25 January 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
onsider the following statements regarding Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
1)It is home to half of world’s volcanoes
2)The volcanic island arcs are always parallel and seaward of the trenches
3)The area contains Phillippine Plate, Cocos Plate and Nazca Plate
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
The Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ or Pacific rim, or the Circum-Pacific Belt, is an area along the Pacific Ocean that is characterised by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. It is home to about 75 per cent of the world’s volcanoes – more than 450 volcanoes. Also, about 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes occur here. The volcanic island arcs are parallel to, and always landward of, the trenches. For example, the island arc associated with the Aleutian Trench is represented by the long chain of volcanoes that make up the Aleutian Islands. The area is along several tectonic plates including the Pacific plate, Philippine Plate, Juan de Fuca plate, Cocos plate, Nazca plate, and North American plate. The movement of these plates or tectonic activity makes the area witness abundant earthquakes and tsunamis every year.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
The Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ or Pacific rim, or the Circum-Pacific Belt, is an area along the Pacific Ocean that is characterised by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. It is home to about 75 per cent of the world’s volcanoes – more than 450 volcanoes. Also, about 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes occur here. The volcanic island arcs are parallel to, and always landward of, the trenches. For example, the island arc associated with the Aleutian Trench is represented by the long chain of volcanoes that make up the Aleutian Islands. The area is along several tectonic plates including the Pacific plate, Philippine Plate, Juan de Fuca plate, Cocos plate, Nazca plate, and North American plate. The movement of these plates or tectonic activity makes the area witness abundant earthquakes and tsunamis every year.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to capital expenditure and revenue expenditure:
1)Revenue expenditures are one-time large purchases of fixed assets, used for revenue generation in daily business operations.
2)Capital expenditures are the ongoing expenses, which are short-term, used for revenue generation over a longer period.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Answer : d
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Answer : d
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Union Budget
1)Certain provisions in the constitution allow the President to address the first session of Parliament each year
2)Budget is discussed and voted upon by both houses of the Parliament
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The President also addresses both the houses at beginning of the first session of each year. While the budget is discussed by both houses of the Parliament, voting is the exclusive privilege of Lok sabha. Rajya Sabha is at liberty to discuss the Budget as a whole or any question of principle involved therein, but no motion is moved nor the Budget is submitted to the vote of Rajya Sabha
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The President also addresses both the houses at beginning of the first session of each year. While the budget is discussed by both houses of the Parliament, voting is the exclusive privilege of Lok sabha. Rajya Sabha is at liberty to discuss the Budget as a whole or any question of principle involved therein, but no motion is moved nor the Budget is submitted to the vote of Rajya Sabha
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
‘Aspidiotus Nerii’ a term recently seen in news is
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Solution(c)
Aspidiotus nerii is a species of armored scale insect with the common names Oleander scale and ivy scale. The species are pests of citrus, sago palm, oleander, English ivy, and palm, among others. It was recently found in apples imported from Iran.
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Solution(c)
Aspidiotus nerii is a species of armored scale insect with the common names Oleander scale and ivy scale. The species are pests of citrus, sago palm, oleander, English ivy, and palm, among others. It was recently found in apples imported from Iran.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National War Memorial’
1)It honours all the soldiers who laid down their lives right from pre independence
2)The memorial contains several concentric circles resembling ‘Chakravyuh’
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
The National War Memorial in India is a national monument built to honour and remember soldiers of the Indian military who fought in armed conflicts of independent India. The names of armed forces personnel killed during the armed conflicts with Pakistan and China as well as the 1961 War in Goa, Operation Pawan, and other operations such as Operation Rakshak are inscribed on the memorial walls in golden letters. The Memorial has four concentric circles and a central obelisk, at the bottom of which burns an ‘eternal flame’ representing the immortal soldier The concentric circles are designed as a Chakravyuh, an ancient Indian war formation.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
The National War Memorial in India is a national monument built to honour and remember soldiers of the Indian military who fought in armed conflicts of independent India. The names of armed forces personnel killed during the armed conflicts with Pakistan and China as well as the 1961 War in Goa, Operation Pawan, and other operations such as Operation Rakshak are inscribed on the memorial walls in golden letters. The Memorial has four concentric circles and a central obelisk, at the bottom of which burns an ‘eternal flame’ representing the immortal soldier The concentric circles are designed as a Chakravyuh, an ancient Indian war formation.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Court of Justice’
1)It is one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations
2)All the judgments of ICJ are final and binding
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
The International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN). It settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. The Court may entertain two types of cases: legal disputes between States submitted to it by them (contentious cases) and requests for advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by United Nations organs and specialized agencies (advisory proceedings). While the judgments of contentious cases are final and binding without appeal, advisory opinions are essentially advisory; in other words, unlike the Court’s judgments, they are not binding.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
The International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN). It settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. The Court may entertain two types of cases: legal disputes between States submitted to it by them (contentious cases) and requests for advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by United Nations organs and specialized agencies (advisory proceedings). While the judgments of contentious cases are final and binding without appeal, advisory opinions are essentially advisory; in other words, unlike the Court’s judgments, they are not binding.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’
1)It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects
2)It is a sub mission under National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works on the ground, saving costs and creating jobs. The Gati Shakti plan will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works on the ground, saving costs and creating jobs. The Gati Shakti plan will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following factors/policies are hindering crop diversification in India in the recent past ?
Correct
Solution(d)
Guaranteed Minimum Support Price for wheat and paddy, backed by assured procurement, free power and highly subsidized fertlizers, has disincentivized crop diversification.
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Solution(d)
Guaranteed Minimum Support Price for wheat and paddy, backed by assured procurement, free power and highly subsidized fertlizers, has disincentivized crop diversification.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kathak’
1)It is an Indian classical dance form which originated during Mughal Period
2)The distinct sub-traditions of this dance are known as ‘Gharanas’
3)Nritta and Nritya are associated with this dance form
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms Kathak is found in three distinct forms, called “gharanas”, named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. Nritta and Nritya are
associated with this dance form. The pure dance is called a nritta, while the expressive dance is called a nritya
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms Kathak is found in three distinct forms, called “gharanas”, named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. Nritta and Nritya are
associated with this dance form. The pure dance is called a nritta, while the expressive dance is called a nritya
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’
1)It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles
2)It comes under the Ministry of Textiles
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles. It contains 20 projects out of which 16 projects of Specialty fibres including 5 projects in Healthcare, 4 projects in Industrial and Protective, 3 projects in Energy Storage, 3 projects in Textile waste recycling, & 1 in Agriculture and 4 projects in Geotextiles (Infrastructure). It is a flagship mission under the Ministry of Textiles.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles. It contains 20 projects out of which 16 projects of Specialty fibres including 5 projects in Healthcare, 4 projects in Industrial and Protective, 3 projects in Energy Storage, 3 projects in Textile waste recycling, & 1 in Agriculture and 4 projects in Geotextiles (Infrastructure). It is a flagship mission under the Ministry of Textiles.
