Current Affairs Quiz 30 December 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 30 December 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Blue Flag Certification:
1. It is awarded to beaches only.
2. No beach in Lakshadweep has received this certification.
3. This certification is awarded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
• It is awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. Hence, statement 1
is not correct.
• The globally recognized International eco-label “Blue Flag”, has been accorded to two new beaches
– Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• Certification is awarded by the Denmark-based non-profit Foundation for Environmental
Education or FEE. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
• It is awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. Hence, statement 1
is not correct.
• The globally recognized International eco-label “Blue Flag”, has been accorded to two new beaches
– Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• Certification is awarded by the Denmark-based non-profit Foundation for Environmental
Education or FEE. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding capital and current account of Balance of
Payments:
1. The current account has a direct effect on the flow of income in a country.
2. The capital account influences the volume of assets which a country holds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following regarding Brahmos missile are correct?
1. The Brahmos missiles is a ballistic missile with range of 290Km
2. The Brahmos missile is developed with the collaboration of IsraelCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• It’s a supersonic cruise missile not ballistic and its developed with collaboration of Russia.
• BRAHMOS is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.
• Brahmos is named on the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.
• It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second) air to surface missile with a flight range of around 300 km.
• However, India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) has extended the range of the BRAHMOS missile to reach 450 km-600km, a shade above its current MTCR capped range of 300 km.
• Brahmos is a multiplatform i.e., it can be launched from land, air, and sea and multi capability missile with pinpoint accuracy that works in both day and night irrespective of the weather conditions.
• It operates on the “Fire and Forgets” principle i.e., it does not require further guidance after launch.
• Brahmos is one of the fastest cruise missiles currently operationally deployed with speed of Mach 2.8, which is 3 times more than the speed of sound.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• It’s a supersonic cruise missile not ballistic and its developed with collaboration of Russia.
• BRAHMOS is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.
• Brahmos is named on the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.
• It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second) air to surface missile with a flight range of around 300 km.
• However, India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) has extended the range of the BRAHMOS missile to reach 450 km-600km, a shade above its current MTCR capped range of 300 km.
• Brahmos is a multiplatform i.e., it can be launched from land, air, and sea and multi capability missile with pinpoint accuracy that works in both day and night irrespective of the weather conditions.
• It operates on the “Fire and Forgets” principle i.e., it does not require further guidance after launch.
• Brahmos is one of the fastest cruise missiles currently operationally deployed with speed of Mach 2.8, which is 3 times more than the speed of sound. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the World Migration Report 2022, consider the following statements :
1. The report was published by International Organization for Migration (IOM).
2. As per the report, more people are being displaced by disasters than conflicts, reversing a historical trend.
3. Africa reported largest displacement due to disasters.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?CorrectAnswer: A
Asia reported the largest displacement due to disasters. Hence statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Asia reported the largest displacement due to disasters. Hence statement 3 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958:
1. This act is invoked to control insurgency in the North-East and J&K.
2. Only the governor of the state or the administrator of UT can declare an area as a disturbed area.
3. It is presently enforced in all the states under the sixth schedule.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• The Central Government or the Governor of the State or administrator of the Union
Territory can declare the whole or part of the State or Union Territory as a disturbed area.
Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• AFSPA is currently in force in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, 3 districts of Arunachal Pradesh,
and areas falling within the jurisdiction of 8 police stations in Arunachal Pradesh bordering
Assam. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
• In Jammu and Kashmir, a separate law Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers
Act, 1990 has been in force. Hence statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
• The Central Government or the Governor of the State or administrator of the Union
Territory can declare the whole or part of the State or Union Territory as a disturbed area.
Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• AFSPA is currently in force in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, 3 districts of Arunachal Pradesh,
and areas falling within the jurisdiction of 8 police stations in Arunachal Pradesh bordering
Assam. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
• In Jammu and Kashmir, a separate law Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers
Act, 1990 has been in force. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
