Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 15, 2022 [Mock Test]
December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
1. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Taragiri’, that was in the news recently?
[A] Nuclear-powered submarine
[B] Stealth frigate
[C] Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
[D] Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
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Correct Answer: B [Stealth frigate]
Notes:- Taragiri is the third stealth frigate built as part of Project 17A under which a series of such guided-missile frigates are being constructed for the Navy.
- The first ship of Project 17A, Nilgiri, was launched on September 28, 2019.
- The second ship of P17A class, Udaygiri, was launched on May 17, 2022.
2. Export of which of the following categories of rice has/have been banned completely by government of India?
- Basmati
- Parboiled
- Broken non-basmati rice
- Raw (white)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:- There are four categories of rice exports, basmati, parboiled, raw (white) and broken non-basmati rice, of which exports of basmati rice and parboiled non-basmati rice are still allowed freely. The curbs are only for the other two: raw (white) and broken non-basmati rice.
- India has imposed a 20 per cent duty on export of all varieties of rice, except basmati and parboiled rice. In addition, it has imposed a complete ban on export of broken rice, which is a by-product of the milling process.
- India accounts for 40% of the global rice trade.
3. Export of which of the following agricultural commodities has/have been curved by the government of India?
- Rice
- Wheat
- Bamboo finished products
- Sugar
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:- Government of India has placed curbs on export of sugar, after banning export of wheat, in a bid to control food inflation and to ensure availability in the domestic market.
- Sugar exports have been placed under ‘restricted’ category.
- India has imposed a 20 per cent duty on export of all varieties of rice, except basmati and parboiled rice, with effect from 9 September. In addition, it has imposed a complete ban on export of broken rice, which is a by-product of the milling process.
