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Weekly Current Affairs Test : 15th to 21st June 2024

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Weekly Current Affairs Test : 15th to 21st June 2024
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  • Question 1
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. The Silk Road connected the Atlantic coast of Europe with the Pacific coast of Asia.
    2. The primary route of the Silk Road shifted northward due to climate change.
    3. The Silk Road was primarily used for transporting silk, spices, gold, and precious stones.

    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is correct: The Silk Road did connect Europe ’s Atlantic coast with Asia ’s Pacific coast.
    • Statement 2 is correct: Recent studies have shown that the route shifted northward due to climate change.
    • Statement 3 is correct: The Silk Road was used for transporting various valuable goods, including silk, spices, gold, and precious stones.

  • Question 2
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Zhang Qian to explore the "Western Regions."
    2. Zhang Qian established the Tarim Basin route, known as the "Father of the Silk Road."
    3. The new northern route of the Silk Road was established between 420-850 CE.

    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is correct: Emperor Wu sent Zhang Qian to explore the Western Regions.
    • Statement 2 is correct: Zhang Qian is known as the Father of the Silk Road and established the Tarim Basin route.
    • Statement 3 is correct: The new northern route was established between 420-850 CE.

  • Question 3
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. The "One Belt, One Road "initiative was launched by China in 2013 to revive the Silk Route.
    2. The original Silk Route vanished in 1453.
    3. The Silk Road was named for the lucrative gold trade originating in China.

    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is correct: China launched the "One Belt, One Road "initiative in 2013 to revive the Silk Route.
    • Statement 2 is correct: The original Silk Route vanished in 1453.
    • Statement 3 is incorrect: The Silk Road was named for the profitable silk trade, not gold trade.

  • Question 4
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. The G7 consists of France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Japan, the USA, and Canada.
    2. The G7 was formed in response to the 1973 oil crisis.
    3. India is a permanent member of the G7.

    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is correct: The G7 consists of France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Japan, the USA, and Canada.
    • Statement 2 is correct: The G7 was formed in response to the 1973 oil crisis.
    • Statement 3 is incorrect: India is not a permanent member of the G7.

  • Question 5
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. Severe child food poverty affects children from both poor and non-poor households.
    2. In India, 40% of children under 5 face severe child food poverty.
    3. Severe child food poverty leads to the availability of nutrient-rich foods and a healthy diet.

    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is correct: Severe child food poverty affects children from both poor and non-poor households.
    • Statement 2 is correct: In India, 40% of children under 5 face severe child food poverty.
    • Statement 3 is incorrect: Severe child food poverty leads to a lack of nutrient-rich foods and an unhealthy diet.

  • Question 6
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    Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I: The primary route of the Silk Road shifted northward due to climate change.
    Statement-II: Cooling and drying in the Tarim Basin led to the scarcity of water, prompting the shift in the Silk Road route.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    • Statement-I is correct: The primary route of the Silk Road did shift northward due to climate change.
    • Statement-II is correct: Cooling and drying in the Tarim Basin caused water scarcity, which led to the shift.

  • Question 7
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    Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I: The G7 was formed in response to the 1973 oil crisis.
    Statement-II: Initially, the G7 comprised six nations and later included Canada in 1976.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    • Statement-I is correct: The G7 was indeed formed in response to the 1973 oil crisis.
    • Statement-II is correct: The G7 initially comprised six nations and later included Canada in 1976.

  • Question 8
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    Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I: Severe child food poverty leads to malnutrition, affecting physical and cognitive development.
    Statement-II: Poor feeding practices and household income poverty are key drivers of severe child food poverty.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    Statement-I is correct: Severe child food poverty leads to malnutrition, affecting both physical and cognitive development.
    Statement-II is correct: Poor feeding practices and household income poverty are indeed key drivers.

  • Question 9
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    Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I: India ’s participation in the G7 is crucial for addressing global challenges.
    Statement-II: India is a permanent member of the G7, contributing significantly to its decisions.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    Statement-I is correct: India ’s participation in the G7 is crucial for addressing global challenges.
    Statement-II is incorrect: India is not a permanent member of the G7.

  • Question 10
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    Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I: The "One Belt, One Road "initiative aims to enhance connectivity across multiple regions.
    Statement-II: The initiative focuses solely on reviving the original Silk Route for trade.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    • Statement-I is correct: The "One Belt, One Road "initiative aims to enhance connectivity across multiple regions.
    • Statement-II is incorrect: The initiative does not focus solely on reviving the original Silk Route for trade; it includes various infrastructure projects.

  • Question 11
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    Consider the following pairs:

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    Solution

    • Pair 1 is correctly matched: The Greening Education Partnership aims to support countries in addressing the climate crisis through education.
    • Pair 2 is correctly matched: Project Cheetah aims to reintroduce cheetahs into India 's wildlife sanctuaries.
    • Pair 3 is correctly matched: The National Monetisation Pipeline aims to generate revenue by leasing core assets of the Central government.

  • Question 12
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    Consider the following pairs:

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    Solution

    • Pair 1 is correctly matched: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is prepared to be the second home for cheetahs in India.
    • Pair 2 is correctly matched: Kuno National Park was the initial site for reintroducing cheetahs in India.
    • Pair 3 is correctly matched: Sunderbans National Park is known for its Bengal tiger population.

  • Question 13
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    Consider the following pairs:

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    Solution

    • Pair 1 is correctly matched: The UAPA allows detention for up to 6 months without charges.
    • Pair 2 is correctly matched: The National Food Security Act provides subsidized food grains to the poor.
    • Pair 3 is correctly matched: The Environmental Performance Index measures countries 'environmental performance.

