Current Affairs Quiz 15 February 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 15 February 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to parliamentary committees:
1. The Constitution of India has prescribed specific functions for all parliamentary committees.
2. The standing committees are permanent and work on a continuous basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Constitution of India makes a mention of these committees at different places, but without
making any specific provisions regarding their composition, tenure, functions, etc. All these matters
are dealt with by the rules of two Houses. Accordingly, a parliamentary committee means a committee
that: Hence statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The Constitution of India makes a mention of these committees at different places, but without
making any specific provisions regarding their composition, tenure, functions, etc. All these matters
are dealt with by the rules of two Houses. Accordingly, a parliamentary committee means a committee
that: Hence statement 1 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding pyrolysis:
1. It is the thermal degradation of plastic and biomass waste at different temperatures, in the presence of oxygen.
2. Pyrolysis of carbonaceous wastes like coconut shell yields charcoal.
3. It is considered as a cleaner technology in waste management compared to incineration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Pyrolysis is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen. It is considered
as one of the most favorable and effective disposing of solid waste methods, which is an environmentally
friendly and efficient way. Hence statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
Pyrolysis is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen. It is considered
as one of the most favorable and effective disposing of solid waste methods, which is an environmentally
friendly and efficient way. Hence statement 1 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Deputy Speaker of State Legislative Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Governor.
2. She/he performs the duties of the Speaker’s office when it is vacant.
3. She/he can resign by writing to the Speaker.
4. She/he can voluntarily give up the membership of the political party without being disqualified
under Anti-defection law.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: c
Speaker decides the date for the election of the Deputy Speaker.IncorrectAnswer: c
Speaker decides the date for the election of the Deputy Speaker. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?
CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
