Welcome to your 04january2024dailycaquiz
1.
Concerning the Model Prison Manual (2016) amendments, consider the following statements:
I. The amendments explicitly ban caste-based discrimination in prisons.Â
II. The amendments ensure the continuation of manual scavenging in prisons under special circumstances.
III. The changes align with the Supreme Court’s directives on prison reforms.Â
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Concerning India’s Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) presented to the UNFCCC, consider the following statements:
I. India achieved a 45% reduction in GDP emissions intensity between 2005 and 2020.Â
II. The report outlines India’s progress toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
III. The agriculture sector contributes less than 10% of India’s total greenhouse gas emissions.Â
Which of the statements given above are correct?
3.
Which of the following is a benefit of genetically modified (GM) crops?
4.
Which of the following is true regarding the genetic engineering regulatory framework in India?
5.
Regarding the role of Governors in India, consider the following statements:
I. Governors are appointed by the President of India and serve a fixed five-year tenure.Â
II. The Governor holds executive authority over the state and is responsible for dissolving the state legislature.
III. The Governor cannot exercise discretionary powers in case of a hung assembly.Â
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Concerning the Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) scheme launched by Canada, consider the following statements:
I. The RCIC scheme is aimed at attracting immigrants to urban areas in Canada.Â
II. A job offer from a designated employer in a rural community is required to apply for permanent residency.
III. Applicants need to demonstrate language proficiency according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) levels.Â
Which of the statements given above are correct?
7.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of Governors in India?
8.
Concerning the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) rules, consider the following statements:
I. The GEAC is responsible for approving all genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for commercial use in India.Â
II. Experts on the GEAC are now required to disclose any conflicts of interest related to GM crops.
III. The GEAC’s approval is only required for genetically modified food crops, not for other GMOs.Â
Which of the statements given above are correct?
9.
Regarding the caste-based disparities in Indian prisons, consider the following statements:
I. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes represent a higher percentage of the prison population compared to their representation in the general population.Â
II. The recent amendments to the Model Prison Manual allow caste-based segregation in prison facilities.
III. The Supreme Court has directed that all state and union territories revise their prison manuals to remove caste-based discrimination.Â
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) scheme in Canada?
