26 Oct 2022: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis

CNA 26 October 2022:- Download PDF Here

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. GS 1 Related
B. GS 2 Related
C. GS 3 Related
ENVIRONMENT
1. ‘Burning of fossil fuels killed over 3 lakh Indians in 2020’
D. GS 4 Related
E. Editorials
INDIAN ECONOMY
1. A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture
2. TV dominates as news source, despite poor trust levels
F. Prelims Facts
1. Two idols stolen from Tamil Nadu traced to U.S.
G. Tidbits
1. India’s exports to China growing faster than inbound shipments
2. Focus on India-U.K. ties as Sunak becomes British PM
H. UPSC Prelims Practice Questions
I. UPSC Mains Practice Questions
FIP Magazine

G. Tidbits

1. India’s exports to China growing faster than inbound shipments

  • According to reports, India’s trade relations with China have been improving in recent years with outbound exports to China growing faster than imports.
    • The growth in imports is mainly fueled by the imports of key raw materials and to meet demand from high-growth sectors such as telecom and power.
  • China is one of India’s largest trading partners, with trade relations growing about 59% from about $72 billion in FY15 to $115.4 billion in FY22.
  • Further, India’s exports to China have increased by about 78.1% from $11.9 billion in FY15 to $21.25 billion in FY22. But the imports from China are recorded at $94.16 billion which has increased by about 55.8% from $60.4 billion in FY15. 
    • The imports from China had increased by over 192% between 2006-07 and 2013-14.
  • Additionally, intermediate goods account for over 33% of India’s imports from China, capital goods account for 19.3% with telecom and power sectors being key drivers. This has helped India meet domestic demand in these sectors.
  • Key items of import from China: Electronic components, computer hardware, telecom equipment, organic chemicals, industrial machinery, electronic instruments, bulk drugs and intermediates.
  • Various production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes announced for different sectors are expected to reduce the dependence on imports from China over time and the regulations put in place will put a check on sub-standard imports from China.

2. Focus on India-U.K. ties as Sunak becomes British PM

  • As Rishi Sunak becomes the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of Britain, India’s bilateral relations with the U.K. is expected to witness increased two-way exchanges.
  • Rishi Sunak’s vision for India-U.K. bilateral ties has gone beyond the opportunity for the U.K. to sell things in India but also wants Britain to learn from India.
    • Rishi Sunak had earlier said that there exists an enormous amount of opportunity in India and he wants to make it easier for people in the U.K. to go to India, to study at world-class institutions or to work in the amazing start-ups of India.
  • He has also talked about British companies working together with Indian companies in a two-way relationship model.

H. UPSC Prelims Practice Questions

Q1. Consider the following statements about the Competition Commission of India 
(CCI). (Level – Medium)
  1. It is a statutory body constituted based on the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 Act.
  2. The commission comprises a chairperson and not less than two and not more than six other members appointed by the Union Government.
  3. The orders passed by the CCI are final and binding and cannot be challenged.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 3 only
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: b

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is not correct, CCI is a statutory body established in 2003 (became fully functional by 2009) under the provisions of the Competition Act 2002.
  • Statement 2 is correct, The Commission consists of a Chairperson and not more than 6 Members appointed by the Union Government.
  • Statement 3 is not correct, The orders passed by the CCI are not final and can be challenged at the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
Q2. Consider the following statements about the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LMV3) of 
ISRO. (Level – Medium)
  1. It recently carried the heaviest payload ever carried out by an Indian launch vehicle into space.
  2. It uses solid fuels in the first stage, liquid fuels in the second stage and a cryogenic fuel in the upper stages.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both the statements
  4. Neither of the statements
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: c

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct, Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LMV3) of ISRO recently carried the heaviest payload (5,796 kg) ever carried by an Indian launch vehicle into space.
  • Statement 2 is correct, LMV3 uses solid fuels in the first stage, liquid fuels in the second stage and a cryogenic fuel in the upper stages.
Q3. Which of the following countries of Africa are landlocked? (Level – Difficult)
  1. Ethiopia
  2. Rwanda
  3. South Sudan
  4. Niger
  5. Uganda
  6. Zimbabwe

Options:

  1. 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
  2. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
  3. 2, 4 and 6 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: d

Explanation:

Landlocked countries in Africa

Image source: World Atlas

Q4. Mamani food festival and apricot blossom festival are associated with which of the 
following states/union territories? (Level – Difficult)
  1. Ladakh
  2. Jammu and Kashmir
  3. Nagaland
  4. Himachal Pradesh
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: a

Explanation:

  • Mamani food festival and apricot blossom festival are associated with Ladakh. 
Q5. Consider the following statements: (Level – Difficult)
  1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
  2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: d

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is not correct, Saint Nimbarka was not a contemporary of Akbar as Saint Nimbarka lived around the 13th or 14th century while Akbar ruled in the 16th century.
  • Statement 2 is not correct, Saint Kabir was the disciple of Ramananda. He was a follower of Nirguna Bhakti and lived in the 15th century.
    • Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi was an Islamic scholar of Naqshbandi Silsilah who lived during the 16th century.

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