The Jan 28th Current Affairs Quiz 2021
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1. Question
The recently seen places “Gaven Reefs”, “Mischief Reefs”, “Subi Reef”, Fiery Cross Reef”, “Curateron Reef” and “Johnson Reef” Present in which of the following sea?
CorrectAns;- c) South China Sea
Explanation;-
• Recently U.S. rules out any compromise with China on IP, South China Sea for climate change
About South China Sea
• South China Sea is an arm of western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia.
• It is south of China, east & south of Vietnam, west of the Philippines and north of the island of Borneo.
• Bordering states & territories (clockwise from north) the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
• It is connected by Taiwan Strait with the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
• It contains numerous shoals, reefs, atolls and islands.
• The Paracel Islands, the Spratly Islands and the Scarborough Shoal are the most important.
IncorrectAns;- c) South China Sea
Explanation;-
• Recently U.S. rules out any compromise with China on IP, South China Sea for climate change
About South China Sea
• South China Sea is an arm of western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia.
• It is south of China, east & south of Vietnam, west of the Philippines and north of the island of Borneo.
• Bordering states & territories (clockwise from north) the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
• It is connected by Taiwan Strait with the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
• It contains numerous shoals, reefs, atolls and islands.
• The Paracel Islands, the Spratly Islands and the Scarborough Shoal are the most important. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following statements about UN Security Council (UNSC) and its membership are incorrect?
1. Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for a three-year term.
2. While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council and UNGA has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
3. The UNSC has been given primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the statement 1st and 2nd is incorrect because it a 2 year term not three year and in 2nd statement only UNSC has the power not UNGA.
• Recently India’s bid for permanent UNSC membership matter of discussion, says U.S. diplomatAbout UNSC
• The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• Article 23 of the UN Charter concerns the composition of the UNSC.
• The UNSC has been given primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
• While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
• Permanent and Non-Permanent Members
• The UNSC is composed of 15 Members:
• Five permanent members: China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• Ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.
• Selection of Non-permanent Members of Security Council
• Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for a two-year term. The ten non-permanent seats are distributed on a regional basis:
1. Five for African and Asian countries.
2. One for Eastern European countries.
3. Two for Latin American and Caribbean countries.
4. Two for Western European and other countries.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect the statement 1st and 2nd is incorrect because it a 2 year term not three year and in 2nd statement only UNSC has the power not UNGA.
• Recently India’s bid for permanent UNSC membership matter of discussion, says U.S. diplomatAbout UNSC
• The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• Article 23 of the UN Charter concerns the composition of the UNSC.
• The UNSC has been given primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
• While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
• Permanent and Non-Permanent Members
• The UNSC is composed of 15 Members:
• Five permanent members: China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• Ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.
• Selection of Non-permanent Members of Security Council
• Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for a two-year term. The ten non-permanent seats are distributed on a regional basis:
1. Five for African and Asian countries.
2. One for Eastern European countries.
3. Two for Latin American and Caribbean countries.
4. Two for Western European and other countries. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following Chhau dance are correctly matched with respect to the state?
1. Mayurbhanj Chhau dance = Chhatisgarh
2. Purulia Chau = Bengal
3. Seraikella Chau = JharkhandCorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect.
About Chhau Dance
• Chhau is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha.
• The most prominent difference among the three subgenres is regarding the use of masks. While, the Seraikela and Purulia subgenres of Chhau use masks during the dance, the Mayurbhanj Chhau uses none.
• Mayurbhanj Chhau dance form has a long history.
• Originally a tribal dance, which originated from the forests of Mayurbhanj, Odisha in the 18th century, it got the status of a martial art form in the 19th century.
• Slowly & steadily Mayurbhanj Chhau left its martial character and mellowed. Under the Royal Patronage it received proper attention & direction and showed a bright future and utmost perfection as a dance of excellent style in the field of eastern art and culture of India.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect.
About Chhau Dance
• Chhau is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha.
• The most prominent difference among the three subgenres is regarding the use of masks. While, the Seraikela and Purulia subgenres of Chhau use masks during the dance, the Mayurbhanj Chhau uses none.
• Mayurbhanj Chhau dance form has a long history.
• Originally a tribal dance, which originated from the forests of Mayurbhanj, Odisha in the 18th century, it got the status of a martial art form in the 19th century.
• Slowly & steadily Mayurbhanj Chhau left its martial character and mellowed. Under the Royal Patronage it received proper attention & direction and showed a bright future and utmost perfection as a dance of excellent style in the field of eastern art and culture of India. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Recently seen Sarottar Lake present in which of the folllowing states?
