CLAT Current Affairs & General Knowledge 4

Question 1

Which Indian legislation governs data protection and privacy rights as of 2023?

Accepted Answer

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Answer

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 was enacted to regulate how personal data of Indian citizens is processed and stored.

Question 2

The 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' initiative promoted by India aims to achieve what?

Accepted Answer

Create an interconnected solar energy grid across continents

Answer

This initiative proposes a global solar power grid that would allow countries to share solar energy across time zones, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Question 3

Which principle of international law holds that a state cannot invoke domestic law to justify a failure to perform an international obligation?

Accepted Answer

Pacta sunt servanda

Answer

Pacta sunt servanda, meaning 'agreements must be kept,' is codified in Article 26 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties and prohibits using domestic law as an excuse for non-performance.

Question 4

The Wage Code, 2019 consolidates how many existing labor laws?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The Code on Wages, 2019 consolidates four central laws: the Payment of Wages Act, the Minimum Wages Act, the Payment of Bonus Act, and the Equal Remuneration Act.

Question 5

Which country became the first to legally recognize cryptocurrency as legal tender?

Accepted Answer

El Salvador

Answer

El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021, requiring all businesses to accept it.

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