IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
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Context: In the recently concluded 12th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group (ITWG) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) at Rome during 18 -20 January 2023, India was elected as Vice-Chair and represented Asia and Pacific region.
About WG AnGR:
About Food and Agricultural Organization:
Flagship Publications of FAO:
About Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA):
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Q.1) Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the Aditya-L1 mission by June or July 2023.
About Aditya-L1 Mission:
Aditya L1 Payloads: The 1,500 kg satellite carries seven science payloads with diverse objectives.
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Questions
Q.1) If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth? (2022)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q.2) Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years? (2021)
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Context: Recently, the US President announced that he would send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
About M1 Abrams:
Source: Indian Express
Previous Year Questions
Q.1) What is “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news? (2018)
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Context: The President of India Approved the conferment of 43 persons for Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2022 out of which four are posthumous.
About Jeevan Raksha Padak 2022:
Conditions of Eligibility:
Eligible Categories:
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Q.1) Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:
Which of the above statements are not correct? (2021)
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Context: The Union government choosing to confer Padma Shri on him in the art category is an honour to the Etikoppaka wooden toy craft, and it will go a long way in promoting the art.
About Etikoppaka Wooden Toy Craft:
GI tag:
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to (2021)
Q.2) Building ‘Kalyana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of (2019)
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In News: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has launched a massive district outreach program in all the districts of the country through a revamped Nidhi Aapke Nikat program.
About the Programme:
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
News Source: PIB
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In News: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and all its field formations observed the International Customs Day, 2023 on 27th January.
Theme: “Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge-sharing and Professional Pride in Customs”
Theme is given by: World Customs Organisation (WCO)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
News Source: PIB
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In News: Researchers from Pune have discovered a low-level basalt plateau, an isolated flat-topped steep hill, in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.
The Details:
Kas Plateau
News Source: Down to Earth
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In News: One of the largest lakes in the world, Lake Victoria, has been suffering from a variety of unsustainable human activities over the last five decades. Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment and National Environment Management Council (NEMC), Tanzania have jointly released a report on managing its water quality.
About Lake Victoria:
Findings & Suggestions of the Report
News Source: Down to Earth
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Context: The Benegal Committee and the Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee of 2013 had both suggested moving away from censorship towards age-based rating/classification norms for films.
About Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC):
About Censorship:
Legal backing to Censorship in India:
The Cinematograph Act, of 1952:
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021:
Digital Media:
Significance of Censorship:
Films:
Online platforms:
Religion Censorship:
Political Censorship :
Military Censorship:
Challenges associated with the Censorship:
Way Forward:
There are numerous landmark judgements in this regard which have mostly arisen out of a conflict between the fundamental right to speech and expression and the restrictions imposed in consonance with the restrictions enshrined in the Constitution for the right. It is the obligation of the state to protect the fundamental rights of its citizens and every action while sanctioning the censorship shall be equivalent to reasonable restrictions.
Source: Indian Express
Previous Year Question
Q.1) Which of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy? (2021)
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.2) What is “M1 Abrams”, sometimes seen in the news ?
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 28th January 2023 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st
Q.1) – b
Q.2) – a
Q.3) – c