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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 25, 2023 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 25, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA):
- It is a non-binding instrument that aims to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
- India is a member of the PSMA.
- African countries such as Angola, Eritrea, Morocco, and Nigeria are among the newest members.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] 1 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
The PSMA is an internationally binding agreement—not non-binding—to combat IUU fishing. India is not a member of the PSMA as of November 2022. Angola, Eritrea, Morocco, and Nigeria are indeed among the newest African member countries to join the PSMA, making only statement 3 correct.
2. Which of the following Asian countries are members of the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA)?
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Myanmar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2, 3 & 5
[B] Only 1, 4 & 6
[C] Only 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6]
Notes:
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, and Myanmar are parties to the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA). India is not a member. Other Asian parties include Maldives, Thailand, Republic of Korea, and Russian Federation. The PSMA is a legally binding international agreement to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Shield Fund:
- It was launched at the G20 summit in 2022.
- It aims to address the refugee crisis resulting from the ongoing Ukraine-Russian war.
- The initiative focuses on providing rapid financial support for countries affected by climate-related disasters.
- It was coordinated by Germany, in partnership with climate-vulnerable nations.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 3 and 4
[C] Only 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statements 3 and 4 are correct: The Global Shield Fund was launched to provide rapid financial aid to countries facing climate-induced disasters and was coordinated by Germany with climate-vulnerable nations. Statement 1 is incorrect as it was launched at COP27, not the G20 summit, and statement 2 is incorrect since its focus is not the Ukraine-Russian war.
Originally written on
March 14, 2023
and last modified on
March 14, 2023.
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