Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 25-01-2023 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Journalistic Sources’

1. In India, the Press Council Act, 1978 protects journalists from being asked to disclose their sources.
2. Investigative agencies can issue notice to journalists to provide information.

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

2) A ‘Green comet’ appearing close to Earth after 50,000 years. In this context, consider the following facts about comets

1. The green comet come under the category of long-period comets that take more than 200 years to orbit the Sun.
2. Halley’s comet has a regular 76-year journey around the Sun.

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

3) Consider the following statements

1. The judiciary of India is bound to accept the recommendations of a medical board if the pregnancy to be terminated is above 24 weeks.
2. To terminate a pregnancy, the time limit must be of up to 20 weeks but less than 24 weeks.
3. Given a severe foetal abnormality, the length of the pregnancy does not matter.

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

4) Consider the following statements about the Exercise TROPEX

1. This biannual exercise is conducted in the Indian Ocean Region and its adjunct water.
2. It involves participation of all operational units of Indian Navy as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.

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

5) Recently, the Government of India directed YouTube to take down links sharing a documentary using the emergency provisions of the Information Technology Rules, 2021. In this context, consider the following statements

1. This order was passed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. The Government of India has powers to issue content takedown notices to social media intermediaries in emergency situations for which no delay is acceptable.
3. These emergency notices can be issued if the content can impact the sovereignty, integrity, defence, or security of India.

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