15 February 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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How much land does India’s Ministry of Defence own in the country?
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“As per the records maintained by the Defence Estates Office, Ministry of Defence owns about 17.99 lakh acres of land, of which 1.61 lakh acres of land is located within 62 notified cantonments across the country. About 16.38 lakh acres of land is spread across many pockets outside the cantonments,” a Defence Ministry statement said. Out of the 16.38 lakh acres land, about 18,000 acres is either State hired land or is proposed for deletion from records on account of transfer to other government departments
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“As per the records maintained by the Defence Estates Office, Ministry of Defence owns about 17.99 lakh acres of land, of which 1.61 lakh acres of land is located within 62 notified cantonments across the country. About 16.38 lakh acres of land is spread across many pockets outside the cantonments,” a Defence Ministry statement said. Out of the 16.38 lakh acres land, about 18,000 acres is either State hired land or is proposed for deletion from records on account of transfer to other government departments
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
The Indo-Pacific region is home to ___of the world’s population
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The Indo-Pacific is the fastest growing region in the world, accounting for two-thirds of global economic growth over the past five years and home to half the world’s population, Mr. Blinken said.
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The Indo-Pacific is the fastest growing region in the world, accounting for two-thirds of global economic growth over the past five years and home to half the world’s population, Mr. Blinken said.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which film was India’s first official submission to the Oscars?
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India’s official submission to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which gives out the Oscars, is handled by The Film Federation of India (FFI). The FFI appoints a committee to choose a film to represent India at the Oscars. India’s first submission, Mother India, was nominated and came close to winning the award.
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India’s official submission to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which gives out the Oscars, is handled by The Film Federation of India (FFI). The FFI appoints a committee to choose a film to represent India at the Oscars. India’s first submission, Mother India, was nominated and came close to winning the award.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
The RBI recently kept the repo rate unchanged at ____%
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The RBI on Thursday decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 4% and reiterated its ‘accommodative’ policy stance in a bid to ensure the economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic becomes durable and broad-based.
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The RBI on Thursday decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 4% and reiterated its ‘accommodative’ policy stance in a bid to ensure the economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic becomes durable and broad-based.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding water vapour and its impact on the Himalayas:
1.Water vapour exhibits a negative radiative effect at the top of the atmosphere (TOA), increase in overall warming in the low altitude Himalayas.
2.Precipitable water vapour (PWV) is mainly accumulated in the lower troposphere.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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New study suggests increase in warming in high altitude Himalayas due to water vapour.
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New study suggests increase in warming in high altitude Himalayas due to water vapour.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS):
1.The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Mines.
2.It is a Central Sector Scheme with the prime objective of the utilization of remote sensing technology to monitor the country’s natural resources.
3.The activities of NNRMS are coordinated at the national level by the NITI Aayog.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)
The Scheme “National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)” of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is a Central Sector Scheme.
The prime objective of NNRMS scheme is utilization of Remote Sensing Technology for Inventorization, Assessment and Monitoring of the country’s natural resources.
NNRMS activities are co-ordinated at the National level by the Planning Committee of NNRMS (PC-NNRMS) which frames guidelines for implementation of the systems and oversees the progress of remote sensing applications for natural resources management in the country.
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National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)
The Scheme “National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)” of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is a Central Sector Scheme.
The prime objective of NNRMS scheme is utilization of Remote Sensing Technology for Inventorization, Assessment and Monitoring of the country’s natural resources.
NNRMS activities are co-ordinated at the National level by the Planning Committee of NNRMS (PC-NNRMS) which frames guidelines for implementation of the systems and oversees the progress of remote sensing applications for natural resources management in the country.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the One Ocean Summit:
1.The summit is organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.
2.The objective of the scheme is to mobilise international funding to protect the ocean ecosystem.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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PM to participate in the high-level segment of One Ocean Summit.
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PM to participate in the high-level segment of One Ocean Summit.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the City of Brest:
1.It is a port city located in western France, bifurcated by the Penfeld River.
2.The city is protected from the sea by the Quelern Peninsula and the Goulet Passage.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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One Ocean Summit is being organized by France from 9-11 February, in Brest, France, in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.
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One Ocean Summit is being organized by France from 9-11 February, in Brest, France, in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Chintamani Padya Natakam:
1.It was written in 1920 by Kallakuri Narayana Rao, a social reformer to create awareness on the Devadasi system.
2.The play focuses on the main character, Chintamani a devotee of Lord Krishna, who attained salvation.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Earlier this year, the Andhra Pradesh government banned a 100-year-old play named ‘Chintamani Padya Natakam’
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Earlier this year, the Andhra Pradesh government banned a 100-year-old play named ‘Chintamani Padya Natakam’
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Vigyan Jyoti Scheme:
1.This scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2.This scheme is applicable only to girls to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
Vigyan Jyoti Scheme is launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
It is intended to create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls in high school to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education.
This program started at the school level for meritorious girls of Class IX to Class XII.
It also offers exposure for girl students from rural backgrounds to help to plan their journey from school to a job of their choice in the field of science.
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Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
Vigyan Jyoti Scheme is launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
It is intended to create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls in high school to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education.
This program started at the school level for meritorious girls of Class IX to Class XII.
It also offers exposure for girl students from rural backgrounds to help to plan their journey from school to a job of their choice in the field of science.