Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Near Field Communication Technology:
1. It is a short-range wireless connectivity technology.
2. It transmits data through electromagnetic radio fields.
3. It is used in contactless banking cards to perform money transactions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) :
1. The Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multinational alliance aimed at fostering collaboration between India and 24 Pacific Islands nations.
2. The first meeting of FIPIC was held in New Delhi in November 2014.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
About FIPIC:
• The Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multinational alliance aimed at fostering collaboration between India and 14 Pacific Islands nations.
• The 14 islands included in FIPIC are Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
• The first meeting of FIPIC was held in Suva, Fiji in November 2014, where the annual summit was conceptualized.
• The FIPIC initiative demonstrates India’s commitment to expanding its involvement in the Pacific region.
• A significant aspect of India’s engagement with these countries is through development assistance under South-South Cooperation, primarily focusing on capacity building, community development projects, and various forms of assistance such as training, scholarships, grant-in-aid, and loan assistance.
• In 2015, the FIPIC Trade Office was established at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) to promote trade and investment opportunities between India and the Pacific Island Countries.IncorrectAnswer: D
About FIPIC:
• The Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multinational alliance aimed at fostering collaboration between India and 14 Pacific Islands nations.
• The 14 islands included in FIPIC are Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
• The first meeting of FIPIC was held in Suva, Fiji in November 2014, where the annual summit was conceptualized.
• The FIPIC initiative demonstrates India’s commitment to expanding its involvement in the Pacific region.
• A significant aspect of India’s engagement with these countries is through development assistance under South-South Cooperation, primarily focusing on capacity building, community development projects, and various forms of assistance such as training, scholarships, grant-in-aid, and loan assistance.
• In 2015, the FIPIC Trade Office was established at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) to promote trade and investment opportunities between India and the Pacific Island Countries. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are components of Metaverse?
1. Augmented Reality
2. Virtual Reality
3. Blockchain
4. 5G
5. 3D Modelling
6. Edge Computing
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
The metaverse is a digital reality that combines aspects of social media, online gaming,
augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cryptocurrencies (blockchain) to allow users
to interact virtually.IncorrectAnswer: D
The metaverse is a digital reality that combines aspects of social media, online gaming,
augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cryptocurrencies (blockchain) to allow users
to interact virtually. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about death penalty in India:
1. The Sessions Court in India cannot award death punishment.
2. Once the mercy petition has been rejected by the President, it cannot be judicially reviewed by the
Supreme Court.
3. The convict can file curative petition in the Supreme Court once review petition for death
punishment has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
• The Sessions Court can award capital punishment but such punishment, must be confirmed by the High Court of the state or the union territory – Section 28(2) of Cr.PC.
• The decision of the President on mercy petition under Article 72 can be judicially reviewed by Supreme Court of India.IncorrectAnswer: C
• The Sessions Court can award capital punishment but such punishment, must be confirmed by the High Court of the state or the union territory – Section 28(2) of Cr.PC.
• The decision of the President on mercy petition under Article 72 can be judicially reviewed by Supreme Court of India. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme :
1. The PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme was launched in 2020 with a plan to establish Seven textile parks which will have a world-class infrastructure over three years.
2. The scheme also aims to boost employment generation within the textile sector and also attract large investment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
About PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme
• The PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme was launched in 2020 with a plan to establish Seven textile parks which will have a world-class infrastructure over three years.
• These parks will also have plug-and-play facilities (business facilities will be available ready-made) to help create global champions in exports in the textile sector.Aims and Significance of MITRA
• The Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) Scheme aims to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive and boost exports.
• The scheme also aims to boost employment generation within the textile sector and also attract large investment.
• The scheme was launched in addition to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme.
• The scheme will create a level-playing field for domestic manufacturers in the international textiles market.
• It will also pave the way for India to become a global champion of textiles exports across all segments.
• MITRA will lead to increased investments and enhanced employment opportunities with the support from the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.IncorrectAnswer: C
About PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme
• The PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme was launched in 2020 with a plan to establish Seven textile parks which will have a world-class infrastructure over three years.
• These parks will also have plug-and-play facilities (business facilities will be available ready-made) to help create global champions in exports in the textile sector.Aims and Significance of MITRA
• The Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) Scheme aims to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive and boost exports.
• The scheme also aims to boost employment generation within the textile sector and also attract large investment.
• The scheme was launched in addition to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme.
• The scheme will create a level-playing field for domestic manufacturers in the international textiles market.
• It will also pave the way for India to become a global champion of textiles exports across all segments.
• MITRA will lead to increased investments and enhanced employment opportunities with the support from the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
