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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18 February 2023
- February 18, 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.
The following quiz will consist of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The questions are mostly based on news stories from The Hindu and PIB, among other sources.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18 February 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name of the new AI chatbot introduced by UIDAI recently?
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c) ‘Aadhar Mitra’
Aadhaar issuing body UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has launched ‘Aadhaar Mitra’ which is a new AI/ML-based chatbot. With the help of this AI-powered chatbot, one can check Aadhaar enrollment status, track Aadhaar PVC card status and get information about enrollment centres. Aadhaar Mitra will provide quick and automated responses. Currently, this service is available in Hindi and English languages.
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c) ‘Aadhar Mitra’
Aadhaar issuing body UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has launched ‘Aadhaar Mitra’ which is a new AI/ML-based chatbot. With the help of this AI-powered chatbot, one can check Aadhaar enrollment status, track Aadhaar PVC card status and get information about enrollment centres. Aadhaar Mitra will provide quick and automated responses. Currently, this service is available in Hindi and English languages.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points‘Omorgus Khandesh’ which was discovered recently is a species of
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b) Beetle
Omorgus Khandesh is a necrophagous and also called a keratin beetle. This species belongs to the Trogidae family. With the addition of this new species, now there are a total of 14 extant species of this family in India. The beetles of this group are sometimes called hide beetles as they tend to cover their body under the soil and hide.
A new beetle species has been discovered in India, according to a paper published in the New Zealand-based journal Zootaxa.
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b) Beetle
Omorgus Khandesh is a necrophagous and also called a keratin beetle. This species belongs to the Trogidae family. With the addition of this new species, now there are a total of 14 extant species of this family in India. The beetles of this group are sometimes called hide beetles as they tend to cover their body under the soil and hide.
A new beetle species has been discovered in India, according to a paper published in the New Zealand-based journal Zootaxa.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIndia recently adopted the ‘Digital Work Plan 2023’ along with which bloc?
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d) ASEAN
The 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held on a virtual platform. India and Philippines co-chaired the meeting and adopted India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023.
In 2022, ASEAN India Friendship Year was celebrated, commemorating 30th anniversary of establishment of dialogue relations with ASEAN. It was held under the theme ‘Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future’.Incorrect
d) ASEAN
The 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held on a virtual platform. India and Philippines co-chaired the meeting and adopted India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023.
In 2022, ASEAN India Friendship Year was celebrated, commemorating 30th anniversary of establishment of dialogue relations with ASEAN. It was held under the theme ‘Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future’. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to ‘Zinc Production in India’
1. India is the second largest producer of zinc in the world and most of the zinc produced is exported overseas
2. Rajasthan is endowed with the largest deposits of zinc in India and most of the deposits are found underground
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)Correct
a) 1 only
India is the fourth largest producer of Zinc in the world and 80% of Zinc produced in India is consumed domestically. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Rajasthan is endowed with the largest reserves/ resources of lead-zinc ore amounting to 670.34 million tonnes (89.44%), followed by Andhra Pradesh 22.69 million tonnes (3.03%), Madhya Pradesh 14.84 million tonnes (1.98%), Bihar 11.43 million tonnes (1.52%) and Maharashtra 9.27 million tonnes (1.24%). 80% of zinc mines are located underground, 8% are of the open pit type, with the remainder a combination of both. In terms of production volume, underground mines account for as much as 64% of overall zinc production, combined underground/open pit mines provide 21%, and the remaining 15% is sourced from open pit mines. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation spoke about the potential of zinc for sectors like renewable energy, rural electrification, galvanizing the structure in smart cities.
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a) 1 only
India is the fourth largest producer of Zinc in the world and 80% of Zinc produced in India is consumed domestically. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Rajasthan is endowed with the largest reserves/ resources of lead-zinc ore amounting to 670.34 million tonnes (89.44%), followed by Andhra Pradesh 22.69 million tonnes (3.03%), Madhya Pradesh 14.84 million tonnes (1.98%), Bihar 11.43 million tonnes (1.52%) and Maharashtra 9.27 million tonnes (1.24%). 80% of zinc mines are located underground, 8% are of the open pit type, with the remainder a combination of both. In terms of production volume, underground mines account for as much as 64% of overall zinc production, combined underground/open pit mines provide 21%, and the remaining 15% is sourced from open pit mines. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation spoke about the potential of zinc for sectors like renewable energy, rural electrification, galvanizing the structure in smart cities.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich city hosts the ‘World Government Summit 2023’?
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b) Dubai
World Government Summit 2023 is being held in Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, honoured the winners of the Global Government Excellence Award.
The Award recognises exceptional government initiatives, practices and officials from around the world. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will take centre stage on the final day of the World Government Summit in Dubai.Incorrect
b) Dubai
World Government Summit 2023 is being held in Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, honoured the winners of the Global Government Excellence Award.
The Award recognises exceptional government initiatives, practices and officials from around the world. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will take centre stage on the final day of the World Government Summit in Dubai.
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