Current Affairs Quiz 16 January 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 16 January 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Living Planet Index
1. It works as an indicator of biodiversity health.
2. It measures the state of the world’s biological diversity based on the population trends of invertebrate species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
What is the Living Planet Index?
• It works as an indicator of biodiversity health. It measures the state of the world’s biological diversity based on the population trends of vertebrate species.
• UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has adopted LPI as the indicator of progress towards the convention’s 2011-12 target to take actions to halt biodiversity loss.
○ Institute of Zoology (ZSL) manages the Living Planet Index.What does the Living Planet Index not monitor?
• The numbers of species lost or extinct
• Percentage of species declining
• Percentage of populations or individuals lostIncorrectAnswer: A
What is the Living Planet Index?
• It works as an indicator of biodiversity health. It measures the state of the world’s biological diversity based on the population trends of vertebrate species.
• UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has adopted LPI as the indicator of progress towards the convention’s 2011-12 target to take actions to halt biodiversity loss.
○ Institute of Zoology (ZSL) manages the Living Planet Index.What does the Living Planet Index not monitor?
• The numbers of species lost or extinct
• Percentage of species declining
• Percentage of populations or individuals lost - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
LHS 475 b recently seen in news is related to,
CorrectAbout LHS 475 b:
• It is Located just 41 light-years away.
• The planet orbits very close to a red dwarf star and completes a full orbit in just two days.
• It’s roughly the same size as Earth.
• Researchers hope that in the coming years, owing to the Webb telescope’s advanced capabilities, they will be able to detect more Earth-sized planets.
• So far, most of the discovered exoplanets are similar to Jupiter as Earth-sized planets are much smaller in size and harder to discover with older telescopes.What are red dwarf stars?
• As mentioned before, the newly discovered exoplanet orbits around a red dwarf star. Such types of stars are the most common and smallest in the universe.
• As they don’t radiate much light, it’s very tough to detect them with the naked eye from Earth.
• However, as red dwarfs are dimmer than other stars, it is easier to find exoplanets that surround them. Therefore, red dwarfs are a popular target for planet hunting.What are exoplanets?
• Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars and are beyond our solar system.
• According to NASA, to date, more than 5,000 exoplanets have been discovered.
• Scientists believe that there are more planets than stars as each star has at least one planet orbiting it.
• Exoplanets come in a host of different sizes. They can be gas giants bigger than Jupiter or as small and rocky as Earth.
• They are also known to have different kinds of temperatures — boiling hot to freezing cold.IncorrectAbout LHS 475 b:
• It is Located just 41 light-years away.
• The planet orbits very close to a red dwarf star and completes a full orbit in just two days.
• It’s roughly the same size as Earth.
• Researchers hope that in the coming years, owing to the Webb telescope’s advanced capabilities, they will be able to detect more Earth-sized planets.
• So far, most of the discovered exoplanets are similar to Jupiter as Earth-sized planets are much smaller in size and harder to discover with older telescopes.What are red dwarf stars?
• As mentioned before, the newly discovered exoplanet orbits around a red dwarf star. Such types of stars are the most common and smallest in the universe.
• As they don’t radiate much light, it’s very tough to detect them with the naked eye from Earth.
• However, as red dwarfs are dimmer than other stars, it is easier to find exoplanets that surround them. Therefore, red dwarfs are a popular target for planet hunting.What are exoplanets?
• Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars and are beyond our solar system.
• According to NASA, to date, more than 5,000 exoplanets have been discovered.
• Scientists believe that there are more planets than stars as each star has at least one planet orbiting it.
• Exoplanets come in a host of different sizes. They can be gas giants bigger than Jupiter or as small and rocky as Earth.
• They are also known to have different kinds of temperatures — boiling hot to freezing cold. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
1. ADHD is one the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, usually diagnosed at an early age and lasting into adulthood.
2. Adderall is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
About attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
• ADHD is one the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, usually diagnosed at an early age and lasting into adulthood.
• According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children with ADHD might have trouble paying attention or controlling impulsive behaviours, and can be overly active.
• Many adults remain undiagnosed, and symptoms can cause difficulty at work, home or relationships.
