04th February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
To pursue comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), this agreement was formed to provide for regional rules-based trade to insure against rising protectionism. India opted out of this agreement in 2019. What is this called?
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South Asian economies need to improve tariff preference use by better-preparing businesses in navigating the complex rules of origin in FTAs and including issues relevant to global supply chains in future FTAs. Although India opted out of the RCEP talks in November 2019, the door is still open for it to join the agreement.
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South Asian economies need to improve tariff preference use by better-preparing businesses in navigating the complex rules of origin in FTAs and including issues relevant to global supply chains in future FTAs. Although India opted out of the RCEP talks in November 2019, the door is still open for it to join the agreement.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
In which country is the Lamu Archipelago situated?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Kenya
India has handed over to Kenya 100 nautical charts covering the general coastal area around the Lamu Archipelago (near Kenya’s northern coast), following a joint survey of the area by the Navies of the two countries.
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Correct Answer: Kenya
India has handed over to Kenya 100 nautical charts covering the general coastal area around the Lamu Archipelago (near Kenya’s northern coast), following a joint survey of the area by the Navies of the two countries.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Under the foreign trade policy of India, the import of Red Sanders, an endemic tree species, is prohibited, while export is restricted. Which country has imported the highest from India?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: China
China remains the largest importer with more than 13,618 tonnes of the products, followed by Hong Kong (5,215 tonnes) and Singapore (216 tonnes).
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Correct Answer: China
China remains the largest importer with more than 13,618 tonnes of the products, followed by Hong Kong (5,215 tonnes) and Singapore (216 tonnes).
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which country announced the removal of the British monarchy from its banknotes?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Australia
Australia is removing the British monarchy from its banknotes. The nation’s central bank said on Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.
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Correct Answer: Australia
Australia is removing the British monarchy from its banknotes. The nation’s central bank said on Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Honiara is the capital city of which country?
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Explanation:
The U.S. opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific. The embassy in the capital, Honiara, is starting small, with a charge d’affaires, a couple of State Department staff and a handful of local employees.
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The U.S. opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific. The embassy in the capital, Honiara, is starting small, with a charge d’affaires, a couple of State Department staff and a handful of local employees.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Who of the following has not scored a hundred in all formats of cricket?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Shubman Gill became the fifth Indian to score hundreds in all formats, joining Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, K.L. Rahul and Virat Kohli in this elite list. Across nations, only Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad achieved this feat at a younger age (22 years, 127 days).
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Correct Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Shubman Gill became the fifth Indian to score hundreds in all formats, joining Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, K.L. Rahul and Virat Kohli in this elite list. Across nations, only Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad achieved this feat at a younger age (22 years, 127 days).
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
In which year did the Sumdorong Chu stand-off between India and China?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1986
The 1986 Sumdorong Chu stand-off taught us that patience is the name of the game, as it took seven-eight years to sort out.
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Correct Answer: 1986
The 1986 Sumdorong Chu stand-off taught us that patience is the name of the game, as it took seven-eight years to sort out.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Name the scheme that provides for settlement of disputed tax, interests, penalty or fees in relation to an assessment or reassessment order on payment of 100% of the disputed tax and 25% of the disputed penalty or interest or fee.
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Explanation:
Vivad Se Vishwas scheme provides for settlement of disputed tax, interests, penalty or fees in relation to an assessment or reassessment order on payment of 100% of the disputed tax and 25% of the disputed penalty or interest or fee.
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Vivad Se Vishwas scheme provides for settlement of disputed tax, interests, penalty or fees in relation to an assessment or reassessment order on payment of 100% of the disputed tax and 25% of the disputed penalty or interest or fee.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
In the tourism sector, State capitals will be expected to set up _________ to showcase handicrafts and products with geographical indication (GI) status.
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Unity Malls
States will be encouraged to set up a Unity Mall in their capitals, or the most prominent tourism centre, or the financial capital.
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Correct Answer: Unity Malls
States will be encouraged to set up a Unity Mall in their capitals, or the most prominent tourism centre, or the financial capital.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
With the aim of promoting clean energy and sustainable living, how much has been earmarked by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for priority capital investment?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: ₹35,000 crore
She said the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had earmarked ₹35,000 crore for “priority capital investment”, though neither her speech nor the Budget documents provided more clarity on it.
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: ₹35,000 crore
She said the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had earmarked ₹35,000 crore for “priority capital investment”, though neither her speech nor the Budget documents provided more clarity on it.
