Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 10-05-2022 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements:

1. The Island Coastal Zone Regulation (ICRZ), 2019, does not permit any infrastructure development on Indian coastal stretches.
2. The National Coastal Zone Management Authority (NCZMA) permits gas-based power plants only in islands with geographical areas greater than 1000 sq. km.

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

2) Consider the following statements:

1. Mayiladumparai belonged to the Mesolithic age, indicating the beginning of Iron technology in India.
2. Black-and-red ware was introduced for the first time during the megalithic period in India.

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

3) Consider the following statements regarding the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS):

1. Interest that is accrued from the MP’s local area development fund could be used for the development projects in the respective constituency.
2. Each MP is allocated 5 Crore annually under the Scheme and is released to the district authority.

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

4) Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Tax Committee (UNTC):

1. It is a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
2. It offers guidance on current issues such as double taxation treaties, transfer pricing, taxation of the extractive industries, and taxation of services.
3. India is the first country to make a voluntary contribution to the UN tax fund.

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

5) Identify the statements associated with the term Front-Running: