16th January Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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‘Kumarakom and Beypore’, which were selected under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme, are located in which state?
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Kumarakom in Kottayam and Beypore in Kozhikode from Kerala have been selected for development under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme.
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Kumarakom in Kottayam and Beypore in Kozhikode from Kerala have been selected for development under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
‘Centralised Receipt and Processing Center (CRPC)’ and ‘Integrated Ombudsman Scheme’ are related to which institution?
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The Reserve Bank of India recently released Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes for 2021-22. The Centralised Receipt and Processing Center (CRPC) was established by RBIunder the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021.
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The Reserve Bank of India recently released Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes for 2021-22. The Centralised Receipt and Processing Center (CRPC) was established by RBIunder the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
What is the theme of the “National Science Day 2023″?
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Union Minister of State Science & Technology; Dr Jitendra Singh released the theme for the ‘National Science Day 2023’, titled “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”.
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Union Minister of State Science & Technology; Dr Jitendra Singh released the theme for the ‘National Science Day 2023’, titled “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Bhitarkanika National Park, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
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Bhitarkanika National Park, located in Odisha, reported an increase in the number of birds to 1,39,959 birds this year compared to 1,38,107 last year.
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Bhitarkanika National Park, located in Odisha, reported an increase in the number of birds to 1,39,959 birds this year compared to 1,38,107 last year.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which institution launched a new system to measure and grade hospital performance under AB PM-JAY?
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The National Health Authority (NHA) is introducing a new system to measure and grade hospital performance under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
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The National Health Authority (NHA) is introducing a new system to measure and grade hospital performance under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
What is the estimated GDP Growth of India in 2022-23, as per the NSO first advance estimates?
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The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of National Income for the financial year 2022-23.
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The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of National Income for the financial year 2022-23.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which institution awards ‘Eat Right Station’ certification to Railway stations?
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The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to the railway stations that set benchmarks in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
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The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to the railway stations that set benchmarks in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Kilauea Volcano, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
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Kilauea Volcano, located in the Hawaii state of the USA is considered as one of the most active volcanoes on the planet.
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Kilauea Volcano, located in the Hawaii state of the USA is considered as one of the most active volcanoes on the planet.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
What is the purpose of the ‘Aamantran’ Portal, which was recently launched?
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As part of the Government’s e-governance initiative, an online Invitation Management Portal was launched
The Aamantran portal can be used to extend e-Invitations to dignitaries/guests and Online Sale of Tickets to general public for witnessing Republic day and Independence day events.
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As part of the Government’s e-governance initiative, an online Invitation Management Portal was launched
The Aamantran portal can be used to extend e-Invitations to dignitaries/guests and Online Sale of Tickets to general public for witnessing Republic day and Independence day events.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which city is the host of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention 2023?
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Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with the Presidents of Guyana and Suriname on the sidelines of the two-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Indore.
Guyana President Irfaan Ali and Surinam President Chandrikapersad Santokhi will be the chief guest and special guest of honour at this year’s conclave.
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Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with the Presidents of Guyana and Suriname on the sidelines of the two-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Indore.
Guyana President Irfaan Ali and Surinam President Chandrikapersad Santokhi will be the chief guest and special guest of honour at this year’s conclave.
