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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Al-Fashqa – Syria
- Lombardy – Italy
- Qom – Iran
- Bavaria – Germany
Select the correct code:
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Solution (b)
Al-Fashqa – Sudan
Lombardy – Italy
Qom – Iran
Bavaria – Germany
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Solution (b)
Al-Fashqa – Sudan
Lombardy – Italy
Qom – Iran
Bavaria – Germany
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to ‘2002 NN4’?
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Solution (a)
This asteroid is classified as a PHA, which means the asteroid has the potential to make threatening close approaches to the Earth. Asteroids with a minimum orbit intersection distance (MOID) of about 0.05 (AU is the distance between the Earth and the Sun and is roughly 150 million km), which is about 7,480,000 km or less and an absolute magnitude (H) of 22 (smaller than about 150 m or 500 feet in diameter) or less are considered PHAs.
Even so, it is not necessary that asteroids classified as PHAs will impact the Earth. “It only means there is a possibility for such a threat. By monitoring these PHAs and updating their orbits as new observations become available, we can better predict the close-approach statistics and thus their Earth-impact threat.
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Solution (a)
This asteroid is classified as a PHA, which means the asteroid has the potential to make threatening close approaches to the Earth. Asteroids with a minimum orbit intersection distance (MOID) of about 0.05 (AU is the distance between the Earth and the Sun and is roughly 150 million km), which is about 7,480,000 km or less and an absolute magnitude (H) of 22 (smaller than about 150 m or 500 feet in diameter) or less are considered PHAs.
Even so, it is not necessary that asteroids classified as PHAs will impact the Earth. “It only means there is a possibility for such a threat. By monitoring these PHAs and updating their orbits as new observations become available, we can better predict the close-approach statistics and thus their Earth-impact threat.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Ambarnaya’ river was in news recently. Where is it located?
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Solution (b)
Ambarnaya is a river in Siberia which flows in a northerly direction into Lake Pyasino.
Russia declared a state of emergency after a power plant fuel leak in its Arctic region caused 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil to escape into a local river, turning its surface crimson red. The Ambarnaya river, into which the oil has been discharged, is part of a network that flows into the environmentally sensitive Arctic Ocean.
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Solution (b)
Ambarnaya is a river in Siberia which flows in a northerly direction into Lake Pyasino.
Russia declared a state of emergency after a power plant fuel leak in its Arctic region caused 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil to escape into a local river, turning its surface crimson red. The Ambarnaya river, into which the oil has been discharged, is part of a network that flows into the environmentally sensitive Arctic Ocean.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Permafrost’.
- Ground that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years is considered permafrost.
- Permafrost is composed of rock, soil, sediments and varying amounts of ice that bind elements together.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Melting permafrost may have resulted in the leak of approximately 20,000 tonne diesel over 350 square metres of the 60-kilometre-long Ambarnaya river in Russia’s Norilsk — known as the country’s nickel capital.
The exact reason for the spill has not been ascertained yet, but the Norilsk Nickel Group — the company that owns the factory — claimed the leak occurred because of collapsing permafrost.
Ground that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years is considered permafrost, according to Colombia University in New York, United States.
Permafrost is composed of rock, soil, sediments and varying amounts of ice that bind elements together, according to the university. Some permafrost is frozen for tens, hundreds or even thousands of years.
Norilsk is constructed on permafrost and there is a threat to its existence because of melting ice due to climate change.
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Solution (c)
Melting permafrost may have resulted in the leak of approximately 20,000 tonne diesel over 350 square metres of the 60-kilometre-long Ambarnaya river in Russia’s Norilsk — known as the country’s nickel capital.
The exact reason for the spill has not been ascertained yet, but the Norilsk Nickel Group — the company that owns the factory — claimed the leak occurred because of collapsing permafrost.
Ground that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years is considered permafrost, according to Colombia University in New York, United States.
Permafrost is composed of rock, soil, sediments and varying amounts of ice that bind elements together, according to the university. Some permafrost is frozen for tens, hundreds or even thousands of years.
Norilsk is constructed on permafrost and there is a threat to its existence because of melting ice due to climate change.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Ordinance’
- It makes it mandatory for traders to make payments to farmers on the same day or within maximum three working days.
- It provides for establishment of an electronic trading transaction platform for facilitating inter-state or intra-state trade of scheduled “farmer’s produce” in a trade area.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Ordinance makes it mandatory for traders to make payments to farmers on the same day or within maximum three working days. It also provides for establishment of an electronic trading transaction platform for facilitating inter-state or intra-state trade of scheduled “farmer’s produce” in a trade area.
To bring clarity, the ordinance has defined the “trade area”. Under Section 2(m), a “trade area” has been defined as “any area or location, place of production, collection and aggregation including—farm gate; factory premises; warehouses; silos; cold storages; or any other structure or place, from where trade of farmers’ produce may be undertaken…” APMC mandis and private market yards have been excluded from the definition of trade area.
It states that no market fee or cess or levy under any state APMC Act or state law shall be levied on any farmer or trader or electronic trading and transaction platform for sale purchase of farmers’ produce.
Remember – The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Ordinance and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance both have penal provisions to safeguard farmers.
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Solution (c)
The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Ordinance makes it mandatory for traders to make payments to farmers on the same day or within maximum three working days. It also provides for establishment of an electronic trading transaction platform for facilitating inter-state or intra-state trade of scheduled “farmer’s produce” in a trade area.
To bring clarity, the ordinance has defined the “trade area”. Under Section 2(m), a “trade area” has been defined as “any area or location, place of production, collection and aggregation including—farm gate; factory premises; warehouses; silos; cold storages; or any other structure or place, from where trade of farmers’ produce may be undertaken…” APMC mandis and private market yards have been excluded from the definition of trade area.
It states that no market fee or cess or levy under any state APMC Act or state law shall be levied on any farmer or trader or electronic trading and transaction platform for sale purchase of farmers’ produce.
Remember – The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Ordinance and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance both have penal provisions to safeguard farmers.
