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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
With reference to ‘Amazonian Stingless Bees’, seen in news recently, which of the following statements is correct?
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- Solution (a)
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Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insect in the world to be granted legal rights, after two municipalities Satipo and Nauta in Peru passed an ordinance recently. They are among the planet’s oldest pollinators, with a remarkable concentration of species in the Amazon rainforest. They are found in tropical regions across the world, and about half of the 500 known species live in the Amazon. Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas are the main areas where the stingless bee is found. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insect in the world to be granted legal rights, after two municipalities Satipo and Nauta in Peru passed an ordinance recently. They are among the planet’s oldest pollinators, with a remarkable concentration of species in the Amazon rainforest. They are found in tropical regions across the world, and about half of the 500 known species live in the Amazon. Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas are the main areas where the stingless bee is found. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
- Consider the following statements about National Investigation Agency (NIA):
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India’s premier federal counter-terrorism agency.
- It functions under the Ministry of Defence.
- It is a constitutional body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India’s premier federal counter-terrorism agency. Established in 2009 under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, it was created in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to handle terror-related crimes with a unified national approach. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is a statutory body empowered to investigate and prosecute “Scheduled Offences” affecting the sovereignty and integrity of India. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Explanation:
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India’s premier federal counter-terrorism agency. Established in 2009 under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, it was created in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to handle terror-related crimes with a unified national approach. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is a statutory body empowered to investigate and prosecute “Scheduled Offences” affecting the sovereignty and integrity of India. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
- Consider the following statements about National Investigation Agency (NIA):
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- Consider the following statements about ‘Bomb Cyclones.’
- To be classified as a bomb cyclone, the central atmospheric pressure must drop by at least 24 millibars within 24 hours.
- Bomb cyclones are often associated with atmospheric rivers and typically form in winter when cold and warm air masses collide.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Bomb Cyclone is a large midlatitude storm resulting from explosive cyclogenesis (or, informally, bombogenesis), a type of accelerated extratropical cyclone development. To be classified as a bomb cyclone, the central atmospheric pressure must drop by at least 24 millibars within 24 hours. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Bomb Cyclones are often associated with atmospheric rivers and typically form in winter when cold and warm air masses collide. The four most active regions where extra-tropical explosive cyclogenesis occurs in the world are the Northwest Pacific, the North Atlantic, the Southwest Pacific, and the South Atlantic. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Explanation:
- Bomb Cyclone is a large midlatitude storm resulting from explosive cyclogenesis (or, informally, bombogenesis), a type of accelerated extratropical cyclone development. To be classified as a bomb cyclone, the central atmospheric pressure must drop by at least 24 millibars within 24 hours. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Bomb Cyclones are often associated with atmospheric rivers and typically form in winter when cold and warm air masses collide. The four most active regions where extra-tropical explosive cyclogenesis occurs in the world are the Northwest Pacific, the North Atlantic, the Southwest Pacific, and the South Atlantic. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Consider the following statements about ‘Bomb Cyclones.’
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Bureau of Energy Efficiency, consider the following statements:
- It was established under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- It comes under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
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- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency was established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The primary objective of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is to reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It comes under Ministry of Power. It is the nodal agency for certifying Energy Managers and Energy Auditors and it prescribes energy consumption norms for energy-intensive industries. Hence, statement 2 is INCORRECT.
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- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency was established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The primary objective of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is to reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It comes under Ministry of Power. It is the nodal agency for certifying Energy Managers and Energy Auditors and it prescribes energy consumption norms for energy-intensive industries. Hence, statement 2 is INCORRECT.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) Services, consider the following statements:
- It enables uninterrupted communication in signal-dark zones, particularly useful in rural and indoor environments.
- It provides clearer and more stable voice calls compared to weak or fluctuating cellular networks.
- It maintains strong protection using SIM-based encryption and authentication, similar to VoLTE services.
How many of the above are advantages of using Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) Services?
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- Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) is a technology that allows users to make and receive voice calls and SMS over a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile tower. It works using IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) and uses the same mobile number and phone dialer, without any third-party app. Following are some of the advantages of using Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services:
- It enables uninterrupted communication in signal-dark zones, particularly useful in rural and indoor environments.
- It provides clearer and more stable voice calls compared to weak or fluctuating cellular networks.
It maintains strong protection using SIM-based encryption and authentication, similar to VoLTE services. Hence, option c is the correct answer.
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- Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) is a technology that allows users to make and receive voice calls and SMS over a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile tower. It works using IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) and uses the same mobile number and phone dialer, without any third-party app. Following are some of the advantages of using Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services:
- It enables uninterrupted communication in signal-dark zones, particularly useful in rural and indoor environments.
- It provides clearer and more stable voice calls compared to weak or fluctuating cellular networks.
It maintains strong protection using SIM-based encryption and authentication, similar to VoLTE services. Hence, option c is the correct answer.
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