Current Affairs Questions

Current Affairs :

22nd Law Commission

Consider the following statements:

  1. The 22nd Law Commission, led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, recommended the introduction of new legislation to protect trade secrets.
  2. The recommended exceptions proposed by the Law Commission concerning the protection of trade secrets include whistle-blower protection, compulsory licensing, government use, and public interest.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
Only 1
C
Only 2
D
None of the above

Wheat Blast Disease

Which of the following causes Wheat Blast, a disease, in wheat crops?

A
Bacteria
B
Fungus
C
Parasites
D
Virus

Quality Council Of India

Quality Council of India

  1. The appointment of the Quality Council of India (QCI) chairman is made by the PM based on the industry recommendations to the government.
  2. QCI conducts audits and imposes penalties on businesses found in violation of quality standards.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Female Genital Mutilation

What is the theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024?

A
Say No to Injustice
B
Voice Your Concerns
C
Her Voice, Her Future
D
We are Together

Gram Panchayat

Consider the following statements:

  1. Only 1% of the revenue collected by Panchayats comes from taxes, while the majority originates from Central and State grants.
  2. At the block level, the elected body is known as the Gram Panchayat.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Satellite INSAT-3DS

What objectives do the satellite INSAT-3DS, recently launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) intends to achieve?

A
To provide continuity of services to existing operational INSAT-3D (launched in 2013) and INSAT-3DR (September 2016).
B
To enhance the monitoring of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, oceans, and environment.
C
To elevate capabilities in data collection and dissemination and satellite-aided search and rescue services.
D
All the above

Phylloneura Rupestris

Consider the following statements:

  1. A new species of damselfly was discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills.
  2. The discovery is significant because the genus Phylloneura was considered monotypic, with a single described species.
  3. The new species, Cliffside Bambootail (Phylloneura rupestris), lays eggs in the moss beds in seasonal rills that flow over rock cliffs.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above

Protection For The American Horseshoe Crab

Which of the following statements regarding the petition for endangered species protection for the American horseshoe crab is/are true?

  1. The petition aims to protect the horseshoe crab from commercial harvests, habitat loss, and climate change.
  2. Pharmaceutical companies harvest horseshoe crabs for their blue-colored blood
  3. The petition cites threats to the horseshoe crab stemming from human activities.
  4. All of the above.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above

India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership

Consider the following statements:

  1. Recently, India and Australia have taken significant steps towards developing critical minerals supply chains between the two countries under the India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.
  2. The partnership aims to invest in three lithium projects in Australia to help meet India's growing demand for electric vehicles and lower carbon emissions.
  3. The partnership also plans to invest in three cobalt projects in Australia to secure the critical mineral supply for India's manufacturing industry.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above

India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline

Consider the following statements:

  1. On 18th March, 2023, the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.
  2. It is a cross-border pipeline that has the capacity to supply one million metric tonnes of diesel per year from Assam's Numaligarh refinery to northern parts of Bangladesh.
  3. The 131.57 km. pipeline runs from Siliguri in India to Parbatipur in Bangladesh, facilitating the transportation of petroleum products from India to Bangladesh.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above​
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