UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28th July 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 ACROSS Scheme

It is an umbrella scheme that aims to improve agricultural supply chain.
The scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Choose the incorrect 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

Incorrect

ACROSS – Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services.

· The schemes aids in weather and climate forecasting.

The Sub-scheme under the umbrella scheme ACROSS are:

· Monsoon Convection, Clouds, and Climate Change (MC4),

· High Performance Computing System (HPCS),

· Monsoon Mission (MM-II),

· Atmospheric Observations Network,

· Weather & Climate Services,

· Upgradation of Forecast System and

· Commissioning of Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs)

The scheme is implemented by 4 institutions under Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) namely:

· India Meteorological Department (IMD)

· National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)

· Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)

· Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

Context: The Indian government has approved the continuation of the “ACROSS” scheme for weather and climate research, with an estimated cost of Rs. 2,135 crore.

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Incorrect

ACROSS – Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services.

· The schemes aids in weather and climate forecasting.

The Sub-scheme under the umbrella scheme ACROSS are:

· Monsoon Convection, Clouds, and Climate Change (MC4),

· High Performance Computing System (HPCS),

· Monsoon Mission (MM-II),

· Atmospheric Observations Network,

· Weather & Climate Services,

· Upgradation of Forecast System and

· Commissioning of Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs)

The scheme is implemented by 4 institutions under Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) namely:

· India Meteorological Department (IMD)

· National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)

· Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)

· Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

Context: The Indian government has approved the continuation of the “ACROSS” scheme for weather and climate research, with an estimated cost of Rs. 2,135 crore.

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following countries

Norway
Sweden
Finland
Poland
Germany

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a border with Baltic sea?

a) Only two
b) Only three
c) Only four
d) All five

Correct

Solution (c)

Option d

Correct

· It is part of the North Atlantic Ocean, situated in Northern Europe.

· It extends northward from the latitude of southern Denmark almost to the Arctic Circle and separates the Scandinavian Peninsula from the rest of continental Europe.

· The Baltic Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the Danish Straits.

· It is the largest expanse of brackish water in the world. Its water salinity levels are lower than that of the World Oceans due to the inflow of fresh water from the surrounding land and the sea’s shallowness.

· Bordering Countries: Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden.

· Major gulfs: The Gulf of Bothnia to the north, the Gulf of Finland to the east, and the Gulf of Riga slightly to the south of that.

Context: Citizen divers restore seagrass in just off the coast of Kiel in northern Germany, Baltic sea to fight climate change.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Option d

Correct

· It is part of the North Atlantic Ocean, situated in Northern Europe.

· It extends northward from the latitude of southern Denmark almost to the Arctic Circle and separates the Scandinavian Peninsula from the rest of continental Europe.

· The Baltic Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the Danish Straits.

· Bordering Countries: Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden.

· Major gulfs: The Gulf of Bothnia to the north, the Gulf of Finland to the east, and the Gulf of Riga slightly to the south of that.

Context: Citizen divers restore seagrass in just off the coast of Kiel in northern Germany, Baltic sea to fight climate change.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Consider the following statements about PALNA Scheme

The Palna component has been included under Mission Shakti.
It aims to provide for quality and affordable day-care facilities for the children of working women.
The scheme is implemented by Minister of Women and Child Development.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All Three
d) None

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Option c

Correct

PALNA Scheme

· National Creche Scheme has been revised and subsumed as Palna scheme.

· It aims to provide for quality and affordable day-care facilities for the children (6 months to 6 years) of working women.

· The Palna component has been included under Mission Shakti.

· This scheme has dual role of encouraging women’s participation in work force and improve nutrition and health status of children.

· The scheme is launched by Minister of Women and Child Development.

· It enables more women to take up gainful employment amongst all socio-economic groups both in the organized and unorganized sector, irrespective of their employment status.

Context: Total 2688 Crèches operational across the country; Number of beneficiaries is 57128 under PALNA SCHEME.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Option c

Correct

PALNA Scheme

· National Creche Scheme has been revised and subsumed as Palna scheme.

· It aims to provide for quality and affordable day-care facilities for the children (6 months to 6 years) of working women.

· The Palna component has been included under Mission Shakti.

· This scheme has dual role of encouraging women’s participation in work force and improve nutrition and health status of children.

· The scheme is launched by Minister of Women and Child Development.

· It enables more women to take up gainful employment amongst all socio-economic groups both in the organized and unorganized sector, irrespective of their employment status.

Context: Total 2688 Crèches operational across the country; Number of beneficiaries is 57128 under PALNA SCHEME.

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Consider the following statements

The Article 105 of the constitution mentions two parliamentary privileges that is freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings.
The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament.

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

Option c

Correct

Parliamentary Privileges

· Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members.

· Parliamentary Privileges can be enjoyed by the parliamentary committees.

· The Constitution has also extended the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees.

· These include the attorney general of India and Union ministers.

· The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament.

· The breach of Parliamentary Privileges is punishable by the respective Houses of the Parliament.

· Parliamentary privileges can be classified into 2 broad categories:

· Collective Privileges – Those that are enjoyed by each House of Parliament collectively.

· Individual Privileges – Those that are enjoyed by the members individually.

· The Article 105 of the constitution mentions two parliamentary privileges that is freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings.

Context: As the Committee of Privileges of the Rajya Sabha investigates the alleged breach of privilege by 12 Opposition MPs.