Current Affairs Questions
Vittala Temple
Consider the following statements about ‘Vittala Temple’:
- Temple complex was strongly enclosed.
- Striking feature of Vittal Temple is a stone chariot.
- It is made completely of granite.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
Dead Sea
‘Dead Sea’ is bordered by?
- West Bank
- Israel
- Jordan
- Gaza Strip
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1, 3 and 4 only
B
2, 3 and 4 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 4 only
Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA)
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA):
- It derives its power from Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is enforced by EPCA in National Capital Region of India.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the National Green Tribunal (NGT):
- It is a statutory body.
- Civil courts cannot hear the cases related to implementation of laws listed in Schedule 1 of NGT.
- It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Formation of the National Green Tribunal is inspired from which Article of Indian Constitution?
A
Article 19
B
Article 22
C
Article 30
D
Article 21
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) sometimes seen in the news is related to?
A
Pollution
B
Conserving Western Ghats
C
Organic Farming
D
International Solar Alliance.
Suresh Mathur Committee
‘Suresh Mathur Committee’ sometimes seen in the news is related to?
A
NPA Problem of the Banks
B
MSME Reforms
C
Coastal Regulation Zone
D
Microinsurance
Right To Information
Consider the following statements:
- Right to Information is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Indian constitution.
- Disclosure of Personal Information which has no relation with the public interest can be denied under RTI.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Right To Information
Consider the following statements:
- Section 8 of the RTI Act deals with the exemptions under RTI.
- Information that can lead to incitement of violence can be curtailed under Section 8 of RTI Act.
Choose the incorrect statement from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Central Information Commission
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Central Information Commission (CIC)’:
- Central Information Commissioner & Information Commissioners are appointed by a committee headed by Prime Minister with leader of opposition of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha as its member.
- CIC shall hold the office for a term of six years or till he/she attains the age of 65 years.
- The decision of CIC is final and binding.
Which of the above answer is/are incorrect?
A
1 and 2 only
B
3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Vittala Temple
Consider the following statements about ‘Vittala Temple’:
- Temple complex was strongly enclosed.
- Striking feature of Vittal Temple is a stone chariot.
- It is made completely of granite.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
1 and 3 only
|
Dead Sea
‘Dead Sea’ is bordered by?
- West Bank
- Israel
- Jordan
- Gaza Strip
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1, 3 and 4 only
|
|
B |
2, 3 and 4 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3 only
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 4 only
|
Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA)
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA):
- It derives its power from Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is enforced by EPCA in National Capital Region of India.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the National Green Tribunal (NGT):
- It is a statutory body.
- Civil courts cannot hear the cases related to implementation of laws listed in Schedule 1 of NGT.
- It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
3 only
|
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Formation of the National Green Tribunal is inspired from which Article of Indian Constitution?
A |
Article 19
|
|
B |
Article 22
|
|
C |
Article 30
|
|
D |
Article 21
|
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) sometimes seen in the news is related to?
A |
Pollution
|
|
B |
Conserving Western Ghats
|
|
C |
Organic Farming
|
|
D |
International Solar Alliance.
|
Suresh Mathur Committee
‘Suresh Mathur Committee’ sometimes seen in the news is related to?
A |
NPA Problem of the Banks
|
|
B |
MSME Reforms
|
|
C |
Coastal Regulation Zone
|
|
D |
Microinsurance
|
Right To Information
Consider the following statements:
- Right to Information is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Indian constitution.
- Disclosure of Personal Information which has no relation with the public interest can be denied under RTI.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Right To Information
Consider the following statements:
- Section 8 of the RTI Act deals with the exemptions under RTI.
- Information that can lead to incitement of violence can be curtailed under Section 8 of RTI Act.
Choose the incorrect statement from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Central Information Commission
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Central Information Commission (CIC)’:
- Central Information Commissioner & Information Commissioners are appointed by a committee headed by Prime Minister with leader of opposition of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha as its member.
- CIC shall hold the office for a term of six years or till he/she attains the age of 65 years.
- The decision of CIC is final and binding.
Which of the above answer is/are incorrect?
A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
B |
3 only
|
|
C |
2 and 3 only
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|