31st December 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
What does NESTS stand for in the Indian context?
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The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), which administers all EMRSs, said the training workshop for teachers was a capacity-building exercise for them to implement the Amazon Future Engineering Programme.
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The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), which administers all EMRSs, said the training workshop for teachers was a capacity-building exercise for them to implement the Amazon Future Engineering Programme.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which neighbouring country to India inaugurated its first ever metro rail line on Wednesday in its capital?
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Bangladesh’s sprawling capital inaugurated its first ever metro rail line on Wednesday as authorities work to ease congestion that has throttled growth and inflamed tempers in the gridlocked metropolis.
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Bangladesh’s sprawling capital inaugurated its first ever metro rail line on Wednesday as authorities work to ease congestion that has throttled growth and inflamed tempers in the gridlocked metropolis.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
While there has been a significant rise in India’s population, there has also been a sharp decline in India’s total fertility rate (TFR). While it was 5.9% in 1950, what is the current TFR?
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In 1950, the TFR was at around 5.9%, and is now 2% (fifth round of the National Family Health Survey, or NFHS).
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In 1950, the TFR was at around 5.9%, and is now 2% (fifth round of the National Family Health Survey, or NFHS).
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Last week, the Union Government tabled the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022, (Bill) in the Parliament. What is the objective of the Bill?
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The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022, (Bill) was tabled in the Parliament with the objective of “decriminalising” 183 offences across 42 legislations and enhancing the ease of living and doing business in India. It is a welcome move to attempt the reversal of the trend of overcriminalisation.
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The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022, (Bill) was tabled in the Parliament with the objective of “decriminalising” 183 offences across 42 legislations and enhancing the ease of living and doing business in India. It is a welcome move to attempt the reversal of the trend of overcriminalisation.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
How many recognized national political parties are there in India?
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The EC invited all recognised political parties — eight national and 57 State parties — to a demonstration of the remote electronic voting machine prototype on January 16.
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The EC invited all recognised political parties — eight national and 57 State parties — to a demonstration of the remote electronic voting machine prototype on January 16.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Travellers arriving in India will also have to fill out a self-declaration form on a portal, besides uploading a copy of their RT-PCR test report. What is the name of this portal?
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Travellers arriving in India will also have to fill out a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal, besides uploading a copy of their RT-PCR test report.
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Travellers arriving in India will also have to fill out a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal, besides uploading a copy of their RT-PCR test report.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The Uttar Pradesh Drug Control and the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation are investigating Marion Biotech after which the country linked the deaths of 18 children to “contaminated” cough syrup. Which country has made these allegations?
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The Uttar Pradesh Drug Control and the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) are investigating Marion Biotech after Uzbekistan linked the deaths of 18 children to a “contaminated” cough syrup made by the Noida-based firm, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on December 29.
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The Uttar Pradesh Drug Control and the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) are investigating Marion Biotech after Uzbekistan linked the deaths of 18 children to a “contaminated” cough syrup made by the Noida-based firm, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on December 29.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
For which of the following projects in the Maldives, India has provided aid through loans and credit lines?
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India’s infrastructure aid, credit lines, loans and commissioning of various projects (Greater Male Connectivity Project, Hanimaadhoo airport, Hulhumale cricket stadium, Gulhifalhu port) have meant high visibility.
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India’s infrastructure aid, credit lines, loans and commissioning of various projects (Greater Male Connectivity Project, Hanimaadhoo airport, Hulhumale cricket stadium, Gulhifalhu port) have meant high visibility.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Who are the beneficiaries of the newly-launched Prahari app?
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Speaking at an event to launch the Prahari app for the Border Security Force, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the border-guarding forces should strengthen the VVP on the ground to achieve the objective of securing the borders.
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Speaking at an event to launch the Prahari app for the Border Security Force, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the border-guarding forces should strengthen the VVP on the ground to achieve the objective of securing the borders.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
According to a report card on the performance of Information Commissions (ICs) in India for 2021-22 by Satark Nagrik Sangathan, which State has been the worst performing in responsiveness under the Right to Information Act?
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The State Information Commission of Tamil Nadu has been the worst performing in responsiveness under the Right to Information Act, furnishing only 14% of the information sought.
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The State Information Commission of Tamil Nadu has been the worst performing in responsiveness under the Right to Information Act, furnishing only 14% of the information sought.
