IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 155
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Indian Imperial Association’ is associated with
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Solution (b)
The Indian Imperial Association of Fiji (I.I.A.) was active in Fiji during the last years of the indenture system, safeguarding the interests of and assisting in the improvement of the Indian community.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-manilal-doctor-mahatma-gandhi-overseas-work-6208393/
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The Indian Imperial Association of Fiji (I.I.A.) was active in Fiji during the last years of the indenture system, safeguarding the interests of and assisting in the improvement of the Indian community.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-manilal-doctor-mahatma-gandhi-overseas-work-6208393/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The Indian Settler’ newspaper.
- It was started in South Africa.
- It was started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1911.
Select the correct statements
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Manilal Doctor’.
- He fought for the rights of Indian-origin people in Mauritius and Fiji.
- He helped establish the Arya Samaj in Mauritius.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
January 8 was the death anniversary of Manilal Doctor, the colonial-era barrister who fought for the rights of Indian-origin people in Mauritius and Fiji. An associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Doctor is known for his efforts towards helping abolish the indentured labour system that Indian immigrants in many parts of the British Empire were subjected to.
He founded ‘The Hindustani’ newspaper in Mauritius, which had the motto “Liberty of Individuals! Fraternity of Men!!! Equality of Race!!!”.
Doctor also helped establish the Arya Samaj in Mauritius. He returned to India in 1911.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-manilal-doctor-mahatma-gandhi-overseas-work-6208393/
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Solution (c)
January 8 was the death anniversary of Manilal Doctor, the colonial-era barrister who fought for the rights of Indian-origin people in Mauritius and Fiji. An associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Doctor is known for his efforts towards helping abolish the indentured labour system that Indian immigrants in many parts of the British Empire were subjected to.
He founded ‘The Hindustani’ newspaper in Mauritius, which had the motto “Liberty of Individuals! Fraternity of Men!!! Equality of Race!!!”.
Doctor also helped establish the Arya Samaj in Mauritius. He returned to India in 1911.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-manilal-doctor-mahatma-gandhi-overseas-work-6208393/
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Indian indentured labours were transported to which of the following colonies?
- British
- French
- Dutch
Select the correct code:
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Solution (d)
An early version of indentured labour system began in 1815, when a group of convicts were shipped to Mauritius from India. But the system actually commenced in 1834 with 75 indentured labourers from Calcutta and Bombay shipped to Mauritius by Gillanders, Arbuthnot and Co. British Guyana on mainland South America began to import labourers in 1838 and over the next few decades, Indian indentured labourers were being transported to all parts of the globe wooed by the British, French and Dutch, even as slavery began to be outlawed both in Europe as well as in the colonies administered by European powers.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-manilal-doctor-mahatma-gandhi-overseas-work-6208393/
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Solution (d)
An early version of indentured labour system began in 1815, when a group of convicts were shipped to Mauritius from India. But the system actually commenced in 1834 with 75 indentured labourers from Calcutta and Bombay shipped to Mauritius by Gillanders, Arbuthnot and Co. British Guyana on mainland South America began to import labourers in 1838 and over the next few decades, Indian indentured labourers were being transported to all parts of the globe wooed by the British, French and Dutch, even as slavery began to be outlawed both in Europe as well as in the colonies administered by European powers.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-manilal-doctor-mahatma-gandhi-overseas-work-6208393/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Operation Sankalp’
- It was launched to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the South China Sea.
- It was launched by the Indian Navy.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (b)
In the backdrop of the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, post attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman in Jun 19, Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations, code named Op SANKALP, in the Gulf Region on 19 Jun 19 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian Navy warships and aircraft were deployed to establish presence, provide a sense of reassurance to the Indian merchantmen, monitor the ongoing situation and respond to any emergent crises. One war ship is presently deployed for Operation SANKALP.
The operation is being progressed in close coordination with all stakeholders including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and DG, Shipping. Regular Inter-Ministerial meetings have been held to review the evolving Maritime Security Situation in the Gulf region.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1598858
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Solution (b)
In the backdrop of the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, post attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman in Jun 19, Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations, code named Op SANKALP, in the Gulf Region on 19 Jun 19 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian Navy warships and aircraft were deployed to establish presence, provide a sense of reassurance to the Indian merchantmen, monitor the ongoing situation and respond to any emergent crises. One war ship is presently deployed for Operation SANKALP.
The operation is being progressed in close coordination with all stakeholders including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and DG, Shipping. Regular Inter-Ministerial meetings have been held to review the evolving Maritime Security Situation in the Gulf region.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1598858
