The Jan 23rd Current Affairs Quiz 2021
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1. Question
Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ in April 2016 and started implementation of its from 25th May 2018?
CorrectAns;- c) The European Union
Explanation;-
• Recently European regulators imposed EUR114 million in fines for GDPR violationAbout GDPR
• The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
• It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas.
• The GDPR’s primary aim is to give individuals control over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.
• Superseding the Data Protection Directive, the regulation contains provisions and requirements related to the processing of personal data of individuals (formally called data subjects in the GDPR) who are located in the EEA, and applies to any enterprise regardless of its location and the data subjects’ citizenship or residence that is processing the personal information of individuals inside the EEA.
• The GDPR was adopted on 14 April 2016, and became enforceable beginning 25 May 2018. As the GDPR is a regulation, not a directive, it is directly binding and applicable, but does provide flexibility for certain aspects of the regulation to be adjusted by individual member states.
• The regulation became a model for many national laws outside EU, including Chile, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Argentina and Kenya.
• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), adopted on 28 June 2018, has many similarities with the GDPR.IncorrectAns;- c) The European Union
Explanation;-
• Recently European regulators imposed EUR114 million in fines for GDPR violationAbout GDPR
• The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
• It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas.
• The GDPR’s primary aim is to give individuals control over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.
• Superseding the Data Protection Directive, the regulation contains provisions and requirements related to the processing of personal data of individuals (formally called data subjects in the GDPR) who are located in the EEA, and applies to any enterprise regardless of its location and the data subjects’ citizenship or residence that is processing the personal information of individuals inside the EEA.
• The GDPR was adopted on 14 April 2016, and became enforceable beginning 25 May 2018. As the GDPR is a regulation, not a directive, it is directly binding and applicable, but does provide flexibility for certain aspects of the regulation to be adjusted by individual member states.
• The regulation became a model for many national laws outside EU, including Chile, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Argentina and Kenya.
• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), adopted on 28 June 2018, has many similarities with the GDPR. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following statements about OECD organization are correct?
1. The OECD is an UN Organization economic organisation with 37 member countries.
2. Generally, OECD members are low income economies
3. The OECD headquarters in Geneva SwitzerlandCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements about OECD are incorrect.
• Recently OECD in news related to Getting it wrong on India’s level of agricultural supportAbout OECD
• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 37 member countries,[1] founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.
• It is a forum of countries describing themselves as committed to democracy and the market economy, providing a platform to compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practices and coordinate domestic and international policies of its members.
• Generally, OECD members are high-income economies with a very high Human Development Index (HDI) and are regarded as developed countries.
• As of 2017, the OECD member countries collectively comprised 62.2% of global nominal GDP (US$49.6 trillion) and 42.8% of global GDP (Int$54.2 trillion) at purchasing power parity.
The OECD is an official United Nations observer.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements about OECD are incorrect.
• Recently OECD in news related to Getting it wrong on India’s level of agricultural supportAbout OECD
• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 37 member countries,[1] founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.
• It is a forum of countries describing themselves as committed to democracy and the market economy, providing a platform to compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practices and coordinate domestic and international policies of its members.
• Generally, OECD members are high-income economies with a very high Human Development Index (HDI) and are regarded as developed countries.
• As of 2017, the OECD member countries collectively comprised 62.2% of global nominal GDP (US$49.6 trillion) and 42.8% of global GDP (Int$54.2 trillion) at purchasing power parity.
The OECD is an official United Nations observer.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Zanskar river are incorrect?
1. The Zanskar river is a major tributary of Brahmaputra river
2. It flows entirely in Jammu and Kashmir
3. It originates northeast of the Great Himalayan rangeCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the 1st and 2nd statement is incorrect, i.e. y answer is A.
• High road at Chilling: India builds Himalayan bridges and highways to match ChinaAbout Zanskar River
• The Zanskar River is the first major tributary of the Indus River, equal or greater in volume than the main river, which flows entirely with Ladakh, India.
• It originates northeast of the Great Himalayan range and drains both the Himalayas and the Zanskar Range within the region of Zanskar.
• It flows northeast to join the Indus River near Nimo.
• It is one of the largest tributaries of the upper Indus catchment.
