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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2022
- August 11, 2022
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2022
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to Civil Service Exams 2022 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, etc. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind.
The following quiz will have 5 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles, etc.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe Porcupine doctrine, recently seen in news is related to
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a) Strategy of asymmetric warfare
Taiwan conducted its own live-fire drills to better prepare itself against a potential Chinese invasion.
As China upped the ante by announcing more live military exercises, Taiwan also expressed battle-readiness, saying that it was “preparing for war without seeking war”.
Among the most potent tactic come up by Taiwan is an asymmetrical warfare method known as the “porcupine strategy (doctrine),” which aims to make the invasion very difficult and costly for the enemy.
According to US defence official, the strategy has helped Ukraine resist the Russian invasion.
What is “porcupine strategy”?
This strategy focuses on solidifying a state’s defences to exploit the enemy’s weaknesses rather than taking on its strengths.
It was first propounded by US Naval War College research professor William S Murray in 2008.
It is about building defences to ensure that Taiwan “could be attacked and damaged but not defeated, at least without unacceptably high costs and risks”.
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a) Strategy of asymmetric warfare
Taiwan conducted its own live-fire drills to better prepare itself against a potential Chinese invasion.
As China upped the ante by announcing more live military exercises, Taiwan also expressed battle-readiness, saying that it was “preparing for war without seeking war”.
Among the most potent tactic come up by Taiwan is an asymmetrical warfare method known as the “porcupine strategy (doctrine),” which aims to make the invasion very difficult and costly for the enemy.
According to US defence official, the strategy has helped Ukraine resist the Russian invasion.
What is “porcupine strategy”?
This strategy focuses on solidifying a state’s defences to exploit the enemy’s weaknesses rather than taking on its strengths.
It was first propounded by US Naval War College research professor William S Murray in 2008.
It is about building defences to ensure that Taiwan “could be attacked and damaged but not defeated, at least without unacceptably high costs and risks”.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points‘PARVAZ’ a scheme recently launched in Kashmir is related to
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a) Market linkage
Under the scheme, government will provide a subsidy of 25% on freight charges, in a bid to carry perishable fruits through Air Cargo. Subsidy will be provided to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer mode. Scheme is being implemented by Jammu & Kashmir Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC).
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a) Market linkage
Under the scheme, government will provide a subsidy of 25% on freight charges, in a bid to carry perishable fruits through Air Cargo. Subsidy will be provided to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer mode. Scheme is being implemented by Jammu & Kashmir Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich state introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for insertion of a new article 3A?
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a) Andhra Pradesh
A Rajya Sabha M.P of YSRCP introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for insertion of new article 3A.
It seeks to provide state legislatures with explicit legislative competence to establish one or more capitals within their territory. The state government had plans to develop three capitals for Andhra Pradesh.Incorrect
a) Andhra Pradesh
A Rajya Sabha M.P of YSRCP introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for insertion of new article 3A.
It seeks to provide state legislatures with explicit legislative competence to establish one or more capitals within their territory. The state government had plans to develop three capitals for Andhra Pradesh. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding “India ki Udaan” initiative
1. It is a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and aims at showcasing the India’s rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations.
2. It is an initiative launched by Ministry of culture and Microsoft
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
a) 1 only
India ki Udaan Initiative was launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It is the celebration of unwavering and undying spirit of India. It aims to take citizens to the rich culture & heritage of India, by means of its rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations. This project is launched based on the Theme- ‘Unwavering and undying spirit of India over the past 75 years”. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Ministry of Culture has launched “India ki Udaan” initiative in association with Google. This initiative seeks to celebrate unwavering & undying spirit of India and its achievements in last 75 years. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.Incorrect
a) 1 only
India ki Udaan Initiative was launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It is the celebration of unwavering and undying spirit of India. It aims to take citizens to the rich culture & heritage of India, by means of its rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations. This project is launched based on the Theme- ‘Unwavering and undying spirit of India over the past 75 years”. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Ministry of Culture has launched “India ki Udaan” initiative in association with Google. This initiative seeks to celebrate unwavering & undying spirit of India and its achievements in last 75 years. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIn which state Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 2G Ethanol Plant?
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d) Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 2G Ethanol Plant at Panipat, Haryana via video conferencing on August 10, 2022. The initiative is in line with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of transforming the energy sector into being more affordable, accessible, efficient, and sustainable.
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d) Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 2G Ethanol Plant at Panipat, Haryana via video conferencing on August 10, 2022. The initiative is in line with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of transforming the energy sector into being more affordable, accessible, efficient, and sustainable.
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