14 March 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the National Land Monetization Corporation:
It is an exclusive agency to monetize only the government land in all the states and union territories.
The administrative jurisdiction is with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The Corporation is fully owned by the Central government.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : c
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Answer : c
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Tipping point:
They are threshold levels, beyond which the earth’s system can no longer stabilize.
The shifting of the tectonic plates due to the heating of the earth’s crust is an example of a Tipping point.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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‘Tipping points’, are essentially the thresholds beyond which the earth’s systems are no longer able to stabilize.
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‘Tipping points’, are essentially the thresholds beyond which the earth’s systems are no longer able to stabilize.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Vega Rocket:
The Rocket is indigenously developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The rocket has the capacity to achieve capabilities ranging from equatorial to Sun-synchronous orbits.
It is a single body vehicle, with a payload capacity of 1500 kg.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : c
Incorrect
Answer : c
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the reconnaissance satellite:
These satellites are used only to spy on the military activities of one country by another.
The Radar imaging satellite-2 (RISAT-2) is an Indian reconnaissance satellite.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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North Korea appears preparing to launch a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country’s weapons tests.
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North Korea appears preparing to launch a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country’s weapons tests.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Silicosis:
It is a chronic respiratory ailment caused by inhaling silica smaller than 0.5 microns over a long period of time.
The silica particles get embedded in the alveoli and the respiratory passage causing the thickening of the lungs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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Silicosis is a chronic respiratory ailment caused by inhaling silica dust over a long period of time.
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Silicosis is a chronic respiratory ailment caused by inhaling silica dust over a long period of time.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements related to SLINEX exercise
It is a naval exercise between India and Switzerland.
It is a biennial exercise.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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SLINEX(Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise): The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022.
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SLINEX(Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise): The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The ‘State of Discrimination Index’ released by a policy advisory company ‘Trayas’ provides valuable social sector data for which of the following social group?
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It tracks how states treat female jobseekers on four freedoms: to work at night; to work in jobs deemed hazardous; to work in jobs deemed arduous, and to work in jobs deemed morally inappropriate.
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It tracks how states treat female jobseekers on four freedoms: to work at night; to work in jobs deemed hazardous; to work in jobs deemed arduous, and to work in jobs deemed morally inappropriate.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct related to culture evolution of 6th century BCE to 6th century CE?
Women from the beginning were allowed in Sangha.
Various sects of Jainism condemned even the practice of agriculture.
Choose the incorrect option below:
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Solution: (a)
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Solution: (a)
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about a pension scheme
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme is implemented exclusively for unorganized sector workers.
eSHRAM portal has been linked to the government UMANG app.
Under ‘Donate-a-Pension’ scheme donor can pay a contribution to the government, reducing the government burden.
Which of the above statements is correct?
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Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme: The PM-SYM scheme, launched in 2019 to provide a monthly assured pension of Rs 3000 to unorganized workers, is a co-contributory scheme and the premium ranges from Rs 55 to Rs 200 per month. The equal matching contribution is provided by the central government.
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Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme: The PM-SYM scheme, launched in 2019 to provide a monthly assured pension of Rs 3000 to unorganized workers, is a co-contributory scheme and the premium ranges from Rs 55 to Rs 200 per month. The equal matching contribution is provided by the central government.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements are correct?
Stagflation is a situation in which both the inflation rate and the unemployment rate are high.
An Economic depression is marked by a drop in a year’s GDP over 10% or more.
An Economic recession is defined as a negative economic growth for two consecutive quarters.
Which of the above statements is correct?
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Stagflation or recession-inflation is a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and unemployment remains steadily high. It presents a dilemma for economic policy, since actions intended to lower inflation may exacerbate unemployment.
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Stagflation or recession-inflation is a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and unemployment remains steadily high. It presents a dilemma for economic policy, since actions intended to lower inflation may exacerbate unemployment.
