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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 29, 2023 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 29, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘effective altruism’:
- It advocates using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others.
- It works on an earning to give model.
- Choosing cancer research over an orphanage is an example of EA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
- Effective altruism is a broad community of people working on a diverse set of projects with a common goal, doing as much good as possible. It is a philosophical and social movement that advocates “using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible.
- The idea was that one should compare charitable causes and only contribute to those that generate a high return.
- Example – Choosing cancer research over an orphanage.
- It works on an “earning to give” model, implying careers that are effective need to be chosen in order to give.
- The idea which was first propounded by David Ricardo two centuries ago, later became the basis of a new moral philosophy, called effective altruism.
- Data, statistics, and impact are the key aspects.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Kanger Ghati National Park:
- It is situated in the Koriya region of Chhattisgarh.
- It is classified as a typical mixed humid deciduous forest.
- The Bastar Maina is the most popular species in this area.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
Kanger Ghati National Park is located in the Bastar region, not the Koriya region, of Chhattisgarh. The park is known for its mixed humid deciduous forests. The Bastar Maina, which is the state bird of Chhattisgarh, is a well-known species in the park. Statement 1 is incorrect, while statements 2 and 3 are correct.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Great Rift Valley:
- It stretches from Syria to central Mozambique.
- It is home to the Jordan River.
- The Gulf of Aden is a westward continuation of the Rift.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Great Rift Valley extends from northern Syria to central Mozambique, thus statement 1 is correct. The Jordan River flows through a part of the Rift Valley, making statement 2 correct. However, the Gulf of Aden is an eastward, not westward, continuation of the Rift; thus, statement 3 is incorrect.
Originally written on
April 15, 2023
and last modified on
April 15, 2023.
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