Current Affairs Quiz 09 November 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 09 November 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to the Deep Ocean Mission, consider the following statements:
1. Government of India has also launched a ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ for exploration of polymetallic nodules in Central Indian Ocean Basin.
2. It is a mission mode project to support the Blue Economy
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
About Deep Ocean Mission:
Nodal: Ministry of Earth Sciences• Deep Ocean Mission is a mission mode project to support the Blue Economy Initiatives of the Government of India.
• Government of India has also launched a ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ for exploration of polymetallic nodules in Central Indian Ocean Basin.
○ Polymetallic nodules contain multiple metals like copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, lead, zinc, aluminium, silver, gold, and platinum etc. in variable constitutions and are precipitate of hot fluids from upwelling hot magma from the deep interior of the oceanic crust.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme and no separate allocation for States is envisaged.
• It is proposed to collaborate with non-governmental organizations for research collaboration for various components of Deep Ocean Mission.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Deep Ocean Mission:
Nodal: Ministry of Earth Sciences• Deep Ocean Mission is a mission mode project to support the Blue Economy Initiatives of the Government of India.
• Government of India has also launched a ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ for exploration of polymetallic nodules in Central Indian Ocean Basin.
○ Polymetallic nodules contain multiple metals like copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, lead, zinc, aluminium, silver, gold, and platinum etc. in variable constitutions and are precipitate of hot fluids from upwelling hot magma from the deep interior of the oceanic crust.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme and no separate allocation for States is envisaged.
• It is proposed to collaborate with non-governmental organizations for research collaboration for various components of Deep Ocean Mission. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the NABARD, consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It is a development bank focussing primarily on the rural sector of the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
About NABARD:
• It was established in 1982 on the recommendations of B. Sivaraman Committee to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• It is a development bank focussing primarily on the rural sector of the country.
• It is the apex banking institution to provide finance for Agriculture and rural development.
• It is responsible for the development of the small industries, cottage industries, and any other such village or rural projects.IncorrectAnswer: C
About NABARD:
• It was established in 1982 on the recommendations of B. Sivaraman Committee to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• It is a development bank focussing primarily on the rural sector of the country.
• It is the apex banking institution to provide finance for Agriculture and rural development.
• It is responsible for the development of the small industries, cottage industries, and any other such village or rural projects. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
“Freedom in the World Report” has been released by
CorrectAnswer: D
Incorrect - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following countries are the members of SAARC
1.Maldives
2.Mauritius
3.Afghanistan
4.Nepal
5.Mayanmar
Select the correct answer from the code given belowCorrectSolution: C
The idea of regional cooperation in South Asia was first raised in November 1980. After consultations, the foreign secretaries of the seven founding countries—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—met for the first time in Colombo in April 1981.
Afghanistan became the newest member of SAARC at the 13th annual summit in 2005.
The Headquarters and Secretariat of the Association are at Kathmandu, Nepal.IncorrectSolution: C
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5. Question
Momentum of change is an initiative by
CorrectAnswer: UN climate change secretariat
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