06th January Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Prajjwala Challenge’?
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Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge.
Under the challenge, ideas are invited from individuals, Enterprises, Start ups, Private Sector, Civil Society and others to transform the rural economy.
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Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge.
Under the challenge, ideas are invited from individuals, Enterprises, Start ups, Private Sector, Civil Society and others to transform the rural economy.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which institution has urged stock exchanges to set up Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform?
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Markets regulator SEBI has asked stock exchanges to set up an Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform
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Markets regulator SEBI has asked stock exchanges to set up an Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
What is the target for agricultural and processed food products from India for 2022-23?
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India’s agricultural and processed food products exports rose by 16 per cent in the first eight months (April-November) of the current financial year 2022-23 on an annual basis.
For the year 2022-23, an export target of $23.56 billion has been fixed for the agricultural and processed food products basket. At present, the agricultural exports attained 74 per cent of its annual export target.
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India’s agricultural and processed food products exports rose by 16 per cent in the first eight months (April-November) of the current financial year 2022-23 on an annual basis.
For the year 2022-23, an export target of $23.56 billion has been fixed for the agricultural and processed food products basket. At present, the agricultural exports attained 74 per cent of its annual export target.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which Department under the ‘Ministry of Finance’ notifies changes in rates on small savings schemes?
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Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance notifies changes in rates on small savings schemes.
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Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance notifies changes in rates on small savings schemes.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which state organises the world’s largest open-air theatre ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival?
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The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival, considered to be the world’s largest open-air theatre, began in the Western Odisha town of Bargarh.
The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ came into existence in Bargarh in 1947-48 as part of the celebration of the country’s Independence. It is celebrated annually and episodes related to Hindu God Krishna is presented through folk art forms.
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The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival, considered to be the world’s largest open-air theatre, began in the Western Odisha town of Bargarh.
The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ came into existence in Bargarh in 1947-48 as part of the celebration of the country’s Independence. It is celebrated annually and episodes related to Hindu God Krishna is presented through folk art forms.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which Asian country has officially recognised e-Sports as part of multi-sports events?
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The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution amended the rules governing E-sports.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Sports Ministry are asked to include ‘e-Sports as part of multi-sports events’.
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The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution amended the rules governing E-sports.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Sports Ministry are asked to include ‘e-Sports as part of multi-sports events’.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognised the ‘Nijaat’ Campaign of which state Police?
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International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), US-based international organisation has selected ‘Nijaat’ campaign of Chhattisgarh police for ‘Leadership in Crime Prevention’ in the institutional category.
The anti-drug and illicit liquor campaign was launched by the Chhattisgarh police includes tough action against businesses of illegal drugs or narcotics, public awareness, and extending support in counselling and rehabilitation.
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International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), US-based international organisation has selected ‘Nijaat’ campaign of Chhattisgarh police for ‘Leadership in Crime Prevention’ in the institutional category.
The anti-drug and illicit liquor campaign was launched by the Chhattisgarh police includes tough action against businesses of illegal drugs or narcotics, public awareness, and extending support in counselling and rehabilitation.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
What is the name of the difference between the total revenue and total expenditures of a country in a year?
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Fiscal Deficit is the difference between the total revenue and total expenditures of a country in a year.
The Fiscal Deficit at the end of November touched 59 per cent of the full year budget estimate. According to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the fiscal deficit was ₹978,154 crore in the April-November period 2022-23.
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Fiscal Deficit is the difference between the total revenue and total expenditures of a country in a year.
The Fiscal Deficit at the end of November touched 59 per cent of the full year budget estimate. According to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the fiscal deficit was ₹978,154 crore in the April-November period 2022-23.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Where is the ‘Institute of Veterinary Biological Products (IVBP)’ located?
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The government signed a pact with the Pune-based Institute of Veterinary Biological Products (IVBP) for commercial production of ‘Lumpi-ProVac’ vaccine.
It is an indigenously developed vaccine for the control of lumpy skin disease in cattle. At present Goat Pox vaccine is used for controlling Lumpy Skin Disease in animals. ICAR-NRCE, Haryana, in collaboration with ICAR- IVRI, Uttar Pradesh developed the vaccine named Lumpi-ProVac.
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The government signed a pact with the Pune-based Institute of Veterinary Biological Products (IVBP) for commercial production of ‘Lumpi-ProVac’ vaccine.
It is an indigenously developed vaccine for the control of lumpy skin disease in cattle. At present Goat Pox vaccine is used for controlling Lumpy Skin Disease in animals. ICAR-NRCE, Haryana, in collaboration with ICAR- IVRI, Uttar Pradesh developed the vaccine named Lumpi-ProVac.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
As per a recent UN survey, which region has the highest unemployment rate in the world?
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According to the latest UN survey, the Arab region registered a 12 per cent unemployment rate in 2022, which is the highest in the world.
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According to the latest UN survey, the Arab region registered a 12 per cent unemployment rate in 2022, which is the highest in the world.
