29th January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
The Ratle hydro-electric project is being constructed in which state/ UT?
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The Ratle hydro-electric project is a project under construction on Chenab River in Kisthwar district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
After landslides hit the hydropower plant, 4 people died and over 15 people were injured. In 2021, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the investment of Rs.5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project.
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The Ratle hydro-electric project is a project under construction on Chenab River in Kisthwar district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
After landslides hit the hydropower plant, 4 people died and over 15 people were injured. In 2021, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the investment of Rs.5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
What is the TB incidence of India (per 1 lakh population) for the year 2021, as per the Global TB Report 2022?
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) released the Global TB Report 2022, which notes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment and burden of disease for TB.
India’s TB incidence for the year 2021 is 210 per 100,000 population, compared to the baseline year of 2015. There has been an 18% decline which is 7 percentage points better than the global average of 11%. India is placed at 36th position in terms of TB incidence rates.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) released the Global TB Report 2022, which notes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment and burden of disease for TB.
India’s TB incidence for the year 2021 is 210 per 100,000 population, compared to the baseline year of 2015. There has been an 18% decline which is 7 percentage points better than the global average of 11%. India is placed at 36th position in terms of TB incidence rates.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
What is the theme of the ‘India Water Week 2022’?
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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th edition of India Water Week at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.
The 7th India Water Week will be celebrated from 1-5 November with the theme of ‘Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity’. The event will address the issues of sustainability of water resources development and management in line with the sustainable development goals.
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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th edition of India Water Week at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.
The 7th India Water Week will be celebrated from 1-5 November with the theme of ‘Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity’. The event will address the issues of sustainability of water resources development and management in line with the sustainable development goals.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
‘Chenab White Water Rafting Festival’ was organised in which state/UT?
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The Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir has organised ‘Chenab White Water Rafting Festival’ under ‘Back to Village Phase-4’.
More than 1,000 people especially the youth attended the event held in the Shibnote area of the Jammu and Kashmir. The festival has been started to promote adventure tourism round the year in Doda district.
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The Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir has organised ‘Chenab White Water Rafting Festival’ under ‘Back to Village Phase-4’.
More than 1,000 people especially the youth attended the event held in the Shibnote area of the Jammu and Kashmir. The festival has been started to promote adventure tourism round the year in Doda district.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) North Eastern Regional Campus has been inaugurated at which city?
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Indian President inaugurates Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) North Eastern Regional Campus at Aizawl.
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Indian President inaugurates Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) North Eastern Regional Campus at Aizawl.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which country has the worst gender wealth gap, as per the 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report?
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As per the 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report, women will have 74 per cent of the wealth accumulated by men, when they retire.
In Asia-Pacific (APAC), India had the worst gender wealth gap (64 per cent), more than the global average. A major factor for this is India’s gender pay gap for professional and technical roles. Another factor is that opportunities for women in leadership positions are limited, with only 3 per cent of women in workforce at senior positions.
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As per the 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report, women will have 74 per cent of the wealth accumulated by men, when they retire.
In Asia-Pacific (APAC), India had the worst gender wealth gap (64 per cent), more than the global average. A major factor for this is India’s gender pay gap for professional and technical roles. Another factor is that opportunities for women in leadership positions are limited, with only 3 per cent of women in workforce at senior positions.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which state/UT is the host of the ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’?
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the logo for the ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’, to be held in Panaji in January 2023.
It is a first-of-its-kind inclusive festival for persons with disabilities. The Goa State Commission for Persons with Disabilities will host the Purple Fest in association with the Directorate of Social Welfare and Entertainment Society of Goa.
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the logo for the ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’, to be held in Panaji in January 2023.
It is a first-of-its-kind inclusive festival for persons with disabilities. The Goa State Commission for Persons with Disabilities will host the Purple Fest in association with the Directorate of Social Welfare and Entertainment Society of Goa.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
What is the name of the new chatbot launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has topped the ‘Grievance Redressal Index’ published by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has topped the ‘Grievance Redressal Index’ published by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
‘Indian Biological Data Center’ (IBDC) has been inaugurated in which state?
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Union Minister of state for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first national repository for life science data ‘Indian Biological Data Center’ (IBDC) at Faridabad, Haryana.
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Union Minister of state for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first national repository for life science data ‘Indian Biological Data Center’ (IBDC) at Faridabad, Haryana.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which Indian state has passed a bill to raise reservations to 77%?
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Jharkhand assembly passed an amendment to the Jharkhand Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services Act, 2001.
It aims to raise the reservations for STs, SCs, EBCs, OBCs and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs from the present 60 per cent to 77 per cent. The bill proposes that the state will urge the Centre for changes in the Ninth Schedule of Constitution.
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Jharkhand assembly passed an amendment to the Jharkhand Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services Act, 2001.
It aims to raise the reservations for STs, SCs, EBCs, OBCs and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs from the present 60 per cent to 77 per cent. The bill proposes that the state will urge the Centre for changes in the Ninth Schedule of Constitution.
