07 November 2024 Daily CA Quiz

1. The Four Noble Truths form the foundation of Buddha’s teachings, which include the truth of suffering and the path to end suffering.
2. The Eightfold Path in Buddhism consists of three major categories: Sila (moral conduct), Samadhi (meditation), and Prajna (wisdom).
3. Buddhism explicitly denies the existence of any kind of rebirth or life after death.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Article 39(b) directs the State to distribute resources in a way that subserves the common good, but private property is not automatically included under this mandate.
2. Article 31C provides protection to laws enacted to give effect to Articles 39(b) and 39(c), allowing the State to acquire resources for the community’s welfare without judicial review.
3. A recent judgment emphasizes that the State’s power under Article 31C to acquire resources should balance individual rights with community interests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Global solar capacity grew from 1.22 GW in 2000 to 1,418.97 GW in 2023, with an annual growth rate of 40%.
2. The solar sector supports 16.2 million jobs worldwide, with 7.1 million of these jobs directly in solar, marking a 44% increase in recent years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Biopiracy refers to the unauthorized use of biological resources or traditional knowledge, often involving multinational companies exploiting resources without proper compensation to the indigenous communities.
2. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) aims to prevent biopiracy by establishing sovereign rights over natural resources and ensuring fair benefit-sharing.
3. India’s Biological Diversity Act of 2002 includes provisions to regulate the access and use of biological resources to prevent biopiracy and protect traditional knowledge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Regional Rural Banks were established in 1975 following recommendations from the Narsimhan Working Group.
2. The establishment of RRBs was formalized under the Regional Rural Banks Act of 1976.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The IEA was established in 1974 in response to the 1973–74 oil crisis to enhance oil supply security and reduce dependency on imports.
2. The IEA’s mandate has expanded to include analysis of global energy trends, promotion of sound energy policies, and fostering cooperation in energy technology, with recent emphasis on renewable energy and climate initiatives.
3. India joined the IEA as a full member in 2017.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?