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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 Takakia
- Takakia is a rare genus of moss and Oldest surviving plant species.
- It only has two species and both of them are found together only in Tibetan Plateau.
- It combines features found in mosses, liverworts and green algae.
How many of the following statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · Takakia is a rare genus of moss and Oldest surviving plant species. · Takakia looks like a later of moss or green algae on the rocks where it grows.
· But closer inspection would reveal slender turf around 1centimetre in length with an arrangement of short, finger-like leaves.
· Takakia is a genus that only has two species and both of them are found together only in one place which is the Tibetan Plateau.
· It combines features found in mosses, liverworts and green algae.
Context: Takakia is being threatened by climate change.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · Takakia is a rare genus of moss and Oldest surviving plant species. · Takakia looks like a later of moss or green algae on the rocks where it grows.
· But closer inspection would reveal slender turf around 1centimetre in length with an arrangement of short, finger-like leaves.
· Takakia is a genus that only has two species and both of them are found together only in one place which is the Tibetan Plateau.
· It combines features found in mosses, liverworts and green algae.
Context: Takakia is being threatened by climate change.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Cluster munitions are weapons that release multiple explosive sub munitions, also called bomblets, into the air.
- Convention on Cluster Munitions envisages banning the possession, transfer, supply and use of cluster bombs.
- India is a member of the convention.
How many of the following statements are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Cluster munitions or cluster bombs are weapons that release multiple explosive sub munitions, also called bomblets, into the air. · These sub munitions explode as soon as they hit the ground, killing and maiming people in the area.
· Many bomblets do not blow up instantly and remain dormant for years (also known as the dud rate).
· These inactive bomblets act as precarious landmines, posing a grave threat to the civilian population, including women and children, for a long time.
· They were used in the Second World War.
· Since then, cluster bombs have been used on multiple occasions including by the U.S. in the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
· The international campaign against cluster bombs led by the civil society organisations such as Human Rights Watch also gathered momentum.
· This resulted in an international treaty called the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) was enacted on 2008.
· The convention envisages banning the possession, transfer, supply and use of cluster bombs. · The treaty is not universal but 112 countries have acceded to the including many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members such as Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
· Other important countries such as the U.S., Russia, China, Israel, and India have not signed the CCM. Ukraine is not a member of the convention. · Since these countries are not signatories to the CCM, they are not bound by international law banning cluster bombs.
· Countries are also legally bound to develop a victim assistance programme to provide support the cluster bomb victims.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Cluster munitions or cluster bombs are weapons that release multiple explosive sub munitions, also called bomblets, into the air. · These sub munitions explode as soon as they hit the ground, killing and maiming people in the area.
· Many bomblets do not blow up instantly and remain dormant for years (also known as the dud rate).
· These inactive bomblets act as precarious landmines, posing a grave threat to the civilian population, including women and children, for a long time.
· They were used in the Second World War.
· Since then, cluster bombs have been used on multiple occasions including by the U.S. in the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
· The international campaign against cluster bombs led by the civil society organisations such as Human Rights Watch also gathered momentum.
· This resulted in an international treaty called the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) was enacted on 2008.
· The convention envisages banning the possession, transfer, supply and use of cluster bombs. · The treaty is not universal but 112 countries have acceded to the including many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members such as Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
· Other important countries such as the U.S., Russia, China, Israel, and India have not signed the CCM. Ukraine is not a member of the convention. · Since these countries are not signatories to the CCM, they are not bound by international law banning cluster bombs.
· Countries are also legally bound to develop a victim assistance programme to provide support the cluster bomb victims.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority
- It is a statutory body set up under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Chairperson of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the Chairperson of the Authority.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is set up under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India as a statutory body under Companies Act 2013. · It aims to administer the Investor Education and Protection Fund with the objective of promoting Investor’s Education, Awareness and Protection.
· The Authority takes various initiatives to fulfil its objectives through Investor Awareness Programmes and various other mediums like Print, Electronic, Social Media, and Community Radio etc.
· Composition: Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the Chairperson of the Authority. Joint Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. Context: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Common Service Centre (CSC) have jointly launched “Niveshak Sarathi” (translates to “Investor Guide” or “Investor Mentor”) Vans in Delhi-NCR as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is set up under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India as a statutory body under Companies Act 2013. · It aims to administer the Investor Education and Protection Fund with the objective of promoting Investor’s Education, Awareness and Protection.
· The Authority takes various initiatives to fulfil its objectives through Investor Awareness Programmes and various other mediums like Print, Electronic, Social Media, and Community Radio etc.
· Composition: Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the Chairperson of the Authority. Joint Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. Context: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Common Service Centre (CSC) have jointly launched “Niveshak Sarathi” (translates to “Investor Guide” or “Investor Mentor”) Vans in Delhi-NCR as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Glyphosate
- Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that can kill certain weeds and grasses.
- Glyphosate is a systemic herbicide as it is absorbed by the plant’s leaves and then translocated throughout the plant’s vascular system.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that can kill certain weeds and grasses. · The product is used primarily in agriculture but also in forestry and lawn and garden care.
· Glyphosate is a small molecule made of a linear carbon chain with weaker bonds, which makes glyphosate less persistent in the environment.
· In India, it goes by various brand names, including Roundup, Glycel, and Brake.
Systemic Nature: · Glyphosate is a systemic herbicide, which means it is absorbed by the plant’s leaves and then translocated throughout the plant’s vascular system.
· This allows it to reach various parts of the plant, including the roots, leading to effective control of both above-ground and below-ground plant parts.
· Glyphosate is degraded in soil and water by microbes and binds tightly to soil particles, which prevents the leaching of glyphosate into groundwater.
· Glyphosate does not degrade quickly in plants. As a result, it is possible that glyphosate residues can occur in food products.
Context: Experts have recently warned pesticide sellers against the sale and storage of glyphosate as its exposure is known to cause cancer.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that can kill certain weeds and grasses. · The product is used primarily in agriculture but also in forestry and lawn and garden care.
· Glyphosate is a small molecule made of a linear carbon chain with weaker bonds, which makes glyphosate less persistent in the environment.
· In India, it goes by various brand names, including Roundup, Glycel, and Brake.
Systemic Nature: · Glyphosate is a systemic herbicide, which means it is absorbed by the plant’s leaves and then translocated throughout the plant’s vascular system.
· This allows it to reach various parts of the plant, including the roots, leading to effective control of both above-ground and below-ground plant parts.
· Glyphosate is degraded in soil and water by microbes and binds tightly to soil particles, which prevents the leaching of glyphosate into groundwater.
· Glyphosate does not degrade quickly in plants. As a result, it is possible that glyphosate residues can occur in food products.
Context: Experts have recently warned pesticide sellers against the sale and storage of glyphosate as its exposure is known to cause cancer.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Exercise Zayed Talwar, recently is news was a bilateral exercise conducted between which of the following two countries?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two naval forces. The visit seeks to strengthen the maritime partnership, share best practices, and foster a common understanding of security challenges in the region. Other exercises between India and UAE:
Exercise Desert Flag (Air Force)
In-UAE BILAT (bilateral naval exercise)
Desert Eagle (bilateral air force exercise)
Context: Indian Navy and United Arab Emirates conducted bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two naval forces. The visit seeks to strengthen the maritime partnership, share best practices, and foster a common understanding of security challenges in the region. Other exercises between India and UAE:
Exercise Desert Flag (Air Force)
In-UAE BILAT (bilateral naval exercise)
Desert Eagle (bilateral air force exercise)
Context: Indian Navy and United Arab Emirates conducted bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar.
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