06th December 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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Zojila pass, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/ UT?
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Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in ‘Operation Bison’ in 1948.
The commemoration of the day was marked by Commander Drass Brigade of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps. The Indian Army used tanks for the first time at such heights, and liberated the Zojila pass from Pakistani Intruders.
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Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in ‘Operation Bison’ in 1948.
The commemoration of the day was marked by Commander Drass Brigade of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps. The Indian Army used tanks for the first time at such heights, and liberated the Zojila pass from Pakistani Intruders.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
What is the approximate area of the annual Antarctic ozone hole, as per NASA report?
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As per the scientists of the NASA, the annual Antarctic ozone hole reached an average area of 23.2 million square kilometres between September 7 and October 13, 2022.
NASA also said that the depleted area of the ozone layer over the South Pole was slightly smaller than last year and continued the overall shrinking trend of recent years, in general.
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As per the scientists of the NASA, the annual Antarctic ozone hole reached an average area of 23.2 million square kilometres between September 7 and October 13, 2022.
NASA also said that the depleted area of the ozone layer over the South Pole was slightly smaller than last year and continued the overall shrinking trend of recent years, in general.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which institution released the Adaptation Gap Report 2022?
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The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a report titled ‘Adaptation Gap Report 2022: Too Little, Too Slow – Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk’.
The report finds that the world must urgently increase efforts to adapt to these impacts of climate change. The report also lists the progress in planning, financing, and implementing adaptation actions.
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The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a report titled ‘Adaptation Gap Report 2022: Too Little, Too Slow – Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk’.
The report finds that the world must urgently increase efforts to adapt to these impacts of climate change. The report also lists the progress in planning, financing, and implementing adaptation actions.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 350 million loan to improve road connectivity in which state?
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 350 million (about Rs 2,900 crore) loan to improve the road connectivity in Maharashtra.
The ‘Connecting Economic Clusters for Inclusive Growth in Maharashtra’ project will develop the state’s core road network. It will help connect underdeveloped rural communities with more opportunities, improve access to health and social services and improve agricultural value chains.
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 350 million (about Rs 2,900 crore) loan to improve the road connectivity in Maharashtra.
The ‘Connecting Economic Clusters for Inclusive Growth in Maharashtra’ project will develop the state’s core road network. It will help connect underdeveloped rural communities with more opportunities, improve access to health and social services and improve agricultural value chains.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
What is the theme of India’s G20 Presidency in 2022?
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The Indian Prime Minister launched the logo, theme and website for the Indian G-20 Presidency. The G20 Logo draws inspiration from the colours of India’s national flag. The Earth reflects India’s pro-planet approach to life and below the G20 logo is ‘Bharat’.
The logo has various components from an open competition held through myGov portal. The theme of India’s G20 Presidency is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth One Family One Future”. It is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad.
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The Indian Prime Minister launched the logo, theme and website for the Indian G-20 Presidency. The G20 Logo draws inspiration from the colours of India’s national flag. The Earth reflects India’s pro-planet approach to life and below the G20 logo is ‘Bharat’.
The logo has various components from an open competition held through myGov portal. The theme of India’s G20 Presidency is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth One Family One Future”. It is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which country launched the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’?
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the kingdom would contribute USD 2.5 billion to ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ over the next ten years, and host its headquarters.
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the kingdom would contribute USD 2.5 billion to ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ over the next ten years, and host its headquarters.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which country has been admitted as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) group?
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ASEAN bloc has announced that it has agreed in principle to admit East Timor as the group’s 11th member
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia are the 10 member countries of ASEAN. The half-island nation, officially called Timor Leste, was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2002, making it Asia’s youngest democracy.
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ASEAN bloc has announced that it has agreed in principle to admit East Timor as the group’s 11th member
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia are the 10 member countries of ASEAN. The half-island nation, officially called Timor Leste, was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2002, making it Asia’s youngest democracy.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
India held a ‘Economic Financial Partnership’ with which country?
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During the India-US Economic Financial Partnership, US treasury secretary Janet Yellen said that the US will pursue the ‘friendshoring’ approach of deepening economic integration with trusted trading partners like India.
This was the 9th meeting of the India-US EFP. During the sidelines of the meeting, Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that while India’s headline inflation number was in a manageable range, the government is keenly watching external factors.
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During the India-US Economic Financial Partnership, US treasury secretary Janet Yellen said that the US will pursue the ‘friendshoring’ approach of deepening economic integration with trusted trading partners like India.
This was the 9th meeting of the India-US EFP. During the sidelines of the meeting, Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that while India’s headline inflation number was in a manageable range, the government is keenly watching external factors.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which institution created a new position called ‘Professor of Practice’ (PoP)?
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The UGC has created a new position called ‘Professor of Practice’ (PoP) to enable Higher Educational Institutions to hire professional experts. It has earlier published guidelines for engaging them.
UGC has recently directed the universities to make necessary changes in their statutes to enable the engagement of Professors of Practice. The number of PoPs in a higher education institute (HEI), at any point in time, should not exceed 10 per cent of the sanctioned posts.
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The UGC has created a new position called ‘Professor of Practice’ (PoP) to enable Higher Educational Institutions to hire professional experts. It has earlier published guidelines for engaging them.
UGC has recently directed the universities to make necessary changes in their statutes to enable the engagement of Professors of Practice. The number of PoPs in a higher education institute (HEI), at any point in time, should not exceed 10 per cent of the sanctioned posts.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which country recently hosted the 2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers meeting?
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India hosted the 2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers meeting under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, in New Delhi.
Agriculture Ministers of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand participated in the meeting. BIMSTEC stands for Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation.
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India hosted the 2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers meeting under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, in New Delhi.
Agriculture Ministers of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand participated in the meeting. BIMSTEC stands for Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation.
