Daily Current Quiz -UPSC :9 Sep ,2024

Which of the following statements regarding the composition of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is/are correct?

The NGT is headed by a Chairperson who must be a former judge of the Supreme Court or High Court.
The Chairperson and members of NGT are appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
The NGT has both judicial and expert members to ensure a balanced approach in decision-making.

Only 1 and 2

Only 2 and 3

Only 1 and 3

Only 1

Which of the following correctly describes the goals of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative?

Water conservation and rainwater harvesting through public involvement.
Promoting wastewater treatment at the household level.
Ensuring water security by focusing on rejuvenation of traditional water bodies.

1 only

1 & 2 only

1 & 3 only

All

Which of the following statements about the National Perspective Plan (NPP) are correct?

The NPP was launched in 1980 to promote the interlinking of rivers in India.
It aims to transfer water from surplus basins to deficit basins.
The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was established to implement the NPP.

Options:

Only statement 1 is correct

Only statements 1 and 2 are correct

Only statements 2 and 3 are correct

All statements are correct

Which of the following statements best describe tax terrorism?

Tax terrorism refers to the misuse of tax laws to harass taxpayers and create fear of excessive taxation.
It involves fair and balanced taxation policies aimed at increasing government revenue.
It typically results from ambiguous tax laws, discretionary power of tax authorities, and lack of taxpayer rights.

1 & 3

1 & 2

2 & 3

All