CorrectAns;- b) Bihar
Explanation;-
• Sarottar Lake, about 35km south of Motihari and adjacent to world famous Kesaria Stupa, attracts migratory birds from Siberia and the Himalayan region every winter. Pochard, Red Crested Pochard, Coot, Dove, Sora, Virgina rail, Snipe, Teal and Wood Cock are among those that flock to the lake in search of food and nesting spots.
• The arrival of different varieties of exotic winged guests, apart from resident birds, has made the lake a birdwatcher’s paradise.
• Enraged ornithologists have blamed poachers active in the locality for the death of such a large number of birds.
• The Bihar forest department claimed to have arrested a notorious poacher with 155 skinned migratory birds in East Champaran district January 24, 2021. The man was arrested from near the famous Sarottar lake in the district that is known as a ‘migratory birds paradise’.
• Over 50,000 migratory birds since November reach here from the European coasts, central Asian and Himalayan region to escape the freezing cold there and breed here in warmer environment.
• Common teal, Siberian cranes, tufled duck, blacktail godnit, black head, blue throat, red crested pochards (lalsar), pintails, spoon bill and white necked storks are found near this lake spread over an area of 6 km.IncorrectAns;- b) Bihar
Explanation;-
• Sarottar Lake, about 35km south of Motihari and adjacent to world famous Kesaria Stupa, attracts migratory birds from Siberia and the Himalayan region every winter. Pochard, Red Crested Pochard, Coot, Dove, Sora, Virgina rail, Snipe, Teal and Wood Cock are among those that flock to the lake in search of food and nesting spots.
• The arrival of different varieties of exotic winged guests, apart from resident birds, has made the lake a birdwatcher’s paradise.
• Enraged ornithologists have blamed poachers active in the locality for the death of such a large number of birds.
• The Bihar forest department claimed to have arrested a notorious poacher with 155 skinned migratory birds in East Champaran district January 24, 2021. The man was arrested from near the famous Sarottar lake in the district that is known as a ‘migratory birds paradise’.
• Over 50,000 migratory birds since November reach here from the European coasts, central Asian and Himalayan region to escape the freezing cold there and breed here in warmer environment.
• Common teal, Siberian cranes, tufled duck, blacktail godnit, black head, blue throat, red crested pochards (lalsar), pintails, spoon bill and white necked storks are found near this lake spread over an area of 6 km. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following statements are correct about DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019 ?
1. It seeks to establish a national data bank only
2. It also seeks to establish a DNA Regulatory Board.
3. It also provides for the removal of DNA profiles of suspects on the filing of a police report or court order, and of undertrials on the basis of a court order.CorrectAns;- c) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statemnet is inocrrect.
About DNA Technology (Use And Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
• The DNA Technology (Use And Application) Regulation Bill, 2019 was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
• The bill which is also known as the DNA profiling bill, tries to check use of DNA technology to establish the identity of a person. According to the government, the DNA technology bill aims to establish the identity of missing persons, victims, offenders, under trials and unknown deceased persons.
• The Lok Sabha passed a similar bill in January, 2019 but it lapsed when the Rajya Sabha could not clear it due to lack of support from the opposition.About Provisions of the Bill
• It seeks to establish a national data bank and regional DNA data banks.
• It envisages that every databank will maintain indices like the crime scene index, suspects’ or undertrials’ index, offenders’ index, missing persons’ index and unknown deceased persons’ index.
• It also seeks to establish a DNA Regulatory Board. Every laboratory that analyses DNA samples to establish the identity of an individual, has to be accredited by the board.
• The bill also proposes a written consent by individuals be obtained before collection of their DNA samples.
• However, consent is not required for offences with punishment of more than seven years in jail or death.
• It also provides for the removal of DNA profiles of suspects on the filing of a police report or court order, and of undertrials on the basis of a court order. Profiles in the crime scene and missing persons’ index will be removed on a written request.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statemnet is inocrrect.
About DNA Technology (Use And Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
• The DNA Technology (Use And Application) Regulation Bill, 2019 was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
• The bill which is also known as the DNA profiling bill, tries to check use of DNA technology to establish the identity of a person. According to the government, the DNA technology bill aims to establish the identity of missing persons, victims, offenders, under trials and unknown deceased persons.
• The Lok Sabha passed a similar bill in January, 2019 but it lapsed when the Rajya Sabha could not clear it due to lack of support from the opposition.About Provisions of the Bill
• It seeks to establish a national data bank and regional DNA data banks.
• It envisages that every databank will maintain indices like the crime scene index, suspects’ or undertrials’ index, offenders’ index, missing persons’ index and unknown deceased persons’ index.
• It also seeks to establish a DNA Regulatory Board. Every laboratory that analyses DNA samples to establish the identity of an individual, has to be accredited by the board.
