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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe Brasilia Declaration, which was sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Brasilia Declaration, adopted at the second global high-level conference on road safety held in Brazil, lays down recommendations on strengthening existing legislations, adopting sustainable transport and strengthening the post-crash response.
- In the declaration, participants reasserted their commitment to reducing the deaths caused due to traffic accidents to half by the year 2020.
- This target was set under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Brasilia Declaration, adopted at the second global high-level conference on road safety held in Brazil, lays down recommendations on strengthening existing legislations, adopting sustainable transport and strengthening the post-crash response.
- In the declaration, participants reasserted their commitment to reducing the deaths caused due to traffic accidents to half by the year 2020.
- This target was set under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsNavtej Singh Johar and others Vs Union of India, in this case Supreme Court give importance judgment related with:
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Navtej Singh Johar & Ors. v. Union of India thr. Secretary Ministry of Law and Justice (2018) is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that decriminalized all consensual sex among adults, including homosexual sex.
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Navtej Singh Johar & Ors. v. Union of India thr. Secretary Ministry of Law and Justice (2018) is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that decriminalized all consensual sex among adults, including homosexual sex.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsA report titled ‘Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World’ has been recently released by the
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A report titled ‘Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World’ has been recently released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
- This first-ever ILO global report on working time focuses on the actual number of hours of work, working-time arrangements and their implications for work-life balance.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A report titled ‘Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World’ has been recently released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
- This first-ever ILO global report on working time focuses on the actual number of hours of work, working-time arrangements and their implications for work-life balance.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsSagol Kangjei, an indigenous game of Manipur is similar to the modern day sports of:
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Modern polo is said to have originated from Sagol Kangjei, a sport indigenous to Manipur, in which players ride horses, specifically the Manipur Ponies, which are referenced in records dating back to the 14th century.
- Marjing is considered the God of polo and features a pony as his carrier.
- The Lai-Haraoba festival of the state depicts the life and times of Khori-phaba, the polo-playing god of sports.
- The Manipur Pony is one of five recognised equine breeds of India and has a powerful cultural significance for Manipuri society.
- The Marjing Polo Complex has been developed as a way to conserve the Manipur Pony.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Modern polo is said to have originated from Sagol Kangjei, a sport indigenous to Manipur, in which players ride horses, specifically the Manipur Ponies, which are referenced in records dating back to the 14th century.
- Marjing is considered the God of polo and features a pony as his carrier.
- The Lai-Haraoba festival of the state depicts the life and times of Khori-phaba, the polo-playing god of sports.
- The Manipur Pony is one of five recognised equine breeds of India and has a powerful cultural significance for Manipuri society.
- The Marjing Polo Complex has been developed as a way to conserve the Manipur Pony.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
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- It is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
- It has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program to meet the electronic tolling requirements of the Indian market.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.
- S2: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program to meet the electronic tolling requirements of the Indian market.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.
- S2: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program to meet the electronic tolling requirements of the Indian market.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI):
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- It is an instant real-time payment system jointly developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
- It caters to the “Peer to Peer” collect request which can be scheduled and paid as per requirement and convenience.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of India facilitating inter-bank transactions. The interface is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and works by instantly transferring funds between two bank accounts on a mobile platform.
- It also caters to the “Peer to Peer” collect request which can be scheduled and paid as per requirement and convenience.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of India facilitating inter-bank transactions. The interface is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and works by instantly transferring funds between two bank accounts on a mobile platform.
- It also caters to the “Peer to Peer” collect request which can be scheduled and paid as per requirement and convenience.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to marine biodiversity in India, what is special about “zebrafish”, sometimes seen in the news?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Zebrafish – a tiny freshwater fish barely 2-3 cm long can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within a short time period. Found in South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name Danio.
- Zebrafish is a small (2-3 cm long) freshwater fish found in the tropical and subtropical regions. The fish is native to South Asia’s Indo-Gangetic plains, where they are mostly found in the paddy fields and even in stagnant water and streams. The fish become adults at three months and survive 2-3 years in a laboratory condition. This fish’s unique characteristics lie in its transparency during its embryonic stages, allowing observing all organs, including beating heart and blood circulation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Zebrafish – a tiny freshwater fish barely 2-3 cm long can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within a short time period. Found in South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name Danio.
- Zebrafish is a small (2-3 cm long) freshwater fish found in the tropical and subtropical regions. The fish is native to South Asia’s Indo-Gangetic plains, where they are mostly found in the paddy fields and even in stagnant water and streams. The fish become adults at three months and survive 2-3 years in a laboratory condition. This fish’s unique characteristics lie in its transparency during its embryonic stages, allowing observing all organs, including beating heart and blood circulation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsSunni Dam project is being executed on the
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsIndira point is located in the southern part of which of the following islands?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-january-2023/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
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- TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP. So, 1 is wrong.
- TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- Statement 2: It is working globally on the Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP. So, 1 is wrong.
- TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- Statement 2: It is working globally on the Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
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