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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 ‘Plastic Waste Management Programme’
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will distribute the `Jan Dhan’ account kits to waste segregation workers under this initiative
- ‘Swachhta Kendra’ or material recovery facilities are used to promote the collection, segregation, and recycling of all plastics
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct As part of the initiative, the United Nations Development Programme will distribute the `Jan Dhan’ account kits to waste segregation workers. The opening of the `Jan Dhan’ accounts has been facilitated through the UNDP’s plastic waste management programme. The programme also ensures the well-being and financial inclusion of the `Safai Sathis’ or waste-pickers, by linking them to the social protection schemes. The waste management promotes the collection, segregation, and recycling of all plastics to move towards a circular economy for the same. This is done at ‘Swachhta Kendra’ or material recovery facilities. Context – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is helping the people working in the waste segregation industry in India to move into formal economy, by helping them access government welfare programmes
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct As part of the initiative, the United Nations Development Programme will distribute the `Jan Dhan’ account kits to waste segregation workers. The opening of the `Jan Dhan’ accounts has been facilitated through the UNDP’s plastic waste management programme. The programme also ensures the well-being and financial inclusion of the `Safai Sathis’ or waste-pickers, by linking them to the social protection schemes. The waste management promotes the collection, segregation, and recycling of all plastics to move towards a circular economy for the same. This is done at ‘Swachhta Kendra’ or material recovery facilities. Context – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is helping the people working in the waste segregation industry in India to move into formal economy, by helping them access government welfare programmes
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘ALH Mk-III Helicopters’
- The ALH MK III helicopters have been jointly manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s Sukhoi
- The aircraft has the ability to switch roles from an offensive platform with heavy machine gun to that of a benign one carrying a Medical Intensive Care Unit
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The ALH MK III helicopters have been indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The features in the aircraft enable them to undertake maritime reconnaissance as well as carry out SAR at extended ranges even while operating from ships during both day and night. The aircraft has the ability to switch roles from an offensive platform with heavy machine gun to that of a benign one carrying a Medical Intensive Care Unit to facilitate transfer of critically ill patients. Context – An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, was commissioned at ICG Air Station, Chennai
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The ALH MK III helicopters have been indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The features in the aircraft enable them to undertake maritime reconnaissance as well as carry out SAR at extended ranges even while operating from ships during both day and night. The aircraft has the ability to switch roles from an offensive platform with heavy machine gun to that of a benign one carrying a Medical Intensive Care Unit to facilitate transfer of critically ill patients. Context – An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, was commissioned at ICG Air Station, Chennai
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Community Innovator Fellowship’ programme
- It is an initiative of Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with UNDP India to facilitate knowledge building to aspiring community innovators
- A Community Innovator Fellow is an individual who can be deployed into any community and can use his problem solving skills to guide the people
- It is a one-year-long intensive fellowship program wherein an aspiring community innovator can apply irrespective of their socio-economic background
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF) is an initiative of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP India to facilitate knowledge building and provide infrastructure support to aspiring community innovators essential for their entrepreneurship journey. A Community Innovator Fellow is an individual with an entrepreneurial mind-set, with an idea to solve a community challenge through her/his enterprise. This is a one-year-long intensive fellowship program wherein an aspiring community innovator can apply irrespective of their socio-economic background. During the course of this fellowship, each fellow would be hosted at an Atal Community Innovation Centre and would acquire SDG awareness, entrepreneurial skills and life skills while working on her/his idea. Context – Atal Innovation Mission launched fresh applications for Community Innovator Fellowship
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF) is an initiative of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP India to facilitate knowledge building and provide infrastructure support to aspiring community innovators essential for their entrepreneurship journey. A Community Innovator Fellow is an individual with an entrepreneurial mind-set, with an idea to solve a community challenge through her/his enterprise. This is a one-year-long intensive fellowship program wherein an aspiring community innovator can apply irrespective of their socio-economic background. During the course of this fellowship, each fellow would be hosted at an Atal Community Innovation Centre and would acquire SDG awareness, entrepreneurial skills and life skills while working on her/his idea. Context – Atal Innovation Mission launched fresh applications for Community Innovator Fellowship
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘State of Global Water Resources report’
- Large areas of the globe recorded drier than normal conditions in 2021 – a year in which precipitation patterns were influenced by climate change and a La Niña event
- The report covers three major areas namely Cryosphere(Frozen water), Terrestrial water storage and water in the atmosphere
- The report was jointly released by Food and Agriculture Organization and UN- Water
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Large areas of the globe recorded drier-than-normal conditions in 2021, which was a year in which precipitation patterns were influenced by climate change and a La Niña event. The area with below-average streamflow was approximately two times larger than the above-average area, in comparison to the 30-year hydrological average. The report focuses on three major areas: Streamflow, the volume of water flowing through a river channel at any given time. Terrestrial water storage (TWS) — all water on the land surface and in the sub-surface. The cryosphere (frozen water). WMO (World Meteorological Organization) has released its first annual State of Global Water Resources Report 2021. Context – The report was released recently
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Large areas of the globe recorded drier-than-normal conditions in 2021, which was a year in which precipitation patterns were influenced by climate change and a La Niña event. The area with below-average streamflow was approximately two times larger than the above-average area, in comparison to the 30-year hydrological average. The report focuses on three major areas: Streamflow, the volume of water flowing through a river channel at any given time. Terrestrial water storage (TWS) — all water on the land surface and in the sub-surface. The cryosphere (frozen water). WMO (World Meteorological Organization) has released its first annual State of Global Water Resources Report 2021. Context – The report was released recently
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Kirit Parikh Committee’ recently seen in news is related to
Correct
Solution(d)
A government-appointed gas price review panel, led by Kirit Parikh on Wednesday submitted its report to the government, recommending a floor and ceiling price for legacy fields and complete pricing freedom starting January 1, 2026. The panel has suggested linking the price of gas produced by state-owned firms from fields given to them on a nomination basis to imported crude oil prices.
Context – Kirit Parikh panel submitted gas report, suggesting pricing freedom beginning Jan 2026
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Solution(d)
A government-appointed gas price review panel, led by Kirit Parikh on Wednesday submitted its report to the government, recommending a floor and ceiling price for legacy fields and complete pricing freedom starting January 1, 2026. The panel has suggested linking the price of gas produced by state-owned firms from fields given to them on a nomination basis to imported crude oil prices.
Context – Kirit Parikh panel submitted gas report, suggesting pricing freedom beginning Jan 2026
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