Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 12, 2023 [Mock Test] – GKToday

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 12, 2023 [Mock Test]
1. Which of the following countries are members of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)?
  1. Serbia
  2. Uzbekistan
  3. Russia
  4. Kazakhstan
  5. Syria
  6. Armenia

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 3, 4, & 6
[C] Only 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

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Correct Answer: B [Only 3, 4, & 6]
Notes:
  • Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet Republic, called off the “Indestructible Brotherhood 2022” command and staff exercise a day before the multinational military exercise was scheduled to commence in its territory.
  • The exercise is joint military drill involving army personnel from Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) – a 6-member security alliance comprising of Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.
  • Non-member states like Syria, Serbia and Uzbekistan were also invited for this military exercise as observers.
  • The multilateral military drills were set to take place in the eastern highlands of Kyrgyzstan.
  • Headquartered in Moscow, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is an intergovernmental military alliance set up as an alternative to the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
2. Consider the following statements:
  1. 4th Heli-India Summit 2022 was held at Jammu & Kashmir with the theme ‘Helicopters for Last Mile Connectivity’.
  2. Under the UDAN scheme government aims to develop 75 airports by 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
  • Recently, the Minister of Civil Aviation has inaugurated the 4thHeli-India Summit 2022 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with the theme ‘Helicopters for Last Mile Connectivity’.
  • Announced to develop Fractional Ownership Model and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services)pilot called Project Sanjeevani.
  • Fractional Ownership Model: It helps to grow the non-scheduled operations. It will lower the barrier on the cost of acquisition of helicopters and airplanes through pooled capital by multiple owners.
  • HEMS, Project Sanjeevani; a helicopter will be deployed to provide emergency medical servicesat AIIMS Rishikesh.
  • 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) allowed under Automatic route for Ground Handling Services and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Services (MRO) and for both green and brownfield projects.
  • The government aims to develop 100 airports by 2024 (under the UDAN Scheme) and create world-class civil aviation infrastructure to be at par with global standards.
3. In which of the following services 100% FDI is allowed under the Automatic Route?
  1. Scheduled air transport service
  2. Non-scheduled air transport services
  3. Ground handling services
  4. Flying institutes

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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Correct Answer: C [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
  • Scheduled air transport service/ domestic scheduled passenger airline/ regional air transport service: Up to 49% allowed under the Automatic route beyond which Government approval is required.
  • Non-scheduled air transport services and helicopter services, seaplane services which require DGCA approval: 100% FDI allowed under the Automatic Route.
  • Ground handling services, maintenance, repair and overhaul services, flying institutes, technical training institutions: 100% FDI allowed under the Automatic Route.

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