23rd November 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
When was the University Grants Commission Act passed?
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Explanation:
These rulings point to the immediate need for Kerala to review the statutes governing individual universities in the State recognized under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act of 1956 and bring them in line with the UGC Regulations given that the Supreme Court.
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These rulings point to the immediate need for Kerala to review the statutes governing individual universities in the State recognized under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act of 1956 and bring them in line with the UGC Regulations given that the Supreme Court.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Abolition of Untouchability comes under which Article in the Indian Constitution?
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Article 17 talks of the importance of the abolition of untouchability in any form.
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Article 17 talks of the importance of the abolition of untouchability in any form.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
What is the strait between India and Sri Lanka called?
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Explanation:
While the story of the controversial Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project can be traced back to the British, who proposed creating a channel to link the Palk Strait with the Gulf of Mannar, it was only in 2005 that the project was inaugurated.
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While the story of the controversial Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project can be traced back to the British, who proposed creating a channel to link the Palk Strait with the Gulf of Mannar, it was only in 2005 that the project was inaugurated.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
The quadrilateral initiative called I2U2 comprises which countries?
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The quadrilateral initiative called I2U2— Israel, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates has the aim to intensify cooperation in the fields of agriculture, digital connectivity and infrastructure development among other issues.
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The quadrilateral initiative called I2U2— Israel, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates has the aim to intensify cooperation in the fields of agriculture, digital connectivity and infrastructure development among other issues.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 21 announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, with time-bound action plans and multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve a reduction in suicide mortality by _____ by 2030.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, the first of its kind in the country, with time-bound action plans and multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve a reduction in suicide mortality by 10% by 2030.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, the first of its kind in the country, with time-bound action plans and multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve a reduction in suicide mortality by 10% by 2030.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Where is the Shadani Darbar located?
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Explanation:
Pakistan on Monday said it had issued 100 visas to Indian pilgrims keen on participating in the 314th birth anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib in Sindh province.
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Pakistan on Monday said it had issued 100 visas to Indian pilgrims keen on participating in the 314th birth anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib in Sindh province.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
QatarEnergy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with which country on November 21?
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QatarEnergy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China on Monday, calling it the “longest” ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia at a time when Europe is scrambling for alternative sources.
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QatarEnergy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China on Monday, calling it the “longest” ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia at a time when Europe is scrambling for alternative sources.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which conglomerate owns the multinational automotive manufacturer, Ashok Leyland?
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Hinduja group flagship company Ashok Leyland is currently engaged in testing its highly popular light commercial vehicle ‘Dost’ with a left-hand drive (LHD) option as it plans to serve the West Asian and African markets, said executive chairman Dheeraj Hinduja.
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Hinduja group flagship company Ashok Leyland is currently engaged in testing its highly popular light commercial vehicle ‘Dost’ with a left-hand drive (LHD) option as it plans to serve the West Asian and African markets, said executive chairman Dheeraj Hinduja.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
In which year was the FCRA enacted?
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Explanation:
In 2014, the Delhi HC held that both the Congress and the BJP were guilty of illegally accepting donations from two companies registered in India but whose controlling shareholder was Vedanta, a foreign company. The court held that this was in contravention of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976, as the donations accrued from “foreign sources” within the meaning of the law.
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In 2014, the Delhi HC held that both the Congress and the BJP were guilty of illegally accepting donations from two companies registered in India but whose controlling shareholder was Vedanta, a foreign company. The court held that this was in contravention of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976, as the donations accrued from “foreign sources” within the meaning of the law.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
The quadrilateral initiative called I2U2 comprises which countries?
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Explanation:
The quadrilateral initiative called I2U2— Israel, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates has the aim to intensify cooperation in the fields of agriculture, digital connectivity and infrastructure development among other issues.
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Explanation:
The quadrilateral initiative called I2U2— Israel, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates has the aim to intensify cooperation in the fields of agriculture, digital connectivity and infrastructure development among other issues.
