Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz - 09-01-2021 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to National Sports Development Fund (NSDF)

1. It was established in 1998 under the Charitable Endowments Act 1890.
2. The Fund is managed by a Council chaired by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports.
3. TOP (Target Olympic Podium) Scheme has been formulated within the overall ambit of NSDF.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With respect to NCAVES Project, consider the following statements:

1. The project is being funded by the European Union (EU).
2. It has been jointly implemented by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD). 
3. India is one of the five countries taking part in this project.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) Framework is an accepted international standard for environmental-economic accounting. It provides information on which of the following areas?

1. Land Accounts
2. Energy Accounts
3. Material Flow Accounts
4. Air Emissions Accounts
5. Agriculture, Forests, and Fisheries Accounts

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4) With respect to Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM), consider the following statements:

1. It is an important mechanism under the World Trade Organization’s (WTOs) monitoring function.
2. The review facilitates smooth functioning of the multilateral trading system by enhancing transparency of Members’ trade policies.
3. All WTO Members are subject to review under the Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)

1. It is a not for profit Organization under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.
2. It is not an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and will not provide Internet connections or Transit services.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

6) Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Ozone Depleting Substances (OSD).

1. Chlorofluorocarbons is a type of OSD used in production of plastic foams and tubeless tyres
2. The Montreal Protocol Prohibits the production and consumption of nearly 100 chemicals referred as OSD.
3. India has completely phased out of HCFC-141 b, which is used in production of rigid polyurethane (PU) foams.

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7) Consider the following statements with respect to Digital Services Tax

1. It is a Value Added Tax on digital services where the consumer bears the entire tax burden on the value of the final product.
2. It is adopted by India, Italy and Turkey which discriminate against U.S. companies.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

8) Committee headed by G Kishan Reddy is formed for which of the following tasks?

9) Consider the following statements with respect to Blackbucks or Indian Antelope

1. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 give the blackbucks as much protection as the Tiger in Schedule I of the act.
2. Kalbelia community of Rajasthan is known worldwide for their conservation efforts to blackbuck. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

10) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Judicial Review in India

1. There is no separate provision for judicial review in the Indian Constitution but it is an integral part of it.
2. Article 13 provides for Judicial Review of pre-constitutional as well as post- constitutional laws.

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