23rd October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
What is the state bird of Rajasthan, recently spotted across the border in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert?
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Explanation:
The recent sighting of three Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) deep in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert has given rise to speculation that the endangered birds might have flown across the international border from India’s Desert National Park (DNP)… The GIB — the State bird of Rajasthan — is considered India’s most critically endangered bird and is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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The recent sighting of three Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) deep in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert has given rise to speculation that the endangered birds might have flown across the international border from India’s Desert National Park (DNP)… The GIB — the State bird of Rajasthan — is considered India’s most critically endangered bird and is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
When was the last time India’s cricket team won an ICC event?
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Explanation:
India last won an ICC event during the 2013 Champions Trophy in England. Subsequently, the Men in Blue have faltered and it is a blemish that coach Rahul Dravid and Rohit want to address.
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India last won an ICC event during the 2013 Champions Trophy in England. Subsequently, the Men in Blue have faltered and it is a blemish that coach Rahul Dravid and Rohit want to address.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
What is the moniker conferred on Chinese President Xi Jinping by some State media outlets?
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Explanation:
While Chairman Mao was called the “great helmsman” or great leader (weida lingxiu), Mr. Xi has been referred to in some Party media outlets as the “people’s leader” (renmin lingxiu). Note: The translations are not accurate and have been placed to mislead quizzers.
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Explanation:
While Chairman Mao was called the “great helmsman” or great leader (weida lingxiu), Mr. Xi has been referred to in some Party media outlets as the “people’s leader” (renmin lingxiu). Note: The translations are not accurate and have been placed to mislead quizzers.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
By which month is coffee generally harvested in India?
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Explanation:
The KPA expects this year’s production to be down by 35%. “Coffee, which is supposed to be harvested by December, is largely damaged,” says Mandanna, who is also a former member of the Coffee Board.
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Explanation:
The KPA expects this year’s production to be down by 35%. “Coffee, which is supposed to be harvested by December, is largely damaged,” says Mandanna, who is also a former member of the Coffee Board.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking the opening of 22 rooms and a fact-finding inquiry into the history of a monument, filed by BJP member Rajneesh Singh. Which monument?
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Explanation:
The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea seeking a “fact-finding inquiry” into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms” on the monument’s premises, terming it “publicity interest litigation”.
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The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea seeking a “fact-finding inquiry” into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms” on the monument’s premises, terming it “publicity interest litigation”.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Hate speech offenders can be arrested under which of the following sections of the Indian Penal Code for causing public mischief, according to a recent Supreme Court order?
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Explanation:
The order even highlighted some of the specific provisions of the penal law under which hate speech offenders ought to be booked. These include Sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on the ground of religion), 153B (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration), 505 (public mischief), 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code.
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Explanation:
The order even highlighted some of the specific provisions of the penal law under which hate speech offenders ought to be booked. These include Sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on the ground of religion), 153B (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration), 505 (public mischief), 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
What is the name of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party?
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Explanation:
The decision is the latest twist in political wrangling that began even before Mr. (Imran) Khan’s April ouster, and is one of several legal battles being fought by him and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
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The decision is the latest twist in political wrangling that began even before Mr. (Imran) Khan’s April ouster, and is one of several legal battles being fought by him and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
In professional tennis, which country has produced the second highest number of male World No. 1s?
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Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz is the fourth Spaniard to be ranked No. 1 by the ATP since its computerised system was introduced in 1973. Only the United States has produced more male World No. 1s.
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Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz is the fourth Spaniard to be ranked No. 1 by the ATP since its computerised system was introduced in 1973. Only the United States has produced more male World No. 1s.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which is the only foreign brand in the top five of domestic sales of electric vehicles in China?
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Explanation:
The rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle market, now the world’s biggest, has perhaps been the clearest indicator of its green ambitions, with domestic brands now occupying four of the top five positions in sales and eyeing global markets. The only foreign brand in the top five in domestic sales is Tesla, while home-grown BYD is the biggest.
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Explanation:
The rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle market, now the world’s biggest, has perhaps been the clearest indicator of its green ambitions, with domestic brands now occupying four of the top five positions in sales and eyeing global markets. The only foreign brand in the top five in domestic sales is Tesla, while home-grown BYD is the biggest.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Who recently became the oldest winner of the Ballon d’Or since Stanley Matthews of England in 1956?
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Explanation:
Ancelotti, reflecting earlier this year on the phenomenal standards Karim Benzema was setting, compared him to an exquisite wine that improves with age. The 34-year-old striker (he turns 35 the day after the World Cup final in December) illustrated the truth of the compliment this week, becoming the oldest winner of the Ballon d’Or since England’s Stanley Matthews back in 1956.
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Explanation:
Ancelotti, reflecting earlier this year on the phenomenal standards Karim Benzema was setting, compared him to an exquisite wine that improves with age. The 34-year-old striker (he turns 35 the day after the World Cup final in December) illustrated the truth of the compliment this week, becoming the oldest winner of the Ballon d’Or since England’s Stanley Matthews back in 1956.
