11th September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
The joint military exercises titled the ‘Ulchi Freedom Shield’, recently in news is held
by
Correct
Ans a
Incorrect
Ans a
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding International Court of Justice (ICJ).
1. The International Court of Justice is the only one of the six principal organs of the
United Nations not located in New York.
2. It gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United
Nations organs and specialized agencies.
3. The Court is composed of 9 judges, who are elected for terms of office of six years by
the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans a
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of
office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Incorrect
Ans a
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of
office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Pen-Plus Strategy:
1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of
Women and Child Development.
2. It is a strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe non-
communicable diseases (NCD).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans a
Africa has adopted a new strategy called PEN-PLUS Strategy to boost access to the
diagnosis, treatment and care of severe Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD).
It is a regional strategy to address severe non-communicable diseases at first-level referral
health facilities.
Incorrect
Ans a
Africa has adopted a new strategy called PEN-PLUS Strategy to boost access to the
diagnosis, treatment and care of severe Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD).
It is a regional strategy to address severe non-communicable diseases at first-level referral
health facilities.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Community Forest Resource Rights
(CFRR):
1. The community forest resource area is common forest land traditionally protected
for sustainable use by a particular community.
2. These rights allow the community to formulate rules for forest use by itself and
others.
3. Nistar rights are the concession granted to agriculturists and villagers is part of the
CFRR.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans d
Incorrect
Ans d
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following are the objectives of the Arth Ganga Project?
1. Monetize and reuse the sludge & wastewater.
2. Livelihood Generation Opportunities.
3. Zero Budget Natural Farming.
4. Construction of check dams.
Choose the correct option.
Correct
Ans c
Project Arth Ganga aims to energise the economic activity along the Ganga river bank.
Under Arth Ganga, the government is working on six verticals.
1. Zero Budget Natural Farming, which involves chemical-free farming on 10 km on
either side of the river, and the promotion of cow dung as fertiliser through the
GOBARdhan scheme.
2. The Monetization and Reuse of Sludge & Wastewater, which seeks to reuse treated
water for irrigation, industries and revenue generation for Urban Local Bodies
(ULBs).
3. Livelihood Generation Opportunities, by creating haats where people can sell local
products, medicinal plants and Ayurveda.
4. Increase public participation by increasing synergies between the stakeholders
involved with the river.
5. The model also wants to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of Ganga and its
surroundings, through boat tourism, adventure sports and by conducting yoga
activities.
6. The model seeks to promote institutional building by empowering local
administration for improved water governance.
Incorrect
Ans c
Project Arth Ganga aims to energise the economic activity along the Ganga river bank.
Under Arth Ganga, the government is working on six verticals.
1. Zero Budget Natural Farming, which involves chemical-free farming on 10 km on
either side of the river, and the promotion of cow dung as fertiliser through the
GOBARdhan scheme.
2. The Monetization and Reuse of Sludge & Wastewater, which seeks to reuse treated
water for irrigation, industries and revenue generation for Urban Local Bodies
(ULBs).
3. Livelihood Generation Opportunities, by creating haats where people can sell local
products, medicinal plants and Ayurveda.
4. Increase public participation by increasing synergies between the stakeholders
involved with the river.
5. The model also wants to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of Ganga and its
surroundings, through boat tourism, adventure sports and by conducting yoga
activities.
6. The model seeks to promote institutional building by empowering local
administration for improved water governance.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
E-waste contains potentially harmful materials such as
1. Lead
2. Phosphors
3. Brominated flame retardants
4. Plutonium
5. Cadmium
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans c
Plutonium is a radioactive material created as a waste product of light water reactors. It is
used as a fuel in nuclear reactors as well as in nuclear weapons.
Incorrect
Ans c
Plutonium is a radioactive material created as a waste product of light water reactors. It is
used as a fuel in nuclear reactors as well as in nuclear weapons.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following passes connects India and China?
1. Lipu Lekh
2. Banihal Pass
3. Shipki La
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans b
Banihal Pass is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range at a maximum elevation of 2,832
m (9,291 ft).
It connects the Kashmir Valley in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to the outer
Himalaya and the plains to the south.
Incorrect
Ans b
Banihal Pass is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range at a maximum elevation of 2,832
m (9,291 ft).
It connects the Kashmir Valley in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to the outer
Himalaya and the plains to the south.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which one of the following is closely attributed to the dramatic decline of China’s
largest freshwater lake, Poyang?
