Current Affairs Quiz (2nd February, 2023)

Current Affairs Quiz (2nd February, 2023) (Date : 02-02-2023)

Question 1:

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Climate Forcing Pathway is a set of policies, technologies, and behaviors aimed at reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
2. Predictive Climate Modeling is based on Artificial Neural Network (ANN) inspired by the structure
and function of the human brain.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 3

Explanation

Climate Forcing Pathway refers to a combination of measures taken to decrease the emission
of greenhouse gasses and address the effects of global warming. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
Artificial Neural Network (ANN) can be used to develop models that predict the impacts of
climate change on specific regions, such as changes in precipitation patterns or sea level
rise.
Scientists utilized an artificial intelligence method known as Artificial Neural Networks
(ANN) to forecast the timeline for reaching the 1.5°C and 2°C temperature increase limits. ANN is
a form of machine learning that is inspired from the structure and function of the human
brain. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2:

Consider the following statements regarding ‘World Economic Outlook’:

1. The global growth is projected to rise for the year 2023 in comparison to the year 2022.
2. Majority of the nations are expected to have lower headline inflation in 2023 than in 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 2

Explanation

The global growth, which was estimated at 3.4% in 2022, is now projected to fall to 2.9% in
2023. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The IMF effectively rules out the possibility of global recession.
About 84% of countries are expected to have lower headline (consumer price index) inflation
in 2023 than in 2022. Hence, statement 2 is correct
The International Monetary Fund releases the World Economic Outlook report.

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Question 3:

With reference to the Food and Agricultural (FAO) organisation, consider the following statements:

1. FAO is an independent agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. 2 and 3 only

3. 1 and 3 only

4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : 2

Explanation

Food and Agriculture Organisation:

About:
FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to
defeat hunger. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16th October. The
day is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the founding of the FAO in 1945. Hence,
statement 2 is correct.
It is one of the UN food aid organisations based in Rome (Italy). Its sister bodies are the
World Food Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Flagship Publications:
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA).
The State of the World's Forests (SOFO). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI).
The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA).
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO).

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Question 4:

According to the Article 22, which of the following groups has the right to protection against arrest and
detention?

1. Only citizens.

2. Only non-citizens.

3. Both citizens and non-citizens.

4. None of the above.

Explanation

Protection Against Arrest and Detention: Article 22 grants protection to persons who are
arrested or detained.
Detention is of two types, namely, punitive (punishment after trial and conviction) and
preventive (punishment without trial and conviction).
The first part of Article 22 deals with the ordinary law and includes:
Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest.
Right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner.
Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, excluding the journey
time.
Right to be released after 24 hours unless the magistrate authorises further
detention.
The second part of Article 22 deals with preventive detention law. Protection under this
article is available to both citizens as well as aliens and includes the
following, Hence, option C is correct.
The detention of a person cannot exceed three months unless an advisory board
(judges of high court) reports sufficient cause for extended detention.
The grounds of detention should be communicated to the detenu.
The detenu should be afforded an opportunity to make a representation against the
detention order.

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Question 5:

With reference to the Union Budget, consider the following statements:

1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of the Union Budget that is
presented to Parliament.
2. Budget must be passed by the Lok Sabha with majority support.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2
 Correct Answer : 2

Explanation

According to Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget of a year is referred to as the
Annual Financial Statement (AFS).
The Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance is the nodal
body responsible for preparing the Budget. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
This Budget is managed by the Central Government through the approval of the Lok Sabha and
hence, this bill must have majority support in the Lok Sabha to pass. Hence, statement 2 is
correct.

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