Prelims Power Play 21 September 2023

1. Consider the following statements about the Outer Space Treaty 1967?

1. It was developed and adopted by the United Nations Security Council.
2. It excludes the moon and other celestial bodies.
3. Under the treaty, States are liable for damage caused by their space objects.

Select the incorrect statements using the code given below:

2. Softlanding and hardlanding recently in news in economics generally refers to which of the indicators

3. With regards to Parliamentary privileges consider the following statements:

1. There is a bar on Courts to make enquiry into proceedings of the house.
2. No arrest for all types of cases when the session is going on.
3. These privileges have been codified under the Parliamentary Privileges Act, 1956.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the code given below.

4. Consider the following

1. India
2. Madagascar
3. Mauritius,
4. Mozambique

How many of the above are part of the Great Blue Wall Initiative? Select the correct answer?

5. A citizens’ movement has approached the Dehradun-based Wildlife Institute of India (WII) against the expansion of railway lines cutting through Mollem National Park. The park is situated in