23rd January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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In which year did the British annexe Assam?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1826
The Ahom rule lasted for about 600 years until the British annexed Assam in 1826. Charaideo, more than 400 km east of Guwahati, was the first capital of the Ahom dynasty founded by Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
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Correct Answer: 1826
The Ahom rule lasted for about 600 years until the British annexed Assam in 1826. Charaideo, more than 400 km east of Guwahati, was the first capital of the Ahom dynasty founded by Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
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What is the river Brahmaputra known in Tibet known as?
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The Yarlung Zangbo, as the Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, originates in the Himalayas in Tibet, enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, passes through Assam and then Bangladesh, before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
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The Yarlung Zangbo, as the Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, originates in the Himalayas in Tibet, enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, passes through Assam and then Bangladesh, before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
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The Chalcolithic Age is also known by another name. What is it?
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Copper Age
According to experts, what makes Bharatpur in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal unique in terms of other Buddhist sites in the State is the presence of a large stupa, along with a monastery complex and black and red ware pottery, from the Chalcolithic or Copper Age.
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Correct Answer: Copper Age
According to experts, what makes Bharatpur in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal unique in terms of other Buddhist sites in the State is the presence of a large stupa, along with a monastery complex and black and red ware pottery, from the Chalcolithic or Copper Age.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
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What is the opposite of La Niña?
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La Niña is the opposite of El Niño, in which equatorial waters off the South American coast become unusually warmer.
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La Niña is the opposite of El Niño, in which equatorial waters off the South American coast become unusually warmer.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
What is the Mission Indradhanush related to?
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Mission Indradhanush was launched in 2014 to ramp up vaccinating the unvaccinated population. During 2017–2021, India adopted a national strategic plan for measles and rubella elimination, and introduced rubella-containing vaccine (RCV) into the routine immunisation programme, besides launching a nationwide measles-rubella supplementary immunisation activity (SIA) catch-up campaign.
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Mission Indradhanush was launched in 2014 to ramp up vaccinating the unvaccinated population. During 2017–2021, India adopted a national strategic plan for measles and rubella elimination, and introduced rubella-containing vaccine (RCV) into the routine immunisation programme, besides launching a nationwide measles-rubella supplementary immunisation activity (SIA) catch-up campaign.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which state announced special schemes for Green Tech, Rural Impact and Women-led startups?
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The Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (StartupTN) has rolled out special packages of assistance for Green Tech, Rural Impact and Women-led startups.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the initiative, which included funds earmarked under StartupTN’s flagship grant scheme, Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund (TANSEED). It also announced a 50 per cent increase in grants for startups falling under special categories. He also launched a MentorTN portal, under which budding startups can approach successful entrepreneurs, professionals and trusted subject matter experts.
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The Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (StartupTN) has rolled out special packages of assistance for Green Tech, Rural Impact and Women-led startups.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the initiative, which included funds earmarked under StartupTN’s flagship grant scheme, Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund (TANSEED). It also announced a 50 per cent increase in grants for startups falling under special categories. He also launched a MentorTN portal, under which budding startups can approach successful entrepreneurs, professionals and trusted subject matter experts.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
As per a recent UN survey, which region has the highest unemployment rate in the world?
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According to the latest UN survey, the Arab region registered a 12 per cent unemployment rate in 2022, which is the highest in the world.
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According to the latest UN survey, the Arab region registered a 12 per cent unemployment rate in 2022, which is the highest in the world.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
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India recently signed a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement’ in which country?
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India signed a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement’ (MMPA) with Austria for migration and mobility of Indian students and professionals.
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India signed a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement’ (MMPA) with Austria for migration and mobility of Indian students and professionals.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which state launched ‘Didir Suraksha Kawach and Didir Doot’ programmes?
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a fresh public outreach programme to reach out to people of the State.
Under the initiative of Didir Suraksha Kawach (Didi Protection Shield) about 3.5 lakh volunteers of the Trinamool Congress will reach out to all households of the state about government’s flagship programmes. ‘Didir Doot’ app can be downloaded to register their problems.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a fresh public outreach programme to reach out to people of the State.
Under the initiative of Didir Suraksha Kawach (Didi Protection Shield) about 3.5 lakh volunteers of the Trinamool Congress will reach out to all households of the state about government’s flagship programmes. ‘Didir Doot’ app can be downloaded to register their problems.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
What is the total investment made by the Department of Science & Technology in the Science and Technology system in 2022-23?
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The total investment made by the Department of Science & Technology in Science and Technology system in 2022-23 is Rs 6002 crore.
In the last 8 years, the investment has doubled from about Rs 2900 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 6002 crore in 2022-23. The Gross Expenditure on R&D (GERD) has increased more than three times in the last 10 years, as per the year-end review report of the Ministry.
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The total investment made by the Department of Science & Technology in Science and Technology system in 2022-23 is Rs 6002 crore.
In the last 8 years, the investment has doubled from about Rs 2900 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 6002 crore in 2022-23. The Gross Expenditure on R&D (GERD) has increased more than three times in the last 10 years, as per the year-end review report of the Ministry.