IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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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
‘Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG)’ seen in news is associated with
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Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) is associated with G20. India highlighted that materials for sustainable energy, scientific challenges & opportunities to achieving a sustainable blue economy, biodiversity, and economy would be the major themes and topics of the Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) during India’s presidency starting from 1st December 2022.
Context – Major themes of the Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) during India’s presidency highlighted at G-20 Research Ministers meeting
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Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) is associated with G20. India highlighted that materials for sustainable energy, scientific challenges & opportunities to achieving a sustainable blue economy, biodiversity, and economy would be the major themes and topics of the Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) during India’s presidency starting from 1st December 2022.
Context – Major themes of the Research Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) during India’s presidency highlighted at G-20 Research Ministers meeting
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA)’
- It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- The Authority may initiate proceedings on its own and take action in respect to any matter falling within its regulations
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is an independent body set up by the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA). It serves as a representative of private television news, current affairs and digital broadcasters. The Authority may initiate proceedings on its own and issue notice or take action in respect to any matter which falls within its regulations. This can also be through complaints referred to the Authority by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting or any other governmental body, or by anyone else via its website. Context – The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has recently fined a Hindi TV channel for not adhering to guidelines.
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Solution(b)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is an independent body set up by the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA). It serves as a representative of private television news, current affairs and digital broadcasters. The Authority may initiate proceedings on its own and issue notice or take action in respect to any matter which falls within its regulations. This can also be through complaints referred to the Authority by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting or any other governmental body, or by anyone else via its website. Context – The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has recently fined a Hindi TV channel for not adhering to guidelines.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Investigative Agency’
- The agency has the mandate to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states.
- The jurisdiction of the special courts of NIA is decided by the Supreme Court
- NIA is empowered to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and Indian interests abroad
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the primary counter-terrorist task force of India.The agency is empowered to deal with the investigation of terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states under written proclamation from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Various Special Courts have been notified by the Central Government of India for trial of the cases registered at various police stations of NIA under Section 11 and 22 of the NIA Act 2008. Any question as to the jurisdiction of these courts is decided by the Central Government. These are presided over by a judge appointed by the Central Government on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the High Court with jurisdiction in that region. The NIA (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed by the parliament on 17 July 2019. The Bill aims to give more teeth to the investigating powers of the NIA. It empowers the NIA to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and Indian interests abroad.The amended legislation, which aims to primarily empower the anti-terror agency to investigate scheduled offences such as human trafficking; circulation of fake currency; manufacture and sale of prohibited arms; and cyber-terrorism Context – Union Home Minister recently said that National Investigation Agency (NIA) agency will have offices in all states by 2024.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the primary counter-terrorist task force of India.The agency is empowered to deal with the investigation of terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states under written proclamation from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Various Special Courts have been notified by the Central Government of India for trial of the cases registered at various police stations of NIA under Section 11 and 22 of the NIA Act 2008. Any question as to the jurisdiction of these courts is decided by the Central Government. These are presided over by a judge appointed by the Central Government on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the High Court with jurisdiction in that region. The NIA (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed by the parliament on 17 July 2019. The Bill aims to give more teeth to the investigating powers of the NIA. It empowers the NIA to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and Indian interests abroad.The amended legislation, which aims to primarily empower the anti-terror agency to investigate scheduled offences such as human trafficking; circulation of fake currency; manufacture and sale of prohibited arms; and cyber-terrorism Context – Union Home Minister recently said that National Investigation Agency (NIA) agency will have offices in all states by 2024.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘CAR T-cell therapy’
- CAR T cells can be either derived from T cells in a patient’s own blood (autologous) or from another healthy donor
- The Engineered T cells allows doctors to control the persistence or activity of the T cells in the patient’s body
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct CAR T cells can be either derived from T cells in a patient’s own blood (autologous) or derived from the T cells of another healthy donor (allogeneic). Once isolated from a person, these T cells are genetically engineered to express a specific CAR, which programs them to target an antigen that is present on the surface of tumors. Adding a synthetic control mechanism to engineered T cells allows doctors to precisely control the persistence or activity of the T cells in the patient’s body, with the goal of reducing toxic side effects. Current methods for controlling CAR T cells include systemic immunosuppressive agents, e.g., corticosteroids Context – It was in news
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct CAR T cells can be either derived from T cells in a patient’s own blood (autologous) or derived from the T cells of another healthy donor (allogeneic). Once isolated from a person, these T cells are genetically engineered to express a specific CAR, which programs them to target an antigen that is present on the surface of tumors. Adding a synthetic control mechanism to engineered T cells allows doctors to precisely control the persistence or activity of the T cells in the patient’s body, with the goal of reducing toxic side effects. Current methods for controlling CAR T cells include systemic immunosuppressive agents, e.g., corticosteroids Context – It was in news
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal’, consider the following statements
- CESTAT is a quasi-judicial body constituted under the Administrative Tribunals Act
- It has the power to grant compensation owing to unlawful action of revenue authorities
- The Tribunal also has appellate jurisdiction in Anti-Dumping matters
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) is an Indian quasi-judicial body that hears appeals against orders and decisions passed under the Customs Act, 1962 and Central Excise Act, 1944 as amended from time to time. It was constituted as Customs, Excise and Gold (Control) Appellate Tribunal (CEGAT) under section 129 of Customs Act, 1962 CESTAT functions with the following limitations as it CAN NOT – 1)grant compensation owing to unlawful action of revenue authorities- 2)review its own order as any quasi-judicial authority cannot review its own order -3) exercise powers beyond statute as it is a creature of statute only. It cannot issue writs or grant relief which ought to be granted by high court. The Tribunal also has appellate jurisdiction in Anti-Dumping matters and the Special Bench headed by the President, CESTAT, hears appeals against the orders passed by the Designated Authority in the Ministry of Commerce. Context – CESTAT has asked Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs to frame norms in IBC cases.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) is an Indian quasi-judicial body that hears appeals against orders and decisions passed under the Customs Act, 1962 and Central Excise Act, 1944 as amended from time to time. It was constituted as Customs, Excise and Gold (Control) Appellate Tribunal (CEGAT) under section 129 of Customs Act, 1962 CESTAT functions with the following limitations as it CAN NOT – 1)grant compensation owing to unlawful action of revenue authorities- 2)review its own order as any quasi-judicial authority cannot review its own order -3) exercise powers beyond statute as it is a creature of statute only. It cannot issue writs or grant relief which ought to be granted by high court. The Tribunal also has appellate jurisdiction in Anti-Dumping matters and the Special Bench headed by the President, CESTAT, hears appeals against the orders passed by the Designated Authority in the Ministry of Commerce. Context – CESTAT has asked Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs to frame norms in IBC cases.
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