2 April 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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India is currently sending 50,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of food assistance to ________ as part of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Over half of the said country’s population now needs emergency food assistance.
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The 50,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of food assistance in the form of wheat committed by India is being sent in installments to Jalalabad, Afghanistan, through Pakistan. Over half of all Afghan people — 23 million — now need emergency food assistance
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The 50,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of food assistance in the form of wheat committed by India is being sent in installments to Jalalabad, Afghanistan, through Pakistan. Over half of all Afghan people — 23 million — now need emergency food assistance
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
In the World Press Freedom Index of 2021, what was India’s rank among the 180 countries analysed?
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India was ranked 142 among 180 countries in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index
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India was ranked 142 among 180 countries in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
We would not “preach or teach” India about its position on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Which country’s Foreign and Security Adviser said this on a visit to Delhi on Wednesday?
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Germany would not “preach or teach” India about its position on Russia’s war in Ukraine but hoped that no “friendly country” would attempt to subvert sanctions put in place by the U.S, the European Union and partners against Russia, German Foreign and Security Adviser Jens Plotner said in Delhi on Wednesday
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Germany would not “preach or teach” India about its position on Russia’s war in Ukraine but hoped that no “friendly country” would attempt to subvert sanctions put in place by the U.S, the European Union and partners against Russia, German Foreign and Security Adviser Jens Plotner said in Delhi on Wednesday
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
How many retiring parliamentarians across parties was the Rajya Sabha scheduled to bid farewell to on Thursday?
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The Rajya Sabha is set to bid farewell to 72 retiring members across parties on Thursday. Chairman Venkaiah Naidu announced that there would be no Question Hour or Zero Hour in order to allow the retirees to make their farewell speeches
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The Rajya Sabha is set to bid farewell to 72 retiring members across parties on Thursday. Chairman Venkaiah Naidu announced that there would be no Question Hour or Zero Hour in order to allow the retirees to make their farewell speeches
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Authority (NHA)?
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We have made technological changes to our IT platform to liberalise and fast-track Ayushman card generation, said National Health Authority (NHA) Chief Executive Officer R.S. Sharma on how Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is now all set to ensure maximum coverage of the needy population
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We have made technological changes to our IT platform to liberalise and fast-track Ayushman card generation, said National Health Authority (NHA) Chief Executive Officer R.S. Sharma on how Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is now all set to ensure maximum coverage of the needy population
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
According to the United Nations. The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine has now surpassed a glaring figure. What is it?
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The United Nations said the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine has now surpassed a staggering 4 million, while European industrial powerhouse Germany issued a warning over its natural gas supplies
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The United Nations said the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine has now surpassed a staggering 4 million, while European industrial powerhouse Germany issued a warning over its natural gas supplies
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Under a 1994 Act protected under the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, what is the total reservation percentage in Tamil Nadu?
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The Supreme Court confirmed that the grant of 10.5% internal reservation to the Vanniyakula Kshatriya community violates the fundamental rights in Tamil Nadu. Reservation comprises 69%. Of the 69%, backward classes, including Christians and Muslims, get 30%; MBCs get 20%; Scheduled Castes 18%; and Scheduled Tribes 1%
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The Supreme Court confirmed that the grant of 10.5% internal reservation to the Vanniyakula Kshatriya community violates the fundamental rights in Tamil Nadu. Reservation comprises 69%. Of the 69%, backward classes, including Christians and Muslims, get 30%; MBCs get 20%; Scheduled Castes 18%; and Scheduled Tribes 1%
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) is an agreement signed between which countries?
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The Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) is signed between India and Nepal. This is significant because of the visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to India, beginning April 1 — four years after a Nepali leader visited New Delhi.
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The Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) is signed between India and Nepal. This is significant because of the visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to India, beginning April 1 — four years after a Nepali leader visited New Delhi.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
According to the IMD, when is a hilly region declared a heatwave?
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A region is considered to be under the grip of a heatwave if the maximum temperature reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius or more in the plains and at least 30 degrees or more in the hilly regions. When the maximum temperature is 4.5 to 6 degrees above average, the IMD declares a heatwave.
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A region is considered to be under the grip of a heatwave if the maximum temperature reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius or more in the plains and at least 30 degrees or more in the hilly regions. When the maximum temperature is 4.5 to 6 degrees above average, the IMD declares a heatwave.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
The old pension scheme insured a lifelong income, post-retirement, and the assured amount is equivalent to what percentage of the last drawn salary?
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The old pension scheme ensures a lifelong income, post-retirement. The assured amount is equivalent to 50% of the last drawn salary. Atal Bihari Vajpayee discontinued the old pension scheme in 2003 and introduced the National Pension Scheme.
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The old pension scheme ensures a lifelong income, post-retirement. The assured amount is equivalent to 50% of the last drawn salary. Atal Bihari Vajpayee discontinued the old pension scheme in 2003 and introduced the National Pension Scheme.
