Daily UPSC Prelims Current affairs – April 2-3, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC):
- The Chairperson of the Commission is appointed by the President of India.
- The conditions of service and tenure of office of the members are the same as those of the Election Commission.
- The Commission has the same powers as a Civil Court.
- The President of India drafts rules to regulate the Commission’s procedure.
- The Commission has the power to summon and enforce the attendance of any person from any part of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC):
- NCBC is a constitutional body.
- The Commission was set up as a result of the Indra Sawhney case.
- NCBC was initially established as a statutory body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following pairs relating to countries and their capitals:
- Bahrain – Manama
- Oman – Muscat
- Mali – Bamako
- Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou
Which of the pairs listed above is / are correct?