Current Affairs Quiz 8 February 2023
6. “Community Led Assessment, Awareness, Advocacy, and Action Programme (CLAP)” Mission was launched by which state?
(A). Kerala
(B). Sikkim
(C). Gujarat
(D). Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: (D)
Why this question?
- Recently, an idea has been mooted to set up “IndiaCOP” forum similar to GST Council to generate a national consensus on India’s climate goals and the means to achieve them.
What is Community Led Assessment, Awareness, Advocacy, and Action Programme (CLAP)” Mission?
- It was launched by Himachal Pradesh Government for promoting environmental protection and carbon neutrality at the panchayat level.
7. Consider the following statements regarding International Energy Forum (IEF):
- It is the world’s largest international organization of energy ministers from 72 nations including both producing and consuming nations.
- India is a member of IEF.
- It is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
(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, India hosted the 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable in association with International Energy Forum (IEF).
What is International Energy Forum (IEF)?
- It is an intergovernmental and non-profit international organization of energy ministers from 71 nations including both producing and consuming nations.
- It aims to foster greater mutual understanding and awareness of common energy interests among members.
- IEF members outline the framework of global energy dialogue through this inter-governmental agreement.
- India is a member of IEF.
- It is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
8. Strait of Magellan is located between
(A). Chile and Tierra del Fuego Island
(B). Ireland and Scotland
(C). Cuba and the USA
(D). Java island and Sumatara Island
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Correct Answer: (A)
9. Consider the following statements regarding Integrative Medicine (IM):
- It is a healing-oriented medicine system that takes into account the whole body (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of life.
- It neither rejects conventional medicines nor accepts alternative therapies uncritically.
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). 1 and 2
(D). Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (C)
Why this question?
- Recently, the Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have inaugurated Integrative Medicine Centre at Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi.
What is Integrarive Medicine (IM)?
- It is a healing-oriented medicine system that takes into account the whole body (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of life.
- IM gives emphasis on the therapeutic relationship between the practitioner and patient and is informed by evidence, and makes use of all available therapies.
- It neither rejects conventional medicines nor accepts alternative therapies uncritically.
10. Famous Supreme Court judgment in the Prakash Singh case in 2006 was related to
(A). Reform in the electoral process
(B). Reform in the Police system
(C). Reform in the appointment process of the Governor
(D). Introduction of NOTA in EVM
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Correct Answer: (B)
Why this question?
- Recently, Nagaland Government has raised concerns related to the appointment procedure of the Director General of Police (DGP).
- Appointment to the post of DGP has been made as per Supreme Court’s guidelines in Prakash Singh vs Union Judgement (2006).
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