The Jan 8th Current Affairs Quiz 2021
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1. Question
Which of the following statements are incorrect regaridng Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism?
1. In 1996, with the objective of providing a comprehensible legal framework to counter terrorism, France proposed to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the adoption of the “Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism” (CCIT).
2. The CCIT was adopted in 2019
3. According to this convention, Any person who commits an offense, with the purpose of the conduct is to intimidate a population or to compel a Government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statements i.e statement 1 and 2, because it was proposed by India not France, and 2nd staement is also wrong because it is not yet adopted.
• Recently India to chair UNSC’s crucial Taliban and Libya sanctions committees panel on counter-terrorismAbout CCIT
• The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
• It is a draft proposed by India in 1996 that is yet to be adopted by the UNGA.
• The convention provides a legal framework which makes it binding on all signatories to deny funds and safe havens to terrorist groups.
• The CCIT has remained deadlocked mainly due to opposition from three main blocks the US, the Organization of Islamic Countries(OIC) and the Latin American countries.
• The three blocks have raised objections over the definition of terrorism and seek exclusions to safeguard their strategic interests.Objectives of CCIT
• To have a universal definition of terrorism that all 193-members of the UNGA will adopt into their own criminal law
• To ban all terror groups and shut down terror camps
• To prosecute all terrorists under special laws
• To make cross-border terrorism an extraditable offence worldwide.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statements i.e statement 1 and 2, because it was proposed by India not France, and 2nd staement is also wrong because it is not yet adopted.
• Recently India to chair UNSC’s crucial Taliban and Libya sanctions committees panel on counter-terrorismAbout CCIT
• The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
• It is a draft proposed by India in 1996 that is yet to be adopted by the UNGA.
• The convention provides a legal framework which makes it binding on all signatories to deny funds and safe havens to terrorist groups.
• The CCIT has remained deadlocked mainly due to opposition from three main blocks the US, the Organization of Islamic Countries(OIC) and the Latin American countries.
• The three blocks have raised objections over the definition of terrorism and seek exclusions to safeguard their strategic interests.Objectives of CCIT
• To have a universal definition of terrorism that all 193-members of the UNGA will adopt into their own criminal law
• To ban all terror groups and shut down terror camps
• To prosecute all terrorists under special laws
• To make cross-border terrorism an extraditable offence worldwide. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following statements about UNSC are correct?
1. The UNSC is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states
2. The UNSC is currently chaired by China
3. The Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because currently UNSC chaired by India.
• Recently India to chair UNSC’s crucial Taliban and Libya committees, panel on counter-terrorism.About UNSC
• The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.
• Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action through Security Council resolutions; it is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
• The Security Council consists of fifteen members. Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, and the United States serve as the body’s five permanent members.
• These permanent members can veto any substantive Security Council resolution, including those on the admission of new member states or candidates for Secretary-General.
• The Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms.
• The body’s presidency rotates monthly among its members.
• India, which has been elected as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, will serve as the president of the powerful 15-nation UN body for the month of August, 2021.
IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because currently UNSC chaired by India.
• Recently India to chair UNSC’s crucial Taliban and Libya committees, panel on counter-terrorism.About UNSC
• The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.
• Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action through Security Council resolutions; it is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
• The Security Council consists of fifteen members. Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, and the United States serve as the body’s five permanent members.
• These permanent members can veto any substantive Security Council resolution, including those on the admission of new member states or candidates for Secretary-General.
• The Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms.
• The body’s presidency rotates monthly among its members.
• India, which has been elected as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, will serve as the president of the powerful 15-nation UN body for the month of August, 2021. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Recently seen Special 301 Report is released by which of the following organization?
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
The Special 301 Report is released by United States Trade Representative (USTR) .
Recently With respect to India, the focus of the investigation was on the 2% Equalization Levy (EL) levied by India on e-commerce supply of services. The U.S. investigation included whether the EL discriminated against the U.S. companies, was applied retrospectively, and diverged from U.S or international tax norms due to its applicability on entities not resident in India.About S 301 Report of U.S
• The Special 301 Report is prepared annually by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that identifies trade barriers to United States companies and products due to the intellectual property laws, such as copyright, patents and trademarks, in other countries.
• By April 30 of each year, the USTR must identify countries which do not provide “adequate and effective” protection of intellectual property rights or “fair and equitable market access to United States persons that rely upon intellectual property rights”.
