23rd February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction
(BBNJ) treaty:
1. It is developed under the framework of the United Convention on the Law of the Sea
(UNCLOS).
2. It aims to enhance the cooperative management of fisheries resources of economic and
environmental concern to a number of nations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct.
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty
• It encompasses the high seas, beyond the exclusive economic zones or national waters of
countries. These areas account for almost half of the Earth’s surface.
• It is being developed within the framework of the United Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Hence statement 1 is correct.
• These areas are hardly regulated or explored for their biodiversity — only 1% of these areas are under
protection.
• They comprise 95% of the ocean and provide invaluable ecological, economic, social, cultural,
scientific, and food-security benefits to humanity.
• These areas are now vulnerable to growing threats including pollution, overexploitation, and the
impacts already visible of climate change.
• United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement (UNFSA), aims to enhance the cooperative management of
fisheries resources of economic and environmental concern to a number of nations. Hence statement 2
is not correct.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct.
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty
• It encompasses the high seas, beyond the exclusive economic zones or national waters of
countries. These areas account for almost half of the Earth’s surface.
• It is being developed within the framework of the United Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Hence statement 1 is correct.
• These areas are hardly regulated or explored for their biodiversity — only 1% of these areas are under
protection.
• They comprise 95% of the ocean and provide invaluable ecological, economic, social, cultural,
scientific, and food-security benefits to humanity.
• These areas are now vulnerable to growing threats including pollution, overexploitation, and the
impacts already visible of climate change.
• United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement (UNFSA), aims to enhance the cooperative management of
fisheries resources of economic and environmental concern to a number of nations. Hence statement 2
is not correct.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Exercise Khanjar is conducted by India with which of the following countries?
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Exercise Khanjar
• The sixth ‘Khanjar’ exercise was conducted between Indian and Kyrgyz Special Forces in March, 2019
in Bishkek.
• Fifth exercise was conducted in India in CIJW School, Varaingte (Mizoram) in 2018.
• Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has now become an annual affair
Incorrect
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Recently the Vice President of India inaugurated the completed conservation work of ‘Hall of
Dancers’. It is situated at:
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Hall of Dancers’ at Cambodian city of Siem Reap
• After addressing the EAS summit, the Vice President inaugurated the completed conservation work of
‘Hall of Dancers’ in Ta Prohm Temple.
• It is located in the Angkor archaeological complex in the Cambodian city of Siem Reap.
• It is part of a $4-million collaborative project between India and Cambodia for the preservation and
restoration of cultural heritage in Cambodia.
Incorrect
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
With reference to Baliyatra, consider the following statements:
1. It commemorates the 2,000-year-old maritime and cultural links between Western Coast of India and
Southeast Asia.
2. It typically marks the worshipping of the boats.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct, 2 is correct.
• Recently, the Prime Minister In his address to the Indian diaspora in Bali on the side-lines of the G20
summit mentioned the annual Baliyatra on the banks of the Mahanadi in Cuttack, which celebrates the
ancient trade relations between India and Indonesia.
• Baliyatra, literally ‘voyage to Bali’, one of the country’s largest open-air fairs that commemorates the
2,000-year-old maritime and cultural links between ancient Kalinga and Southeast Asia.
Hence statement 1 is NOT correct.
• The origins of the festival, which begins on Kartik Purnima (full moon night for better visibility for
navigation) can be traced back more than 1,000 years.
• Even today, thousands of people across Odisha sail decorative miniature boats made of banana stems,
paper, or thermocol to celebrate boita bandana, or the worshipping of the boats. Hence statement 2 is
correct
Incorrect
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
The Strait of Dover, often seen the news in context to Ukrainian War, is located between the:
Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
The Strait of Dover is a narrow water passage separating England (northwest) from France
(southeast).
It connects the English Channel (southwest) with the North Sea (northeast).
Although the strait is one of the world’s busiest seaways, a strict system of traffic lanes and
navigation information became mandatory only in 1977.
