Current Affairs Quiz-5

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Supreme Court’s directives on mob lynching?

• The Supreme Court directed State governments to provide year-wise data on complaints filed, FIRs registered, and court proceedings related to incidents of mob violence and lynchings.
• The Supreme Court highlighted the dangers of mob violence, including escalating incidents influenced by intolerance, misinformation, and fake news.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding non-performing assets (NPAs) in the Indian banking sector?

• NPAs refer to loans or advances that have been defaulted by borrowers and are classified as non-performing due to the borrower’s inability to fulfill repayment obligations.
• Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) is derived by adding the provision amount to the GNPA, which represents the funds set aside by banks or financial institutions to cover potential losses arising from NPAs.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the regulation of Over-the-Top (OTT) communication services by regulatory bodies like TRAI:

• Regulatory bodies face challenges in keeping up with the rapid technological advancements and their implications in the OTT landscape.
• Convergence of services in the digital realm has made it easier for regulatory bodies to effectively regulate OTT communication services.
• Uniform regulations for OTT services can be easily implemented across jurisdictions due to the global nature of the internet.

How many of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

Consider the following:

Statement: The term “Global South” emerged as a classification based on shared histories of colonization and similar socioeconomic indicators.

Assertion: The Global South refers to countries that have experienced imperialism and colonial rule, leading to higher levels of poverty and income inequality.