Prelims Power Play 7 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
Mizoram
Tripura
Manipur

How many of the above share border with Bangladesh?

Only two

Only three

Only four

All five

2. Consider the following

Statement I: World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding.

Statement II: It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed in August 1990 by government policymakers, WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

3. Predicate offence often in news is related to

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)

Wildlife Protection Act ,1972

None

4. Consider the following

National Disaster Management Authority
State Disaster Management Authority
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)

How many of the above are created under Disaster Management Act?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

5. Consider the following regarding NDMA

It is apex body for Disaster Management in India created under Disaster Management Act, 2005.
It is under the Ministry of Home Affairs
It is headed by the Home Minister.
It has an independent budget which is charged ‘charged’ on the Consolidated Fund.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four