Current Affairs Quiz 13 December 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 13 December 2024 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which authority is responsible for the overall coordination of disaster management efforts at the national level under the Disaster Management Act, 2005?
CorrectAnswer: B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Explanation:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is indeed the organization responsible for the overall coordination of disaster management efforts at the national level under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.IncorrectAnswer: B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Explanation:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is indeed the organization responsible for the overall coordination of disaster management efforts at the national level under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Under which ministry does the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) operate?
CorrectAnswer:
C. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.Explanation: The DoPT operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, which is headed by the Prime Minister of India. This ministry is responsible for handling various aspects of personnel management, public grievances, and pensioners’ welfare in the Indian government.
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C. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.Explanation: The DoPT operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, which is headed by the Prime Minister of India. This ministry is responsible for handling various aspects of personnel management, public grievances, and pensioners’ welfare in the Indian government.
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3. Question
Who is the third Asian to win the FIDE World Chess Championship title?
CorrectAnswer:
D. D. Gukesh.Explanation:
Gukesh is the youngest-ever world chess champion.The match marked the first World Championship final contested between two Asian players. Gukesh is only the third Asian to win the title, following Viswanathan Anand (his mentor) and Ding Liren.IncorrectAnswer:
D. D. Gukesh.Explanation:
Gukesh is the youngest-ever world chess champion.The match marked the first World Championship final contested between two Asian players. Gukesh is only the third Asian to win the title, following Viswanathan Anand (his mentor) and Ding Liren. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
How many Union Territories in India have their own legislature?
CorrectAnswer: B. Three
Explanation:
There are three Union Territories in India that have their own legislature:
1. Delhi
2. Puducherry
3. Jammu and Kashmir
These Union Territories have a legislative assembly and function with a certain degree of autonomy similar to the states.
There are 3 Union Territories in India that do not have their own legislature:
1. Chandigarh
2. Lakshadweep
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
4. Andaman & Nicobar Island.
5. Ladakh
These Union Territories are directly governed by the Central Government through appointed administrators.IncorrectAnswer: B. Three
Explanation:
There are three Union Territories in India that have their own legislature:
1. Delhi
2. Puducherry
3. Jammu and Kashmir
These Union Territories have a legislative assembly and function with a certain degree of autonomy similar to the states.
There are 3 Union Territories in India that do not have their own legislature:
1. Chandigarh
2. Lakshadweep
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
4. Andaman & Nicobar Island.
5. Ladakh
These Union Territories are directly governed by the Central Government through appointed administrators. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, was enacted to preserve the character of religious places as they existed on which date?
CorrectB. August 15, 1947
Explanation:
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 was enacted to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. This law was introduced during the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute to prevent any new claims or conversions of religious places based on their pre-independence status. The Act ensures that the status of religious places remains unchanged to promote communal harmony and prevent disputes.IncorrectB. August 15, 1947
Explanation:
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 was enacted to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. This law was introduced during the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute to prevent any new claims or conversions of religious places based on their pre-independence status. The Act ensures that the status of religious places remains unchanged to promote communal harmony and prevent disputes.
