21st December 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
According to the Union Health Ministry’s court filings in a Kerala High Court case, which type of cancer does not qualify as a matter of “national” or “extreme” urgency?
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Explanation:
Breast cancer, by the government’s estimate, is the leading cause of cancer in women in India. However, it does not qualify as a matter of “national” or “extreme” urgency in the Health Ministry’s reckoning, suggest court filings as part of an ongoing case in the Kerala High Court.
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Breast cancer, by the government’s estimate, is the leading cause of cancer in women in India. However, it does not qualify as a matter of “national” or “extreme” urgency in the Health Ministry’s reckoning, suggest court filings as part of an ongoing case in the Kerala High Court.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
The Tal Chappar sanctuary of Rajasthan is widely known for which animal?
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Explanation:
The famous Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government. The sanctuary is host to about 4,000 blackbucks.
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The famous Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government. The sanctuary is host to about 4,000 blackbucks.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
The INS Mormugao was commissioned into the Indian Navy recently. What kind of a vessel is the INS Mormugao?
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Explanation:
INS Mormugao, a stealth guided missile destroyer being built under Project-15B, was commissioned into the Indian Navy.
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INS Mormugao, a stealth guided missile destroyer being built under Project-15B, was commissioned into the Indian Navy.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, which State has the highest number of passport-holders in the country?
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Explanation:
A State-wise breakup (Chart 2) shows that Kerala had both the highest number (nearly 1.13 crore) and the highest proportion (an estimated 31.6% of the State’s population) of passport holders in the country.
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A State-wise breakup (Chart 2) shows that Kerala had both the highest number (nearly 1.13 crore) and the highest proportion (an estimated 31.6% of the State’s population) of passport holders in the country.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which Section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines criminal conspiracy?
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Explanation:
While Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), defines criminal conspiracy, Section 120B deals with punishment for the same.
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Explanation:
While Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), defines criminal conspiracy, Section 120B deals with punishment for the same.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which Union Ministry signed MoU with FIFA and AIFF to implement ‘Football4Schools’ initiative in India?
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Union Education Ministry has recently signed MoU with FIFA and AIFF for implementing ‘Football4Schools’ initiative in India.
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Union Education Ministry has recently signed MoU with FIFA and AIFF for implementing ‘Football4Schools’ initiative in India.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Ranjangaon, where the greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) is to be set up, is in which state?
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The Ministry of Electronics and IT has approved the greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) to be set up in Ranjangaon Phase III, near Pune in Maharashtra.
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The Ministry of Electronics and IT has approved the greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) to be set up in Ranjangaon Phase III, near Pune in Maharashtra.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which institution released the Adaptation Gap Report 2022?
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The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a report titled ‘Adaptation Gap Report 2022: Too Little, Too Slow – Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk’.
The report finds that the world must urgently increase efforts to adapt to these impacts of climate change. The report also lists the progress in planning, financing, and implementing adaptation actions.
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The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a report titled ‘Adaptation Gap Report 2022: Too Little, Too Slow – Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk’.
The report finds that the world must urgently increase efforts to adapt to these impacts of climate change. The report also lists the progress in planning, financing, and implementing adaptation actions.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Lovlina Bogohain and Saweety Boora, who were seen in the news, plays which sports?
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In the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman- Jordan, Indian woman pugilists Praveen Hooda, Lovlina Bogohain and Saweety Boora, Alfiya Khan claimed gold medals.
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In the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman- Jordan, Indian woman pugilists Praveen Hooda, Lovlina Bogohain and Saweety Boora, Alfiya Khan claimed gold medals.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
‘Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project’ is associated with which space agency?
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Under ‘Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project’, NASA awarded a cost-share contract to Pratt & Whitney with a total value of USD 13.1 million.
The Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project aims to improve aircraft engine combustors to ensure the future of commercial flight is more efficient and clean.
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Under ‘Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project’, NASA awarded a cost-share contract to Pratt & Whitney with a total value of USD 13.1 million.
The Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project aims to improve aircraft engine combustors to ensure the future of commercial flight is more efficient and clean.
