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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
- A Charge sheet is a written document prepared by a Police officer based on information given by an aggrieved person about the commission of a Cognizable Offence.
- The accused has a right to default bail if the charge sheet is not filed within the prescribed time
- A charge sheet can only be filed by police officers unlike First Information Reports (FIR’s) which can be filed by anyone
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by a Police officer based on information given by an aggrieved person or any other person either in writing or made orally about the commission of a Cognizable Offence. Chargesheet contains all the stringent records right from the commencement of investigation procedure of lodging an FIR to till the completion of investigation and preparation of final report. Anyone who knows about the commission of a cognizable offence can file an FIR. It is not necessary that only the victim of the crime should file an FIR. A police officer who comes to know about a cognizable offence can file an FIR himself/herself. According to Section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), a charge sheet is a report generated by police officers after investigating a case. Charge Sheet is to be filed within 60 days from the date of arrest of the accused in cases triable by lower courts and 90 days in cases triable by Court of Sessions. If the charge sheet is not filed within the prescribed time mentioned above, the accused has a right to default bail. Context – The Supreme Court recently held the state is not obliged to provide the public free access to chargesheets
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by a Police officer based on information given by an aggrieved person or any other person either in writing or made orally about the commission of a Cognizable Offence. Chargesheet contains all the stringent records right from the commencement of investigation procedure of lodging an FIR to till the completion of investigation and preparation of final report. Anyone who knows about the commission of a cognizable offence can file an FIR. It is not necessary that only the victim of the crime should file an FIR. A police officer who comes to know about a cognizable offence can file an FIR himself/herself. According to Section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), a charge sheet is a report generated by police officers after investigating a case. Charge Sheet is to be filed within 60 days from the date of arrest of the accused in cases triable by lower courts and 90 days in cases triable by Court of Sessions. If the charge sheet is not filed within the prescribed time mentioned above, the accused has a right to default bail. Context – The Supreme Court recently held the state is not obliged to provide the public free access to chargesheets
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’
- It is a statutory body established under The Employees’ Compensation Act
- The schemes offered by EPFO cover Indian workers and international workers
- It is responsible for regulation and management of provident funds in India
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct It is a statutory body under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Act, 1952. It is under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Labor and Employment. The schemes offered by EPFO cover Indian workers and international workers. The international workers (except excluded employees) are mandatory to contribute 12 percent of their salaries (not subject to any cap) to the Indian Provident Fund scheme. The EPFO administers the mandatory provident fund, a basic pension scheme and a disability/death insurance scheme. It also manages social security agreements with other countries. Context – Implementing the recent Supreme Court order on higher provident fund pensions, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a provision in the member’s portal so that retired workers can opt for higher pension.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct It is a statutory body under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Act, 1952. It is under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Labor and Employment. The schemes offered by EPFO cover Indian workers and international workers. The international workers (except excluded employees) are mandatory to contribute 12 percent of their salaries (not subject to any cap) to the Indian Provident Fund scheme. The EPFO administers the mandatory provident fund, a basic pension scheme and a disability/death insurance scheme. It also manages social security agreements with other countries. Context – Implementing the recent Supreme Court order on higher provident fund pensions, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a provision in the member’s portal so that retired workers can opt for higher pension.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Charaideo Maidams’, consider the following statements
- It was the original capital of The Ahoms built by Chaolung Sukhapa, the founder of the dynasty
- It contains sacred burial grounds of Ahom kings and queens and is also the place of the ancestral Gods of the Ahoms
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Charaideo commonly known as ‘Pyramids of Assam’ was the original capital of the Ahom Kings. It was built by Chaolung Sukhapa the founder of the dynasty in about 1229 CE. Charaideo remained the symbolic center of Ahom Kingdom even though the capital of the kingdom moved many times Charaideo known as ‘Pyramids of Assam’contains sacred burial grounds of Ahom kings and queens and is also the place of the ancestral Gods of the Ahoms. It comprises a massive underground vault with one or more chambers having domical superstructure and covered by a heap of earthen mound and externally it appears a hemispherical mound. Context – Centre chooses Assam’s Charaideo Maidams to be nominated for World Heritage Site status
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Charaideo commonly known as ‘Pyramids of Assam’ was the original capital of the Ahom Kings. It was built by Chaolung Sukhapa the founder of the dynasty in about 1229 CE. Charaideo remained the symbolic center of Ahom Kingdom even though the capital of the kingdom moved many times Charaideo known as ‘Pyramids of Assam’contains sacred burial grounds of Ahom kings and queens and is also the place of the ancestral Gods of the Ahoms. It comprises a massive underground vault with one or more chambers having domical superstructure and covered by a heap of earthen mound and externally it appears a hemispherical mound. Context – Centre chooses Assam’s Charaideo Maidams to be nominated for World Heritage Site status
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Mahabali Frog’ seen in news recently is endemic to
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Solution(b)
The Mahabali frog is endemic to the Western Ghat. These frogs prefer loose, damp and well-aerated soil close to ponds and ditches or streams. Unlike other frogs, it has very short hind legs, which do not allow it to leap from one spot to another. It buries itself all through the year and surfaces only one day to lay eggs. IUCN Status is endangered.
Context – The species was in news.
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Solution(b)
The Mahabali frog is endemic to the Western Ghat. These frogs prefer loose, damp and well-aerated soil close to ponds and ditches or streams. Unlike other frogs, it has very short hind legs, which do not allow it to leap from one spot to another. It buries itself all through the year and surfaces only one day to lay eggs. IUCN Status is endangered.
Context – The species was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees (RE-HAB) Project’
- Bee-fences are created by setting up bee boxes in the passageways of elephants to block their entrance to human territories under this project
- It is an initiative of the Wildlife Institute of India, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under this project, Bee-fences are created by setting up bee boxes in the passageways of elephants to block their entrance to human territories. It is a cost-effective way of reducing human-wild conflicts without causing any harm to the animals. It is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the submission of the National Honey Mission. Context – KVIC through RE-HAB project of the Honey Mission Programme aims to reduce elephant attacks on humans and farmers’ crops
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under this project, Bee-fences are created by setting up bee boxes in the passageways of elephants to block their entrance to human territories. It is a cost-effective way of reducing human-wild conflicts without causing any harm to the animals. It is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the submission of the National Honey Mission. Context – KVIC through RE-HAB project of the Honey Mission Programme aims to reduce elephant attacks on humans and farmers’ crops
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