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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19 April 2023
- April 19, 2023
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz UPSC | Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2023
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 19 April 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsBarnawapara wildlife sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in?
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d) Chhattisgarh
Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary
· It is located in the district of Raipur in Chhattisgarh.· The rivers Balmedhi, Jonk and Mahanadi are the lifeline river which runs along the sanctuary.
· River Balamdehi forms the western boundary and Jonk River forms the northeastern boundary of the Sanctuary.
· Flora: The sanctuary contains major vegetation of Teak, Sal and Mixed forest.
· Fauna: Cheetal, Sambhar, Nilgai and Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, are commonly seen.
Recently, the Chhattisgarh forest department has carried out a successful translocation of four sub-adult wild buffaloes from Assam to Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary.
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d) Chhattisgarh
Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary
· It is located in the district of Raipur in Chhattisgarh.· The rivers Balmedhi, Jonk and Mahanadi are the lifeline river which runs along the sanctuary.
· River Balamdehi forms the western boundary and Jonk River forms the northeastern boundary of the Sanctuary.
· Flora: The sanctuary contains major vegetation of Teak, Sal and Mixed forest.
· Fauna: Cheetal, Sambhar, Nilgai and Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, are commonly seen.
Recently, the Chhattisgarh forest department has carried out a successful translocation of four sub-adult wild buffaloes from Assam to Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsNowruz, which marks the beginning of the New Year is celebrated mainly by which of the following community in India?
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a) Parsis
Nowruz, also spelled as Navroz, is celebrated by the ethnic Iranian population every year in various parts of the world. The Parsi community in India, which follows Zoroastrianism, celebrated Nowruz on March 21, marking the beginning of the New Year.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the International Day of Nowruz in 2010. The festival had also been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. Terming it as a day which marks the “renewal of nature,” the UNESCO describes it as a festival which “promotes values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighborliness.”
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a) Parsis
Nowruz, also spelled as Navroz, is celebrated by the ethnic Iranian population every year in various parts of the world. The Parsi community in India, which follows Zoroastrianism, celebrated Nowruz on March 21, marking the beginning of the New Year.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the International Day of Nowruz in 2010. The festival had also been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. Terming it as a day which marks the “renewal of nature,” the UNESCO describes it as a festival which “promotes values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighborliness.”
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich country has developed the ‘Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile’?
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c) North Korea
Hwasong-18 ICBM is a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile developed by North Korea. It was test fired recently to confirm the performance of the high-thrust solid-fuel engines, the stage-jettisoning technology and various functional control systems.
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c) North Korea
Hwasong-18 ICBM is a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile developed by North Korea. It was test fired recently to confirm the performance of the high-thrust solid-fuel engines, the stage-jettisoning technology and various functional control systems.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich state becomes the first to prepare a DNA database for the identification of unidentified dead bodies?
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b) Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh becomes the first Indian state to prepare a DNA database of unidentified dead bodies. A state government official said that the process was started in April last year and so far made a record of 150 DNA samples of unidentified bodies entered into the database. According to police records, every year over 100 bodies are recovered in various parts of the state which remain unidentified due to a lack of data and identifiable objects. This initiative of the government will help in identifying unknown dead bodies.
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b) Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh becomes the first Indian state to prepare a DNA database of unidentified dead bodies. A state government official said that the process was started in April last year and so far made a record of 150 DNA samples of unidentified bodies entered into the database. According to police records, every year over 100 bodies are recovered in various parts of the state which remain unidentified due to a lack of data and identifiable objects. This initiative of the government will help in identifying unknown dead bodies.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Mircha Rice
1. The size and shape of the grain is like that of black pepper.
2. It is part of the UNESCO cultural and intangible heritage list.
3. It is grown in the state of Bihar.
Choose the correct statements:Correct
a) 1 and 3
Mircha rice
· Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag.
· The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice.
· The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.
· This rice is famous for its aroma, palatability and its aromatic chura (rice flakes) making qualities.
· The cooked rice is fluffy, non-sticky, sweet and easily digestible with a popcorn-like aroma.
· An application for GI tag was submitted on behalf of Marcha Dhan Utpadak Pragatisheel Samuh, a registered organization of paddy cultivators.
‘Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag.
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a) 1 and 3
Mircha rice
· Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag.
· The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice.
· The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.
· This rice is famous for its aroma, palatability and its aromatic chura (rice flakes) making qualities.
· The cooked rice is fluffy, non-sticky, sweet and easily digestible with a popcorn-like aroma.
· An application for GI tag was submitted on behalf of Marcha Dhan Utpadak Pragatisheel Samuh, a registered organization of paddy cultivators.
‘Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag.
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