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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 April 2023
- April 20, 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 20 April 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsBihu dance, recently seen in news, is an indigenous folk dance of which of the following Indian state?
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d) Assam
Bihu Dance
. It is a folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the festival of Bihu.
· This dance is performed by both young men and women.
· The three types of Bihu dance festival are Bohag Bihu, Kongali Bihu and Bhogali Bihu.
· The most important of the 3 Bihu festival is the spring festival “Bohag Bihu” or Rangali Bihu celebrated in the middle of April, signifies the beginning of the New Year according to the Assamese calendar.
· The celebrations of these 3 festivals are dependent upon the crop cycle.
· Songs sung in Bihu are woven around themes of love and often carry erotic overtones.
· Dancers wear traditionally colorful Assamese clothing.
· Mekhela is a cylindrically shaped outfit worn on the lower half of the body, the chador is draped like a shawl to cover the upper half.
· The attires are usually made from Muga silk, which is exclusively produced in Assam.
· Women dancers also wear ethnic heavy jewellery and beautify their braids with colourful flowers.
· It was a proud moment for the state when professional Bihu dancers performed at the London Olympics in 2012.
The largest Bihu performance is in a bid to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.
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d) Assam
Bihu Dance
. It is a folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the festival of Bihu.
· This dance is performed by both young men and women.
· The three types of Bihu dance festival are Bohag Bihu, Kongali Bihu and Bhogali Bihu.
· The most important of the 3 Bihu festival is the spring festival “Bohag Bihu” or Rangali Bihu celebrated in the middle of April, signifies the beginning of the New Year according to the Assamese calendar.
· The celebrations of these 3 festivals are dependent upon the crop cycle.
· Songs sung in Bihu are woven around themes of love and often carry erotic overtones.
· Dancers wear traditionally colorful Assamese clothing.
· Mekhela is a cylindrically shaped outfit worn on the lower half of the body, the chador is draped like a shawl to cover the upper half.
· The attires are usually made from Muga silk, which is exclusively produced in Assam.
· Women dancers also wear ethnic heavy jewellery and beautify their braids with colourful flowers.
· It was a proud moment for the state when professional Bihu dancers performed at the London Olympics in 2012.
The largest Bihu performance is in a bid to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsBuzi Bridge, which was inaugurated recently, was built by India in which country?
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a) Mozambique
The Buzi Bridge was inaugurated by Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The Minister also had a meeting with President of Assembly Esperança Bias.
It was built as part of 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project by India in Mozambique.Incorrect
a) Mozambique
The Buzi Bridge was inaugurated by Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The Minister also had a meeting with President of Assembly Esperança Bias.
It was built as part of 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project by India in Mozambique. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsHow many crore rupees have been sanctioned under the ‘National Quantum Mission’?
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b) 6,000 Crore
The Central Government has approved the National Quantum Mission. This decision was taken in the meeting of the Union Cabinet held today. It aims to accelerate economic development led by quantum technology. Under the mission, a total of Rs 6,000 crore has been sanctioned for the period 2023-24 to 2030-31. This mission will be implemented by the Department of Science and Technology.
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b) 6,000 Crore
The Central Government has approved the National Quantum Mission. This decision was taken in the meeting of the Union Cabinet held today. It aims to accelerate economic development led by quantum technology. Under the mission, a total of Rs 6,000 crore has been sanctioned for the period 2023-24 to 2030-31. This mission will be implemented by the Department of Science and Technology.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points‘Satuani and Jur Sital’ are the festivals celebrated in which state/UT?
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b) Bihar
Satuani is a festival related to nature. The traditional harvest festival will be celebrated in North India mainly in Bihar to mark the start of the summer season.
It includes eating sattu made out of lentil flour. Jur Sital, also known as Maithili new year will be observed on the next day of Satuani.Incorrect
b) Bihar
Satuani is a festival related to nature. The traditional harvest festival will be celebrated in North India mainly in Bihar to mark the start of the summer season.
It includes eating sattu made out of lentil flour. Jur Sital, also known as Maithili new year will be observed on the next day of Satuani. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Aranmula Mirror
1. It is an indigenous product of Tamil Nadu and has received GI tag.
2. The uniqueness of this mirror is its front reflection, unlike the back reflection in normal glass mirrors
Choose the correct statements:Correct
b) 2 only
Aranmula Kannadi literally means the mirror of Aranmula, a small town in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It was the first craft item from the state to receive a geographical indication tag in 2005. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The uniqueness of this mirror is its front reflection, unlike the back reflection in normal glass mirrors. This means the reflective surface is placed on a back support, as opposed to regular mirrors where the reflective surface is behind glass.
· These mirrors also have a cultural significance in Kerala: It is regarded as one of the eight auspicious objects (ashtamangalya) displayed during religious festivals or auspicious occasions and ceremonies.· It is believed to bring prosperity, luck and wealth into the life of its custodian. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
On the eve of vishu, the Aranmula mirrors are crafted in a fast pace.
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b) 2 only
Aranmula Kannadi literally means the mirror of Aranmula, a small town in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It was the first craft item from the state to receive a geographical indication tag in 2005. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The uniqueness of this mirror is its front reflection, unlike the back reflection in normal glass mirrors. This means the reflective surface is placed on a back support, as opposed to regular mirrors where the reflective surface is behind glass.
· These mirrors also have a cultural significance in Kerala: It is regarded as one of the eight auspicious objects (ashtamangalya) displayed during religious festivals or auspicious occasions and ceremonies.· It is believed to bring prosperity, luck and wealth into the life of its custodian. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
On the eve of vishu, the Aranmula mirrors are crafted in a fast pace.
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