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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 13, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 13, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following pairs:
- Llanos basin – Colombia
- La Plata basin – Venezuela
- Parana basin – Paraguay
- Orinoco basin – Chile
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 1 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Pair 1 is correct as the Llanos Basin lies mainly in Colombia and Venezuela. Pair 3 is correct since the Paraná Basin includes Paraguay. Pair 2 is incorrect—La Plata Basin is not in Venezuela but covers areas in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Pair 4 is incorrect as the Orinoco Basin is chiefly in Venezuela and Colombia, not Chile.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Easterly winds bring monsoon to Northeast India.
- Delay in the formation of Mascarene High leads to delay in the onset of monsoon in India.
- El Niño events are associated with higher than average rainfall in India.
- During positive IOD, the Indian summer monsoon rainfall is considerably good.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect as easterly winds bring monsoon to Northwest, not Northeast India. Statement 2 is correct; a delay in Mascarene High delays monsoon onset. Statement 3 is incorrect; El Niño events cause weak monsoons and lower rainfall in India. Statement 4 is correct; positive IOD phases usually enhance Indian summer monsoon rainfall.
3. Which of the following organization has issued guidelines to regulate child participation in the entertainment industry?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights
[C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights]
Notes:- The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has published draft guidelines to regulate child protection within the entertainment industry. The draft increases the scope of the guidelines to cover social media and OTT platforms for the first time.
- Registration with the District Magistrate is mandatory. Producer need to obtain the permission of the District Magistrate.
- Disclaimer to ensure there has been no abuse, neglect or exploitation of children during the entire process of the shooting.
- Prohibits children from being cast in roles or situations that are inappropriate.
- At least one parent or legal guardian or a known person has to be present during a shoot.
- Police verification and medical fitness certificate of every person involved in the production.
- Ensure Child’s education under the RTE Act.
- A child shall only participate in one shift per day, with a break after every three hours.
- At least 20 per cent of the income earned by the child directly deposited in a fixed deposit account.
Originally written on
September 13, 2022
and last modified on
September 13, 2022.
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