Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 24-25, 2023

Solution: Option C.)

Ans. 1 Option C is correct Explanation
• Under the FMR, all the hill tribes, whether they are citizens of India or Myanmar, can travel within 16 km on either side of the Indo-Myanmar Border (IMB). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• They can cross the border by producing a border pass with a one-year validity issued by the competent authority and can stay up to two weeks per visit. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The FMR was implemented in 2018 as part of the Central government’s Act East policy. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• FMR is implemented by both governments for the people living along the IMB.
• This helps locals to get more culturally assimilated with trans-border villages through weddings, celebrating common festivals together, and trans-border trade.
• It is a reflection of the physical, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and fraternal linkages among the trans-border villagers.

Solution: option A.)

Ans.2 Option A is the correct Explanation Of Fund
• It is a fund to promote sustainable development projects across the developing world. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Launched by India and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• It will be utilized to carry out country-level projects that would be catalytic towards achieving the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda
• The Partnership fund would be managed by UNOSSC

Solution: option C.)

Ans. 3 Option C is the correct Explanation
• A blockchain is a distributed database or ledger that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• As a database, a blockchain stores information electronically in a digital format.
• Blockchains are best known for their crucial role in cryptocurrency systems, such as Bitcoin, for maintaining a secure and decentralized record of transactions. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The innovation of a blockchain is that it guarantees the fidelity and security of a record of data and generates trust without the need for a trusted third party.

Solution: option B.)

Ans. 4 Option B is correct Explanation
• The Ministry of Human Resource Development formed a Committee chaired by Dr. K. Kasturirangan to prepare the
National Education Policy. The Committee was constituted in June 2017. The Committee submitted its report on May 31, 2019. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The National Policy on Education covers elementary and university education in urban as well as rural India. Hence
statement 2 is incorrect.
• The very first policy for education was promulgated in 1968 with the second one following in 1986. Hence, statement 3 is
correct.
• The first NPE was based on the recommendations of the Education Commission (1964-66). This policy sought
to have a ‘radical restructuring’ of India’s educational system and equalizing opportunities for education for all, to
accomplish national integration and better economic and cultural development.
• The NPE also called for the realization of compulsory education for every child until the age of fourteen, as mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
• It also aimed at providing enhanced training and improving teachers’ qualifications.

Solution: option B.)
Ans. 5 Option B is the correct explanation
• It was formed after recommendations made by the Group of Ministers on ‘Reforming the National Security System’ in 2001, post- Kargil war. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services – Army, Navy and Air Force, and the Indian Coast Guard. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The Defence Acquisition Council is headed by the Defence Minister. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
• The decision of Raksha Mantri on DAC deliberations flow down from  implementation to Defence Procurement

Board, Defence Production Board, and Defence R&D Board.

Solution: option C.)
Ans. 6 Option C is the correct Explanation
• They are caused by gravitational forces within a galaxy, arising in the interactions between celestial objects like stars and gas clouds. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• These tidal forces influence various aspects of a galaxy’s evolution. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• They can reshape a galaxy structure by creating tidal tails and bridges, promoting star formation, and disrupting smaller star systems. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Effect of Galactic tides
• Over eons, galactic tides also disrupt the orbits of stars, leading to long-term changes in galactic structure

Solution: option C.)
Ans. 7 Option C is correct Explanation
• Jurisdiction of NIA extends to the whole of India and also applies to Indian citizens outside the country. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act (UAPA), also passed in 2019, allows an NIA officer to conduct raids, and seize properties that are suspected to be linked to terrorist activities. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The NIA does not have to take permission from the Director General of Police of a state.
• The investigating officer only requires sanction from the Director General of NIA.

Solution: option C.)

Ans. 8 Option C is correct Explanation
• Global debt refers to the borrowings of governments as well as private businesses and individuals. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
• Governments borrow to meet various expenditures that they are unable to meet through tax and other revenues.
• Governments may also borrow to pay interest on the money that they have already borrowed to fund past expenditures. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The private sector borrows predominantly to make investments. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Both global debt in nominal terms and global debt as a share of GDP have been rising steadily over the decades.
• The rise came to a halt during the pandemic as economic activity turned sluggish and lending slowed down.
• But global debt levels have started to rise again in the last few quarters. During the first half of 2023, total global debt rose by $10 trillion.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans. 9 Option D is correct Explanation
• An artificial reef is a manmade structure that may mimic some of the characteristics of a natural reef.
• These are engineering technology interventions used to rehabilitate and/or improve natural habitats, increase
productivity, and manage aquatic resources, including habitat enhancement (FAO, 2015). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Materials used to construct artificial reefs have included rocks, cinder blocks, and even wood and old tires, which come in an infinite number of shapes and styles. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The projects are being implemented with the technical support of the Fisheries Survey of India (FSI) and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

Solution: Option D.)

Ans. 10 Option D is correct Explanation
• The Hoysalas, which began as provincial governors under the Western Chalukyas, held power in Karnataka from the 10th century to the 14th century. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The dynasty came to power when the two dominant empires of the South, the Western Chalukyas and the Cholas crumbled. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to  Halebidu(or Dwarasamudra). Hence,
statement 3 is correct.
• It was an important period in the development of South Indian art, architecture, and religion. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
• The empire is remembered today primarily for Hoysala architecture – ~100 surviving temples are scattered across Karnataka.