Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 01 September 2023

1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

1. NGT is a statutory body established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
2. The Tribunal shall be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
3. The Chairperson is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI).

How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about red sand boa.

1. It is a venomous snake and is one of the most common causes of snake-bite related deaths in the Indian subcontinent.
2. Unlike most snakes, the tail is almost as thick as the body and gives the reptile the appearance of being “double-headed”.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Artificial Intelligence technologies

1. Existing artificial intelligence capabilities are referred to as strong AI
2. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is considered to be narrow artificial intelligence (AI)
3. Chat GPT is an example of a narrow AI

How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Green Crackers:
1. Green crackers do not contain chemicals such as lithium, antimony, mercury, arsenic and lead.
2. e-crackers, the latest version, produces the same light and sound as traditional firecrackers without emitting any of the hazardous smoke that spike air pollution.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

5. N S Vishwanathan panel is related to which of the following?

6. With reference to cultural history of ancient India, Moovar Ula, Kalingathu Parani, are related with: