Current Affairs Quiz 25 February 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 25 February 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC):
1. It passes binding resolutions on human rights issues.
2. The countries are disallowed from occupying a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
It passes non-binding resolutions on human rights issues, besides overseeing expert investigation of
violations in specific countries.IncorrectAnswer: B
It passes non-binding resolutions on human rights issues, besides overseeing expert investigation of
violations in specific countries. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is incorrect in reference to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
Scheme?CorrectAnswer: B
Option b is incorrect: The budget for FY2021-22 proposed that the interest earned on the EPF contributions (only employee contribution) above ₹2.5 lakh a year will now be taxable.IncorrectAnswer: B
Option b is incorrect: The budget for FY2021-22 proposed that the interest earned on the EPF contributions (only employee contribution) above ₹2.5 lakh a year will now be taxable. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following areas the Earth Observation satellites can be used?
1) Mapping
2) Environmental Monitoring
3) Communication
4) WeatherCorrectAns;- c) 1,2 and 4
For Communication purpose Geostationary satellites will be used.
IncorrectAns;- c) 1,2 and 4
For Communication purpose Geostationary satellites will be used.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are bacterial diseases?
1. Diphtheria
2. Tetanus
3. Leprosy
4. Pertussis (whooping cough)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
All are bacterial diseasesIncorrectAnswer: D
All are bacterial diseases - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons are correct?
1. It is an intergovernmental organisation and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, which entered into force in 2019.
2. OPCW is a specialised agency of the United Nations
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: D
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
• The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an intergovernmental organisation and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, which entered into force in 1997.
• The OPCW, with its 193 member states, has its seat in The Hague, Netherlands, and oversees the global endeavour for the permanent and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons.
• The organisation promotes and verifies the adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of chemical weapons and requires their destruction. Verification consists both of evaluation of declarations by member states and onsite inspections.
• The organisation was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize “for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons”.
• The OPCW has the power to report on whether chemical weapons were used in an attack it has investigated.
• While the OPCW is not a specialised agency of the United Nations, it cooperates both on policy and practical issues as a related organisation.IncorrectAnswer: D
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
• The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an intergovernmental organisation and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, which entered into force in 1997.
• The OPCW, with its 193 member states, has its seat in The Hague, Netherlands, and oversees the global endeavour for the permanent and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons.
• The organisation promotes and verifies the adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of chemical weapons and requires their destruction. Verification consists both of evaluation of declarations by member states and onsite inspections.
• The organisation was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize “for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons”.
• The OPCW has the power to report on whether chemical weapons were used in an attack it has investigated.
• While the OPCW is not a specialised agency of the United Nations, it cooperates both on policy and practical issues as a related organisation.
