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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) is a payments application and wallet, which allows users to make instant bank transfers.
- National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) charges users for transacting on BHIM.
- BHIM features can be availed without the internet on any mobile phone.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- S1: BHIM is not a wallet. It is a payments application which allows users to make instant bank transfers.
- S2: NPCI does not charge any user for transacting on BHIM. Kindly get in touch with your bank to ask for their charges
- S3: Dial *99# to avail features of BHIM without internet on any mobile phone.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- S1: BHIM is not a wallet. It is a payments application which allows users to make instant bank transfers.
- S2: NPCI does not charge any user for transacting on BHIM. Kindly get in touch with your bank to ask for their charges
- S3: Dial *99# to avail features of BHIM without internet on any mobile phone.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
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- It is an initiative of 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.
Incorrect
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.
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Question 3 of 10
3. 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.
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.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kalanidhi award:
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- The award has been given by the central government.
- It was established in 1954, the award comprises a plaque and a cash prize of ₹ 1,00,000.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans; (d)
Explanation:
- Renowned Carnatic vocalist and Padma Shri awardee Bombay Jayashri has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award for 2023 by the Music Academy.
- Kalanidhi award is the title awarded yearly to a Carnatic musician by the Madras Music Academy.
Incorrect
Ans; (d)
Explanation:
- Renowned Carnatic vocalist and Padma Shri awardee Bombay Jayashri has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award for 2023 by the Music Academy.
- Kalanidhi award is the title awarded yearly to a Carnatic musician by the Madras Music Academy.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Matua Maha Mela:
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- The Mela is being organized to celebrate the 212th Birth Anniversary of Shri Harichand Thakur ji.
- It highlights the vibrant culture of the Matua community.
- The Matua Community is a subset of lower-class AVARNA Hindus who belong to the Namasudra Scheduled Caste group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Mela is being organised to celebrate the 212th Birth Anniversary of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur ji.
- It highlights the vibrant culture of the Matua community.
- The Matua Community is a subset of lower-class AVARNA Hindus who belong to the Namasudra Scheduled Caste group and are also referred to as “Chandalas,”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Mela is being organised to celebrate the 212th Birth Anniversary of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur ji.
- It highlights the vibrant culture of the Matua community.
- The Matua Community is a subset of lower-class AVARNA Hindus who belong to the Namasudra Scheduled Caste group and are also referred to as “Chandalas,”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following declares geo-heritage sites/ national geological monuments for protection and maintenance in India?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Geological Survey of India (GSI) declares geo-heritage sites/ national geological monuments for protection and maintenance. The State-wise details are given in Annexure. GSI or the respective State governments take necessary measures to protect these sites.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Geological Survey of India (GSI) declares geo-heritage sites/ national geological monuments for protection and maintenance. The State-wise details are given in Annexure. GSI or the respective State governments take necessary measures to protect these sites.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- He was associated with the Justice Party and the Self Respect Movement.
- He launched Dravidar Kazhagam.
- He was involved in the Vaikom Satyagraha of 1924.
- He focused on social, cultural and gender inequalities, and his reform agenda questioned matters of faith, gender and tradition.
The above statements refer to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Born in 1879, Periyar is remembered for the Self Respect Movement to redeem the identity and self-respect of Tamils. He envisaged a Dravida homeland of Dravida Nadu, and launched a political party, Dravidar Kazhagam (DK).
- He associated himself with the Justice Party and the Self Respect Movement.
- Periyar’s fame spread beyond the Tamil region during the Vaikom Satyagraha of 1924, a mass movement to demand that lower caste persons be given the right to use a public path in front of the famous Vaikom temple.
- Periyar took part in the agitation with his wife, and was arrested twice.
- In the 1940s, Periyar launched Dravidar Kazhagam, which espoused an independent Dravida Nadu comprising Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada speakers.
- As a social reformer, he focused on social, cultural and gender inequalities, and his reform agenda questioned matters of faith, gender and tradition.
- He asked people to be rational in their life choices. He argued that women needed to be independent, not mere child-bearers, and insisted that they be allowed an equal share in employment.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Born in 1879, Periyar is remembered for the Self Respect Movement to redeem the identity and self-respect of Tamils. He envisaged a Dravida homeland of Dravida Nadu, and launched a political party, Dravidar Kazhagam (DK).
- He associated himself with the Justice Party and the Self Respect Movement.
- Periyar’s fame spread beyond the Tamil region during the Vaikom Satyagraha of 1924, a mass movement to demand that lower caste persons be given the right to use a public path in front of the famous Vaikom temple.
- Periyar took part in the agitation with his wife, and was arrested twice.
- In the 1940s, Periyar launched Dravidar Kazhagam, which espoused an independent Dravida Nadu comprising Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada speakers.
- As a social reformer, he focused on social, cultural and gender inequalities, and his reform agenda questioned matters of faith, gender and tradition.
- He asked people to be rational in their life choices. He argued that women needed to be independent, not mere child-bearers, and insisted that they be allowed an equal share in employment.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
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- Toranmal festival: Bhil Tribe
- Karam festival: Santhal Tribes
- Madai festival: Gond Tribe
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Tribe Location Occupation Festivals Special Features Bhil Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan Farmers, agricultural labourers, Trained as Sculpture Toranmal festival Skilled archers, traditional medical specialists Santhal tribes West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand and Assam Cultivation of rice Karam festival, Maghe, Baba Bonga, Sahrai Droupadi Murmu from the Santhal community was elected President of the country. They Speak Santhali and have a Script called Olchiki.
Gond Tribe Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and also in parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, UP Mostly peasants and nature worshippers Keslapur Jathra’ and Madai festival Rajya Sabha recently cleared the bill to move the Gond community from the Scheduled Castes list to the Scheduled Tribes list in four districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Tribe Location Occupation Festivals Special Features Bhil Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan Farmers, agricultural labourers, Trained as Sculpture Toranmal festival Skilled archers, traditional medical specialists Santhal tribes West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand and Assam Cultivation of rice Karam festival, Maghe, Baba Bonga, Sahrai Droupadi Murmu from the Santhal community was elected President of the country. They Speak Santhali and have a Script called Olchiki.
Gond Tribe Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and also in parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, UP Mostly peasants and nature worshippers Keslapur Jathra’ and Madai festival Rajya Sabha recently cleared the bill to move the Gond community from the Scheduled Castes list to the Scheduled Tribes list in four districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements International Telecommunication Union:
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- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- It is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Its mandate is to promote the progressive harmonization and unification of international trade law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The International Telecommunication Union (est. 1985, HQ: Geneva) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for many matters related to information and communication technologies.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The International Telecommunication Union (est. 1985, HQ: Geneva) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for many matters related to information and communication technologies.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-march-2023/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements :
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- It is an organization of the European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
- It monitors the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
- It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is the implementing body of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). It is not under EU. So, 1 is wrong.
- Statement 2 and 3: The OPCW Member States share the collective goal of preventing chemistry from ever again being used for warfare, thereby strengthening international security.
- To this end, the Convention contains four key provisions:
- destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW;
- monitoring chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging;
- providing assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical threats; and
- fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the Convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.
- https://www.opcw.org/about-opcw/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is the implementing body of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). It is not under EU. So, 1 is wrong.
- Statement 2 and 3: The OPCW Member States share the collective goal of preventing chemistry from ever again being used for warfare, thereby strengthening international security.
- To this end, the Convention contains four key provisions:
- destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW;
- monitoring chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging;
- providing assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical threats; and
- fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the Convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.
- https://www.opcw.org/about-opcw/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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