24th October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
The Odisha government, on the direction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is about to rejuvenate a small river that stopped flowing 70 years ago. The river originated from another river, the Mahanadi. What is this river called?
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Explanation:
The Sukapaika river originated from another river, the Mahanadi, near Ayatpur village. It flowed 27.5 km before meeting the Mahanadi again at Bankala.
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The Sukapaika river originated from another river, the Mahanadi, near Ayatpur village. It flowed 27.5 km before meeting the Mahanadi again at Bankala.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
In what became an unexpected public spectacle and caused a stir in China’s Communist Party Congress on Saturday, which senior leader and former President of China was escorted off the stage before voting began to change the party constitution?
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Explanation:
Just as reporters were ushered into the cavernous Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the frail former leader Hu Jintao, 79, sitting next to his successor Xi Jinping, appeared to be escorted off the stage where leaders sat.
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Just as reporters were ushered into the cavernous Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the frail former leader Hu Jintao, 79, sitting next to his successor Xi Jinping, appeared to be escorted off the stage where leaders sat.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
In radio parlance, what refers to a distress call over radio communication by pilots to the air traffic control in case of an emergency?
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Explanation:
A “mayday” call refers to a distress call over radio communication by pilots to the air traffic control in case of emergency. According to the statement, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) had received a “Mayday” call from the pilots prior to the crash.
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Explanation:
A “mayday” call refers to a distress call over radio communication by pilots to the air traffic control in case of emergency. According to the statement, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) had received a “Mayday” call from the pilots prior to the crash.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
With the Rozgar Mela (recruitment drive) launched on Saturday, how many Union government jobs has the Modi government announced it will provide?
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Explanation:
Mr. Modi launched a Rozgar Mela (recruitment drive) for 10 lakh Union government jobs through video conferencing. During the ceremony, appointment letters were handed over to 75,000 appointees in the first batch.
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Explanation:
Mr. Modi launched a Rozgar Mela (recruitment drive) for 10 lakh Union government jobs through video conferencing. During the ceremony, appointment letters were handed over to 75,000 appointees in the first batch.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which State government has said that it will not collect any fines from traffic rule violators till October 27 in view of Diwali festivities? The decision was taken so that people’s “Deepavali is not spoiled”.
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Explanation:
No fines will be collected from traffic rule violators till October 27 in view of Deepavali festivities, the Gujarat government has announced.
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No fines will be collected from traffic rule violators till October 27 in view of Deepavali festivities, the Gujarat government has announced.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has told the Uttarakhand government not to proceed with the Pakhro tiger safari project inside the Corbett Tiger Reserve. According to a Forest Survey of India (FSI) report, over how many trees were illegally felled for the project while permission was given for cutting just 163?
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Explanation:
The report had quoted a Forest Survey of India (FSI) report saying that over 6,000 trees were illegally felled to facilitate the project against the permission given for cutting 163.
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Explanation:
The report had quoted a Forest Survey of India (FSI) report saying that over 6,000 trees were illegally felled to facilitate the project against the permission given for cutting 163.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
For India’s ICC T20 World Cup match with Pakistan on Sunday, Mohammed Shami was chosen to replace which injured player?
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Explanation:
With Mohammed Shami replacing an injured Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit praised the former: “When Bumrah got injured, we wanted to have someone experienced and Shami was the right choice.
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With Mohammed Shami replacing an injured Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit praised the former: “When Bumrah got injured, we wanted to have someone experienced and Shami was the right choice.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
On an average, what percentage of their time do Indian women spend indoors?
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Explanation:
On average Indian women spend 87-89% of their time indoors, whereas men spend 71-73%.
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On average Indian women spend 87-89% of their time indoors, whereas men spend 71-73%.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
The Financial Action Task Force is the global watchdog on anti-money laundering and combating financing terrorism. When did India become a full member of FATF?
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Explanation:
India joined with ‘observer’ status in 2006 and became a full member of FATF in 2010. According to its mission statement, FATF members meet regularly to monitor various countries.
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Explanation:
India joined with ‘observer’ status in 2006 and became a full member of FATF in 2010. According to its mission statement, FATF members meet regularly to monitor various countries.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
In the 1967 general elections in India, the Congress party was voted out of how many States?
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Explanation:
In March 1967 general elections the Congress was voted out in nine states — Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. At the centre, it lost nearly 100 seats when its tally came down to 283.
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In March 1967 general elections the Congress was voted out in nine states — Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. At the centre, it lost nearly 100 seats when its tally came down to 283.