• The Special 301 Report was first published in 1989.
• The Special 301 Report is published pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as amended by Section 1303 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988.
• By statute, the annual Special 301 Report includes a list of “Priority Foreign Countries”, that are judged to have inadequate intellectual property laws these countries may be subject to sanctions.
• In addition, the report contains a “Priority Watch List” and a “Watch List”, containing countries whose intellectual property regimes are deemed of concern.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
The Special 301 Report is released by United States Trade Representative (USTR) .
Recently With respect to India, the focus of the investigation was on the 2% Equalization Levy (EL) levied by India on e-commerce supply of services. The U.S. investigation included whether the EL discriminated against the U.S. companies, was applied retrospectively, and diverged from U.S or international tax norms due to its applicability on entities not resident in India.About S 301 Report of U.S
• The Special 301 Report is prepared annually by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that identifies trade barriers to United States companies and products due to the intellectual property laws, such as copyright, patents and trademarks, in other countries.
• By April 30 of each year, the USTR must identify countries which do not provide “adequate and effective” protection of intellectual property rights or “fair and equitable market access to United States persons that rely upon intellectual property rights”.
• The Special 301 Report was first published in 1989.
• The Special 301 Report is published pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as amended by Section 1303 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988.
• By statute, the annual Special 301 Report includes a list of “Priority Foreign Countries”, that are judged to have inadequate intellectual property laws these countries may be subject to sanctions.
• In addition, the report contains a “Priority Watch List” and a “Watch List”, containing countries whose intellectual property regimes are deemed of concern. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following statemnets about Pravasi Bhartiya Divas are correct?
1. The PBD is celebrated every year from 2003.
2. The 2021 theme is ‘Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat’CorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Day) is a celebratory day observed on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India.
• The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi Ji from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.
• Established in 2000, it is sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Confederation of Indian Industries and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
• A celebratory event is held on 7–9 January every other year in an Indian city, a forum for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora is organised and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are given.
• Every other year, the Government of India(MEA), selects an Indian city to observe this day.
• In 2006, the concept of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) was launched during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Hyderabad on 9 January.
• The first time it was observed in 2003, however, and it was made a biennial event from 2015 and has been celebrated in (2015,2017,2019)
• The theme of PBD 2021 is “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and venue is at New Delhi.IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Day) is a celebratory day observed on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India.
• The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi Ji from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.
• Established in 2000, it is sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Confederation of Indian Industries and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
• A celebratory event is held on 7–9 January every other year in an Indian city, a forum for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora is organised and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are given.
• Every other year, the Government of India(MEA), selects an Indian city to observe this day.
• In 2006, the concept of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) was launched during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Hyderabad on 9 January.
• The first time it was observed in 2003, however, and it was made a biennial event from 2015 and has been celebrated in (2015,2017,2019)
• The theme of PBD 2021 is “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and venue is at New Delhi. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Recently seen “Authorised Economic Operator” (AEO) is related to which of the folloiwng organizations?
CorrectAns;- b) World Customs Organization
Explanation;-
• Recently CBIC introduces flagship Liberalized Authorised Economic Operator Package for MSMEs• According to the World Customs Organization, an authorized economic operator is “a party involved in the international movement of goods in whatever function that has been approved by or on behalf of a national Customs administration as complying with WCO or equivalent supply chain security standards.
• Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is a programme under the aegis of the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to secure and facilitate Global Trade.
• The programme aims to enhance international supply chain security and facilitate the movement of goods.
• An entity with an AEO status is considered a ‘secure’ trader and a reliable trading partner.
• It enables Indian Customs to enhance and streamline cargo security through close cooperation with the principal stakeholders of the international supply chain.IncorrectAns;- b) World Customs Organization
Explanation;-
• Recently CBIC introduces flagship Liberalized Authorised Economic Operator Package for MSMEs• According to the World Customs Organization, an authorized economic operator is “a party involved in the international movement of goods in whatever function that has been approved by or on behalf of a national Customs administration as complying with WCO or equivalent supply chain security standards.
• Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is a programme under the aegis of the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to secure and facilitate Global Trade.
• The programme aims to enhance international supply chain security and facilitate the movement of goods.
• An entity with an AEO status is considered a ‘secure’ trader and a reliable trading partner.
