IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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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
A concept of ‘absentee voter’ has been introduced by the Election Commission and given the facility of voting through postal ballot paper. ‘Absentee voter’ include –
- Class of persons who are employed in essential services notified by the Election Commission
- Senior citizens of 80 plus age
- Persons with disability
Choose correct answer:
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Solution (d)
By the Conduct of Elections (Amendment) Rules, 2019, ‘Absentee Voters’ have been given the facility of voting through postal ballot paper.
‘Absentee voter’ has been defined as a person belonging to the class of persons notified by the Election Commission comprising persons employed in essential services who, on account of the compulsion of their duties, are not able to be present in their polling station on the day of poll.
This category would also include senior citizens of 80 plus age and those belonging to the category of physically disabled (PWD).
These two categories of voters – senior citizen of more than 80 years of age and PwD electors marked in the electoral roll – will have now choice of voting either as absentee voter or as a regular voter on the poll day.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/postal-ballots-political-controversy-explained-6495861/
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Solution (d)
By the Conduct of Elections (Amendment) Rules, 2019, ‘Absentee Voters’ have been given the facility of voting through postal ballot paper.
‘Absentee voter’ has been defined as a person belonging to the class of persons notified by the Election Commission comprising persons employed in essential services who, on account of the compulsion of their duties, are not able to be present in their polling station on the day of poll.
This category would also include senior citizens of 80 plus age and those belonging to the category of physically disabled (PWD).
These two categories of voters – senior citizen of more than 80 years of age and PwD electors marked in the electoral roll – will have now choice of voting either as absentee voter or as a regular voter on the poll day.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/postal-ballots-political-controversy-explained-6495861/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Global Rights Index’ is released by –
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Solution (d)
On 18 June 2020, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released its Global Rights index, mapping international worker rights’ violations and naming the worst offending countries.
The findings of the report cover a wide range of abuses, including: violations of collective bargaining and the right to strike, excluding workers from joining unions, government surveillance on unions & their members, violence and killings and the limiting of freedom of speech.
India is among the 10 worst countries for working people, according to the seventh edition of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index that ranks 144 countries on the degree of respect for workers’ rights.
The ten worst countries for workers in 2020 are: Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypr, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Turkey and Zimbabwe.
Source: http://www.businessworld.in/article/India-ranks-among-10-worst-countries-for-working-people-ITUC/20-07-2020-299249/
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Solution (d)
On 18 June 2020, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released its Global Rights index, mapping international worker rights’ violations and naming the worst offending countries.
The findings of the report cover a wide range of abuses, including: violations of collective bargaining and the right to strike, excluding workers from joining unions, government surveillance on unions & their members, violence and killings and the limiting of freedom of speech.
India is among the 10 worst countries for working people, according to the seventh edition of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index that ranks 144 countries on the degree of respect for workers’ rights.
The ten worst countries for workers in 2020 are: Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypr, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Turkey and Zimbabwe.
Source: http://www.businessworld.in/article/India-ranks-among-10-worst-countries-for-working-people-ITUC/20-07-2020-299249/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Consumer Protection Act, 2019:
- Under this act, e-commerce platforms have to acknowledge the receipt of any consumer complaint within 48 hours and redress the complaint within one month from the date of receipt.
- It prohibits the e-commerce companies from manipulating the price of the goods or services to gain unreasonable profit through unjustified prices.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Consumer Protection Act,2019 came in to force from 20th July 2020.
The e-commerce portals will have to set up a robust consumer redressal mechanism as part of the rules under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
The e-commerce platforms also have to acknowledge the receipt of any consumer complaint within forty-eight hours and redress the complaint within one month from the date of receipt under this Act. And will also have to appoint a grievance officer for consumer grievance redressal.
It also prohibits the e-commerce companies from manipulating the price of the goods or services to gain unreasonable profit through unjustified prices.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tough-new-e-commerce-rules-kick-in-next-week/article32140542.ece
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Solution (c)
The Consumer Protection Act,2019 came in to force from 20th July 2020.
The e-commerce portals will have to set up a robust consumer redressal mechanism as part of the rules under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
The e-commerce platforms also have to acknowledge the receipt of any consumer complaint within forty-eight hours and redress the complaint within one month from the date of receipt under this Act. And will also have to appoint a grievance officer for consumer grievance redressal.
It also prohibits the e-commerce companies from manipulating the price of the goods or services to gain unreasonable profit through unjustified prices.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tough-new-e-commerce-rules-kick-in-next-week/article32140542.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the below pairs:
(Ports in news) : : (Associated country)
- Kyaukpyu port : : Iran
- Gwadar port : : Pakistan
- Hambantota port : : Sri Lanka
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Solution (b)
Kyaukpyu port is in Myanmar, which sits in the Bay of Bengal, where China has 70 percent stake.
Gwadar port in Pakistan sits on the mouth of Gulf of Oman.
China has stakes in Hambantota port in South Sri Lanka, which dominates the Indian Ocean.
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/four-sub-killer-p-8i-crafts-coming-to-india-next-year-then-talks-for-six-more/story-Y7jNhu6lZHU4dF2SXraU8M.html
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Solution (b)
Kyaukpyu port is in Myanmar, which sits in the Bay of Bengal, where China has 70 percent stake.
Gwadar port in Pakistan sits on the mouth of Gulf of Oman.
China has stakes in Hambantota port in South Sri Lanka, which dominates the Indian Ocean.
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/four-sub-killer-p-8i-crafts-coming-to-india-next-year-then-talks-for-six-more/story-Y7jNhu6lZHU4dF2SXraU8M.html
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following countries are a part of the Horn of Africa?
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Somalia
- Eritrea
Select the correct answer using code below
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Solution (d)
Observe the map given below
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Solution (d)
Observe the map given below
