UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17th April 2023

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

Consider the following statements about Public Interest Immunity (PII)

In the PII proceedings SC will appoint an amicus curiae, to act as a bridge between the parties involved in public interest immunity claims.
The court-appointed amicus will be given access to the materials sought to be withheld by the state.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· The Supreme Court evolved the “less restrictive” Public Interest Immunity (PII) claims proceedings as an “alternative” to the sealed cover proceedings while dealing with state requests for confidentiality.

· The PII proceedings would be a “closed sitting,” but a reasoned order allowing or dismissing the PII claim of the state should be pronounced in open court.

· The court will appoint an amicus curiae, which means “friend of the court”, to act as a bridge between the parties involved in public interest immunity claims.

· The court-appointed amicus will be given access to the materials sought to be withheld by the state and allowed to interact with the applicant and their lawyer before the proceedings to ascertain their case.

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled on the use of sealed cover proceedings in courts and the telecast ban of a Malayalam channel.

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

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· The PII proceedings would be a “closed sitting,” but a reasoned order allowing or dismissing the PII claim of the state should be pronounced in open court.

· The court will appoint an amicus curiae, which means “friend of the court”, to act as a bridge between the parties involved in public interest immunity claims.

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled on the use of sealed cover proceedings in courts and the telecast ban of a Malayalam channel.

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following statements

Dabba trading is a form of informal trading that takes place outside the purview of the stock exchanges.
Here, traders bet on stock price movements without incurring a real transaction to take physical ownership of a particular stock.
It is recognized as an offence under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act (SCRA), 1956.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
· Dabba trading is a form of informal trading that takes place outside the purview of the stock exchanges.	· In this practice, traders bet on stock price movements without incurring a real transaction to take physical ownership of a particular stock as is done in an exchange.	· It is recognised as an offence under Section 23(1) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act (SCRA), 1956 and upon conviction, can invite imprisonment for a term extending up to 10 years or a fine up to ₹25 crore, or both.

Context: Recently, National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued a string of notices naming entities involved in “dabba trading”.

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Solution (d)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
· Dabba trading is a form of informal trading that takes place outside the purview of the stock exchanges.	· In this practice, traders bet on stock price movements without incurring a real transaction to take physical ownership of a particular stock as is done in an exchange.	· It is recognised as an offence under Section 23(1) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act (SCRA), 1956 and upon conviction, can invite imprisonment for a term extending up to 10 years or a fine up to ₹25 crore, or both.

Context: Recently, National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued a string of notices naming entities involved in “dabba trading”.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

How many of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?

Inscription	Associated
Junagarh Rock inscription	Kharavela
Hathigumpha Inscription	Parantaka I
Uttaramerur inscription	Rudradaman
Maski Inscription	Ashoka

Choose the correct code:

a) One pair only
b) Two pairs only
c) Three pairs only
d) All the pairs

Correct

Solution (c)

Option c

Correct

Junagarh Rock inscription

· The Junagarh Rock inscription of Rudradaman is considered as an early example of chaste Sanskrit, written in mid second century AD. It mentions that one of Chandragupta Maurya’s governors, Pushyagupta, was responsible for building a dam on Sudarshana Lake near Girnar in Kathiawar.

Hathigumpha Inscription

· King Kharavela inscribed the Hathigumpha Inscription, also known as the Elephant Cave Inscription, from the Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves in Odisha during the second century BCE.

· The main source of information about Kalinga ruler Kharavela is the Hathigumpha Inscription at Udayagiri Caves.

Uttaramerur inscription

· While Uttaramerur has multiple inscriptions spanning centuries, the most famous one being referred to by the Prime Minister is from the reign of Parantaka I (907-953 AD) who belongs to the Chola dynasty.

· The famous inscription from Parantaka I’s reign is found on the walls of the Vaikunda Perumal Temple.

· The inscription gives details of the functioning of the local Sabha, i.e., the village assembly.

· A Sabha was an assembly exclusively of brahmansand had specialised committees tasked with different things.

Maski Inscription

· Maski is a village and archaeological site in Karnataka’s Raichur district. It is located on the banks of the Maski River, a tributary of the Tungabhadra.

· A minor rock edict of Emperor Ashoka can be found at the site. It was Emperor Ashoka’s first edict that included the name Ashoka rather than ‘Devanampriya’ or ‘Piyadassi.’

· The inscription, which is still a dharma shasana, instructs people to follow the tenets of Buddhism.

Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India referred to the Uttaramerur inscription in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Option c

Correct

Junagarh Rock inscription

Hathigumpha Inscription

· King Kharavela inscribed the Hathigumpha Inscription, also known as the Elephant Cave Inscription, from the Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves in Odisha during the second century BCE.

· The main source of information about Kalinga ruler Kharavela is the Hathigumpha Inscription at Udayagiri Caves.

Uttaramerur inscription

· The famous inscription from Parantaka I’s reign is found on the walls of the Vaikunda Perumal Temple.

· The inscription gives details of the functioning of the local Sabha, i.e., the village assembly.

· A Sabha was an assembly exclusively of brahmansand had specialised committees tasked with different things.

Maski Inscription

· Maski is a village and archaeological site in Karnataka’s Raichur district. It is located on the banks of the Maski River, a tributary of the Tungabhadra.

· A minor rock edict of Emperor Ashoka can be found at the site. It was Emperor Ashoka’s first edict that included the name Ashoka rather than ‘Devanampriya’ or ‘Piyadassi.’

· The inscription, which is still a dharma shasana, instructs people to follow the tenets of Buddhism.

Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India referred to the Uttaramerur inscription in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history.

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Consider the following statements about National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)

It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.(NAFED) is the lead agency for implementing eNAM under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

· It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.

· It was launched on 14th April 2016, and is completely funded by the Government of India.

· Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the lead agency for implementing eNAM under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.

· Vision: To promote uniformity in agriculture marketing by streamlining procedures across the integrated markets, removing information asymmetry between buyers and sellers and promoting real-time price discovery based on actual demand and supply.

· Mission: Integration of APMCs across the country through a common online market platform to facilitate pan-India trade in agriculture commodities, providing better price discovery through a transparent auction process based on the quality of produce along with timely online payment.

Context: Prime Minister recently said that with the help of the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) portal, the farmers will be able to decide the place, time and price of selling their products, and reduce the burden on the consumers.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

· It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.

· It was launched on 14th April 2016, and is completely funded by the Government of India.

· Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the lead agency for implementing eNAM under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

The Cumbum grapes which recently earned the Geographical Indication tag, is grown in which of the following state?

a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Gujarat

Correct

Solution (b)

Option b

Correct

The Cumbum grapes recently earned the Geographical Indication tag.

· The Cumbum valley located at the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu.

· It is known as the Grapes city of South India and cultivates the Panneer Thratchai.

· This variety is also known as Muscat Hamburg.

· It was first introduced in Tamil Nadu by a French priest in 1832.

· The agro climate and the soil condition of the Cumbum region is very conducive for the cultivation of the Muscat variety.

· This variety is popular for its quick growth and early maturity.

· This ensures that the crop is available in the market almost throughout the year.

· The rich soil and water of the land are said to enhance the flavor of the natural fruit.

· The grape bunches are medium to large in size and compact in nature.

· These grapes are rich in vitamins, tartaric acid and antioxidants and reduces the risk of some chronic diseases.

· They are also known for a superior taste apart from the purplish-brown colour.

· Uses – The grapes grown are suitable for making wine, spirit, jams, canned grape juice and raisins.

Context: The Cumbum grapes recently earned the Geographical Indication tag.