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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 ESMA(Essential Services Maintenance Act)
- ESMA is applicable to all states and union territories in India.
- The Act empowers the government to prohibit strikes and lockouts in essential services.
- Only Central government has the authority to invoke the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - Yes, the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) is applicable to all states and union territories in India.
- It is a central legislation enacted by the Parliament of India to maintain essential services and prevent disruptions to the normal life of the community.
- While the central government has the authority to invoke ESMA, individual state governments also have their own versions of the Act, tailored to their specific needs
- The Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) empowers the government to prohibit strikes and lockouts in essential services.
- This is done to ensure the continuity of critical services like electricity, water supply, public transport, healthcare, etc.
- The government can declare certain services as “essential” and, under ESMA, impose restrictions on the right to strike to prevent disruptions in these services.
- However, the use of ESMA has been a subject of debate, with concerns about its potential to curb labor rights and stifle dissent.
- While the Central government has the power to invoke the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), state governments also have the authority to invoke it within their respective jurisdictions.
- This allows states to maintain essential services and prevent disruptions, especially during times of industrial unrest or natural disasters.
- So, both the Central and State governments can use ESMA to ensure the continuity of essential services.
Context: Uttar Pradesh government invokes ESMA, imposes six months ban on protests
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - Yes, the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) is applicable to all states and union territories in India.
- It is a central legislation enacted by the Parliament of India to maintain essential services and prevent disruptions to the normal life of the community.
- While the central government has the authority to invoke ESMA, individual state governments also have their own versions of the Act, tailored to their specific needs
- The Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) empowers the government to prohibit strikes and lockouts in essential services.
- This is done to ensure the continuity of critical services like electricity, water supply, public transport, healthcare, etc.
- The government can declare certain services as “essential” and, under ESMA, impose restrictions on the right to strike to prevent disruptions in these services.
- However, the use of ESMA has been a subject of debate, with concerns about its potential to curb labor rights and stifle dissent.
- While the Central government has the power to invoke the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), state governments also have the authority to invoke it within their respective jurisdictions.
- This allows states to maintain essential services and prevent disruptions, especially during times of industrial unrest or natural disasters.
- So, both the Central and State governments can use ESMA to ensure the continuity of essential services.
Context: Uttar Pradesh government invokes ESMA, imposes six months ban on protests
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What is the geological origin of Lonar Lake, saline lake located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra?
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Option c Correct - Lonar Lake is a unique geological formation created by a meteorite impact. It’s situated in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India.
- This impact crater, formed millions of years ago, is one of the few hypervelocity impact craters on Earth, particularly in basaltic rock. The impact created a large, circular depression, which later filled with water to form the saline lake we see today.
Context: The Maharashtra government plans to submit a proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to include the famous Lonar Lake in Buldhana district in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
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Option c Correct - Lonar Lake is a unique geological formation created by a meteorite impact. It’s situated in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India.
- This impact crater, formed millions of years ago, is one of the few hypervelocity impact craters on Earth, particularly in basaltic rock. The impact created a large, circular depression, which later filled with water to form the saline lake we see today.
Context: The Maharashtra government plans to submit a proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to include the famous Lonar Lake in Buldhana district in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
- Sharda River flows through the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
- The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the Madhya Pradesh.
- The primary objective of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is to conserve and protect the Bengal tiger and its habitat
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - No, the Sharda River does not flow through the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
- While the Sharda River does flow near the reserve’s boundary, it doesn’t actually pass through the core area of the reserve.
- The reserve’s ecosystem is primarily influenced by the Gomti River and other local water bodies
- The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, not Madhya Pradesh.
- It’s situated in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Nepal.
- The primary objective of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is to conserve and protect the Bengal tiger and its habitat
Context:A probe has been ordered after a viral video surfaced, showing a fleet of vehicles allegedly belonging to a minister in Uttar Pradesh passing through the core area of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - No, the Sharda River does not flow through the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
- While the Sharda River does flow near the reserve’s boundary, it doesn’t actually pass through the core area of the reserve.
- The reserve’s ecosystem is primarily influenced by the Gomti River and other local water bodies
- The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, not Madhya Pradesh.
- It’s situated in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Nepal.
- The primary objective of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is to conserve and protect the Bengal tiger and its habitat
Context:A probe has been ordered after a viral video surfaced, showing a fleet of vehicles allegedly belonging to a minister in Uttar Pradesh passing through the core area of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF)
- It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF).
- It is established in 2014, aims to maximize the opportunities of the Internet while addressing associated challenges and risks.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF).
- It is a global multi-stakeholder platform that fosters dialogue on public policy issues related to the Internet.
- Established in 2021, aims to maximize the opportunities of the Internet while addressing associated challenges and risks.
Context: The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 will be held on December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF).
- It is a global multi-stakeholder platform that fosters dialogue on public policy issues related to the Internet.
- Established in 2021, aims to maximize the opportunities of the Internet while addressing associated challenges and risks.
Context: The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 will be held on December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Indian Star Tortoise
- Indian star tortoises are mainly herbivores and mostly eat grasses, herbaceous leaves, flowers etc.
- It’s IUCN conservation status is Endangered.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - It is generally crepuscular, which means they are active in the early morning and the late afternoon during dry, hot weather.
- Diet: Indian star tortoises are mainly herbivores and mostly eat grasses, herbaceous leaves, flowers etc.
Conservation status - IUCN: Vulnerable
- CITES:Appendix I
- Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I
Context: Recently, researchers have identified two genetically distinct groups of the Indian star tortoise species namely northwestern and southern.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - It is generally crepuscular, which means they are active in the early morning and the late afternoon during dry, hot weather.
- Diet: Indian star tortoises are mainly herbivores and mostly eat grasses, herbaceous leaves, flowers etc.
Conservation status - IUCN: Vulnerable
- CITES:Appendix I
- Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I
Context: Recently, researchers have identified two genetically distinct groups of the Indian star tortoise species namely northwestern and southern.
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