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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
‘Colombo Security Conclave’ a grouping seen in news is related to
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Solution(a)
The Colombo Security Conclave was formed in 2011 as a trilateral maritime security grouping of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. It welcomed Mauritius as a fourth member at the fifth meeting of national security advisers. Bangladesh and Seychelles attended as observers and have been invited to join the group.
Context – The Colombo Security Conclave Training Programme (June 20-28, 2022) on Investigation of Terrorism-related Cases was organised in New Delhi by the National Investigation Agency
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The Colombo Security Conclave was formed in 2011 as a trilateral maritime security grouping of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. It welcomed Mauritius as a fourth member at the fifth meeting of national security advisers. Bangladesh and Seychelles attended as observers and have been invited to join the group.
Context – The Colombo Security Conclave Training Programme (June 20-28, 2022) on Investigation of Terrorism-related Cases was organised in New Delhi by the National Investigation Agency
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)’, consider the following statements
- The all-indigenous ATGM can even defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles
- The capability of ATGM to engage targets from minimum to maximum range has been established
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The all-indigenous ATGM employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles. The ATGM has been developed with multi-platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun. Engaging the targets at lower ranges is a challenge due to the dimensional constraints of tank launched ATGMs, which has been successfully accomplished by the ATGM for MBT Arjun. With the trial, the ATGM’s capability to engage targets from minimum to maximum range has been established. Earlier the trials have been successful for maximum range. Context – Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided ATGM successfully tested by DRDO & Indian Army
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The all-indigenous ATGM employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles. The ATGM has been developed with multi-platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun. Engaging the targets at lower ranges is a challenge due to the dimensional constraints of tank launched ATGMs, which has been successfully accomplished by the ATGM for MBT Arjun. With the trial, the ATGM’s capability to engage targets from minimum to maximum range has been established. Earlier the trials have been successful for maximum range. Context – Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided ATGM successfully tested by DRDO & Indian Army
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Solar Energy Corporation of India’
- It is a statutory body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy responsible for implementing National Solar Mission
- It’s mandate has been broadened to cover entire renewable energy domain and is the only public sector undertaking dedicated to solar energy sector
- It is also responsible for regulating the trade of renewable energy certificates
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is a company of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, established to facilitate the implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM). The company’s mandate has been broadened to cover the entire renewable energy domain and the company will be renamed to Renewable Energy Corporation of India (RECI) It is the only Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) dedicated to the solar energy sector. Renewable energy certificates are regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and trading platforms are Indian Energy exchange and Power Exchange India Limited. Context – SECI was in news.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is a company of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, established to facilitate the implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM). The company’s mandate has been broadened to cover the entire renewable energy domain and the company will be renamed to Renewable Energy Corporation of India (RECI) It is the only Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) dedicated to the solar energy sector. Renewable energy certificates are regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and trading platforms are Indian Energy exchange and Power Exchange India Limited. Context – SECI was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘NITI Aayog’s report on India’s Gig and Platform Economy’, consider the following statements
- Most of the gig work is currently engaged in low skilled jobs presently
- Around 5% of the total workforce in India is currently engaged in gig economy
- Gig workers do not come under the ambit of any law for contract labour currently
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect The report notes that at present, about 47% of gig work is in medium skilled jobs, about 22% in high skilled, and about 31% in low skilled jobs, and the trend shows the concentration of workers in medium skills is gradually declining and that of the low skilled and high skilled is increasing. In 2020–21, 77 lakh workers were engaged in the gig economy constituting 1.5% of the total workforce in India and expected to expand to 2.35 crore workers by 2029–30 The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 regulates engagement of contract labour in India, including work done through third-party contractors. There is scope for gig workers who work for platforms to be “contractors” under this law. Context – The report was released by NITI Aayog recently.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect The report notes that at present, about 47% of gig work is in medium skilled jobs, about 22% in high skilled, and about 31% in low skilled jobs, and the trend shows the concentration of workers in medium skills is gradually declining and that of the low skilled and high skilled is increasing. In 2020–21, 77 lakh workers were engaged in the gig economy constituting 1.5% of the total workforce in India and expected to expand to 2.35 crore workers by 2029–30 The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 regulates engagement of contract labour in India, including work done through third-party contractors. There is scope for gig workers who work for platforms to be “contractors” under this law. Context – The report was released by NITI Aayog recently.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Living Lands Charter’
- It is a non-binding agreement adapted by all the members of the Commonwealth
- It aims to support member countries to effectively deliver their commitments under UNFCCC
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Living Lands Charter is a non-binding agreement which commits all 54 member countries of Commonwealth to safeguarding global land resources while taking coordinated action on climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable land management. It aimed to support member countries to effectively deliver their commitments under the three Rio conventions — UN Convention on Biological Diversity, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Context – Commonwealth adopts ‘Living Lands Charter’ for future generations
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Living Lands Charter is a non-binding agreement which commits all 54 member countries of Commonwealth to safeguarding global land resources while taking coordinated action on climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable land management. It aimed to support member countries to effectively deliver their commitments under the three Rio conventions — UN Convention on Biological Diversity, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Context – Commonwealth adopts ‘Living Lands Charter’ for future generations
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