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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
- Antiquities and Art Treasures Act (AATA) defines “antiquity” as any coin, sculpture, painting, epigraph or craftsmanship that has been in existence for not less than 150 years
- Subjects related to cultural heritage are found in Union, State as well as Concurrent list of the Constitution
- India is a founding signatory to the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect India’s Antiquities and Art Treasures Act (AATA), 1972, defines “antiquity” as any coin, sculpture, painting, epigraph or other work of art or craftsmanship that has been in existence for not less than 100 years. For a manuscript, record or other documents which are of scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic value, this duration is not less than 75 years. All the Union, State and Concurrent Lists of the Schedule VII of the Indian Constitution deal with the country’s heritage. Item-67 of the Union List, Item-12 of the State List, and Item-40 of the Concurrent List of the Constitution deal with the country’s heritage. India is a signatory to the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. But, not a founding signatory. The convention came into force on 24 April 1972. India ratified it on 24 January 1977 Context – According to an RTI, only 486 antiquities have been reported as missing (since Independence) from the 3,696 monuments protected and maintained by the ASI.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect India’s Antiquities and Art Treasures Act (AATA), 1972, defines “antiquity” as any coin, sculpture, painting, epigraph or other work of art or craftsmanship that has been in existence for not less than 100 years. For a manuscript, record or other documents which are of scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic value, this duration is not less than 75 years. All the Union, State and Concurrent Lists of the Schedule VII of the Indian Constitution deal with the country’s heritage. Item-67 of the Union List, Item-12 of the State List, and Item-40 of the Concurrent List of the Constitution deal with the country’s heritage. India is a signatory to the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. But, not a founding signatory. The convention came into force on 24 April 1972. India ratified it on 24 January 1977 Context – According to an RTI, only 486 antiquities have been reported as missing (since Independence) from the 3,696 monuments protected and maintained by the ASI.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Bumchu Festival’ recently seen in news is celebrated in
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Solution (b)
Bumchu Festival is the Tashiding holy water vase ritual which is a unique and important occasion that draws travellers from all over the world. In Sikkim, the Bumchu festival is a time of intense delight and celebration. At the event, pilgrims travel to Tashiding from all around India as well as from close by nations like Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Context – The festival was seen in news
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Solution (b)
Bumchu Festival is the Tashiding holy water vase ritual which is a unique and important occasion that draws travellers from all over the world. In Sikkim, the Bumchu festival is a time of intense delight and celebration. At the event, pilgrims travel to Tashiding from all around India as well as from close by nations like Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Context – The festival was seen in news
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Indian Post Payments Bank (IPPB)’, consider the following statements
- IPPB has been established under the Ministry of Communication with 100% equity owned by the Government of India
- The bank cannot issue credit cards and cannot loan money and the maximum limit on deposits for current and savings account is Rs. 5 lakh
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect IPPB has been established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, with 100% equity owned by the Government of India. They can issue debit cards and ATM cards, but they cannot issue credit cards and cannot loan money. It will accept deposits upto Rs 2 lakh, beyond which the account will be automatically converted into a post office savings account. Context – CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) recently said that IPPB wants to convert itself to a universal bank.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect IPPB has been established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, with 100% equity owned by the Government of India. They can issue debit cards and ATM cards, but they cannot issue credit cards and cannot loan money. It will accept deposits upto Rs 2 lakh, beyond which the account will be automatically converted into a post office savings account. Context – CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) recently said that IPPB wants to convert itself to a universal bank.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Learning Science via Standards’ initiative
- The initiative focuses on a series of lesson plans aimed to use scientific concepts, principles and laws governing the Indian standards system
- It has been launched by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The ‘Learning Science via Standards’ initiative focuses on a series of lesson plans aimed to use scientific concepts, principles and laws to help students understand their practical applications in manufacturing, functioning and testing of quality characteristics of different products as stated in the relevant Indian Standards. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India has announced the launch of ‘Learning Science via Standards’, a unique initiative for students for learning science via standards. Context – BIS launched ‘Learning Science via Standards’ Series
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The ‘Learning Science via Standards’ initiative focuses on a series of lesson plans aimed to use scientific concepts, principles and laws to help students understand their practical applications in manufacturing, functioning and testing of quality characteristics of different products as stated in the relevant Indian Standards. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India has announced the launch of ‘Learning Science via Standards’, a unique initiative for students for learning science via standards. Context – BIS launched ‘Learning Science via Standards’ Series
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- India remains the world’s largest arms importer in the last five-year period
- United States of America is the largest supplier of arms to India
- The United States of America’s share of global arms exports increased while that of Russia’s fell in the recent times
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct India remained the world’s largest arms importer for the five-year period between 2018-22. India accounted for an 11 percent share of total global arms imports in 2018–22. India has seen an 11 percent drop in its arms import between 2013-17 and 2018-22. Russia accounted for 45% is India’s imports, followed by France (29%) and the US (11%). Russia was the largest supplier of arms to India in both 2013–17 and 2018–22, but its share of total Indian arms imports fell from 64% to 45%. India was the biggest arms export market to three countries — Russia, France, and Israel and the second largest export market to South Korea. The US’s share of global arms exports increased from 33% to 40%, while Russia’s share (2nd most top exporter) fell from 22% to 16%, and France’s (3rd most top exporter) share increased from about 7% to 11%. Context – India remained the world’s largest arms importer for the five-year period between 2018-22 even though its arms imports dropped by 11% between 2013–17 and 2018–22, according to the Swedish Think Tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct India remained the world’s largest arms importer for the five-year period between 2018-22. India accounted for an 11 percent share of total global arms imports in 2018–22. India has seen an 11 percent drop in its arms import between 2013-17 and 2018-22. Russia accounted for 45% is India’s imports, followed by France (29%) and the US (11%). Russia was the largest supplier of arms to India in both 2013–17 and 2018–22, but its share of total Indian arms imports fell from 64% to 45%. India was the biggest arms export market to three countries — Russia, France, and Israel and the second largest export market to South Korea. The US’s share of global arms exports increased from 33% to 40%, while Russia’s share (2nd most top exporter) fell from 22% to 16%, and France’s (3rd most top exporter) share increased from about 7% to 11%. Context – India remained the world’s largest arms importer for the five-year period between 2018-22 even though its arms imports dropped by 11% between 2013–17 and 2018–22, according to the Swedish Think Tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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