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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 greenfield Projects:
- A greenfield airport is a new aviation facility built from scratch on previously undeveloped land.
- India’s first Greenfield airport built in the northeastern region is Pakyong Airport, located in Sikkim.
- The development of Greenfield airports is regulated by the Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- A greenfield airport is a new aviation facility built from scratch on previously undeveloped land. India’s first Greenfield airport built in the northeastern region is Pakyong Airport, located in Sikkim. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- The development of Greenfield airports is regulated by the Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008. As per the Policy, a State Government or an Airport Developer, willing to establish an airport is required to send a proposal to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) for 2-stage approval i.e. ‘Site-Clearance’ followed by ‘In-Principle’ approval. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- A greenfield airport is a new aviation facility built from scratch on previously undeveloped land. India’s first Greenfield airport built in the northeastern region is Pakyong Airport, located in Sikkim. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- The development of Greenfield airports is regulated by the Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008. As per the Policy, a State Government or an Airport Developer, willing to establish an airport is required to send a proposal to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) for 2-stage approval i.e. ‘Site-Clearance’ followed by ‘In-Principle’ approval. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Collegium System, through which judges of the higher judiciary are appointed was introduced by?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The term “collegium” is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution but has been established through judicial pronouncements. The Second Judges Case (1993) introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the Supreme Court. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The term “collegium” is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution but has been established through judicial pronouncements. The Second Judges Case (1993) introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the Supreme Court. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Salwa Judum, consider the following statements:
- The Salwa Judum was a militia specifically mobilised with the intention of countering the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in the Chhattisgarh region.
- The national strategy to counter LWE was formed in 2015 as a multipronged approach to combat Left-Wing Extremism (LWE).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Meaning “Peace March” or “Purification Hunt” in the language of the Gonds, the Salwa Judum was a militia specifically mobilised with the intention of countering the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) or naxalism in the Chhattisgarh region. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- SAMADHAN doctrine is the one-stop solution for the LWE problem. The national strategy to counter LWE was formed in 2015 as a multipronged approach to combat LWE. Its main aim was to ensure participatory governance and protection of the rights of local tribals, inter alia. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Meaning “Peace March” or “Purification Hunt” in the language of the Gonds, the Salwa Judum was a militia specifically mobilised with the intention of countering the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) or naxalism in the Chhattisgarh region. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- SAMADHAN doctrine is the one-stop solution for the LWE problem. The national strategy to counter LWE was formed in 2015 as a multipronged approach to combat LWE. Its main aim was to ensure participatory governance and protection of the rights of local tribals, inter alia. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Vantara:
- It is located inside the state of Maharashtra.
- It is the first-of-its-kind in India as it is the largest privately managed facility for animal welfare and biodiversity rescue.
- It has a specialised Elephant Centre, which is equipped with hydrotherapy pools, imaging systems, and recovery zones.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Vantara (meaning Star of the Forest) is a private, non-commercial wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre. Developed by the Reliance Foundation, it is led by Anant Ambani as a philanthropic initiative under Reliance Industries. Located inside the Jamnagar Refinery Township, Gujarat, it spans 3,500 acres in Motikhavdi village, Jamnagar district. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It is the first-of-its-kind in India as it is the largest privately managed facility for animal welfare and biodiversity rescue. It contains Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), which covers around 650 acres with dedicated enclosures for big cats, reptiles, birds, and herbivores. It also has a specialised Elephant Centre, which is equipped with hydrotherapy pools, imaging systems, and recovery zones. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Vantara (meaning Star of the Forest) is a private, non-commercial wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre. Developed by the Reliance Foundation, it is led by Anant Ambani as a philanthropic initiative under Reliance Industries. Located inside the Jamnagar Refinery Township, Gujarat, it spans 3,500 acres in Motikhavdi village, Jamnagar district. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It is the first-of-its-kind in India as it is the largest privately managed facility for animal welfare and biodiversity rescue. It contains Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), which covers around 650 acres with dedicated enclosures for big cats, reptiles, birds, and herbivores. It also has a specialised Elephant Centre, which is equipped with hydrotherapy pools, imaging systems, and recovery zones. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Sahel Region:
- The Sahel Region is a vast and arid stretch of land in Africa, spanning the width of the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea.
- The vegetation is chiefly of the savanna type, with little continuous cover.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Sahel Region is a vast and arid stretch of land in Africa, characterized by a semi-arid climate, spanning the width of the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. It is a semiarid region of western and north-central Africa, which stretches from Africa’s Atlantic Coast to the Red Sea for about 5,000 km. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The Sahel Region runs through portions of the countries of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, and Eritrea. The vegetation is chiefly of the savanna type, with little continuous cover. It has low-growing grass, thorny shrubs, and scattered acacia and baobab trees. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Sahel Region is a vast and arid stretch of land in Africa, characterized by a semi-arid climate, spanning the width of the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. It is a semiarid region of western and north-central Africa, which stretches from Africa’s Atlantic Coast to the Red Sea for about 5,000 km. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The Sahel Region runs through portions of the countries of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, and Eritrea. The vegetation is chiefly of the savanna type, with little continuous cover. It has low-growing grass, thorny shrubs, and scattered acacia and baobab trees. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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