UPSC Quiz – 2019 : IASbaba’s Daily Current

Affairs Quiz Day 157

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Q.1) With regard to ‘International Criminal Court (ICC)’, consider the following statements

1. It is an international non-governmental organization
2. The Roman Statute, 2002 serves as the ICC’s foundational and governing document
3. It seeks to replace national courts of a country in crimes related to war and genocide

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Consider the following statements about ‘National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO)’

1. It is the nodal agency for inspecting the mills and granting certificates on plant health for export purposes
2. A phytosanitary certificate for export is issued by NPPO

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) With reference to ‘Sangai deer’, consider the following statements:

1. It is found only in Dachigam National Park
2. It is listed as a critically endangered species by the IUCN

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) With reference to ‘Biodiversity Heritage sites’, consider the following statements:

1. These are areas of rich biodiversity, which lie outside the protected area network under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 as amended.
2. They are notified by Central Government in consultation with State Government.
3. They are created under Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 2 and 3 only

Q.5) Consider the following statements about ‘International Humanitarian Law’

1. International humanitarian law applies to armed conflict, internal tensions or disturbances such as isolated acts of violence.
2. A major part of international humanitarian law is contained in the four Geneva Conventions of 1949
3. It protects those who do not take part in the fighting, such as civilians and medical and religious military personnel.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

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