Daily Current Affairs for UPSC - 12 October 2022

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2022

Q) Consider the following statements regarding “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”

BBBP is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It was launched in 2015 with an aim to address the declining Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of Women over a lifecycle continuum.

Which of the above statements is correct?

1 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
2 only

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Explanation:

About BBBP:

It was launched by the government of India in January 2015 with an aim to address the declining Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of Women over a lifecycle continuum. (Statement 2 is correct)
BBBP is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Human Resource Development. (Statement 1 is incorrect)

Q) Which of the following initiatives are matched correctly with the corresponding states/district?

Digital Guddi-Gudda Board – Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Bitiya and Birwa – Rewa, Medhya Pradesh
Collector ki Class – Hissar, Haryana

Select the correct answer from the code below:

1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above

Explnation:

About Initiatives:

Digital Guddi-Gudda Board – Jalgaon, Maharashtra (A digital platform for exhibiting gender disparity in birth rates and providing information on schemes and programmes created for safeguarding the girl child.) (Statement 1 is correct)
Bitiya and Birwa – Rewa, Medhya Pradesh (Awareness campaign on the BBBP initiative, along with environmental protection. Under this, each mother of a newly born girl child is celebrated and honored with a plant) (Statement 2 is correct)
Collector ki Class – Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan (Initiative offering free coaching classes and career counselling for underprivileged girls in public schools and colleges) (Statement 3 is incorrect)

Q) Consider the following statements regarding the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021:

Surrogacy is available only to Indian couples, married for at least 5 years. The husband must be between 26 and 55 years of age and a wife between 23 and 50 years.
Indian couples having biological children only are prohibited to undertake surrogacy.
If the couple has children who are mentally or physically challenged children or suffering from a life-threatening disorder or fatal illness can take benefit of this act.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above.

Explanation:

The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 (SRA)

Opting couple:

Certificate for eligibility: Surrogacy is available only to Indian couples, married for at least 5 years. The husband must be between 26 and 55 years of age and a wife between 23 and 50 years.
Indian couples having biological or adopted children are prohibited to undertake surrogacy. There are some exceptions if the couple has children who are mentally or physically challenged children or suffering from a life-threatening disorder or fatal illness.
Certificate for essentiality: Certificates of proven infertility/expert medical reports of either spouse or of intending couple must be obtained from a District Medical Board.
There should be an order of parentage and custody of the surrogate child passed by a Magistrate’s court.
Insurance coverage must be bought for a period of 16 months covering postpartum delivery complications for the surrogate.

Q) Recently in news, the World Economic Outlook has been published by:

International Monetary Fund
World Bank
International World Economic Forum
None of the Above

Explanation:

About the World Economic Outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published the World Economic Outlook, October 2022.

It is a half-yearly publication by the International Monetary Fund based on data obtained from its consultations with member countries’ governments.
The report, best known for its global growth forecasts, summarizes the state of the global economy and highlights the most important recent developments.
The theme of World Economic Outlook, October 2022 is ‘countering the cost-of-living crisis’.

Q) Consider the following statements regarding the International Monetary Fund

IMF is a specialized agency of the United Nations to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability among other things.
It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland.
The IMF was established through the Bretton Woods Conference 1944 in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Which of these statements are correct?

1 and 3 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only

Ans: a. 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

About: IMF is a specialized agency of the United Nations to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. (Statement 1 is correct)
Headquarters: Washington D.C. (Statement 2 is not correct)
Establishment: The IMF was established through the Bretton Woods Conference 1944 in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930s. (Statement 3 is correct)

Q) Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist Councils

First Buddhist council: The first council was held in Rajgriha under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. Mahakasyapa presided over the council.
Second Buddhist Council: It was held in Vaishali under the patronage of King Kalasoka. Moggaliputta Tissa presided over the council.
Third Buddhist Council: It was held in Pataliputra under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka. Sabakami presided over the council.

Which of these statements are not correct?

