Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 24, 2022 [Mock Test]
May 24, 2022 May 24, 2022
1. Which of the following statements on one hand buggage policy is/are correct?
- It is applicable within India.
- Ladies bag, child bag with feeding bottle are exempted.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued an order, imposing the ‘One Hand Bag rule’ across airports in India. Domestic flyers have been barred from carrying more than one cabin luggage on flights within India. The move aims to ease out congestion and security concerns and reduce the burden at screening points at airports. The rule, however, exempts items listed by the government in the circular.
- No passenger should be permitted to carry more than one hand bag other than those items already listed in the circular including lady’s bag.
- The Centre had already imposed a one-bag policy for check-in baggage to ease congestion and ensure health protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2. Minsk agreements were signed between which of the following countries?
- Russia
- Belarus
- Ukraine
- USA
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 3 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- Minsk Agreements were signed in 2014 and 2015 in the Belarusian capital Minsk.
- MINSK I: Ukraine and the Russian-backed separatists agreed a 12-point ceasefire deal in the Belarusian capital in 2014. Its provisions included prisoner exchanges, deliveries of humanitarian aid and the withdrawal of heavy weapons. The agreement quickly broke down, with violations by both sides.
- MINSK II: Representatives of Russia, Ukraine, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the leaders of two pro-Russian separatist regions signed a 13-point agreement in 2015.
- Point 10 calls for the withdrawal of all foreign armed formations and military equipment from the two disputed regions, Donetsk and Luhansk.
3. With respect to South India, terms, ‘Koppu’, ‘Kutti chamaram’, ‘Kireedom’ pertain to which of the following?
[A] Dance
[B] Music
[C] Accessories
[D] Festivals
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Correct Answer: C [Accessories]
Notes:- Kathakali dance form uses crafting accessories such as headgear, ornaments, and masks for its well-known performance art form. These accessories are called Kathakali koppu.
- Besides koppu, in other art forms such as Koodiyattam, Krishnattam, Othanthullal, Chakiyarkoothu, Nangiarkoothu, and folk forms such as Pootham and Thara, the character wears a mask. In the latter, (Pootham and Thara) a headgear called kireedom is also worn.
- Some of the ornaments made include chevippovu, thoda, kathila (for ears), paruthikkayamani, hasthakadakam, vala (for hand and wrist), tholpoottu (shoulders), padiyaranjhanam, elassu and mani (for waist) and koralaram/ mula koralaram (neck/chest).
- The kutti chamaram, or the headgear is worn by the evil character.
