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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 ‘Gen Next Democracy Network’
- The programme showcases the functioning of Indian democracy to youth from democratic countries
- It is conducted by the Ministry of External Affairs and NITI Aayog
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Youth from democratic countries come to India under the Gen Next Democracy Network programme. During the programme, they get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy. It is conducted by The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). It is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India. The ICCR Headquarter is situated in New Delhi. Context – Indian Council for Cultural Relations’s (ICCR) ten days programme Gen Next Democracy Network concluded.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Youth from democratic countries come to India under the Gen Next Democracy Network programme. During the programme, they get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy. It is conducted by The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). It is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India. The ICCR Headquarter is situated in New Delhi. Context – Indian Council for Cultural Relations’s (ICCR) ten days programme Gen Next Democracy Network concluded.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘PM Cares scholarship scheme’
- The scheme provides scholarship to children who have lost both the Parents or legal Guardian or Adoptive Parents to COVID-19 pandemic
- It is a central sector scheme under Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The scholarship will be disbursed through DBT to the Children from class 1 to class 12
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The scheme aims to provide scholarship assistance to such Children who have lost both the Parents or legal Guardian or Adoptive Parents or Surviving Parent to COVID-19 pandemic to continue their education without any hindrance. It is launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment as a central sector scheme Under the Scheme Scholarship allowance would be ₹20,000/- per child per annum which will comprise monthly allowance of ₹1,000 per month and Annual academic allowance of Rs. 8,000 to cover the entire school fees, cost of the books and uniform, shoes and other educational equipment . The Scholarship will be disbursed through DBT to the Children from Class 1std until they pass out the 12 std Class Context – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Scholarship for PM CARES Children Scheme on 30th May, 2022
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The scheme aims to provide scholarship assistance to such Children who have lost both the Parents or legal Guardian or Adoptive Parents or Surviving Parent to COVID-19 pandemic to continue their education without any hindrance. It is launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment as a central sector scheme Under the Scheme Scholarship allowance would be ₹20,000/- per child per annum which will comprise monthly allowance of ₹1,000 per month and Annual academic allowance of Rs. 8,000 to cover the entire school fees, cost of the books and uniform, shoes and other educational equipment . The Scholarship will be disbursed through DBT to the Children from Class 1std until they pass out the 12 std Class Context – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Scholarship for PM CARES Children Scheme on 30th May, 2022
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Red Sanders is a flora-species that is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh
- It falls under critically endangered list in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List
- The export of Red Sanders from India is prohibited as per the Foreign Trade Policy
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Red Sanders is a flora-species that is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh It falls under ‘endangered list’ in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Red Sanders is also listed in Appendix-II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Its rich hue and therapeutic properties are responsible for its high demand across Asia, particularly China, for use in cosmetics, medicinal products and high-end furniture/woodcraft. The export of Red Sanders from India is prohibited as per the Foreign Trade Policy
Context – Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 14.63 MT of Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under Operation Rakth Chandan
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Red Sanders is a flora-species that is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh It falls under ‘endangered list’ in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Red Sanders is also listed in Appendix-II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Its rich hue and therapeutic properties are responsible for its high demand across Asia, particularly China, for use in cosmetics, medicinal products and high-end furniture/woodcraft. The export of Red Sanders from India is prohibited as per the Foreign Trade Policy
Context – Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 14.63 MT of Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under Operation Rakth Chandan
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, consider the following statements
- The Act impose obligation on banking companies and financial institutions to verify identity of clients, maintain records and furnish information to Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND)
- The Adjudicating Authority appointed by the central government is bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure,1908
- Orders of the Adjudicating Authority can be appealed only in the Supreme Court
Choose the INCORRECT statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 It is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from money-laundering.
The Act and Rules notified (both came into force with effect from 2005) there under impose obligation on banking companies, financial institutions and intermediaries to verify identity of clients, maintain records and furnish information in prescribed form to Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND).
Adjudicating authority: The Adjudicating Authority is the authority appointed by the central government through notification to exercise jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred under PMLA.
It decides whether any of the property attached or seized is involved in money laundering.
It shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure,1908, but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to the other provisions of PMLA.
Appellate tribunal: It is the body appointed by the Government of India and given the power to hear appeals against the orders of the Adjudicating Authority and any other authority under the Act.
Orders of the tribunal can be appealed in the appropriate High Court (for that jurisdiction) and finally to the Supreme Court (SC) of India.
Context – The Delhi Health Minister was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly misleading investigations and transferring proceeds of crime, which is a serious offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 It is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from money-laundering.
The Act and Rules notified (both came into force with effect from 2005) there under impose obligation on banking companies, financial institutions and intermediaries to verify identity of clients, maintain records and furnish information in prescribed form to Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND).
Adjudicating authority: The Adjudicating Authority is the authority appointed by the central government through notification to exercise jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred under PMLA.
It decides whether any of the property attached or seized is involved in money laundering.
It shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure,1908, but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to the other provisions of PMLA.
Appellate tribunal: It is the body appointed by the Government of India and given the power to hear appeals against the orders of the Adjudicating Authority and any other authority under the Act.
Orders of the tribunal can be appealed in the appropriate High Court (for that jurisdiction) and finally to the Supreme Court (SC) of India.
Context – The Delhi Health Minister was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly misleading investigations and transferring proceeds of crime, which is a serious offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘NADI Conclave’ which took place recently is related to
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Solution(b)
NADI, meaning river, is an initiative to articulate and activate a collective vision of sub-regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region and with South East Asia. It recognises the region south of Himalayas from Ganga and Brahmaputra to Mekong as a contiguity of river basins with common challenges that require close cooperation beyond their political borders. NADI is also aimed at building confidence in the key role of India’s north-eastern region taking forward strategic initiatives for energy and water security in the neighbourhood and in the Bay of Bengal region, leading towards a vibrant and secure Indo-Pacific.
Context – Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence conference took place recently
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Solution(b)
NADI, meaning river, is an initiative to articulate and activate a collective vision of sub-regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region and with South East Asia. It recognises the region south of Himalayas from Ganga and Brahmaputra to Mekong as a contiguity of river basins with common challenges that require close cooperation beyond their political borders. NADI is also aimed at building confidence in the key role of India’s north-eastern region taking forward strategic initiatives for energy and water security in the neighbourhood and in the Bay of Bengal region, leading towards a vibrant and secure Indo-Pacific.
Context – Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence conference took place recently
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