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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 8-9, 2023 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 8-9, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following statements:
- Songi Mask dance is a folk dance of Uttarakhand.
- It is usually performed on the full moon day of Chaitra month.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
The Songi Mask dance is a traditional folk dance from Maharashtra, not Uttarakhand. It is indeed usually performed on the full moon day of Chaitra month. The performance often includes characters such as Narasimha, Betal, and Kaal Bhairav, accompanied by musical instruments like dhol, pavri, and sambal. Only statement 2 is correct.
2. With reference to the Sarna Code, consider the following statements:
- The Sarna faith followers believe in praying to nature.
- The core belief of the faith is centred on “Jal (water), Jungle (forest), Zameen (land), and Vayu (air)”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 1]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct as followers of the Sarna faith pray to nature, worshipping trees and hills. Statement 2 is incorrect since the holy grail of the faith is “Jal, Jungle, Zameen”, and does not traditionally include “Vayu”. The demand for a separate Sarna Code arises from the need to protect their distinct religious identity.
3. Consider the following statements regarding threatened species programmes:
- Australia has launched u2018The 2022-2032 Threatened Species Action Plan: Towards Zero Extinctionsu2019 to prioritise conservation of various species and ecosystems.
- The list of mammals covered under the plan includes the Australian Sea-lion, Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, Quokka, Kangaroo Island Echidna, Koala, and Olive Ridley Turtle.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) coordinated and launched this plan as part of its global initiative.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] All are correct statements
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct; the Australian government launched u2018The 2022-2032 Threatened Species Action Planu2019 to prioritize conservation. Statement 2 is correct as it includes Australian Sea-lion, Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, Quokka, Kangaroo Island Echidna, Koala, and Olive Ridley Turtle. Statement 3 is incorrect; the plan was a national Australian effort, not coordinated or launched by IUCN.
Originally written on
January 17, 2023
and last modified on
January 17, 2023.
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