Current Affairs Quiz 6 February 2023

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11. Consider the following statements regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA):

  1. It is an autonomous intergovernmental organization set up under the framework of the OECD in 1973.
  2. IEA provides policy recommendations, analysis, and data on the entire global energy sector.
  3. It is headquartered in Geneva (Switzerland).
  4. India is a permanent member of the IEA.

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 1, 2, and 3 only

(C) 1, 2, and 4 only

(D) All of the above

12. Under which section of the IT Act, 2000, Government has the power to restrict access to any content to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the state.

(A) Section 66A

(B) Section 67A

(C) Section 68A

(D) Section 69A

13. Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is under the Ministry of

(A) Ministry of Finance

(B) Ministry of Consumer Affairs

(C) Ministry of Communications

(D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

14. Consider the following statements regarding the International Maritime Organisation (IMO):

  1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which is responsible for taking measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping sector.
  2. IMO was established by means of a Convention adopted under the United Nations in 1948.
  3. It is headquartered in London (United Kingdom).

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

15. Which of the following statement is incorrect about Muons?

(A) They are subatomic particles created when earth’s atmosphere particles collide with cosmic rays.

(B) Muons resemble neutron particles in every aspect.

(C) They can travel through hundreds of meters of rocks.

(D) Muons can travel at nearly the speed of light.

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