Current Affairs Free Test Series 20240729
Questions
1. GOES-U
(Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) is launched by
1.
USA
2.
Japan
3.
Canada
4.
European Space Agency
2. “Global Principles for Information Integrity” is
launched by
1.
United Nations
2.
OECD
3.
European Union
4. International
Telecommunication Union
3. Consider the following.
1. India
is the world’s largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar.
2.
ISO Council nominated India as the Chair of the organisation for 2024.
3.
International Sugar Organisation (ISO) is a UN affiliated body having HQ at
London.
Among (1),
(2) and (3),
1. Only (1)
and (3) are true
2. Only (1)
and (2) are true
3. Only (1)
is true
4. Only (2)
and (3) are true
4. With
respect to The International Convention for the Regulation
of Whaling, consider the following statements.
1. The Convention includes a legally binding Schedule which,
amongst other things, sets out catch limits for commercial and aboriginal
subsistence whaling.
2. It
was was signed in 1946 and entered into force in 1948.
3. India
ratified the convention in 1981.
Among (1),
(2) and (3),
1. Only (1)
and (3) are true
2. Only (1)
and (2) are true
3. Only (1)
is true
4. Only (2)
and (3) are true
5. With
respect to Whaling Sanctuaries, consider the following
statements.
1. Whaling
Sanctuaries designated by the International Whaling
Commission.
3.
Commercial whaling is allowed in these sanctuaries as per the limits set by
International Whaling Commission.
3.
Currently there are 6 designated Whaling sanctuaries.
Among (1),
(2) and (3),
1. Only (1)
and (3) are true
2. Only (1)
and (2) are true
3. Only (1)
is true
4. Only (2)
and (3) are true
6. Consider
the following.
1. Iceland
2. Norway
3. Japan
Which among
the above have granted commercial Whaling permit.
1. Only (1)
and (3)
2. Only (1)
and (2)
3. Only (2)
4. (1), (2)
and (3)
7. With respect to Cabinet Committee on Security ( CCS ), consider the following
statements.
1. Committee comprises of Prime Minister of India, Minister
of Defence, Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Finance, Minister of External
Affairs.
2. The
National Security Adviser, the Cabinet Secretary and the Defence Secretary have
also been attendees of the CCS meetings.
Among (1)
and (2),
1. Only (1)
is true.
2. Only (2)
is true.
3. Both (1)
and (2) are true.
4. Neither
(1) nor (2) are true.
8. Consider the following statements.
1. In addition to provisions
enabling transfer of resources from the Centre to the States, Indian
Constitution provides for an institutional mechanism to facilitate such
transfers.
2. Finance Commission is formed as per
the provisions of Art 280 of the Constitution of India.
Among (1)
and (2),
1. Only (1)
is true.
2. Only (2)
is true.
3. Both (1)
and (2) are true.
4. Neither (1)
nor (2) are true.
9. With respect to FODMAPs, consider the following statements.
1. FODMAPs
is the short form for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides,
monosaccharides, and polyols.
2. They are
short-chain carbohydrates that are easily absorbed in the small intestine and
ferment in the colon.
Among (1)
and (2),
1. Only (1)
is true.
2. Only (2)
is true.
3. Both (1)
and (2) are true.
4. Neither
(1) nor (2) are true.
10. “Belgian roadmap” s related to
1. Kyoto Protocol
2. Montreal Protocol
3. Convention on Biological Diversity
4. None of the above
Answers
with Explanation
1. GOES-U
(Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) is launched by
1.
USA
2.
Japan
3.
Canada
4.
European Space Agency
Ans(1)
It
was launched by NASA for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
at 5:26 p.m. EDT Tuesday. The GOES-U (Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellite) will provide continuous coverage of weather and hazardous
environmental conditions across much of the Western Hemisphere.
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/goes-u-geostationary-operational.html
2. “Global Principles for Information Integrity” is
launched by
1.
United Nations
2.
OECD
3.
European Union
4.
International Telecommunication Union
Ans(1)
UN Secretary-General António Guterres
launched a set of United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity.
These principles calls for “an information environment that champions human
rights and a sustainable future.”
