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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
”Yanadi”, a tribe which is seen in news is native to
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Solution(c)
The Yenadis also spelled Yanadi are one of the Scheduled tribes of India. They live in Andhra Pradesh in Nellore, Chittoor and Prakasam districts.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/reovirus-wreaks-havoc-on-wild-crab-cultivation-in-ap/article38121084.ece
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The Yenadis also spelled Yanadi are one of the Scheduled tribes of India. They live in Andhra Pradesh in Nellore, Chittoor and Prakasam districts.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/reovirus-wreaks-havoc-on-wild-crab-cultivation-in-ap/article38121084.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Competition Commission of India’
- It comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- An appeal against the judgement of CCI goes to the High Court of the respective state
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India. It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002. The Central Government has notified a Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) to hear and dispose of appeals against any direction issued or decision made or order passed by the Commission under specified sections of the Act. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/indias-future-retail-asks-court-to-declare-arbitration-with-amazon-illegal/article38099697.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India. It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002. The Central Government has notified a Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) to hear and dispose of appeals against any direction issued or decision made or order passed by the Commission under specified sections of the Act. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/indias-future-retail-asks-court-to-declare-arbitration-with-amazon-illegal/article38099697.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Malacca Strait’ lies in the basin of which of the following countries
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The Strait of Malacca or Straits of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, 580 mi (930 km) in length, between the Malay Peninsula (Peninsular Malaysia) and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific oceans, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-bottom-line-in-blinkens-foray-into-southeast-asia/article38119405.ece
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The Strait of Malacca or Straits of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, 580 mi (930 km) in length, between the Malay Peninsula (Peninsular Malaysia) and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific oceans, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-bottom-line-in-blinkens-foray-into-southeast-asia/article38119405.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘S-Gene Target Failure Strategy’
- The test checks for S-Gene and its absence indicates a negative result for COVID-19
- It is one of the proxy indicators to diagnose COVID-19
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct An S-gene failure does not mean a result is negative, only that the S gene was not detected. The S-Gene dropout or as we say the S-gene target failure or SGTF is one of the proxy indicators to (ascertain) whether or not it is the Omicron variant. But this is not necessarily so as the ultimate diagnostic tool is distinct for gene mutation Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/icmr-approves-india-made-kit-to-detect-omicron/article38112784.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct An S-gene failure does not mean a result is negative, only that the S gene was not detected. The S-Gene dropout or as we say the S-gene target failure or SGTF is one of the proxy indicators to (ascertain) whether or not it is the Omicron variant. But this is not necessarily so as the ultimate diagnostic tool is distinct for gene mutation Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/icmr-approves-india-made-kit-to-detect-omicron/article38112784.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- India is the second largest consumer of gold after China.
- Import of gold into India has been consistently increasing over the last five years.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect India is the world’s second largest consumer of gold after China Gold imports fell in FY -2020 after three continuous years of rise and is increasing again in this fiscal. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/imports-made-up-86-of-2016-20-india-gold-supply/article37917284.ece
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect India is the world’s second largest consumer of gold after China Gold imports fell in FY -2020 after three continuous years of rise and is increasing again in this fiscal. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/imports-made-up-86-of-2016-20-india-gold-supply/article37917284.ece
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