UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 7th June 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 Bitumen

It is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon.
It is obtained as a residue of the distillation of crude oil.
It is commonly used to waterproof boats and other marine vessels.

Choose the incorrect statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None
d) 3 only

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· It is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon.

Composition:

· It owes its density and viscosity to its chemical composition—mainly large hydrocarbon molecules known as asphaltenes and resins, which are present in lighter oils but are highly concentrated in bitumen.

· In addition, bitumen frequently has a high content of metals, such as nickel and vanadium, and nonmetallic inorganic elements, such as nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

· It is found in deposits such as oil sands and pitch lakes(natural bitumen) or is obtained as a residue of the distillation of crude oil.

· At the temperatures normally encountered in natural deposits, bitumen will not flow. In order to be moved through a pipe, it must be heated and, in some cases, diluted with a lighter oil.

· Bitumen can deform permanently under heavy loads. Continued stress on the material can result in cracking.

Uses:

· Bitumen is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties and is commonly used in the construction industry, notably for roads and highways.

· It is commonly used to waterproof boats and other marine vessels.

· It is also used by companies that create and manufacture roofing products.

· It is used for sealing and insulating purposes in various building materials such as carpet tile backing and paint.

Context: Goa Power Minister recently said that bitumen used in road construction is a major cause of pollution.

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· It is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon.

Composition:

· In addition, bitumen frequently has a high content of metals, such as nickel and vanadium, and nonmetallic inorganic elements, such as nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

· It is found in deposits such as oil sands and pitch lakes(natural bitumen) or is obtained as a residue of the distillation of crude oil.

· At the temperatures normally encountered in natural deposits, bitumen will not flow. In order to be moved through a pipe, it must be heated and, in some cases, diluted with a lighter oil.

· Bitumen can deform permanently under heavy loads. Continued stress on the material can result in cracking.

Uses:

· Bitumen is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties and is commonly used in the construction industry, notably for roads and highways.

· It is commonly used to waterproof boats and other marine vessels.

· It is also used by companies that create and manufacture roofing products.

· It is used for sealing and insulating purposes in various building materials such as carpet tile backing and paint.

Context: Goa Power Minister recently said that bitumen used in road construction is a major cause of pollution.

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following statements about District Legal Services Authority

It is formed under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free legal aid and services to the weaker sections of the society.
It is a body that shall be constituted by the State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.
The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 provides that a District Authority requires the district judge as its chairman.

Choose the correct statements:

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

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· It is formed under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free legal aid and services to the weaker sections of this society to make sure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen because of economic or other disabilities.

· It is a statutory body organized at the district level to provide effective monitoring of legal aid programmes and their composition.

· Legal Services Authorities are statutory bodies that are formed or constituted in the various states of India by the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

· It is a body that shall be constituted by the State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.

· The act provides that a District Authority requires the district judge as its chairman.

· It shall also consist of a number of other members who have the experience and qualifications as prescribed by the State Government.

· The members possessing such requirements may be nominated by the Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.

· The person to be appointed shall belong to the State Judicial Service not lowers than rank than that of a Subordinate Judge or Civil Judge posted at the seat of the District Judiciary as Secretary of the District Authority.

· The Assistant Commissioner of the concerned District acts as the Member Secretary of the District Authority.

Context: Recently, under the Department of Justice’s (Ministry of Law and Justice) Nyaya Bandhu, Pro Bono Club, ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Tripura, in association with District Legal Services Authority West Tripura, organized a Door-to-Door Legal Aid Campaign.

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Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· It is a statutory body organized at the district level to provide effective monitoring of legal aid programmes and their composition.

· Legal Services Authorities are statutory bodies that are formed or constituted in the various states of India by the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

· It is a body that shall be constituted by the State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.

· The act provides that a District Authority requires the district judge as its chairman.

· It shall also consist of a number of other members who have the experience and qualifications as prescribed by the State Government.

· The members possessing such requirements may be nominated by the Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.

· The Assistant Commissioner of the concerned District acts as the Member Secretary of the District Authority.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Consider the following statements

Statement – I

Inheritance rights of tribal women is neither covered under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 nor under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

Statement – II

The Scheduled Tribes of India are governed by customary laws in matters of inheritance, marriage and succession.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement - I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Correct

Solution (a)

Option a

Correct

Tribal inheritance Laws

· Inheritance rights of tribal women is neither covered under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 nor under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

· The Scheduled Tribes of India are governed by customary laws in matters of inheritance, marriage and succession.

· The customary tribal laws continue to discriminate against tribal women in the matter of succession.

· Hindu Succession Act, 1956 explicitly exempts tribes under section 2(2) of the act.

· Similarly, the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 and the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 are also not applicable to the STs, unless extended by the central government or otherwise directed.

· The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to examine the issue and consider amending the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act so as to make it applicable to the members of the Scheduled Tribes.

Context: Union govt. considering equal property rights to Scheduled Tribe women

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Solution (a)

Option a

Correct

Tribal inheritance Laws

· Inheritance rights of tribal women is neither covered under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 nor under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

· The Scheduled Tribes of India are governed by customary laws in matters of inheritance, marriage and succession.

· The customary tribal laws continue to discriminate against tribal women in the matter of succession.

· Hindu Succession Act, 1956 explicitly exempts tribes under section 2(2) of the act.

· Similarly, the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 and the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 are also not applicable to the STs, unless extended by the central government or otherwise directed.

· The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to examine the issue and consider amending the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act so as to make it applicable to the members of the Scheduled Tribes.

Context: Union govt. considering equal property rights to Scheduled Tribe women

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Consider the following statements about Trimbakeshwar Temple

It was constructed by 3rd Peshwa Balaji Bajirao also known as Nana Saheb.
The entire temple is built with black stone.
The Jyotirlinga here has three faces embodying Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

a) Only One
b) Only Two
c) All Three
d) None

Correct

Solution (c)

Option c

Correct

· Location – Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple is located in Nashik City, Maharastra.

· It is located near the mountain named Brahamagiri from which the river Godavari flows.

· There are 3 hills surrounding this temple – Brahmagiri, Nilagiri and Kalagiri.

· History – It was constructed by 3rd Peshwa Balaji Bajirao also known as Nana Saheb, in the mid-18th century (1740-1760).

· Special features – The entire temple is built with black stone.

· Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is only one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India.

· Trimbakeshwara – It not only honor Lord Shiva but the other two gods in the Holy Trinity – Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma as well.

· They all exist within the hollow space within the Shivalinga and hence the name Trimbakeshwara (3 Lords).

· They are covered by a jewelled crown that is believed to date to the era of the Pandavas.

· Jyotirlinga means column or pillar of light.

· The stambha symbol represents that there is no beginning or end.

Context: Shri Trimbakeshwar temple in Maharastra witnessed communal tensions for the past 6 months.