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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 regarding ‘Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)’
- It applies to Indian citizens irrespective of where the crime is committed
- It lays down the definition of ‘unlawful activity’ and specifies the rules for designating an organization as an ‘unlawful association’
- The Ministry of External Affairs is empowered to designate individuals as terrorists under this Act
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The UAPA applies to anyone who commits a UAPA crime in India or outside India. It applies to Indian citizens irrespective of where the crime is committed and also includes people in Government service and people on ships and aircraft registered in India. It lays down the definitions and rules for designating an organization as an “unlawful association” if it is engaged in certain types of activities. ‘Unlawful activity’ is defined as any action taken by an individual or association – through an act, words, spoken or written, or by signs or visible representation – which is intended to, or supports a claim to, bring about the cession of a part of the territory of India, or the secession of a part of the territory of India from the Union, or which incites any individual or group of individuals to bring about such cession or secession. Under the Act, the central government may designate an organization as a terrorist organization if it: commits or participates in acts of terrorism; prepares for terrorism; promotes terrorism; is otherwise involved in terrorism; The 2019 Amendment gave the Home Ministry the power to designate individuals as terrorists. Context – The Supreme Court recently allowed pleas challenging provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) to be withdrawn
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The UAPA applies to anyone who commits a UAPA crime in India or outside India. It applies to Indian citizens irrespective of where the crime is committed and also includes people in Government service and people on ships and aircraft registered in India. It lays down the definitions and rules for designating an organization as an “unlawful association” if it is engaged in certain types of activities. ‘Unlawful activity’ is defined as any action taken by an individual or association – through an act, words, spoken or written, or by signs or visible representation – which is intended to, or supports a claim to, bring about the cession of a part of the territory of India, or the secession of a part of the territory of India from the Union, or which incites any individual or group of individuals to bring about such cession or secession. Under the Act, the central government may designate an organization as a terrorist organization if it: commits or participates in acts of terrorism; prepares for terrorism; promotes terrorism; is otherwise involved in terrorism; The 2019 Amendment gave the Home Ministry the power to designate individuals as terrorists. Context – The Supreme Court recently allowed pleas challenging provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) to be withdrawn
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Coal Gasification’
Statement 1 – It is the process of producing syngas, a mixture consisting primarily of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and water vapour (H2O)
Statement 2 – Syngas can be used for electricity production, used in energy-efficient fuel cell technology, or as chemical ‘building blocks’ for industrial purposes.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Coal Gasification is the process of producing syngas, a mixture consisting primarily of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and water vapour (H2O) – from coal and water, air and/or oxygen. Gasification occurs in a gasifier, generally a high temperature/pressure vessel where oxygen and steam are directly contacted with the coal or other feed material causing a series of chemical reactions to occur that convert the feed to syngas and ash/slag. Syngas can be used for electricity production, used in energy-efficient fuel cell technology, or as chemical “building blocks” for industrial purposes. The hydrogen can also be extracted for use in fuelling a hydrogen economy. Context – The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, is set to host an Industry Interaction in Hyderabad aimed at fostering the development and proliferation of coal/lignite gasification projects across the nation.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Coal Gasification is the process of producing syngas, a mixture consisting primarily of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and water vapour (H2O) – from coal and water, air and/or oxygen. Gasification occurs in a gasifier, generally a high temperature/pressure vessel where oxygen and steam are directly contacted with the coal or other feed material causing a series of chemical reactions to occur that convert the feed to syngas and ash/slag. Syngas can be used for electricity production, used in energy-efficient fuel cell technology, or as chemical “building blocks” for industrial purposes. The hydrogen can also be extracted for use in fuelling a hydrogen economy. Context – The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, is set to host an Industry Interaction in Hyderabad aimed at fostering the development and proliferation of coal/lignite gasification projects across the nation.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Sangam Initiative’ which was seen in news recently was launched by
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Solution (d)
Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative is a Proof of Concept (PoC) distributed in two stages to be conducted in one of the major cities of India. The initiative aims to demonstrate practical implementation of innovative infrastructure planning solutions, to develop a model framework for facilitating faster and more effective collaboration and to provide a future blueprint that may serve as a roadmap to scale and replicate successful strategies in future infrastructure projects.
Context – The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Ministry of Communication has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative.
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Solution (d)
Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative is a Proof of Concept (PoC) distributed in two stages to be conducted in one of the major cities of India. The initiative aims to demonstrate practical implementation of innovative infrastructure planning solutions, to develop a model framework for facilitating faster and more effective collaboration and to provide a future blueprint that may serve as a roadmap to scale and replicate successful strategies in future infrastructure projects.
Context – The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Ministry of Communication has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘UN World Restoration Flagships’, consider the following statements
- It is led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature
- The award conferred makes the initiatives eligible for technical and financial support from the United Nations
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The World Restoration Flagship are part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration – led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization. It aims to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. The award conferred by the UNEP and FAO of the UN makes the initiatives eligible for technical and financial support from the organisation. The awards track notable initiatives that provide support to global commitments in order to restore one billion hectares. Context – The United Nations named seven initiatives from across Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia as the intergovernmental organisation’s World Restoration Flagships.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The World Restoration Flagship are part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration – led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization. It aims to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. The award conferred by the UNEP and FAO of the UN makes the initiatives eligible for technical and financial support from the organisation. The awards track notable initiatives that provide support to global commitments in order to restore one billion hectares. Context – The United Nations named seven initiatives from across Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia as the intergovernmental organisation’s World Restoration Flagships.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Nuclear Fusion’
- It is defined as the combining of several small nuclei into one large nucleus with the subsequent release of huge amounts of energy
- Nuclear fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma
- Joint European Torus (JET) is the first device to achieve controlled fusion power using deuterium and tritium
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Nuclear fusion is defined as the combining of several small nuclei into one large nucleus with the subsequent release of huge amounts of energy. It is the opposite reaction of fission, where heavy isotopes are split apart. Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma. Plasma is a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons that has unique properties distinct from solids, liquids and gases. At high temperatures, electrons are ripped from atom’s nuclei and become a plasma or an ionised state of matter. Plasma is also known as the fourth state of matter. Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK is a large tokamak, the first device to achieve controlled fusion power using deuterium and tritium. Context – European researchers at the Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK achieved a significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion, generating a record-breaking 69 megajoules of energy from just 0.2 milligrams of fuel.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Nuclear fusion is defined as the combining of several small nuclei into one large nucleus with the subsequent release of huge amounts of energy. It is the opposite reaction of fission, where heavy isotopes are split apart. Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma. Plasma is a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons that has unique properties distinct from solids, liquids and gases. At high temperatures, electrons are ripped from atom’s nuclei and become a plasma or an ionised state of matter. Plasma is also known as the fourth state of matter. Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK is a large tokamak, the first device to achieve controlled fusion power using deuterium and tritium. Context – European researchers at the Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK achieved a significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion, generating a record-breaking 69 megajoules of energy from just 0.2 milligrams of fuel.
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