07th January 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following is a biblical name for the West Bank?
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Explanation:
“The Jewish people have an exclusive and unquestionable right to all areas of the Land of Israel,” the document states, also citing the coalition’s commitment to “advance and develop settlements in all parts of the land of Israel,” including “Judea and Samaria,” the biblical names for the West Bank.
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“The Jewish people have an exclusive and unquestionable right to all areas of the Land of Israel,” the document states, also citing the coalition’s commitment to “advance and develop settlements in all parts of the land of Israel,” including “Judea and Samaria,” the biblical names for the West Bank.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Temple Mount is the Jewish name for which site?
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Explanation:
“The Temple Mount is open to all,” Mr. Ben-Gvir said on Twitter, using the Jewish name for the site. An accompanying photograph showed him strolling at the periphery of the compound, surrounded by a clutch of bodyguards and flanked by a fellow Orthodox Jew.
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Explanation:
“The Temple Mount is open to all,” Mr. Ben-Gvir said on Twitter, using the Jewish name for the site. An accompanying photograph showed him strolling at the periphery of the compound, surrounded by a clutch of bodyguards and flanked by a fellow Orthodox Jew.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which theory is Nancy Fraser associated with?
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Explanation:
(Nancy) Fraser, known for her philosophical work on the concepts of justice offered a dual perspective of ‘Recognition and Redistribution’ in order to correct the injustices in society.
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Explanation:
(Nancy) Fraser, known for her philosophical work on the concepts of justice offered a dual perspective of ‘Recognition and Redistribution’ in order to correct the injustices in society.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
The Union Cabinet recently approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. What amount of annual greenhouse gas emissions does the government expect to abate through this mission by 2030?
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Explanation:
The government expects that the initiative will help abate nearly 50 million tonnes (MT) of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and cumulatively reduce fossil fuel imports estimated at over ₹1 lakh crore.
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Explanation:
The government expects that the initiative will help abate nearly 50 million tonnes (MT) of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and cumulatively reduce fossil fuel imports estimated at over ₹1 lakh crore.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
India’s services sector showed a rise to 58.5 in the S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the month of December. What reading on this index means no change in business activity levels?
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Explanation:
A reading of 50 on the index indicates no change in business activity levels. The index rose to 58.5 last month from 56.4 in November 2022.
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Explanation:
A reading of 50 on the index indicates no change in business activity levels. The index rose to 58.5 last month from 56.4 in November 2022.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution mandated the formation of Panchayats in India at the village, block and district levels?
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Explanation:
In December 1992, Parliament passed the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments, which instituted panchayats and municipalities, respectively.
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Explanation:
In December 1992, Parliament passed the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments, which instituted panchayats and municipalities, respectively.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The song ‘Saare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’ was written by which poet?
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Explanation:
Obtrusively, India walks away from Muhammad Iqbal, the man who penned Tarana-i-Hindi, ‘Saare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’.
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Explanation:
Obtrusively, India walks away from Muhammad Iqbal, the man who penned Tarana-i-Hindi, ‘Saare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The song ‘Saare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’ was written by which poet?
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Explanation:
Obtrusively, India walks away from Muhammad Iqbal, the man who penned Tarana-i-Hindi, ‘Saare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’.
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Explanation:
Obtrusively, India walks away from Muhammad Iqbal, the man who penned Tarana-i-Hindi, ‘Saare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
In which year did the Animal Welfare Board of India vs A. Nagaraja judgment of the Supreme Court banned Jallikattu, a traditional event in Tamil Nadu involving bulls?
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Explanation:
The Supreme Court’s ban on jallikattu was imposed, through a judgment in May 2014 in the Animal Welfare Board of India vs A. Nagaraja case.
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Explanation:
The Supreme Court’s ban on jallikattu was imposed, through a judgment in May 2014 in the Animal Welfare Board of India vs A. Nagaraja case.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which section of the Indian Penal Code deals with the charge for a word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman?
