12 June 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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In which State are the Jamui gold reserves located?
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The Bihar government has decided to accord permission for exploration of the “country’s largest” gold reserve in the Jamui district. As per a Geological Survey of India survey, around 222.88 million tonnes of the gold reserve, including 37.6 tonnes of the mineral-rich ore, are present in the district
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The Bihar government has decided to accord permission for exploration of the “country’s largest” gold reserve in the Jamui district. As per a Geological Survey of India survey, around 222.88 million tonnes of the gold reserve, including 37.6 tonnes of the mineral-rich ore, are present in the district
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
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Which of the following are not a part of Gulf Cooperation Council ?
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The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council, is a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council, is a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Where in the world is the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center located?
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The trio blasted off in a Long March-2F rocket at 0814 IMT from the Jiuquan launch centre in northwestern China’s Gobi desert, said broadcaster CCTV.
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The trio blasted off in a Long March-2F rocket at 0814 IMT from the Jiuquan launch centre in northwestern China’s Gobi desert, said broadcaster CCTV.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which water body is considered as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon?
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The Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, has 176 fishing cats, according to a census conducted by the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration with the Fishing Cat Project (TFCP).
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The Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, has 176 fishing cats, according to a census conducted by the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration with the Fishing Cat Project (TFCP).
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which is the designated nodal body for the Interpol in India?
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The CBI is the designated nodal body for the Interpol in India. It works in close coordination with the Interpol and other member countries for the sharing of inputs related to trans-national crimes and persons wanted by enforcement agencies across the world
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The CBI is the designated nodal body for the Interpol in India. It works in close coordination with the Interpol and other member countries for the sharing of inputs related to trans-national crimes and persons wanted by enforcement agencies across the world
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which of following is not a member state of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation?
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June 6 marked the completion of 25 years since the 1997 Bangkok Declaration launched a modest grouping (of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand), with the acronym, BIST-EC. Three countries (Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar) joined it later to make it the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
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June 6 marked the completion of 25 years since the 1997 Bangkok Declaration launched a modest grouping (of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand), with the acronym, BIST-EC. Three countries (Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar) joined it later to make it the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
It is one of the oldest private sector banks in the country to receive the nod and final observations from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its proposed initial public offering. Name the bank.
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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, one of the oldest private sector banks in the country, has received the nod and final observations from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its proposed initial public offering
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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, one of the oldest private sector banks in the country, has received the nod and final observations from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its proposed initial public offering
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The World Trade Organisation’s 12th ministerial conference or MC12 would take place in which city?
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ith just over a week to go before the World Trade Organisation holds its 12th ministerial conference, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that she expects India to be engaging with “intentionality” at the conference. There are a number of big ticket items on the table at the MC12 in Geneva, including a Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics – India and South Africa had proposed this initiative in October 2020.
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ith just over a week to go before the World Trade Organisation holds its 12th ministerial conference, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that she expects India to be engaging with “intentionality” at the conference. There are a number of big ticket items on the table at the MC12 in Geneva, including a Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics – India and South Africa had proposed this initiative in October 2020.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which article of the Indian constitution stipulates the formation of the GST Council and its functions?
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Article 279A stipulates the creation of the GST Council and its functions
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Article 279A stipulates the creation of the GST Council and its functions
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
In the State Food Safety Index this year, which State stood first among the smaller States?
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Tamil Nadu topped the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) this year, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra. Among the smaller States, Goa stood first, followed by Manipur and Sikkim
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Tamil Nadu topped the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) this year, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra. Among the smaller States, Goa stood first, followed by Manipur and Sikkim