• It enables Indian Customs to enhance and streamline cargo security through close cooperation with the principal stakeholders of the international supply chain. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements (UPSC 2017 Pre)
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• Recently Bureau of Indian Standards celebrates the 74th foundation day on 6th January 2021• The 2nd statement is wrong its not by FAO
• In 2010, a certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been made mandatory for all types of automotive tyres and tubes.
• AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Government of India.
• The AGMARK is legally enforced in India by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (and amended in 1986).About BIS
• The Bureau of Indian Standards is the national Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.
• It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 which came into effect on 23 December 1986.
• The Minister in charge of the Ministry or Department having administrative control of the BIS is the ex-officio President of the BIS.
• The BIS Act, 1986 provides for the establishment of a Bureau for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for connected matters.
• BIS has its Headquarters at New Delhi.
• The Vision of BIS is to be the leader in all matters concerning Standardization, Certification and Quality.
• BIS thereby plays a very important role in the economic development of the country.
• BIS also operates Certification Schemes that assure quality, safety and reliability to the users.
• The BIS Product Certification Scheme is one of the largest in the world .
• BIS gives utmost thrust for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest.
• BIS has well laid down mechanisms and procedures to address public grievances related to consumer complaints against BIS services and ISI marked products.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• Recently Bureau of Indian Standards celebrates the 74th foundation day on 6th January 2021• The 2nd statement is wrong its not by FAO
• In 2010, a certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been made mandatory for all types of automotive tyres and tubes.
• AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Government of India.
• The AGMARK is legally enforced in India by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (and amended in 1986).About BIS
• The Bureau of Indian Standards is the national Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.
• It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 which came into effect on 23 December 1986.
• The Minister in charge of the Ministry or Department having administrative control of the BIS is the ex-officio President of the BIS.
• The BIS Act, 1986 provides for the establishment of a Bureau for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for connected matters.
• BIS has its Headquarters at New Delhi.
• The Vision of BIS is to be the leader in all matters concerning Standardization, Certification and Quality.
• BIS thereby plays a very important role in the economic development of the country.
• BIS also operates Certification Schemes that assure quality, safety and reliability to the users.
• The BIS Product Certification Scheme is one of the largest in the world .
• BIS gives utmost thrust for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest.
• BIS has well laid down mechanisms and procedures to address public grievances related to consumer complaints against BIS services and ISI marked products. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the folloing commities are constituted to deal with the Fake news in India?
CorrectAns;- b) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation;-
• A panel headed by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba – constituted for suggesting measures to check incidents of lynching – submitted its report to a Group of Ministers headed by Union Home Minister.
• Committee is created to suggest measures and legal framework to effectively deal with incidents of mob violence and lynching.
• In May-June 2018, more than 20 people were lynched based on fake posts or rumours floating on various social media platforms.
• Subsequently, this expert panel was constituted to discuss such incidents and suggest measures to curb incidents of mob lynching’s.
• Social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and Twitter need to act in a ‘time-bound’ manner against fake posts.
• Make social media platforms accountable for not blocking malicious posts and videos when brought to their notice.
• FIR could be launched against top officials of such platforms for not complying with government orders and they could be prosecuted under law.IncorrectAns;- b) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation;-
• A panel headed by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba – constituted for suggesting measures to check incidents of lynching – submitted its report to a Group of Ministers headed by Union Home Minister.
• Committee is created to suggest measures and legal framework to effectively deal with incidents of mob violence and lynching.
• In May-June 2018, more than 20 people were lynched based on fake posts or rumours floating on various social media platforms.
• Subsequently, this expert panel was constituted to discuss such incidents and suggest measures to curb incidents of mob lynching’s.
• Social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and Twitter need to act in a ‘time-bound’ manner against fake posts.
• Make social media platforms accountable for not blocking malicious posts and videos when brought to their notice.
• FIR could be launched against top officials of such platforms for not complying with government orders and they could be prosecuted under law. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following statements about World Trade Organization (WTO) are correct?
1. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an UN organization that is concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations.
2. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Uruguay Agreement.
3. The WTO headquartes is in New YorkCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are incorrect about WTO, 1st statement is incorrect because it is not UN organization it is intergovernmental, 2nd is wrong because it is under Marrakesh Agreement and 3rd is wrong because its Head Quartes is in Geneva Switzerland.
