09th September 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following with regards to Indo –Mauritius relationship
1. Barrister Manillal Doctor came to Mauritius in 1907 on the suggestion of Gandhi to help the Mauritian Indian community lay the foundation for their struggle for political and social rights.
2. The National Day of Mauritius is celebrated on March 12 (the date of launch of Dandi Salt March) as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian freedom struggle.
3. Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the then Mauritius Prime Minister, was the only non-SAARC member who was invited to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government in New Delhi in 2014.
4. To increase tourist flow in Mauritius, the Mauritian Government introduced a visa-free regime for Indian tourists visiting Mauritius for a period of up to 60 days
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Correct
Sol:A {Only one (statement 4)}
Exp: To increase tourist flow in Mauritius, the Mauritian Government introduced a visa-free regime for Indian tourists visiting Mauritius for a period of up to 30 days.
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Sol:A {Only one (statement 4)}
Exp: To increase tourist flow in Mauritius, the Mauritian Government introduced a visa-free regime for Indian tourists visiting Mauritius for a period of up to 30 days.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following in regards to Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
1) It was founded by Sir William Jones
2) James Cunningham is known as the ‘Father of Indian Archaeology’.
3) The ASI is headed by a Director-General and is headquartered in New Delhi.
4) It is neither a statutory nor a constitutional body.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol: A {Only one (statement 3)}
Exp: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861 by a British Army engineer who took a keen interest in archaeology in India, James Cunningham.
Sir William Jones formed the Asiatic Society in 1784 for archaeological persuits in the 18th century
Alexander Cunningham is known as the ‘Father of Indian Archaeology’.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a statutory body after independence, under the AMASR Act, 1958.
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Sol: A {Only one (statement 3)}
Exp: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861 by a British Army engineer who took a keen interest in archaeology in India, James Cunningham.
Sir William Jones formed the Asiatic Society in 1784 for archaeological persuits in the 18th century
Alexander Cunningham is known as the ‘Father of Indian Archaeology’.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a statutory body after independence, under the AMASR Act, 1958.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following in regards to the kuki tribes in Manipur.
1. The Kuki tribes of Manipur currently account for 60% of the state’s total population.
2. The kuki tribes want Kukiland, which comprises Kuki-inhabited territories in Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur and Assam.
3. Manipur, a former princely state, became a full-fledged Indian state in the year 1956.
4. Since signing an agreement with the Indian Army in the year 2005, the Kuki insurgent forces have been under Suspension of Operation (SoO).
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol:A {Only one ( Statement 4)}
Exp:
The Kuki tribes of Manipur currently account for 30% of the state’s total population.
Kukiland comprises of Kuki-inhabited territories in Myanmar, Manipur, Assam, and Mizoram.
Manipur, a former princely state, became a full-fledged Indian state in the year 1956.
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Sol:A {Only one ( Statement 4)}
Exp:
The Kuki tribes of Manipur currently account for 30% of the state’s total population.
Kukiland comprises of Kuki-inhabited territories in Myanmar, Manipur, Assam, and Mizoram.
Manipur, a former princely state, became a full-fledged Indian state in the year 1956.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to Indo – US relationship.
1. The five pillars of co-operation in U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership are Power and Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Growth and Emerging Fuels.
2. India accounts for nearly 30% of the USA’s services imports from the World.
3. India’s is included from the US’ Generalized System of Preference (GSP)
4. H-1B visa is a business visa that allows Indian businessmen multiple entry into the US for 10 years.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol: A {Only one (statement 1)}
Exp:
India accounts for nearly 5%, and not 30% of the USA’s services imports from the World.
India’s is excluded from the US’ Generalized System of Preference (GSP).
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows American companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Incorrect
Sol: A {Only one (statement 1)}
Exp:
India accounts for nearly 5%, and not 30% of the USA’s services imports from the World.
India’s is excluded from the US’ Generalized System of Preference (GSP).
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows American companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following in regards to the Buddhist councils.
1. The first Buddhist council was held at vaishali under sabakami.
2. In the second Buddhist council, the Buddhist order split into Theravada and Mahasanghika.
3. The third Buddhist council was held during the period of king kanishka.
4. The purpose of the fourth Buddhist council was to deal with a serious conflict between Sarvasthivada teachers of Kashmir and Gandhara.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol:B {Only two (statements 2 and 4)}
Exp:
The first Buddhist council was held at Rajgir under Ajatasatru ; The second Buddhist council was held at vaishali under sabakami.
The third Buddhist council was held during the period of king Ashoka.
Incorrect
Sol:B {Only two (statements 2 and 4)}
Exp:
The first Buddhist council was held at Rajgir under Ajatasatru ; The second Buddhist council was held at vaishali under sabakami.
The third Buddhist council was held during the period of king Ashoka.
