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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 World Food Programme, which was in news recently:
- It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world.
- Its headquarters is located in Paris, France.
- It relies entirely on voluntary donations from governments, corporations, and individuals; it receives no UN assessed contributions.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- World Food Programme is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. It was established in 1961 by the UN General Assembly and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It aims to eradicate hunger (SDG 2: Zero Hunger) and build resilience in conflict and disaster-prone areas. Its headquarters is located in Rome, Italy. It releases Global Report on Food Crisis which describes the scale of acute hunger in the world. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
- It relies entirely on voluntary donations from governments, corporations, and individuals; it receives no UN assessed contributions. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger and prevent its use as a weapon of war. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- World Food Programme is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. It was established in 1961 by the UN General Assembly and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It aims to eradicate hunger (SDG 2: Zero Hunger) and build resilience in conflict and disaster-prone areas. Its headquarters is located in Rome, Italy. It releases Global Report on Food Crisis which describes the scale of acute hunger in the world. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
- It relies entirely on voluntary donations from governments, corporations, and individuals; it receives no UN assessed contributions. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger and prevent its use as a weapon of war. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Privileges Committee, which was in news recently:
- is a specialized standing committee of the Parliament that acts as a quasi-judicial body.
- It ensures that lawmakers can speak and vote freely without being sued for defamation in court for their actions inside the House.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Privileges Committee is a specialized standing committee of the legislature (Parliament) that acts as a quasi-judicial body. It is tasked with safeguarding the privileges—special rights and immunities—of the House and its members to ensure they can function without outside interference or fear. It ensures that lawmakers can speak and vote freely without being sued for defamation in court for their actions inside the House. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Privileges Committee is a specialized standing committee of the legislature (Parliament) that acts as a quasi-judicial body. It is tasked with safeguarding the privileges—special rights and immunities—of the House and its members to ensure they can function without outside interference or fear. It ensures that lawmakers can speak and vote freely without being sued for defamation in court for their actions inside the House. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is spread over the Vindhya hills. It derives its name from the most prominent hillock in the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka. Hence the name Bandhavgarh (Sanskrit: Brother’s Fort). The reserve features around 39 caves with Pali inscriptions and animal depictions. It also contains ancient structures, including stupas and statues from the 1st century BCE. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is spread over the Vindhya hills. It derives its name from the most prominent hillock in the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka. Hence the name Bandhavgarh (Sanskrit: Brother’s Fort). The reserve features around 39 caves with Pali inscriptions and animal depictions. It also contains ancient structures, including stupas and statues from the 1st century BCE. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Lakhpati Didi Initiative, which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It is a flagship program of the Government of India aimed at the economic empowerment of rural women.
- The nodal ministry for the scheme is Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Lakhpati Didi Initiative is a flagship program of the Government of India aimed at the economic empowerment of rural women. It aims to encourage women to start micro-enterprises within their villages. A Lakhpati Didi is a Self-Help Group member who earns an annual household income of Rupees One Lakh (Rs. 1,00,000) or more. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The nodal ministry for the scheme is Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). The scheme has been initiated by DAY-NRLM, wherein each SHG household is encouraged to take up multiple livelihood activities coupled with value chain interventions. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Lakhpati Didi Initiative is a flagship program of the Government of India aimed at the economic empowerment of rural women. It aims to encourage women to start micro-enterprises within their villages. A Lakhpati Didi is a Self-Help Group member who earns an annual household income of Rupees One Lakh (Rs. 1,00,000) or more. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The nodal ministry for the scheme is Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). The scheme has been initiated by DAY-NRLM, wherein each SHG household is encouraged to take up multiple livelihood activities coupled with value chain interventions. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to VoicERA, which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It is an open-source, end-to-end Voice AI stack.
- It is deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- It supports real-time speech systems, conversational AI, and multilingual telephony at a “population scale”.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end Voice AI stack. It establishes a national execution layer for multilingual Voice and Language AI, aiming to make voice the primary digital interface for citizens. It is deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
It is designed to be pluggable and interoperable, allowing developers to build without reconstructing entire technology stacks. It supports real-time speech systems, conversational AI, and multilingual telephony at a “population scale”. It enables secure and scalable deployment of voice systems across government, research institutions, and innovation ecosystems. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end Voice AI stack. It establishes a national execution layer for multilingual Voice and Language AI, aiming to make voice the primary digital interface for citizens. It is deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
It is designed to be pluggable and interoperable, allowing developers to build without reconstructing entire technology stacks. It supports real-time speech systems, conversational AI, and multilingual telephony at a “population scale”. It enables secure and scalable deployment of voice systems across government, research institutions, and innovation ecosystems. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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