13th January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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The Kirit Parikh Committee, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sector?
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The Kirit Parikh Committee on Gas pricing recently submitted its report to the Union Petroleum Ministry.
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The Kirit Parikh Committee on Gas pricing recently submitted its report to the Union Petroleum Ministry.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
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‘Hornbill Festival’ is the flagship cultural event of which Indian state?
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Hornbill Festival of Nagaland, also known as the ‘Festival of Festivals’, showcases Nagaland’s rich culture.
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Hornbill Festival of Nagaland, also known as the ‘Festival of Festivals’, showcases Nagaland’s rich culture.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which institution manufactures the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron- 840 Sqn (CG)
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An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron- 840 Sqn (CG), was commissioned by DG VS Pathania at ICG Air Station, Chennai. The ALH Mk-III helicopters are indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron- 840 Sqn (CG), was commissioned by DG VS Pathania at ICG Air Station, Chennai. The ALH Mk-III helicopters are indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Semeru Volcano, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
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Semeru Volcano has started erupting in Java Island, Indonesia. The eruption ahs caused huge volcanic ash and over 2,000 residents in East Java province were evacuated.
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Semeru Volcano has started erupting in Java Island, Indonesia. The eruption ahs caused huge volcanic ash and over 2,000 residents in East Java province were evacuated.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
The integrated ‘Agriculture Investment Portal’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the creation of an integrated ‘Agriculture Investment Portal’.
The Co-Chairperson of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda Gates held a meeting with the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, in New Delhi. The portal was launched during the meeting.
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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the creation of an integrated ‘Agriculture Investment Portal’.
The Co-Chairperson of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda Gates held a meeting with the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, in New Delhi. The portal was launched during the meeting.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which institution released the report titled ‘Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector’?
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The World Bank recently released a report titled ‘Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector’.
The report was released during the two-day ‘India Climate and Development Partners’ Meet’ being organised by World Bank in partnership with the Kerala government. As per the report, the country is experiencing higher temperatures that arrive earlier and stay far longer. India could become one of the first places in the world to experience heat waves that break the human survivability limit.
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The World Bank recently released a report titled ‘Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector’.
The report was released during the two-day ‘India Climate and Development Partners’ Meet’ being organised by World Bank in partnership with the Kerala government. As per the report, the country is experiencing higher temperatures that arrive earlier and stay far longer. India could become one of the first places in the world to experience heat waves that break the human survivability limit.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA) is notified as a self-regulatory body under which Union Ministry?
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Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recently approved the Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA) as a self-regulatory body for publishers of news and current affairs across India.
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Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recently approved the Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA) as a self-regulatory body for publishers of news and current affairs across India.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signed a Currency Swap Agreement with which country’s monetary authority?
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signed a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework.
This agreement will enable the MMA to make withdrawals in multiple tranches up to a maximum of USD 200 million from the RBI.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signed a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework.
This agreement will enable the MMA to make withdrawals in multiple tranches up to a maximum of USD 200 million from the RBI.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Meizotropis pellita (Patwa), which was added to IUCN Red List, belongs to which species?
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Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have been added to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have been added to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
As per the new norms announced by UGC, what is the tenure of a Under-Graduate Programme?
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University Grants Commission (UGC) announced new norms for undergraduate degrees. The draft regulations are mentioned in ‘Curriculum and credit framework for four-year undergraduate programmes'(FYUP).
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University Grants Commission (UGC) announced new norms for undergraduate degrees. The draft regulations are mentioned in ‘Curriculum and credit framework for four-year undergraduate programmes'(FYUP).
