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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
‘Carbon bombs’ seen in news is used in the context of
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Solution(d)
A group of environmentalists, lawyers, and activists have come together to identify and ‘defuse carbon bombs’– coal, oil and gas projects that have the potential to contribute significantly to global warming. Defining the term in its report, The Guardian said that it is “an oil or gas project that will result in at least a billion tonnes of CO2 emissions over its lifetime.”
Context – The term was in news
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Solution(d)
A group of environmentalists, lawyers, and activists have come together to identify and ‘defuse carbon bombs’– coal, oil and gas projects that have the potential to contribute significantly to global warming. Defining the term in its report, The Guardian said that it is “an oil or gas project that will result in at least a billion tonnes of CO2 emissions over its lifetime.”
Context – The term was in news
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Environment Protection Index’
- It is a biennial index published by United Nations Environment Programme
- India is the best performing country in the South Asian region
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The EPI, a biennial index, was started in 2002 as Environmental Sustainability Index. EPI is published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network India was ranked last among 180 countries that have been ranked With a score of 18.9, India’s 180th ranking comes after Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Myanmar — the bottom five together make up the poorest performing countries for environmental health. India has also scored low on rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness India was ranked 168th in EPI-2020, with a score of 27.6 Context – The index was released recently
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The EPI, a biennial index, was started in 2002 as Environmental Sustainability Index. EPI is published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network India was ranked last among 180 countries that have been ranked With a score of 18.9, India’s 180th ranking comes after Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Myanmar — the bottom five together make up the poorest performing countries for environmental health. India has also scored low on rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness India was ranked 168th in EPI-2020, with a score of 27.6 Context – The index was released recently
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Defence Acquisition Council’, consider the following statements
- It is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services
- Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) is the chairman of the council
- It will oversee all activities related to indigenous manufacture flowing from the ‘Buy & Make’ and ‘Make’ concerning import and Transfer of Technology (ToT)
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Defence Acquisition Council is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry. It decides on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and the Indian Coast Guard. The Minister of Defence is the Chairman of the Council. Members include: Raksha Rajya Mantris (RRMs) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) (when appointed) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Defence Secretary Secretary Dept. of Defence Production and Supplies Secretary, Defence Research and Development Secretary, Defence Finance Vice Chief of Defence Staff (when appointed)/CISC Special Secretary (Acquisition) The Defence Production Board will oversee all activities related to indigenous manufacture, under the Department of Defence Production, flowing from the ‘Buy & Make’ and ‘Make’ decisions of the DAC concerning import and Transfer of Technology (ToT). Context – The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several capital acquisition projects of the Indian defence forces.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Defence Acquisition Council is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry. It decides on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and the Indian Coast Guard. The Minister of Defence is the Chairman of the Council. Members include: Raksha Rajya Mantris (RRMs) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) (when appointed) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Defence Secretary Secretary Dept. of Defence Production and Supplies Secretary, Defence Research and Development Secretary, Defence Finance Vice Chief of Defence Staff (when appointed)/CISC Special Secretary (Acquisition) The Defence Production Board will oversee all activities related to indigenous manufacture, under the Department of Defence Production, flowing from the ‘Buy & Make’ and ‘Make’ decisions of the DAC concerning import and Transfer of Technology (ToT). Context – The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several capital acquisition projects of the Indian defence forces.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kheer Bhavani Temple’
- The current form of the temple was built under Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir
- The mention of Kheer Bhawani is found in Kalhana’s Rajtarangini
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The current form of the spring, temple pond, and temple were built under Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir in the 1910s. Maharaja Hari Singh further renovated the temple. The mention of Kheer Bhawani is found in Kalhana’s Rajtarangini. Kalhana writes that the sacred spring of Tula Mula is situated in a marshy ground.It is also mentioned in the Bhrigu Samhita. Context – Around 18,000 Kashmiri Pandits and other devotees visited the Kheer Bhavani temple in Kashmir Valley’s Ganderbal district on Jyeshtha Ashtami.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The current form of the spring, temple pond, and temple were built under Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir in the 1910s. Maharaja Hari Singh further renovated the temple. The mention of Kheer Bhawani is found in Kalhana’s Rajtarangini. Kalhana writes that the sacred spring of Tula Mula is situated in a marshy ground.It is also mentioned in the Bhrigu Samhita. Context – Around 18,000 Kashmiri Pandits and other devotees visited the Kheer Bhavani temple in Kashmir Valley’s Ganderbal district on Jyeshtha Ashtami.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Labour Conference’
- The broad policies of the International Labour Organization are set by the ILC which meets once in two years
- This Conference brings together governments, worker’s and employer’s delegates of the ILO member States
- It also adopts the Organization’s budget and elects the Governing Body
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The broad policies of the ILO are set by the International Labour Conference, which meets once a year in June, in Geneva, Switzerland. This annual Conference brings together governments’, workers’ and employer’s delegates of the ILO member States. This annual Conference brings together governments’, workers’ and employer’s delegates of the ILO member States. Each member State is represented by a delegation consisting of two government delegates, an employer delegate, a worker delegate, and their respective advisers. Often called an international parliament of labour, the Conference establishes and adopts international labour standards and is a forum for discussion of key social and labour questions. It also adopts the Organization’s budget and elects the Governing Body. Context – ILC is being held in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The broad policies of the ILO are set by the International Labour Conference, which meets once a year in June, in Geneva, Switzerland. This annual Conference brings together governments’, workers’ and employer’s delegates of the ILO member States. This annual Conference brings together governments’, workers’ and employer’s delegates of the ILO member States. Each member State is represented by a delegation consisting of two government delegates, an employer delegate, a worker delegate, and their respective advisers. Often called an international parliament of labour, the Conference establishes and adopts international labour standards and is a forum for discussion of key social and labour questions. It also adopts the Organization’s budget and elects the Governing Body. Context – ILC is being held in Geneva, Switzerland.
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