• It drains transversely northward from the Higher Himalaya, dominated by the Indian summer monsoon, to flow through the arid, westerlies-dominated, highly folded and thrusted Zanskar ranges in Ladakh.
• The Doda and the Tsarap Lingti Chu confluence at Padam to form the Zanskar, which in turn joins the Indus at Nimu.
• Zanskar valley can be divided into upper and lower divisions, separated by a gorge of nearly 60 km in length.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the 1st and 2nd statement is incorrect, i.e. y answer is A.
• High road at Chilling: India builds Himalayan bridges and highways to match ChinaAbout Zanskar River
• The Zanskar River is the first major tributary of the Indus River, equal or greater in volume than the main river, which flows entirely with Ladakh, India.
• It originates northeast of the Great Himalayan range and drains both the Himalayas and the Zanskar Range within the region of Zanskar.
• It flows northeast to join the Indus River near Nimo.
• It is one of the largest tributaries of the upper Indus catchment.
• It drains transversely northward from the Higher Himalaya, dominated by the Indian summer monsoon, to flow through the arid, westerlies-dominated, highly folded and thrusted Zanskar ranges in Ladakh.
• The Doda and the Tsarap Lingti Chu confluence at Padam to form the Zanskar, which in turn joins the Indus at Nimu.
• Zanskar valley can be divided into upper and lower divisions, separated by a gorge of nearly 60 km in length. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following notices of Interpol are correctly matched?
1. Green Notices = Imminent Threat
2. Purple Notice = Additional Information
3. Yellow Notice = Missing PersonsCorrectAns;- d) Only 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 2nd are incorrectly matched.
• Recently Interpol issues Purple Notice against investment fraudsAbout Interpol and its Notices
• The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is an intergovernmental organization that helps coordinate the police force of 194 member countries.
• Each of the member countries hosts an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB).
• This connects their national law enforcement with other countries and with the General Secretariat.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is designated as the National Central Bureau of India.
• The General Secretariat provides a range of expertise and services to the member countries.
• It is headquartered in Lyon, France.
• Notices can also be used by the United Nations, International Criminal Tribunals and the International Criminal Court to seek persons wanted for committing crimes within their jurisdiction, notably genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
IncorrectAns;- d) Only 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 2nd are incorrectly matched.
• Recently Interpol issues Purple Notice against investment fraudsAbout Interpol and its Notices
• The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is an intergovernmental organization that helps coordinate the police force of 194 member countries.
• Each of the member countries hosts an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB).
• This connects their national law enforcement with other countries and with the General Secretariat.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is designated as the National Central Bureau of India.
• The General Secretariat provides a range of expertise and services to the member countries.
• It is headquartered in Lyon, France.
• Notices can also be used by the United Nations, International Criminal Tribunals and the International Criminal Court to seek persons wanted for committing crimes within their jurisdiction, notably genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Recently, a volcano in ‘Mount Semeru’ had erupted, pouring ash and smoke around an estimated 5.6km (3.4 miles) into the sky. The ‘Mount Semeru’ is located in which of the following countries?
CorrectAns;- b) Indonesia
Explanation;-
• Recently, Semeru volcano erupted in Indonesia’s East Java province. Other volcanoes, such as the Merapi volcano (Java) and Sinabung volcano (Sumatra), also erupted recently.About Semeru Volcano
• Semeru also known as “The Great Mountain” is the highest volcano in Java and one of the most active.
• It previously erupted in December, 2019.
• Indonesia, with the maximum number of active volcanoes in the world, is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific’s Ring of Fire.
• Semeru volcano is also the part of the Island arcs formed by the subduction of the Indo-Australian plate below Sunda Plate (part of Eurasian Plate). The trench formed here is called Sunda trench whose major section is the Java Trench.
About Pacific Ring of Fire
• The Ring of Fire, also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
• It traces boundaries between several tectonic plates including the Pacific, Cocos, Indian-Australian, Nazca, North American, and Philippine Plates.
IncorrectAns;- b) Indonesia
Explanation;-
• Recently, Semeru volcano erupted in Indonesia’s East Java province. Other volcanoes, such as the Merapi volcano (Java) and Sinabung volcano (Sumatra), also erupted recently.About Semeru Volcano
• Semeru also known as “The Great Mountain” is the highest volcano in Java and one of the most active.
