Current Affairs Quiz 29 September 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 29 September 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following about the ‘Application Programming Interface’ (API).
1. It is an interface that can be used to program software that interacts with an existing
application.
2. It is not applicable to Open Source applications.
3. The interface has been flagged as a ‘cyber loophole’ by the Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectCorrect Answer : A
An open source API, also called public API, is an application programming interface
made publicly available to software developers.
Open APIs are published on the internet and shared freely, allowing the owner of a
network-accessible service to give universal access to consumers.
Recently Union government has announced a new feature ‘Open API Service’ for its
contact tracing app Aarogya Setu.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
An open source API, also called public API, is an application programming interface
made publicly available to software developers.
Open APIs are published on the internet and shared freely, allowing the owner of a
network-accessible service to give universal access to consumers.
Recently Union government has announced a new feature ‘Open API Service’ for its
contact tracing app Aarogya Setu. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)
1. It is an advanced web-based monitoring system to efficiently manages the electricity data across India.
2. It works based on GPRS technology for accurate bill readings, catalysing a pan-India movement towards energy efficiency.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : d
• The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a MoU with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles.
• NATGRID to have access to database that links around 14,000 police stations.
• NATGRID is set up to track any terror suspect and prevent terrorist attacks with real-time data.
• It is a robust intelligence gathering mechanism related to immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels.
• It will have data related to all immigration entry and exit, banking and financial transactions, credit card purchases, telecom, individual taxpayers, air flyers, train travellers besides others to generate intelligence inputs.IncorrectAnswer : d
• The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a MoU with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles.
• NATGRID to have access to database that links around 14,000 police stations.
• NATGRID is set up to track any terror suspect and prevent terrorist attacks with real-time data.
• It is a robust intelligence gathering mechanism related to immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels.
• It will have data related to all immigration entry and exit, banking and financial transactions, credit card purchases, telecom, individual taxpayers, air flyers, train travellers besides others to generate intelligence inputs. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding BharatNet Project are correct?
1. It aims to facilitate the delivery of e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-banking, Internet and other services to rural India.
2. It is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Match the following indices with their publishing agencies.
1. Logistic Performance Index: World Bank
2. Trading Across Borders Doing Business Index: World Trade Organization
3. Trade Facilitation Index: OECD
4. Enabling Trade Index: UN Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectCorrect Answer : A
Answer Justification :
Justification: Correct publishing agencies include:
1. Logistic Performance Index: World Bank
2. Trading Across Borders Doing Business Index: World Bank
3. Trade Facilitation Index: OECD
4. Enabling Trade Index: World Economic ForumIncorrectCorrect Answer : A
Answer Justification :
Justification: Correct publishing agencies include:
1. Logistic Performance Index: World Bank
2. Trading Across Borders Doing Business Index: World Bank
3. Trade Facilitation Index: OECD
4. Enabling Trade Index: World Economic Forum - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In which of the following matters the powers and status of the legislative council are broadly equal to that of the legislative assembly?
1. Introduction and passage of ordinary bills.
2. Consideration of the reports of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
3. Approval of ordinances issued by the Governor.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.
