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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 January 2023
- January 12, 2023
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This quiz is designed to introduce you to concepts and key facts related to Civil Service Exams 2023 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, and others. This is not a knowledge test. Do not worry if you receive a lower score.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 January 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich Indian state launched the caste-based census?
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c) Bihar
The first phase of the caste-based census kicked off in Bihar, in which the number of all households in the state will be counted.
The Bihar cabinet on June 2, 2022 decided to conduct the caste-based census in the state. The decadal census conducted by the Union Government counts religious groups and Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).Incorrect
c) Bihar
The first phase of the caste-based census kicked off in Bihar, in which the number of all households in the state will be counted.
The Bihar cabinet on June 2, 2022 decided to conduct the caste-based census in the state. The decadal census conducted by the Union Government counts religious groups and Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThis National Park is a network of creeks and canals which are inundated with waters from rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra and Patasala forming a unique ecosystem. It is home to the largest congregation of endangered Salt Water Crocodiles in the country. It is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem. The National Park is
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a) Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika National Park is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sunderbans. This National Park is a network of creeks and canals which are inundated with waters from rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra and Patasalaforming a unique ecosystem. It is home to the largest congregation of endangered Salt Water Crocodiles in the country. The Gahirmatha Beach which forms the boundary of the sanctuary in the east is the largest colony of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. Bhitarkanika is also home to eight varieties of Kingfisher birds which is also a rarity.
The recent census report of birds released by the forest department in Odisha said that the number of migratory birds in Bhitarkanika National Park has risen.
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a) Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika National Park is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sunderbans. This National Park is a network of creeks and canals which are inundated with waters from rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra and Patasalaforming a unique ecosystem. It is home to the largest congregation of endangered Salt Water Crocodiles in the country. The Gahirmatha Beach which forms the boundary of the sanctuary in the east is the largest colony of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. Bhitarkanika is also home to eight varieties of Kingfisher birds which is also a rarity.
The recent census report of birds released by the forest department in Odisha said that the number of migratory birds in Bhitarkanika National Park has risen.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIn which state did DRDO carry out the successful test launch of the short-range ballistic missile Prithvi II?
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b) Odisha
According to the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO, successfully conducted a training launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II, from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The Prithvi-II missile is a well-established system that has been a vital element of India’s nuclear deterrence.
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b) Odisha
According to the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO, successfully conducted a training launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II, from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The Prithvi-II missile is a well-established system that has been a vital element of India’s nuclear deterrence.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich state won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission?
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b) Odisha
Odisha has won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission initiative of the state. Jaga mission is the world’s largest land titling and slum upgrading program which aims at empowering the lives of slum dwellers.
Odisha is undertaking Jaga Mission to upgrade all of the state’s 2,919 slums. In the last five years of the initiative, 1,75,000 families have been granted land tenure security.Incorrect
b) Odisha
Odisha has won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission initiative of the state. Jaga mission is the world’s largest land titling and slum upgrading program which aims at empowering the lives of slum dwellers.
Odisha is undertaking Jaga Mission to upgrade all of the state’s 2,919 slums. In the last five years of the initiative, 1,75,000 families have been granted land tenure security. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich organisation publishes the Food Price Index (FFPI)?
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d) FAO
The UN agency, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has published its latest Food Price Index (FFPI) which tracks the monthly international prices of cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat and sugar.
The FFPI averaged to 132.4 points in December, which is one per cent lower than the previous December. The FFPI was notably higher in 2022 than in 2021.Incorrect
d) FAO
The UN agency, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has published its latest Food Price Index (FFPI) which tracks the monthly international prices of cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat and sugar.
The FFPI averaged to 132.4 points in December, which is one per cent lower than the previous December. The FFPI was notably higher in 2022 than in 2021.
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