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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 ‘National Training Conclave’
- The Conclave aims to foster collaboration among civil servants from different states and at all levels
- The Conclave is being hosted by the Civil Services Board as part of Mission Karmayogi
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Conclave aims to foster collaboration among civil services training institutes and strengthen the training infrastructure for civil servants across the country. The Conclave is being hosted by the Capacity Building Commission. Civil Servants from the Central government departments, State governments, and local governments, as well as experts from the private sector, will take part in the deliberations. The Conclave is being hosted by the Capacity Building Commission. The conclave is part of the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) – ‘Mission Karmayogi’. Context – Prime Minister will inaugurate the first National Training Conclave at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Conclave aims to foster collaboration among civil services training institutes and strengthen the training infrastructure for civil servants across the country. The Conclave is being hosted by the Capacity Building Commission. Civil Servants from the Central government departments, State governments, and local governments, as well as experts from the private sector, will take part in the deliberations. The Conclave is being hosted by the Capacity Building Commission. The conclave is part of the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) – ‘Mission Karmayogi’. Context – Prime Minister will inaugurate the first National Training Conclave at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)’
- It is a statutory body functioning with quasi-judicial status under the Energy Act 2003
- It was established to regulate the tariff of any generating company which has a composite scheme for power generation
- The CERC is also responsible for development of the power market in India
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CERC is a key regulator of the power sector in India, is a statutory body functioning with quasi-judicial status under the Electricity Act 2003. It was initially constituted in 1998 under the Ministry of Power’s Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 CERC was instituted primarily to regulate the tariff of Power Generating companies owned or controlled by the government of India, and any other generating company which has a composite scheme for power generation and interstate transmission of energy In accordance with the Electricity Act 2003, the CERC is also responsible for development of the power market in India for efficient, transparent and competitive price discovery through power exchanges. Context – The Ministry of Power has asked the Central Electricity Regulatory Authority (CERC) to initiate the process of coupling multiple power exchanges.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CERC is a key regulator of the power sector in India, is a statutory body functioning with quasi-judicial status under the Electricity Act 2003. It was initially constituted in 1998 under the Ministry of Power’s Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 CERC was instituted primarily to regulate the tariff of Power Generating companies owned or controlled by the government of India, and any other generating company which has a composite scheme for power generation and interstate transmission of energy In accordance with the Electricity Act 2003, the CERC is also responsible for development of the power market in India for efficient, transparent and competitive price discovery through power exchanges. Context – The Ministry of Power has asked the Central Electricity Regulatory Authority (CERC) to initiate the process of coupling multiple power exchanges.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Dimethyl Ether (DME)’, consider the following statements
- It is a synthetically produced alternative to diesel for use in specially designed compression ignition engines
- The DME-fuelled engine does not emit any particulate or soot matter and almost no smoke
- DME has a very high cetane number which is measure of the fuel’s ignitibility in compression ignition engines
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Dimethyl Ether is a synthetically produced alternative to diesel for use in specially designed compression ignition diesel engines. It can be a viable alternative fuel and engine technology to adapt to conventional diesel engines used in India’s economy’s agricultural and transport sectors. The DME-fuelled engine emitted extremely low particulate and soot emissions and almost no smoke without using expensive exhaust gas after-treatment devices and advanced engine technologies. Dimethyl Ether has a very high cetane number, which is a measure of the fuel’s ignitibility in compression ignition engines. Under normal atmospheric conditions, DME is a colorless gas. Context – Researchers at IIT Kanpur developed a 100% DME-fuelled engine with a mechanical fuel injection system.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Dimethyl Ether is a synthetically produced alternative to diesel for use in specially designed compression ignition diesel engines. It can be a viable alternative fuel and engine technology to adapt to conventional diesel engines used in India’s economy’s agricultural and transport sectors. The DME-fuelled engine emitted extremely low particulate and soot emissions and almost no smoke without using expensive exhaust gas after-treatment devices and advanced engine technologies. Dimethyl Ether has a very high cetane number, which is a measure of the fuel’s ignitibility in compression ignition engines. Under normal atmospheric conditions, DME is a colorless gas. Context – Researchers at IIT Kanpur developed a 100% DME-fuelled engine with a mechanical fuel injection system.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Operation Amanat’ which was launched recently is related to
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Solution (a)
Under the Operation Amanat initiative, the Railway Protection Force has taken a novel initiative to make it easier for the passengers to get back their lost luggage. It helps to track lost belongings of passengers. The details of lost luggage along with photos are uploaded by RPF personnel of the respective Divisions.
Context – The operation was conducted recently.
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Solution (a)
Under the Operation Amanat initiative, the Railway Protection Force has taken a novel initiative to make it easier for the passengers to get back their lost luggage. It helps to track lost belongings of passengers. The details of lost luggage along with photos are uploaded by RPF personnel of the respective Divisions.
Context – The operation was conducted recently.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Bagh Print’
- It is a wooden hand-block print which is believed to have started around Indus Valley times
- Bagh print motifs are typically geometric, paisley, or floral compositions design
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Bagh print is a traditional Indian handicraft originating in Bagh, Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The wooden hand-block print is believed to be some 1,000 years old, originating around the Indus Valley through the Khatri community, who later settled in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district. The process is characterised by hand printed wood block relief prints with naturally sourced pigments and dyes. Bagh print motifs are typically geometric, paisley, or floral compositions design, dyed with vegetable colours of red and black over a white background, and is a popular textile printing product. Context – Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Bagh print is a traditional Indian handicraft originating in Bagh, Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The wooden hand-block print is believed to be some 1,000 years old, originating around the Indus Valley through the Khatri community, who later settled in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district. The process is characterised by hand printed wood block relief prints with naturally sourced pigments and dyes. Bagh print motifs are typically geometric, paisley, or floral compositions design, dyed with vegetable colours of red and black over a white background, and is a popular textile printing product. Context – Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
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