7 April 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Chandigarh was made a Union Territory and the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab with State assets divided between both States in the ratio of 60:40, as per which Act?
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Under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 following the Punjabi Suba movement, Haryana was carved out of the Hindi-speaking regions as a separate State while the hill regions of Punjab were merged with what was then the Union Territory (UT) of Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh was made a UT and has remained the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab with State assets divided between Punjab and Haryana in the ratio of 60:40.
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Under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 following the Punjabi Suba movement, Haryana was carved out of the Hindi-speaking regions as a separate State while the hill regions of Punjab were merged with what was then the Union Territory (UT) of Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh was made a UT and has remained the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab with State assets divided between Punjab and Haryana in the ratio of 60:40.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Currently, women MPs account for only _____ of the 17th Lok Sabha and ______ of the Rajya Sabha. This is lower than the global average of 25.5%.
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Currently, women MPs account for only 15% of the 17th Lok Sabha and 12.2% of the Rajya Sabha. This is lower than the global average of 25.5%. Only 8% of the total MLAs are women across all States in India.
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Currently, women MPs account for only 15% of the 17th Lok Sabha and 12.2% of the Rajya Sabha. This is lower than the global average of 25.5%. Only 8% of the total MLAs are women across all States in India.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
The 2018 World Health Organization guidelines established a health-protective recommendation for road traffic noise levels of how many decibels?
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The 2018 World Health Organization guidelines established a health-protective recommendation for road traffic noise levels of 53 dB. The Frontiers report compiled a host of evidence, including the adverse effects of noise on public health, which range from mild and temporary distress to severe and chronic physical impairment
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The 2018 World Health Organization guidelines established a health-protective recommendation for road traffic noise levels of 53 dB. The Frontiers report compiled a host of evidence, including the adverse effects of noise on public health, which range from mild and temporary distress to severe and chronic physical impairment
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
India’s goods exports grew by what percentage in 2021-22 to nearly $418 billion?
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India’s goods exports grew 43.2% in 2021-22 to nearly $418 billion, rising over $125 billion over the COVID-hit 2020-21. March saw the highest-ever outbound shipments worth $40.38 billion, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said.
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India’s goods exports grew 43.2% in 2021-22 to nearly $418 billion, rising over $125 billion over the COVID-hit 2020-21. March saw the highest-ever outbound shipments worth $40.38 billion, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
In 2022, about 25000 active orbital debris are still orbiting the Earth. After the U.S. and Russia/USSR, which country is responsible for the third highest number of orbital debris?
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The U.S. is responsible for over 9,400 orbital debris, Russia/ USSR is accountable for over 8,400, and China for 4,478. About 220 parts orbiting Earth are due to Indian rocket launches and the ASAT it carried out in 2019
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The U.S. is responsible for over 9,400 orbital debris, Russia/ USSR is accountable for over 8,400, and China for 4,478. About 220 parts orbiting Earth are due to Indian rocket launches and the ASAT it carried out in 2019
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Near-field communication is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that allows NFC-enabled devices to communicate with each other and transfer information quickly and easily with a single touch. Which company released the first NFC-enabled phone?
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In 2004, consumer electronics companies, Nokia, Philips and Sony together formed the NFC Forum, which outlined the architecture for NFC technology to create powerful new consumer-driven products. Nokia released the first NFC-enabled phone in 2007
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In 2004, consumer electronics companies, Nokia, Philips and Sony together formed the NFC Forum, which outlined the architecture for NFC technology to create powerful new consumer-driven products. Nokia released the first NFC-enabled phone in 2007
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Paris Agreement aims to cap global warming at _____ degrees Celsius this century.
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Paris Agreement aims to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius this century. But with temperatures already more than 1.1C higher than the pre-industrial baseline, many experts say that’s only possible with drastic cuts to greenhouse gas emissions
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Paris Agreement aims to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius this century. But with temperatures already more than 1.1C higher than the pre-industrial baseline, many experts say that’s only possible with drastic cuts to greenhouse gas emissions
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The IPCC recently identified which sector in India to need a major revamp to limit global warming ?
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Limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector and this will mean drastically reducing fossil fuel use, widespread electrification, improved energy efficiency, and the use of alternative fuels, a consortium of scientists that is part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said in a statement on Monday.
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Limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector and this will mean drastically reducing fossil fuel use, widespread electrification, improved energy efficiency, and the use of alternative fuels, a consortium of scientists that is part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said in a statement on Monday.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
According to WHO, what % of people on Earth breathe air containing too many pollutants ?
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A full 99% of people on Earth breathe air containing too many pollutants, the World Health Organization said on Monday, blaming poor air quality for millions of deaths each year.
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A full 99% of people on Earth breathe air containing too many pollutants, the World Health Organization said on Monday, blaming poor air quality for millions of deaths each year.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
India’s merchandise imports in FY22 hit a record ____billion.
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India’s merchandise imports in FY22 hit a record $610.2 billion, an increase of 54.7% over the previous year and 28.6% higher than pre-COVID level of FY20 as per preliminary trade data for March released by the Commerce Ministry
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India’s merchandise imports in FY22 hit a record $610.2 billion, an increase of 54.7% over the previous year and 28.6% higher than pre-COVID level of FY20 as per preliminary trade data for March released by the Commerce Ministry
