11th November 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Who is being touted as Donald Trump’s main rival for the Republican party’s presidential nomination?
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Explanation:
It was a disappointing night for Donald Trump, who was counting on a powerful Republican showing to boost his expected 2024 run to return to White House. He also saw his main rival for the party’s presidential nomination, Ron DeSantis, record a thumping victory to remain Governor of Florida.
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It was a disappointing night for Donald Trump, who was counting on a powerful Republican showing to boost his expected 2024 run to return to White House. He also saw his main rival for the party’s presidential nomination, Ron DeSantis, record a thumping victory to remain Governor of Florida.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
What particular issue did the M.M Punchhi commission study in 2007?
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Explanation:
In an official statement, the Cabinet noted that the M.M. Punchhi Commission, constituted in 2007 by the then-Congress-led Union government to study Centre-State relations, had vouched against granting Governors the power of Chancellors.
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In an official statement, the Cabinet noted that the M.M. Punchhi Commission, constituted in 2007 by the then-Congress-led Union government to study Centre-State relations, had vouched against granting Governors the power of Chancellors.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following communities is seeking inclusion as a backward caste in Rajasthan?
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Explanation:
So we witnessed the unedifying spectacle of castes fighting to be declared backward: the competitive zeal of the Meenas and the Gujjars in Rajasthan to be deemed more backward than each other, and similar agitations by Patels in Gujarat and Marathas in Maharashtra.
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So we witnessed the unedifying spectacle of castes fighting to be declared backward: the competitive zeal of the Meenas and the Gujjars in Rajasthan to be deemed more backward than each other, and similar agitations by Patels in Gujarat and Marathas in Maharashtra.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Who was the first Home Minister of independent India, who also insisted on an elitist and well-trained police corps in the form of the Indian Police Service?
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Explanation:
The first Home Minister of independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, would have been dismayed by the politics in Centre-State relations in a matter as serious as policing. He placed great value on professional policing, one reason why he insisted on an elitist and well-trained corps such as the Indian Police Service (IPS) which worked alongside the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
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Explanation:
The first Home Minister of independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, would have been dismayed by the politics in Centre-State relations in a matter as serious as policing. He placed great value on professional policing, one reason why he insisted on an elitist and well-trained corps such as the Indian Police Service (IPS) which worked alongside the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
In which year were all steel trains introduced to the Indian subcontinent?
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Explanation:
A HUNDRED YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 10, 1922 Bombay, Nov. 9: There was a trial run this evening of a new all steel suburban train of the G.I.P. railway between Victoria Terminus and Kurla. In view of the electrification of the suburban trains to be introduced shortly all steel trains will replace the old ones, to begin with, between Bombay and Kurla and later on up to Igatpuri on the North East Line and Poona South East.
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A HUNDRED YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 10, 1922 Bombay, Nov. 9: There was a trial run this evening of a new all steel suburban train of the G.I.P. railway between Victoria Terminus and Kurla. In view of the electrification of the suburban trains to be introduced shortly all steel trains will replace the old ones, to begin with, between Bombay and Kurla and later on up to Igatpuri on the North East Line and Poona South East.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Who has the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
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Explanation:
His father, Y.V. Chandrachud, holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Justice, who headed the judiciary from February 22, 1978 to July 11, 1985.
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His father, Y.V. Chandrachud, holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Justice, who headed the judiciary from February 22, 1978 to July 11, 1985.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Under the new guidelines for uplinking and downlinking of television channels in India, which of the following is compulsory?
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Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved new guidelines for uplinking and downlinking of television channels in India, under which all the stations holding permission — except for foreign channels and where it may not be feasible — will have to broadcast content on issues of national importance and social relevance for at least 30 minutes every day.
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Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved new guidelines for uplinking and downlinking of television channels in India, under which all the stations holding permission — except for foreign channels and where it may not be feasible — will have to broadcast content on issues of national importance and social relevance for at least 30 minutes every day.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
From which species is the prized Pashmina wool obtained?
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Explanation:
Pashmina is obtained from a breed of mountain goats (Capra hircus) found on the Changthang Plateau in Tibet and parts of Ladakh.
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Pashmina is obtained from a breed of mountain goats (Capra hircus) found on the Changthang Plateau in Tibet and parts of Ladakh.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
hich British politician came under fire for remarks about Indians being the largest group of visa overstayers, which also complicated India-UK trade deal discussions?
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Explanation:
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, under fire for appointing to his Cabinet Gavin Williamson, who is accused of “bullying”, said he had regretted the decision.
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Explanation:
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, under fire for appointing to his Cabinet Gavin Williamson, who is accused of “bullying”, said he had regretted the decision.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Who conducted India’s first women’s cricket tournament in 1971 at Lucknow?
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Explanation:
(Mahendra Kumar) Sharma conducted India’s first women’s cricket tournament, in 1971 at Lucknow. Two years later, he formed the Women’s Cricket Association of India, which organised the women’s game until the BCCI took over in 2006.
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Explanation:
(Mahendra Kumar) Sharma conducted India’s first women’s cricket tournament, in 1971 at Lucknow. Two years later, he formed the Women’s Cricket Association of India, which organised the women’s game until the BCCI took over in 2006.