Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to The Places of Worship Act, 1991, consider the following statements:
1. The Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section.
2. It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force
3. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites
Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?CorrectThe Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
• The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
• It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
• The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
• It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.IncorrectThe Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
• The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
• It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
• The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
• It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
Hence, the correct answer is option D. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about the Namdhari Sect:
1. The Namdhari Sect was founded by Satguru Ram Singh in 1857, aligning its establishment with the social reform movements and resistance against British rule.
2. The Namdharis are known for their unique practice of a high-pitched chant called “Kook,” and they adhere strictly to the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib without recognizing any living human as a Guru.
3. The headquarters of the Namdhari Sect is located in Ludhiana’s Bhaini Sahib, which is also the birthplace of Ram Singh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
The Namdhari Sect, founded by Satguru Ram Singh during the festival of Baisakhi in 1857, is indeed noted for its origins in social reform and resistance to British dominance. The sect’s main center is at Bhaini Sahib in Ludhiana, Punjab. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the Namdharis, while following the Guru Granth Sahib, also uniquely recognize a living human as a Guru, contrary to the assertion in the statement. This distinct belief sets them apart within the broader Sikh community.IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
The Namdhari Sect, founded by Satguru Ram Singh during the festival of Baisakhi in 1857, is indeed noted for its origins in social reform and resistance to British dominance. The sect’s main center is at Bhaini Sahib in Ludhiana, Punjab. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the Namdharis, while following the Guru Granth Sahib, also uniquely recognize a living human as a Guru, contrary to the assertion in the statement. This distinct belief sets them apart within the broader Sikh community. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), consider the following statements:
1. Articles 4 and 5 of NATO can only be invoked at the request of a NATO member.
2. After the collapse of USSR in 1991, several eastern European nations previously members of the Soviet Union joined NATO.
3. Both Ukraine and Poland are member countries.
Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?CorrectExplanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) came into being after World War II as a counter to the Soviet Union’s possible expansion attempts in Europe. Then-US President Harry S Truman signed the 12-member treaty on April 4, 1949.
• After the collapse of USSR in 1991, several eastern European nations previously members of the Soviet Union joined NATO. As of now, NATO comprise 30 members.
• Differences between Articles 4 and 5 of the NATO.
• Under Article 4, any member state can convene a meeting of NATO members to “consult” when it feels its independence or security are threatened. It sends a strong political symbol to the greater world that NATO is concerned about a particular situation.
• Article 5 is known as the “one-for-all and all-for-one” article. It states that an “armed attack” against one member is an attack against all and sets in motion the possibility of collective self-defence.
• In theory, Articles 4 and 5 can only be invoked at the request of a NATO member. However, Article 5 has only been invoked once immediately following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.IncorrectExplanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) came into being after World War II as a counter to the Soviet Union’s possible expansion attempts in Europe. Then-US President Harry S Truman signed the 12-member treaty on April 4, 1949.
• After the collapse of USSR in 1991, several eastern European nations previously members of the Soviet Union joined NATO. As of now, NATO comprise 30 members.
• Differences between Articles 4 and 5 of the NATO.
• Under Article 4, any member state can convene a meeting of NATO members to “consult” when it feels its independence or security are threatened. It sends a strong political symbol to the greater world that NATO is concerned about a particular situation.
• Article 5 is known as the “one-for-all and all-for-one” article. It states that an “armed attack” against one member is an attack against all and sets in motion the possibility of collective self-defence.
• In theory, Articles 4 and 5 can only be invoked at the request of a NATO member. However, Article 5 has only been invoked once immediately following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.
Hence, the correct answer is option B. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about St Martin’s Island in Bangladesh:
1. St Martin’s Island, located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, is the only coral island in Bangladesh.
2. The island has historically been known by names such as “Jazira” and “Narikel Jinjira,” which reflect its early settlements by Arab merchants in the 18th century.
3. After the partition of British India in 1947, St Martin’s Island initially became a part of India before joining Bangladesh post the 1971 Liberation War.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
St Martin’s Island is indeed the only coral island in Bangladesh and has a rich history of names reflecting its early Arab settlements. However, statement 3 is incorrect as the island became part of Pakistan after the partition of British India in 1947, and later transitioned to being part of independent Bangladesh following the 1971 Liberation War, not initially becoming part of India.IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
St Martin’s Island is indeed the only coral island in Bangladesh and has a rich history of names reflecting its early Arab settlements. However, statement 3 is incorrect as the island became part of Pakistan after the partition of British India in 1947, and later transitioned to being part of independent Bangladesh following the 1971 Liberation War, not initially becoming part of India.
