11 February 2022
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11 February 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK):
- It is constitutional body and quasi-judicial body, set up to protect the manual scavengers.
- The NCSK submits its report to the president of India, who lays it before the parliament.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years.
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
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Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years.
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
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Question 2 of 10
2 points
Identify the countries bordering Saudi Arabia:
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Jordan
- Iran
- Yemen
Choose the correct option
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Saudi Arabia is bounded by seven countries and three bodies of water
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Saudi Arabia is bounded by seven countries and three bodies of water
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Question 3 of 10
2 points
Which of the following best describes the term Vaccine Complacency?
Correct
Vaccine Complacency is an attitude to delay getting vaccinated.
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Vaccine Complacency is an attitude to delay getting vaccinated.
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Question 4 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the BRICS:
- The chairmanship of the forum is rotated biennially among the member nations and India is the present chairman.
- The theme for BRICS 2022 is ‘Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity’.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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- BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- The grouping was formalized during the first meeting of BRIC Foreign Ministers’ in 2006.
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- BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- The grouping was formalized during the first meeting of BRIC Foreign Ministers’ in 2006.
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Question 5 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the National Education Alliance for Technology (NEAT) scheme.
- It is under the umbrella scheme of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.
- The nodal implementing agency is the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- It is based on a Public-Private Partnership model between the government and Ed-Tech companies in India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
It is based on a Public-Private Partnership model between the Government and the Education Technology (Ed-Tech) companies of India.
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It is based on a Public-Private Partnership model between the Government and the Education Technology (Ed-Tech) companies of India.
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Question 6 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to capital expenditure and revenue expenditure:
- Revenue expenditures are one-time large purchases of fixed assets, used for revenue generation in daily business operations.
- Capital expenditures are the ongoing expenses, which are short-term, used for revenue generation over a longer period.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Question 7 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to microwave weapons:
- Microwave weapons are based on mechanical waves and they can travel through vacuum as well.
- The weapon works by heating the water molecules under the skin and works up to a range of 0.6 miles.
Which if the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Microwave weapons are electromagnetic weapons and are called so because they have a similar effect like an oven.
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Microwave weapons are electromagnetic weapons and are called so because they have a similar effect like an oven.
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Question 8 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Koya Tribes:
- They are found in the states of West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar.
- The Sammakka-Sarakka Jatra is the only tribal fair devoted to pay tribute to tribal warriors and is celebrated every year.
- They celebrate the Bhumi Panduga festival to mark the beginning of farm operations.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Koya are an Indian tribal community found in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
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Koya are an Indian tribal community found in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
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Question 9 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Swap Deer:
- It is categorized as vulnerable by the IUCN.
- It is the state animal of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
- The swamp deer differs from all other Indian deer species; the antlers of swamp deer carry more than three tines.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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- Barasingha, (Cervus duvauceli), also called swamp deer, graceful deer, dolhorina belongs to the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla).
- Swamp Deer Stags have 10 to 14-tine antlers, which explains their Hindi name, barasingha, or twelve-horned.
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- Barasingha, (Cervus duvauceli), also called swamp deer, graceful deer, dolhorina belongs to the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla).
- Swamp Deer Stags have 10 to 14-tine antlers, which explains their Hindi name, barasingha, or twelve-horned.
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Question 10 of 10
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Web3:
- Web3 enables peer to peer transaction by eliminating the role of the intermediary.
- The spirit of Web3 is Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), meaning there is no need for a central authority to authenticate or validate.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
- The model, a decentralized internet to be run on block chain technology, would be different from the versions in use, Web 1.0 and Web 2.0.
- In web3, users will have ownership stakes in platforms and applications unlike now where tech giants control the platform.
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- The model, a decentralized internet to be run on block chain technology, would be different from the versions in use, Web 1.0 and Web 2.0.
- In web3, users will have ownership stakes in platforms and applications unlike now where tech giants control the platform.
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