26 December 2022 Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in certain parts of the world, India has increased its vigil on international travel. The government has started random testing for what percentage of passengers on every international flight?
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Explanation:
Random testing of 2% of passengers on every international flight also started from Saturday morning. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has also written to the States and the Union Territories to conduct mock drills at all health facilities.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
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The ‘Shantivan’ is a memorial dedicated to which one of these Indian figures?
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Explanation:
He will also visit the memorials to Mahatma Gandhi (Rajghat), Jawaharlal Nehru (Shantivan), Indira Gandhi (Shakti Sthal) and Rajiv Gandhi (Veer Bhumi).
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which former Prime Minister is credited with installing a portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Indian Parliament?
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Explanation:
Mr. Kovind said Mr. Vajpayee always use to tell him that it was painful to see there was “no picture of Babasaheb in Parliament”. It was Vajpayee who brought a painting of Ambedkar to Parliament.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
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Which State’s Chief Minister has given a “last warning” to poppy cultivators, threatening them with the prospect of life imprisonment? After become the State’s CM some years ago, the Minister had announced a “war” against poppy plantations.
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Explanation:
A furious Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has issued a “last warning” to tribal village chieftains in Manipur, urging them to stop poppy cultivation in the vast mountain slopes immediately or “face life imprisonment”.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Bangladesh’s ruling party, the Awami League on Saturday re-elected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the party chief for the ____ term in a row.
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Explanation:
Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League on Saturday re-elected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the party chief for the 10th consecutive term and Obaidul Quader as general secretary.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
A civil court in Mathura ordered a survey of the Shahi Idgah Masjid premises in one of the petitions related to the Shahi Idgah mosque-Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple dispute. Which Hindu group had filed the civil suit?
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Explanation:
Civil Judge (Senior Division) Sonika Verma passed the order earlier this week on a civil suit filed by Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta and its vice-president Surjit Yadav.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which country on Friday amended its criminal law to repeal a legislation that criminalised suicide?
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Explanation:
Pakistan has amended a section of the country’s criminal law to repeal a colonial-era legislation against suicide, the President’s office announced.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress is facing allegations of corruption in the selection of PMAY beneficiaries. Here, what’s the full form of PMAY?
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Explanation:
The Trinamool Congress is feeling the heat of allegations of corruption in the selection of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries in West Bengal.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
While the border impasse with China has not been resolved and ties remain fraught this year, opportunities could be created for talks to end the stand-off as India is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping how many times in 2023?
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Explanation:
Regardless of the fraught state of ties, India is due to host Mr. Xi twice in 2023, at the G-20 and SCO summits, which could create opportunities for talks to end the stand-off.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Tennis star Novak Djokovic banned from which country this year over fears that he would incite anti-vaccination sentiment? The ban was recently reversed.
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Explanation:
As a result of his deportation, Djokovic was banned from entering Australia again but that decision has been reversed and the World No. 5 is pleased he will get the chance to vie for a 10th title in Melbourne.
