Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 18, 2022
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Federated States of Micronesia:
- It shares its maritime boundaries with Guam, the Republic of Marshall Islands, Palau, Kiribati, and the Mariana Islands.
- It possesses the 4th largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Only 1
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1]
Notes:
The Federated States of Micronesia shares maritime boundaries with island territories such as Guam, Republic of Marshall Islands, Palau, Kiribati, and the Mariana Islands. However, its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) ranks approximately 14th largest in the world, not 4th. Thus, only the first statement is correct while the second is inaccurate.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Competition Commission of India (CCI):
- It is a constitutional and quasi-judicial body.
- It functions under the Ministry of Education.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Neither 1 nor 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: B [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
The Competition Commission of India is a statutory (not constitutional) and quasi-judicial body, established under the Competition Act, 2002. It operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, not the Ministry of Education. Thus, both statements are incorrect with respect to the CCI’s constitutional status and administrative ministry.
3. Which of the following pairs of ancient Indian texts and their authors are matched correctly?
- Baudhayana – Sulbasutra
- Varahmihira – Siddhant Siromani
- Brahmagupta – Brahmasphuṭasiddhanta
- Bhaskaracharya – Yogayatra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 1, 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- Baudhayana Sulbasutra contains a statement of what is called the Pythagoras theorem. The yajna rituals involved the construction of altars (Vedi) and fireplaces (Agni) in a variety of shapes such as isosceles triangles, symmetric trapezia, and rectangles. The sulbasutras describe steps towards the construction of these figures with prescribed sizes.
- Brihat Jataka or Brihat Jatakam or Brihajjatakam, is one of the five principal texts written by Varahamihira, the other four being Panchasiddhantika, Brihat Samhita, Laghu Jataka and Yogayatra. It is considered as one of the five main treatises on Hindu astrology on horoscopy.
- Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and astronomer. He is the author of the Brahmasphuṭasiddhanta and the Khandakhadyaka.
- Bhaskarcharya who was also known as Bhaskara II was a great mathematician. He wrote a book on mathematics known as Siddhant Siromani.
Originally written on
October 20, 2022
and last modified on
October 20, 2022.
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