Current Affairs Quiz 13 February 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 13 February 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding GI Tag are correct?
1. The GI Tags in India are governed by Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection Act), 1999.
2. The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 15 years, previously it was 10 years now increased by 5 years.
3. GI is also governed by the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which India is Signatory
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
The 2nd statement is incorrect because still the GI Tag validation is for 10 Years only not 15 Yrs.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
The 2nd statement is incorrect because still the GI Tag validation is for 10 Years only not 15 Yrs. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
1. It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation.
2. One of it’s main goal is to move towards the establishment of a democratic, fair and rational new international political and economic order.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : c
• SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation.
• One of it’s main goal is to move towards the establishment of a democratic, fair and rational new international political and economic order.
• It comprises of 8 member states, 4 observer states and 6 dialogue partners.IncorrectAnswer : c
• SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation.
• One of it’s main goal is to move towards the establishment of a democratic, fair and rational new international political and economic order.
• It comprises of 8 member states, 4 observer states and 6 dialogue partners. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following statements is/are correct regarding “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” (PFAs), which are called “forever chemicals”?
1. PFAs are man-made chemicals used to make nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, firefighting forms and many other products that resist grease, water and oil.
2. PFAs can migrate to the soil, water and air during their production and use.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
What are PFAs?
• According to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PFAs are man-made chemicals used to make nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, firefighting forms and many other products that resist grease, water and oil.
• PFAs can migrate to the soil, water and air during their production and use.
• Since most PFAs do not break down, they remain in the environment for long periods of time.
• Some of these PFAs can build up in people and animals if they are repeatedly exposed to the chemicals.IncorrectAnswer: C
What are PFAs?
• According to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PFAs are man-made chemicals used to make nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, firefighting forms and many other products that resist grease, water and oil.
• PFAs can migrate to the soil, water and air during their production and use.
• Since most PFAs do not break down, they remain in the environment for long periods of time.
• Some of these PFAs can build up in people and animals if they are repeatedly exposed to the chemicals. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding FATF are correct?
1. The FATF is an UN organization to combat Money Laundering and Terror Financing.
2. FATF is the initiative of the G20 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
3. The FATF headquaters is in Geneva Switzerland.Select the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
• The Financial Action Task Force (on Money Laundering) (FATF) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
• In 2001, its mandate was expanded to include terrorism financing.
• FATF is a “policy-making body” that works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in these areas.
• FATF monitors progress in implementing its Recommendations through “peer reviews” (“mutual evaluations”) of member countries.
• Since 2000, FATF has maintained the FATF blacklist (formally called the “Call for action”) and the FATF greylist (formally called the “Other monitored jurisdictions”).
The objectives of FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
• The Financial Action Task Force (on Money Laundering) (FATF) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
• In 2001, its mandate was expanded to include terrorism financing.
• FATF is a “policy-making body” that works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in these areas.
• FATF monitors progress in implementing its Recommendations through “peer reviews” (“mutual evaluations”) of member countries.
• Since 2000, FATF has maintained the FATF blacklist (formally called the “Call for action”) and the FATF greylist (formally called the “Other monitored jurisdictions”).
The objectives of FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about Sundarbans are correct?
1. It is a vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread over India and Bangladesh.
2. It is on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra only.
3. The Sunderbans Delta is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it includes meghana river.
About Sunderbans
• It is a vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread over India and Bangladesh on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers.
• The site is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes.
• It constitutes over 60% of the country’s total mangrove forest area.
• Indian Sundarbans was recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, ‘Wetland of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention in January 2019 and also a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. The area is known for its wide range of fauna, including 260 bird species and is home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species such as the Estuarine Crocodile, Royal Bengal Tiger, Water Monitor Lizard, Gangetic Dolphin and Olive Ridley Turtles.
• The Sunderbans Delta is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers.
• For its preservation, Discovery India and World Wide Fund (WWF) India partnered with the Government of West Bengal and local communities in the Sundarbans in 2019.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it includes meghana river.
About Sunderbans
• It is a vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread over India and Bangladesh on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers.
• The site is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes.
• It constitutes over 60% of the country’s total mangrove forest area.
• Indian Sundarbans was recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, ‘Wetland of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention in January 2019 and also a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. The area is known for its wide range of fauna, including 260 bird species and is home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species such as the Estuarine Crocodile, Royal Bengal Tiger, Water Monitor Lizard, Gangetic Dolphin and Olive Ridley Turtles.
• The Sunderbans Delta is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers.
• For its preservation, Discovery India and World Wide Fund (WWF) India partnered with the Government of West Bengal and local communities in the Sundarbans in 2019.
