Current Affairs Quiz 17 January 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 January 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following reports are released by the World Economic Forum?
1. Global Gender Gap Report
2. Global Risks Report
3. Global Social Mobility Report
4. Gender Social Norms Index
5. Global Competitiveness ReportCorrectAns;- c) Only 1,2,3 and 5
Explanation;-
• The 4th report by UNDP not by WEF.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1,2,3 and 5
Explanation;-
• The 4th report by UNDP not by WEF. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Enemy Property, consider the following statements:
1. It is the property captured by warring nations in each other’s territory.
2. It is held by the Union Government under the custodianship of the President.
3. Civil courts are not barred from hearing disputes relating to enemy property.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• Enemy Property: When nations go to war, they often seize the properties in their countries of the citizens and corporations of the enemy country. Properties that are seized under these circumstances are referred to as alien properties or enemy properties.
• The responsibility of the administration of enemy properties was handed over to the Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI), an office under the Central government.
• It prohibits civil courts and other authorities from hearing certain disputes relating to enemy
property.IncorrectAnswer: B
• Enemy Property: When nations go to war, they often seize the properties in their countries of the citizens and corporations of the enemy country. Properties that are seized under these circumstances are referred to as alien properties or enemy properties.
• The responsibility of the administration of enemy properties was handed over to the Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI), an office under the Central government.
• It prohibits civil courts and other authorities from hearing certain disputes relating to enemy
property. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding I2U2 Initiative is\are correct?
1. I2U2 was founded in October 1988 to address marine security, infrastructure, and transportation challenges in the region.
2. India, Iran, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates have formed the I2U2 initiative.Select the correct answer from the code below.
CorrectAnswer: D
About I2U2 Initiative:
• Following the Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, I2U2 was founded in October 2021 to address marine security, infrastructure, and transportation challenges in the region.
• It was known as the ‘International Forum for Economic Cooperation’ at the time.
• The ‘West Asian Quad’ was coined to describe this situation.
• India, Israel, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates have formed the I2U2 initiative.
• ‘I2’ refers for India and Israel in the group’s name, while ‘U2’ stands for the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
• This is an outstanding achievement that reflects the region’s geopolitical shifts.Focus:
This will not only revitalize and re-energize the system of alliances and partnerships around the world, but also stitch together partnerships that did not exist previously or were not utilized to their full extent.What is the aim of I2U2 grouping?
• Its stated aim is to discuss “common areas of mutual interest, to strengthen the economic partnership in trade and investment in our respective regions and beyond”.
• Six areas of cooperation have been identified by the countries mutually, and the aim is to encourage joint investments in water, energy, transportation, space, health, and food security.Significance:
• It empowers partners and encourages them to collaborate more closely, resulting in a more stable region.
• India is seen as a large consumer market as well as a large producer of high-tech and highly sought-after items in the United States.
• When it comes to Israel’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates, the US wants to improve commercial and economic ties between the two nations.
• The Abraham Accords will allow India to enhance its relationship with Israel without jeopardising its ties with the UAE and other Arab states.IncorrectAnswer: D
About I2U2 Initiative:
• Following the Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, I2U2 was founded in October 2021 to address marine security, infrastructure, and transportation challenges in the region.
• It was known as the ‘International Forum for Economic Cooperation’ at the time.
• The ‘West Asian Quad’ was coined to describe this situation.
• India, Israel, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates have formed the I2U2 initiative.
• ‘I2’ refers for India and Israel in the group’s name, while ‘U2’ stands for the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
• This is an outstanding achievement that reflects the region’s geopolitical shifts.Focus:
This will not only revitalize and re-energize the system of alliances and partnerships around the world, but also stitch together partnerships that did not exist previously or were not utilized to their full extent.What is the aim of I2U2 grouping?
• Its stated aim is to discuss “common areas of mutual interest, to strengthen the economic partnership in trade and investment in our respective regions and beyond”.
• Six areas of cooperation have been identified by the countries mutually, and the aim is to encourage joint investments in water, energy, transportation, space, health, and food security.Significance:
• It empowers partners and encourages them to collaborate more closely, resulting in a more stable region.
• India is seen as a large consumer market as well as a large producer of high-tech and highly sought-after items in the United States.
• When it comes to Israel’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates, the US wants to improve commercial and economic ties between the two nations.
• The Abraham Accords will allow India to enhance its relationship with Israel without jeopardising its ties with the UAE and other Arab states. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Agnipath scheme.
1. Under the new scheme, around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually, and most will leave the service in just three years.
2. Under the Agnipath scheme, aspirants between the ages of 17.5 years and 21 years will be eligible to apply.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
What is the Agnipath scheme?
• Under the new scheme, around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually, and most will leave the service in just four years.
• Of the total annual recruits, only 25 per cent will be allowed to continue for another 15 years under permanent commission.
• The move will make the permanent force levels much leaner for the over 13-lakh strong armed forces in the country.
• This will, in turn, considerably reduce the defence pension bill, which has been a major concern for governments for many years.What is the eligibility criteria?
• The new system is only for personnel below officer ranks (those who do not join the forces as commissioned officers).
• Under the Agnipath scheme, aspirants between the ages of 17.5 years and 21 years will be eligible to apply.
• The recruitment standards will remain the same, and recruitment will be done twice a year through rallies.IncorrectAnswer: B
What is the Agnipath scheme?
• Under the new scheme, around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually, and most will leave the service in just four years.
• Of the total annual recruits, only 25 per cent will be allowed to continue for another 15 years under permanent commission.
• The move will make the permanent force levels much leaner for the over 13-lakh strong armed forces in the country.
• This will, in turn, considerably reduce the defence pension bill, which has been a major concern for governments for many years.What is the eligibility criteria?
• The new system is only for personnel below officer ranks (those who do not join the forces as commissioned officers).
• Under the Agnipath scheme, aspirants between the ages of 17.5 years and 21 years will be eligible to apply.
• The recruitment standards will remain the same, and recruitment will be done twice a year through rallies. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Region: Country
1. Atbara : Ethiopia
2. Sana’a : Iraq
3. Raqqa : Syria
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: B
Atbara city is located in north-eastern Sudan.
Sana’a is the capital city of YemenIncorrectAnswer: B
Atbara city is located in north-eastern Sudan.
Sana’a is the capital city of Yemen
