Current Affairs Questions
Current Affairs :
22nd Law Commission
Consider the following statements:
- The 22nd Law Commission, led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, recommended the introduction of new legislation to protect trade secrets.
- 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
- The appointment of the Quality Council of India (QCI) chairman is made by the PM based on the industry recommendations to the government.
- 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:
- Only 1% of the revenue collected by Panchayats comes from taxes, while the majority originates from Central and State grants.
- 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:
- A new species of damselfly was discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills.
- The discovery is significant because the genus Phylloneura was considered monotypic, with a single described species.
- 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?
- The petition aims to protect the horseshoe crab from commercial harvests, habitat loss, and climate change.
- Pharmaceutical companies harvest horseshoe crabs for their blue-colored blood
- The petition cites threats to the horseshoe crab stemming from human activities.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- On 18th March, 2023, the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.
- 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.
- 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
22nd Law Commission
Consider the following statements:
- The 22nd Law Commission, led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, recommended the introduction of new legislation to protect trade secrets.
- 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
- The appointment of the Quality Council of India (QCI) chairman is made by the PM based on the industry recommendations to the government.
- 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:
- Only 1% of the revenue collected by Panchayats comes from taxes, while the majority originates from Central and State grants.
- 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:
- A new species of damselfly was discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills.
- The discovery is significant because the genus Phylloneura was considered monotypic, with a single described species.
- 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?
- The petition aims to protect the horseshoe crab from commercial harvests, habitat loss, and climate change.
- Pharmaceutical companies harvest horseshoe crabs for their blue-colored blood
- The petition cites threats to the horseshoe crab stemming from human activities.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- On 18th March, 2023, the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.
- 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.
- 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
|