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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsNational Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January to disseminate the Ideas and Doctrines of:
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- January 12marks the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
- National Youth Dayis celebrated on this day. Celebrated since 1984.
- The main objective is to promote rational thinking among the youth, believed to be the future of the country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/swami-vivekanandas-chicago-speech-in-1893/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- January 12marks the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
- National Youth Dayis celebrated on this day. Celebrated since 1984.
- The main objective is to promote rational thinking among the youth, believed to be the future of the country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/swami-vivekanandas-chicago-speech-in-1893/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWho had called Vivekananda the “maker of modern India”?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bosehad called Vivekananda the “maker of modern India.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/swami-vivekanandas-chicago-speech-in-1893/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bosehad called Vivekananda the “maker of modern India.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/swami-vivekanandas-chicago-speech-in-1893/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe Prabuddha Bharata, a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order started by:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Prabuddha Bharata:
- Prabuddha Bharata or Awakened India is an English-language monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order, in publication since July 1896. It carries articles and translations by monks, scholars, and other writers on humanities and social sciences including religious, psychological, historical, and cultural themes.
- It was started by none other than Swami Vivekananda back in 1896. That too, at the young age of thirty three. It is among the longest running English journals of the country. Prabuddha Bharata, there is a very powerful thought behind this name.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/swami-vivekanandas-chicago-speech-in-1893/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Prabuddha Bharata:
- Prabuddha Bharata or Awakened India is an English-language monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order, in publication since July 1896. It carries articles and translations by monks, scholars, and other writers on humanities and social sciences including religious, psychological, historical, and cultural themes.
- It was started by none other than Swami Vivekananda back in 1896. That too, at the young age of thirty three. It is among the longest running English journals of the country. Prabuddha Bharata, there is a very powerful thought behind this name.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/swami-vivekanandas-chicago-speech-in-1893/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Juvenile Justice Board is an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
- One or more than one Juvenile Justice Board(s) are established by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for each state.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Juvenile Justice Boardis an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the JJ Act, 2015. According to the division of powers, the subject of administration of criminal justice has been included in the State List (List II, Schedule VII) of the Indian Constitution. Therefore, one or more than one Juvenile Justice Board(s) are established by the State Government for each district. The Board exercises its powers and discharges functions relating to the ‘child in conflict with law’ as has been defined under Section 2(13) of this Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/the-tedious-process-of-adoption/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Juvenile Justice Boardis an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the JJ Act, 2015. According to the division of powers, the subject of administration of criminal justice has been included in the State List (List II, Schedule VII) of the Indian Constitution. Therefore, one or more than one Juvenile Justice Board(s) are established by the State Government for each district. The Board exercises its powers and discharges functions relating to the ‘child in conflict with law’ as has been defined under Section 2(13) of this Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/the-tedious-process-of-adoption/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Hague Convention, consider the following statements:
- It provides a process through which a parent can seek to have their child returned to their home country.
- The convention applies only to children below the age of sixteen.
- India has not signed the Hague Abduction Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Hague Abduction Convention specifically deals with the issue of the international abduction of children by parents.
- The convention was signed in 1980 and entered into force in 1983.
- India has not signed the Hague Abduction Convention.
- The convention applies only to children below the age of sixteen.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/the-tedious-process-of-adoption/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Hague Abduction Convention specifically deals with the issue of the international abduction of children by parents.
- The convention was signed in 1980 and entered into force in 1983.
- India has not signed the Hague Abduction Convention.
- The convention applies only to children below the age of sixteen.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/the-tedious-process-of-adoption/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is developed by World Bank.
- It uses health, education and standard of living indicators to determine the incidence and intensity of poverty experienced by a population.
- Here each indicator is given an equal weightage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was developed in 2010 by the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme and uses health, education and standard of living indicators to determine the incidence and intensity of poverty experienced by a population. Each dimension (health, education, standard of living, etc.) is typically given an equal weighting, and each indicator within the dimension is also typically weighted equally.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/how-to-read-the-latest-human-development-report/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was developed in 2010 by the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme and uses health, education and standard of living indicators to determine the incidence and intensity of poverty experienced by a population. Each dimension (health, education, standard of living, etc.) is typically given an equal weighting, and each indicator within the dimension is also typically weighted equally.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/how-to-read-the-latest-human-development-report/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Kushiyara river:
- It is a distributary of the Barakar River.
