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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 regarding ‘Securities and Exchange Board of India’
- It was established as a statutory body in 1988 to regulate the securities market
- SEBI exercises its powers through Depositories Act, The Finance Act and Securities Laws Act
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Securities and Exchange Board of India was constituted as a non-statutory body on April 12, 1988 through a resolution of the Government of India. The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established as a statutory body in the year 1992 and the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992) came into force on January 30, 1992.
SEBI exercises its powers through Depositories Act, The Finance Act and Securities Laws Act in addition to Securities and Exchange Board of India Act and Securities Contracts Regulation Act. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/remiss-regulator-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-nse-fiasco-and-protecting-small-investors/article65068711.ece
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Securities and Exchange Board of India was constituted as a non-statutory body on April 12, 1988 through a resolution of the Government of India. The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established as a statutory body in the year 1992 and the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992) came into force on January 30, 1992.
SEBI exercises its powers through Depositories Act, The Finance Act and Securities Laws Act in addition to Securities and Exchange Board of India Act and Securities Contracts Regulation Act. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/remiss-regulator-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-nse-fiasco-and-protecting-small-investors/article65068711.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the followings are the reasons for the occurrence of bacterial anti-microbial resistance?
- Poor hygiene and sanitation
- Antimicrobial use in poultry and farming industry
- Newer antibiotics
- Poor infection control practices in hospitals
- Availability of antibiotics over the counter
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution(d)
Bacterial AMR occurs when the drugs used to treat infections become less effective, as a result of the pathogens becoming resistant to the drugs. This happens due to indiscriminate use of antibiotics, availability of antibiotics over the counter, poor hygiene and sanitation, antimicrobial use in the farming and poultry industry, lack of vaccines and newer antibiotics, and poor infection control practices in hospitals.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/no-slacking-the-hindu-editorial-on-action-plans-against-antimicrobial-resistance/article65068311.ece
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Solution(d)
Bacterial AMR occurs when the drugs used to treat infections become less effective, as a result of the pathogens becoming resistant to the drugs. This happens due to indiscriminate use of antibiotics, availability of antibiotics over the counter, poor hygiene and sanitation, antimicrobial use in the farming and poultry industry, lack of vaccines and newer antibiotics, and poor infection control practices in hospitals.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/no-slacking-the-hindu-editorial-on-action-plans-against-antimicrobial-resistance/article65068311.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Athenpot Thinba’ seen in news recently is
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Solution(c)
Firal Chingkhatpa is a flag hoisting ceremony practiced in Manipur. It is a solemn segment of athenpot thinba, a gift presentation tradition that began centuries ago. This required the primarily agrarian people of Imphal Valley and the surrounding hills to gift a fair share of their farm produce to the kings as a token of respect.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipur-candidates-bank-on-royal-era-flag-ritual/article65068449.ece
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Solution(c)
Firal Chingkhatpa is a flag hoisting ceremony practiced in Manipur. It is a solemn segment of athenpot thinba, a gift presentation tradition that began centuries ago. This required the primarily agrarian people of Imphal Valley and the surrounding hills to gift a fair share of their farm produce to the kings as a token of respect.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipur-candidates-bank-on-royal-era-flag-ritual/article65068449.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Synthetic Biology’
- It is field of Biology that deals with the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems
- As part of the 12th Five-Year Plan, India has set up a task force on systems biology and synthetic biology research
- Government has established a ‘synthetic biology research fund’ with a corpus of 4000 crores recently
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Synthetic biology is the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems, and the re-design of existing, natural biological systems for useful purposes. As part of the 12th Five-Year Plan, India had set up a task force on systems biology and synthetic biology research in 2011. This body underlined the potential benefits from synthetic biotechnology in biofuels, bioremediation, biosensors, food and health Government is working on a policy on synthetic biology but has not established any fund as yet Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-moots-policy-on-synthetic-biology/article65068405.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Synthetic biology is the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems, and the re-design of existing, natural biological systems for useful purposes. As part of the 12th Five-Year Plan, India had set up a task force on systems biology and synthetic biology research in 2011. This body underlined the potential benefits from synthetic biotechnology in biofuels, bioremediation, biosensors, food and health Government is working on a policy on synthetic biology but has not established any fund as yet Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-moots-policy-on-synthetic-biology/article65068405.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Mother Language Day’
- The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh
- The theme of International Mother Language Day in 2022 is “fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society”
- 20% of the estimated 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered according to UNESCO
Select the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, 21 February is the anniversary of the day when the people of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) fought for recognition for the Bangla language The theme of the 2022 International Mother Language Day is ‘Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities’. 43% of the estimated 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered according to UNESCO Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/tapping-technology-for-multilingual-learning/article65068443.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, 21 February is the anniversary of the day when the people of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) fought for recognition for the Bangla language The theme of the 2022 International Mother Language Day is ‘Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities’. 43% of the estimated 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered according to UNESCO Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/tapping-technology-for-multilingual-learning/article65068443.ece
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