Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23 March 2022

d) Groundwater

The World Water Day 2022 Theme is “Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible”. The groundwater is the largest source of fresh and usable water in the world. It meets the domestic, agricultural and industrial water needs in many parts of the world that lack adequate surface water supplies.

d) 1, 2, 3

Generally, there are four paths to investigate and determine war crimes.

One is through the International Criminal Court.
A second option would be if the United Nations turns its work on the inquiry commission over to a hybrid international war crimes tribunal.
A third would be to create a tribunal or court by a group of interested or concerned states.
Finally, some countries have their own laws for prosecuting war crimes.

c) Sixth

World Water Day is observed on March 22 to raise awareness about the importance of water and sensitise people to conserve water.
The focus of World Water Day is to aid the achievement of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal’ (SDG) 6, which is to ensure safe water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day this year is “Groundwater, making the invisible visible”.

b) 2 only

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST):

NCST was set up with effect from 19th February, 2004 by amending Article 338 and by inserting a new article 338A in the Constitution through the 89th Constitution Amendment Act, 2003. Hence, it is a constitutional body. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
Article 338A inter-alia gives powers to the NCST to oversee the implementation of various safeguards provided to STs under the Constitution or under any other law for time being in force or under any other order to the Government and to evaluate the working of such safeguards.
It consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and 3 other Members who are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
At least one member should be a woman.
The Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and the other Members hold office for a term of 3 years.
The members are not eligible for appointment for more than two terms.

a) March 22nd

Bihar Diwas is celebrated every year on March 22 to mark the formation of the state of Bihar. It was on March 23, 1912, the Britishers carved out the state from Bengal. Bihar Diwas is celebrated as a public holiday in the state. The 2022 theme of the day is ‘Jal, Jeevan, Hariyali’, signifying the prosperity in the state which is also rich in its cultural heritage.