27th November 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
How many days of unskilled are guaranteed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Act, 2005?
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Explanation:
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed in 2005, and the scheme guarantees 100 days of unskilled work per year for every rural household that wants it.
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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed in 2005, and the scheme guarantees 100 days of unskilled work per year for every rural household that wants it.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Petitioners Supriya Chakraborty (Supriyo) and Abhay Dang have filed pleas before a Supreme Court bench to recognise same-sex marriage under which law?
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Explanation:
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the government’s response to pleas to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act.
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The Supreme Court on Friday sought the government’s response to pleas to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
In 2009, developed countries pledged what amount to developing countries in climate finance annually by 2020?
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In 2009, developed countries had promised developing countries $100 billion in climate finance annually by 2020, which still remains unmet.
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In 2009, developed countries had promised developing countries $100 billion in climate finance annually by 2020, which still remains unmet.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following parties is part of the ruling coalition in Nepal?
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Explanation:
At face value, the outcome of Nepal’s general election was, expectedly, favourable to the ruling five-party alliance of the Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist-Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), Loktantrik Samajwadi Party, Nepal and Rastriya Janamorcha, which has won or established a lead in at least 87 of the 165 seats in the FPTP system and is tipped to win close to half of the 110 proportional representation seats.
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At face value, the outcome of Nepal’s general election was, expectedly, favourable to the ruling five-party alliance of the Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist-Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), Loktantrik Samajwadi Party, Nepal and Rastriya Janamorcha, which has won or established a lead in at least 87 of the 165 seats in the FPTP system and is tipped to win close to half of the 110 proportional representation seats.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
What is the seat of the Scottish Parliament called?
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Explanation:
The court argued that the devolved Parliament in Holyrood did not essentially have the power to authorise a second referendum on independence — the first being in 2014 — unless the Westminster Parliament agreed it could do so — which, unsurprisingly, in the climate of political uncertainty, it has not blessed.
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The court argued that the devolved Parliament in Holyrood did not essentially have the power to authorise a second referendum on independence — the first being in 2014 — unless the Westminster Parliament agreed it could do so — which, unsurprisingly, in the climate of political uncertainty, it has not blessed.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
What is the seat of the Scottish Parliament called?
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Explanation:
The court argued that the devolved Parliament in Holyrood did not essentially have the power to authorise a second referendum on independence — the first being in 2014 — unless the Westminster Parliament agreed it could do so — which, unsurprisingly, in the climate of political uncertainty, it has not blessed.
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The court argued that the devolved Parliament in Holyrood did not essentially have the power to authorise a second referendum on independence — the first being in 2014 — unless the Westminster Parliament agreed it could do so — which, unsurprisingly, in the climate of political uncertainty, it has not blessed.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Since which year has November 26 been celebrated as Constitution Day?
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Explanation:
After being unnoticed for long, the day began to be celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015.
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After being unnoticed for long, the day began to be celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which country has a 2021 News Media Bargaining Code that allows news businesses to bargain with social media platforms for payment?
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Explanation:
“In Australia, the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Act 2021 enables news businesses, which are eligible, to bargain with digital platforms over payment in connection with the inclusion of news services on digital platforms, and addresses the imbalances in bargaining powers between news businesses and the platforms.
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“In Australia, the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Act 2021 enables news businesses, which are eligible, to bargain with digital platforms over payment in connection with the inclusion of news services on digital platforms, and addresses the imbalances in bargaining powers between news businesses and the platforms.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
What percentage of UK’s work-related visas were granted to Indians for the year ending September 2022?
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Explanation:
Indian nationals received the largest number — 39% — of the total work-related visas granted by the United Kingdom for the year ending September 2022, an announcement from the British government has said.
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Explanation:
Indian nationals received the largest number — 39% — of the total work-related visas granted by the United Kingdom for the year ending September 2022, an announcement from the British government has said.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
What colour of badge is Elon Musk proposing for companies on Twitter?
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Explanation:
Twitter’s owner Elon Musk announced that the platform would be launching differently colored badges to distinguish between accounts. “Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates,” he tweeted.
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Twitter’s owner Elon Musk announced that the platform would be launching differently colored badges to distinguish between accounts. “Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates,” he tweeted.
