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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 ‘Mother Tongue Survey of India’
- It is a comprehensive survey which documents the mother tongue of all the citizens of the country
- The survey was carried out Ministry of Home Affairs
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Mother Tongue Survey of India is a project that surveys the mother tongues which are returned consistently across two and more Census decades. It also documents the linguistic features of the selected languages. It was recently completed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report states that the NIC and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) will be documenting and preserving the linguistic data of the surveyed mother tongues in audio-video files. Context – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) with field videography of the country’s 576 languages.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Mother Tongue Survey of India is a project that surveys the mother tongues which are returned consistently across two and more Census decades. It also documents the linguistic features of the selected languages. It was recently completed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report states that the NIC and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) will be documenting and preserving the linguistic data of the surveyed mother tongues in audio-video files. Context – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) with field videography of the country’s 576 languages.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Population Register’
- It is a list of all the people residing in India and includes both the citizens and the non-citizens
- It is being prepared at the Village, sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955
- The demographic details for every usual resident are required and documents to establish identity are collected for verification
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The National Population Register (NPR) is a list of all the people residing in India and includes both the citizens and the non-citizens It is being prepared at the local (Village/sub-Town), sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. The demographic details for every usual resident are required on 21 points, which include ‘date and place of birth of parents,’ last place of residence, Permanent Account Number (PAN), Aadhar (on a voluntary basis), Voter ID card number, Driving License Number, and Mobile Number. The objective of the NPR is to create a comprehensive database of usual residents in the country. No document will be collected during this exercise. Context – The Home Ministry emphasised the importance of updating the National Population Register (NPR) database across the country, with the exception of Assam.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The National Population Register (NPR) is a list of all the people residing in India and includes both the citizens and the non-citizens It is being prepared at the local (Village/sub-Town), sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. The demographic details for every usual resident are required on 21 points, which include ‘date and place of birth of parents,’ last place of residence, Permanent Account Number (PAN), Aadhar (on a voluntary basis), Voter ID card number, Driving License Number, and Mobile Number. The objective of the NPR is to create a comprehensive database of usual residents in the country. No document will be collected during this exercise. Context – The Home Ministry emphasised the importance of updating the National Population Register (NPR) database across the country, with the exception of Assam.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Garuda – VII‘, is an air exercise carried out by India with
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Solution(c)
Garuda – VII is a bilateral exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF). Ex Garuda-VII is also the first occasion for the light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas and the light combat helicopter (LCH) Prachand to participate in any international exercise.
Context – The chiefs of Indian and French Air Forces recently joined the Air Exercise Garuda-VII in Jodhpur.
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Solution(c)
Garuda – VII is a bilateral exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF). Ex Garuda-VII is also the first occasion for the light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas and the light combat helicopter (LCH) Prachand to participate in any international exercise.
Context – The chiefs of Indian and French Air Forces recently joined the Air Exercise Garuda-VII in Jodhpur.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘UN Human Rights Council’
- The members of the Council are elected for three-year terms by the UN Security Council
- Asia-Pacific states form the single largest regional group in the Council
- Members are immediately eligible for re-election after completing a single term
Choose the INCORRECT statement(s) using the code given below
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council consists of 47 members, elected yearly by the General Assembly for staggered three-year terms. The seats are distributed along the following lines: 13 for the African Group 13 for the Asia-Pacific Group 6 for the Eastern European Group 8 for the Latin American and Caribbean Group 7 for the Western European and Others Group. So, Asia-Pacific Group and African Group are the joint largest groups Members are eligible for re-election for one additional term, after which they must relinquish their seat. Members of the Council serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after serving two consecutive terms. Context – U.S., Belgium to question India on CAA, minority rights, hate speech at U.N. Human Rights Council
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council consists of 47 members, elected yearly by the General Assembly for staggered three-year terms. The seats are distributed along the following lines: 13 for the African Group 13 for the Asia-Pacific Group 6 for the Eastern European Group 8 for the Latin American and Caribbean Group 7 for the Western European and Others Group. So, Asia-Pacific Group and African Group are the joint largest groups Members are eligible for re-election for one additional term, after which they must relinquish their seat. Members of the Council serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after serving two consecutive terms. Context – U.S., Belgium to question India on CAA, minority rights, hate speech at U.N. Human Rights Council
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Air Quality Index’
- The pollutants measured by the AQI in the affected air are given equal weightage
- The AQI transforms complex air quality data of pollutants into a single number nomenclature and colour
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct There are six or eight pollutants in the affected air and each of these pollutants is given a weight based on a formula. That weight depends on the kind of impact it has on human health. The AQI transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single number (index value), nomenclature and colour. The pollutants measured include PM 10, PM 2.5, Nitrogen Dioxide, Ozone, Carbon, etc. The colour-coded AQI index helps the public and the government understand the condition of the air and what subsequent measures are to be taken to combat the situation, based on its severity. Context – The air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Air Quality Index (AQI).
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct There are six or eight pollutants in the affected air and each of these pollutants is given a weight based on a formula. That weight depends on the kind of impact it has on human health. The AQI transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single number (index value), nomenclature and colour. The pollutants measured include PM 10, PM 2.5, Nitrogen Dioxide, Ozone, Carbon, etc. The colour-coded AQI index helps the public and the government understand the condition of the air and what subsequent measures are to be taken to combat the situation, based on its severity. Context – The air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Air Quality Index (AQI).
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