Prelims Marathon – Acts & Amendments – November 20th – 2023

In which of the following area/s, one-third of all seats for women through women reservation bill, 2023?
1.Lok Sabha
2.State legislative assemblies
3.The Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023:
1.It repeals the Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008.
2.It provides for establishing the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:
1.It will apply to the processing of digital personal data within India outside India.
2.Personal data may be processed only for a lawful purpose upon consent of an individual.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are part of National Capital Civil Services Authority?
1.Prime Minister
2.Chief Minister
3.Principal Home Secretary of Delhi
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the “Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Act, 2023”:
1.The act amends the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017.
2.The act classifies the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai as IIM, Mumbai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the “Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment act, 2023”:
1.It amends the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002.
2.The maximum area for undertaking exploration under a single composite license will be 60 minutes latitude by 60 minutes longitude.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the “Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023”:
1.The Act allows pitting, trenching, drilling, and sub-surface excavation as part of reconnaissance.
2.The Act introduces an exploration license, which will authorize either reconnaissance or prospecting, or both activities for specified minerals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a Nordic country?

The “Guru Ghasidas National Park” is recently seen in news located at?