09th December 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Under the electoral bonds scheme to receive political donations, a party is eligible to receive electoral bonds if it secured not less than what percentage of votes polled in the last general election or State Assembly election?
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Explanation:
Only political parties that are registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and which secured not less than 1% of votes polled in the last general election or State Assembly election, are eligible to receive electoral bonds.
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Only political parties that are registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and which secured not less than 1% of votes polled in the last general election or State Assembly election, are eligible to receive electoral bonds.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
What is the ancient name for the independent kingdom of Manipur?
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Explanation:
In 1709, a Hindu missionary named Shantidas Gosai came to Kangleipak, the ancient name for the independent kingdom of Manipur, to spread Vaishnavism.
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In 1709, a Hindu missionary named Shantidas Gosai came to Kangleipak, the ancient name for the independent kingdom of Manipur, to spread Vaishnavism.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
How much does neighbouring Sri Lanka owe in total to China?
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Explanation:
Sri Lanka owes $7.4 billion to China, a nearly $20 trillion economy, Mr. Rasamanickam’s pointed out, contending: “If China was a true friend, it would agree to either write off this debt or at least help restructure it”.
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Explanation:
Sri Lanka owes $7.4 billion to China, a nearly $20 trillion economy, Mr. Rasamanickam’s pointed out, contending: “If China was a true friend, it would agree to either write off this debt or at least help restructure it”.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Scientists have found two new minerals in an iron-based meteorite that landed in which country years ago? The new minerals have been named elaliite and elkinstantonite, while the locals have been calling the meteorite ‘Nightfall’.
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Researchers have identified two, possibly even three, new minerals in a huge iron-based meteorite that landed in Somalia.
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Researchers have identified two, possibly even three, new minerals in a huge iron-based meteorite that landed in Somalia.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
How much salt consumption does the World Health Organisation recommend per person per day?
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Explanation:
The WHO recommends only 5 gm of salt per day. The recent study points to the immense benefit of avoiding salt on the table.
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Explanation:
The WHO recommends only 5 gm of salt per day. The recent study points to the immense benefit of avoiding salt on the table.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
India is home to 60% of the Asian species of this animal. It is still listed as ‘endangered’ in the IUCN red list. Human conflicts with this animal have also increased- on average, about 500 humans and 100 of these animals are killed every year in the country in such confrontations. Which animal is being referred to?
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Explanation:
On an average, about 500 humans and 100 elephants are killed every year across the country in such confrontations.
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On an average, about 500 humans and 100 elephants are killed every year across the country in such confrontations.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
India is home to 60% of the Asian species of this animal. It is still listed as ‘endangered’ in the IUCN red list. Human conflicts with this animal have also increased- on average, about 500 humans and 100 of these animals are killed every year in the country in such confrontations. Which animal is being referred to?
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Explanation:
On an average, about 500 humans and 100 elephants are killed every year across the country in such confrontations.
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Explanation:
On an average, about 500 humans and 100 elephants are killed every year across the country in such confrontations.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The FIFA World Cup will increase in size to 48 participating teams compared to the current number from 2026. How many teams participated in the current tournament?
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The current number is 32.
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The current number is 32.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which country/countries are set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
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Explanation:
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will feature 48 teams, a significant increase from the current 32.
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Explanation:
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will feature 48 teams, a significant increase from the current 32.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Who is the current President of Israel?
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Explanation:
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived on Sunday in Bahrain, the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the small Gulf kingdom since the two countries normalised relations in 2020.
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Explanation:
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived on Sunday in Bahrain, the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the small Gulf kingdom since the two countries normalised relations in 2020.
