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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 Defence Acquisition Council, which was in news recently:
- It is central to India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020.
- It was formed after in 2001, after the Kargil War of 1999.
- It is chaired by Prime Minister of India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The DAC is central to India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, aiming to boost domestic defence manufacturing. It was formed after the Group of Minister’s recommendations on ‘Reforming the National Security System’, in 2001, post-Kargil War (1999). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- It is chaired by Defence Minister and the other key members include the Minister of State for Defence, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Secretaries of various Defence departments, and the Director General (Acquisition), and Member Secretary: Dy. Chief of Defence Staff (PP&FD). Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The DAC is central to India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, aiming to boost domestic defence manufacturing. It was formed after the Group of Minister’s recommendations on ‘Reforming the National Security System’, in 2001, post-Kargil War (1999). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- It is chaired by Defence Minister and the other key members include the Minister of State for Defence, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Secretaries of various Defence departments, and the Director General (Acquisition), and Member Secretary: Dy. Chief of Defence Staff (PP&FD). Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Lion‑Tailed Macaques, which was in news recently:
- It is one of the largest macaque species in the world.
- It is an arboreal and diurnal creature.
- It is endemic to evergreen rainforests of the southern part in Western Ghats.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Lion‑Tailed Macaques is an Old World monkey. It is also known as the ‘beard ape’ because of its mane. The magnificent Lion-tailed macaque is named due to its lion-like, long, thin, and tufted tail. It is one of the smallest macaque species in the world. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
It is an arboreal and diurnal creature, they sleep at night in trees (typically, high in the canopy of rainforest). It is endemic to evergreen rainforests of the southern part in Western Ghats, with its range passing through the three states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Lion‑Tailed Macaques is an Old World monkey. It is also known as the ‘beard ape’ because of its mane. The magnificent Lion-tailed macaque is named due to its lion-like, long, thin, and tufted tail. It is one of the smallest macaque species in the world. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
It is an arboreal and diurnal creature, they sleep at night in trees (typically, high in the canopy of rainforest). It is endemic to evergreen rainforests of the southern part in Western Ghats, with its range passing through the three states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Valley of the Kings’, which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- The valley lies in the southern half of Egypt, just west of the Nile River.
- Most of the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were buried in the Valley of the Kings.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Valley of the Kings lies in the southern half of Egypt, just west of the Nile River. It was part of the ancient city of Thebes. Most of the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were buried in the Valley of the Kings. These pharaohs ruled from 1539 to 1077 BC, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. The burial chamber also included furniture, clothing, jewellery, and other items that it was believed the pharaoh would need in the afterlife. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Valley of the Kings lies in the southern half of Egypt, just west of the Nile River. It was part of the ancient city of Thebes. Most of the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were buried in the Valley of the Kings. These pharaohs ruled from 1539 to 1077 BC, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. The burial chamber also included furniture, clothing, jewellery, and other items that it was believed the pharaoh would need in the afterlife. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Corruption Perceptions Index, which was in news recently, is annually released by?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Corruption Perceptions Index is the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world. It measures how corrupt each country’s public sector is perceived to be, according to experts and business people. The index has been published by Transparency International, a Berlin-based non-governmental organisation (NGO). It has been published annually since its inception in 1995. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Corruption Perceptions Index is the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world. It measures how corrupt each country’s public sector is perceived to be, according to experts and business people. The index has been published by Transparency International, a Berlin-based non-governmental organisation (NGO). It has been published annually since its inception in 1995. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Continental Mantle Earthquakes, which was in news recently:
- They occur in the mantle lithosphere, significantly deeper than standard crustal earthquakes.
- Due to their extreme depth, they typically cause maximum shaking or danger at the Earth’s surface.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Continental Mantle Earthquakes are seismic events which originate in the mantle beneath continents. They occur in the mantle lithosphere, significantly deeper than standard crustal earthquakes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Unlike most earthquakes, which originate in the Earth’s cold, brittle crust at depths of around 10 to 29 kilometres, mantle earthquakes often occur more than 80 km below the Mohorovičić discontinuity (boundary between the crust and the mantle). Due to their extreme depth, they typically cause minimal shaking or danger at the Earth’s surface. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Continental Mantle Earthquakes are seismic events which originate in the mantle beneath continents. They occur in the mantle lithosphere, significantly deeper than standard crustal earthquakes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Unlike most earthquakes, which originate in the Earth’s cold, brittle crust at depths of around 10 to 29 kilometres, mantle earthquakes often occur more than 80 km below the Mohorovičić discontinuity (boundary between the crust and the mantle). Due to their extreme depth, they typically cause minimal shaking or danger at the Earth’s surface. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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