Current Affairs Quiz 12 April 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 April 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme are correct?
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the OBC category to obtain higher education by studying abroad.
2. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the implementing agency.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- b
About National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
• National Overseas Scholarship Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the low income students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans category to obtain higher education by studying abroad.
• The Scheme provides financial assistance to the selected candidates for pursuing Masters level courses and Ph.D. courses abroad in the Institutions/Universities accredited by the Government/an authorized body of that country in any fields of study.
• In each Selection Year, 125 fresh awards, subject to availability of funds, will be given under the Scheme.
• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the implementing agency.IncorrectAns;- b
About National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
• National Overseas Scholarship Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the low income students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans category to obtain higher education by studying abroad.
• The Scheme provides financial assistance to the selected candidates for pursuing Masters level courses and Ph.D. courses abroad in the Institutions/Universities accredited by the Government/an authorized body of that country in any fields of study.
• In each Selection Year, 125 fresh awards, subject to availability of funds, will be given under the Scheme.
• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the implementing agency. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The “Project – 75” sometimes seen in the news related to which of the following?
CorrectAns;- d) It is related to Submarines
IncorrectAns;- d) It is related to Submarines
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following laws/legislations consider noise as a pollutant?
1. Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974
2. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
3. Environment (Protection) Act 1986
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974, does not consider noise as a
pollutant.IncorrectAnswer: C
Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974, does not consider noise as a
pollutant. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Guru Gobind Singh Ji and choose correct one?
1. Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the son of sixth Sikh guru Hargobind, a prominent religious philosopher.
2. Guru Gobind Singh Ji named Guru Granth Sahib, the religious text of the Khalsas and the SikhsCorrectAns;- b) Only 2
• The 1st statement is incorrect.
About Guru Gobind Singh Ji
• He is tenth Sikh Gurus, his birth anniversary is commemorated based on the Nanakshahi calendar.
• He became the Sikh guru at the age of nine, following the demise of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
• He fought against the Mughals in the battle of Muktsar in 1705.
• He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s.
The Five K’s
Kesh (uncut hair),
Kanga (wooden comb),
Kara (iron or steel bracelet),
Kirpan (dagger)
Kachera (short breeches).
• These were the five articles of faith that a Khalsa must always adorn.IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2
• The 1st statement is incorrect.
About Guru Gobind Singh Ji
• He is tenth Sikh Gurus, his birth anniversary is commemorated based on the Nanakshahi calendar.
• He became the Sikh guru at the age of nine, following the demise of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
• He fought against the Mughals in the battle of Muktsar in 1705.
• He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s.
The Five K’s
Kesh (uncut hair),
Kanga (wooden comb),
Kara (iron or steel bracelet),
Kirpan (dagger)
Kachera (short breeches).
• These were the five articles of faith that a Khalsa must always adorn. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements related to India Meteorological department (IMD) are not correct?
1. It one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO
2. IMD is an agency of Ministry of science and Technology.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Science of the Government of India.
• It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology.
• IMD formed in 1875.
• IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica. Regional offices are at Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur and Pune.
• IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). It has the responsibility for forecasting, naming and distribution of warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region, including the Malacca Straits, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Persian gulf.
IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Science of the Government of India.
• It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology.
• IMD formed in 1875.
• IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica. Regional offices are at Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur and Pune.
• IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). It has the responsibility for forecasting, naming and distribution of warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region, including the Malacca Straits, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Persian gulf.
