13 March 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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India recently concluded a bilateral Army exercise at Belgaum with which country ?
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India-Japan bilateral Army exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded at Belgaum on Thursday, while Australian Army Chief Lt. Gen. Richard Maxwell Burr, who is on a four-day visit to India, witnessed a firepower demonstration at the Pokhran firing range
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India-Japan bilateral Army exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded at Belgaum on Thursday, while Australian Army Chief Lt. Gen. Richard Maxwell Burr, who is on a four-day visit to India, witnessed a firepower demonstration at the Pokhran firing range
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which country has recently refused to supply aircraft parts to Russian airlines?
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China has refused to supply Russian airlines with aircraft parts, an official at Russia’s aviation authority was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying on Thursday, after Boeing and Airbus halted supply of components.
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China has refused to supply Russian airlines with aircraft parts, an official at Russia’s aviation authority was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying on Thursday, after Boeing and Airbus halted supply of components.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
The Union Home Ministry has notified that a foreigner living in India shall hold a valid passport or any “other valid travel document” while living in India. This was amended under which Act of the Indian constitution?
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The Ministry through a gazette notification amended the Foreigners Orders, 1948 by inserting a new provision, paragraph 3B, stating “requirement of holding a valid passport or other valid travel documents while living in India.” The Foreigners Order under the Foreigners Act, 1946 regulates the entry and departure of foreigners in India
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The Ministry through a gazette notification amended the Foreigners Orders, 1948 by inserting a new provision, paragraph 3B, stating “requirement of holding a valid passport or other valid travel documents while living in India.” The Foreigners Order under the Foreigners Act, 1946 regulates the entry and departure of foreigners in India
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
India signed MoU with which countries to implement the ‘BBIN’ Motor Vehicles Agreement?
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh-Nepal]India, Bangladesh and Nepal finalised an enabling Memorandum of understanding (MoU) for implementing the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA).
Bhutan participated in the meeting as an observer. The MoU was finalised “pending ratification of the MVA by Bhutan”. BBIN aims to boost the regional trade and connectivity.
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh-Nepal]India, Bangladesh and Nepal finalised an enabling Memorandum of understanding (MoU) for implementing the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA).
Bhutan participated in the meeting as an observer. The MoU was finalised “pending ratification of the MVA by Bhutan”. BBIN aims to boost the regional trade and connectivity.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which Indian state launched ‘Kaushalya Matritva Yojana’?
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the ‘Kaushalya Matritva Yojana’. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 5000 will be given to women on the birth of second girl child.
He also released ‘Kanya Vivah Yojana’ Coffee Table Book and Sakhi One Stop Center Telephone Directory. The Chief Minister visited the stalls set up as part of the four-day-long state-level ‘Mahila Madai’.
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the ‘Kaushalya Matritva Yojana’. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 5000 will be given to women on the birth of second girl child.
He also released ‘Kanya Vivah Yojana’ Coffee Table Book and Sakhi One Stop Center Telephone Directory. The Chief Minister visited the stalls set up as part of the four-day-long state-level ‘Mahila Madai’.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which international institution approved a mandate to draft ‘Global Plastics Treaty’?
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The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) with 175 member countries, signed a mandate which makes it legally binding for the signatories to end plastic pollution.
The Global Plastics Treaty will be drafted and ratified in the next two years. The mandate recommends measures to tackling plastic production and addressing the toxic burden of plastic.
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The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) with 175 member countries, signed a mandate which makes it legally binding for the signatories to end plastic pollution.
The Global Plastics Treaty will be drafted and ratified in the next two years. The mandate recommends measures to tackling plastic production and addressing the toxic burden of plastic.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
‘How Indians View Gender Roles in Families and Society’ is a report released by which institution?
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Pew Research Center, a Washington DC-based non-profit released a report titled ‘How Indians View Gender Roles in Families and Society’, based on a survey of 29,999 Indian adults.
As per the report, while 55% of Indians believed that men and women make equally good political leaders, nine-in-ten Indians agree with the view that a wife must always obey her husband. 34% said that child care should be handled primarily by women. 43% believed that earning an income is the obligation of men.
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Pew Research Center, a Washington DC-based non-profit released a report titled ‘How Indians View Gender Roles in Families and Society’, based on a survey of 29,999 Indian adults.
As per the report, while 55% of Indians believed that men and women make equally good political leaders, nine-in-ten Indians agree with the view that a wife must always obey her husband. 34% said that child care should be handled primarily by women. 43% believed that earning an income is the obligation of men.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The ‘Roorkee Water Conclave’ has been organised by IIT Roorkee along with which institution?
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Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 2nd edition of the ‘Roorkee Water Conclave’ today at IIT, Roorkee.
It is being jointly organised by Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and National Institute of Hydrology, focusing on the theme, ‘Water Security for Sustainable Development’. National Institute of Hydrology is an autonomous society under Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 2nd edition of the ‘Roorkee Water Conclave’ today at IIT, Roorkee.
It is being jointly organised by Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and National Institute of Hydrology, focusing on the theme, ‘Water Security for Sustainable Development’. National Institute of Hydrology is an autonomous society under Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
RAMP Programme, which was announced in the Union Budget, aims to improve productivity of which sector?
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[MSME]
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[MSME]
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
What is the objective of ‘Kavach’ Technology announced for Indian Railways?
