20 January 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
‘Houthis’, a militant group recently seen in news are found in
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Solution(b)
Houthis, is an Islamist political and armed movement that emerged from Saada in north Yemen in the 1990s. The Houthi movement is a predominately Zaidi Shia force whose leadership is drawn largely from the Houthi tribe.
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Houthis, is an Islamist political and armed movement that emerged from Saada in north Yemen in the 1990s. The Houthi movement is a predominately Zaidi Shia force whose leadership is drawn largely from the Houthi tribe.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’
1)It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles
2)It comes under the Ministry of Textiles
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles. It contains 20 projects out of which 16 projects of Specialty fibres including 5 projects in Healthcare, 4 projects in Industrial and Protective, 3 projects in Energy Storage, 3 projects in Textile waste recycling, & 1 in Agriculture and 4 projects in Geotextiles (Infrastructure). It is a flagship mission under the Ministry of Textiles.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles. It contains 20 projects out of which 16 projects of Specialty fibres including 5 projects in Healthcare, 4 projects in Industrial and Protective, 3 projects in Energy Storage, 3 projects in Textile waste recycling, & 1 in Agriculture and 4 projects in Geotextiles (Infrastructure). It is a flagship mission under the Ministry of Textiles.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kathak’
1)It is an Indian classical dance form which originated during Mughal Period
2)The distinct sub-traditions of this dance are known as ‘Gharanas’
3)Nritta and Nritya are associated with this dance form
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms Kathak is found in three distinct forms, called “gharanas”, named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. Nritta and Nritya are
associated with this dance form. The pure dance is called a nritta, while the expressive dance is called a nritya
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms Kathak is found in three distinct forms, called “gharanas”, named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. Nritta and Nritya are
associated with this dance form. The pure dance is called a nritta, while the expressive dance is called a nritya
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following factors/policies are hindering crop diversification in India in the recent past ?
1)Minimum Support Price
2)Fertilizer subsidies
3)Assured procurement
4)Free electricity
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Solution(d)
Guaranteed Minimum Support Price for wheat and paddy, backed by assured procurement, free power and highly subsidized fertlizers, has disincentivized crop diversification.
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Solution(d)
Guaranteed Minimum Support Price for wheat and paddy, backed by assured procurement, free power and highly subsidized fertlizers, has disincentivized crop diversification.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’
1)It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects
2)It is a sub mission under National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works on the ground, saving costs and creating jobs. The Gati Shakti plan will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works on the ground, saving costs and creating jobs. The Gati Shakti plan will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
3 points
Choose the countries which are a part of NATO?
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All the above
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All the above
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Select the countries which share borders with Russia?
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All the above
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All the above
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Select the countries that borders Black Sea
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All the above
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All the above
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?
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Solution(b)
“The right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution”- Supreme Court Judgement on Hadiya Case.
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Solution(b)
“The right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution”- Supreme Court Judgement on Hadiya Case.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
He coined the slogan “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All”. He is associated with Vaikom Satyagraha and Sivagiri Pilgrimage. He is
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Solution(d)
Narayana Guru was a philosopher, spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He coined the slogan “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All”. He is also associated with Vaikom Satyagraha and Sivagiri Pilgrimage.
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Solution(d)
Narayana Guru was a philosopher, spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He coined the slogan “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All”. He is also associated with Vaikom Satyagraha and Sivagiri Pilgrimage.
