Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 13, 2022 [Mock Test]
September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022
1. Consider the following pairs:
- Llanos basin – Colombia
- La Plata basin – Venezuela
- Parana basin – Paraguay
- Orinoco basin – Chile
Which of the pairs given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] Only 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- The Llanos Basin is a major sedimentary basin in north-eastern Colombia.
- The La Plata Basin comprises almost all the southern part of Brazil, the south-eastern part of Bolivia, a large part of Uruguay, the whole of Paraguay, and an extensive part of northern Argentina. In total, it accounts for 17 percent of the surface area of the South American continent.
- The Paraná Basin is a large cratonic sedimentary basin situated in the central-eastern part of South America that includes Brazil, Paraguay, north-eastern Argentina and northern Uruguay.
- The Orinoco Basin covers most of Venezuela and eastern part of Colombia.
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 statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:- Easterly winds bring monsoon to Northwest India.
- A stronger high pressure in Mascarene High will produce stronger winds or monsoon current. If there is a delay in the formation of Mascarene High, there is also the possibility of a delay in the onset of monsoon in India.
- In India, El Niño events are associated with weak monsoons and lower than average rainfall.
- During the period of positive IOD, the Indian summer monsoon rainfall is considerably good as compared to the negative IOD period.
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
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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.
