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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
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the ‘Telangana rebellion’.
- It was started by a group of peasants in late 1945, against the prevalent jagirdari system.
- It was represented by the Comrades Association, who were affiliated with the Communist Party of India.
- The rebellion was non-violent in nature.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (b)
The Telangana rebellion was started by a group of peasants in late 1945, against the prevalent jagirdari system where power to collect revenue and govern certain landholdings was installed in certain officers. Represented by the Comrades Association, who were affiliated with the Communist Party of India, the rebellion turned violent and clashed with the Razakars, a militia headed by Kasim Rizvi.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-telangana-separate-state-andhra-pradesh-kcr-7954289/
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Solution (b)
The Telangana rebellion was started by a group of peasants in late 1945, against the prevalent jagirdari system where power to collect revenue and govern certain landholdings was installed in certain officers. Represented by the Comrades Association, who were affiliated with the Communist Party of India, the rebellion turned violent and clashed with the Razakars, a militia headed by Kasim Rizvi.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-telangana-separate-state-andhra-pradesh-kcr-7954289/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- The finials on Mughal tombs all over India represent the pluralistic architectural traditions.
- The canopies on the roof of Humayun’s Tomb are inspired from Rajput architecture.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Just as the chattris or canopies on the roof of Humayun’s Tomb are inspired from Rajput architecture, its copper-gold finial seems to have been inspired by temple architecture.
The finials on Mughal tombs all over India represent the pluralistic architectural traditions employed by them by adopting elements from monuments pre-dating their arrival in India.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/mughal-era-finials-their-grandeur-architectural-traditions-7953747/
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Solution (c)
Just as the chattris or canopies on the roof of Humayun’s Tomb are inspired from Rajput architecture, its copper-gold finial seems to have been inspired by temple architecture.
The finials on Mughal tombs all over India represent the pluralistic architectural traditions employed by them by adopting elements from monuments pre-dating their arrival in India.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/mughal-era-finials-their-grandeur-architectural-traditions-7953747/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following pairs
Old Name – Changed Name
- Holland – Netherlands
- Macedonia – North Macedonia
- Siam –Thailand
- Rhodesia – Zimbabwe
How many pairs are correctly matched?
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Solution (d)
The Netherlands, which was changed from Holland; Macedonia, which changed its name to North Macedonia due to political disputes with Greece; Iran, which changed its name from Persia in 1935; Siam, which changed its name to Thailand; and Rhodesia, which changed to Zimbabwe to drop its colonial legacy.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/turkey-name-change-turkiye-explained-7952091/
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Solution (d)
The Netherlands, which was changed from Holland; Macedonia, which changed its name to North Macedonia due to political disputes with Greece; Iran, which changed its name from Persia in 1935; Siam, which changed its name to Thailand; and Rhodesia, which changed to Zimbabwe to drop its colonial legacy.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/turkey-name-change-turkiye-explained-7952091/
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The term ‘Compensatory Financing Facility (CFF)’ is associated with
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Solution (a)
Compensatory Financing Facility (CFF) – A special IMF financing facility (window) that was established to provide resources to members to cover shortfalls in export earnings and services receipts, as well as excesses in cereal import costs, that are temporary and arise from events beyond the members’ control.
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Solution (a)
Compensatory Financing Facility (CFF) – A special IMF financing facility (window) that was established to provide resources to members to cover shortfalls in export earnings and services receipts, as well as excesses in cereal import costs, that are temporary and arise from events beyond the members’ control.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Reskilling Revolution initiative – World Economic Forum
- First Movers Coalition – World Economic Forum
- Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) – World Bank
How many pairs are correctly matched?
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Solution (b)
Pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched.
India and the USA signed the Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) in Tokyo. The agreement was signed by India’s foreign secretary and CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) is a legal requirement for DFC to continue providing investment support to India.
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Solution (b)
Pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched.
India and the USA signed the Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) in Tokyo. The agreement was signed by India’s foreign secretary and CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) is a legal requirement for DFC to continue providing investment support to India.
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