UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18th November 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 City Investments To Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 Programme

CITIIS 2.0 envisages fostering climate-sensitive planning in Indian cities and driving investments into urban climate action through specific projects.
All 100 Smart Cities are eligible to seek assistance under CITIIS 2.0 programme.

Choose the correct statements:

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

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Solution (c)

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Statement 1

Statement 2

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· CITIIS 2.0 envisages fostering climate-sensitive planning in Indian cities and driving investments into urban climate action through specific projects.

The CITIIS 2.0 is an initiative of the Urban Affairs Ministry in collaboration with the following:

· French Development Agency (AFD),

· KfW Development Bank,

· European Union and

· National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).

· The programme aims to drive investments into urban climate action through competitively selected projects promoting a circular economy with a focus on integrated waste management.

· CITIIS 2.0 will complement the Smart Cities Mission and converge with the Swachh Bharat Mission to enable innovation throughout the value chain of waste management in our cities.

· All 100 Smart Cities are eligible to seek assistance under CITIIS 2.0 programme.

Context: The second phase of the City Investments To Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) programme was recently launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

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Solution (c)

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Statement 1

Statement 2

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· CITIIS 2.0 envisages fostering climate-sensitive planning in Indian cities and driving investments into urban climate action through specific projects.

The CITIIS 2.0 is an initiative of the Urban Affairs Ministry in collaboration with the following:

· French Development Agency (AFD),

· KfW Development Bank,

· European Union and

· National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).

· The programme aims to drive investments into urban climate action through competitively selected projects promoting a circular economy with a focus on integrated waste management.

· CITIIS 2.0 will complement the Smart Cities Mission and converge with the Swachh Bharat Mission to enable innovation throughout the value chain of waste management in our cities.

· All 100 Smart Cities are eligible to seek assistance under CITIIS 2.0 programme.

Context: The second phase of the City Investments To Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) programme was recently launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following statements about Worldwide Governance Indicators

The WGI were developed in 1999 by two Daniel Kaufmann and Sood Ajay
It is released by the United Nations Development Programme.
Control of Corruption and Political Stability and Absence of Violence are among the six dimensions of governance considered in WGI.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None of the above

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

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· The World Bank compiles the Worldwide Governance Indicators using data from more than 30 think tanks, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, and private firms deemed credible.

· The WGI were developed in 1999 by two World Bank researchers, Daniel Kaufmann and Aart Kraay.

· The data are updated annually each September.

· It is released by the World Bank.

· It provides a ranking of 215 countries’ territories.

It is based on six dimensions of governance:

· Voice and Accountability’;

· ‘Political Stability and Absence of Violence’;

· ‘Government Effectiveness’;

· ‘Regulatory Quality’;

· ‘Rule of Law’

· Control of Corruption.’

· These indicators are designed to help researchers and analysts assess broad patterns in perceptions of governance across countries and over time.

Context: Recently, the Chief Economic Adviser of India raised concern over the use of World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators in ratings assessment by credit ratings agencies, especially for emerging economies.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Incorrect

Correct

· The WGI were developed in 1999 by two World Bank researchers, Daniel Kaufmann and Aart Kraay.

· The data are updated annually each September.

· It is released by the World Bank.

· It provides a ranking of 215 countries’ territories.

It is based on six dimensions of governance:

· Voice and Accountability’;

· ‘Political Stability and Absence of Violence’;

· ‘Government Effectiveness’;

· ‘Regulatory Quality’;

· ‘Rule of Law’

· Control of Corruption.’

· These indicators are designed to help researchers and analysts assess broad patterns in perceptions of governance across countries and over time.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Consider the following statements about Leonid meteor shower

It is brought about by the dust and debris abandoned by the Halley’s Comet.
The shower is called after the Leo constellation, from which the meteors appear to radiate.

Choose the incorrect statements:

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

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Incorrect

Correct

· It is brought about by the dust and debris abandoned by the comet Tempel-Tuttle.

· It is commonly peaking in mid-November.

· This Tempel-Tuttle comet circles the sun at regular intervals of 33 years.

· When the comet passes near the sun, it warms up and delivers a ton of material, shaping a dense cloud of dust and gas around it.

· This cloud follows the comet’s circle and fans out over the long run.

· The shower is called after the Leo constellation, from which the meteors appear to radiate.

· The earth every year crosses the orbit of Tempel-Tuttle in mid-November and in some cases experiences the comet’s dust cloud.

· When this occurs, the dust particles enter the earth’s atmosphere at high speed (around 70 km/s) and catch fire, creating bright streaks of light in the sky.

· These are what we see as the ‘meteors’, the Leonid meteor shower.

· The Leonids are noted for sometimes causing meteor storms described by a higher influx of meteors

Context: Many skywatchers in India and around the globe are poised for a cosmic treat — the Leonid Meteor Shower which is already underway since November 6 is set to reach its peak in the pre-dawn hours of November 17 to 18, 2023.