• Recently Seventh Trade Policy Review of India at the WTO begins
• Members commended steps taken by India to improve trade and economic policies in a more inclusive and sustainable mannerAbout WTO
• The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that is concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations.
• The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which commenced in 1948.
• It is the largest international economic organization in the world.
• The WTO deals with regulation of trade in goods, services and intellectual property between participating countries by providing a framework for negotiating trade agreements and a dispute resolution process aimed at enforcing participants’ adherence to WTO agreements, which are signed by representatives of member governments and ratified by their parliaments.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are incorrect about WTO, 1st statement is incorrect because it is not UN organization it is intergovernmental, 2nd is wrong because it is under Marrakesh Agreement and 3rd is wrong because its Head Quartes is in Geneva Switzerland.
• Recently Seventh Trade Policy Review of India at the WTO begins
• Members commended steps taken by India to improve trade and economic policies in a more inclusive and sustainable mannerAbout WTO
• The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that is concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations.
• The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which commenced in 1948.
• It is the largest international economic organization in the world.
• The WTO deals with regulation of trade in goods, services and intellectual property between participating countries by providing a framework for negotiating trade agreements and a dispute resolution process aimed at enforcing participants’ adherence to WTO agreements, which are signed by representatives of member governments and ratified by their parliaments. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following statements regaridng appointment of High court Judge are correct?
1. Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges and states that every judge of high court shall be appointed by the Governor
2. Article 226 states that High Court shall have power throughout the IndiaCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect because 1st staement is by President not Governor, 2nd statement is not throughout India.
• Recently Shri Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia appointed as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High CourtAbout High Court in India
• Every high court consists of a Chief Justice and a number of judges, who are determined by the President from time to time.
• Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges and states that every judge of high court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state.
• Article 226 states that High Court shall have power throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction to issue to any person or authority including in appropriate cases, any government, within those territories directions, orders, or writs.
• There are 25 High Courts in India, six having control over more than one State/UT. Delhi has a High Court of its own among the Union Territories. Each High Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and such other judges as appointed by the President of India.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect because 1st staement is by President not Governor, 2nd statement is not throughout India.
• Recently Shri Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia appointed as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High CourtAbout High Court in India
• Every high court consists of a Chief Justice and a number of judges, who are determined by the President from time to time.
• Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges and states that every judge of high court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state.
• Article 226 states that High Court shall have power throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction to issue to any person or authority including in appropriate cases, any government, within those territories directions, orders, or writs.
• There are 25 High Courts in India, six having control over more than one State/UT. Delhi has a High Court of its own among the Union Territories. Each High Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and such other judges as appointed by the President of India. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Recently seen Great garbage patch present in which of the following oceans?
CorrectAns;- b) Pacific Ocean
Explanation;-
• Recently in news Hundreds of Pacific Islands are getting bigger despite global warming.About Great Garbage Patch
• The Great Pacific garbage patch, also described as the Pacific trash vortex is a garbage patch, a gyre of marine debris particles, in the central North Pacific Ocean cause.
• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North America to Japan. The patch is actually comprised of the Western Garbage Patch, located near Japan, and the Eastern Garbage Patch, located between the U.S. states of Hawaii and California.
• The Garbage Patch is created by the North Pacific Gyre.
• A Gyre is a system of circulating currents in an ocean, caused by the Coriolis Effect.
Over time gyres can spit out debris that accumulates in them and an example of that can be seen on beaches in the Hawaiian Islands that face northeast.
IncorrectAns;- b) Pacific Ocean
Explanation;-
• Recently in news Hundreds of Pacific Islands are getting bigger despite global warming.About Great Garbage Patch
• The Great Pacific garbage patch, also described as the Pacific trash vortex is a garbage patch, a gyre of marine debris particles, in the central North Pacific Ocean cause.
• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North America to Japan. The patch is actually comprised of the Western Garbage Patch, located near Japan, and the Eastern Garbage Patch, located between the U.S. states of Hawaii and California.
• The Garbage Patch is created by the North Pacific Gyre.
• A Gyre is a system of circulating currents in an ocean, caused by the Coriolis Effect.
Over time gyres can spit out debris that accumulates in them and an example of that can be seen on beaches in the Hawaiian Islands that face northeast.
