Current Affairs Quiz 6 February 2023
11. Consider the following statements regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA):
- It is an autonomous intergovernmental organization set up under the framework of the OECD in 1973.
- IEA provides policy recommendations, analysis, and data on the entire global energy sector.
- It is headquartered in Geneva (Switzerland).
- 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
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Correct Answer: (A)
About the International Energy Agency (IEA):
- It is an autonomous intergovernmental organization set up under the framework of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis.
- IEA provides policy recommendations, analysis, and data on the entire global oil market and energy sector. It promotes energy conservation and establishes technical collaboration on R&D.
- It is headquartered in Paris (France).
- India is an associated member of the IEA.
- Reports published by IEA:
- World Energy Outlook (WEO)
- Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the global energy sector
- Global EV Outlook
- World Energy Investment
- Energy Technology Perspectives
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
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Correct Answer: (D)
Why this question?
- Recently, the Union Government has blocked 232 applications operated by overseas entities including Chinese for being involved in gambling, betting, and unauthorized loan access under section 69A of IT Act, 2000.
About Section 69A of IT Act, 2000:
- It empowers the Government to restrict access to any content which creates a threat to
- pubic order
- sovereignty and integrity of the country;
- security of the state;
- friendly relations with foreign states.
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
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Correct Answer: (C)
About Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF):
- It is an attached office to the Department of Telecommunication (DOT), Ministry of Communications.
- Its objective is to provide quality and affordable accessibility to mobile and digital services across rural and remote areas of the country.
- USOF was set up in 2003 by amending the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
14. Consider the following statements regarding the International Maritime Organisation (IMO):
- 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.
- IMO was established by means of a Convention adopted under the United Nations in 1948.
- 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
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Correct Answer: (D)
Why this question?
Recently, IMO adopted a new mandatory “International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel”.
It will enable cargo ships to transport and accommodate industrial personnel working offshore.
About the International Maritime Organisation (IMO):
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).
- IMO is responsible for taking measures to improve the safety and security of the international shipping sector.
- IMO was established by means of a Convention adopted by the United Nations in 1948.
- It is headquartered in London (United Kingdom).
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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Correct Answer: (B)
Why this question?
- Recently, scientists use the Muons particles to study the walls of Xi’an city.
About Muons:
- It is one of the fundamental subatomic particles created when particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays.
- They are similar to electrons but weigh 207 times as much.
- Because of their heavy mass, they can travel hundreds of meters into rocks.
- Every minute, around 10000 muons reach every square kilometer of the earth’s surface.
What are cosmic rays?
- They are clusters of high-energy radiations that originate from outside our solar system. When they reach Earth, they collide with the particles in the upper atmosphere to produce a shower of particles, including muons.
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