Prelims Power Play 23 November 2023

1. Consider the following

Statement I: Charvaka denotes the philosophical school of Indian Materialism.

Statement II: According to Charvaka Philosophy the ultimate good in life is pleasure; the only evil is pain

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

2. Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system is hosted and funded by

3. Consider the following with regard to Directorate of Enforcement (ED).

1. It is a constitutional body.
2. The ED director can be appointed for maximum two years tenure.
3. Any appeal against any order passed by PMLA court can directly be filed in the High Court for that jurisdiction.
4. It is the part of the Ministry of Home.

How many of the above are correct? Choose from the following.

4. Consider the following about the Methane emission?

1. It is more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
2. It lasts in the atmosphere for a short period of time.
3. It helps in the formation of ground-level ozone.

How many of the above is/are correct Select the correct answer using the code given below-

5. With reference to the “Global Methane Pledge”, Consider the following statements

1. This is a voluntary and non-binding pledge led by the United States and India.
2. Methane has a much shorter atmospheric lifetime as compared to CO2.
3. It aims to cut down methane emissions by up to 30 per cent from 2020 levels by the year 2030.
4. Oxidation of methane is responsible for formation of ground-level ozone.

Which of the above statements is /are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: