20th January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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Which city is the host of the Indian Science Congress (ISC)?
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The 108th session of Indian Science Congress (ISC) has been launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the Indian Science Congress 2023.
The five-day event is being hosted by the Nagpur University with the focal theme of ‘Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment’.
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The 108th session of Indian Science Congress (ISC) has been launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the Indian Science Congress 2023.
The five-day event is being hosted by the Nagpur University with the focal theme of ‘Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment’.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which country has banned most foreigners from buying homes, to tackle housing crunch faced by locals?
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Canada has banned most foreigners from buying Homes, to make more homes available to locals facing a housing crunch.
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Canada has banned most foreigners from buying Homes, to make more homes available to locals facing a housing crunch.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Scientists from which country has developed a new technology to filter micro-plastics from water?
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Scientists from South Korea have developed a new water purification system that can efficiently filter out microplastics.
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Scientists from South Korea have developed a new water purification system that can efficiently filter out microplastics.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which institution commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project?
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NTPC Ltd commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas Township, Surat.
The project is a joint effort of NTPC and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL). Green hydrogen in Kawas is made by electrolysis of water using power from already installed 1 MW floating solar project. This feat has been achieved only by few countries like UK, Germany, and Australia.
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NTPC Ltd commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas Township, Surat.
The project is a joint effort of NTPC and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL). Green hydrogen in Kawas is made by electrolysis of water using power from already installed 1 MW floating solar project. This feat has been achieved only by few countries like UK, Germany, and Australia.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
‘Gaan Ngai festival’ is celebrated in which Indian state?
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The Gaan Ngai festival of the Zeliangrong community is celebrated in Manipur. It is celebrated every year after harvesting.
During the festival, the Zeliarong community shows their gratitude by offering their harvest to the almighty. It is a custom to produce new fire by rubbing dry wood and split bamboo pieces and distribute them to other households. The Zeliarong community in Manipur comprises Rongmei, Liangmei, and Zeme tribes.
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The Gaan Ngai festival of the Zeliangrong community is celebrated in Manipur. It is celebrated every year after harvesting.
During the festival, the Zeliarong community shows their gratitude by offering their harvest to the almighty. It is a custom to produce new fire by rubbing dry wood and split bamboo pieces and distribute them to other households. The Zeliarong community in Manipur comprises Rongmei, Liangmei, and Zeme tribes.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Draft Online Gaming Policy’?
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The draft rules for online gaming in India was released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)
The ‘Draft Amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021’, propose a ban on betting and wagering in online games. The rules propose setting up a self-regulatory body for grievance redressal and mandating know-your-customer (KYC) rules for gamers and online gaming intermediaries.
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The draft rules for online gaming in India was released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)
The ‘Draft Amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021’, propose a ban on betting and wagering in online games. The rules propose setting up a self-regulatory body for grievance redressal and mandating know-your-customer (KYC) rules for gamers and online gaming intermediaries.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
As per a recent study, which Indian city led the rank in office space absorption in 2022?
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As per a recent study by real estate consulting firm CBRE South Asia, Bengaluru led the rank in office space absorption.
Office space absorption in the city stood at 1.7 million square feet during the October-December 2022 period. Technology sector accounted for 43 per cent, while engineering and manufacturing was at 17 per cent.
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As per a recent study by real estate consulting firm CBRE South Asia, Bengaluru led the rank in office space absorption.
Office space absorption in the city stood at 1.7 million square feet during the October-December 2022 period. Technology sector accounted for 43 per cent, while engineering and manufacturing was at 17 per cent.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which institution announced to issue ‘Sovereign Green Bonds’?
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The Reserve Bank has announced the indicative calendar for the issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds. Accordingly, two auctions will be conducted for an amount of eight thousand crore rupees each.
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The Reserve Bank has announced the indicative calendar for the issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds. Accordingly, two auctions will be conducted for an amount of eight thousand crore rupees each.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
What is the theme of the “National Science Day 2023″?
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Union Minister of State Science & Technology; Dr Jitendra Singh released the theme for the ‘National Science Day 2023’, titled “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”.
The National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ since 1986. On this day Sir C.V. Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
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Union Minister of State Science & Technology; Dr Jitendra Singh released the theme for the ‘National Science Day 2023’, titled “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”.
The National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ since 1986. On this day Sir C.V. Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which city is the host of ‘Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka’, a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival?
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Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka, a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi.
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Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka, a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi.