- It flows through the states of Manipur and Nagaland.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Amemorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on sharing of the waters of the Kushiyara river(distributary of the Barak river)which flows through Assam, and then on to Bangladesh.
- What is the Kushiyara agreement?
- Under the agreement, Bangladesh will be able to withdraw 153 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water from the Kushiyara which will solve the water crisis for farmers of Sylhet.
- How will Bangladesh use the water?
- The water of Kushiyara will be channelled through the Rahimpur Canal project in Sylhet.
- Rahimpur canalis the only supplier of water from the Kushiyara to the region.
- India’s objection to the Rahimpur Canal:
- Security issues: The dyke and other infrastructure along the canal interfered in border security as Kushiyara itself forms part of the border between the two sides.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-12-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Amemorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on sharing of the waters of the Kushiyara river(distributary of the Barak river)which flows through Assam, and then on to Bangladesh.
- What is the Kushiyara agreement?
- Under the agreement, Bangladesh will be able to withdraw 153 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water from the Kushiyara which will solve the water crisis for farmers of Sylhet.
- How will Bangladesh use the water?
- The water of Kushiyara will be channelled through the Rahimpur Canal project in Sylhet.
- Rahimpur canalis the only supplier of water from the Kushiyara to the region.
- India’s objection to the Rahimpur Canal:
- Security issues: The dyke and other infrastructure along the canal interfered in border security as Kushiyara itself forms part of the border between the two sides.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-12-september-2022/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘International Renewable Energy Agency’ (IRENA), consider the following statements:
- It is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy addressing needs in both industrialised and developing countries.
- It was founded in 2009 and its statute entered into force on 8 July 2010.
- The agency is headquartered in Paris, France.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)is an intergovernmental organization mandated to facilitate cooperation, advance knowledge, and promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.
- It is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy, addressing needs in both industrialised and developing countries.
- It was founded in 2009and its statute entered into force on 8 July 2010. The agency is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
- IRENA is an official United Nations observer.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-12-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)is an intergovernmental organization mandated to facilitate cooperation, advance knowledge, and promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.
- It is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy, addressing needs in both industrialised and developing countries.
- It was founded in 2009and its statute entered into force on 8 July 2010. The agency is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
- IRENA is an official United Nations observer.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-12-september-2022/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- India is the largest producer and consumer of rubber in the world.
- In India, Assam is the largest producer of natural rubber.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-12-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/12/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-12-september-2022/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Char-Chapori Culture’ was in news sometimes, here ‘Char-Chaporis’ refers to:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Char-chaporis are shifting riverine islands of the Brahmaputraand are primarily inhabited by the Muslims of Bengali-origin (pejoratively referred to as ‘Miyas’).
- A char is a floating island while chaporis are low-lying flood-prone riverbanks.
- Prone to floods and erosion, these areas are marked by low development indices. 80% of the Char population lives below poverty line.
- A UNDP Assam Human Development report from 2014 describes the char areas as suffering from “communication deficits, lack of adequate schooling facilities beyond primary, girl child marriage, poverty and illiteracy”.
- Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling (SETU) will connect start-ups in India with US-based investors, mentors and leaders.
- Interactions can be done using the mentorship portal under the Startup India initiative MAARG(Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth) Programme.
- MAARGis a single-stop solutions finder for startups in India.
- Ministry: Commerce and Industry
- India ranks globally 3rdin the startup ecosystem and also in terms of the number of Unicorns. As per the latest data, there are currently 105 unicorns.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Char-chaporis are shifting riverine islands of the Brahmaputraand are primarily inhabited by the Muslims of Bengali-origin (pejoratively referred to as ‘Miyas’).
- A char is a floating island while chaporis are low-lying flood-prone riverbanks.
- Prone to floods and erosion, these areas are marked by low development indices. 80% of the Char population lives below poverty line.
- A UNDP Assam Human Development report from 2014 describes the char areas as suffering from “communication deficits, lack of adequate schooling facilities beyond primary, girl child marriage, poverty and illiteracy”.
- Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling (SETU) will connect start-ups in India with US-based investors, mentors and leaders.
- Interactions can be done using the mentorship portal under the Startup India initiative MAARG(Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth) Programme.
- MAARGis a single-stop solutions finder for startups in India.
- Ministry: Commerce and Industry
- India ranks globally 3rdin the startup ecosystem and also in terms of the number of Unicorns. As per the latest data, there are currently 105 unicorns.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/10/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2022/
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