10 March 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
DD India is now available on which OTT platform ?
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India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has signed a memorandum of understanding with Yupp TV, an over-the-top (OTT) platform, in order to expand the reach of DD India channel, which puts forth the country’s perspective on various international developments on global platforms
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India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has signed a memorandum of understanding with Yupp TV, an over-the-top (OTT) platform, in order to expand the reach of DD India channel, which puts forth the country’s perspective on various international developments on global platforms
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
How much does Russia account for the global production of Palladium?
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Palladium bounded 15% higher to an all-time peak of $3,440 an ounce on fears of shortages of the metal used in catalytic converters, since Russia accounts for 40% of global production
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Palladium bounded 15% higher to an all-time peak of $3,440 an ounce on fears of shortages of the metal used in catalytic converters, since Russia accounts for 40% of global production
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
A section of which cricket stadium is being planned to be renamed as the S.K. Warne Stand?
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Warne’s father and mother — Keith and Brigitte — said in a statement the family had accepted the offer of a State funeral and was grateful that a section of the MCG would be renamed the S.K. Warne Stand
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Warne’s father and mother — Keith and Brigitte — said in a statement the family had accepted the offer of a State funeral and was grateful that a section of the MCG would be renamed the S.K. Warne Stand
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Colocation facility w.r.t National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Colocation facility allows stock brokers to place their servers in the data centre of NSE.
The benefit of colocation is that it allows faster access to the price feed (buy/sell quotes) distributed by the stock exchange.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recently banned the Colocation facility.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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In August 2009, NSE introduced the colocation facility, which allowed brokers to place their servers in the data centre of NSE. Of course, there was a charge for this service, and only the big brokers can afford it. The benefit of colocation is that it allows faster access to the price feed (buy/sell quotes) distributed by the stock exchange. That is because the broker’s server sits right next to the stock exchange’s server and so the data has to only travel a very short distance from the exchange server to the broker’s server.
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In August 2009, NSE introduced the colocation facility, which allowed brokers to place their servers in the data centre of NSE. Of course, there was a charge for this service, and only the big brokers can afford it. The benefit of colocation is that it allows faster access to the price feed (buy/sell quotes) distributed by the stock exchange. That is because the broker’s server sits right next to the stock exchange’s server and so the data has to only travel a very short distance from the exchange server to the broker’s server.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding S-400 air defence system.
It is a long-range surface-to-air missile system.
S-400 can engage intruding aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
India became the first country to receive S-400 missile from Russia.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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onsidered one of the most advanced and potent air defence systems in the world, S-400 Triumf has the capability to protect against almost all sorts of aerial attacks, including drones, missiles, rockets and even fighter jets. The system, intended to act as a shield over a particular area, is a long-range surface-to-air missile system
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onsidered one of the most advanced and potent air defence systems in the world, S-400 Triumf has the capability to protect against almost all sorts of aerial attacks, including drones, missiles, rockets and even fighter jets. The system, intended to act as a shield over a particular area, is a long-range surface-to-air missile system
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding International Criminal Court (ICC).
International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
The ICC has universal territorial jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute crimes of international concern.
India is a member of the court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
The Constitution permits the Central government to make laws when Parliament is not in session.
An ordinance can be re-promulgated any number of times.
Governor of a state can issue ordinances only with the approval of the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Constitution permits the central and State governments to make laws when Parliament (or the State Legislature) is not in session. The Constitution states that the ordinance will lapse at the end of six weeks from the time Parliament (or the State Legislature) next meets.
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The Constitution permits the central and State governments to make laws when Parliament (or the State Legislature) is not in session. The Constitution states that the ordinance will lapse at the end of six weeks from the time Parliament (or the State Legislature) next meets.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following are the winter crops grown in India?
Wheat
Mustard
Peas
Barley
Select the correct answer code:
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The crops that are sown in the winter season are called Rabi crops. (also known as the “winter crop”) in India. The Rabi means, when the crop is harvested. Crops that are grown in the winter season, from November to April are called Rabi Crops. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
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The crops that are sown in the winter season are called Rabi crops. (also known as the “winter crop”) in India. The Rabi means, when the crop is harvested. Crops that are grown in the winter season, from November to April are called Rabi Crops. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
Members of Parliament (MPs) sitting in the Opposition introduce Private Member Bills in the house.
All Union Territories have representation in the Rajya Sabha.
Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of a state take part in electing the members of Rajya Sabha from that state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Private Member Bill is a bill introduced by a Member of Parliament (MP), who is not a minister. MPs sitting in the Opposition mostly bring Private Member Bills in the house.
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The Private Member Bill is a bill introduced by a Member of Parliament (MP), who is not a minister. MPs sitting in the Opposition mostly bring Private Member Bills in the house.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
Sea of Marmara connects Aegean Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
Bosphorus Strait connects Black Sea and Sea of Marmara.
