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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 with respect to ‘National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)’
- It is responsible for collating data from the standalone databases of the various agencies and ministries of the Indian government
- It is exempted from the purview of Right to Information Act of 2005
- It is a central agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect NATGRID is an intelligence sharing network that collates data from the standalone databases of the various agencies and ministries of the Indian government. It is a counter terrorism measure that collects and collates a host of information from government databases including tax and bank account details, credit/debit card transactions, visa and immigration records and itineraries of rail and air travel. It links intelligence and investigation agencies and is exempted from the Right to Information Act, 2005 under sub-section (2) of Section 24. Unlike the NIA which are central agencies, the NATGRID is essentially a tool that enables security agencies to locate and obtain relevant information on terror suspects from pooled data sets of various organizations and services in the country. Context – A new CEO was appointed for NATGRID
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect NATGRID is an intelligence sharing network that collates data from the standalone databases of the various agencies and ministries of the Indian government. It is a counter terrorism measure that collects and collates a host of information from government databases including tax and bank account details, credit/debit card transactions, visa and immigration records and itineraries of rail and air travel. It links intelligence and investigation agencies and is exempted from the Right to Information Act, 2005 under sub-section (2) of Section 24. Unlike the NIA which are central agencies, the NATGRID is essentially a tool that enables security agencies to locate and obtain relevant information on terror suspects from pooled data sets of various organizations and services in the country. Context – A new CEO was appointed for NATGRID
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Burmagomphus chaukulensis’ a species which was seen in news recently is a
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Solution(d)
Dragonfly enthusiasts have recorded the presence of a rare dragonfly that was hitherto unseen in Kerala. The new species can be separated from its congeners by the markings on the lateral thorax and peculiar shape of anal appendages. This species is known to be endemic to the Western Ghats. It was discovered in Maharashtra earlier this year.
Context – Rare dragonfly was spotted in Kerala.
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Solution(d)
Dragonfly enthusiasts have recorded the presence of a rare dragonfly that was hitherto unseen in Kerala. The new species can be separated from its congeners by the markings on the lateral thorax and peculiar shape of anal appendages. This species is known to be endemic to the Western Ghats. It was discovered in Maharashtra earlier this year.
Context – Rare dragonfly was spotted in Kerala.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘National Chambal Sanctuary’, consider the following statements
- It houses the critically endangered Gharial and the endangered Ganges River dolphin
- It is located near the junction of three states and is part of the Khathiar- Gir dry deciduous forest
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a tri-state protected area in northern India for the protection of the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin. Located on the Chambal River near the tripoint of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, it was first declared in Madhya Pradesh in 1978, and now constitutes a long narrow eco-reserve co-administered by the three states. It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion Context – Madhya Pradesh government has planned to open 292 hectares for mining in Chambal and its tributary Parvati river.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a tri-state protected area in northern India for the protection of the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin. Located on the Chambal River near the tripoint of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, it was first declared in Madhya Pradesh in 1978, and now constitutes a long narrow eco-reserve co-administered by the three states. It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion Context – Madhya Pradesh government has planned to open 292 hectares for mining in Chambal and its tributary Parvati river.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Summer Solstice’
- The sun does not set below the horizon on this day in the Arctic Circle
- It is the longest day of the year and the earliest sunrise and latest sunset occur on this day
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The summer solstice is when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky (for areas outside of the tropics) and is the day with the longest period of daylight. Within the Arctic circle (for the northern hemisphere) or Antarctic circle (for the southern hemisphere), there is continuous daylight around the summer solstice Although the summer solstice is the longest day of the year for that hemisphere, the dates of earliest sunrise and latest sunset vary by a few days. This is because Earth orbits the Sun in an ellipse, and its orbital speed varies slightly during the year Context –21st June is the day of the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The summer solstice is when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky (for areas outside of the tropics) and is the day with the longest period of daylight. Within the Arctic circle (for the northern hemisphere) or Antarctic circle (for the southern hemisphere), there is continuous daylight around the summer solstice Although the summer solstice is the longest day of the year for that hemisphere, the dates of earliest sunrise and latest sunset vary by a few days. This is because Earth orbits the Sun in an ellipse, and its orbital speed varies slightly during the year Context –21st June is the day of the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Geneva Package’ announced at the 12th Ministerial Conference of WTO
- A multilateral agreement to curb all forms of subsidies on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing was passed
- Members agreed to temporarily waive intellectual property patents on Covid-19 vaccines without the consent of the patent holder including medical tools
- Moratorium on not imposing custom duties on electronic transmissions was extended until next Ministerial Conference
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The WTO passed a multilateral agreement that would curb ‘harmful’ subsidies on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing for the next four years, to better protect global fish stocks. However, the only exemption for continuing subsidies is for overfished stock is when they are deemed essential to rebuild them to a biologically sustainable level. Members agreed to temporarily waive intellectual property patents on Covid-19 vaccines without the consent of the patent holder for 5 years, so that they can more easily manufacture them domestically The waiver did not cover all medical tools like diagnostics and treatments All members agreed to continue the long standing moratorium on custom duties on e-commerce transmissions until the subsequent Ministerial Conference or until March 31, 2024, depending on whichever comes first. Context – 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO was recently concluded.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The WTO passed a multilateral agreement that would curb ‘harmful’ subsidies on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing for the next four years, to better protect global fish stocks. However, the only exemption for continuing subsidies is for overfished stock is when they are deemed essential to rebuild them to a biologically sustainable level. Members agreed to temporarily waive intellectual property patents on Covid-19 vaccines without the consent of the patent holder for 5 years, so that they can more easily manufacture them domestically The waiver did not cover all medical tools like diagnostics and treatments All members agreed to continue the long standing moratorium on custom duties on e-commerce transmissions until the subsequent Ministerial Conference or until March 31, 2024, depending on whichever comes first. Context – 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO was recently concluded.
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