INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2022
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The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Mangarh massacre.
- In the Indian history, Mangarh massacre took place after the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre.
- It is referred to as the “Adivasi Jallianwala”, which saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British forces.
- The hills of Mangarh is located on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The massacre, which took place six years before Jallianwalla Bagh and is sometimes referred to as the “Adivasi Jallianwala”, saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British forces on November 17, 1913 in the hills of Mangarh on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
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Solution: c)
The massacre, which took place six years before Jallianwalla Bagh and is sometimes referred to as the “Adivasi Jallianwala”, saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British forces on November 17, 1913 in the hills of Mangarh on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Generation Unlimited (GenU) Movement.
- It is a global multi-sector partnership to meet the urgent need for expanded education, training and employment opportunities for young people, aged 10 to 24 years.
- It was launched by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- The India chapter of Generation Unlimited is YuWaah, where state governments are working to enhance young people’s access to education, skilling, and civic engagement opportunities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
UNICEF launched the global Generation Unlimited movement to meet the urgent needs of young people between the ages of 10-24, expanding learning, skill development, employment and engagement opportunities. The India chapter of Generation Unlimited – YuWaah.
UNICEF at YuWaah is working with a few state governments to enhance young people’s access to education, skilling, and civic engagement opportunities.
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Solution: c)
UNICEF launched the global Generation Unlimited movement to meet the urgent needs of young people between the ages of 10-24, expanding learning, skill development, employment and engagement opportunities. The India chapter of Generation Unlimited – YuWaah.
UNICEF at YuWaah is working with a few state governments to enhance young people’s access to education, skilling, and civic engagement opportunities.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- In India the privately-held asset reconstruction companies are set up under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act).
- Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in India can buy non-performing assets (NPAs) from banks with a combination of cash and securities.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
Privately-held asset reconstruction companies set up in 2002 under the SARFAESI Act.
As per SARFAESI, ARCs are permitted to buy NPAs from banks with a combination of cash and securities. They are expected to engage in loan-recovery activity and thus the revival of underlying businesses. Typically, they charge management fees for the securities they manage on behalf of a bank. ARCs are also permitted to sell these securities in the secondary market to qualified buyers.
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Solution: d)
Privately-held asset reconstruction companies set up in 2002 under the SARFAESI Act.
As per SARFAESI, ARCs are permitted to buy NPAs from banks with a combination of cash and securities. They are expected to engage in loan-recovery activity and thus the revival of underlying businesses. Typically, they charge management fees for the securities they manage on behalf of a bank. ARCs are also permitted to sell these securities in the secondary market to qualified buyers.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsTholpavakkoothu is a
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Solution: c)
Tholpavakkoothu, one of the oldest shadow-based temple art forms in the country, used to be a male domain until recently. In 2021 a woman member of a Tholpavakkoothu family has produced an all-woman Tholpavakkoothu show, the first ever.
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Solution: c)
Tholpavakkoothu, one of the oldest shadow-based temple art forms in the country, used to be a male domain until recently. In 2021 a woman member of a Tholpavakkoothu family has produced an all-woman Tholpavakkoothu show, the first ever.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organs of the human body can be donated?
- Heart
- Liver
- Cornea
- Kidneys
- Pancreas
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
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