Current Affairs Quiz 21 February 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 21 February 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about Harike Wetland are correct?
1. The Harike Wetland situated in Haryana state
2. It is one of the smallest wetland in northern India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is situated in Punjab and it is largest wetland in northern India.
• Days before the Punjab Wildlife Department starts its annual water bird census, there has been rare sighting of some migratory birds which have come from as far as Central Asia and Africa. With all four state wetlands witnessing a higher turnout of migratory birds, the department sighted the common merganser, seen for the first time in the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is situated in Punjab and it is largest wetland in northern India.
• Days before the Punjab Wildlife Department starts its annual water bird census, there has been rare sighting of some migratory birds which have come from as far as Central Asia and Africa. With all four state wetlands witnessing a higher turnout of migratory birds, the department sighted the common merganser, seen for the first time in the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sustainable (ZED) Certification,
consider the following statements:
1. It aims to reduce wastage, increase productivity and save energy for MSMEs.
2. All MSMEs registered with the UDYAM registration portal are eligible to participate in it.
3. No financial assistance / subsidy is provided under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
There will be an additional subsidy of 10% for the MSMEs owned by Women/SC/ST
Entrepreneurs OR MSMEs in NER/Himalayan/LWE/Island territories/aspirational
districts. So, statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
There will be an additional subsidy of 10% for the MSMEs owned by Women/SC/ST
Entrepreneurs OR MSMEs in NER/Himalayan/LWE/Island territories/aspirational
districts. So, statement 3 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
As per extant FDI Policy, 100% FDI is allowed in which of the following sectors of agriculture through automatic route?
1. Development and Production of seeds
2. Services related to agro and allied sectors
3. Palm Oil plantations
4. Multi-Brand retail in the agricultural sector
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
FDI in Multi-Brand retail is also permitted up to 51% through the Government route in the agricultural
sector with some conditions.IncorrectAnswer: A
FDI in Multi-Brand retail is also permitted up to 51% through the Government route in the agricultural
sector with some conditions. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Digital Market Act and the Digital Services Act, sometimes seen in news, are related to which of the following?
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In the context of economics, ‘Soft landing’ is:
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
