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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
Q.1) Consider the following bodies
- Comptroller and Auditor General
- Committee on Public Undertakings
- Finance Commission
- Public Affairs Committe
How many of the body(ies) mentioned above is/are Supreme Audit Institutions
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Solution (a)
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are public oversight institutions which audit a government’s use of public funds. They are a critical link in a country’s accountability chain. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is India’s SAI. SAIs undertakes financial audits of organizations’ accounting procedures and financial statements, and compliance audits reviewing the legality of transactions made by the audited body.
Context – Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recently said that Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) must inevitably prepare themselves for auditing AI-based governance systems and look for opportunities to adopt AI into their audit techniques.
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Solution (a)
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are public oversight institutions which audit a government’s use of public funds. They are a critical link in a country’s accountability chain. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is India’s SAI. SAIs undertakes financial audits of organizations’ accounting procedures and financial statements, and compliance audits reviewing the legality of transactions made by the audited body.
Context – Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recently said that Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) must inevitably prepare themselves for auditing AI-based governance systems and look for opportunities to adopt AI into their audit techniques.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Hiroshima AI Process (HAP)’ was recently initiated by
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Solution (d)
Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) is an effort by the G7 bloc to determine a way forward to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). It also encourages international organisations such as the OECD to consider the analysis of the impact of policy developments and the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) to conduct practical projects.
Context – Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) was initiated in the annual Group of Seven (G7) Summit the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué
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Solution (d)
Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) is an effort by the G7 bloc to determine a way forward to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). It also encourages international organisations such as the OECD to consider the analysis of the impact of policy developments and the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) to conduct practical projects.
Context – Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) was initiated in the annual Group of Seven (G7) Summit the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’
- It is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group
- It works directly with Governments and non-governmental organizations
- UNODC relies on UN General Assembly for its funds
- United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime comes under the operational work of UNODC
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Correct UNODC is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 as the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention by combining the United Nations International Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Division in the United Nations Office at Vienna, adopting the current name in 2002. The agency is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. By working directly with Governments and non-governmental organizations, UNODC field staff develop and implement drug control and crime prevention programmes tailored to countries’ particular needs. UNODC relies on voluntary contributions, mainly from governments, to carry out the majority of our work. The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted by General Assembly resolution 55/25 of 15 November 2000, is the main international instrument in the fight against transnational organized crime. It falls under the operational work of UNODC. Context – Dubai Customs recently celebrated the graduation of participants from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) programme.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Correct UNODC is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 as the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention by combining the United Nations International Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Division in the United Nations Office at Vienna, adopting the current name in 2002. The agency is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. By working directly with Governments and non-governmental organizations, UNODC field staff develop and implement drug control and crime prevention programmes tailored to countries’ particular needs. UNODC relies on voluntary contributions, mainly from governments, to carry out the majority of our work. The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted by General Assembly resolution 55/25 of 15 November 2000, is the main international instrument in the fight against transnational organized crime. It falls under the operational work of UNODC. Context – Dubai Customs recently celebrated the graduation of participants from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) programme.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Gravitational Lensing’
- It occurs when a massive celestial body causes a sufficient curvature of spacetime for the path of light around it to be bent
- It causes magnification, allowing us to observe objects that would otherwise be too far away and too faint to be seen
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Gravitational Lensing occurs when a massive celestial body, such as a galaxy cluster, causes a sufficient curvature of spacetime for the path of light around it to be visibly bent, as if by a lens. The body causing the light to curve is accordingly called a gravitational lens. An important consequence of this lensing distortion is magnification, allowing us to observe objects that would otherwise be too far away and too faint to be seen. As light travels through spacetime, the theory predicts that the path taken by the light will also be curved by an object’s mass. Gravitational lensing is a dramatic and observable example of Einstein’s theory in action. Context – Astronomers have recently captured four images of the same background supernova being gravitationally lensed by the immense gravitational well of the foreground supernova.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Gravitational Lensing occurs when a massive celestial body, such as a galaxy cluster, causes a sufficient curvature of spacetime for the path of light around it to be visibly bent, as if by a lens. The body causing the light to curve is accordingly called a gravitational lens. An important consequence of this lensing distortion is magnification, allowing us to observe objects that would otherwise be too far away and too faint to be seen. As light travels through spacetime, the theory predicts that the path taken by the light will also be curved by an object’s mass. Gravitational lensing is a dramatic and observable example of Einstein’s theory in action. Context – Astronomers have recently captured four images of the same background supernova being gravitationally lensed by the immense gravitational well of the foreground supernova.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Sea Lettuce’, consider the following statements
- It is usually found growing on rocky shores of seas and oceans around the world
- Large masses of sea lettuce are often an indicator of uncontaminated water
- It can accumulate heavy metals and grows throughout the year
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) is commonly referred to as seaweed. It is a genus of green algae usually found growing on rocky shores of seas and oceans around the world. Large masses of sea lettuce are often an indicator of nutrient pollution in the water. Some species of Sea lettuce also grow in brackish water rich in organic matter or sewage and can accumulate heavy metals. It needs a lot of sunlight to flourish. It is perennial, and grows all year, although the largest blooms occur during the summer. Context – Researchers have recently discovered 20 new species of Sea lettuce along the Baltic and Scandinavian coasts.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) is commonly referred to as seaweed. It is a genus of green algae usually found growing on rocky shores of seas and oceans around the world. Large masses of sea lettuce are often an indicator of nutrient pollution in the water. Some species of Sea lettuce also grow in brackish water rich in organic matter or sewage and can accumulate heavy metals. It needs a lot of sunlight to flourish. It is perennial, and grows all year, although the largest blooms occur during the summer. Context – Researchers have recently discovered 20 new species of Sea lettuce along the Baltic and Scandinavian coasts.
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