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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 with respect to ‘Sahitya Akademi Awards’
- The awards are given for works only in the languages listed in the 8th schedule
- The awards which were instituted in 1954, were suspended only once.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Akademi gives 24 awards annually to literary works in the languages it has recognized. Besides the 22 languages enumerated in the Constitution of India, the Sahitya Akademi has recognised English and Rajasthani as languages in which its programme may be implemented The awards have not been suspended since its inception. Context – Sahitya Akademi Awards were announced.
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Solution(d)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Akademi gives 24 awards annually to literary works in the languages it has recognized. Besides the 22 languages enumerated in the Constitution of India, the Sahitya Akademi has recognised English and Rajasthani as languages in which its programme may be implemented The awards have not been suspended since its inception. Context – Sahitya Akademi Awards were announced.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘SMILE’, a scheme which is seen in news is related to
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Solution(c)
Union Social Justice and Empowerment said it had formulated an umbrella scheme, SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise), that included two sub-schemes for the welfare of transgender persons and persons engaged in begging. The scheme will cover rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, education, skill development and economic linkages.
Context – SMILE scheme was in news
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Solution(c)
Union Social Justice and Empowerment said it had formulated an umbrella scheme, SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise), that included two sub-schemes for the welfare of transgender persons and persons engaged in begging. The scheme will cover rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, education, skill development and economic linkages.
Context – SMILE scheme was in news
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)’
- All the permanent members of UN Security Council have ratified this treaty
- The ratification of NPT is mandatory to become a part of Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG)
- A country can withdraw from the treaty by providing a six months of notice on extra-ordinary grounds
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have ratified NPT. The current guidelines of NSG state that a non-NPT state cannot become a member of NSG which keeps India out of the group. Article X of the treaty establishes the right to withdraw from the Treaty giving 3 months’ notice. It also establishes the duration of the Treaty (25 years before 1995 Extension Initiative). Context – Nuclear powers vowed to halt the spread of nuclear weapons.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have ratified NPT. The current guidelines of NSG state that a non-NPT state cannot become a member of NSG which keeps India out of the group. Article X of the treaty establishes the right to withdraw from the Treaty giving 3 months’ notice. It also establishes the duration of the Treaty (25 years before 1995 Extension Initiative). Context – Nuclear powers vowed to halt the spread of nuclear weapons.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘S-Gene Target Failure Strategy’
- The test checks for S-Gene and its absence indicates a negative result for COVID-19
- It is one of the proxy indicators to diagnose COVID-19
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct An S-gene failure does not mean a result is negative, only that the S gene was not detected. The S-Gene dropout or as we say the S-gene target failure or SGTF is one of the proxy indicators to (ascertain) whether or not it is the Omicron variant. But this is not necessarily so as the ultimate diagnostic tool is distinct for gene mutation Context – ICMR approved India made kit for the detection of COVID-19.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct An S-gene failure does not mean a result is negative, only that the S gene was not detected. The S-Gene dropout or as we say the S-gene target failure or SGTF is one of the proxy indicators to (ascertain) whether or not it is the Omicron variant. But this is not necessarily so as the ultimate diagnostic tool is distinct for gene mutation Context – ICMR approved India made kit for the detection of COVID-19.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements
- AIIB has more than 100 members but none of them from North America
- China is the largest share-holder and also has the highest voting powers.
- English, Arabic and Chinese are the official languages
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The bank currently has 105 members, including 16 prospective members from around the world. Canada is a member of AIIB while USA is not. China is the largest shareholder with 26.61 % voting shares in the bank followed by India (7.6%), Russia (6.01%) and Germany (4.2 %). China also has the highest voting power. English is the official language. There is no mention of Arabic. Context – Ex RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB).
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The bank currently has 105 members, including 16 prospective members from around the world. Canada is a member of AIIB while USA is not. China is the largest shareholder with 26.61 % voting shares in the bank followed by India (7.6%), Russia (6.01%) and Germany (4.2 %). China also has the highest voting power. English is the official language. There is no mention of Arabic. Context – Ex RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB).
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