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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 Jan Samarth Portal
- It provides a common platform for availing loan under certain credit-linked Government schemes.
- It connects all stakeholders like beneficiaries, financial institutions, Government Agencies on a common platform.
- Aadhaar number is the only document required to avail benefits under any scheme
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Applicants can access 13 credit-linked Government Schemes catering to youth, students, entrepreneurs and farmers viz. Education Loans, Agriculture Loans, Business Activity Loans, and Livelihood Loans. It provides a common platform for availing loan under certain credit-linked Government schemes It connects all stakeholders like beneficiaries, financial institutions, Central/State Government Agencies, and Nodal Agencies on a common platform. Each scheme has different documentation requirement. To apply online on the portal, the basic documents required would be Aadhaar number, PAN, Bank statements etc., Context – The portal was in news
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Solution (c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Applicants can access 13 credit-linked Government Schemes catering to youth, students, entrepreneurs and farmers viz. Education Loans, Agriculture Loans, Business Activity Loans, and Livelihood Loans. It provides a common platform for availing loan under certain credit-linked Government schemes It connects all stakeholders like beneficiaries, financial institutions, Central/State Government Agencies, and Nodal Agencies on a common platform. Each scheme has different documentation requirement. To apply online on the portal, the basic documents required would be Aadhaar number, PAN, Bank statements etc., Context – The portal was in news
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about iDEX initiative
- iDEX aims to promote innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups.
- iDEX is funded and managed by a Defence Innovation Organization (DIO), a unit under Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO)
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · iDEX aims at creation of an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes & academia. · iDEX will be funded and managed by a ‘Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)’ which has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 for this purpose, by the two founder members i.e. Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) – HAL & BEL. · iDEX will function as the executive arm of DIO, carrying out all the required activities while DIO will provide high level policy guidance to iDEX.
Context – The Government has approved a central sector scheme for iDEX with budgetary support of Rs 498.78 crore for the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · iDEX aims at creation of an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes & academia. · iDEX will be funded and managed by a ‘Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)’ which has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 for this purpose, by the two founder members i.e. Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) – HAL & BEL. · iDEX will function as the executive arm of DIO, carrying out all the required activities while DIO will provide high level policy guidance to iDEX.
Context – The Government has approved a central sector scheme for iDEX with budgetary support of Rs 498.78 crore for the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Indian Virtual Herbarium
- The portal aims to provide information on the rich floral diversity of India through online access.
- It was developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Indian Virtual Herbarium Portal · It aims to provide complete information on herbarium specimens about the floral diversity of India and other countries stored in the cabinet of the herbarium building through online access.
· The database created is the largest storage of information about plant diversity in India.
· It was developed by the scientists of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). · It will also aid the research studies and provide valuable insight for global plant research.
· Each record in the digital herbarium includes an image of the preserved plant specimen, scientific name, collection locality, and collection date, collector name, and barcode number.
Context – It was launched recently.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Indian Virtual Herbarium Portal · It aims to provide complete information on herbarium specimens about the floral diversity of India and other countries stored in the cabinet of the herbarium building through online access.
· The database created is the largest storage of information about plant diversity in India.
· It was developed by the scientists of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). · It will also aid the research studies and provide valuable insight for global plant research.
· Each record in the digital herbarium includes an image of the preserved plant specimen, scientific name, collection locality, and collection date, collector name, and barcode number.
Context – It was launched recently.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Family Courts
- It is mandatory for the State Government to set up a Family Court for every city or a town whose population exceeds one million.
- There is no right to appeal, hence the judgement of the court is final and binding on the parties.
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect According to the Family Court Act of 1984, it is mandatory for a State government to set up a family court for every city or a town whose population exceeds one million. It was enacted for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation, and secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for related matters.
The Family Court Act provides for only one right of appeal which shall lie to the High Court. Context: Recently the Rajya Sabha passed the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
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Solution (a)
Statement analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect According to the Family Court Act of 1984, it is mandatory for a State government to set up a family court for every city or a town whose population exceeds one million. It was enacted for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation, and secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for related matters.
The Family Court Act provides for only one right of appeal which shall lie to the High Court. Context: Recently the Rajya Sabha passed the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Combined Maritime Forces’ is a naval partnership based in
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Solution(b)
Combined Maritime Forces is a 34-nation maritime partnership based in Bahrain that undertakes counter-terrorism, counter-piracy and regional cooperation. It is commanded by U.S. Navy Vice Admiral. It consists of 34 member countries include Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, France, Japan, Pakistan, United States, Yemen, and others. It comprises of three task forces: CTF 150 (maritime security and counter-terrorism), CTF 151 (counter piracy) and CTF 152 (Arabian Gulf security and cooperation).
Context – India began co-operating with Combined Maritime Forces.
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Solution(b)
Combined Maritime Forces is a 34-nation maritime partnership based in Bahrain that undertakes counter-terrorism, counter-piracy and regional cooperation. It is commanded by U.S. Navy Vice Admiral. It consists of 34 member countries include Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, France, Japan, Pakistan, United States, Yemen, and others. It comprises of three task forces: CTF 150 (maritime security and counter-terrorism), CTF 151 (counter piracy) and CTF 152 (Arabian Gulf security and cooperation).
Context – India began co-operating with Combined Maritime Forces.
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