Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 13, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. With respect to the International Atomic Energy Agency, consider the following statements:
- It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 outside the United Nations family.
- Action for Cancer Therapy and Water Availability Enhancement Project are its initiatives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- The International Atomic Energy Agency was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- It reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
- It seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
- Its programs include program of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT); Human Health Program; Water Availability Enhancement Project; International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles, 2000.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Interpol was founded in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission.
- India is the founding member country.
- The CBI is the designated nodal body for the Interpol in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- The International Criminal Police Organisation, or Interpol, is a 194-member intergovernmental organisation. It was founded in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission.
- It is headquartered in Lyon, France.
- India joined the organisation in 1949.
- Its goals include countering terrorism, promoting border integrity worldwide, protection of vulnerable communities, providing a secure cyberspace for people and businesses, curbing illicit markets, supporting environment security, and promoting global integrity.
- The CBI is the designated nodal body for the Interpol in India.
3. Which of the following statements about NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application) is/are correct?
- It is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the Digital India Programme.
- Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) is the ‘Nodal Ministry’ for its implementation.
- Uttar Pradesh is the first Digital Legislature of the country.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- E-Vidhan is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the Digital India Programme.
- The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) is the ‘Nodal Ministry’ for its implementation in all the 31 States/UTs with Legislatures.
- The funding for e-Vidhan is provided by the MoPA and technical support by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MietY).
- The funding of NeVA is through Central Sponsored Schemee. 60:40; and 90:10 for North East & hilly States and 100% for UTs.
- It will enable automation of entire law-making process, tracking of decisions and documents, sharing of information. Through the cloud technology (Meghraj), data deployed can be accessed anywhere at any time.
- Himachal Pradesh is already the first Digital Legislature of the country.
