Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 12, 2023 [Mock Test]
January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023
1. Which of the following countries are members of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)?
- Serbia
- Uzbekistan
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Syria
- Armenia
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 3, 4, & 6
[C] Only 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3, 4, & 6]
Notes:- Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet Republic, called off the “Indestructible Brotherhood 2022” command and staff exercise a day before the multinational military exercise was scheduled to commence in its territory.
- The exercise is joint military drill involving army personnel from Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) – a 6-member security alliance comprising of Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.
- Non-member states like Syria, Serbia and Uzbekistan were also invited for this military exercise as observers.
- The multilateral military drills were set to take place in the eastern highlands of Kyrgyzstan.
- Headquartered in Moscow, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is an intergovernmental military alliance set up as an alternative to the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
2. Consider the following statements:
- 4th Heli-India Summit 2022 was held at Jammu & Kashmir with the theme ‘Helicopters for Last Mile Connectivity’.
- Under the UDAN scheme government aims to develop 75 airports by 2024.
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: A [Only 1]
Notes:- Recently, the Minister of Civil Aviation has inaugurated the 4thHeli-India Summit 2022 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with the theme ‘Helicopters for Last Mile Connectivity’.
- Announced to develop Fractional Ownership Model and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services)pilot called Project Sanjeevani.
- Fractional Ownership Model: It helps to grow the non-scheduled operations. It will lower the barrier on the cost of acquisition of helicopters and airplanes through pooled capital by multiple owners.
- HEMS, Project Sanjeevani; a helicopter will be deployed to provide emergency medical servicesat AIIMS Rishikesh.
- 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) allowed under Automatic route for Ground Handling Services and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Services (MRO) and for both green and brownfield projects.
- The government aims to develop 100 airports by 2024 (under the UDAN Scheme) and create world-class civil aviation infrastructure to be at par with global standards.
3. In which of the following services 100% FDI is allowed under the Automatic Route?
- Scheduled air transport service
- Non-scheduled air transport services
- Ground handling services
- Flying institutes
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:- Scheduled air transport service/ domestic scheduled passenger airline/ regional air transport service: Up to 49% allowed under the Automatic route beyond which Government approval is required.
- Non-scheduled air transport services and helicopter services, seaplane services which require DGCA approval: 100% FDI allowed under the Automatic Route.
- Ground handling services, maintenance, repair and overhaul services, flying institutes, technical training institutions: 100% FDI allowed under the Automatic Route.
