Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2022
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1. Question
Mitra Mela during indian national movement was started by
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Vinayak Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Savarkar started Mitra Mela, a revolutionary secret society in Nasik in 1899.It was one among several such melas (revolutionary societies) functioning in Maharashtra at that time, which believed in the overthrow of British rule through armed rebellion.
In 1904, in a meeting attended by 200 members from various towns in Maharashtra, Vinayak Savarkar renamed it Abhinav Bharat.
He was also involved in the Swadeshi movement and later joined Tilak’s Swaraj Party. His instigating patriotic speeches and activities incensed the British Government.
As a result the British Government withdrew his B.A. degree.
Savarkar was a radical and his Hindutva too was a radical break in the Hindu thought: anti-caste, reformist, modernist and futuristic. It was a modern Hindu response to the modern worldIn June 1906, Veer Savarkar, left for London to become Barrister. However, once in London, he united and inflamed the Indian students in England against British rule in India. He founded the Free India Society. The Society celebrated important dates on the
Indian calendar including festivals, freedom movement landmarks, and was dedicated to furthering discussion about Indian freedom.In 1908, brought out an authentic informative researched work on The Great Indian Revolt, which the British termed as “Sepoy Mutiny” of 1857. The book was called “The Indian War of Independence 1857”.
Vinayak Savarkar was a president of Hindu Mahasabha from 1937 to 1943. When congress ministries offered resignation on 22nd oct 1939, Hindu mahaasabha under his leadership cooperated with Muslim league to form government in provinces like Sindh, Bengal and NWFP.
Veer Savarkar also founded the two-nation theory in his book ‘Hindutva’ calling Hindus and Muslims two separate nations.
A fierce critic of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Mahatma Gandhi; Savarkar opposed the ‘Quit India Movement’ and later objected to INC’s acceptance of Indian partition. He proposed the co-existence of two nations in one country.
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Vinayak Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Savarkar started Mitra Mela, a revolutionary secret society in Nasik in 1899.It was one among several such melas (revolutionary societies) functioning in Maharashtra at that time, which believed in the overthrow of British rule through armed rebellion.
In 1904, in a meeting attended by 200 members from various towns in Maharashtra, Vinayak Savarkar renamed it Abhinav Bharat.
He was also involved in the Swadeshi movement and later joined Tilak’s Swaraj Party. His instigating patriotic speeches and activities incensed the British Government.
As a result the British Government withdrew his B.A. degree.
Savarkar was a radical and his Hindutva too was a radical break in the Hindu thought: anti-caste, reformist, modernist and futuristic. It was a modern Hindu response to the modern worldIn June 1906, Veer Savarkar, left for London to become Barrister. However, once in London, he united and inflamed the Indian students in England against British rule in India. He founded the Free India Society. The Society celebrated important dates on the
Indian calendar including festivals, freedom movement landmarks, and was dedicated to furthering discussion about Indian freedom.In 1908, brought out an authentic informative researched work on The Great Indian Revolt, which the British termed as “Sepoy Mutiny” of 1857. The book was called “The Indian War of Independence 1857”.
Vinayak Savarkar was a president of Hindu Mahasabha from 1937 to 1943. When congress ministries offered resignation on 22nd oct 1939, Hindu mahaasabha under his leadership cooperated with Muslim league to form government in provinces like Sindh, Bengal and NWFP.
Veer Savarkar also founded the two-nation theory in his book ‘Hindutva’ calling Hindus and Muslims two separate nations.
A fierce critic of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Mahatma Gandhi; Savarkar opposed the ‘Quit India Movement’ and later objected to INC’s acceptance of Indian partition. He proposed the co-existence of two nations in one country.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the context of role of Tropical easterly jet stream on Indian Monsoons, consider the following statements:
1. These streams play an important role in the reversal of upper air circulation patterns.
2. The streams steer the tropical depressions into India.
3. The tracks of these streams in India are the areas of highest rainfall in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following countries are members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
1) Bulgaria
2) Poland
3) United States
4) Canada
Select the code from the following options:CorrectThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed in 1949.
Its members:
Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States.IncorrectThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed in 1949.
Its members:
Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan with an aim to ensure piped water supply to all rural households by 2024.
2. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched to accelerate progress on water conservation activities in the most water stressed blocks and districts of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Vision of the mission is to make every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality through functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate states/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc
IncorrectAnswer: D
Vision of the mission is to make every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality through functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate states/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following country is not part of the drainage basin of the river Nile?
CorrectAnswer: A
The drainage basin of the Nile river covers 11 countries: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya,
Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.
IncorrectAnswer: A
The drainage basin of the Nile river covers 11 countries: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya,
Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.
