• It possesses unparalleled gas impermeability, even blocking gases as lightweight as hydrogen and heliumIncorrectAnswer: C
Graphene: Remarkable Properties and Characteristics
Source and Composition:
• Graphene is derived from graphite and consists solely of carbon atoms.
• It’s a fundamental element present in everyday items, such as pencil lead.Exceptional Attributes:
• Acknowledged as the thinnest material globally, it boasts incredible strength and exceptional conductivity in both heat and electricity.
• Surpasses copper in electrical conductivity, making it an outstanding conductor.
• Remarkably, it is 200 times stronger than steel while being six times lighter.Transparency and Impermeability:
• Graphene exhibits near-perfect transparency, permitting only a mere 2% light absorption.
• It possesses unparalleled gas impermeability, even blocking gases as lightweight as hydrogen and helium - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is statement is not correct about GST?
CorrectAns;- 2) GST will abolish all the direct tax levied in India
Explanation:
GST will abolish all the Indirect Tax levied in India.
The GST became applicable from 1st July 2017 after the enactment of the 101st Constitution Amendment Act, 2016. With GST, a large number of central and state indirect taxes merged into a single tax.
GST Council decided to tax services under four slabs of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.IncorrectAns;- 2) GST will abolish all the direct tax levied in India
Explanation:
GST will abolish all the Indirect Tax levied in India.
The GST became applicable from 1st July 2017 after the enactment of the 101st Constitution Amendment Act, 2016. With GST, a large number of central and state indirect taxes merged into a single tax.
GST Council decided to tax services under four slabs of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
