UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2nd August 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 Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects

The Space Liability Convention of 1972 defines responsibility in case a space object causes harm.
Under the Convention a launching State shall be absolutely liable to pay compensation for damage caused by its space objects on the surface of the earth.
The only settlement using the Liability Convention was between the erstwhile Soviet Union and Canada.

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

Space Liability Convention of 1972

· The Space Liability Convention of 1972 defines responsibility in case a space object causes harm.

· The treaty says that a launching State shall be absolutely liable to pay compensation for damage caused by its space objects on the surface of the earth or to aircraft, and liable for damage due to its faults in space.

· The Convention also provides for procedures for the settlement of claims for damages.

· However, there is no law against space junk crashing back to earth.

· In 1979, re-entry of NASA’s 76-ton Skylab had scattered debris over uninhabited parts of Australia, and the space agency was fined $400 for littering by a local government.

· The only settlement using the Liability Convention was between the erstwhile Soviet Union and Canada over debris of Soviet Cosmos 954 falling in a barren region.

· Canada was paid CAD 3 million in accordance with international law for cleaning up the mess.

Context: Recently ISRO rocket debris was found on Australian shore

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Option c

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Space Liability Convention of 1972

· The Space Liability Convention of 1972 defines responsibility in case a space object causes harm.

· The Convention also provides for procedures for the settlement of claims for damages.

· However, there is no law against space junk crashing back to earth.

· In 1979, re-entry of NASA’s 76-ton Skylab had scattered debris over uninhabited parts of Australia, and the space agency was fined $400 for littering by a local government.

· The only settlement using the Liability Convention was between the erstwhile Soviet Union and Canada over debris of Soviet Cosmos 954 falling in a barren region.

· Canada was paid CAD 3 million in accordance with international law for cleaning up the mess.

Context: Recently ISRO rocket debris was found on Australian shore

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following statements about Trilateral Highway project

The project spans 1,400 kilometres and will connect Moreh in Manipur with Mae Sot in Thailand, while passing through Myanmar.
The project was first proposed by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· It is also referred as “The Road to East” which connects India, Myanmar and Thailand.

· The project spans 1,400 kilometres and will connect Moreh in Manipur with Mae Sot in Thailand, while passing through Myanmar.

· It will be a gateway to ASEAN countries.

· The project has the power to revolutionise tourism, cultural interchange and improve regional trade among India, Myanmar and Thailand.

· The project was first proposed by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and was approved at ministerial-level meeting between India, Myanmar and Thailand in 2002.

Context: It was news.

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

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· It is also referred as “The Road to East” which connects India, Myanmar and Thailand.

· The project spans 1,400 kilometres and will connect Moreh in Manipur with Mae Sot in Thailand, while passing through Myanmar.

· It will be a gateway to ASEAN countries.

· The project has the power to revolutionise tourism, cultural interchange and improve regional trade among India, Myanmar and Thailand.

· The project was first proposed by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and was approved at ministerial-level meeting between India, Myanmar and Thailand in 2002.

Context: It was news.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Consider the following statements about Kuril Islands

The Islands are located in the far east of Russia.
It is a disputed territory between Japan and South Korea.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Option a

Correct

· Kuril Islands are located in the far east of Russia.

· They were seized by Soviet (Russian) forces in the closing days of World War II.

· Japanese call Kuril Islands as the Northern Territories.

· Modern Japan has no plans of using military force to resolve the dispute.

· Beijing would also have strategic incentives to assume control of the territory.

Context: The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine might give Japan a chance to recover the territories in Kuril Islands that they lost during World War II

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Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Option a

Correct

· Kuril Islands are located in the far east of Russia.

· They were seized by Soviet (Russian) forces in the closing days of World War II.

· Japanese call Kuril Islands as the Northern Territories.

· Modern Japan has no plans of using military force to resolve the dispute.

· Beijing would also have strategic incentives to assume control of the territory.

Context: The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine might give Japan a chance to recover the territories in Kuril Islands that they lost during World War II

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Which the following is correctly matched?

GI Products	State/UT
Jaderi namakatti	Tamil Nadu
Mushqbudji rice	Kashmir
Nathdwara Pichhwai Painting	Rajasthan

Choose the correct code:

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

Correct

Solution (d)

Option d

Correct

Tamil Nadu – Chedibutta saree, Jaderi namakatti and Kanniyakumari Matti banana.

Rajasthan – Nathdwara Pichhwai Painting.

Kashmir’s – Mushqbudji rice.

Jaderi namakatti – Are clay sticks that are white in colour, usually available in finger-like shape with a smooth texture.

Kanniyakumari Matti banana – It is a traditional table banana cultivar of medicinal value and the fruit is highly fragrant, sweet with sub-acid flavour, firm texture and powdery nature.

Chedibutta saree – Is a handloom saree which depicts the Chedibutta design in art silk and cotton mix fabric.

Context: Three famous products from Tamil Nadu – Jaderi namakatti, Kanniyakumari Matti banana, Chedibutta saree – were given the GI tag.

Incorrect

Solution (d)

Option d

Correct

Tamil Nadu – Chedibutta saree, Jaderi namakatti and Kanniyakumari Matti banana.

Rajasthan – Nathdwara Pichhwai Painting.

Kashmir’s – Mushqbudji rice.

Jaderi namakatti – Are clay sticks that are white in colour, usually available in finger-like shape with a smooth texture.

Kanniyakumari Matti banana – It is a traditional table banana cultivar of medicinal value and the fruit is highly fragrant, sweet with sub-acid flavour, firm texture and powdery nature.

Chedibutta saree – Is a handloom saree which depicts the Chedibutta design in art silk and cotton mix fabric.

Context: Three famous products from Tamil Nadu – Jaderi namakatti, Kanniyakumari Matti banana, Chedibutta saree – were given the GI tag.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Hathnikund Barrage, recently seen in news is located on which of the following state?

a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Godavari
d) Kaveri

Correct

Solution (b)

Option b

Correct

· The Hathnikund is a barrage on the river Yamuna.

· The Hathnikund barrage’s main function is to divert Yamuna’s water to the canals.

· Location – The Hathnikund barrage is located on the UP-Haryana border with the left side maintained by the UP government and the right by Haryana.

· The water management is, however, managed entirely by Haryana.

· The water from Hathnikund barrage is supplied to three channel.

· Regulating authority – Water regulation through Hathinikund barrage is regulated by the Upper Yamuna River Board.

· The board has representatives of all riparian stakeholders of the river – Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

· Every state gets the share of the water as agreed upon the agreement signed on May 12, 1994 between the states.

Context: The over release of water from the Hathnikund barrage is causing flooding in the national capital, New Delhi.