The five principles of Global
Principles for Information Integrity are – societal trust and resilience;
independent, free, and pluralistic media; healthy incentives; transparency and
research; and public empowerment – are based on an overriding vision of a more
humane information ecosystem.
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/global-principles-for-information.html
3. Consider the following.
1. India
is the world’s largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar.
2.
ISO Council nominated India as the Chair of the organisation for 2024.
3.
International Sugar Organisation (ISO) is a UN affiliated body having HQ at
London.
Among (1),
(2) and (3),
1. Only (1)
and (3) are true
2. Only (1)
and (2) are true
3. Only (1)
is true
4. Only (2)
and (3) are true
Ans(1)
India is hosting a global
event in sugar sector ‘ISO Council Meeting’ in New Delhi from
25th till 27th June, 2024. Delegates from more than 30 countries and
representatives of many international organisations are joining to deliberate
on critical issues of sugar and biofuel sector
As
India is the world’s largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar, ISO
Council nominated India as the Chair of the organisation for 2024. As part of
the meeting, India is starting the series of events with industrial tour of the
international delegates to one grain-based distillery at Muzaffarnagar, Uttar
Pradesh on 24 June 2024 to showcase India’s adoption of latest technology in
production of biofuels and other by-products.
International
Sugar Organisation (ISO) is a UN affiliated body having HQ at London. ISO has
about 85 countries as members covering almost 90% of sugar production in the
World.
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/india-is-hosting-64th-iso-council.html
4. With
respect to The International Convention for the Regulation
of Whaling, consider the following statements.
1. The Convention includes a legally binding Schedule which,
amongst other things, sets out catch limits for commercial and aboriginal
subsistence whaling.
2. It
was was signed in 1946 and entered into force in 1948.
3. India
ratified the convention in 1981.
Among (1),
(2) and (3),
1. Only (1)
and (3) are true
2. Only (1)
and (2) are true
3. Only (1)
is true
4. Only (2)
and (3) are true
Ans(1)
The International
Convention for the Regulation of Whaling:
It was was signed in
1946 and entered into force in 1948 and it is the International Whaling
Commission’s founding document.
The Convention includes a
legally binding Schedule which, amongst other things, sets out catch limits for
commercial and aboriginal subsistence whaling.
India ratified the
convention in 1981.
International
Whaling Commission
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/iceland-grants-commercial-whaling-permit.html
5. With
respect to Whaling Sanctuaries, consider the following
statements.
1. Whaling Sanctuaries designated by the International Whaling
Commission.
3.
Commercial whaling is allowed in these sanctuaries as per the limits set by
International Whaling Commission.
3.
Currently there are 6 designated Whaling sanctuaries.
Among (1),
(2) and (3),
1. Only (1)
and (3) are true
2. Only (1)
and (2) are true
3. Only (1)
is true
4. Only (2)
and (3) are true
Ans(3)
Whaling Sanctuaries designated
by the International Whaling Commission. Commercial whaling is prohibited in
these sanctuaries.
They are as follows:
1. Indian Ocean Sanctuary:
It was established in 1979 and covers the whole of the Indian Ocean south to
55°S.
2. The second sanctuary
covers the waters of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. It
was adopted in 1994.
International
Whaling Commission
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/iceland-grants-commercial-whaling-permit.html
6. Consider
the following.
1. Iceland
2. Norway
3. Japan
Which among
the above have granted commercial Whaling permit.
1. Only (1)
and (3)
2. Only (1)
and (2)
3. Only (2)
4. (1), (2)
and (3)
Ans(4)
Iceland grants commercial
whaling permit despite opposition from animal welfare organizations.
It
was granted for a 2024 season. It was granted to Hvalur company. The licence
allows company to kill 128 fin whales.
At
present, only Iceland, Norway and Japan allow commercial whaling.
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/iceland-grants-commercial-whaling-permit.html
7. With respect to Cabinet Committee on Security ( CCS ), consider the following
statements.
1. Committee comprises of Prime Minister of India, Minister
of Defence, Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Finance, Minister of External
Affairs.
2. The
National Security Adviser, the Cabinet Secretary and the Defence Secretary have
also been attendees of the CCS meetings.
Among (1)
and (2),
1. Only (1)
is true.