• The bill also proposes a written consent by individuals be obtained before collection of their DNA samples.
• However, consent is not required for offences with punishment of more than seven years in jail or death.
• It also provides for the removal of DNA profiles of suspects on the filing of a police report or court order, and of undertrials on the basis of a court order. Profiles in the crime scene and missing persons’ index will be removed on a written request. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Recently “Thai Poosam festival” in news is related to which of the following states?
CorrectAns;- b) Tamilnadu
Explanation;-
• Thaipusam or Thaipoosam, is a festival celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, usually coinciding with Pushya star, known as Poosam in Tamil.
• The festival is also observed among Keralites and is vernacularly called Thaipooyam.
It is mainly observed in countries where there is a significant presence of Tamil community such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mauritius, as well as other places where ethnic Tamils reside as a part of the local Indian diaspora population such as Canada, Singapore, South Africa, the United States, Réunion, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica and the other parts of the Caribbean.
IncorrectAns;- b) Tamilnadu
Explanation;-
• Thaipusam or Thaipoosam, is a festival celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, usually coinciding with Pushya star, known as Poosam in Tamil.
• The festival is also observed among Keralites and is vernacularly called Thaipooyam.
It is mainly observed in countries where there is a significant presence of Tamil community such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mauritius, as well as other places where ethnic Tamils reside as a part of the local Indian diaspora population such as Canada, Singapore, South Africa, the United States, Réunion, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica and the other parts of the Caribbean. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following statements about Akash-NG missile are correct?
1. Akash-NG is a new generation Surface to Surface Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS aerial threats.
2. The Akash-NG system has been developed with better deployability compared to other similar systems with canisterized launcher and much smaller ground system footprint.
3. The Akash missile was not part of Integrated Guided Missile Development ProgrammeCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Recently DRDO conducts successful maiden test launch of Akash-NG missile
• Akash-NG is a new generation surface-to-air missile meant for use by the Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS aerial threats.
• DRDO today conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha.About Akash Missile
• Akash is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile defence system.
• It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• The missile system can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m.
• It consists of a Rohini radar that detects incoming aircraft at ranges out to 120 km and relays the information to a command post.
• It has the capability to “neutralize aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles” as well as ballistic missiles.
• It is in operational service with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
• The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was an Indian Ministry of Defence programme for the research and development of the comprehensive range of missiles.
• The programme was managed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Ordnance Factories Board in partnership with other Indian government political organisations.
• The project started in 1982–83 under the leadership of Abdul Kalam who oversaw its ending in 2008 after these strategic missiles were successfully developed.
• On 8 January 2008, the DRDO formally announced the successful rated guided missile programme was completed with its design objectives achieved since most of the missiles in the programme had been developed and inducted by the Indian armed forces.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Recently DRDO conducts successful maiden test launch of Akash-NG missile
• Akash-NG is a new generation surface-to-air missile meant for use by the Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS aerial threats.
• DRDO today conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha.About Akash Missile
• Akash is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile defence system.
• It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• The missile system can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m.
• It consists of a Rohini radar that detects incoming aircraft at ranges out to 120 km and relays the information to a command post.
• It has the capability to “neutralize aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles” as well as ballistic missiles.
• It is in operational service with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
• The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was an Indian Ministry of Defence programme for the research and development of the comprehensive range of missiles.
• The programme was managed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Ordnance Factories Board in partnership with other Indian government political organisations.
• The project started in 1982–83 under the leadership of Abdul Kalam who oversaw its ending in 2008 after these strategic missiles were successfully developed.
• On 8 January 2008, the DRDO formally announced the successful rated guided missile programme was completed with its design objectives achieved since most of the missiles in the programme had been developed and inducted by the Indian armed forces. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Recently seen “Eriochrysis rangacharii” is endemic to which of the following places in India?
CorrectAns;- b) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Explanation;-
• Members of the Western Ghats Plant Specialist Group (WGPSG) of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are assessing the threats to endemic flora in the Western Ghats.
• Endemic plants such as Anaphalis neelgerryana, Elaeocarpus recurvatus and grasses such as Eriochrysis rangacharii face a number of threats, including habitat loss, climate change and being outcompeted by invasive species.IncorrectAns;- b) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Explanation;-
• Members of the Western Ghats Plant Specialist Group (WGPSG) of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are assessing the threats to endemic flora in the Western Ghats.
• Endemic plants such as Anaphalis neelgerryana, Elaeocarpus recurvatus and grasses such as Eriochrysis rangacharii face a number of threats, including habitat loss, climate change and being outcompeted by invasive species. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following statements about M-Sand are incorrect?
