31st January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960 by the then Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru and which former President of Pakistan?
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Explanation:
In 1960, an agreement was reached between the two countries, and the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan.
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In 1960, an agreement was reached between the two countries, and the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Name the landmark case in the Supreme Court, in which the top court directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission as well as command postings in all services other than combat.
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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Babita Puniya
In a landmark judgment in the Babita Puniya case in February 2020, the Supreme Court directed that women officers in the Army be granted PC as well as command postings in all services other than combat.
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Correct Answer: Babita Puniya
In a landmark judgment in the Babita Puniya case in February 2020, the Supreme Court directed that women officers in the Army be granted PC as well as command postings in all services other than combat.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Indian Army launched a joint Training exercise ‘Cyclone – I’ with which country?
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The first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named ‘Exercise Cyclone-I’.
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The first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named ‘Exercise Cyclone-I’.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Bhopal declaration, which was seen in the news, was launched after which meeting?
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Over 300 intellectuals from India and abroad released the Bhopal Declaration after discussing the G-20 agenda in the meeting of Think-20 under G20 in Bhopal.
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Over 300 intellectuals from India and abroad released the Bhopal Declaration after discussing the G-20 agenda in the meeting of Think-20 under G20 in Bhopal.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
India is set to start supplying diesel to which country through a Friendship pipeline?
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The India-Bangladesh Friendship pipeline (IBFPL) will start supplying diesel to Bangladesh on an experimental basis for June this year.
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The India-Bangladesh Friendship pipeline (IBFPL) will start supplying diesel to Bangladesh on an experimental basis for June this year.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Gurram Jashuva, who was also known as ‘People’s Poet’ is from which state?
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Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tributes to ‘People’s poet’ Gurram Jashuva on his 127 th birth anniversary.
Jashuva used verse poetry as a weapon to wage a war against superstitions and evil of untouchability being practised in those times. He also fought against caste discrimination, poverty and economic disparities.
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Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tributes to ‘People’s poet’ Gurram Jashuva on his 127 th birth anniversary.
Jashuva used verse poetry as a weapon to wage a war against superstitions and evil of untouchability being practised in those times. He also fought against caste discrimination, poverty and economic disparities.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Chorabari glacial lake region, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
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A massive avalanche has recently occurred in the Kedar Peak area of Chorabari glacial lake region, near Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand.
As per the authorities, no increase in the water level was observed in the Saraswati River. It is a tributary of Mandakini River that flows through the Kedarnath shrine. An avalanche was reported in the same region last month.
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A massive avalanche has recently occurred in the Kedar Peak area of Chorabari glacial lake region, near Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand.
As per the authorities, no increase in the water level was observed in the Saraswati River. It is a tributary of Mandakini River that flows through the Kedarnath shrine. An avalanche was reported in the same region last month.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
‘Baltic Pipe natural gas pipeline’ which was recently opened, transports natural gas to which country?
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The Baltic Pipe natural gas pipeline was officially opened at a ceremony in Szczecin, Poland. The project was initiated by Poland in 2016 following the Crimean War, which triggered an energy crisis.
Leaders from Poland, Norway and Denmark attended the ceremony for launch of the gas transmission system, which is expected to end Poland and Europe’s dependency on Russian gas. The 900-kilometer pipeline will transport natural gas from Norway via Denmark and through Baltic Sea to Poland.
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The Baltic Pipe natural gas pipeline was officially opened at a ceremony in Szczecin, Poland. The project was initiated by Poland in 2016 following the Crimean War, which triggered an energy crisis.
Leaders from Poland, Norway and Denmark attended the ceremony for launch of the gas transmission system, which is expected to end Poland and Europe’s dependency on Russian gas. The 900-kilometer pipeline will transport natural gas from Norway via Denmark and through Baltic Sea to Poland.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which institution launched the Sustainability Perception Index (SPeX) for MSMEs?
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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Dun & Bradstreet, business decision data and analytics provider, partnered to launch a SIDBI -D&B Sustainability Perception Index (SIDBI – D&B SPeX) for MSMEs.
The customised index will be presented as a quantitative measurement for policy makers and enablers to nudge businesses towards adopting an ESG framework in their business strategy.
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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Dun & Bradstreet, business decision data and analytics provider, partnered to launch a SIDBI -D&B Sustainability Perception Index (SIDBI – D&B SPeX) for MSMEs.
The customised index will be presented as a quantitative measurement for policy makers and enablers to nudge businesses towards adopting an ESG framework in their business strategy.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which global institution has launched a USD 6 billion financing facility to tackle global food crisis?
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World Bank’s private sector investment arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a new, USD 6 billion financing facility to tackle global food crisis.
It will support sustainable production and delivery of food stocks to countries affected by food instability, by supporting private sector companies.
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World Bank’s private sector investment arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a new, USD 6 billion financing facility to tackle global food crisis.
It will support sustainable production and delivery of food stocks to countries affected by food instability, by supporting private sector companies.
