Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 23-11-2022 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India:

1. The power, appointment and duties of the chief election commissioner are mentioned in Part XV of the Constitution.
2. The tenure of the chief election commissioner of India is for 6 years or up to the age of 62 years.
3. The CEC cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.

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

2) How is Narco Test different from the Polygraph Test?

1. The narco test alters the consciousness of the person and the polygraph test relies on the person’s physiological marks to determine the truth.
2. The polygraph test is mandatory in all murder cases whereas narco test is not mandatory in all cases.

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

3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS):

1. They are well defined areas that are unique and comprise of ecologically fragile ecosystems.
2. The State Government in consultation with local bodies notifies the Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS).
3. Arittapatti village in Tamil Nadu is the first biodiversity heritage site in India.

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

4) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Suicide Prevention Strategy:

1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the World Mental Health Forum.
2. The strategy aims to achieve reduction in suicide mortality by 10% by the year 2030.

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

5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI):

1. It is published by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
2. It ranks countries based on 4 parameters such as GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use and Climate Policy.
3. India is ranked the best among the G20 countries on its climate change performance.

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