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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Antarctic Treaty:
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- Antarctica is defined as all of the land and ice shelves south of 60°S latitude.
- Currently it has more than 94 parties.
- India became a member of this treaty in 1983.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About the Antarctic Treaty:
- Signed between 12 countries in Washington on 1st December 1959 for making the Antarctic Continent a demilitarized zone to be preserved for scientific research only.
- The twelve original signatories are Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the UK and the US.
- The treaty entered into force in 1961 and currently has 54 parties.
- Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- For the purposes of the treaty system, Antarctica is defined as all of the land and ice shelves south of 60°S latitude.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/indian-antarctic-bill-2022-passed/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: About the Antarctic Treaty:
- Signed between 12 countries in Washington on 1st December 1959 for making the Antarctic Continent a demilitarized zone to be preserved for scientific research only.
- The twelve original signatories are Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the UK and the US.
- The treaty entered into force in 1961 and currently has 54 parties.
- Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- For the purposes of the treaty system, Antarctica is defined as all of the land and ice shelves south of 60°S latitude.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/indian-antarctic-bill-2022-passed/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following was the first Indian vessel to navigate Antarctic waters?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Sagar Nidhi (2008): It is first Indian vessel to navigate Antarctic waters.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/indian-antarctic-bill-2022-passed/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Sagar Nidhi (2008): It is first Indian vessel to navigate Antarctic waters.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/indian-antarctic-bill-2022-passed/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Court of Justice (ICJ):
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- It was established in 1945 by the United Nations charter.
- It is situated at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
- Its official languages are English and French.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: ICJ was established in 1945 by the United Nations charter and started working in April 1946.
- S2: It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, situated at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).
- S3: ICJ is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ. Its official languages are English and French.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: ICJ was established in 1945 by the United Nations charter and started working in April 1946.
- S2: It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, situated at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).
- S3: ICJ is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ. Its official languages are English and French.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Criminal Court (ICC).
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- It is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- It headquarters at The Hague, the Netherlands.
- India and U.S. are the members of the court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- It is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
- Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
- India is not a party to Rome Statute along with US and China.
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- It is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
- Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
- India is not a party to Rome Statute along with US and China.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsIndian Bio-economy Report (IBER) 2022 is released by
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) releases the Indian Bio-economy Report (IBER) 2022
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) releases the Indian Bio-economy Report (IBER) 2022
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa.
- Monkeypox does not spread nearly as easily as COVID and there are vaccines and treatments available, unlike the coronavirus when it emerged.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: WHO declares monkey pox public health emergency of international concern
- A “public health emergency of international concern” is WHO’s highest level of alert.
- Monkeypoxis a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe.
- Monkeypox does not spread nearly as easily as COVIDand there are vaccines and treatments available, unlike the coronavirus when it emerged. But it has still raised alarm.
- The viral disease, which causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions, is endemicin parts of Africa.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: WHO declares monkey pox public health emergency of international concern
- A “public health emergency of international concern” is WHO’s highest level of alert.
- Monkeypoxis a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe.
- Monkeypox does not spread nearly as easily as COVIDand there are vaccines and treatments available, unlike the coronavirus when it emerged. But it has still raised alarm.
- The viral disease, which causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions, is endemicin parts of Africa.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsDue to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
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- Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
- There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
- It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Bees and butterflies play a vital role in the pollination of plants and the production of crops by transporting pollen grains from one place to another.
- Statement 2: This is an absurd statement.
- Statement 3: These are some of the common predators of butterflies: wasps, ants, parasitic flies, birds, snakes, toads, rats etc. The decline in butterfly population would therefore adversely affect the food chain. http://www.thebutterflysite.com/what-eats-butterflies.shtml#sthash.PPoslJj4.dpuf
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Bees and butterflies play a vital role in the pollination of plants and the production of crops by transporting pollen grains from one place to another.
- Statement 2: This is an absurd statement.
- Statement 3: These are some of the common predators of butterflies: wasps, ants, parasitic flies, birds, snakes, toads, rats etc. The decline in butterfly population would therefore adversely affect the food chain. http://www.thebutterflysite.com/what-eats-butterflies.shtml#sthash.PPoslJj4.dpuf
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
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- Birds
- Dust blowing
- Rain
- Wind blowing
Which of the above spread plant diseases?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Nematodes, snails, birds, and wild and domestic animals often help dissemination of plant diseases.
- The spores of many parasitic fungi are disseminated by air currents from diseased to disease-free host Pathogens like, bacteria are often disseminated by splashing of raindrops, as in case of Citrus canker disease.
- Soil and field operation also disseminate the diseases as they result in dust blowing.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Nematodes, snails, birds, and wild and domestic animals often help dissemination of plant diseases.
- The spores of many parasitic fungi are disseminated by air currents from diseased to disease-free host Pathogens like, bacteria are often disseminated by splashing of raindrops, as in case of Citrus canker disease.
- Soil and field operation also disseminate the diseases as they result in dust blowing.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-july-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the governor of a state in any court during his term of office
- Emoluments and allowances of the governor of a state shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 361. Protection of President and Governors
- No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office,
- Article 158: Conditions of Governor Office
- The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 361. Protection of President and Governors
- No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office,
- Article 158: Conditions of Governor Office
- The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe well-known painting “BaniThani” belongs to the
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- BaniThani is an Indian miniature painting painted by Nihâl Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful. The painting’s subject, BaniThani, was a singer and poet in Kishangarh in the time of kingSawant Singh (1748–1764).
- She has been compared to the Mona Lisa. Inspired by Radha, BaniThani is characterized by idealized distinct features such as arched eyebrows, lotus-like elongated eyes and pointed chin. This painting was featured in an Indian stamp issued in 1973.
- Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bani_Thani
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- BaniThani is an Indian miniature painting painted by Nihâl Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful. The painting’s subject, BaniThani, was a singer and poet in Kishangarh in the time of kingSawant Singh (1748–1764).
- She has been compared to the Mona Lisa. Inspired by Radha, BaniThani is characterized by idealized distinct features such as arched eyebrows, lotus-like elongated eyes and pointed chin. This painting was featured in an Indian stamp issued in 1973.
- Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bani_Thani
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
