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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
Which of the below given pairs is/are incorrectly matched?
Wetland State Satkosia Gorge Karnataka Nanda Lake Goa Vembannur Wetland Complex Kerala Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Choose the correct code:
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites covering an area of 12,50,361 ha in the country. The 10 new sites include: Six (6) sites in Tamil Nadu and One (1) each in Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. · Tamil Nadu – Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Vembannur Wetland Complex, Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
· Odisha – Satkosia Gorge
· Goa – Nanda Lake
· Kerala – Vembannur Wetland Complex
· Karnataka – Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
· Madhya Pradesh – Sirpur wetland
Context – India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites covering an area of 12,50,361 ha in the country. The 10 new sites include: Six (6) sites in Tamil Nadu and One (1) each in Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. · Tamil Nadu – Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Vembannur Wetland Complex, Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
· Odisha – Satkosia Gorge
· Goa – Nanda Lake
· Kerala – Vembannur Wetland Complex
· Karnataka – Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
· Madhya Pradesh – Sirpur wetland
Context – India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Exercise Pitch Black
- It is the biennial exercise hosted by the Australian Air Force.
- Only the members of Quad grouping are allowed to participate in the exercise.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Continuing the series of military exercises with countries in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will join 16 other nations, including Quad partners, later this month for Exercise Pitch Black, the biennial exercise hosted by the Australian Air Force. The exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and up to 100 aircraft from around the globe including participants from Australia, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Japan, Republic of Korea, UK, the Philippines, Thailand, UAE, Canada, Netherlands, Malaysia, New Zealand and the US. Significantly, Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea will be participating fully for the first time. Context – India to participate in Operation Pitch Black in Australia
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Continuing the series of military exercises with countries in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will join 16 other nations, including Quad partners, later this month for Exercise Pitch Black, the biennial exercise hosted by the Australian Air Force. The exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and up to 100 aircraft from around the globe including participants from Australia, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Japan, Republic of Korea, UK, the Philippines, Thailand, UAE, Canada, Netherlands, Malaysia, New Zealand and the US. Significantly, Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea will be participating fully for the first time. Context – India to participate in Operation Pitch Black in Australia
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) is a viral disease of plants caused by whitefly attacks.
- The leaves of infected cotton curl both upward and downward.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The whitefly attacks have led to the spread of cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) across the cotton belt of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. CLCuD is a viral disease that affects the overall growth of the cotton plant and hits its yield.
Leaves of infected cotton curl both upward and downward. Context – Whitefly attacks have led to cotton curl leaf disease in Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The whitefly attacks have led to the spread of cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) across the cotton belt of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. CLCuD is a viral disease that affects the overall growth of the cotton plant and hits its yield.
Leaves of infected cotton curl both upward and downward. Context – Whitefly attacks have led to cotton curl leaf disease in Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES)
- All member states of the United Nations are party to the treaty
- CITES is legally binding on the Parties
- The treaty consists of three Appendices with Appendix I having the highest protection
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. All member states of the United Nations are party to the treaty, with the “exception” of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Federated States of Micronesia, Haiti, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, South Sudan, East Timor, Turkmenistan, and Tuvalu.
CITES is legally binding on the Parties, it does not take the place of national laws. Rather it provides a framework respected by each Party, which must adopt their own domestic legislation to implement CITES at the national level. CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the IUCN.
Each protected species or population is included in one of three lists, called appendices. The Appendix that lists a species or population reflects the extent of the threat to it and the controls that apply to the trade. Appendix I, about 1,200 species, are species that are threatened with extinction and are or may be affected by trade. Commercial trade in wild-caught specimens of these species is illegal (permitted only in exceptional licensed circumstances) Appendix II, about 21,000 species, are species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but may become so unless trade in specimens of such species is subject to strict regulation in order to avoid utilization incompatible with the survival of the species in the wild. Appendix III, about 170 species, are species that are listed after one member country has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling trade in a species. Context: The key thrust of the Wildlife (protection) amendment bill is to make Indian Laws compatible to CITES.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. All member states of the United Nations are party to the treaty, with the “exception” of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Federated States of Micronesia, Haiti, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, South Sudan, East Timor, Turkmenistan, and Tuvalu.
CITES is legally binding on the Parties, it does not take the place of national laws. Rather it provides a framework respected by each Party, which must adopt their own domestic legislation to implement CITES at the national level. CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the IUCN.
Each protected species or population is included in one of three lists, called appendices. The Appendix that lists a species or population reflects the extent of the threat to it and the controls that apply to the trade. Appendix I, about 1,200 species, are species that are threatened with extinction and are or may be affected by trade. Commercial trade in wild-caught specimens of these species is illegal (permitted only in exceptional licensed circumstances) Appendix II, about 21,000 species, are species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but may become so unless trade in specimens of such species is subject to strict regulation in order to avoid utilization incompatible with the survival of the species in the wild. Appendix III, about 170 species, are species that are listed after one member country has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling trade in a species. Context: The key thrust of the Wildlife (protection) amendment bill is to make Indian Laws compatible to CITES.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Changra goat seen in news is native to
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Solution(d)
The Changthangi or Changpa or Changra is a breed of cashmere goat native to the high plateaus of Ladakh in northern India. It is closely associated with the nomadic Changpa people of the Changthang plateau. It may also be known as the Ladakh Pashmina or Kashmiri. The intense cold of the region causes the goats to grow a thick undercoat, which is harvested to produce the fine pashmina grade of cashmere.
Context – Ministry of Textiles approved Pashmina Wool Development Scheme under Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP).
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Solution(d)
The Changthangi or Changpa or Changra is a breed of cashmere goat native to the high plateaus of Ladakh in northern India. It is closely associated with the nomadic Changpa people of the Changthang plateau. It may also be known as the Ladakh Pashmina or Kashmiri. The intense cold of the region causes the goats to grow a thick undercoat, which is harvested to produce the fine pashmina grade of cashmere.
Context – Ministry of Textiles approved Pashmina Wool Development Scheme under Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP).
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