0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 06.07.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. three new criminal laws have come into force from July 1, 2024. The Indian Civil Protection Code i.e. BNSS will replace the 51-year-old CrPC. 2. The Indian Penal Code will be replaced by the Indian Justice Act i.e. BNS, and the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act i.e. BSA will be applicable in place of the Indian Evidence Act. 3. These new laws aim to replace colonial-era punishments with a justice-centric approach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Recently, three new criminal laws have come into force from July 1, 2024. The Indian Civil Protection Code i.e. BNSS will replace the 51-year-old CrPC. The Indian Penal Code will be replaced by the Indian Justice Act i.e. BNS, and the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act i.e. BSA will be applicable in place of the Indian Evidence Act. Key features of the new criminal law The main objective of the new criminal law These new laws aim to replace colonial-era punishments with a justice-centric approach. This includes integrating technological advances into police investigation and court procedures. Various classifications included in the new crimes The new laws include special provisions and enhanced penalties for the following crimes Terrorism. Mob lynching (killing of a person by an uncontrolled mob). Organized crime. Crimes against women and children. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on an edtech platform's advertisement. 2. Which was found to be "false and misleading" under Section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act. 3. The authority is the regulatory body established under Section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2Z` and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a penalty of Rs 3 lakh on an advertisement by an EdTech platform, which was found to be "false and misleading" under Section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act. Central Consumer Protection Authority CCPA is the regulatory body established under Section 10 of the Consumer ProtectionAct (CPA), 2019, it regulates matters related to consumer rights violations and unfair trade practices. The act empowers the CCPA to prevent false or misleading advertisements and ensure consumer rights are protected. It operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) Rajinder Khanna has been appointed as the additional NSA. 2. This is the first time the additional NSA post has been filled, a position that has always existed but remained vacant until now. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) Rajinder Khanna has been appointed as the additional NSA. This is the first time the additional NSA post has been filled, a position that has always existed but remained vacant until now.Additionally, Intelligence Bureau special director T.V. Ravichandran has been appointed as deputy NSA. Organisational Structure of the National Security Council The NSC was established in 1998 by the government of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee following nuclear tests by India and Pakistan. It is the apex body for national security management in India. Prior to the formation of the NSC, the functions related to national security were carried out by the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. It operates under a three-tier structure i.e. Strategic Policy Group (SPG), National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state in India to generate one crore tokens through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. 2. Uttar Pradesh has achieved a total of 2,43,00,000 tokens, setting a record. 3. Following Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh ranks second with 60,33,104 tokens generated. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state in India to generate one crore tokens through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. Uttar Pradesh has achieved a total of 1,43,00,000 tokens, setting a record. Following Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh ranks second with 60,33,104 tokens generated. Karnataka holds the third position with 42,57,944 tokens. Other States' Token Generation Jammu and Kashmir: 38,87,226 tokens Delhi: 22,28,079 tokens Bihar: 15,65,332 tokens Madhya Pradesh: 12,53,722 tokens Maharashtra: 7,96,938 tokens Chhattisgarh: 7,34,781 tokens Odisha: 5,06,580 tokens Gujarat: 3,83,789 tokens ABHA ID Initiative by the National Health Authority (NHA) under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Features a unique 14-digit identification number linked to Aadhaar or mobile numbers. Facilitates digital storage and accessibility of health information, consultations, medical records, and prescriptions. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Indian Army has inducted its first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station. 2. Procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron through the government e-marketplace portal. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Indian Army has inducted its first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station. Procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron through the government e-marketplace portal. Signaltron and Signalchip Signaltron was founded by Himamshu Khasnis. The chip used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations was developed by Signalchip, a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2010. Significance The Sahyadri LTE base stations use India's first chips for 4G and 5G networks. This is the first Indian system running on an Indian chip for complex communication technology inducted into the army. Using indigenous chips enhances system security. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 06.07.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 08.07.2024
