Current Affairs Quiz 14 February 2023
Current Affairs Quiz 14 February 2023 covers the major topics of 14th February 2023. The questions are designed as per the need of exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC, and major competitive exams in India.
1. Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission:
- It is appointed by the President.
- Till now, five Delimitation Commissions have been appointed.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (A)
Why this question?
- Recently, Supreme Court dismissed the plea challenging Delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
What is Delimitation Commission?
- It is a commission appointed by the Government of India under the provision of the Delimitation Commission Act.
- The objective of the commission is to redraw the boundary of various states assemblies and parliamentary constituencies.
- It does not change the total number of seats in each state but can change the SC and ST seats in accordance with the census.
- It has been appointed four times 1952, 1963, 1973, and 2002.
- Article 82 empowers the parliament to enact Delimitation Commission Act after each census.
What is the purpose of appointment of Delimitation Commission after each census?
- To ensure equal representation for the equal segments of the population, and fair division of the geographical area, so that no political party has an unfair advantage.
2. Which of the state is not a BIMARU states?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: (C)
What is BIMARU States?
- The term BIMARU was coined by Indian demographer Ashish Bose in 1980 for states lagging in terms of economic growth, education, and healthcare.
- It includes the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, which account for 41% of India’s total population.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Geo-Heritage Sites in India:
- These are sites of rare and unique geological and geomorphological significance having metrological, paleontological, petrological, and strategic significance including natural-rock sculptures, caves, etc.
- There is a total of 32 Geo-Heritage sites in India.
- Archaeological Survey of India declares a site to be a Geo-Heritage Site.
(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)
Why this question?
- Questions have been raised by experts regarding too much power concentrated in the Geological Survey of India (GSI) under the Draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill 2022.
What are Geo-Heritage Sites?
- These are sites of rare and unique geological and geomorphological significance having metrological, paleontological, petrological, and strategic significance including natural-rock sculptures, caves, etc.
- There are a total of 32 sites have been declared as Geo-Heritage Sites including Fossil Park (Himachal Pradesh),
Who declares sites to be Geo-Heritage Sites in India?
- The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the parent body that is tasked with the identification and protection of Geo-Heritage Sites/national geological monuments in the country.
Key provisions in the Draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill 2022:
- The bill empowers the Central Government to
- declare a geo-heritage site to be of national importance;
- declare area within geo-heritage site as prohibited and regulated area;
- Acquire area under geo-heritage site under the provision of Right to Fair Compensation, Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Pharmaceutical Sector of India:
- India accounts for nearly 60% of global vaccine demand.
- Currently Indian Pharma industries ranked third in production by volume.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (C)
Why this question?
- In Union Budget 2023-24, Government has decided to step up efforts to drive innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.
Status of India’s Pharmaceutical Sector:
- It is valued at $50 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.
- It is currently ranked 3rd in production by volume.
- India fulfills more than 50% demand for generic medicines in Africa, 40% in the USA, and 25% of all medicines in the UK.
- It accounts for nearly 60% of global vaccine demand.
5. Suez Canal is connecting
(A) Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf
(B) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
(C) Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
(D) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
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Correct Answer: (D)
Why this question?
- Recently, the world’s biggest shipping giant “Maersk” is suing its rival “Evergreen” over the 2021 blocking of the Suez Canal.
What is Suez Canal?
- It is a human-made waterway, that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea, provides the shortest route between Europe and Asia.
- It was first opened for navigation in 1869 and later in 1956, it was nationalized by the Egyptian Government.
- Suez Canal is one of the world’s most heavily used shipping lanes, carrying over 12% of global trade by volume, 8% of LNG gas, and 1 billion barrels of crude oil every day.
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