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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
Consider the following statements
- Iron deficiency in the Indian diet is a universal problem.
- Iron increases the risk of non-communicable diseases.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Iron deficiency in the Indian diet is not a universal problem: the Indian requirement for iron has been lowered by half to two-thirds in 2020. Iron increases the risk for many non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and even high blood cholesterol. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/inescapable-risks-of-mandatory-iron-fortification/article37986787.ece
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Iron deficiency in the Indian diet is not a universal problem: the Indian requirement for iron has been lowered by half to two-thirds in 2020. Iron increases the risk for many non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and even high blood cholesterol. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/inescapable-risks-of-mandatory-iron-fortification/article37986787.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following legislations prescribe the age of 18 years for the bride and 21 years for the groom?
- The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
- The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
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Solution (b)
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, prescribe the age of 18 years for the bride and 21 years for the groom. The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, allows marriage if the boy and the girl have attained puberty. The Special Marriage Act, 1954, which governs inter-faith marriages also lays down 18 years for women and 21 years for men as the age of marriage. There is also the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which prohibits marriage below 18 years for women and 21 years for men.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-is-raising-marriage-age-enough-to-help-girls/article37988102.ece
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Solution (b)
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, prescribe the age of 18 years for the bride and 21 years for the groom. The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, allows marriage if the boy and the girl have attained puberty. The Special Marriage Act, 1954, which governs inter-faith marriages also lays down 18 years for women and 21 years for men as the age of marriage. There is also the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which prohibits marriage below 18 years for women and 21 years for men.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-is-raising-marriage-age-enough-to-help-girls/article37988102.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The ‘FL-2027’ which was in news recently is a variety of
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Solution (b)
The FL-2027 variety of potatoes, used in Lays potato chips, came to the limelight in April 2019, when it became the centrepiece for a David vs Goliath fight in the potato belt of northern Gujarat. Introduced to India in 2009, the potato was grown by about 12,000 farmers with whom the company had an exclusive contract to sell seeds and buy back their produce. In 2016, the company registered the variety under the PPV&FR Act, 2001.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/explained-what-will-be-the-impact-of-pepsico-verdict/article37988124.ece
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Solution (b)
The FL-2027 variety of potatoes, used in Lays potato chips, came to the limelight in April 2019, when it became the centrepiece for a David vs Goliath fight in the potato belt of northern Gujarat. Introduced to India in 2009, the potato was grown by about 12,000 farmers with whom the company had an exclusive contract to sell seeds and buy back their produce. In 2016, the company registered the variety under the PPV&FR Act, 2001.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/explained-what-will-be-the-impact-of-pepsico-verdict/article37988124.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Canine Parvovirus’.
- It is highly contagious and affects all dogs.
- It cannot be prevented through vaccination.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
The parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that dogs can get. It has a 90 percent mortality rate, but can be prevented with proper vaccination.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-parvovirus-that-has-affected-over-2000-dogs-in-maharashtras-amaravati-city-767876/
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Solution (a)
The parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that dogs can get. It has a 90 percent mortality rate, but can be prevented with proper vaccination.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-parvovirus-that-has-affected-over-2000-dogs-in-maharashtras-amaravati-city-767876/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Operation Freefly – Illegal trade of live birds
- Operation Wetmark – Prohibition of sale of meat of wild animals
- Operation Birbil – Curb illegal trade in wild cat and wild bird species
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Solution (d)
WCCB conducted “Operation Birbil” to curb illegal trade in wild cat and wild bird species.
WCCB conducted “Operation Freefly” on illegal trade of live birds and “Operation Wetmark” to ensure prohibition of sale of meat of wild animals in wet markets across the country.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/2054-cases-registered-for-killing-trafficking-of-wild-animals/article37934115.ece
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Solution (d)
WCCB conducted “Operation Birbil” to curb illegal trade in wild cat and wild bird species.
WCCB conducted “Operation Freefly” on illegal trade of live birds and “Operation Wetmark” to ensure prohibition of sale of meat of wild animals in wet markets across the country.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/2054-cases-registered-for-killing-trafficking-of-wild-animals/article37934115.ece
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