24th November 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Under Indian law, what is the full term for an Election Commissioner?
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Explanation:
Justice Joseph said successive governments, particularly after 2004, have “picked” people whom it knew would “never ever” get close to the full term of six years prescribed under the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act of 1991.
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Justice Joseph said successive governments, particularly after 2004, have “picked” people whom it knew would “never ever” get close to the full term of six years prescribed under the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act of 1991.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following activists accused in the Bhima Koregaon case was granted bail on November 18 by the Bombay High Court?
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Explanation:
The Bombay High Court had granted bail to Mr. (Anand) Teltumbde on November 18 while noting that the only prima facie case made out against him related to alleged association with a terror outfit and support given to it, for which the maximum punishment was imprisonment up to 10 years.
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Explanation:
The Bombay High Court had granted bail to Mr. (Anand) Teltumbde on November 18 while noting that the only prima facie case made out against him related to alleged association with a terror outfit and support given to it, for which the maximum punishment was imprisonment up to 10 years.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following institutions is India currently chairing?
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Explanation:
Some reflections on ‘India as a pole’ is perhaps appropriate at a time when India assumes the chair of the G20 and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), two institutions that are geopolitically significant today.
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Explanation:
Some reflections on ‘India as a pole’ is perhaps appropriate at a time when India assumes the chair of the G20 and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), two institutions that are geopolitically significant today.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
What is the second-leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds worldwide?
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Explanation:
Globally, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds and also the second leading cause of death for females aged 15-19 years, as per WHO estimates.
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Explanation:
Globally, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds and also the second leading cause of death for females aged 15-19 years, as per WHO estimates.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Under the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022, how long can biometric data collected from individuals be stored?
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Explanation:
In addition, provisions of other legislation, such as the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022, which allows for overzealous collection and storage of biometric data for 75 years, are in direct contrast with the principles of data minimisation and prevention of unauthorised collection of personal data.
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Explanation:
In addition, provisions of other legislation, such as the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022, which allows for overzealous collection and storage of biometric data for 75 years, are in direct contrast with the principles of data minimisation and prevention of unauthorised collection of personal data.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which Tamil nationalist party, led by Seeman, posts LTTE chief Prabhakaran as the party’s guiding force?
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Explanation:
While Tamil nationalist organisations have identified with one of the two mainstream Dravidian parties, the Seeman-led Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), which has always contested alone, seems to have had an impact on young voters.
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Explanation:
While Tamil nationalist organisations have identified with one of the two mainstream Dravidian parties, the Seeman-led Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), which has always contested alone, seems to have had an impact on young voters.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following countries is playing in the FIFA World Cup after 36 years?
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Explanation:
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday said his side has “huge respect” for Canada, which will be playing in the World Cup after 36 years. “We have huge respect for what Canada has achieved because when you finish top of the (qualifying) group ahead of teams like USA and Mexico, it’s something with substance,” he said.
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Explanation:
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday said his side has “huge respect” for Canada, which will be playing in the World Cup after 36 years. “We have huge respect for what Canada has achieved because when you finish top of the (qualifying) group ahead of teams like USA and Mexico, it’s something with substance,” he said.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which alloy is used to make stainless steel?
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Explanation:
It is thus possible to make a knife of ordinary steel stainless without employment of stainless steel, which is a somewhat expensive form of steel because of the employment of chromium and other alloys in the actual process of steel making.
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Explanation:
It is thus possible to make a knife of ordinary steel stainless without employment of stainless steel, which is a somewhat expensive form of steel because of the employment of chromium and other alloys in the actual process of steel making.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
In which year was the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force opened to women?
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Explanation:
This number includes 15 fighter pilots, and 53 transport and helicopter pilots each. The fighter stream of IAF was opened for women in 2016.
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Explanation:
This number includes 15 fighter pilots, and 53 transport and helicopter pilots each. The fighter stream of IAF was opened for women in 2016.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
What function are the Russian nuclear-powered ships Yakutia, Arktika, Sibir and Chukotka built to serve?
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Explanation:
The 173.3-metre Yakutia, with a displacement of up to 33,540 tonnes, can smash through ice of up to three metres. It will enter service in 2024. Two other icebreakers in the same series, the Arktika and the Sibir, are already in service, and another, the Chukotka, is scheduled for 2026.
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Explanation:
The 173.3-metre Yakutia, with a displacement of up to 33,540 tonnes, can smash through ice of up to three metres. It will enter service in 2024. Two other icebreakers in the same series, the Arktika and the Sibir, are already in service, and another, the Chukotka, is scheduled for 2026.
