Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 16 February 2023

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission (DC):

1. Delimitation is process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a state with a legislative body.
2. Under Article 82, Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census establishing a DC.
3. It is appointed by President and its orders have force of law and cannot be challenged before any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Consider the following statements about doxxing:

1.It is the process of publishing and analysing others’ personal information on the internet with a malicious intent.
2.Doxxing can result in emotional distress, loss of employment and even physical harm or death.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding River Cities Alliance (RCA):

1. RCA is a dedicated platform for river cities to ideate, discuss and exchange information for sustainable management of urban rivers.
2. RCA includes cities from both Ganga basin and non- Ganga basin states.
3. It focuses on three broad themes- Networking, Capacity Building and Technical Support.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Seafarer Day is celebrated on

(a) 24th June
(b) 2nd July
(c) 30th June
(d) 25th June

Q.5) With reference to regarding Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, consider the following statements:

1.It was established in 2016 under the Companies Act, of 2013.
2.It comes under Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only