Current Affairs Quiz 18 May 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 May 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) polar mission are true?
1. The primary objective of the PREFIRE mission is to study the complete spectrum of heat loss from Earth’s polar regions, enhancing the accuracy of climate models.
2. The satellites of the PREFIRE mission will orbit near-polar asynchronously, covering overlapping areas near the poles every few hours, and will use thermocouples for data collection.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
– Statement 1 correctly identifies the primary objective of the PREFIRE mission, which is to study the complete spectrum of heat loss from Earth’s polar regions in order to enhance the accuracy of climate models. This is in line with the overview of the PREFIRE mission provided in the passage.
– Statement 2 accurately describes the operation of the satellites involved in the PREFIRE mission. The satellites will indeed orbit near-polar asynchronously, covering overlapping areas near the poles every few hours. Additionally, they will utilize thermocouples, similar to those found in household thermostats, for data collection, as mentioned in the passage.IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
– Statement 1 correctly identifies the primary objective of the PREFIRE mission, which is to study the complete spectrum of heat loss from Earth’s polar regions in order to enhance the accuracy of climate models. This is in line with the overview of the PREFIRE mission provided in the passage.
– Statement 2 accurately describes the operation of the satellites involved in the PREFIRE mission. The satellites will indeed orbit near-polar asynchronously, covering overlapping areas near the poles every few hours. Additionally, they will utilize thermocouples, similar to those found in household thermostats, for data collection, as mentioned in the passage. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Ninth schedule of the Indian constitution, consider the following
statements:
1. It was the first schedule that was added after the commencement of the constitution.
2. It was enacted to protect laws related to agrarian reforms and for abolishing the zamindari system.
3. The acts and regulations specified in the ninth Schedule are not subject to judicial review at all.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the collegium system for the appointment of judges to the Supreme
Court, consider the following statements:
1. The collegium for the selection of a Supreme Court judge comprises of the Chief Justice of India along with two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
2. In case of lack of consensus within the collegium system, the Chief Justice of India can exercise veto power.
3. Once a recommendation is approved by the collegium, the Ministry of Law and Justice is required to approve or send back for reconsideration within thirty days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• The Chief Justice of India should consult a collegium of four senior most judges of Supreme Court
for appointment of judge to Supreme Court.
• The appointments of the judges are formally made by the President of India on the
recommendation of the collegium and the proposals are processed through the Ministry of Law and
Justice, Government of India. As no timeline is prescribed by the Supreme Court in its judgments
during which the central government is bound to clear the names of recommended persons as judges, this lacuna helps the central government to delay the judicial appointments if the government does not like such persons recommended by the collegium. The government cannot refuse to accept the recommendation of the collegium but it can certainly delay the appointment of the recommended person by delaying in clearing the names of recommended persons as judge. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
• Sometimes there is lack of consensus in collegium resulting in stalemate. It leads to deadlock in collegium which delays in recommending names of persons to be appointed as judge. It leads to delay in appointment of judges. Recently it has been reported that the collegium, which is headed by CJI SA Bobde, has met at least three times in last one month to decide on names of judges for elevation to the apex court, but each time, it has been unable to decide on any name simply because of the lack of consensus. Hence statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• The Chief Justice of India should consult a collegium of four senior most judges of Supreme Court
for appointment of judge to Supreme Court.
• The appointments of the judges are formally made by the President of India on the
recommendation of the collegium and the proposals are processed through the Ministry of Law and
Justice, Government of India. As no timeline is prescribed by the Supreme Court in its judgments
during which the central government is bound to clear the names of recommended persons as judges, this lacuna helps the central government to delay the judicial appointments if the government does not like such persons recommended by the collegium. The government cannot refuse to accept the recommendation of the collegium but it can certainly delay the appointment of the recommended person by delaying in clearing the names of recommended persons as judge. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
• Sometimes there is lack of consensus in collegium resulting in stalemate. It leads to deadlock in collegium which delays in recommending names of persons to be appointed as judge. It leads to delay in appointment of judges. Recently it has been reported that the collegium, which is headed by CJI SA Bobde, has met at least three times in last one month to decide on names of judges for elevation to the apex court, but each time, it has been unable to decide on any name simply because of the lack of consensus. Hence statement 2 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are considered as the Neglected Tropical Diseases?
1. Dengue
2. Kala Azaar
3. Rabies
4. Swine Flu
5. Leprosy
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as dengue, rabies, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma,
and leishmaniasis, are called “neglected,” because they generally afflict the world’s poor and
historically have not received as much attention as other diseases. NTDs tend to thrive in developing
regions of the world, where water quality, sanitation, and access to health care are
substandard. However, some of these diseases also are found in areas of the United States with high rates
of poverty.Swine influenza is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Swine
influenza virus (SIV) or swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV) is any strain of the influenza family of
viruses that is endemic in pigs. Due to its worldwide spread in 2009, it was declared as a pandemic.
Hence the correct option is (c)IncorrectAnswer: C
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as dengue, rabies, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma,
and leishmaniasis, are called “neglected,” because they generally afflict the world’s poor and
historically have not received as much attention as other diseases. NTDs tend to thrive in developing
regions of the world, where water quality, sanitation, and access to health care are
substandard. However, some of these diseases also are found in areas of the United States with high rates
of poverty.Swine influenza is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Swine
influenza virus (SIV) or swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV) is any strain of the influenza family of
viruses that is endemic in pigs. Due to its worldwide spread in 2009, it was declared as a pandemic.
Hence the correct option is (c) - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
If India decides to cede territory to any of its neighbours, which of the following would be
used by the Parliament?
1. Article 2
2. Article 3
3. Article 368
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: b
• Article 2: It relates to the admission or establishment of new states that are not part of the Union of India.
• Article 3: It relates to the formation of or changes in the existing states of the Union of India.The Supreme Court held that the power of Parliament to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) does not cover the cession of Indian territory to a foreign country. Hence, Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the Constitution under Article 368
IncorrectAnswer: b
• Article 2: It relates to the admission or establishment of new states that are not part of the Union of India.
• Article 3: It relates to the formation of or changes in the existing states of the Union of India.The Supreme Court held that the power of Parliament to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) does not cover the cession of Indian territory to a foreign country. Hence, Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the Constitution under Article 368