• The CDC states that symptoms can appear different at older ages, for example, hyperactivity can appear as extreme restlessness.About Adderall:
• Adderall is the brand name for the formulation that consists of a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.
• It is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy, a sleep condition that causes daytime sleepiness.
• Adderall belongs to the class of drugs known as stimulants and increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
• For people diagnosed with ADHD, Adderall can help improve focus, concentration, impulse control and hyperactivity, because of its effects on the central nervous system.
• It can also have the same effects on those who do not have ADHD.
• Adderall is classified as a Schedule II drug in the US, which means that while it has positive medicinal effects, there is a large potential for abuse.
○ Over the past decade, there have been many reports about the growing use and misuses of stimulants like Adderall among students and athletes, who might find enhanced cognition or sports performance.IncorrectAnswer: C
About attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
• ADHD is one the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, usually diagnosed at an early age and lasting into adulthood.
• According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children with ADHD might have trouble paying attention or controlling impulsive behaviours, and can be overly active.
• Many adults remain undiagnosed, and symptoms can cause difficulty at work, home or relationships.
• The CDC states that symptoms can appear different at older ages, for example, hyperactivity can appear as extreme restlessness.About Adderall:
• Adderall is the brand name for the formulation that consists of a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.
• It is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy, a sleep condition that causes daytime sleepiness.
• Adderall belongs to the class of drugs known as stimulants and increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
• For people diagnosed with ADHD, Adderall can help improve focus, concentration, impulse control and hyperactivity, because of its effects on the central nervous system.
• It can also have the same effects on those who do not have ADHD.
• Adderall is classified as a Schedule II drug in the US, which means that while it has positive medicinal effects, there is a large potential for abuse.
○ Over the past decade, there have been many reports about the growing use and misuses of stimulants like Adderall among students and athletes, who might find enhanced cognition or sports performance. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
1. It is an online market portal under the administration of ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology.
2. It provides a platform for businesses to send its products to retail customers directly without any middlemen influences.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer : c
• GeM portal is the Commerce Ministry’s online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and government bodies.
• The Mission of GeM are,
a. Institute a unified procurement policy to encourage behavorial change and drive reform.
b. Establish a lean, dynamic organization capable of continuous innovation and market driven decision making.
c. Build an easy to use, fully automated platform to ensure transparency and efficiency in procurement.
d. Demonstrate commitment to delivering value by ensuring right quality at right price.
e. Create a sustainable ecosystem covering all stakeholders and driving inclusive development in India.
Recently, it has made mandatory for the producers to declare country of origin for its products to promote local businesses.IncorrectAnswer : c
• GeM portal is the Commerce Ministry’s online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and government bodies.
• The Mission of GeM are,
a. Institute a unified procurement policy to encourage behavorial change and drive reform.
b. Establish a lean, dynamic organization capable of continuous innovation and market driven decision making.
c. Build an easy to use, fully automated platform to ensure transparency and efficiency in procurement.
d. Demonstrate commitment to delivering value by ensuring right quality at right price.
e. Create a sustainable ecosystem covering all stakeholders and driving inclusive development in India.
Recently, it has made mandatory for the producers to declare country of origin for its products to promote local businesses. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Indian concept of Secularism, consider the following statements:
1. There is strict separation between Religion and the State.
2. It deals not only with religious freedom of individuals but also with religious freedom of minority communities.
3. Government can intervene in religious practices to bring religious reforms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• The Western conception, of secularism means mutual exclusion of state and religion in order to
protect values such as individual freedom and citizenship rights of individual. The term ‘mutual
exclusion’ means this: both religion and state must stay away from the internal affairs of one another. The
state must not intervene in the domain of religion; religion likewise should not dictate state policy or
influence the conduct of the state. In other words, mutual exclusion means that religion and state must be
strictly separated
• On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for two different reasonsIncorrectAnswer: B
• The Western conception, of secularism means mutual exclusion of state and religion in order to
protect values such as individual freedom and citizenship rights of individual. The term ‘mutual
exclusion’ means this: both religion and state must stay away from the internal affairs of one another. The
state must not intervene in the domain of religion; religion likewise should not dictate state policy or
influence the conduct of the state. In other words, mutual exclusion means that religion and state must be
strictly separated
• On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for two different reasons
