Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 18-11-2022 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding the CAPSTONE mission:

1. The mission’s CubeSat was sent into space to test a unique lunar orbit called a near rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO).
2. NRHO is very elongated and is located at a precise balance point between the gravities of the Earth and the Moon.
3. The mission is jointly launched by the NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).

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

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Review Petition:

1. Under Article 137, the Supreme Court has the power to review its judgments or orders.
2. A review petition can only be filed after one year of the pronouncement of the judgment.
3. The same judges who passed the original verdict also hear the review petition.

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

3) Consider the following statements with respect to the CITES:

1. It is an international agreement to ensure international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten the species survival.
2. The CITIES COP 19 or the World Wildlife Conference, 2022 took place in India.
3. India is one of the founding members of the CITES.

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

4) Which of the following statement(s) is/are associated with the term Solar Snake, recently in news?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Narco Test:

1. In narco test, the sodium pentothal drug is injected into the body of the accused, which transports them to a hypnotic state.
2. In India narco test cannot be conducted on any person without his or her consent.
3. Statements made during narco test are not admissible in the court in any circumstances.

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