18th November 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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Luhansk and Donetsk, which were seen in the news, were areas located in which country?
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin will annex four more areas of Ukraine to Russia, after referendums were held in Luhansk and Donetsk in the east, and in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson in the south.
Russia’s annexation of Crimea was undertaken in 2014. The US has announced that it will impose sanctions on Russia because of the staged referendums.
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin will annex four more areas of Ukraine to Russia, after referendums were held in Luhansk and Donetsk in the east, and in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson in the south.
Russia’s annexation of Crimea was undertaken in 2014. The US has announced that it will impose sanctions on Russia because of the staged referendums.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
‘Kudlada Pili Parba’ tiger dance competition is organised in which state/UT?
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‘Kudlada Pili Parba’ is a unique tiger dance competition is organised as part of Mangaluru Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru
Pili vesha (tiger dance) teams decorated as tigers dance to the rhythmic beating of drums. It was arranged by the Kudla Samskritika Prathistana.
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‘Kudlada Pili Parba’ is a unique tiger dance competition is organised as part of Mangaluru Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru
Pili vesha (tiger dance) teams decorated as tigers dance to the rhythmic beating of drums. It was arranged by the Kudla Samskritika Prathistana.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
‘Operation Chakra’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which institution?
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches against cyber criminals involved in financial crimes at 105 locations across India.
Named as ‘Operation Chakra’, the action was taken after inputs from Interpol, FBI, Royal Canadian Mountain Police and Australian Federal Police. A large amount of digital evidence, cash and gold have been recovered during these searches.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches against cyber criminals involved in financial crimes at 105 locations across India.
Named as ‘Operation Chakra’, the action was taken after inputs from Interpol, FBI, Royal Canadian Mountain Police and Australian Federal Police. A large amount of digital evidence, cash and gold have been recovered during these searches.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
What is the theme of the ‘World Cotton Day 2022’?
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‘World Cotton Day’ is celebrated on October 7. This year marks the third-anniversary celebration of the international event.
As per the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the theme of the ‘World Cotton Day 2022’ is ‘Weaving a better future for cotton’. UNCTAD and International Trade Centre (ITC) launched initiative to offer assistance to ‘Cotton-4’ nations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali.
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‘World Cotton Day’ is celebrated on October 7. This year marks the third-anniversary celebration of the international event.
As per the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the theme of the ‘World Cotton Day 2022’ is ‘Weaving a better future for cotton’. UNCTAD and International Trade Centre (ITC) launched initiative to offer assistance to ‘Cotton-4’ nations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which Union Ministry organises the ‘Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM) ‘?
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As a part of the Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is organizing Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM).
In the month of October, PMNAMS are to be held across 280 locations in 28 states and Union Territories.
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As a part of the Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is organizing Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM).
In the month of October, PMNAMS are to be held across 280 locations in 28 states and Union Territories.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which institution released the ‘Living Planet Report 2022’?
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According to the latest Living Planet Report by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), there has been a 69 per cent decline in the wildlife populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish, across the globe in the last 50 years.
The highest decline (94 per cent) was in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. The report also emphasised that Biodiversity loss and climate crisis are intertwined. Africa recorded a 66 per cent fall in its wildlife populations from 1970-2018 and the Asia Pacific 55 per cent.
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According to the latest Living Planet Report by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), there has been a 69 per cent decline in the wildlife populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish, across the globe in the last 50 years.
The highest decline (94 per cent) was in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. The report also emphasised that Biodiversity loss and climate crisis are intertwined. Africa recorded a 66 per cent fall in its wildlife populations from 1970-2018 and the Asia Pacific 55 per cent.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
As per the CSIR-NITI Aayog Report, which country bears the highest health and economic burden due to lead poisoning?
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As per the report prepared jointly by Niti Aayog and the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India bears the world’s highest health and economic burden due to lead poisoning.
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh had the highest average blood lead levels (BLL). A 2020 report by UNICEF and non-profit Pure Earth had found India had major number of the 800 million children poisoned by lead globally. It meant that half of India’s children were poisoned by lead.
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As per the report prepared jointly by Niti Aayog and the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India bears the world’s highest health and economic burden due to lead poisoning.
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh had the highest average blood lead levels (BLL). A 2020 report by UNICEF and non-profit Pure Earth had found India had major number of the 800 million children poisoned by lead globally. It meant that half of India’s children were poisoned by lead.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Where are the headquarters of SCO-RATS that was making news recently?
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The Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is the permanent body of the SCO RATS based in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It was in news because meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (RATS SCO) was held in New Delhi on October 14, 2022. A decision was taken by the member states to counter the challenges and threats posed by different international terrorist groups from the territory of Afghanistan.
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The Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is the permanent body of the SCO RATS based in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It was in news because meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (RATS SCO) was held in New Delhi on October 14, 2022. A decision was taken by the member states to counter the challenges and threats posed by different international terrorist groups from the territory of Afghanistan.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which city was the venue of Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM)?
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Defence Minister delivered the inaugural address at 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi on October 15, 2022. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is hosting 18th HACGAM in coordination with HACGAM secretariat from October 14 to 18, 2022. A total of 55 representatives from 18 countries and two International Organisations – Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) & United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime- Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC-GMCP) – are participating in the meeting.
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Defence Minister delivered the inaugural address at 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi on October 15, 2022. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is hosting 18th HACGAM in coordination with HACGAM secretariat from October 14 to 18, 2022. A total of 55 representatives from 18 countries and two International Organisations – Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) & United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime- Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC-GMCP) – are participating in the meeting.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
‘Ballon d’Or trophy’ is associated with which sports?
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France and Real Madrid footballer won the Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris, after his performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga.
Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas of Spain wins Women’s Ballon d’Or trophy for a second time. She is the first player to win the women’s Ballon d’Or twice. The Ballon d’Or was based on achievements from the past season, as against the calendar years.
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France and Real Madrid footballer won the Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris, after his performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga.
Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas of Spain wins Women’s Ballon d’Or trophy for a second time. She is the first player to win the women’s Ballon d’Or twice. The Ballon d’Or was based on achievements from the past season, as against the calendar years.
