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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 27, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 27, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the differences between the gharial and the mugger crocodile:
- The gharial is listed as critically endangered, whereas the mugger crocodile is listed as vulnerable.
- The gharial is a freshwater species, while the mugger crocodile is a saltwater species.
- The gharial is extinct in the Indian subcontinent, whereas the mugger crocodile is extinct only in Bhutan and Myanmar.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct as the gharial is listed as critically endangered and the mugger crocodile as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. Statement 2 is incorrect because both species are primarily freshwater, not saltwater. Statement 3 is incorrect since the gharial survives mainly in India and Nepal, and the mugger crocodile is extinct only in Bhutan and Myanmar, not the entire subcontinent.
2. With reference to the Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR), consider the following factors:
- Tenor Premium
- Repo Rate
- 91-days Treasury Bill
- Operating Expenses
Which of the above influence the determination of MCLR? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 & 4]
Notes:
MCLR is based on internal bank factors like tenor premium and operating expenses, not external policy rates. Repo rate and 91-days T-bill rates are used for external benchmark lending rates (EBLR), not for MCLR calculation. Hence, only Tenor Premium and Operating Expenses (statements 1 and 4) influence MCLR determination.
3. Consider the following statements:
- The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method was discovered in Madagascar.
- Fish-rice farming method helps to reduce methane emission.
- Direct seeding of rice method aims to sow short duration varieties.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The System of Rice Intensification was developed in Madagascar and promotes better water management and yield. Fish-rice farming integrates fish in rice fields, which reduces methane emissions and supports sustainable agriculture. Direct seeding of rice (DSR) involves sowing short duration, high-yield varieties directly into fields, facilitating early harvesting and resource efficiency. All statements are, therefore, correct.
Originally written on
June 27, 2022
and last modified on
June 27, 2022.
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