  • Question 14
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    Consider the following pairs:

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    Solution

    • Pair 1 is correctly matched: The Great Green Wall Initiative is an African project.
    • Pair 2 is correctly matched: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor involves India, the Middle East, and Europe.
    • Pair 3 is correctly matched: The One Belt, One Road Initiative is a Chinese initiative.

  • Question 15
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    Consider the following pairs:

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    Solution

    • Pair 1 is correctly matched: UNESCO 's Greening Curriculum Guidance is part of the Greening Education Partnership.
    • Pair 2 is correctly matched: The "Path to Peace "Summit is related to Russia-Ukraine conflict resolution.
    • Pair 3 is correctly matched: The 50th G7 Summit was held in Italy.

  • Question 16
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    Consider the following statements:
    Assertion (A): The Greening Education Partnership aims to transform 50% of educational institutions into Green Schools by 2030.
    Reason (R): The partnership involves 80 member states and is structured around four pillars.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    Assertion is correct: The Greening Education Partnership aims to transform 50% of educational institutions into Green Schools by 2030.
    Reason is correct: The partnership involves 80 member states and is structured around four pillars, explaining the aim.

  • Question 17
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    Consider the following statements:
    Assertion (A): The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act allows for detention without charges for up to 6 months.
    Reason (R): The UAPA aims to prevent unlawful activities and deal with terrorist activities.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    Assertion is correct: The UAPA allows for detention without charges for up to 6 months.
    Reason is correct: The UAPA aims to prevent unlawful activities and deal with terrorist activities, explaining the provision.

  • Question 18
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    Consider the following statements:
    Assertion (A): The "One Belt, One Road "initiative focuses on reviving the Silk Route for trade.
    Reason (R): The initiative includes various infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity across multiple regions.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    Assertion is incorrect: The "One Belt, One Road "initiative does not solely focus on reviving the Silk Route for trade.
    Reason is correct: The initiative includes various infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity across multiple regions.

  • Question 19
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    Consider the following statements:
    Assertion (A): The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranks countries based on their environmental performance.
    Reason (R): India ranks 176th out of 180 countries in the EPI 2024.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    • Assertion is correct: The Environmental Performance Index ranks countries based on their environmental performance.
    • Reason is correct: India ranks 176th out of 180 countries in the EPI 2024, but this does not explain the ranking method.

  • Question 20
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    Consider the following statements:
    Assertion (A): Severe child food poverty leads to a lack of nutrient-rich foods and an unhealthy diet.
    Reason (R): UNICEF defines child food poverty as children 's inability to access nutritious diets under 5.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Solution

    • Assertion is correct: Severe child food poverty leads to a lack of nutrient-rich foods and an unhealthy diet.
    • Reason is correct: UNICEF defines child food poverty as children 's inability to access nutritious diets under 5, explaining the cause of severe child food poverty.

  • Question 21
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    Consider the following statements about PM Awas Yojana:

    1. PMAY was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
    2. PMAY includes both urban and rural housing schemes.
    3. The scheme provides interest subsidies on home loans.

    How many of the above statements is/are correct?

    Solution

    PM Awas Yojana:

    • It was initiated in 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
    • Scheme type PMAY is a centrally sponsored scheme (Both the Union and the State governments financially contribute to it)
    • The scheme has two components: PMAY-Urban and PMAY-Rural, which cater to the urban and rural areas respectively
    • Objective
      • Rehabilitation of slum dwellers with private developers ’participation
      • Promotion of affordable housing for the weaker sections through Credit Linked Subsidy Schemes (CLSS)

    Providing subsidy for Beneficiary-led Construction (BLC).

  • Question 22
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    In which ADR method does a neutral third party facilitate a discussion between the parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement, without imposing a decision? 

    Solution

    In mediation, a neutral third party (the mediator) helps the disputing parties communicate and negotiate to reach a voluntary agreement. The mediator does not impose a decision on the parties.

  • Question 23
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    Which of the following statements best describes the concept of ‘grey-zone warfare ’? 

    Solution

    Grey-zone warfare refers to a strategy employed by states and non-state actors to achieve their strategic objectives through ambiguous, unconventional methods that fall below the threshold of open warfare. This includes a combination of military, political, economic, and cyber tools to destabilize and influence adversaries while avoiding direct military confrontation. These activities are often designed to be deniable or difficult to attribute, thereby complicating the targeted nation ’s response and maintaining the aggressor ’s strategic ambiguity. Unlike traditional warfare, grey-zone tactics exploit the space between war and peace, creating challenges for conventional defense and deterrence strategies.

  • Question 24
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    ‘Sustainable Development Report ’released by

    Solution

    Sustainable Development Report 2024

    • By UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
    • Key Highlights of the report:
      • Globally, only 16% of SDG targets are on track for achievement by 2030. Progress varies widely among countries, with Nordic nations leading, BRICS making strides, and Poor &Vulnerable nations falling behind.
      • India is ranked 109th out of 166 countries, with on-track performance in Poverty reduction and Quality Education targets while decreasing progress in Sustainable Cities and Climate Action targets.

  • Question 25
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. India Post is the largest postal network in the world.
    2. The Speed Post service by India Post was introduced in 1986.
    3. India Post operates only within India and does not offer international postal services.

    How many of the above statements is/are correct?

    Solution

    • Context: The Post Office Act 2023, effective today, replaces the Indian Post Office Act, 1898. It simplifies the legislative framework for citizen-centric services, banking, and government scheme benefits.
    • S1: India Post has the most extensive postal network globally with over 150,000 post offices across the country.
    • S2: Speed Post, a high-speed postal service for time-sensitive materials, was launched by India Post in 1986.
    • S3 is incorrect. India Post provides international postal services, allowing customers to send and receive mail and parcels globally.

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