Correct
Ans b
Incorrect
Ans b
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Increase the sales of e-vehicles by 60% by 2030.
2. Achieve 50% cumulative electric power installed from non-fossil fuel by 2030.
3. Propagate a healthy and sustainable way of living based on traditions and values.
4. Maintain 45% of the total area of the country under forest cover.
Which of the above is part of India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)?
Correct
Ans b
Nationally Determined Contributions of India
The Centre submitted its updated ‘nationally determined contributions’ (NDCs) to
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).
The NDCs cover a period up to 2030 and are a step towards the country’s long-term
goal of reaching net zero by 2070.
The country has submitted eight key NDCs, of which two are updates on our existing
targets.
India had last submitted its NDC in 2016.
India’s NDCs “do not bind it to any sector-specific mitigation obligation and target.”
India has updated its target to reduce emission intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030,
from 2005, which was earlier 30%.
It has also updated the target of capacity addition from non-fossil fuel sources.
India said it will achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from
non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
India will propagate a healthy and sustainable way of living based on traditions and
values of conservation and moderation, including through a mass movement for
‘LIFE’, ‘Lifestyle for Environment’, as a key to combating climate change.
The country has added a new target of creating an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3
billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent through additional forest and tree cover
by 2030.
Incorrect
Ans b
Nationally Determined Contributions of India
The Centre submitted its updated ‘nationally determined contributions’ (NDCs) to
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).
The NDCs cover a period up to 2030 and are a step towards the country’s long-term
goal of reaching net zero by 2070.
The country has submitted eight key NDCs, of which two are updates on our existing
targets.
India had last submitted its NDC in 2016.
India’s NDCs “do not bind it to any sector-specific mitigation obligation and target.”
India has updated its target to reduce emission intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030,
from 2005, which was earlier 30%.
It has also updated the target of capacity addition from non-fossil fuel sources.
India said it will achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from
non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
India will propagate a healthy and sustainable way of living based on traditions and
values of conservation and moderation, including through a mass movement for
‘LIFE’, ‘Lifestyle for Environment’, as a key to combating climate change.
The country has added a new target of creating an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3
billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent through additional forest and tree cover
by 2030.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Transfer of Shares and Transmission of
Shares:
1. Transmission of shares is the intentional transfer of title of shares between the two
persons and transfer of shares happens when the holder is no more or has become
insolvent.
2. Shares of public company are freely transferable while the shares of private
company are not transferable.
3. Transmission of shares is a voluntary action and a legal action.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans b
Transfer of Shares and Transmission of Shares
While the transfer of shares and transmission of shares suggest a change in
ownership of the title, the former is voluntary and initiated by the transferee or
transferor.
And the latter is operational by law and is initiated by the legal representative or
receiver.
Transfer of Shares
Transfer of shares is the intentional transfer of title of shares between the two
persons.
The shares of a public company are freely transferable unless the company has a
valid reason to disallow the same.
The shares of a private limited company are not transferable subject to certain
exceptions.
A transfer deed is executed for the transfer of shares.
Transmission of Shares
Transmission of shares happens when the holder is no more or has become lunatic
or insolvent.
It can also take place when the holder of shares is a company, and it has wound up.
There is no transfer deed executed here, and the transferee will be given the rights
to the shares, and the transmission is recorded only when the transferee gives proof
of entitlement to the shares.
In case of the death of the holder, the shares will be transferred to the legal
representative and in case of insolvency to the official assignee.
Incorrect
Ans b
Transfer of Shares and Transmission of Shares
While the transfer of shares and transmission of shares suggest a change in
ownership of the title, the former is voluntary and initiated by the transferee or
transferor.
And the latter is operational by law and is initiated by the legal representative or
receiver.
Transfer of Shares
Transfer of shares is the intentional transfer of title of shares between the two
persons.
The shares of a public company are freely transferable unless the company has a
valid reason to disallow the same.
The shares of a private limited company are not transferable subject to certain
exceptions.
A transfer deed is executed for the transfer of shares.
Transmission of Shares
Transmission of shares happens when the holder is no more or has become lunatic
or insolvent.
It can also take place when the holder of shares is a company, and it has wound up.
There is no transfer deed executed here, and the transferee will be given the rights
to the shares, and the transmission is recorded only when the transferee gives proof
of entitlement to the shares.
In case of the death of the holder, the shares will be transferred to the legal
representative and in case of insolvency to the official assignee.
