20th July 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Zero FIR:
a. A zero FIR can be filed in any police station, regardless of whether the offence was committed under the jurisdiction of that particular police station.
b. It was recommended by Justice Verma Committee.
c. The Constitution has mentioned the definition of the term ‘FIR’.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong.
Statement 1: A zero FIR can be filed in any police station, regardless of whether the offence was committed under the jurisdiction of that particular police station.
Statement 2: It was recommended by Justice Verma Committee.
Statement 3: Neither the Constitution nor the Criminal Procedure Code has mentioned the definition of the term ‘FIR’.
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The answer is b.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong.
Statement 1: A zero FIR can be filed in any police station, regardless of whether the offence was committed under the jurisdiction of that particular police station.
Statement 2: It was recommended by Justice Verma Committee.
Statement 3: Neither the Constitution nor the Criminal Procedure Code has mentioned the definition of the term ‘FIR’.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995:
a. The Act aims to restrain any situation of abuse and exploitation of persons in areas of medical care, education, job, special schemes by the government, etc.
b. It also makes special provisions for the incorporation of persons with various NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and ensures that the disabilities in society have acceptance.
c. The act also upholds equality before the law and equal protection of laws within India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is c. All statements are correct.
Statement 1: The Act aims to restrain any situation of abuse and exploitation of persons in areas of medical care, education, job, special schemes by the government, etc.
Statement 2: It also makes special provisions for the incorporation of persons with various NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and ensures that the disabilities in society have acceptance.
Statement 3: The act also upholds equality before the law and equal protection of laws within India.
Incorrect
The answer is c. All statements are correct.
Statement 1: The Act aims to restrain any situation of abuse and exploitation of persons in areas of medical care, education, job, special schemes by the government, etc.
Statement 2: It also makes special provisions for the incorporation of persons with various NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and ensures that the disabilities in society have acceptance.
Statement 3: The act also upholds equality before the law and equal protection of laws within India.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following about Doctors without Borders:
a. It is an international NGO.
b. It is known for its projects in conflict zones and countries affected by endemic diseases.
c. It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is c. All three statements are correct.
Statement 1: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders, is a charity that provides humanitarian medical care. It is an international NGO.
Statement 2: It is known for its projects in conflict zones and countries affected by endemic diseases.
Statement 3: It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
Incorrect
The answer is c. All three statements are correct.
Statement 1: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders, is a charity that provides humanitarian medical care. It is an international NGO.
Statement 2: It is known for its projects in conflict zones and countries affected by endemic diseases.
Statement 3: It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about UN World Food Programme:
a. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization.
b. It is an executive member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.
c. It was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is c.
All statements are correct.
Statement 1: The World Food Programme (WFP) is an international organization within the United Nations that provides food assistance worldwide. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, WFP is headquartered in Rome.
Statement 2: It is an executive member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, a consortium of UN entities that aims to fulfil the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), with a priority on achieving SDG 2 for “zero hunger” by 2030.
Statement 3: It was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to provide food assistance in areas of conflict, and to prevent the use of food as a weapon of war and conflict.
Incorrect
The answer is c.
All statements are correct.
Statement 1: The World Food Programme (WFP) is an international organization within the United Nations that provides food assistance worldwide. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, WFP is headquartered in Rome.
Statement 2: It is an executive member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, a consortium of UN entities that aims to fulfil the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), with a priority on achieving SDG 2 for “zero hunger” by 2030.
Statement 3: It was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to provide food assistance in areas of conflict, and to prevent the use of food as a weapon of war and conflict.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Vilnius is located in:
Correct
The answer is a.
Vilnius is located in Lithuania. Here, the latest NATO summit took place.
Incorrect
The answer is a.
Vilnius is located in Lithuania. Here, the latest NATO summit took place.
