Current Affairs Quiz 31 January 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 31 January 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), consider the following statements :
1. It is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations
2. It aims to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve nutrition, and increase
incomesWhich of the statements given above is/are correct ?
CorrectAnswer: C
International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD):
• An international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations
• Dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries
• Aims to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve nutrition, and increase
incomes
• Projects and programmes carried out in remote and environmentally fragile locations, including least-developed countries and small island developing States
• Only multilateral development institution exclusively focused on transforming rural economies and food systems
• Member of United Nations Development Group (UNDP)
• Established in 1977 through United Nations General Assembly Resolution
• Headquarters in Rome, Italy
• Membership includes 177 Member States, including India
Governing Council is the highest decision-making body which meets every three yearsIncorrectAnswer: C
International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD):
• An international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations
• Dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries
• Aims to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve nutrition, and increase
incomes
• Projects and programmes carried out in remote and environmentally fragile locations, including least-developed countries and small island developing States
• Only multilateral development institution exclusively focused on transforming rural economies and food systems
• Member of United Nations Development Group (UNDP)
• Established in 1977 through United Nations General Assembly Resolution
• Headquarters in Rome, Italy
• Membership includes 177 Member States, including India
Governing Council is the highest decision-making body which meets every three years - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?
1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units
2. Create meaningful short stories and songs
3. Disease diagnosis
4. Text-to-Speech Conversion
5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (b)
Exp:
• Google is using the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from its DeepMind acquisition to reduce energy consumption in its data centres by as much as 30%. Hence, 1 is correct.
• Using AI as a tool to make music or aid musicians has been in practice for quite some time. In the 1990s, David Bowie helped develop the Verbasizer, which took literary source material and randomly reordered the words to create new combinations that could be used as lyrics. However, as AI works in programmed ecosystem and does not have emotions so it would be hard for an AI to create meaningful short stories and songs. Hence, 2 is not correct.
• AI combined with robotics and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) could potentially be the new nervous system for healthcare, presenting solutions to address healthcare problems. Integration of AI technology in cancer care could improve the accuracy and speed of diagnosis, aid clinical decision-making, and lead to better health outcomes. Hence, 3 is correct.
• Speech synthesis is the artificial production of human speech. It is a way to convert language to human voice (or speech). For example, Google’s Assistant, Amazon’s Echo, Apple’s Siri, etc. Hence, 4 is correct.
• Potential cases of Al’s use in the energy sector include energy system modelling and forecasting to decrease unpredictability and increase efficiency in power balancing and usage. However, it cannot be used for transmission of electrical energy. Hence, 5 is not correct. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.IncorrectAns: (b)
Exp:
• Google is using the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from its DeepMind acquisition to reduce energy consumption in its data centres by as much as 30%. Hence, 1 is correct.
• Using AI as a tool to make music or aid musicians has been in practice for quite some time. In the 1990s, David Bowie helped develop the Verbasizer, which took literary source material and randomly reordered the words to create new combinations that could be used as lyrics. However, as AI works in programmed ecosystem and does not have emotions so it would be hard for an AI to create meaningful short stories and songs. Hence, 2 is not correct.
• AI combined with robotics and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) could potentially be the new nervous system for healthcare, presenting solutions to address healthcare problems. Integration of AI technology in cancer care could improve the accuracy and speed of diagnosis, aid clinical decision-making, and lead to better health outcomes. Hence, 3 is correct.
• Speech synthesis is the artificial production of human speech. It is a way to convert language to human voice (or speech). For example, Google’s Assistant, Amazon’s Echo, Apple’s Siri, etc. Hence, 4 is correct.
• Potential cases of Al’s use in the energy sector include energy system modelling and forecasting to decrease unpredictability and increase efficiency in power balancing and usage. However, it cannot be used for transmission of electrical energy. Hence, 5 is not correct. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. There is no limit to the power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution.
2. Only the President can decide whether any matter forms a part of the basic structure of the Constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in Kesavananda Bharati case that there is a basic structure of the
Constitution and nobody—not even the Parliament (through amendment)—can violate the basic
structure.The Court reserved to itself the right to decide whether various matters are part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
IncorrectAnswer: D
In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in Kesavananda Bharati case that there is a basic structure of the
Constitution and nobody—not even the Parliament (through amendment)—can violate the basic
structure.The Court reserved to itself the right to decide whether various matters are part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1. Consider the following statements with respect to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
1. It is a statutory body constituted under Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 to protect the child rights and other related matters in the country.
2. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to fulfil its mandate and functions under CPCR Act, 2005 had developed an online complaint mechanism “E-BaalNidan” in 2015.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : C
About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
• It is a statutory body constituted under Section 3 of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 to protect the child rights and other related matters in the country.
• The Commission is further mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
• In one of the functions laid down under Section 13 of the CPCR Act, 2005, the Commission has been assigned with the function to examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.IncorrectAnswer : C
About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
• It is a statutory body constituted under Section 3 of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 to protect the child rights and other related matters in the country.
• The Commission is further mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
• In one of the functions laid down under Section 13 of the CPCR Act, 2005, the Commission has been assigned with the function to examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:
1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commission
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above constitutional bodies?CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
