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Daily MCQs for UPSC Current Affairs | 16TH DECEMBER 2022

/ EDEN Daily MCQ UPSC Current Affairs December 2022, EDEN Daily Prelims

Question 13: Consider the following statements:

  1. A traditional FTA focuses mainly on goods.
  2. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) looks deeper at the regulatory aspects of trade than an FTA.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

How is a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) different from FTA?

  • As the name suggests, CEPA is more comprehensive and ambitious than an FTA in terms of partnership across a wider coverage of areas and the type of While a traditional FTA focuses mainly on goods; a CEPA is more ambitious in terms of a holistic coverage of many areas like services, investment, IPR, government procurement, disputes etc.
  • Secondly, CEPA looks deeper at the regulatory aspects of trade than an FTA. It is on account of this that it encompasses mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) that covers the regulatory regimes of the partners.

Question 14: In which of the following, for the first time in any Trade Agreement, a separate Annex on Pharmaceuticals has been incorporated to facilitate access of Indian pharmaceuticals products:

  1. India-Australia ECTA
  2. India-UAE CEPA
  3. India-South Korea CEPA
  4. India-Japan Economic Partnership agreement

Correct Answer: B

Explanation

  • The India-UAE CEPA is likely to benefit about US$ 26 billion worth of Indian products that are subjected to 5% import duty by UAE.
  • Also, for the first time in any Trade Agreement, a separate Annex on Pharmaceuticals has been incorporated to facilitate access of Indian pharmaceuticals products.

Question 15: Consider the following statements:

  1. Andhra Pradesh Government declared Arittapatti village in Madurai district as first biodiversity heritage in state.
  2. State Government in consultation with local bodies may notify areas as Biodiversity heritage site.
  3. The creation of Biodiversity heritage put various restrictions on the prevailing practices and usages of the local communities.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1 only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation

  • Tamil Nadu Government declared Arittapatti village in Madurai district as first BHS in Arittapatti is known for its ecological (have around 250 bird species) and historical (megalithic structures, Anaikondan lake built during reign of Pandiyas in 16th century) significance.
  • Under Section 37 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002, State Government in consultation with local bodies may notify areas as BHS. Presently, there are 35 BHS in India including Majuli, Unakoti, Silachari Caves, Amarkantak etc.
  • The creation of BHS may not put any restriction on the prevailing practices and usages of the local communities, other than those Agenda for 19th Authority Meeting of NBA 04.05.11 at CSIR, Ghaziabad voluntarily decided by them. The purpose is to enhance the quality of life of the local communities through this conservation measure.
  • http://www.wiienvis.nic.in/Database/bhs_8650.aspx

Question 16: Consider the following statements:

  1. Archaeological ruins at Mohenjo-daro, a UNESCO world heritage site, were discovered in 1922 by Rakhaldas Bnerji.
  2. Rakhaldas Banerji published ‘Prachin Mudra’ in 1914, book on numismatics.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

  • Archaeological ruins at Mohenjo-daro, a UNESCO world heritage site, were discovered in 1922 by Rakhaldas Banerji.
  • He was an officer of Archaeological Survey of India.
  • He published ‘Prachin Mudra’ in 1914, book on numismatics (study of coins).
  • He Wrote several monographs and books (including Banglar Itihas) and novels in Bengali and English.
  • He was a teacher of ancient Indian history and culture at Banaras Hindu University.

Question 17: Consider the following statements with respect to Pangolins:

  1. It is only mammals wholly covered in scales.
  2. Indian Pangolin is categorized as Endangered as per the IUCN.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

About Pangolins

  • It is only mammals wholly covered in scales and they use those scales to protect themselves from predators.
  • Diet: eat ants, (therefore pangolins are also known as scaly anteater), termites. Behaviour: solitary, primarily nocturnal animals.
  • Threats: Scales used in traditional medicine and apparels, meat for consumption.
  • There are 8 species of pangolins in the Two are found in India. Indian Pangolin (Endangered) & Chinese Pangolin (Critically Endangered).

Question 18: Consider the following statements:

  1. Chile’s Salar de Uyuni, world’s largest salt flat is home to massive lithium deposits.
  2. Lithium reserves are concentrated in lithium triangle in South America – Argentina, Brazil & Chile, with 50% of deposits concentrated in these regions.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: D

Explanation

  • Lithium is lightest solid metal. It is extracted from either brines or mined rocks. It has lowest density of all metals. Lithium reserves are concentrated in lithium triangle in South America – Argentina, Bolivia & Chile, with 50% of deposits concentrated in these regions.
  • Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, world’s largest salt flat is home to massive lithium deposits.
  • India has discovered first lithium reserves in igneous rocks located in Marlagalla – Allapatna region of Karnataka’s Mandya district.