14th February 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's new guidelines for environmental regulatory bodies:

1. The Supreme Court has mandated the dissolution of all environmental regulatory bodies.
2. Regular audits of performance have been advocated to ensure the proper institutionalization of these bodies.
3. The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has been granted temporary status.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding manatees:

1. Manatees are carnivorous mammals known for their high-speed swimming capabilities.
2. There are only two species of manatees: the West Indian manatee and the Amazonian manatee.
3. Manatees have thick, wrinkled skin often covered in algae, which provides a camouflage effect.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme:

1. The IEDSS scheme is exclusively funded by the Central Government to support secondary education for children with disabilities.
2. It was launched in 2009-10, replacing the Integrated Education for Disabled Children (IEDC) scheme.
3. The scheme provides assistance for inclusive education from classes four to seven for children with disabilities.
4. The scheme covers a wide spectrum of disabilities, including mental illness and cerebral palsy, as defined under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, and the National Trust Act, 1999.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Regarding the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), consider the following statements:

1. Delhi High Court ruled that continued seizure of property beyond 365 days without ongoing legal proceedings does not violate Article 300A of the Constitution.
2. One of the main objectives of the PMLA is to confiscate and seize property obtained from laundered money.
3. The Act imposes the burden of proof on the prosecution to prove that the property in question is derived from the proceeds of crime.

Which of the following statements is/are Incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme:

1. It is an initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide integrated support to women facing various types of abuse.
2. The scheme is targeted at women without discrimination based on caste, class, religion, or marital status.
3. Services offered include medical assistance, legal aid, psychological support, and shelter, among others.

How many of the above statements are correct?