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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
With reference to ‘Arab Leaque’, consider the following statements
- It is a regional organization of Arab states in the Middle East and parts of Africa
- The Leaque pledges to cooperate on all the issues concerning the member nations except military affairs
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Arab League formally the League of Arab States is a regional organization in the Arab world, which is located in Northern Africa, Western Africa, Eastern Africa, and Western Asia. The Arab League, formally known as the League of Arab States, was established in 1945 with initially just six nations: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. Currently, it has 22 member states, who have pledged to cooperate on economic and military affairs, among other issues. Context – The Arab League recently welcomed back Syria’s government, ending a more than decade-long suspension.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Arab League formally the League of Arab States is a regional organization in the Arab world, which is located in Northern Africa, Western Africa, Eastern Africa, and Western Asia. The Arab League, formally known as the League of Arab States, was established in 1945 with initially just six nations: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. Currently, it has 22 member states, who have pledged to cooperate on economic and military affairs, among other issues. Context – The Arab League recently welcomed back Syria’s government, ending a more than decade-long suspension.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘e-Courts Integrated Mission Mode Project’
- It is a Pan-India Project under the Ministry of Law and Justice for the High Courts across the country
- E-Sewa Kendras which provide e-filing services to lawyers and litigants has been launched under this project
- The e-Committee of the Supreme Court is the governing body charged with overseeing the implementation of e-Courts Project
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The eCourts Mission Mode Project, is a Pan-India Project, monitored and funded by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India for the District Courts across the country. E-Sewa Kendras which aim to make justice delivery inclusive and to mitigate handicaps caused by digital divide, e-Sewa Kendras have been rolled out to provide e-filing services to lawyers and litigants. This initiative has been launched under e-Courts Integrated Mission Mode Project The e-Committee of the Supreme Court is the governing body charged with overseeing the e-Courts Project conceptualized under the “National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary-2005”. Context – The Project was in news due to the recently held National Conference on Digitization, Paperless Courts and e-Initiatives
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The eCourts Mission Mode Project, is a Pan-India Project, monitored and funded by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India for the District Courts across the country. E-Sewa Kendras which aim to make justice delivery inclusive and to mitigate handicaps caused by digital divide, e-Sewa Kendras have been rolled out to provide e-filing services to lawyers and litigants. This initiative has been launched under e-Courts Integrated Mission Mode Project The e-Committee of the Supreme Court is the governing body charged with overseeing the e-Courts Project conceptualized under the “National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary-2005”. Context – The Project was in news due to the recently held National Conference on Digitization, Paperless Courts and e-Initiatives
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)’
- It is an introductory-level online training program launched by The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- The program is aimed at encouraging all high school students to develop interest in space sciences
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START). The programme is expected to help build a human capacity that will lead space science and research in the future. START program is aimed at post-graduate and final-year undergraduate students of physical sciences and technology. The programme will cover various domains of space science, including Astronomy & Astrophysics, Heliophysics & Sun-Earth interaction, Instrumentation, and Aeronomy. Context – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START). The programme is expected to help build a human capacity that will lead space science and research in the future. START program is aimed at post-graduate and final-year undergraduate students of physical sciences and technology. The programme will cover various domains of space science, including Astronomy & Astrophysics, Heliophysics & Sun-Earth interaction, Instrumentation, and Aeronomy. Context – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘STATCOM’ a device often seen in news is related to
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Solution (d)
The STATCOM technology has become increasingly relevant in recent years due to the growing demand for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, which are intermittent and variable in nature. The integration of these sources into the power grid can cause voltage fluctuations and instability, which can be mitigated by using STATCOMs.
Context – Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Transferred Indigenous Technology of Power Quality Solution and Railways VCU solutions to industry partners recently.
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Solution (d)
The STATCOM technology has become increasingly relevant in recent years due to the growing demand for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, which are intermittent and variable in nature. The integration of these sources into the power grid can cause voltage fluctuations and instability, which can be mitigated by using STATCOMs.
Context – Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Transferred Indigenous Technology of Power Quality Solution and Railways VCU solutions to industry partners recently.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Tungnath Temple’
- It is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world
- It is one of the Panch Kedar temples located in Uttarakhand
- It is one of the few North Indian temples built in Vesara architecture
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world. The Tungnath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. It is located at an altitude of 3,690 m (12,106 ft), and just below the peak of Chandrashila It is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas, heroes of the Mahabharata epic. It was built in the North Indian style of architecture and has a dozen shrines of other Gods surrounding the temple. Context – The central government recently issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world. The Tungnath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. It is located at an altitude of 3,690 m (12,106 ft), and just below the peak of Chandrashila It is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas, heroes of the Mahabharata epic. It was built in the North Indian style of architecture and has a dozen shrines of other Gods surrounding the temple. Context – The central government recently issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance.
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