Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 06, 2022 [Mock Test]
December 12, 2022 December 12, 2022
1. Recently, the Prime Minister of India has unveiled the new Ensign (flag) of the Indian Navy in Kochi. With respect to it, consider the following statements:
- It is the first time after independence that the ensign of Indian Navy has been changed.
- The new ensign has a new addition ‘Satyamev Jayate’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:- In 2001, India replaced the George’s Cross with the naval crest in the middle of the Navy’s ensign, retaining the tricolour on the top left corner.
- However, the changes made to the ensign were reverted in 2004 after complaints said that the new flag was indistinguishable as the blue of the Navy crest merged with the skies and the sea.
- While the George’s Cross was brought back, India introduced the national emblem in the middle of the flag.
- In 2014, the Navy’s ensign saw a new addition, as the words ‘Satyamev Jayate’ in Devanagari script were included below the Ashoka emblem.
- The Saint George’s Red Cross in the Indian Navy’s ensign is named after the Christian warrior Saint George, who is believed to have been a crusader during the third crusade. The Cross of Saint George is a red cross on a white background.
- The first ensign of the Indian Navy carried the UK flag on a blue background and carried the symbol of the UK’s Imperial Legislative Council.
2. Consider the following statements:
- September 12 marks the anniversary of the establishment of the democratic system of the Tibetan people living in exile in India.
- Kashang is the highest legislative body of the Central Tibetan Administration.
- Central Tibetan Administration is based in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:- September 2 (since 1975) marks the anniversary of the establishment of the democratic system of the Tibetan people living in exile in India. This year, the Tibetan Government-in-Exile celebrated its 59th Democracy Day.
- The TPiE (Tibetan Parliament in Exile) is the highest legislative body of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The CTA is based in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
- It is described as one of the three pillars of Tibetan democratic governance — the others being the Judiciary and the Kashag, or Executive. Elections are held every five years to elect Members of the TPiE, and their Sikyong (Prime Minister).
- The TGiE is not recognised officially by any country, including India.
3. The strongest tropical storm of 2022, dubbed Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’ is formed in which of the following Oceans?
[A] Eastern Pacific Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Western Pacific Ocean
[D] Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: C [Western Pacific Ocean]
Notes:- The strongest tropical storm of 2022, dubbed Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’, barrelled across the western Pacific Ocean, towards the islands of Japan and South Korea.
