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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 26 January 2023
- January 26, 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 26 January 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points‘BharOS’ recently seen in news is a/an
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a) Mobile operating system
The BharOS is an operating system used in mobile phones. It was developed by JandK Operations Private Limited. IIT Madras was the pioneer in developing the app. There are No Default Apps in the OS. Funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the indigenous mobile operating system wants to cater to the approximately 100 crore mobile phone users in India.
BharOS , a mobile operating system was launched recently.
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a) Mobile operating system
The BharOS is an operating system used in mobile phones. It was developed by JandK Operations Private Limited. IIT Madras was the pioneer in developing the app. There are No Default Apps in the OS. Funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the indigenous mobile operating system wants to cater to the approximately 100 crore mobile phone users in India.
BharOS , a mobile operating system was launched recently.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich armed force started the ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security?
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c) Border Security Force
The Border Security Force has started an ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security along the India-Pakistan border.
The ‘Ops Alert’ exercise will continue along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan. The exercise was being carried out to tackle ill designs of anti-national elements during the Republic Day celebrations.Incorrect
c) Border Security Force
The Border Security Force has started an ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security along the India-Pakistan border.
The ‘Ops Alert’ exercise will continue along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan. The exercise was being carried out to tackle ill designs of anti-national elements during the Republic Day celebrations. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhat is the theme of National Voters’ Day this year?
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d) “Nothing like voting, I vote for Sure”
On January 25, 2023, the Election Commission of India will observe the 13th National Voters’ Day. This year’s NVD theme, ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure,’ is devoted to voters and reflects individuals’ feelings and aspirations towards involvement in the democratic process through the power of their vote. The logo is intended to convey the festiveness and inclusiveness of the voting process.
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d) “Nothing like voting, I vote for Sure”
On January 25, 2023, the Election Commission of India will observe the 13th National Voters’ Day. This year’s NVD theme, ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure,’ is devoted to voters and reflects individuals’ feelings and aspirations towards involvement in the democratic process through the power of their vote. The logo is intended to convey the festiveness and inclusiveness of the voting process.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Param Vir Chakra’, consider the following statements
1. It is India’s highest military decoration awarded posthumously for displaying distinguished acts of valour
2. The medal is cast in gold and on a raised circle in the center is the state emblem surrounded by four replicas of Indra’s Vajra
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
It is India’s highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. Till now, only 21 people had been given the Param Vir Chakra award of which 14 are posthumous. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The medal was designed by Mrs. Savitri Khanolkar. The designer drew inspiration from sage Dadhichi, a vedic rishi who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving up his body so that the Gods could make a deadly weapon called Vajra or Thunderbolt from his spine. The medal is cast in bronze. In the centre, on a raised circle, is the state emblem, surrounded by four replicas of Indra’s Vajra, flanked by the sword of Shivaji. The decoration is suspended from a straight swiveling suspension bar, and is held by a 32 mm purple ribbon. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The Prime Minister recently named the 21 largest unnamed islands of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.
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c) Neither 1 nor 2
It is India’s highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. Till now, only 21 people had been given the Param Vir Chakra award of which 14 are posthumous. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The medal was designed by Mrs. Savitri Khanolkar. The designer drew inspiration from sage Dadhichi, a vedic rishi who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving up his body so that the Gods could make a deadly weapon called Vajra or Thunderbolt from his spine. The medal is cast in bronze. In the centre, on a raised circle, is the state emblem, surrounded by four replicas of Indra’s Vajra, flanked by the sword of Shivaji. The decoration is suspended from a straight swiveling suspension bar, and is held by a 32 mm purple ribbon. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The Prime Minister recently named the 21 largest unnamed islands of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhat is the theme of the ‘India International Science Festival’?
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b) Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation
India International Science Festival is being held in Bhopal with the theme of ‘Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation’.
International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) was organised as a part of the India International Science Festival (IISF). Nine Indian science movies received awards in various categories at an international film festival.Incorrect
b) Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation
India International Science Festival is being held in Bhopal with the theme of ‘Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation’.
International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) was organised as a part of the India International Science Festival (IISF). Nine Indian science movies received awards in various categories at an international film festival.
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