Current Affairs Quiz 06 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 06 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which principle was NOT emphasized by the Supreme Court in the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India case?
CorrectAnswer: d) Principle of Absolute Liability.
In the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India case, the Supreme Court emphasized the principles of:
• Polluter Pays Principle: This principle holds that the polluter is responsible for covering the costs of pollution control and restoration of the affected environment.
• Sustainable Development: The Court underlined the need for development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
• Precautionary Principle: The Court highlighted the importance of taking preventive measures in environmental conservation, even in the face of scientific uncertainty.
However, the Principle of Absolute Liability, which was primarily developed in the M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India case (1987) related to hazardous industries, was not specifically emphasized in the Godavarman case.IncorrectAnswer: d) Principle of Absolute Liability.
In the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India case, the Supreme Court emphasized the principles of:
• Polluter Pays Principle: This principle holds that the polluter is responsible for covering the costs of pollution control and restoration of the affected environment.
• Sustainable Development: The Court underlined the need for development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
• Precautionary Principle: The Court highlighted the importance of taking preventive measures in environmental conservation, even in the face of scientific uncertainty.
However, the Principle of Absolute Liability, which was primarily developed in the M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India case (1987) related to hazardous industries, was not specifically emphasized in the Godavarman case. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a sacred grove?
CorrectAnswer: (c) Regularly harvested for timber and commercial use
A sacred grove is typically:
• Protected by local communities: Sacred groves are often preserved by local communities due to religious or cultural significance.
• Used for religious and cultural rituals: These groves are sites for various traditional rituals and ceremonies.
• Often house unique biodiversity: Sacred groves often contain rare or endemic species due to their protection from deforestation and exploitation.
They are not regularly harvested for timber and commercial use, as they are usually preserved for spiritual, ecological, and cultural reasons.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Regularly harvested for timber and commercial use
A sacred grove is typically:
• Protected by local communities: Sacred groves are often preserved by local communities due to religious or cultural significance.
• Used for religious and cultural rituals: These groves are sites for various traditional rituals and ceremonies.
• Often house unique biodiversity: Sacred groves often contain rare or endemic species due to their protection from deforestation and exploitation.
They are not regularly harvested for timber and commercial use, as they are usually preserved for spiritual, ecological, and cultural reasons. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Project Elephant was launched in the same year as Project Tiger.
2. Project Elephant aims to increase the population of wild elephants in India.
3. One of the major components of Project Elephant is to liberate captive elephants.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) Only One
• Project Elephant was launched in the same year as Project Tiger.
This statement is incorrect. Project Tiger was launched in 1973, while Project Elephant was launched later, in 1992.
• Project Elephant aims to increase the population of wild elephants in India.
This statement is correct. The primary goal of Project Elephant is to protect elephants in the wild, conserve their habitats, and increase their population.
• One of the major components of Project Elephant is to liberate captive elephants.
This statement is incorrect. While Project Elephant focuses on the conservation of wild elephants, it does not specifically aim to liberate captive elephants. The focus is more on habitat protection, monitoring, and human-elephant conflict mitigation.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Only One
• Project Elephant was launched in the same year as Project Tiger.
This statement is incorrect. Project Tiger was launched in 1973, while Project Elephant was launched later, in 1992.
• Project Elephant aims to increase the population of wild elephants in India.
This statement is correct. The primary goal of Project Elephant is to protect elephants in the wild, conserve their habitats, and increase their population.
• One of the major components of Project Elephant is to liberate captive elephants.
This statement is incorrect. While Project Elephant focuses on the conservation of wild elephants, it does not specifically aim to liberate captive elephants. The focus is more on habitat protection, monitoring, and human-elephant conflict mitigation. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?
CorrectAnswer: (b) Kenya
Explanation:
• Kenya does NOT share a border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The countries that border the DRC are Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.IncorrectAnswer: (b) Kenya
Explanation:
• Kenya does NOT share a border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The countries that border the DRC are Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The African Great Lakes are part of which major geological feature?
CorrectAnswer: (a) The Great Rift Valley
Explanation:
• The African Great Lakes are part of the Great Rift Valley, which is a major geological and geographical feature. This rift extends from the Middle East down through East Africa and is characterized by a series of rift valleys, large lakes, and volcanic activity. The Great Rift Valley includes some of the largest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world, such as Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Malawi.IncorrectAnswer: (a) The Great Rift Valley
Explanation:
• The African Great Lakes are part of the Great Rift Valley, which is a major geological and geographical feature. This rift extends from the Middle East down through East Africa and is characterized by a series of rift valleys, large lakes, and volcanic activity. The Great Rift Valley includes some of the largest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world, such as Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Malawi.
