09th February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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A major earthquake struck which two countries on February 7 killing more than 2,600 people?
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A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,600 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.
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A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,600 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
In which country is Hainan Island located?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: China
In 2001, the U.S. and China were able to dial down tensions after a collision between a U.S. spy plane and a Chinese fighter jet over Hainan Island in China.
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Correct Answer: China
In 2001, the U.S. and China were able to dial down tensions after a collision between a U.S. spy plane and a Chinese fighter jet over Hainan Island in China.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
How much have been allocated for MGNREGA in the 2023-24 Budget?
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The allocation for MGNREGA in the Budget is ₹60,000 crore. This is less than 0.2% of the GDP, the lowest ever allocation as a percentage of GDP.
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The allocation for MGNREGA in the Budget is ₹60,000 crore. This is less than 0.2% of the GDP, the lowest ever allocation as a percentage of GDP.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
What is the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court?
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The Supreme Court got five new judges on Monday, increasing its judicial strength to 32. The court is now just two short of its sanctioned strength of 34 judges.
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The Supreme Court got five new judges on Monday, increasing its judicial strength to 32. The court is now just two short of its sanctioned strength of 34 judges.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which aircraft carrier was commissioned to the Navy in September 2022?
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INS Vikrant, displacing a weight of 42,800 tonnes, was commissioned into the Navy last September.
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INS Vikrant, displacing a weight of 42,800 tonnes, was commissioned into the Navy last September.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Pakatan Harapan is an alliance of political parties in which country?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Malaysia
The unity government led by Pakatan Harapan (PH),(The Alliance of Hope) under the premiership of Mr. Anwar Ibrahim formed the government in Malaysia even though it fell short of a majority with 82 seats.
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Correct Answer: Malaysia
The unity government led by Pakatan Harapan (PH),(The Alliance of Hope) under the premiership of Mr. Anwar Ibrahim formed the government in Malaysia even though it fell short of a majority with 82 seats.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The Gurucharan Committee was set up to recommend restructuring of which State’s power sector and advance second-generation distribution reforms?
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The Gurucharan Committee, set up to recommend restructuring of Karnataka’s power sector and advance second-generation distribution reforms.
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The Gurucharan Committee, set up to recommend restructuring of Karnataka’s power sector and advance second-generation distribution reforms.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Dholavira, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
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Dholavira is believed to have been occupied around 3500 BC (pre-Harappan) till around 1800 BC. It was also named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2021.
The first G20 Tourism Working Group meeting will be held in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. During the occasion, delegates will be taken on an excursion to Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilisation. Representatives from United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), and International Labour Organisation (ILO) will also participate in the meeting.
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Dholavira is believed to have been occupied around 3500 BC (pre-Harappan) till around 1800 BC. It was also named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2021.
The first G20 Tourism Working Group meeting will be held in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. During the occasion, delegates will be taken on an excursion to Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilisation. Representatives from United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), and International Labour Organisation (ILO) will also participate in the meeting.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
As per the latest ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)’, what is the trend of total enrolment in higher education in 2019-20 compared to the previous survey?
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The Ministry of Education has recently released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021.
The Ministry has been conducting AISHE since 2011, which collects detailed information on parameters such as student enrolment, teacher’s data, infrastructural information, financial information. The total enrolment in higher education has increased to nearly 4.14 crore in 2020-21 from 3.85 crore in 2019-20. The Female enrolment has increased to 2.01 crore and the Gross Enrolment Ratio increased to 27.3 from 25.6 in 2019-20.
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The Ministry of Education has recently released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021.
The Ministry has been conducting AISHE since 2011, which collects detailed information on parameters such as student enrolment, teacher’s data, infrastructural information, financial information. The total enrolment in higher education has increased to nearly 4.14 crore in 2020-21 from 3.85 crore in 2019-20. The Female enrolment has increased to 2.01 crore and the Gross Enrolment Ratio increased to 27.3 from 25.6 in 2019-20.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
As per the recent RBI study, which state received the highest GST compensation from the centre?
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According to a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat received the top GST compensation, during the five-year transition period from July 2017 to June 2022.
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According to a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat received the top GST compensation, during the five-year transition period from July 2017 to June 2022.
