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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 31 July 2022
- July 31, 2022
- Posted by: Admin
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2022
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to Civil Service Exams 2022 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, etc. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind.
The following quiz will have 5 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles, etc.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 31 July 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsPeechi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
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b) Kerala
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.
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b) Kerala
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Rajya Sabha’s presiding officer has the authority to suspend a member in accordance with Rule 255 of the Rajya Sabha general rules of procedure.
2. Under Article 122 of the Constitution, parliamentary proceedings cannot be questioned before a court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
d) Both 1 and 2
Under Rule 255 of the General Rules of Procedure of the Rajya Sabha, the presiding officer of the House can invoke suspension of the Member of Parliament. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Chairman as per this rule can direct any member whose conduct in his opinion was not right or was disorderly.
The Constitution’s Article 122 states that parliamentary procedures cannot be challenged in court. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Although courts have intervened in the procedural functioning of the legislature like,
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed a resolution in its 2021 Monsoon Session suspending 12 BJP MLAs for a year.
The matter came before the Supreme Court, which held that the resolution was ineffective in law beyond the remainder of the Monsoon Session.Incorrect
d) Both 1 and 2
Under Rule 255 of the General Rules of Procedure of the Rajya Sabha, the presiding officer of the House can invoke suspension of the Member of Parliament. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Chairman as per this rule can direct any member whose conduct in his opinion was not right or was disorderly.
The Constitution’s Article 122 states that parliamentary procedures cannot be challenged in court. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Although courts have intervened in the procedural functioning of the legislature like,
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed a resolution in its 2021 Monsoon Session suspending 12 BJP MLAs for a year.
The matter came before the Supreme Court, which held that the resolution was ineffective in law beyond the remainder of the Monsoon Session. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich shipyard built India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant?
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d) Cochin Shipyard
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant was built and delivered to the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyards Limited (CSL).
CSL, the public sector shipyard, under the Ministry of Shipping, has built the carrier with 76 per cent indigenisation components. Vikrant will be commissioned into the Indian Navy as Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant.Incorrect
d) Cochin Shipyard
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant was built and delivered to the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyards Limited (CSL).
CSL, the public sector shipyard, under the Ministry of Shipping, has built the carrier with 76 per cent indigenisation components. Vikrant will be commissioned into the Indian Navy as Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsGini coefficient or Gini ratio is associated with which one of the following measurements in an economy?
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a) Income inequality
In economics, the Gini coefficient, also known as the Gini ratio, is a measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income inequality or the wealth inequality within a nation or a social group.
A Gini coefficient of 0 expresses perfect equality while a Gini coefficient of 1 expresses maximal inequality.
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a) Income inequality
In economics, the Gini coefficient, also known as the Gini ratio, is a measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income inequality or the wealth inequality within a nation or a social group.
A Gini coefficient of 0 expresses perfect equality while a Gini coefficient of 1 expresses maximal inequality.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following best describes the term “Cryptojacking”?
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d) It is a cyberattack where the hijacked computing device and its resources are used for illicitly mining cryptocurrency
Cryptojacking is a cyberattack wherein a computing device is hijacked and controlled by the attacker, and its resources are used to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. In most cases, the malicious programme is installed when the user clicks on an unsafe link, or visits an infected website — and unknowingly provides access to their Internet-connected device. Cryptojackers co-opt devices, servers, and cloud infrastructure, and use their resources for mining. The use of stolen or cryptojacked resources slashes the cost involved in mining.
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d) It is a cyberattack where the hijacked computing device and its resources are used for illicitly mining cryptocurrency
Cryptojacking is a cyberattack wherein a computing device is hijacked and controlled by the attacker, and its resources are used to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. In most cases, the malicious programme is installed when the user clicks on an unsafe link, or visits an infected website — and unknowingly provides access to their Internet-connected device. Cryptojackers co-opt devices, servers, and cloud infrastructure, and use their resources for mining. The use of stolen or cryptojacked resources slashes the cost involved in mining.
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