22nd September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has the potential to provide which
of the following benefits?
1. Reduced dependency on cash
2. Lower seigniorage
3. Reduced settlement risk
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans b)
Introduction of CBDC has the potential to provide significant benefits, such as reduced
dependency on cash, higher seigniorage due to lower transaction costs, reduced settlement
risk.
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Ans b)
Introduction of CBDC has the potential to provide significant benefits, such as reduced
dependency on cash, higher seigniorage due to lower transaction costs, reduced settlement
risk.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding International Court of Justice (ICJ).
1. The International Court of Justice is the only one of the six principal organs of the
United Nations not located in New York.
2. It gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United
Nations organs and specialized agencies.
3. The Court is composed of 9 judges, who are elected for terms of office of six years by
the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans a
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of
office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Incorrect
Ans a
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of
office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Pen-Plus Strategy:
1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of
Women and Child Development.
2. It is a strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe non-
communicable diseases (NCD).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans a
Africa has adopted a new strategy called PEN-PLUS Strategy to boost access to the
diagnosis, treatment and care of severe Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD).
It is a regional strategy to address severe non-communicable diseases at first-level referral
health facilities.
Incorrect
Ans a
Africa has adopted a new strategy called PEN-PLUS Strategy to boost access to the
diagnosis, treatment and care of severe Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD).
It is a regional strategy to address severe non-communicable diseases at first-level referral
health facilities.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following are the objectives of the Arth Ganga Project?
1. Monetize and reuse the sludge & wastewater.
2. Livelihood Generation Opportunities.
3. Zero Budget Natural Farming.
4. Construction of check dams.
Choose the correct option.
Correct
Ans c
Project Arth Ganga aims to energise the economic activity along the Ganga river bank.
Under Arth Ganga, the government is working on six verticals.
1. Zero Budget Natural Farming, which involves chemical-free farming on 10 km on
either side of the river, and the promotion of cow dung as fertiliser through the
GOBARdhan scheme.
2. The Monetization and Reuse of Sludge & Wastewater, which seeks to reuse treated
water for irrigation, industries and revenue generation for Urban Local Bodies
(ULBs).
3. Livelihood Generation Opportunities, by creating haats where people can sell local
products, medicinal plants and Ayurveda.
4. Increase public participation by increasing synergies between the stakeholders
involved with the river.
5. The model also wants to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of Ganga and its
surroundings, through boat tourism, adventure sports and by conducting yoga
activities.
6. The model seeks to promote institutional building by empowering local
administration for improved water governance.
Incorrect
Ans c
Project Arth Ganga aims to energise the economic activity along the Ganga river bank.
Under Arth Ganga, the government is working on six verticals.
1. Zero Budget Natural Farming, which involves chemical-free farming on 10 km on
either side of the river, and the promotion of cow dung as fertiliser through the
GOBARdhan scheme.
2. The Monetization and Reuse of Sludge & Wastewater, which seeks to reuse treated
water for irrigation, industries and revenue generation for Urban Local Bodies
(ULBs).
3. Livelihood Generation Opportunities, by creating haats where people can sell local
products, medicinal plants and Ayurveda.
4. Increase public participation by increasing synergies between the stakeholders
involved with the river.
5. The model also wants to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of Ganga and its
surroundings, through boat tourism, adventure sports and by conducting yoga
activities.
6. The model seeks to promote institutional building by empowering local
administration for improved water governance.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
E-waste contains potentially harmful materials such as
1. Lead
2. Phosphors
3. Brominated flame retardants
4. Plutonium
5. Cadmium
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans c
Plutonium is a radioactive material created as a waste product of light water reactors. It is
used as a fuel in nuclear reactors as well as in nuclear weapons.
Incorrect
Ans c
Plutonium is a radioactive material created as a waste product of light water reactors. It is
used as a fuel in nuclear reactors as well as in nuclear weapons.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1. The United Nations uses the World Bank’s categorisation based on Gross National
Income (GNI) per capita to categorise countries as developed economies, economies
in transition, and developing economies.
2. India has the highest per capita income among the BIMSTEC countries.
3. India is placed in the top five largest economy in the world in purchasing power
parity (PPP) terms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
India is ranked 142nd by GDP (nominal) and 128th by GDP (PPP) on a per capita income
basis. India is behind even Bangladesh.
Incorrect
Ans c
India is ranked 142nd by GDP (nominal) and 128th by GDP (PPP) on a per capita income
basis. India is behind even Bangladesh.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
1. India was one of the countries that signed the Ramsar Convention soon after it came
into effect.
2. In the last 10 years, maximum number of wetlands in India were added to the
Ramsar sites, compared to the previous period.
3. In India, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of Ramsar sites.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
Ramsar Convention, was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. India became a signatory to the
convention on 1st Feb 1982.
Incorrect
Ans c
Ramsar Convention, was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. India became a signatory to the
convention on 1st Feb 1982.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security, 1997 was signed
between
1. United States
2. Russia
3. NATO
4. European Union
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans b
NATO and Russia signed the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security on
27 May 1997 at Paris. This agreement was a road map for would-be NATO-Russia
cooperation.
Incorrect
Ans b
NATO and Russia signed the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security on
27 May 1997 at Paris. This agreement was a road map for would-be NATO-Russia
cooperation.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Match the following
Elements of Mandala in art Meaning
1. The eight spokes of the wheel – Eight-fold path of Buddhism
2. The lotus flower – Balance
3. The sun – Action and energy
4. Triangles facing upward – Universe
Select the correct code
Correct
Ans b
The eight spokes of the wheel (the dharmachakra) represent the eightfold path of Buddhism
(practices that lead to liberation from rebirth).
The lotus flower depicts balance, and the sun represents the universe. Facing up, triangles
represent action and energy, and facing down, they represent creativity and knowledge.
Incorrect
Ans b
The eight spokes of the wheel (the dharmachakra) represent the eightfold path of Buddhism
(practices that lead to liberation from rebirth).
The lotus flower depicts balance, and the sun represents the universe. Facing up, triangles
represent action and energy, and facing down, they represent creativity and knowledge.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which of the following statement(s) is associated with the term Moonlighting?
Correct
Ans: a
The concept of “moonlighting” essentially connotes employees taking up other ‘side’ jobs in
addition to their regular employment.
Incorrect
Ans: a
The concept of “moonlighting” essentially connotes employees taking up other ‘side’ jobs in
addition to their regular employment.
