Current Affairs Quiz 11 January 2023
Current Affairs Quiz 11 January 2023 covers the major topics of 11th Jan 2023. The questions are designed as per the need of exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC, and major competitive exams in India.
1. Consider the following statement regarding National Clean Air Programm (NCAP):
- It was launched in 2019 by Central Government to tackle air pollution.
2. it aims for a 30% reduction in Particulate Matter (PM) concentration by 2026.
3. NCAP is going to be implemented in 131 non-attainable cities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) I, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: (B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is in the news. Recently, CERA published a progress report on NCAP.
- As per the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CERA), only 49 out of 131 cities recorded an improvement in air quality.
- About National Clean Air Programme
- NCAP was launched in 2019 by Central Government to tackle air pollution in 131 non-attainable cities (initially 123 cities).
- It aims at a 40% reduction in PM concentration by 2026 (base year 2017). Earlier, the target was a 20-30% reduction by 2024.
- Under NCAP, city-specific action plans are prepared for PM10 and PM2.5.
- PRANA Portal (Portal for regulation of Air Pollution in Non-Attainable cities) to monitor the progress under NCAP.
2. What is OneWeb?
(A) A search engine like Google developed by China.
(B) It is a chatbot launched by OpenAI based on GPT-3.5.
(C) It is a global communication network to provide space-based connectivity.
(D) An open-source program for developing apps for IOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices.
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- OneWeb is a global communication network that provides space-based connectivity, backed by investors like Bharti Enterprises and the UK government
- Why in the news?
- Recently, OneWeb started a campaign “Countdown to Global Connectivity” marking the final launches remaining to complete its first generation LEO satellite constellation.
3. Consider the following statements regarding “Draft Guidelines on Assessing if Minor can be tried as adult” issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
- Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) should abide by the fundamental principle of presumption of innocence of juveniles
- Completion of preliminary assessment within three months.
- JJB orders can be challenged in the respective High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) I, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
- Why in the news?
- As per Supreme Court directive, NCPCR has issued “Drafts Guidelines on Assessing if Minor can be tried as adult” under section 15 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The act was amended in 2015 to add a provision wherein a child of age between 16 to 18 could be tried as an adult in case of heinous offenses.
- Draft Guidelines are:
- Juvenile Justice Board should abide by the fundamental principle of care and protection including principle of presumption of innocence and principle of natural justice.
- JJB shall conduct the Preliminary Assessment to determine
- the physical capacity of the child;
- mental capacity;
- circumstances;
- ability to understand the consequences of the alleged offense.
- Preliminary inquiry should be completed within a period of three months.
4. Consider the following statements :
- The share of Natura gas in the Indian economy at the present time is around 6%.on.
2. The Government has raised the target of a share of natural gas in the energy mix to 15% by 2030.
3. Natural gas is cheaper than gasoline.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) I, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Natural gas in Indian Economy
- The present share of natural gas is around 6% which is lower than the global average of 24%.
- Economically efficient ( than gasoline and diesel) and environment-friendly (low carbon emission).
5. Global Economic Prospect report released by
(A) World Bank (WB)
(B) Internationally Monetary Fund (IMF)
(C) Asian Development Bank (ADB).
(D) World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Global Economic Prospects report is a flagship report of the World Bank (WB), issued twice a year. It examines global economic development prospects with a special focus on emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).
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