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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 ‘International Coral Reef Initiative’
- It is a global partnership between Nations and organizations which strives to preserve coral reefs
- The work of ICRI is regularly acknowledged in United Nations documents
- It was launched at Conference of Parties to Convention on Biodiversity by UAE and Indonesia
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘International Coral Reef Initiative’
- It is a global partnership between Nations and organizations which strives to preserve coral reefs
- The work of ICRI is regularly acknowledged in United Nations documents
- It was launched at Conference of Parties to Convention on Biodiversity by UAE and Indonesia
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘International Coral Reef Initiative’
- It is a global partnership between Nations and organizations which strives to preserve coral reefs
- The work of ICRI is regularly acknowledged in United Nations documents
- It was launched at Conference of Parties to Convention on Biodiversity by UAE and Indonesia
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Attosecond pulses’, consider the following statements
- It is an extremely short unit of time equivalent to one-billionth of a second
- The motion of electrons within atoms can be frozen to view chemical reactions real-time using these pulses
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct An attosecond is an astonishingly short unit of time, equivalent to one quintillionth of a second (1×10−18 of a second) or one-billionth of a nanosecond. To put this into perspective, if a second were stretched to cover the entire age of the universe, which is approximately 13.8 billion years, an attosecond would be just a fraction of a second. Attosecond pulses are produced using high-intensity laser systems that generate attosecond bursts of light. With these attosecond pulses, scientists can “freeze” the motion of electrons within atoms and molecules, providing a real-time view of electron movement during chemical reactions. Context – Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three physicists for their research into attosecond pulses of light.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct An attosecond is an astonishingly short unit of time, equivalent to one quintillionth of a second (1×10−18 of a second) or one-billionth of a nanosecond. To put this into perspective, if a second were stretched to cover the entire age of the universe, which is approximately 13.8 billion years, an attosecond would be just a fraction of a second. Attosecond pulses are produced using high-intensity laser systems that generate attosecond bursts of light. With these attosecond pulses, scientists can “freeze” the motion of electrons within atoms and molecules, providing a real-time view of electron movement during chemical reactions. Context – Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three physicists for their research into attosecond pulses of light.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Exercise SAMPRITI’ which started recently is conducted between India and
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Solution (d)
Exercise SAMPRITI is an annual joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. It was started in Jorhat, Assam in 2009, the exercise has witnessed ten successful editions till 2022. This exercise, alternatingly organised by both countries, signifies strong bilateral defence cooperation initiatives. SAMPRITI-XI, scheduled for 14 days, will engage approximately 350 personnel from both sides.
Context – India and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI on 03rd October 2023 in Umroi, Meghalaya
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Solution (d)
Exercise SAMPRITI is an annual joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. It was started in Jorhat, Assam in 2009, the exercise has witnessed ten successful editions till 2022. This exercise, alternatingly organised by both countries, signifies strong bilateral defence cooperation initiatives. SAMPRITI-XI, scheduled for 14 days, will engage approximately 350 personnel from both sides.
Context – India and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI on 03rd October 2023 in Umroi, Meghalaya
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Unlawful Activities Prevention Act’
- The Act empowers the government to designate only individuals as terrorists
- It is applicable to Indian and foreign nationals but only if the offence is committed inside India
- The Act defines terrorist acts to include acts committed within the scope of International Convention for Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Act provides wide-ranging powers to the Central Government to designate organisations as terrorist organisations. The amendment Act in 2019 additionally empowers the government to designate individuals as terrorists on the same grounds. It is also applicable if the offences are committed outside India. Both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged. The Act defines terrorist acts to include acts committed within the scope of any of the treaties listed in a schedule to the Act. 1. The Schedule lists nine treaties, including the Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (1997), the Convention against Taking of Hostages (1979) and the International Convention for Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2005). Context – The Delhi Police has sealed the office of news portal NewsClick, by invoking the UAPA Act, alleging it received money for pro-China propaganda.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Act provides wide-ranging powers to the Central Government to designate organisations as terrorist organisations. The amendment Act in 2019 additionally empowers the government to designate individuals as terrorists on the same grounds. It is also applicable if the offences are committed outside India. Both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged. The Act defines terrorist acts to include acts committed within the scope of any of the treaties listed in a schedule to the Act. 1. The Schedule lists nine treaties, including the Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (1997), the Convention against Taking of Hostages (1979) and the International Convention for Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2005). Context – The Delhi Police has sealed the office of news portal NewsClick, by invoking the UAPA Act, alleging it received money for pro-China propaganda.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Morocco’
- It lies directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain and the Tropic of Cancer passes through it
- It is the only African country with coastal exposure to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Morocco is a mountainous country of western North Africa. It lies directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain. The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight countries in Africa, namely Egypt, Libya, Chad, Niger, Algeria, Mali, Mauritania and Western Sahara It is the only African country with coastal exposure to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Algeria to the east and southeast, Western Sahara to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Context – A powerful earthquake struck Morocco, claiming more than 2,800 lives.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Morocco is a mountainous country of western North Africa. It lies directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain. The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight countries in Africa, namely Egypt, Libya, Chad, Niger, Algeria, Mali, Mauritania and Western Sahara It is the only African country with coastal exposure to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Algeria to the east and southeast, Western Sahara to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Context – A powerful earthquake struck Morocco, claiming more than 2,800 lives.
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