Current Affairs Quiz 28 October 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 28 October 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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- Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘General Data Protection Regulation’ is related to which of the following organisations?
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The term ‘blue flag’ certification sometimes seen in news is related to
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
1.The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2.The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAns;- a) 1 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect that’s y answer is A.
• The National Green Tribunal has been established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
• The Tribunal’s dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts.
• The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
IncorrectAns;- a) 1 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect that’s y answer is A.
• The National Green Tribunal has been established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
• The Tribunal’s dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts.
• The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the BioCarbon Fund, consider the following statements:
1. It supports projects that generate financial returns from the sale of emission reductions.
2. It is managed by the World Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectSolution: C
IncorrectSolution: C
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding rare diseases:
1. It affects a small percentage of the population.
2. Cystic fibrosis is one of the rare diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct
