Current Affairs Quiz 22 April 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 22 April 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Longevity India Initiative:
1. The Longevity India Initiative aims to extend the human ‘health span’ and address challenges related to ageing.
2. The initiative is solely funded by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. The Longevity India Initiative aims to extend the human ‘health span’ and address challenges related to ageing. – This statement is correct.
2. The initiative is solely funded by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). – This statement is incorrect. The initial grant funding for the initiative has been provided by Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner of Accel India.IncorrectAnswer: A
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. The Longevity India Initiative aims to extend the human ‘health span’ and address challenges related to ageing. – This statement is correct.
2. The initiative is solely funded by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). – This statement is incorrect. The initial grant funding for the initiative has been provided by Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner of Accel India. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bitcoin Halving:
1. Bitcoin halving refers to an event in the Bitcoin blockchain where the reward for mining new blocks is doubled, thereby increasing the rate at which new bitcoins are generated.
2. The halving process will continue periodically until 2041, at which point all 21 million Bitcoins will have been mined.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. Bitcoin halving refers to an event in the Bitcoin blockchain where the reward for mining new blocks is doubled, thereby increasing the rate at which new bitcoins are generated. – This statement is incorrect. During a halving event, the reward for mining new blocks is reduced by half, not doubled.
2. The halving process will continue periodically until 2041, at which point all 21 million Bitcoins will have been mined. – This statement is correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. Bitcoin halving refers to an event in the Bitcoin blockchain where the reward for mining new blocks is doubled, thereby increasing the rate at which new bitcoins are generated. – This statement is incorrect. During a halving event, the reward for mining new blocks is reduced by half, not doubled.
2. The halving process will continue periodically until 2041, at which point all 21 million Bitcoins will have been mined. – This statement is correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the below organisation publishes annual Emissions Gap Report?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Contempt of Court
1. Civil contempt refers to the act or publication which scandalises the court
2. Criminal contempt includes willfull disobedience of an order of any court.Select the correct answer form the code below.
CorrectAns. D
• Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 defines contempt of court as civil contempt or criminal contempt.
• Civil contempt refers to the wilful disobedience of an order of any court.
• Criminal contempt includes any act or publication which:
○ ‘scandalises’ the court, or
○ prejudices any judicial proceeding, or
○ interferes with the administration of justice in any other manner• Article 129 states that the Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
IncorrectAns. D
• Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 defines contempt of court as civil contempt or criminal contempt.
• Civil contempt refers to the wilful disobedience of an order of any court.
• Criminal contempt includes any act or publication which:
○ ‘scandalises’ the court, or
○ prejudices any judicial proceeding, or
○ interferes with the administration of justice in any other manner• Article 129 states that the Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Green Credit Programme:
1. The Green Credit Programme focuses solely on reducing CO2 emissions in India.
2. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) serves as the administrator of the Green Credit Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. The Green Credit Programme focuses solely on reducing CO2 emissions in India. – This statement is incorrect. Unlike the carbon market’s focus on CO2 emissions, the Green Credit Programme promotes broader environmental goals.
2. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) serves as the administrator of the Green Credit Programme. – This statement is correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. The Green Credit Programme focuses solely on reducing CO2 emissions in India. – This statement is incorrect. Unlike the carbon market’s focus on CO2 emissions, the Green Credit Programme promotes broader environmental goals.
2. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) serves as the administrator of the Green Credit Programme. – This statement is correct.