1. M-sand is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction.
2. Manufactured sand is produced from sedimentary by crushing.
3. The advantage of using M-Sand is, it can be dust free, the sizes of m-sand can be controlled easily so that it meets the required grading for the given construction.CorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statement the 2nd only is incorrect because it is not sedimentary it is hard granite.
• Recently Gehlot govt. brings M-sand policy for construction worksAbout Manufactured sand (M-Sand)
• M-sand is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction.
• Manufactured sand is produced from hard granite stone by crushing.
• The crushed sand is of cubical shape with grounded edges, washed and graded to as a construction material.
• The size of manufactured sand (M-Sand) is less than 4.75mm.About M-sand
• Manufactured sand is an alternative for river sand.
• Due to fast growing construction industry, the demand for sand has increased tremendously, causing deficiency of suitable river sand in most part of the word.
• Due to the depletion of good quality river sand for the use of construction, the use of manufactured sand has been increased.
• Another reason for use of M-Sand is its availability and transportation cost.
• Since manufactured sand can be crushed from hard granite rocks, it can be readily available at the nearby place, reducing the cost of transportation from far-off river sand bed.
• Thus, the cost of construction can be controlled by the use of manufactured sand as an alternative material for construction.
• The other advantage of using M-Sand is, it can be dust free, the sizes of m-sand can be controlled easily so that it meets the required grading for the given construction.
• Usage of M-sand prevents dredging of river beds to get river sand which may lead to environmental disaster like ground water depletion, water scarcity.IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statement the 2nd only is incorrect because it is not sedimentary it is hard granite.
• Recently Gehlot govt. brings M-sand policy for construction worksAbout Manufactured sand (M-Sand)
• M-sand is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction.
• Manufactured sand is produced from hard granite stone by crushing.
• The crushed sand is of cubical shape with grounded edges, washed and graded to as a construction material.
• The size of manufactured sand (M-Sand) is less than 4.75mm.About M-sand
• Manufactured sand is an alternative for river sand.
• Due to fast growing construction industry, the demand for sand has increased tremendously, causing deficiency of suitable river sand in most part of the word.
• Due to the depletion of good quality river sand for the use of construction, the use of manufactured sand has been increased.
• Another reason for use of M-Sand is its availability and transportation cost.
• Since manufactured sand can be crushed from hard granite rocks, it can be readily available at the nearby place, reducing the cost of transportation from far-off river sand bed.
• Thus, the cost of construction can be controlled by the use of manufactured sand as an alternative material for construction.
• The other advantage of using M-Sand is, it can be dust free, the sizes of m-sand can be controlled easily so that it meets the required grading for the given construction.
• Usage of M-sand prevents dredging of river beds to get river sand which may lead to environmental disaster like ground water depletion, water scarcity. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
With reference to the Blockchain Technology, consider the following statements?
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, which no single user controls
2. The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cryptocurrency only
3. Applications that depend on the basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody’s permissionWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• Recent Many vulnerabilities: On using blockchains in electronic voting
About Block Chain Technology
• A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed, and oftentimes public, digital ledger consisting of records called blocks that is used to record transactions across many computers so that any involved block cannot be altered retroactively, without the alteration of all subsequent blocks.
• This allows the participants to verify and audit transactions independently and relatively inexpensively. A blockchain database is managed autonomously using a peer-to-peer network and a distributed timestamping server. They are authenticated by mass collaboration powered by collective self-interests. Such a design facilitates robust workflow where participants’ uncertainty regarding data security is marginal.
• The great advantage to an open, permission less, or public, blockchain network is that guarding against bad actors is not required and no access control is needed.
• This means that applications can be added to the network without the approval or trust of others, using the blockchain as a transport layer.
• S2 is clearly wrong, Blockchain can be used for a variety of purposes of which cryptocurrency is only one of them.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• Recent Many vulnerabilities: On using blockchains in electronic voting
About Block Chain Technology
• A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed, and oftentimes public, digital ledger consisting of records called blocks that is used to record transactions across many computers so that any involved block cannot be altered retroactively, without the alteration of all subsequent blocks.
• This allows the participants to verify and audit transactions independently and relatively inexpensively. A blockchain database is managed autonomously using a peer-to-peer network and a distributed timestamping server. They are authenticated by mass collaboration powered by collective self-interests. Such a design facilitates robust workflow where participants’ uncertainty regarding data security is marginal.
• The great advantage to an open, permission less, or public, blockchain network is that guarding against bad actors is not required and no access control is needed.
• This means that applications can be added to the network without the approval or trust of others, using the blockchain as a transport layer.
• S2 is clearly wrong, Blockchain can be used for a variety of purposes of which cryptocurrency is only one of them.