3 only
1 and 2 only
1 only
2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Main Buddhist Councils:

First Buddhist council: The first council was held in Rajgriha under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. Mahakasyapa presided over the council. (Statement 1 is correct)
- The agenda of the council was to preserve teachings of Buddha (Suttas) and provide monastic disciplines for monks (vinaya).
Second Buddhist Council: It was held in Vaishali under the patronage of King Kalasoka. Sabakami presided over the council. (Statement 2 is not correct)
- The agenda was to settle various disagreements between Buddhist subdivisions.
Third Buddhist Council: It was held in Pataliputra under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka. Moggaliputta Tissa presided over the council. (Statement 3 is not correct)
- The agenda of the council was to get rid of the large number of monks who had joined the order because of its royal patronage.

Q) Prime Minister of India inaugurated the first phase of the ‘Shri Mahakal Lok’. Consider the following statements regarding the Mahakaleshwar Temple

Mahakaleshwar, which means the ‘Lord of death’, refers to Lord Shiva in a destructive form.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain is one of the 14 jyotirlingas considered the most sacred abodes of Shiva.

Which of these statements are correct?

1 only
Neither 1 nor 2
2 only
Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Significance of Mahakaleshwar Temple in Hinduism

Mahakaleshwar, which means the ‘Lord of time’, refers to Lord Shiva. (Statement 1 is not correct)
As per Hindu scriptures, the temple was constructed by Lord Brahma and is presently located alongside the holy river Shipra (a tributary of Chambal River).
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain is one of the 12 jyotirlingas considered the most sacred abodes of Shiva. (Statement 2 is not correct)
As per records, the temple’s Mahakal Lingam is believed to be Swayambhu (self-manifested) and unlike any other jyotirlingas in the country, the idol of Mahakaleshwar faces south.

Q) The recently concluded, the Second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UN-WGIC) 2022 was held in which of the following cities?

Bangalore
Mumbai
Hyderabad
New Delhi

Explanation:

Context: The Second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UN-WGIC) 2022 was held in Hyderabad.

More on the News

As per the government, India’s geospatial economy is expected to cross Rs 63,000 crore by 2025 at a growth rate of 12.8% and to provide employment to more than 10 lakh people mainly through Geospatial Start-Ups.’

Q) Consider the following statements regarding Modhera Sun Temple

Modhera Sun temple is located on the river Karnawati and was built by Chaulukya Dynasty in the 11^th century
The temple complex is constructed in Māru-Gurjara style.
The temple is constructed in such a way that during every equinox, the first ray of the rising sun would fall on a diamond placed on the head of the Sun God.

Which of these statements are correct?

1 and 3 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1 only

Explanation:

Modhera Sun Temple:

Modhera Sun temple is located on the river Pushpavati. It was built during the reign of King Bhima-I of the Chaulukya dynasty in 1026-27. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Statement 1 is not correct)
Architecture: The temple complex is constructed in Māru-Gurjara style (Chaulukya style). The temple complex has three components: the shrine (garbhagriha) in a hall (gudhamandapa), the assembly hall (sabhamandapa) and a sacred reservoir (kunda). (Statement 2 is correct)
Features: The temple is constructed in such a way that during every equinox, the first ray of the rising sun would fall on a diamond placed on the head of the Sun God. The shrine would be lit up with a golden glow. (Statement 3 is correct)

Q) Which of these countries have recently signed a historic deal, resolving their maritime border disputes in the Mediterranean waters?

Israel
Turkey
Lebanon
Egypt
Syria

Select the correct answer from the code below.

1, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
2, 4 and 5 only
2, 3 and 4 only

Explanation:

Context: Israel and Lebanon have announced a historic deal, aimed at resolving a long-running maritime border dispute over Mediterranean waters.

Origin of Dispute:

The issue is more than a decade old when both the countries declared overlapping boundaries in the Mediterranean Sea.
Since both the countries do not have diplomatic relations, the UN was asked to resolve the issue.
- The dispute gained significance after Israel discovered two gas fields in the disputed region.

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