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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 La Nina
- La Niña is a complex weather phenomenon characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
- Changes in global wind patterns is the primary cause of La Niña events.
- La Niña events tend to occur more frequently than El Niño events.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - La Niña is indeed characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Here’s a bit more detail about this phenomenon:
- Part of ENSO cycle: La Niña is one phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern. The other phase is El Niño, which involves warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the same region.
- Trade winds: During La Niña, the trade winds (which blow from east to west across the Pacific) are stronger than usual. This pushes warm water towards Asia and causes upwelling of colder water from the deep ocean along the west coast of South America
- Changes in ocean currents and temperature in the Pacific Ocean is the primary cause of La Niña events
- This is generally not true. While the occurrence of El Niño and La Niña can be irregular, El Niño events tend to occur more frequently than La Niña events.
Context: How does La Niña affect India’s climate? ( The Hindu)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - La Niña is indeed characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Here’s a bit more detail about this phenomenon:
- Part of ENSO cycle: La Niña is one phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern. The other phase is El Niño, which involves warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the same region.
- Trade winds: During La Niña, the trade winds (which blow from east to west across the Pacific) are stronger than usual. This pushes warm water towards Asia and causes upwelling of colder water from the deep ocean along the west coast of South America
- Changes in ocean currents and temperature in the Pacific Ocean is the primary cause of La Niña events
- This is generally not true. While the occurrence of El Niño and La Niña can be irregular, El Niño events tend to occur more frequently than La Niña events.
Context: How does La Niña affect India’s climate? ( The Hindu)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the removal Of Judges
- Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts can be removed only by the process of impeachment.
- The removal process involves a resolution being passed by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- The President of India has the power to remove judges without the need for impeachment.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - While the process for removing judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is similar to impeachment, the Indian Constitution uses the term “removal” rather than “impeachment.”
- While a two-thirds majority is required, it’s not just any two-thirds majority. Here’s the precise requirement for the removal (often colloquially referred to as impeachment) of a Supreme Court or High Court judge in India:
- The resolution needs to be passed by a special majority in each House of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
- That statement is incorrect. The President of India does not have the power to remove judges of the Supreme Court or High Courts independently.
Context:What is the procedure for removing judges? ( The Hindu)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - While the process for removing judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is similar to impeachment, the Indian Constitution uses the term “removal” rather than “impeachment.”
- While a two-thirds majority is required, it’s not just any two-thirds majority. Here’s the precise requirement for the removal (often colloquially referred to as impeachment) of a Supreme Court or High Court judge in India:
- The resolution needs to be passed by a special majority in each House of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
- That statement is incorrect. The President of India does not have the power to remove judges of the Supreme Court or High Courts independently.
Context:What is the procedure for removing judges? ( The Hindu)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is the primary objective of the NISHTHA program?
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct - NISHTHA stands for National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement.
- Program aims to build the capacity of school heads and teachers to improve the quality of education.
- The program is implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Context: Over 63 lakh teachers trained under different NISHTHA programsfrom 2019-22
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct - NISHTHA stands for National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement.
- Program aims to build the capacity of school heads and teachers to improve the quality of education.
- The program is implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Context: Over 63 lakh teachers trained under different NISHTHA programsfrom 2019-22
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Green Hydrogen
- The production of Green Hydrogen is currently less expensive than traditional methods of hydrogen production.
- Zero-carbon emissions is the primary advantage of Green Hydrogen over traditional methods of hydrogen production
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Green hydrogen production, which uses renewable energy sources like solar or wind power to electrolyze water, is generally more expensive than traditional methods of hydrogen production.
- Zero-carbon emissions is the primary advantage of Green Hydrogen over traditional methods of hydrogen production
Context: Green hydrogen and the financing challenge ( The Hindu)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Green hydrogen production, which uses renewable energy sources like solar or wind power to electrolyze water, is generally more expensive than traditional methods of hydrogen production.
- Zero-carbon emissions is the primary advantage of Green Hydrogen over traditional methods of hydrogen production
Context: Green hydrogen and the financing challenge ( The Hindu)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Greenwashing
- Greenwashing can be regulated by government agencies to prevent misleading advertising.
- Greenwashing often involves making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Greenwashing, the practice of making misleading or unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service, can and should be regulated by government agencies
Greenwashing is all about creating a false impression of environmental responsibility. Here are some common ways companies engage in greenwashing - Vague or unsubstantiated claims: Using terms like “eco-friendly,” “natural,” or “sustainable” without providing specific evidence or verifiable certifications.
- Hidden trade-offs: Highlighting one environmentally friendly aspect of a product while ignoring other significant environmental impacts. For example, advertising a product as recyclable while ignoring the energy and resources used in its production.
Context: The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Greenwashing, the practice of making misleading or unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service, can and should be regulated by government agencies
Greenwashing is all about creating a false impression of environmental responsibility. Here are some common ways companies engage in greenwashing - Vague or unsubstantiated claims: Using terms like “eco-friendly,” “natural,” or “sustainable” without providing specific evidence or verifiable certifications.
- Hidden trade-offs: Highlighting one environmentally friendly aspect of a product while ignoring other significant environmental impacts. For example, advertising a product as recyclable while ignoring the energy and resources used in its production.
Context: The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways
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