Daily Prelims Quiz : Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

Consider the following statements regarding the Civil Registration System (CRS) in India:

1. The CRS has achieved 100% coverage in death registrations across all Indian states.

2. The 2021 CRS data indicated significant underreporting of COVID-related deaths.

3. CRS data is annually published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

4. Delayed release of CRS data limits effective policymaking and public health planning.
   How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to India's evolving digital laws, consider the following:

1. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 provides penalties for unlawful doxing.

2. Courts in India have ruled that publishing personal information without consent violates Article 21.

3. India currently has no guidelines for social media intermediaries.

4. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaces sections of the IPC that address cybercrime.
   How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following with reference to India’s higher education challenges:

1. The UGC was originally designed as a coordinating body, not a regulatory authority.

2. Recent trends indicate greater funding for social sciences than for STEM fields.

3. Non-academic Vice-Chancellors are often appointed in public universities.

4. Bureaucratic interference in university functioning can weaken academic freedom.
   How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following regarding India’s e-waste management system:

1. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 provide a minimum price for EPR credits.

2. India recycles over 80% of its e-waste through formal channels.

3. Informal sector recycling poses environmental and public health risks.

4. Floor pricing for EPR encourages safe and certified recycling practices.
   How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following with reference to India-Pakistan ceasefire diplomacy:

1. The ceasefire was announced jointly by both countries in Parliament.

2. The United States played a role in de-escalation through backchannel diplomacy.

3. India maintained a policy of non-engagement on Kashmir with third parties.

4. Civilian evacuations were part of India's internal preparedness strategy.
   How many of the above statements are correct?