08th September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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India has commissioned INS Vikrant, the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. From 2013 to 2017, the Navy had fielded two aircraft carriers — the erstwhile Viraat and which other warship?
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From 2013 to 2017, the Navy had fielded two aircraft carriers — the erstwhile Viraat acquired from the U.K. and the INS Vikramaditya from Russia which is currently in service.
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From 2013 to 2017, the Navy had fielded two aircraft carriers — the erstwhile Viraat acquired from the U.K. and the INS Vikramaditya from Russia which is currently in service.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which city is set to host the Quad senior officers’ meeting, scheduled for September 5-6?
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Explanation:
New Delhi will host an official-level meeting of the Quad grouping with the U.S., Japan and Australia next week, the first such “senior officers meeting” (SOM) to be held since the recent escalation of tensions over the Taiwan Strait.
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New Delhi will host an official-level meeting of the Quad grouping with the U.S., Japan and Australia next week, the first such “senior officers meeting” (SOM) to be held since the recent escalation of tensions over the Taiwan Strait.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
The Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT was created to control the spread of nuclear weapons beyond the countries of USA, UK, China, France and USSR. What were these 5 countries collectively referred to?
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Explanation:
The NPT was negotiated during the 1960s to reconcile three competing objectives — controlling the further spread of nuclear weapons beyond the P-5 countries (the U.S., the U.S.S.R., the U.K, France and China) that had already tested.
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The NPT was negotiated during the 1960s to reconcile three competing objectives — controlling the further spread of nuclear weapons beyond the P-5 countries (the U.S., the U.S.S.R., the U.K, France and China) that had already tested.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
The Indian Navy’s new ensign is inspired by the logo of which famous figure from history?
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Explanation:
The NPT was negotiated during the 1960s to reconcile three competing objectives — controlling the further spread of nuclear weapons beyond the P-5 countries (the U.S., the U.S.S.R., the U.K, France and China) that had already tested.
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Explanation:
The NPT was negotiated during the 1960s to reconcile three competing objectives — controlling the further spread of nuclear weapons beyond the P-5 countries (the U.S., the U.S.S.R., the U.K, France and China) that had already tested.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
In which country would you find the Cebu international airport?
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Explanation:
GMR Group on Friday said it would divest its entire 40% stake in Cebu international airport in the Philippines for an upfront payment of ₹1,330 crore as well as earnouts to be received over a period of more than four years
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GMR Group on Friday said it would divest its entire 40% stake in Cebu international airport in the Philippines for an upfront payment of ₹1,330 crore as well as earnouts to be received over a period of more than four years
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
According to the data released by the Union Agriculture Ministry, the decrease in the area of ________ cultivation is 22.90 lakh hectares, 5.62% less than the area covered in 2021.
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Explanation:
According to the data released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on Friday, the decrease in the area of paddy cultivation is 22.90 lakh hectares, 5.62% less than the area covered in 2021.
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According to the data released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on Friday, the decrease in the area of paddy cultivation is 22.90 lakh hectares, 5.62% less than the area covered in 2021.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
What is the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India called?
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Explanation:
The National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India, has said that “conversion therapy” will be counted as professional misconduct.
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The National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India, has said that “conversion therapy” will be counted as professional misconduct.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
What does ICAR stand for in the Indian context?
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Explanation:
Normally, three seasons of independent assessment by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is required for approving a new fertilizer, but in the case of nano urea this was reduced to two.
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Explanation:
Normally, three seasons of independent assessment by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is required for approving a new fertilizer, but in the case of nano urea this was reduced to two.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which Supreme Court Justice was appointed the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday?
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Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on Friday.
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President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on Friday.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
According to the recent largest study yet on the link between cancer burden and risk factors, around what percentage of cancer deaths are caused by preventable risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use and a high body-mass index?
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Explanation:
Nearly 50% of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by preventable risk factors.
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Nearly 50% of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by preventable risk factors.