• It previously erupted in December, 2019.
• Indonesia, with the maximum number of active volcanoes in the world, is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific’s Ring of Fire.
• Semeru volcano is also the part of the Island arcs formed by the subduction of the Indo-Australian plate below Sunda Plate (part of Eurasian Plate). The trench formed here is called Sunda trench whose major section is the Java Trench.About Pacific Ring of Fire
• The Ring of Fire, also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
• It traces boundaries between several tectonic plates including the Pacific, Cocos, Indian-Australian, Nazca, North American, and Philippine Plates. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following countries are part of Arctic Council?
1. Canada
2. Russia
3. UK
4. EstoniaCorrectAns;- b) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd and 4th are not part of arctic council.
• Recently in news India to expand research, tourism in Arctic.
About Arctic Council
• The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum that addresses issues faced by the Arctic governments and the indigenous people of the Arctic.
• The eight countries with sovereignty over the lands within the Arctic Circle constitute the members of the council: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
• Outside these, there are some observer states.
• Arctic Council Observers primarily contribute through their engagement in the Council at the level of Working Groups. Observers have no voting rights in the Council.
• As of May 2019, thirteen non-Arctic states have Observer status.
a) Germany, 1998
b) Netherlands, 1998
c) Poland, 1998
d) United Kingdom, 1998
e) France, 2000
f) Spain, 2006
g) China, 2013
h) India, 2013
i) Italy, 2013
j) Japan, 2013
k) South Korea, 2013
l) Singapore, 2013
m) Switzerland, 2017• The first step towards the formation of the Council occurred in 1991 when the eight Arctic countries signed the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS).
• The 1996 Ottawa Declaration established the Arctic Council as a forum for promoting cooperation, coordination, and interaction among the Arctic states, with the involvement of the Arctic Indigenous communities and other Arctic inhabitants on issues such as sustainable development and environmental protection.
• The Arctic Council has conducted studies on climate change, oil and gas, and Arctic shipping.
• In 2011, the Council member states concluded the Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement, the first binding treaty concluded under the Council’s auspices.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd and 4th are not part of arctic council.
• Recently in news India to expand research, tourism in Arctic.About Arctic Council
• The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum that addresses issues faced by the Arctic governments and the indigenous people of the Arctic.
• The eight countries with sovereignty over the lands within the Arctic Circle constitute the members of the council: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
• Outside these, there are some observer states.
• Arctic Council Observers primarily contribute through their engagement in the Council at the level of Working Groups. Observers have no voting rights in the Council.
• As of May 2019, thirteen non-Arctic states have Observer status.
a) Germany, 1998
b) Netherlands, 1998
c) Poland, 1998
d) United Kingdom, 1998
e) France, 2000
f) Spain, 2006
g) China, 2013
h) India, 2013
i) Italy, 2013
j) Japan, 2013
k) South Korea, 2013
l) Singapore, 2013
m) Switzerland, 2017• The first step towards the formation of the Council occurred in 1991 when the eight Arctic countries signed the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS).
• The 1996 Ottawa Declaration established the Arctic Council as a forum for promoting cooperation, coordination, and interaction among the Arctic states, with the involvement of the Arctic Indigenous communities and other Arctic inhabitants on issues such as sustainable development and environmental protection.
• The Arctic Council has conducted studies on climate change, oil and gas, and Arctic shipping.
• In 2011, the Council member states concluded the Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement, the first binding treaty concluded under the Council’s auspices. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
The ‘Amended Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)’ comes under which of the following Ministry?
CorrectAns;- c) Ministry of Textiles
Explanation;-
About Amended Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
• The Ministry/Department of ATUFS under is Ministry of Textile.
• The Objectives of ATUFS are as follows;-
• Employment generation and export by encouraging apparel and garment industry, which will provide employment to women in particular and increase India’s share in global exports.
• Promotion of Technical Textiles, a sunrise sector, for export and employment
• Promoting conversion of existing looms to better technology looms for improvement in quality and productivity
• Encouraging better quality in processing industry and checking need for import of fabrics by the garment sector.
• The amended scheme would give a boost to “Make in India” in the textiles sector; it is expected to attract investment to the tune of one lakh crore rupees, and create over 30 lakh jobs.