2. Only (2)
is true.
3. Both (1)
and (2) are true.
4. Neither
(1) nor (2) are true.
Ans(3)
The composition
of the CCS is:
- Prime
Minister of India
- Minister
of Defence
- Minister
of Home Affairs
- Minister
of Finance
- Minister
of External Affairs
The National
Security Adviser, the Cabinet Secretary and the Defence Secretary have also
been attendees of the CCS meetings.
Functions of the
Committee would be as under :-
- to
deal with all Defence related issues;
- to
deal with issues relating to law and order, and internal security;
- to
deal with policy matters concerning foreign ·affairs that have internal or
external security implications including cases relating to agreements with
other countries on security related issues;
- to
deal with economic and political issues impinging on national
security;
- to
review the manpower requirements relating to national security including
proposals concerning creation of posts carrying the pay scale of rupees
18400-22400 'and above, and setting up new structures to deal with
security related issues; ~i) to consider cases relating to projects,
acquisition or procurement of security related equipment not delegated to
be approved t:iitrk-r by the Ministet-in-Charge of the concerned
Department or/and by the Minister of Finance; and
- to
consider cases of increase in the firmed up cost estimates/revisedcost
estimates due to reasons such as time overrun, changes in scope,
under-estimation,etc. in· respect of proposals that are required to .be
placed before the cabinet Committeeon Security for which the procedure
stipulated in the SecondSchedulein respectof similarcaseswillapply.
8. Consider the following statements.
1. In addition to provisions
enabling transfer of resources from the Centre to the States, Indian
Constitution provides for an institutional mechanism to facilitate such
transfers.
2. Finance Commission is formed as per
the provisions of Art 280 of the Constitution of India.
Among (1)
and (2),
1. Only (1)
is true.
2. Only (2)
is true.
3. Both (1)
and (2) are true.
4. Neither
(1) nor (2) are true.
Ans(3)
https://fincomindia.nic.in/historical-perspective
9. With respect to FODMAPs, consider the following statements.
1. FODMAPs
is the short form for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides,
monosaccharides, and polyols.
2. They are
short-chain carbohydrates that are easily absorbed in the small intestine and
ferment in the colon.
Among (1)
and (2),
1. Only (1)
is true.
2. Only (2)
is true.
3. Both (1)
and (2) are true.
4. Neither
(1) nor (2) are true.
Ans(1)
FODMAPs or
fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols are
short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and
ferment in the colon. They include short-chain oligosaccharide polymers of
fructose (fructans) and galactooligosaccharides (GOS, stachyose, raffinose),
disaccharides (lactose), monosaccharides (fructose), and sugar alcohols
(polyols), such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, and maltitol. Most FODMAPs are
naturally present in food and the human diet, but the polyols may be added artificially
in commercially prepared foods and beverages.
"The Low FODMAP Diet" - World Gastroenterology
Organisation
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/fodmaps.html
10. “Belgian roadmap” s related to
1. Kyoto Protocol
2. Montreal Protocol
3. Convention on Biological Diversity
4. None of the above
Ans(4)
The
Energy Charter Treaty provides a multilateral framework for energy cooperation
that is unique under international law. It is designed to promote energy
security through the operation of more open and competitive energy markets,
while respecting the principles of sustainable development and sovereignty over
energy resources.
The
Energy Charter Treaty was signed in December 1994 and entered into legal force
in April 1998. Currently there are fifty-three Signatories and Contracting
Parties to the Treaty. This includes both the European Union and Euratom.
Treaty allows fossil-fuel
companies sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits. Treaty
is heavily criticised as obstacle to the governments to pursue clean energy
policies.
With
the decisions adopted recently, the European Union and Euratom will leave the
Energy Charter Treaty, while member states will be allowed to support its
modernisation during the next Energy Charter Conference. The decisions are
linked as they form the two pillars of a political compromise known as
the Belgian roadmap on the Energy Charter Treaty.
BBC, Wikipedia, The Energy Charter Treaty
<<< UK quits Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/06/european-union-and-euratom-will-leave.html
https://unifocusuniversal.blogspot.com/2024/03/uk-quits-energy-charter-treaty-ect.html
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