Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 21 Nov 2024

Ques:1

Which one of the followings best describe “Ground Station as a Service (GaaS)”?

(a) A service where satellites are launched into space by private companies. (b) A cloud-based service that provides satellite operators access to ground station infrastructure for communication with satellites. (c) A platform that enables the development of satellite hardware using open-source tools. (d) A service offering real-time satellite imaging data directly to end-users.

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Company Law Tribunal’:

The tribunal was established after the recommendation of Justice Eradi Committee.

The central government appoints benches for the National Company Law Tribunal in 16 states with varying authorities.

Each bench of NCLT comprises of 10 judicial members and 10 technical members.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:3

**Which of the following is not a limitation of the effectiveness of smog towers as a solution to urban air pollution?**

(a) Smog towers are energy-intensive and require significant operational costs for continuous functioning. (b) They primarily address particulate matter but are less effective against gaseous pollutants like nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide. (c) The scalability of smog towers is restricted due to their limited range and localized impact. (d) Smog towers are designed to operate only in specific weather conditions, such as high wind speeds.

Ques:4

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding undertrial prisoners in the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023?

(a) An undertrial prisoner who has not been accused of offences punishable with death or life imprisonment shall be released on bail after serving one-half of the maximum period of imprisonment for that offence. (b) Section 479 of the BNSS includes a provision that relaxes the bail standard for first-time offenders, allowing them to be released after serving one-third of the maximum sentence. (c) First-time offenders are eligible for bail under Section 479 even if there are multiple ongoing investigations or trials for different offences against them. (d) The provisions in Section 479 are similar to the earlier Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973.

Ques:5

Which one of the followings is not a feature of India’s Nuclear Doctrine, 2003?

Ques:6

Consider the following with reference to ‘The money laundering’:

The money laundering is the process of legally investing large sums of money.

The authentication is a typical stage in the money laundering process.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) developed the 40 recommendations for combating money laundering.

The primary purpose of the "placement" stage in money laundering is to withdraw funds from financial institutions.

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:7

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM):

The function of an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is to record and store votes electronically.

The IIT Delhi developed the first Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in India.

The ballot unit component of an EVM records the votes cast by the voter.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:8

**What was the main issue raised in the ‘Shri Rama Murthy vs. State of Karnataka’ case?**

(a) Rights of prisoners, including overcrowding and living conditions in prisons (b) Corruption in the Karnataka government (c) Abuse of power by police officers (d) Issues related to the sentencing of undertrials

Ques:9

Consider the following statements:

The purpose of the UN Human Rights Council is to provide humanitarian assistance.

The Economic and Social Council body of the United Nations oversees the work of the Human Rights Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the primary purpose of the Nelson Mandela Rules (2015):

To outline the legal process for the release of prisoners

Setting limits on prison sentences

Promoting the rehabilitation and reformation of prisoners

Reformation and rehabilitation

How many of the above is/are correct?

21-Nov-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Which one of the followings best describe “Ground Station as a Service (GaaS)”?

Which of the following is not a limitation of the effectiveness of smog towers as a solution to urban air pollution?

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding undertrial prisoners in the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023?

Which one of the followings is not a feature of India’s Nuclear Doctrine, 2003?

What was the main issue raised in the ‘Shri Rama Murthy vs. State of Karnataka’ case?

Consider the following statements: The purpose of the UN Human Rights Council is to provide humanitarian assistance. The Economic and Social Council body of the United Nations oversees the work of the Human Rights Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

**Which of the following is not a limitation of the effectiveness of smog towers as a solution to urban air pollution?**

**What was the main issue raised in the ‘Shri Rama Murthy vs. State of Karnataka’ case?**

Consider the following statements:

The purpose of the UN Human Rights Council is to provide humanitarian assistance.

The Economic and Social Council body of the United Nations oversees the work of the Human Rights Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?