• Factual Information:
a. Old TUFS started in 1999
b. ATUFS in 2015
SourceIncorrectAns;- c) Ministry of Textiles
Explanation;-
About Amended Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
• The Ministry/Department of ATUFS under is Ministry of Textile.
• The Objectives of ATUFS are as follows;-
• Employment generation and export by encouraging apparel and garment industry, which will provide employment to women in particular and increase India’s share in global exports.
• Promotion of Technical Textiles, a sunrise sector, for export and employment
• Promoting conversion of existing looms to better technology looms for improvement in quality and productivity
• Encouraging better quality in processing industry and checking need for import of fabrics by the garment sector.
• The amended scheme would give a boost to “Make in India” in the textiles sector; it is expected to attract investment to the tune of one lakh crore rupees, and create over 30 lakh jobs.
• Factual Information:
a. Old TUFS started in 1999
b. ATUFS in 2015
Source - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following statements about NCRB are correct?
1. NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi, was set-up in 1986 under the Prime Minister Office (PMO)
2. It is an Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data as defined by the Indian Penal Code and Special and Local Laws.
3. NCRB brings out the annual comprehensive statistics of crime across the countryCorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because its under Minsitry of Home Affairs
• Recently Crimes against persons with disabilities | Rights organisations want NCRB to maintain dataAbout NCRB
• NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi, was set-up in 1986 under the Ministry of Home Affairs to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators.
• It was set up based on the recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-1981) and the MHA’s Task Force (1985).
• NCRB brings out the annual comprehensive statistics of crime across the country (‘Crime in India’ report).
• Being published since 1953, the report serves as a crucial tool in understanding the law and order situation across the country.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because its under Minsitry of Home Affairs
• Recently Crimes against persons with disabilities | Rights organisations want NCRB to maintain dataAbout NCRB
• NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi, was set-up in 1986 under the Ministry of Home Affairs to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators.
• It was set up based on the recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-1981) and the MHA’s Task Force (1985).
• NCRB brings out the annual comprehensive statistics of crime across the country (‘Crime in India’ report).
• Being published since 1953, the report serves as a crucial tool in understanding the law and order situation across the country. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
The terms poothara and meythari are associated with which of the following martials arts?
CorrectAns;- b) Kalaripayattu
Explanation;-
• Recently Four native martial arts are now part of Khelo India Youth Games.
• In a current transfer, the Sports activities Ministry inducted 4 indigenous martial artwork types Kalaripayattu of Kerala, Mallakhamb of Central India, Gatka of Punjab and Thang-ta of Manipur into the Khelo India Youth Video games (KIYG).
About Kalaripayattu
• Kalaripayattu, also known simply as Kalari, is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India. Kalaripayattu is known for its long-standing history within Indian martial arts.
• It is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in India.
• Kalarippayattu like meythari, which is apply of physique flexibility and leg actions, adopted by kolthari or struggle utilizing quick and lengthy sticks and a complicated state of sword play with defend.
IncorrectAns;- b) Kalaripayattu
Explanation;-
• Recently Four native martial arts are now part of Khelo India Youth Games.
• In a current transfer, the Sports activities Ministry inducted 4 indigenous martial artwork types Kalaripayattu of Kerala, Mallakhamb of Central India, Gatka of Punjab and Thang-ta of Manipur into the Khelo India Youth Video games (KIYG).About Kalaripayattu
• Kalaripayattu, also known simply as Kalari, is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India. Kalaripayattu is known for its long-standing history within Indian martial arts.
• It is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in India.
• Kalarippayattu like meythari, which is apply of physique flexibility and leg actions, adopted by kolthari or struggle utilizing quick and lengthy sticks and a complicated state of sword play with defend. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
From which of the following cases the Supreme court declared that first time that “Federalism” part of Basic Structure?
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• In the recent article mentioned Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive?
About S R Bommai Case
• S. R. Bommai v. Union of India was a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India, where the Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India and related issues. This case had huge impact on Centre-State Relations.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• In the recent article mentioned Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive?
About S R Bommai Case
• S. R. Bommai v. Union of India was a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India, where the Court discussed at length provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution of India and related issues. This case had huge impact on Centre-State Relations.
