27th December 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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C. Rajagopalachari, a former CM of the erstwhile Madras State, held what national leadership position after India gained independence?
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Governor General of India
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Governor General of India
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
According to a report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in November, the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from 351 in 2018 to _____ in 2022
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Explanation:
The number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from 351 in 2018 to 311 in 2022.
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The number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from 351 in 2018 to 311 in 2022.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
What term is used to describe a phenomenon when atmospheric pressure drops very quickly in a strong storm?
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Forecasters said a bomb cyclone — when atmospheric pressure drops very quickly in a strong storm — developed near the Great Lakes, stirring up blizzard conditions, including heavy winds and snow.
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Forecasters said a bomb cyclone — when atmospheric pressure drops very quickly in a strong storm — developed near the Great Lakes, stirring up blizzard conditions, including heavy winds and snow.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which former King of Bhutan was otherwise known as “K4”?
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Explanation:
Bhutan’s former King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, warned India of pressures from China in 1999, writes former RAW chief A.S. Dulat in his latest book.
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Bhutan’s former King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, warned India of pressures from China in 1999, writes former RAW chief A.S. Dulat in his latest book.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which is the first state in the country to implement an open-loop ticketing system using National Common Mobility Card?
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Haryana has also become the first state in the country to implement an open-loop ticketing system, using the National Common Mobility Card.
The Indian President launched the scheme, which will help the roadways in route rationalisation according to the number of passengers and buses. It also aims to promote the use of open-loop ticketing. The President also launched Nirogi Haryana scheme, under which 24.75 lakh families would be given free intensive health check-up.
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Haryana has also become the first state in the country to implement an open-loop ticketing system, using the National Common Mobility Card.
The Indian President launched the scheme, which will help the roadways in route rationalisation according to the number of passengers and buses. It also aims to promote the use of open-loop ticketing. The President also launched Nirogi Haryana scheme, under which 24.75 lakh families would be given free intensive health check-up.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
‘Barak MX’ Air Defence System is associated with which country?
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The Israeli Navy conducted a successful test of a long-range interceptor missile against an advanced cruise missile.
The LRAD missile, part of the Barak MX defense system, is developed by the Israeli Aerospace Industries and the Defense Ministry’s research and development division. It is similar to India’s Barak 8.
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The Israeli Navy conducted a successful test of a long-range interceptor missile against an advanced cruise missile.
The LRAD missile, part of the Barak MX defense system, is developed by the Israeli Aerospace Industries and the Defense Ministry’s research and development division. It is similar to India’s Barak 8.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
What is the maximum tenure of Medical Termination of Pregnancy allowed in India?
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act was amended in 2021 to make provision for medical termination of pregnancies for up to 24 weeks for special categories of women.
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act was amended in 2021 to make provision for medical termination of pregnancies for up to 24 weeks for special categories of women.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
As per a recent report by PayNearby, UPI transactions rose by how much percent in semi-urban and urban sectors?
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The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw a huge rise of 650 percent in value at the semi-urban and rural stores in India, according to a report by fin-tech company PayNearby.
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The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw a huge rise of 650 percent in value at the semi-urban and rural stores in India, according to a report by fin-tech company PayNearby.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which institution has approved USD 780 million loan to expand Chennai metro rail network?
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved financing of USD 780 million to build new lines for Chennai’s metro rail and improve the network’s connectivity with bus and feeder services.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved financing of USD 780 million to build new lines for Chennai’s metro rail and improve the network’s connectivity with bus and feeder services.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which country supported the passage of bill that eliminates per country quota on green cards?
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The USA’s White House has supported Congress to pass a legislation that seeks to eliminate the per country quota on green cards.
This seeks to allow U.S. employers to focus on hiring people based on merit, not their birthplace. The bill if passed would benefit several hundreds of thousands of immigrants specially Indian-Americans. A Green Card, or a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the U.S. as evidence of grant of privilege of residing permanently.
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The USA’s White House has supported Congress to pass a legislation that seeks to eliminate the per country quota on green cards.
This seeks to allow U.S. employers to focus on hiring people based on merit, not their birthplace. The bill if passed would benefit several hundreds of thousands of immigrants specially Indian-Americans. A Green Card, or a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the U.S. as evidence of grant of privilege of residing permanently.
