QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,15 January 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsArrange the following seas from east to west
- Java sea
- Flores sea
- Banda sea
- Arafura sea
Select the correct answer
Correct
Solution – B
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Solution – B
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsMishmi is a tribe belonging to
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Solution – A
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- Arunachal Pradesh – Abor, Mishmi, Apatani etc
- Manipur – Sema, Tangkhul etc
- Meghalaya – Chakma, Garo etc
- Mizoram – Khasi, Jantia, Kuki etc
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Solution – A
Explanation
- Arunachal Pradesh – Abor, Mishmi, Apatani etc
- Manipur – Sema, Tangkhul etc
- Meghalaya – Chakma, Garo etc
- Mizoram – Khasi, Jantia, Kuki etc
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Hunar Haats
1.Hunar Haatsprovide a platform to artisans and craftsmen to display their rich heritage and skill.
2.Hunar Haatsare organised by Ministry of Culture.
- National Minority Finance Development Corporation provide financial aid to the artisans and craftsmen.
Select the correct code:
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Solution: b)
Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.
The USTTAD scheme aims at preserving & promoting the rich heritage of the traditional arts & crafts of the Minority communities.
Hunar Haats provide a platform to master artisans and craftsmen to display their rich heritage and skill, on the other hand these exhibitions bring both domestic and international markets to the artisans and craftsmen, empowering them with various resources. The National Minority Finance Development Corporation also supports them with financial aid/ loans etc.
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Solution: b)
Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.
The USTTAD scheme aims at preserving & promoting the rich heritage of the traditional arts & crafts of the Minority communities.
Hunar Haats provide a platform to master artisans and craftsmen to display their rich heritage and skill, on the other hand these exhibitions bring both domestic and international markets to the artisans and craftsmen, empowering them with various resources. The National Minority Finance Development Corporation also supports them with financial aid/ loans etc.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsArrange the following seas from west to East
- Kara sea
- Laptev sea
- Chukchi sea
- East Siberian sea
Select the correct options
Correct
Solution – A
Explanation
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Solution – A
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsOne family one job scheme which entitles one government job for every family was recently announced by which state
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Solution: c)
Sikkim has announced the One family one job scheme to provide employment to the youth of Sikkim.
The scheme entitles one government job for every family in the state.
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Solution: c)
Sikkim has announced the One family one job scheme to provide employment to the youth of Sikkim.
The scheme entitles one government job for every family in the state.
