UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14th December 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 The Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate, often seen in the news recently.

It is an initiative of India, Kenya and France to tackle debt & climate change.
It is an expert group established at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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 (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

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· The Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate is an initiative of Kenya, Colombia and France to tackle debt & climate change.

· The aim of the effort is to make structural economic transformation for low carbon economic growth.

The review will assess how sovereign debt affects the ability of developing countries to:

· Conserve nature

· Adapt to climate change

· Decarbonize their economies

· Become more sustainable

· It is an expert group established at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

· It aids to comprehensively assess how sovereign debt impacts the ability of low- and middle-income countries to address climate change, conserve nature and decarbonize their economies.

Context: The Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate is a new Initiative to tackle debt & climate change that was recently launched at COP 28.

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Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

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· The Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate is an initiative of Kenya, Colombia and France to tackle debt & climate change.

· The aim of the effort is to make structural economic transformation for low carbon economic growth.

The review will assess how sovereign debt affects the ability of developing countries to:

· Conserve nature

· Adapt to climate change

· Decarbonize their economies

· Become more sustainable

· It is an expert group established at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

· It aids to comprehensively assess how sovereign debt impacts the ability of low- and middle-income countries to address climate change, conserve nature and decarbonize their economies.

Context: The Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate is a new Initiative to tackle debt & climate change that was recently launched at COP 28.

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following statement about Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)

GPAI is a 29 member multi-stakeholder initiative launched in 2020.
India is a founding member of GPAI and the lead chair of GPAI in 2024.
GPAI aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities.

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 (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

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· It was launched in 2020.

· GPAI is a 29 member multi-stakeholder initiative.

· India is a founding member of GPAI, having joined the multi-stakeholder initiative in June 2020 and the lead chair of GPAI in 2024.

· The founding members are:

· Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, the UK, the US, and the EU.

· Aim – GPAI aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.

· It is built around a shared commitment to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence.

Context: Prime Minister has inaugurated the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit at Bharat Mandapam.

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

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· It was launched in 2020.

· GPAI is a 29 member multi-stakeholder initiative.

· India is a founding member of GPAI, having joined the multi-stakeholder initiative in June 2020 and the lead chair of GPAI in 2024.

· The founding members are:

· Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, the UK, the US, and the EU.

· Aim – GPAI aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.

· It is built around a shared commitment to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence.

Context: Prime Minister has inaugurated the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit at Bharat Mandapam.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Demaorchestia Alanensis, sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

a) A remnant of a massive star that exploded some 340 years ago
b) Recently discovered 407-million-year-old fungus fossil
c) A new species of marine amphipod that was discovered in Chilika Lake, Odisha
d) A dominant male sterility gene in cabbage that helps in mutation

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Solution (c)

Option c

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· Demaorchestia Alanensis is a marine amphipod that was found in Chillika Lake, Odisha.

· Amphipods are a significant group in the marine ecosystem and play a vital role in the marine food chain.

· This is the 6th species that is to be added to the genus Demaorchestia.

· It is white in colour with less than 15 millimetres in length.

· It has 13 pairs of legs.

· While 3 pairs are used for swimming in the water, 8 pairs are used for walking on land. The other 2 pairs are used for capturing prey and feeding.

· The species can be distinguished from the other members of the genus by two to three strong, hair-like structures or setae on the anterior margin of the propodus of the gnathopod.

Context: Researchers have recently discovered a new species of marine amphipod in Chillika Lake, Odisha and named it as Demaorchestia Alanensis.

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Solution (c)

Option c

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· Demaorchestia Alanensis is a marine amphipod that was found in Chillika Lake, Odisha.

· Amphipods are a significant group in the marine ecosystem and play a vital role in the marine food chain.

· This is the 6th species that is to be added to the genus Demaorchestia.

· It is white in colour with less than 15 millimetres in length.

· It has 13 pairs of legs.

· While 3 pairs are used for swimming in the water, 8 pairs are used for walking on land. The other 2 pairs are used for capturing prey and feeding.

· The species can be distinguished from the other members of the genus by two to three strong, hair-like structures or setae on the anterior margin of the propodus of the gnathopod.

Context: Researchers have recently discovered a new species of marine amphipod in Chillika Lake, Odisha and named it as Demaorchestia Alanensis.

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Consider the following statements about ‘AMRIT’ (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology)

The technology was developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and IIT-Bombay.
The technology uses nano-scale iron oxy-hydroxide, which selectively removes arsenic when water is passed through it.

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

· IIT-Madras has developed a technology called ‘AMRIT’ (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology) for the removal of Arsenic and Metal ions from water.

· The technology uses nano-scale iron oxy-hydroxide, which selectively removes arsenic when water is passed through it.

· Significance: The technology will help to achieve the goal of Government of India to provide safe water supply in adequate quantity, under Jal Jeevan Mission.

Context: IIT-Madras has developed a technology called ‘AMRIT’ (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology) for the removal of Arsenic and Metal ions from water.

Incorrect

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Incorrect

Correct

· IIT-Madras has developed a technology called ‘AMRIT’ (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology) for the removal of Arsenic and Metal ions from water.

· The technology uses nano-scale iron oxy-hydroxide, which selectively removes arsenic when water is passed through it.

· Significance: The technology will help to achieve the goal of Government of India to provide safe water supply in adequate quantity, under Jal Jeevan Mission.

Context: IIT-Madras has developed a technology called ‘AMRIT’ (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology) for the removal of Arsenic and Metal ions from water.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Consider the following statements about Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

The scheme is implemented by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.
The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum is 40 years.
It provides a minimum guaranteed pension ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 on attaining 60 years of age.

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 (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· APY is a flagship social security scheme of the Government of India, launched on 9th May 2015.

· To provide old age income security to Indian citizens, with a particular focus on the poor, underprivileged, and workers in the unorganized sectors.

· Age: The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum is 40 years. The age of exit and start of pension is 60 years.

· Exclusions: From 1st October, 2022, any citizen who is or has been an income tax payer, shall not be eligible to join APY.

· It provides a minimum guaranteed pension ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 on attaining 60 years of age.

· The amount of pension is guaranteed for lifetime to the spouse on death of the subscriber.

· In the event of death of both the subscriber and the spouse, the entire pension corpus is paid to the nominee.

Context: The total enrolment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed 6 crore, with over 79 lakh enrolments in the current Financial Year, 2023-24.