Current Affairs Quiz 13 January 2023
Current Affairs Quiz 13 January 2023 covers the major topics of 13th Jan 2023. The questions are designed as per the need of exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC, and major competitive exams in India.
1. “Voice of Global South Summit 2023” is hosted by:
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Indonesia
(C) India
(D) Philippines
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Why this question?
- Recently, India hosts an online summit of Global South countries.
About Voice of Global South Summit 2023
- 2023 theme is “Energy Security and Development: Roadmap to Prosperity”.
- India calls for a
- Global Agency to Re-energize the World
- Global South Sensitive Model of globalization with three sensitive shifts
- Globalization: from self-centric to human-centric
- Development Cooperation: from debt centric to demand-driven and sustainable development model
- Innovation and Technology: to deploy Global-South-led innovation for social transformation.
Source: PIB
2. Consider the following statements regarding Human Right Watch (HRW):
- It is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1978.
- It is headquartered in Geneva (Switzerland).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Why this question?
- Recently, Human Rights Watch’s Report 2023 is released.
About Human Right Watch (HRW):
- It is an international non-governmental organization established in 1978 after Helsinki Accord (1975).
- It is headquartered in New York (USA).
- It was initially established to investigate human rights abuse in countries that signed “Helsinki Accord”
- Helsinki Accord:
- It was a diplomatic agreement signed in Helsinki, Finland after first Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (now called Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe).
- Key findings of the Report:
- Related to India:
- Violation of Human Rights by the Government
- Promoting Hindu majoritarian ideology
- Appreciate liberal steps taken by Supreme Court (SC)
- Banning two fingers test
- Halt the use of Sedition law
- Extending abortion rights of all women irrespective of their marital status.
- Violation of Human Rights by the Government
- Related to India:
3. Which two water bodies are connected by Palk Strait?:
- Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea
- Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf
- Bey of Bengal and Palk Bay
- Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Why this question?
- Recently, Supreme Court is hearing a plea seeking National Heritage Status for Ram Setu, which is near Palk Strait.
About Ram Setu
- Also known as Adam Bridge.
- It is a chain of limestone between Pamban Island (Ramesh Island) off the Southern coast of Tamil Nadu and Manner island.
Right Match for Straits:
- Bab-el-Mandab connects the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
- Hormuz Strait connects the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
- Palk Strait connects the Bey of Bengal and Palk Bay (Arabian Sea)
- The Strait of Malacca Connects the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
4. Recently, a State Assembly passed a resolution urging Central Government to revive the Sethusamundaram Ship Canal Project (SSCP). Name that state
(A) Kerala
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Goa
(D) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Why this question?
- Recently, Tamil Nadu State Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to revive the Sethusamundaram Ship Canal Project (SSCP).
- Plea in SC for seeking National Heritage Status for Ram Setu.
About Sethusamundaram Ship Canal Project
- It is a proposed shipping canal project that would connect the Gulf of Manner and the Palk Strait.
- It will reduce the distance between the Eastern and Western Coasts of India.
- In 2007, Supreme Court put a stay on the project.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Disaster Management Act, 2005:
- Under section 37, every Department/Ministries of the Union Government shall prepare Disaster Management Plan (DMP).
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
- It has a special provision related to the declaration of “Disaster Prone Zones” in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Why this question?
- Recently, Central Electricity Authority prepared Disaster Management Plan for Power Sector.
About Disaster Management Act 2005:
- The act came in the aftermath of 2004 Tsunami.
- It designates the Ministry of Home Affairs as the Nodal Ministry looking responsible for Disaster Management Plan in India.
- It has a provision for the creation of National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
- As per Section 37, Every Department/Ministries under Central Government Government shall prepare Disaster Management Plan (DMP).
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the central nodal authority headed by the PM for disaster management coordination.
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