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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 regarding Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
- It is home to half of world’s volcanoes
- The volcanic island arcs are always parallel and seaward of the trenches
- The area contains Phillippine Plate, Cocos Plate and Nazca Plate
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ or Pacific rim, or the Circum-Pacific Belt, is an area along the Pacific Ocean that is characterised by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. It is home to about 75 per cent of the world’s volcanoes – more than 450 volcanoes. Also, about 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes occur here. The volcanic island arcs are parallel to, and always landward of, the trenches. For example, the island arc associated with the Aleutian Trench is represented by the long chain of volcanoes that make up the Aleutian Islands. The area is along several tectonic plates including the Pacific plate, Philippine Plate, Juan de Fuca plate, Cocos plate, Nazca plate, and North American plate. The movement of these plates or tectonic activity makes the area witness abundant earthquakes and tsunamis every year. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/tonga-volcano-eruption-pacific-ring-of-fire-explained-7731351/
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ or Pacific rim, or the Circum-Pacific Belt, is an area along the Pacific Ocean that is characterised by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. It is home to about 75 per cent of the world’s volcanoes – more than 450 volcanoes. Also, about 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes occur here. The volcanic island arcs are parallel to, and always landward of, the trenches. For example, the island arc associated with the Aleutian Trench is represented by the long chain of volcanoes that make up the Aleutian Islands. The area is along several tectonic plates including the Pacific plate, Philippine Plate, Juan de Fuca plate, Cocos plate, Nazca plate, and North American plate. The movement of these plates or tectonic activity makes the area witness abundant earthquakes and tsunamis every year. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/tonga-volcano-eruption-pacific-ring-of-fire-explained-7731351/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Aspidiotus Nerii’ a term recently seen in news is
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Solution(c)
Aspidiotus nerii is a species of armored scale insect with the common names Oleander scale and ivy scale. The species are pests of citrus, sago palm, oleander, English ivy, and palm, among others. It was recently found in apples imported from Iran.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/stop-import-of-iranian-apples-kashmir-dealers-tell-centre/article38304723.ece
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Solution(c)
Aspidiotus nerii is a species of armored scale insect with the common names Oleander scale and ivy scale. The species are pests of citrus, sago palm, oleander, English ivy, and palm, among others. It was recently found in apples imported from Iran.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/stop-import-of-iranian-apples-kashmir-dealers-tell-centre/article38304723.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National War Memorial’
- It honours all the soldiers who laid down their lives right from pre independence
- The memorial contains several concentric circles resembling ‘Chakravyuh’
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The National War Memorial in India is a national monument built to honour and remember soldiers of the Indian military who fought in armed conflicts of independent India. The names of armed forces personnel killed during the armed conflicts with Pakistan and China as well as the 1961 War in Goa, Operation Pawan, and other operations such as Operation Rakshak are inscribed on the memorial walls in golden letters. The Memorial has four concentric circles and a central obelisk, at the bottom of which burns an ‘eternal flame’ representing the immortal soldier The concentric circles are designed as a Chakravyuh, an ancient Indian war formation. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amar-jawan-jyoti-to-be-extinguished-after-50-years-merged-with-flame-at-national-war-memorial/article38299777.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The National War Memorial in India is a national monument built to honour and remember soldiers of the Indian military who fought in armed conflicts of independent India. The names of armed forces personnel killed during the armed conflicts with Pakistan and China as well as the 1961 War in Goa, Operation Pawan, and other operations such as Operation Rakshak are inscribed on the memorial walls in golden letters. The Memorial has four concentric circles and a central obelisk, at the bottom of which burns an ‘eternal flame’ representing the immortal soldier The concentric circles are designed as a Chakravyuh, an ancient Indian war formation. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amar-jawan-jyoti-to-be-extinguished-after-50-years-merged-with-flame-at-national-war-memorial/article38299777.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statement(s) regarding ‘Criminal Contempt of Court’ is/are correct
- Contempt of Court Act defines contempt and also lays down the procedure for prosecution
- The Permission of Attorney General/Advocate General is required for prosecution
- Truth is a valid defense according to the original act
Choose the appropriate code
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Contempt of Courts Act 1971 categorises the offence of contempt into civil and criminal contempt. The procedure for trying cases of contempt of court is provided in the Contempt of Courts Act 1971. When contemptuous acts or words are alleged to have occurred outside a courtroom, proceedings for contempt in the High Courts or Supreme Courts can only be carried out if with the permission of the relevant law officer. In the case of High Courts, the consent of the State’s Advocate General is required, and in the case of the Supreme Court, the consent of either the Attorney General of India or the Solicitor General of India is required.Otherwise, suo moto proceedings can be initiated. In 2006, the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 was amended to allow truth as a defense to contempt, provided that the person claiming this defence was acting in public interest Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ag-grants-consent-for-criminal-contempt-action-against-narasinghanand/article38305859.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Contempt of Courts Act 1971 categorises the offence of contempt into civil and criminal contempt. The procedure for trying cases of contempt of court is provided in the Contempt of Courts Act 1971. When contemptuous acts or words are alleged to have occurred outside a courtroom, proceedings for contempt in the High Courts or Supreme Courts can only be carried out if with the permission of the relevant law officer. In the case of High Courts, the consent of the State’s Advocate General is required, and in the case of the Supreme Court, the consent of either the Attorney General of India or the Solicitor General of India is required.Otherwise, suo moto proceedings can be initiated. In 2006, the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 was amended to allow truth as a defense to contempt, provided that the person claiming this defence was acting in public interest Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ag-grants-consent-for-criminal-contempt-action-against-narasinghanand/article38305859.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is/are possible application(s) of 5G technology
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Internet of things
- Aviation
Choose the correct code
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Self-driving cars are not very far from reality with the use of 5G wireless networks. High performance wireless network connectivity with low latency is significant for autonomous driving. 5G is the most efficient candidate for Internet of Things due to its flexibility, unused spectrum availability and low cost solutions for deployment. IoT can benefit from 5G networks in many areas like: smart home, logistics,health care The United States FAA has warned that radar altimeters on aircraft, which operate between 4.2 and 4.4 GHz, might be affected by 5G operations between 3.7 and 3.98 GHz. This is particularly an issue with older altimeters using RF filters. Electro-magnetic interference is an issue with 5G. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/explained-why-is-5g-rollout-a-problem-near-us-airports/article38311329.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Self-driving cars are not very far from reality with the use of 5G wireless networks. High performance wireless network connectivity with low latency is significant for autonomous driving. 5G is the most efficient candidate for Internet of Things due to its flexibility, unused spectrum availability and low cost solutions for deployment. IoT can benefit from 5G networks in many areas like: smart home, logistics,health care The United States FAA has warned that radar altimeters on aircraft, which operate between 4.2 and 4.4 GHz, might be affected by 5G operations between 3.7 and 3.98 GHz. This is particularly an issue with older altimeters using RF filters. Electro-magnetic interference is an issue with 5G. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/explained-why-is-5g-rollout-a-problem-near-us-airports/article38311329.ece
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